Chapter 62

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Translated by Jinmu

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『When the war begins, Edlen will become an outpost of the grand Holy State. I shall dedicate this life to returning the Raven Kingdom to the embrace of God.』

『That is an excellent mindset. When you said you would frame Mayor William as a spy of the Holy State, I was somewhat concerned, but fortunately, it proceeded smoothly.』

『Thanks to the existence of Brooke, who harbored an inferiority complex toward his brother, things worked out easily. He will stand as a figurehead and protect that position until the planned time.』

…

The scene projected by the projection magic tool continued within everyone’s gazes.

The citizens of the plaza watching it couldn’t help but fall into a state of shock.

“…What are they saying now? An outpost?”

“Is it true that Brooke and Vares trapped Mayor William?”

“This is crazy…”

The truth revealed every time the conversation was heard.

What followed was the story of Reventia.

『Come to think of it, a report came in yesterday. Is it true that William’s daughter fled outside of Edlen?』

『Does it mean he accepted his future even knowing it?』

『William is a clever human. He knew early on that the entire city would be endangered if he didn’t sacrifice himself. However, to that man, the safety of the city is nothing compared to his daughter’s life.』

“Mayor William had a daughter?”

“I think I heard a rumor at City Hall before. That she was sickly and only stayed in her room.”

“So she survived avoiding execution? Could that be possible?”

The information regarding Reventia was considerably scarce and inaccurate.

It was the result of a decision made by William, who felt a strange air early on.

『As for the traces of the Spirit King, I shall definitely obtain them.』

The projected light disappeared with the last voice.

A silence descending on the plaza along with shock.

Waiting for a moment, Vice Commander Leon turned her gaze toward the citizens.

“As you have seen, the crimes of the past William Northon were created by false accusations. Shamefully, the incompetence of the Royal Guard Knights in charge of the investigation back then failed to find the problem, creating an innocent victim.”

The guilt felt from her clear voice.

As she was someone who saw justice through, the anger toward herself was the greatest.

“The knight who commanded the investigation back then has been expelled, but I was also at that place. Hence, I’d like to personally apologize to the survivor and bereaved family, Reventia-nim.”

Continuing her words, she turned her gaze to the stairs.

Thud-

A yellow-haired girl revealing herself from there, and a white-haired old man following behind her.

The citizens focused their gazes with wide eyes.

“…Uh?”

“Don’t tell me it is real?”

“No, how…”

The half-believing and half-doubting reaction was a natural occurrence.

Because from the past up to the present, neither Reventia’s nor Ria’s face had been known.

The pickpocketing that was part of her training also heavily relied on the premise of absolutely never getting caught.

Since the targets were corrupt nobles and the nouveau riche in the first place.

“…!”

The two people sitting at the defendant’s seat rose from their places almost simultaneously.

Brooke looking at his niece with fearful eyes.

Vares fixed his gaze on Reventia’s finger rather than the crisis facing him.

It was because the most important Northon’s Ring was nowhere to be seen.

“…”

Ria also quietly met eyes with the two people.

The only emotion she felt was anger.

She didn’t wish to converse even with the only remaining relative.

“Reventia-nim.”

Leon, who stood beside her, bowed her head while kneeling on one knee.

Since it was a stance taken only toward the King, its weight was considerable.

“Due to our inadequacy, we ended up leaving you an unerasable wound. Representing the Royal Guard Knights, I offer a word of apology.”

“…I heard from Oppa that it wasn’t your fault. Didn’t you say the knight who commanded the investigation was chased out as well?”

“Yes. It was an expulsion due to the abuse of authority. Originally, it would have been appropriate for him to receive a greater disciplinary action, but the incident was downsized as his family got involved. The wrongdoing committed during the investigation of William-nim’s incident… I will also exert my strength under my name until he receives just punishment.”

“…”

– *shiver*;

– The GOAT of justice.

– She’s going to fight a family with this;

– As expected of Leon.

They were not empty words.

Because the firm will contained in that voice was clearly conveyed.

Black Dragon’s word, describing her as the symbol of justice, naturally overlapped.

“Black Dragon.”

At that time, someone approached Han-bit, who was among the citizens.

Turning his head, Henry stood covering his face.

“It is fortunate I arrived early. The city gates have already been completely seized by the power of the Royal Guard Knights.”

“You did well. Was the plan delivered well?”

“Yes. I delivered all the letters you sent to the Vice Commander. She agreed, saying it was a good plan.”

Henry, who was heading to another city, switched places with his disguised subordinate and secretly headed to the Royal Capital.

Fortunately, thanks to Leon who remembered him, he succeeded in making contact.

The projection magic tool and petitions, seen as major evidence, let her understand the situation completely in an instant.

After that, the letter sent through Cowen’s guild network induced all progressions.

“Is the situation flowing as scheduled?”

“Yes. Since everyone did well, Vares hasn’t even shown a hint of suspicion.”

“That is a relief.”

The incident occurring on the court was part of the plan from one to ten.

The sequence of evidence, Leon’s intervention, and Reventia’s appearance were all flowing as decided.

All that was left now was the ending.

“Then please proceed with the rest of the plan as it is. Stay by Ria’s side.”

“Alright. Sorry for entrusting you with a heavy burden.”

Sss-

Ending the conversation, Henry slipped out toward the outside and revealed his hidden face.

