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Chapter 161
Abusive Language
"Are you done speaking now!?"
Duke Urey bulged the veins in his neck.
In his eyes, blazing pupils could be seen.
"So you carried out a summary judgment right then and there?"
Ferda looked away from Duke Urey and answered.
Е̌n ŭṁ а
"I didn't kill him."
"Isn't that different from what you just said?"
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"I said he committed a crime worthy of death, but I didn't say I killed him."
"Please answer clearly from now on, Regent Ferda."
Since it was clearly visible wordplay intended to scrape the other's insides, Acad warned him.
Unswayed by emotion, he asked Ferda.
W̆e b n̆ оv̆ ӗl Е̇ n̄ umа
"What is that crime worthy of death?"
"Young Master Urey insulted the Great Aspect of Fire and Power, Valdrova."
At that, the faint criticizing voices that had been heard died down completely.
Most of the people present were those with authority, so it was understandable.
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Insulting a dragon is a challenge to authority.
Just as a commoner challenging a noble is not forgiven, dragons are the same.
Ёn̆ um ǎ
No, if anything, they were even more cruel.
They show no mercy in their methods, and deal with it by making an example of one to warn a hundred.
Even the gentle and human-friendly Silverwind showed no mercy for the fact of insulting a dragon.
That's why they've become a level that only exists in history books now.
Acad, realizing the gravity of the situation, asked with a slightly trembling voice.
"If he insulted a dragon, is there anyone who can prove that?"
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"There is."
There were two main witnesses.
The dragon spawn, Ruri.
And Malcolm, who happened to overhear.
Ruri could not be brought forward.
She had already turned the imperial capital upside down once as a warning.
Ë n̆u ṁ а̇_
If she had to step forward again, she would have to be prepared to completely destroy the Golden Congress.
That is the duty of a dragon spawn reborn through blood bond.
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If she were simply Valdrova's attendant, she would have done it without hesitation.
But instilling fear while a human village is being built and progressing smoothly causes chaos.
'And Ruri must not do that job.'
The one she takes responsibility for is Valdrova alone.
Е́ n̊ũ m а̌.і́ d
This was something Ferda had to resolve.
So there was only one name Ferda could call.
"I will call Lord Malcolm of Peach Hill as a witness."
"Is he here now?"
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"Yes. He is."
"Then please call him."
Wе̌bň о̊ v̈е l̃ Е nu̇ m а́
Ferda looked behind his seat.
A man who looks like a country bumpkin no matter what he wears, and awkward no matter what he does.
He gestured with his chin for that man to come here.
"Witness, please introduce yourself."
"I, I am Malcolm of Peach Hill! I, I serve in Lord Valdrova's territory, no, in Regent-nim's territory, and pr, previously I served as an Imperial Court Knight!"
"Imperial Court Knight... you say?"
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The one who threw that question was Oldin Rooster.
He was also from the Imperial Court Knights.
"Ah, yes! That's right!"
"How could someone like you become an Imperial Court Knight?"
"Ah, is that what you're asking? I passed the exam!"
"So how did a person like you pass?"
Ẽ nú ḿа
"I passed the re-exam."
"Re-exam...?"
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Oldin Rooster's eyes widened.
"Don't tell me... the one where you retrieve the imperial flag stuck on the summit of the Northern Ice Storm Mountains?"
"Yes, that's right."
Scratching his head with a bright, innocent smile.
Е n ů_m̄а́
Those who didn't understand had faces wondering what this was about.
But those who understood couldn't hide their shock.
Among them was Consillus.
"That guy went to a place like that...?"
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"Just what kind of incredible thing did he do?"
"Regent-nim, do you know about Sir Gaius?"
Еn̂ũ m̂ ӑ
As someone who dreamed of being a knight, he knew well.
A pillar of the Arken Empire, a figure whose deeds were so unrealistic.
So he was regarded as a legend and myth.
"Among Imperial Court Knights, there's a legend that Sir Gaius planted the imperial flag on the world's highest mountain peak, the Ice Mountains, and returned."
"Is that so? But what does that have to do with this?"
"For those who failed the Imperial Court Knight exam, they're given a second chance. The test is to pull out the flag on the Ice Mountains using only the provided equipment."
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The summit is covered in clouds, and beneath the clouds, endless ice storms rage.
For high-level mages, the Ice Storm Mountains are nothing special.
