episode_0036

From how Cassatt obtained the diary to the present.

I told him everything that had happened so far.

“So… I went to ask the elder if what was written here was true, and why he did that.”

“The elder did not admit his mistakes until the end and only made excuses, so I decided to reveal the diary to you. however… .”

Cassat gritted his teeth.

Myris widened her eyes in surprise and covered her mouth.

“The elder suddenly turned around and hit me on the head, then dragged me into the basement. Then, after treating my wounds for a few days and completely removing any traces of the crime, they released me.”

After he finished his story, no one said anything.

The reactions were varied.

Doubts about the elders, doubts about Cassat, and even the person who stays calm for now.

One of them, who remained calm, said:

“So, where is that diary?”

“That’s… .”

Cassatt’s expression was not good.

He lowered his gaze slightly and spoke softly.

“… The elder got rid of it. Taking advantage of the opportunity I was caught… .”

“Then I guess I can’t unconditionally believe what you say. As you know, the elder is usually a very well-behaved person. You can’t be quick to doubt someone like that just by hearing what you say, right?”

“That’s… … .”

I had nothing to say.

The only evidence no longer exists in the world, so there was no way to prove what he said.

Cassat chewed his lips in exasperation.

The ensuing murmur of people further lowered his mood.

“Then yes… . After sending my brother away like that, things got weird. Lament.”

“Tsk tsk… . I felt sorry for him at first, but not anymore. How dare you slander someone like Elder.”

“Anyway, he’s Catan’s child, so it’s not strange at all that his son has the same weird brain.”

“Ugh. Who would take a guy like that… .”

Public opinion had already turned against Cassatt.

Even Cassat, who was moved by their words and was about to say something, kept his mouth shut.

‘I mean… It won’t work anymore.’

It was clear that no matter what I said, it would only backfire.

Cassatt was delirious from the deep sense of humiliation and shame.

At times like this, Miris always comforted her son, but she also seemed to be just as confused.

I was in no position to comfort anyone.

After a while, Miris’ mouth opened with a complex expression.

The first word that came out was a sight to behold.

“Cassat. Why say something like that… .”

“… Is your mom doing the same now? ?”

Cassatt was crying as she said that.

I feel resentful. But there was nothing that could be done.

It’s just my own foolishness that created this situation.

And the stupidity of people who did not know the elder’s true face was just heartbreaking.

It was then.

“That… I picked something like this up in the flower bed earlier.”

In the crowd gossiping, a middle-aged woman spoke up.

What she held out was a diary.

Cassat, who was devastated, saw this and opened his eyes.

“That’s it. That’s my brother’s diary!”

But, why is that in the flower bed… ?

I had such doubts, but what was important right now was whether that was really the diary of the brother I knew.

It was to check.

Cassat accepted the book while suppressing his sense of urgency.

After checking the contents, he said as he closed the last page.

“… Who will read it?”

“… … Let me read it.”

It was the man who had seen Cassatt earlier and said there was no evidence.

He was handed the diary with a somewhat stern expression. I opened the first chapter and began to read.

“Today… ”

* * *

“… It’s over. There is nothing more written than this.”

A sound as if the breath that had been blocked by the man’s words was being expelled was heard from all over the place.

“This… Really?”

“I… Is there any reason to lie about something like this? Even while gaining a stigma?”

“… Probably not.”

Everyone in this town is probably the same.

The man had been watching Cassatt for a long time.

So I could somewhat believe what he said.

Moreover, the contents of the diary were too detailed to be said to have been made hastily.

The diary did not only contain information about having one’s life force exploited by an elder.

Because of that, some people were shocked when their story came out while listening.

That is… It was nothing short of proof that this diary was truthful.

“What are you all doing here now?”

“Elder?”

It looked like someone had gone and brought the elder.

The elder spoke while maintaining a benevolent expression.

“I don’t know what I heard, but it’s all lies. Cassatt came to me too. They started by interrogating me all the time. So, I just insisted on the truth. But that kid never believed it. okay. I guess I’ll hear it while I’m here. Hey, what did Cassatt say?”

“That… The elder knocked out Cassat and imprisoned him for several days… ”

“Confinement? her. People who come to my house will know. That it is not wide enough to imprison someone. Maybe lock him in a room and attack him. Could it be that Cassatt was just doing this? He was probably yelling loudly.”

“It was a basement. There is a basement in the elder’s house.”

Cassat said this while glaring at the elder with sharp eyes.

“Basement? Huh, then are you going to go to my house right now and search it? I promise on my name that there is absolutely no such thing as a basement.”

