Harkinian Goes to Court: Episode III

Harkinian Goes to Court: Episode III is the first episode of the sixth season of Adventures in Hyrule, as well as the 71st episode overall. 
== Summary ==
The episode begins with Link flying past the Achta Revedi Spacedock in his A-wing (having departed during Miles Edgeworth's investigation), and receives a video call from Gwonam, who asks where he is, and that he's under suspicion. Link explains that he's going to Endor, and tries to end the call, but Gwonam uses his magic to return the so-called hero to the castle, where Edgeworth has some questions for him.
We skip to the next day, after Phoenix Wright, Gumshoe, and Duke Onkled have escaped the dungeon prison, where Gwonam and Wright prepare for the trial. Gwonam apologizes for getting Phoenix caught up in this mess, and then gives him some vital information for his trial (Link's incriminating diary, and the tax receipts exposing King Harkinian's monstrous tax rate).
The trial begins, and Edgeworth opens with Link's reason for suing the king, and the King's denial of withholding funds from him. He uses the video game consoles found in the dungeon to prove the King doesn't even provide Link with basic entertainment. He then calls Harkinian to testify. The King is summoned, and gives his account.
The King claims that Link, being a valuable asset to the kingdom of Hyrule, is held in high regard, receiving heavy monetary payment, and staying in the most luxurious room in the castle. He then states that he fully trusts Link with the safety of the kingdom, and concludes his testimony (but not before complaining that he is going to miss dinnertime).
Wright becomes worried, believing that Edgeworth has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the cross-examination begins. Phoenix asks the King exactly what Link actually does around the kingdom, but the King claims that it's none of Wright's business. The long-suffering defense attorney then objects to Harkinian's statement of trust towards Link, and shows him his diary, which showcases Link's plan to get Harkinian arrested so that he can marry Zelda and take his money. Wright asks the King if he still trusts Link.
Harkinian, in a rage, shouts at Wright for daring to accuse Link of treason, but Wright points out that if Link is suing the King, who's to say he won't try to overthrow him next? Edgeworth asks Wright if he has any evidence, and the latter proclaims that the diary is evidence enough. Edgeworth then points out that there had to be a motive behind Link's stunt, and asks what it is. Wright resorts to showing the tax receipts, thereby exposing Harkinian's monstrous four-hundred-billion percent tax rate, which sends the jury into a collective murmur. The Judge calls for order, but he is interrupted by the figure.
The figure announces that the figure cannot allow the trial to continue. The figure then ignites a lightsaber, but when the whole court asks who the figure is, the figure refuses, stating that it is none of their concern. Edgeworth demands that the figure sheathe the figure's lightsaber immediately, and the figure does so. The figure then states that if Harkinian receives a guilty verdict, the safety of all those in the courtroom is in jeopardy. Before Wright can question the figure, however, the King (who has remained silent for this ordeal) explains that he remembered something important, and asks for a second testimony. The Judge (upon removing himself from under his bench, where he hid from the figure and the figure's lightsaber), is surprised, but nonetheless allows it.
He asks Edgeworth for his thoughts, to which the latter states that he feels they have no choice, considering the figure's warning. The figure explains that the figure is not the danger, but that Harkinian is, and that there's no telling what he would do should he receive a guilty verdict.
The King begins his second testimony, explaining that the tax receipts were a system error, which he fixed as soon as he found out, and gave Link a full refund. He then finishes his testimony by stating that he is a king of his word, and that he would never steal from those he considers family. After a long silence, the Judge orders the cross-examination to commence.
Wright asks how long it took until the King realized his mistake, to which the King sheepishly replies, "Until I got mobbed by all of Hyrule". Wright then asks whether the King returned his funds in a timely manner, to which the latter says he did. However, before he can continue, Edgeworth interrupts him and accuses him of lying. Edgeworth shows that the receipts date back to January 6th, 1943, and that each one still bears the four-hundred-billion percent tax rate. The King, enraged, screams, and then quietly says that everyone in the courthouse will die. He then leaps from the podium and begins charging a Spirit Bomb, screaming that the verdict is an outrage. The Judge calls for an evacuation, and the figure chastises the court for not heeding the figure's warning. Everyone, including Wright and Edgeworth, gather around the figure, who casts a sort of protective spell, hoping that it doesn't falter.
The Spirit Bomb detonates, destroying the courtroom. Thanks to the figure, everyone is safe, even in the midst of the destroyed courtroom. In a separate courtroom, Link is also being held trial, but managed to escape amidst the confusion in the blast. As for Harkinian, he is nowhere to be found, but the figure senses that he is still alive. The trial is concluded, and Harkinian and Link are both pronounced guilty in absentia, and the police begin a manhunt.
Wright then returns to his office, trying to recover from the shock of it all. The figure from before visits him, and apologizes for the trouble the figure's caused. Wright tells the figure that the figure wouldn't have been able to do anything, but the figure is revealed to be Gwonam. Gwonam explains that he is technically the one at fault, since he is the one who taught the King his power, and now it's far too late to talk sense into him. The Koridian wizard leaves, leaving Wright alone once again.
Edgeworth then arrives, claiming he has a lead to Harkinian, and that it may be their best chance at bringing him to justice. When Wright asks him why Edgeworth is telling him this, the prosecutor states that he's returning the favor for an old friend. He then reveals the lead; It's the Triforce of Power. The camera fades to black and focuses on the Triforce itself to end the episode.
== Trivia ==
* So far, this is the longest episode in the series.
*This is the first video to include custom Harkinian sprites made by Geibuchan, as well as the final chapter of the Harkinian Goes to Court trilogy.
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