But for those who must honestly climb from the bottom to the summit using pure physical strength, it's a place like hell.
Before even reaching the midway point, you either get eaten by monsters or freeze to death—one of the two.
"It's called a second chance, but it's practically no different from telling those without knightly qualities to give up."
"...That bastard pulled it out?"
Ѐ ńu m ä
"It seems so."
What was he like when Ferda carried him on his back?
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He was nothing but a burden.
If he broke through something made to make people give up, he deserved decent treatment.
'But his pride still wouldn't allow it.'
Look at him now.
Е̂n̈ûm_ӓ
That awkwardly smiling face was closer to a fist than praise.
"Anyway... if you were once an Imperial Knight, I believe you know well about that honor."
"Ah, yes! Of course!"
"Then I'll ask. This matter could cause major friction between the Empire and other kingdoms. At worst, the responsibility could fall not only on you, Lord Malcolm, but also on Regent Ferda."
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Acad's words pressing down on his shoulders with talk of responsibility.
It was a trick to make him flinch and recant, even a little.
Ẁ ẽb̂ṅ o v̆ еl_ Е̊n ûṁ а̊
Ferda wasn't worried about that.
Ferda had once asked him something similar.
How had he answered back then?
"Yes. I heard it clearly."
Even when scared, he answered clearly.
When you think, you get scared because of those thoughts.
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But the man Acad is dealing with is different.
'Since he doesn't do a thing called thinking, there's no reason to be scared.'
Acad asked again, looking at the confident Malcolm.
"Did he specifically point at Grand Duke Valdrova and say it?"
"Yes. At the time I didn't know, but it was when Grand Duke Valdrova and Regent-nim were dancing."
"Couldn't he have been looking somewhere else?"
Е̇ ńum ă
"No. That man was clearly looking there with both eyes."
"...Do you swear to Alte and assert this with certainty?"
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"Of course Alte, but I can stake my mother's name too. If you wish, I can right here—."
Trying to make a strange gesture with an extremely determined face, Acad stopped him.
Acad finally realized he was dealing with someone he couldn't communicate with and gave up pressing him.
"That's enough. Step down, witness."
Е̇ n u m̆а́
"Yes!"
Malcolm retreating after giving a salute that was knightly in his own way.
For some reason, the blood, sweat, tears, and even hair of Vernel and the researchers bustling for Malcolm passed by faintly.
As if preparing for failure, Acad said this.
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"Lord Malcolm's testimony has effect, but to prove this matter, a more objective person is needed."
The logic that since Malcolm is Ferda's knight, he would naturally try to sacrifice himself for him.
Е̊ n̈ uṁa
It couldn't be called forcing an unreasonable argument because there were many such precedents.
"He definitely ordered his own knight to say that!"
Duke Urey shouted with a voice filled with malice.
"Since before last winter, Regent Ferda has been building a village. To build a village, you need commoners to work under it. Regent Ferda has been sneakily gathering all the territory people from across the continent to gather these commoners!"
Hiding shamelessness within emotion, he made Ferda into a shameless villain.
Ferda listened to those words and still remained still.
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"I can't stay silent about that!"
Rebelling against such things was Consillus's role.
"Those who came to Regent Ferda's territory are refugees who fled to survive from nobles who gave no measures even during bad harvests! They kept their mouths shut during the harsh winter, and now that spring has come, they crawl out like this! Have you no shame!?"
"Count Consillus, obtain the floor before speaking. I warn you."
Consillus, unable to suppress his anger, sat down, and Acad gestured for him to continue.
"I request that Crown Prince Alexander, who knows the internal affairs of the Far East, be called as a witness."
W̃ е b̊ n о̂ v̀ еl̀ _Ӗn̂ ü ḿ а
Just yesterday, a sinner placed under house arrest.
However, only his political activities were restricted; attending as an observer was possible.
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He was sitting his ass down next to Olivia.
When Acad permitted, Alexander stood up at the witness stand as if he'd been waiting.
"I am Crown Prince Alexander. I apologize for standing here again in such a place when the disciplinary action was only taken yesterday..."
Contrary to his words, the corners of his mouth looked like they were about to die of happiness.
Ẅ е bn̈ о̇v́ёl̀ Е númа
He laid out the information he'd gathered to frame Ferda, one by one.
"Currently, a village has formed in the Valdrova Grand Duchy, and its name is Hestia. Hestia is the name of the woman who guarded fire in ancient times..."
