I Caught the Villain’s Attention - Chapter 112
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I Got the Villain’s Attention Episode 112 – #112
Sir Kruger walked straight towards the witness stand.
As he moved, people’s heads seemed to follow him.
Among the murmurs, there were whispers questioning his identity.
That was understandable.
This incident would have been unexpected to others anyway. In such a situation, it was not surprising that Jade Roblin, who had been missing for ten years, appeared and offered to be a witness to this incident.
Depending on the time, it is possible that Alex and the Duke of Anstice may have hired someone separately.
However, since the situation was more favorable for Alex and the Duke of Anstis than for Duke Franz, no one came forward to raise the issue.
But even so, as long as you have ears, there’s no way you wouldn’t hear the low muttering sound.
Despite such noise, Sir Kruger did not stop walking and went up to the witness stand.
Roheim approached Lord Kruger.
“Is the witness Jade Roblin?”
Roheim, who already understood the people’s doubts, asked Lord Kruger first.
“you’re right.”
“How can you prove it?”
In response to Roheim’s question, Lord Kruger took out an item he had prepared in advance and showed it to him.
It was a rocket that he treasured.
“Wouldn’t it be difficult to identify yourself with the portrait here?”
“I didn’t give it to you to look at the portrait.”
As Lord Kruger touched the rocket, a ring appeared in the air.
Sir Kruger, holding the ring in his hand, took off the earring he was wearing on his ear. Then, his face changed in an instant.
I too was quite surprised when I checked on Lord Kruger. I had already heard that he was hiding his true form with a magical artifact.
But this was my first time seeing his real face.
It was an attractive face with gentle-looking eyes, a high nose, and tightly closed lips.
If I had known Lord Kruger’s true appearance, I would have recognized Christine immediately because they looked so similar.
The murmurs among the people grew louder.
Meanwhile, Sir Kruger held out a ring to Roheim with a calm expression.
“This is the seal that certifies the Countess of Robelin. Please check it out.”
Loheim handed the ring he had received from Lord Kruger to the employee. The judge, who had received the ring from the employee, looked at the ring and opened his eyes wide.
“That’s true. Good. We’ve confirmed the witness’s identity, so let’s proceed with the questioning.”
At the judge’s words, Roheim nodded and looked back at Lord Kruger.
“The witness infiltrated the household of Duke Alexander Berzel under the orders of Duke Caron Franz. Isn’t that right?”
“Yes.”
“The intention of infiltrating the Duke of Berzel was to kill Duke Alexander Berzel. Is that correct?”
“you’re right.”
“That’s ridiculous!! You misunderstood everything on your own and now you’re trying to frame me! You shameless bastard who doesn’t know gratitude!”
Duke Franz shouted in anger at Lord Kruger’s nod.
Lord Kruger looked at Duke Franz with a tired expression.
“I don’t understand why you deny it. Wasn’t it Duke Franz who presented me with evidence that Duke Berzel was the culprit of the fire at Count Robel’s house? But what was the truth? Wasn’t it Duke Franz who started that fire?”
Although it was a calm voice, I could tell that there was a burning anger in it even though I was far away.
“You killed my parents, and as if that wasn’t enough, you even set fire to our mansion. Wasn’t that right?”
“It wasn’t me! It was all that Duke Berzel… …!”
“Isn’t there any evidence!”
When Duke Franz tried to blame everything on Alex, Lord Kruger could not stand it anymore and shouted.
Sir Kruger, who was breathing softly and suppressing his anger, glared at Duke Franz.
“Why did you imprison Christine?”
“I don’t know what you’re talking about!”
Duke Franz turned away as if to avoid Lord Kruger’s gaze.
“Isn’t it because Christine witnessed the arson and murder of my parents ten years ago? And since I’ve come along, you probably thought that Christine might be useful as a hostage someday. A hostage to be used in the event that I betray Duke Franz or give up this revenge.”
“… … .”
Duke Franz remained silent and looked away, as if he had nothing more to say in rebuttal.
At first, I thought Duke Franz would continue to deny it, but it seemed like it was difficult to deny it in front of Lord Kruger.
