Chapter 58

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Translated by Jinmu

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“Hyung, what acting academy did you go to?”

A room on the top floor of the Northon mansion.

Arriving at the place through the identical infiltration route, Yeon-woo quietly approached.

“What do you mean?”

“Your Bishop acting. You even memorized scriptures, I thought you were a completely different person. Were you perhaps preparing to be an actor?”

– Agreed.

– I thought he was a legit crazy bastard;

– You gotta do this much to be a streamer I guess.

– Pls log off all those bastards who just do easy leeching streams.

– For real lol

The Bishop’s act was short but left a strong impact.

However, since he spent a considerably long regression turn as a Bishop, it was a far too familiar speech and conduct.

“I don’t know about acting. Scriptures come out a lot in novels too.”

“I really want to read that web novel once. How many chapters does it have for those kinds of contents to appear in it?”

“…About 2,000 chapters, was it?”

“Wow, there’s that many? Then it makes sense they’d cram this and that in there.”

At an explanation thrown out roughly, Yeon-woo nodded his head.

Since it’s a non-existent web novel, its authenticity will never be revealed forever.

“Please wait for a moment!”

Brooke was moving busily in his room.

A safe inside a safe.

A hidden closet.

A uniquely folded box.

A quill pen directly transcribing recorded contents.

The amount of evidence taken out from all sorts of magic tools was not to be scoffed at.

“The evidence was this much? But why did he stay still in other people’s storylines?”

Looking at Brooke’s figure, Yeon-woo asked as if puzzled.

Most players received Vares’s help to bring judgment down on Brooke.

However, if there was this much evidence, it was unnatural for Brooke to silently accept that situation.

“Because Vares was unharmed. He wanted to see how he would help him and then expose the evidence. Although he would’ve been murdered anyway.”

“Yes? Vares killed Brooke?”

“He’s a stumbling block if left alone, so he killed him while being transported to the Royal Capital. It’s an easy task if you hire bandits.”

– Omg;

– Come to think of it, we got a trial but no news afterwards.

– It’s Vares so it ain’t surprising.

– For real, he’s a bastard who’d totally do that and more.

Brooke absolutely does not trust others.

However, because Vares was unharmed, he wanted to at least see how he would cope with it.

“Then why is he acting like that right now? Vares is still unharmed though.”

“Because he concluded that the Holy State is a traitor. The moment a Bishop shows up, Vares’s future disappears.”

Even if Vares worked hard to solidify his power, the Holy State is a force greater than Mt. Tai.

A mere individual using strength against them was an impossible story.

“I gathered everything!”

At that time, Brooke, who was running around busily, stopped.

Turning his gaze, Han-bit silently examined the evidence piled up below.

Then changing his voice, he said.

“Is this truly everything?”

“Yes?”

“I asked if this is everything. Does this sufficiently vindicate Vares’s sins to be confessed to God, and your innocence?”

“That…”

As if hit right on the mark, Brooke’s voice trembled once again.

Tens of thousands of thoughts brushed through his mind in a short time.

Finally making a decision, he reached his hand into his embrace and pulled out a pendant hung around his neck.

“May I make one request?”

“God does not turn a blind eye to your hard work. Speak.”

“…This also contains the facts of the crime where I betrayed my kin. Although I deviated from God’s teachings, if my innocence is proven, would I be able to run Edlen under the Holy State’s protection?”

“Hmm.”

Perhaps recalling the verse of the scripture Han-bit recited, Brooke got scared prematurely.

However, the scriptures only hold intentions to protect God and the believers.

Matters of other nations really couldn’t matter less.

Of course, Han-bit isn’t a believer of the Holy State, however.

“Very well. I shall speak to the Archbishop directly.”

“The Archbishop…! Thank you! I will unlock it immediately!”

At the name of a prominent figure, Brooke opened his eyes wide and rejoiced.

Quickly grabbing the pendant, he pricked his finger on the sharp edge at the end.

Srrr-

At the same time a red drop emerged, the blood was quickly absorbed.

From the faintly glowing pendant, a sound like something unlocking was heard.

Click-

Checking the pendant, Brooke handed it over and said.

“Please accept it. It is a magic tool that records voices.”

“Voices?”

“Yes! It holds all the detailed contents of the plans I discussed with Vares, and even his remarks when he was alone!”

“Hmm.”

Having obtained the desired evidence, Han-bit intentionally took his time and pondered.

Then slowly nodding his head, he looked at Brooke.

“Very well. Until judgment is brought down upon Vares, you must act naturally. Should you ruin this task by any chance, the next people you meet will be the Holy State’s Knights.”

“I, I will bear it deeply in mind!”

When lightly threatened, Brooke bowed his head deeply.

Even if he looks stupid, he’s a human who will desperately complete tasks his life depends on.

He probably wouldn’t fall to Vares in vain.

Having gathered all the evidence, Han-bit spoke with a stern voice again.