Alexander dragging out the story with unnecessary history.
Erdes, who had been watching with her chin propped up, raised her hand to get the floor.
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"I'm not curious about that stuff, so let's get to the point?"
It was a rude remark, but there weren't few who sympathized with those words.
Ŵ ӗb̌ ñӧvеl̇ Ёn̆u̇m а̄
"Ah, anyway, the reason Regent Ferda gathered people..."
Showing hesitation as if wondering if he should say this, he answered.
I know what kind of words will pop out of those dirty lips.
"I heard black magic was involved."
"Black magic!?"
The congress hall completely flipped over.
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The Empire has the Alteshin Religion as its state religion, and zero tolerance for black magic is the principle.
That applies to nobles without exception.
If suspected of involvement in black magic, one must either donate a huge fund to the Order or receive a token of repentance using divine power.
Of course, Ferda couldn't do that.
He actually uses black magic, and can't give it up.
"The repercussions of using black magic are no small matter. Can you bring that informant as a witness?"
Е nü m̀ а
"I cannot say. Since retaliation could follow after this congress ends, I earnestly request they remain an anonymous informant."
Acad tilted his head and exchanged opinions on that demand.
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Anonymous or not, who would be the one to tell them that?
As far as Ferda knew, it was only Erdes.
'But that's a bit strange.'
If Erdes had exposed that black magic, she would have done it with her own mouth.
E ń u ḿ а̄
She wouldn't have used that pathetic Alexander as a speaker.
While the highest councilors finished their discussion, Acad reached a conclusion.
"For now, we'll accept it as anonymous. Continue speaking."
"Yes, thank you."
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The kite Alexander flew rode the air current and rose.
"Regent Ferda's brutal personality can be known through the reports that have come up so far."
Wе̄b̃n̄о vе̌ l̃ Е̂ń ü m̀.а
He tapped the heavy documents and exposed Ferda's track record.
"Before the engagement ceremony, Regent Ferda gathered the Far East nobles and started his first address. At that time, he wasn't even a regent, just a fiancé-elect with no authority. Then, he mocked Baron Tesalos Wolcheo as a mage and summarily executed him right there!"
That must be information handed over by one of the Far East executives.
Young Master Urey might be whatever, but Tesalos Wolcheo didn't insult a dragon.
"There is an objection to that information. Chairman! Please grant me the floor!"
Consillus springing up from his seat.
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Acad permitted with a nod.
"Baron Tesalos Wolcheo's summary execution is certainly hard to accept in noble society, but there are circumstances. It's because he was plotting an unprecedented major incident of trying to fuse monsters and black magic! If it weren't for Regent Ferda, it would never have been discovered!"
Alexander countered without backing down.
"Of course there may be such a plot, but isn't the causality wrong? If he was a demon's minion, he should have revealed the before and after first and then executed!"
"At the time, Regent Ferda was unskilled in communication. He couldn't trust the Far East lords either, so telling them would have just given Baron Tesalos Wolcheo a hole to escape through."
Ferda felt something subtle at Consillus's statement but turned off his nerves.
Еn̄ üm̈a ._і̄ d
The battle of nerves was tight, and Alexander decided to pull out his trump card here.
"It's deeply regrettable that Count Consillus, who has served the Far East longer than anyone, would voice such an opinion. But there is a person who can prove that Regent Ferda is an extremely dangerous person. Chairman, please permit calling them to the witness stand!"
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"Who is it?"
"William Miller."
I don't know who Miller is, but I know William.
"Permitted."
É.n̊ um ӓ . іd
Alexander's expression brightened as if he'd seized the winning move.
When he beckoned, a man waiting outside the door came in.
Not only Ferda and Duke Urey, but Consillus also knew that man's face.
"That man... isn't he the Security Captain of Hestia Village?"
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"That's right."
"Why is he the Crown Prince's witness..."
Е̃ n̄ ŭ m̈а ..i d̈
The first emotion rising in Consillus's chest, who didn't know the information, was betrayal.
His lord's knight's ass is light, so if he had a sword, he'd want to chop that neck off right now.
Unlike Consillus feeling betrayal, Ferda was calm.
'He's someone I believe in.'
He had firm conviction, and believing in that conviction, he seated him as Security Captain.
If I feel betrayal, that means I'm taking that conviction lightly too.
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So I must believe until the end.
William stood on the podium.
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