It was such a shameless attitude… .

Even Cassatt would have been embarrassed if he came out like that.

‘When I came out, I didn’t know the exact location because something was covering my eyes… … .’

Was this expected?

If this is true, he is truly cunning and disgusting.

A person called an elder… … .

“The weather was nice, but everyone was listening to nonsense here. Have I always been so untrustworthy? her… It’s all my fault.”

“No. I know very well that the elder always cares for the village. I know… ”

“You know? Are you saying that even though you know this, you fall for something like that? It’s a sick child. I’m saying don’t listen to it straight away.”

The people’s thoughts shifted again to the elder’s words.

Apparently, the influence he had on my thoughts was different when he was present and when he was not.

Some people who were close friends with the elder were already nodding their heads.

I even said to myself, “That’s right then.”

“… No.”

“Huh? Myris?”

“This is my son’s handwriting. Camiel’s handwriting… That’s right.”

“Hey, Miris. What’s wrong with you too? I don’t know about Catan, but you… ”

Miris was rummaging around in his arms before he could finish his sentence.

Finally, he takes something out and holds it out.

“This… Before Camiel became a rotten tree. This is a letter that was gifted to me. You will understand better if you compare the writing here with the writing in the diary.”

When I handed over the diary and stationery together, the first person who saw it was shocked.

“It’s true. Now, look.”

“Huh… … .”

“What is it? Show me too.”

As the murmur gradually spread, I could see that the pendulum of my thoughts was tilting again.

The elder, who was watching this anxiously, intercepted the diary and letter being exchanged.

‘This… … .’

He, who lived only by telling lies, had no choice but to admit it to himself.

The Atran people’s writing had distinct characteristics for each person.

So, if possible, there was no chance of mistaking the handwriting.

However, no one has ever seen what Camiel wrote here.

That may be why my inner doubts grew.

I don’t know if it was really written by Kamiel or if it was manipulated by someone else.

However, the moment I saw Miris’ letter, the situation changed.

The content written there was nothing special.

Instead, it was something I could tell was a letter from Camiel to his mother.

『… This is Kamiel. Will you live with me for the rest of your life? I love you so much. My parents’ son.』

There was no rambling and the content was generally confusing.

However, considering Kamiel’s age at the time of writing this letter, it was justifiable.

Because I was still just learning letters.

“Mom? Since when… … .”

Cassatt looked in disbelief.

Even though my mother pretended not to do so, I thought she had abandoned my older brother in her heart.

However, the moment I saw that letter, I realized it was a misunderstanding.

However, Miris avoided looking at her only son.

“Don’t look at me like that. Because I’ve been carrying it with me since Kamiel left.”

She was embarrassed to receive her son’s strange gaze.

After Camiel disappeared, I was in a state of confusion.

What I carried with me was stationery.

‘If you carry this in your pocket… ‘I was wondering if I could atone for something.’

So he was still a sinner.

They are wrong parents.

I stayed away from Camiel when he was around, but after he disappeared, I only got closer out of necessity.

It’s something that deserves to be criticized… She knew it too.

‘If you do it like this… Can I have any forgiveness from you? Camiel?’

It’s disgusting. But I hoped it would make me feel at least a little easier.

I hope that my son in heaven will forgive me… .

“Get out of the way, get out of the way!”

The elder muttered as he saw the person who appeared, randomly dividing the crowd.

“… Catan.”

“Ah, Elder. sorry. My wife and child did something like this immaturely… .”

“Katan. First, calm down… ”

“You! Can’t you get out of there quickly!? What are you doing to embarrass yourself in front of people now? I came out to see what was going on… Doing something like this?”

“Honey, that’s not it… ”

“Cassat! What are you doing there now? Come out now! Brother, let go of this. Those things right now… !”

The men next to him stopped Katan, who was making a fuss.

The man holding his right arm frowned and said.

“Katan. It smells like alcohol. We’re talking about something important right now, so just… ”

“What? Are you ignoring me now too? Oh!”

“No, why is this guy so strong!”

There was no chaos.

Someone shouted among the confused people.

“Huh? excuse me… !”

“… … .”

My eyes focused on where he pointed with his index finger.

Soon everyone fell silent.

Katan, who was rioting just a moment ago, and Miris, who was anxious. And Cassatt too.

Everyone stared at one place.

Its wings, shiny as ice but flexible, flap slowly.

Snow fluttering between the fluttering light brown hair.

Everyone looked speechless at the sight of a girl descending from the sky like an angel.

Could they have imagined it now?

The disaster that that delicate girl will bring.

That she is a disaster itself.

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