People don't try to do things if they don't believe there's a chance they'll succeed. [ Whether there is one in reality or not. Emerald's opinion on authority is... not necessarily trust, either. It's more like she has a particular understanding of how the world works. ] If there's a courthouse, there are people who thought they had a chance to get away with it. We just have to figure out what it is.

[ THis is probably the wrong path to take. She knows it. But she doesn't really know how to do anything else that isn't taking down a kingdom and espionage. ]

I'll ask around and see if I can find out who's who on the streets and let you know.

[ She shakes her head. ] I don't think they checked wanted posters.