“I shall return. Whatever situation unfolds, endure it with faith in God.”

“Yes!”

Along with such conversation, Han-bit and Yeon-woo exited the room.

When they reached the secret passage where their comrades waited, an alarm rang in his ears.

Ding-

[Main Quest #11 has been completed.]

[You have received 150,000 gold.]

[7 Stat Points are distributed.]

[Experience Points increased by 50,000.]

[Level has increased by 1.]

[1 Stat Point is distributed.]

[Progress Rate drastically increases.]

[Main Quest #12: Organization]

Displaying your wits, you obtained a massive amount of evidence from Brooke.

You must discuss with your comrades and establish the next plan.

Objective: Return to the gathering point.

Reward: None

*Current Progress Rate: 81 Percent

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“All of this is evidence?”

“…This is absurd.”

The secret space in the basement that became the gathering point.

People looking at the evidence filling the table showed absurd reactions.

However, some of the contents contained within the evidence were more than sufficient to become definitive blows.

“With this much, neither Vares nor Brooke will be able to feign ignorance. If the Royal Guard Knights come, we can finish this for certain.”

“Finally His Excellency William’s dishonor…!”

The former retainers raised their voices as if joyful.

Observing that sight, Han-bit said towards the retainers.

“First of all, I intend to hold a formal trial.”

“You want to hold a trial?”

“Did you not already hear as well. That Edlen’s legal system is already grasped in both of Vares’s hands.”

When he brought up the story of a trial, the retainers who knew the dark inner workings well expressed their concerns.

However, making it flow in that direction was precisely his goal.

“Vares must also be aware that the atmosphere is strange. Because I have already publicly announced the fact that I am digging into matters regarding the Holy State, and Edlen itself is practically in a locked-down state as well. Therefore, we must buy time until the Royal Guard Knights arrive.”

“Are you saying you will not allow that bastard to harbor other thoughts?”

Cowen, stroking his chin, threw out a question.

Han-bit nodded his head and said.

“That’s right. We just have to make him feel that the trial is the best output we prepared. We just need to filter out the evidence we obtained and use it to the maximum.”

“Certainly…”

“Considering that bastard, it might be an effective method.”

The retainers who understood the situation also gradually accepted the opinion.

When the atmosphere roughly settled, Han-bit brought up the detailed plan.

“Everyone, please compare this evidence with the actually recorded documents and organize them. Since there are also secret letters exchanged, we also need witnesses and testimonies. I request you make everything an official process until the trial is held.”

“There’s a lot overlapping with things we researched via speculations already. Since they’re all tangled within Edlen, it won’t take long.”

“We cannot afford to give Brooke and Vares time to agonize.”

Vitality and enthusiasm were revealed in the retainers’ eyes.

It was because emotions mixed with guilt, longing, and anger condensed into one hope.

“Then I’ll leave it in your care.”

The retainers taking the evidence quickly left the gathering point.

If it’s that level of will, it truly wouldn’t even take a single day.

“So, what are you guys doing?”

Having finished the conversation, Han-bit turned his gaze to a corner.

There were Ria and Plona examining Camon’s workshop.

“I was wondering if there was anything that could be helpful.”

Ria, who had looked at the evidence beforehand, seemed to have deepened concerns.

Because she couldn’t see anything she could do as her powerless self.

“So, did you find anything?”

“No, there isn’t anything particularly noteworthy.”

Ria’s voice was slightly despondent.

Although he wanted to make her do something, there was no suitable role to give her right away.

Even if they were receiving Asla’s protection, the enemies had their eyes lit up right now.

“Uuu…”

Plona, squatting next to her, was continuously prodding a toy-like piece with a thin paper.

“What’s wrong?”

“There’s a gap here but… it won’t go in.”

Plona concentrating fully with her lips pursed.

Watching their efforts, Han-bit felt a bit sorry for them.

Because there was nothing left to be discovered here anymore.

“Don’t push yourselves too hard. The preparations are going well.”

“Okay…”

– T. T

– She’s so downhearted. Lol.

– Cu-te.

– Give them something to do.

– Sylph-a, I only believe in you.

Although the viewers shared the same feelings, it couldn’t be helped.

Han-bit turned his feet to organize the remaining evidence.

But then.

“Uwah!”

Suddenly, Ria’s voice was heard from behind.

Turning his head reflexively, an unexpected situation was occurring.

Flash-!

“…?”

Under Ria’s feet standing by the corner of the workshop.

From the small toy placed there, a dark blue light was spewing out.

“Hmm.”

Asla, watching the situation, sheathed the sword he had half-drawn.

In other words, it meant it wasn’t a dangerous situation.

“Oh?”

She, who had been surprised for a moment, lowered her posture as if she discovered something.

A wooden box hidden underneath the toy Plona was messing with.

Ria picked up something from inside the wooden box and looked at Han-bit.

“…There’s another note here, though?”