Became the Son-in-Law of the Traitorous Family - Chapter 67



10. April is the cruelest month – 13

Time has passed, and the date of my trial is approaching.

To tell my honest feelings, far from being afraid of something, my heart was pounding a little bit because of some unknown anticipation.

In fact, it was a very natural thing if it was natural.

Because I am so kind that I can live without the law. Why should I feel the fear of being dragged to court by someone else’s accusation?

It was only natural that all the truth would be clearly revealed and justice would triumph if I stood in court anyway.

And when I looked across the plaintiff’s seat, somewhere in the plaintiff’s seat was the disgusting face of Earl Bright looking at me with a proud expression.

He probably doesn’t know it, but the Count, in his own way, said that he could use the law to get rid of me without the need to use his hands.

Well, you’ll know when you see it. Who will be able to finally laugh at the end of this trial?

“All quiet! Please be quiet! From now on, we will proceed with an open trial at the request of Count Bright. The defendant is the Grand Duke of the Grand Duchy of Yohrha, His Highness Reiner von Yohrha.”

Nodding off.

Although I was standing in the defendant’s seat, I confidently greeted everyone, including the judge, without feeling intimidated in the slightest.

“Then, first of all, let me tell you how this trial was held… “

From the mouth of the judge, an epic poem that cannot be heard without tears begins to flow until I, who is a good person, happens to stand on such a judge.

The general content was similar to what I explained to Lumine a while ago, so it was almost the same, so I decided to listen to the judge’s words with one ear and pass them off with the other, watching the count’s face sitting in the plaintiff’s seat. .

‘Huh… That bastard looks like he’s going to break something very soon.’

The count made an expression that he wanted to drown me at any moment, perhaps realizing that I was looking at him and not the judge.

But at the same time, at this moment, the count could do nothing except look at me and perform performance art with his face.

It’s a pity that the emperor didn’t attend today’s trial, but instead, the imperial family, led by the princess, Lumine, are sitting here, and all the high-ranking nobles and officials are here right now, so they rushed out. For the Count knew too well that he would not be able to find even his own money to go.

Smile.

As soon as I sneer at the count, sparks start to fly from his eyes.

It’s quite fun to tease the count like this, but I’ll stop at this point.

The main dish hasn’t even been officially released yet, so filling your stomach with only appetizers is so uncool.

“Since we have heard all the explanations about the circumstances of the case, we will take time to listen to the statements of the plaintiff and the defendant. If so, I will first listen to the plaintiff’s representative, Count Bright’s agent.”

At the judge’s remarks, the deputy who was sitting in front of the count jumped up and opened his mouth quietly.

“Yes, dear honor. I promise to speak only the truth, and here today I want to denounce the fact that an evil and terrible demon is by our side.”

“… Do you think demons are with us? What else do you mean by that?”

Not paying attention to the judge’s frown, the count’s deputy continued talking without hesitation.

“Actually… There is no evidence of the spreading of false information or the leaking of imperial secrets, which the count has accused you of today. On our side, we only have circumstantial evidence, not actual physical evidence.”

At that absurd statement, the judge put on an expression that was truly absurd.

“Then does that mean that now, without any evidence, His Excellency Bright has sued His Highness, Grand Duke of Yohrha, with only his own speculation?”

“Yes. But… This is by no means committed by ignoring the courts. Rather, His Excellency the Count… Even if he puts a stigma on himself, he did this because he was seriously concerned about the future of the empire.”

There is a strange suction power in the words of the count’s agent, and he had the magic to make him listen to him once in a while, even though he knew full well that it was nonsense.

That’s why the judge seemed to have made up his mind to keep listening even though he knew full well that what he said was bullsh*t, and I also had no reason to stop him from talking, so I kept my arms crossed and listened. .

“Dear Judge, and distinguished guests of all empires. Everyone here should be aware that His Excellency Earl Bright is one of only a handful of absolute masters in the entire Empire.”

“Yes, I guess.”