“It is a great stain on my life that I acted according to the will of Duke Franz. It gave Duke Berzel an indelible scar, and it was something I could not do to those who were sacrificed because of me.”
Duke Franz, who was busy gnashing his teeth, turned his head and glared at Lord Kruger.
“Wasn’t it all your decision? Did I deceive you? Weren’t you the one who asked for help first?”
“Isn’t it because Your Majesty presented me with fabricated evidence?”
“What’s the difference? After all, it’s your decision.”
Lord Kruger hesitated at Duke Franz’s words.
“All I told you was that the person who came and went from Count Robel’s house that day was the Duke of Berzel. But when did I ever say that I didn’t stop by there? I just didn’t say anything. Aren’t you the one who misunderstood?”
“Your Majesty!”
Sir Kruger could not hold back his anger and shouted loudly.
“Both the witness and the defendant, please calm down now.”
The judge who was watching this stepped between the two.
At those words, Sir Kruger clenched his fists hard and made a face.
Duke Franz maintained a calm expression, but judging from the darkened expression on his face, he seemed to regret his previous remark.
“So, does the witness admit that he attempted to murder the Duke of Berzel together with the defendant?”
“Yes. I admit it. And I would like to take this opportunity to once again apologize to Duke Berzel for the great harm he suffered because of me. My judgment… … That’s right. I made a wrong judgment and sinned against you. I apologize.”
As Sir Kruger bowed his head and apologized, the room suddenly became quiet.
Alex stared at Sir Kruger quietly and quietly. Then, after a moment, he nodded briefly.
“I’ve already received an apology, so I think it would be best to wrap this up for now.”
Only then did Sir Kruger raise his head.
“And it seems that the statement made a little while ago also confirmed that Duke Franz supported this.”
“that……!”
Duke Franz, who was about to refute, hesitated. However, he could not take back what he had already said.
Duke Franz looked around. The audience who had already heard the conversation between the two were looking at Duke Franz with puzzled eyes.
Duke Franz’s eyes, exclaiming “Oh no,” reached me on the second floor.
“Is the testimony over?”
Roheim shook his head when the judge asked him a question.
“No. I will continue.”
“Okay, then.”
“The witness also claims that there was an attack on the carriage in which the Duke of Edwin Anstis and Veronica Maynard were riding. Isn’t that right?”
“yes.”
“Whose intention was it?”
“It was Duke Franz’s instructions.”
“… … .”
Even after Lord Kruger’s confession, Duke Franz remained silent. He simply kept his mouth shut and trembled slightly.
I felt uneasy because Duke Franz, who had been shouting the whole time, was quiet.
Is it okay?
I watched the trial proceed, hoping that my anxiety was just my own.
During Roheim’s interrogation, Lord Kruger confessed everything that had happened.
The trial was taking longer than expected. Since Duke Franz had committed so many crimes, the trial was taking longer and longer as all this evidence and testimony was repeated.
“Let’s take a break here.”
Eventually, it seemed like things would come to a close with the judge’s adjournment.
“We’re going down to see Veronica. Claire, do you want to come with me?”
“yes!”
“Then let’s go together.”
I followed Count Maynard and his wife into the hallway.
Unlike the quiet second floor, the first floor was noisy with people. I quickly headed to the waiting room, and a small scream was heard from somewhere.
And that’s what happened at that moment.
“Be careful!”
Cain of the Rose Knight shouted urgently.
The moment I turned my head in the direction where the sound came from, a large shadow appeared above me.
Bang!
Before I could even realize what had happened, I heard a sharp sound of metal clashing.
I flinched reflexively.
Then, when I raised my head belatedly, what I saw was someone’s back.
My body froze involuntarily in a situation that I could not possibly adapt to.
“Are you okay, Claire?”
A familiar voice rang in my ear. I checked the owner of the voice with trembling eyes. The one who turned his back to me was Alex.
“Cain, handle it!”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
Alex ordered Cain, then looked at me with worried eyes.
“I thought something was strange. I’m glad you’re safe, Claire.”
The moment I heard Alex’s words, my tension eased.