Then he confidently moved his steps towards the court.

“Are you truly Reventia?”

Meanwhile, Vares asked with narrowed eyes.

The trembling Brooke was just avoiding his gaze.

“It shouldn’t seem like we need to give a specific explanation though.”

“That cannot be right. Do you plan to call all girls her age Reventia? Show some evidence.”

“Evidence? I’ll show you.”

At the continued inquiry, Ria put her hand into her bag.

Taking out a gold ring adorned with a red jewel, she approached right in front of Vares’s nose.

“Can you say I’m not, even with this?”

“…Hmm.”

Vares closely examined the ring.

Confirming that it was the genuine piece belonging to Northon, the light in his eyes changed instantly.

“I didn’t think you’d reveal yourself in this manner. Was a life spent locked away that suffocating for you?”

– What is this bastard?

– His smile is so fucking disgusting;

– Death penalty for you.

Vares, who curled up the corners of his mouth, asked with a sneer mixed into his voice.

However, Ria calmly put the ring on her finger.

“Even if you pretend you are fine, you’re finished.”

“Is that so? I do not see the danger impending upon me just yet though.”

“Danger is something originally meant to hit you unexpectedly.”

At that time, Henry stepped onto the court.

He held a bundle of documents and a pendant in his hands.

“…!”

Discovering that, Brooke’s eyes widened once again.

Ignoring the reaction, Henry approached Leon standing nearby.

“These are pieces of evidence containing all the crimes committed by Brooke and Vares.”

“I shall verify them.”

Receiving the evidence, Leon closely examined the contents.

The pendant magic tool containing voices was loud enough to be heard across the plaza.

『This is the last time. Your bastard Brooke will lure William outside the mansion around midnight. Meanwhile, I will plant the prepared evidence all over the mansion.』

『I will certainly succeed. This is a plan I have prepared, and there are useful things, so…』

『I don’t need it.』

Vares and Brooke’s conversation echoed openly.

Quietly listening to it, Leon stopped the operation of the magic tool and turned her gaze.

“It looks like there is no need to dispute the rights and wrongs.”

“Hiiik!”

“…”

Brooke gulping his breath and Vares looking on silently.

Placing her hand on the scabbard at her waist, Leon continued her words.

“The Vice Commander of the Royal Guard Knights can exercise a portion of the authority exercised by His Majesty the King. A summary judgment is also one of them.”

The duties carried out as the Sword of the King were never light.

Because of that, the Commander and Vice Commander were granted authority to sort situations out.

It meant that there would be no issue even if she struck down the enemy before her with her sword.

“Brooke Northon, Vares Rober. I will ask you two. Do you admit to the crimes you committed against William Northon and Reventia Northon?”

“T-That is…”

Brooke still couldn’t perceive the situation.

The Bishop of the Holy State who was his lifeline.

Because the evidence he handed to him was now in Leon’s hand.

Whether this was also part of a plan.

Or whether he was waiting for the time to rescue him.

If not all that, whether he had abandoned him.

All kinds of thoughts swirled around, making his head hot.

“Somewhere… somewhere here…”

Losing his mind, he urgently scanned the plaza.

Because he thought he would certainly be watching this situation.

“…Ah!”

Searching until his eyes popped out, Brooke found the Bishop’s face he was anxiously searching for among the crowd.

The moment he was running out towards that place out of extreme joy.

Sss-

Han-bit quietly raised his finger and brought it to his mouth.

“…!”

A silent command.

Brooke believed it was a secret directive coming from the Bishop.

There is a plan.

He had that certainty.

Calming his heart down that was like waves, Brooke sat down again and composed his posture.

– What’s that bastard doing? Lol.

– Shush(Shut it)

– Does he really believe Black Dragon is the Bishop?

– Since he even recited the scriptures, he has to trust him;

“You must have wanted to catch me quite badly.”

Vares, who closed his eyes and opened them after a moment, spoke while looking around the court.

That speech style filled with reluctance didn’t work on Leon.

“Stalling time holds no meaning. Meaningless resistance will only lead to greater crimes.”

Step-!

Along with her words, groups of knights and soldiers entered the plaza.

It was too large a number to arrest a single person.

“This is getting a very high evaluation.”

Vares leisurely scanned the forces.

“Is this an issue that can be solved by bowing my head?”

“If it is an apology, it’s something you must direct toward Reventia-nim. If you admit your crimes, you will be transported to the Royal Capital and receive a detailed investigation. I will also be involved in the sentencing… so you better not harbor vain expectations.”

“The Vice Commander position is indeed a grand one.”

An influence that could be exerted even on trials proceeding in the Royal Capital.

Vares, who was genuinely impressed, had already finished sorting his thoughts.

“I only have one answer.”

Looking at Ria, he slowly lowered his posture.

If viewed from afar, it was a stance as if he was truly begging for forgiveness.

However, Vares was not a human like that.

“An apology? It’s a hilarious joke.”

Pop-!

In an instant, black smoke dispersed along with a loud noise.

An expansive range enough to engulf the entire court.

The problem didn’t end there.

Dash-!

Dozens of armed forces who were hiding all around the plaza and outskirts.

The bastards who popped out at once attacked the court indiscriminately.

At the appearance of the expected situation, Han-bit also kicked off the ground towards that place.