“However, in order for the Count to ascend to the level of Master… In fact, I had to go through hard days and exhausting training that cannot be described in words. It was only in his late thirties that His Excellency ascended to the level of Master, even though he had genius talent, family support, and great teachers from a young age.”

The deputy’s words went beyond the level of simple testimony and gradually began to feel like a reading of the count’s autobiography, so I decided that I should put the brakes on at least once.

“I object! The agent is saying something that has nothing to do with the trial we are seeing!”

I put on a puzzled look, like someone who had something poked at me, or someone who knew what would happen if I let him talk like this.

“Dismissed. Agent, keep talking.”

“Thank you. Anyway, to sum up my words, I wanted to emphasize that it takes a considerable amount of time for a human being to reach the level of a master, even if he has genius talent. So much… And the fact that reaching the level of a master at such a young age is almost impossible.”

Saying that, the count’s representative glanced at me with a coy look.

As long as it’s not a two-headed man, so that everyone here knows who that bastard is targeting right now.

“And as a witness to all of this… There will be the testimony of the plaintiff Count.”

At the same time, Count Bright, who had been sitting silently next to the deputy until now, quietly opened his mouth.

“Your Excellency, if you have listened to my representative, I am a person who believes that there are no coincidences in the world except for the miracles of the heavens on earth.”

The Count shows a laid-back appearance, unlike a person who is cornered.

“But recently, someone appeared who broke all of my common sense. It’s not enough to enter the realm of a master at the age of 20 at most… A person who wields power that is hard to believe is human.”

“… Who is it?”

“He is the Archduke of YoRHa, Reiner von YoRHa.”

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In an instant, Lumine, who had been sitting next to me silently, jumped up from her seat and looked at him with a puzzled expression.

“It’s a slander! Count Bright, on what basis do you say such absurd things!”

“Are you talking about evidence? Certainly, I have no basis other than circumstantial evidence. But… This series of situations just feels so suspicious to me. It’s not enough to have a power that is said to be impossible to obtain at that age, and I can’t even figure out the source of that power… Anyone can see that there is only one thing that comes to mind here.”

At this point, even Yurika at home should be able to figure out what Count Bright was trying to say.

“I can’t believe the Count… Are you saying that His Highness the Grand Duke accepted the power of the demons?”

“I didn’t say that, but… Certainly, I think that is also quite possible. Because if the hypothesis were indeed true, it might clear up a lot of questions.”

‘Bastard.’

I ended up swearing at the count’s dubious speech. On the outside, he avoids his responsibilities, but at the same time, he tries to shape public opinion according to his will by instigating the people around him.

With this, I was able to gain confidence once again.

Earl Bright must die here. Because that son of a b*tch is absolutely not a human being who can deal with me.

“So let’s assume the count is right. However, if His Highness the Grand Duke is a demonic contractor… How the hell are you going to prove it?”

“It’s very simple. I don’t think there is a better solution than this.”

The Count was very proud, but at the same time, he presented the solution I had in mind.

“I heard that the high-ranking priests who serve the heavenly gods can hold a ceremony called the soul search ceremony. Through the ceremony… They say they can tell what color a person’s soul is.”

“Ah… Come to think of it, I think I heard something like that.”

“I knew this was going to happen, so I brought a high priest from the temple. If His Highness the Grand Duke really joined hands with the demons… Since it is obvious that the color of the soul has been corrupted to black at this ceremonial ceremony, wouldn’t it be more convincing evidence than anything else?”

‘Poop.’

As I thought, the Count was competent.

Starting from a very small clue I spilled, I came to understand the whole case, and through that, I even prepared a trump card to blow a counter at me.

It was fortunate. Because the Count is smart and quick-witted.

‘Asshole.’

And I quietly laughed inwardly as I saw the Count like that.

‘You’re done now.’

Because the person he wants to frame is… It was because he was a person who was the very light that even angels had no choice but to acknowledge.

And as is well shown in history, aren’t the people who recklessly frame and attack the light usually demons?

Yes. Could be asserted

The Count was soon to become a demon and be punished.

By being judged with justice by a person who can be said to be the light itself.