episode_0048

Rosie, who had been completely caught off guard, was speechless.

He had no idea that Liesel, who was only good at memorizing things but was famous for his poor judgment, would catch him by surprise. Of course, that was also the result of the Empress and Camilla’s brother teaching her by pouring out verbal abuse for hours by her side.

“Well, that doesn’t really mean…”

“In that case, shouldn’t we admit that our brother had nothing to do with the execution of His Majesty the Emperor?”

“… I will admit it.”

Liesel looked triumphant, but Rosie’s defeat was not over yet.

“… Yes. I will admit it all. Raoul Bergé’s actions were done based on national judgment, and his predecessor, Count Arthur Bergé, was a very moral person.”

Everyone was surprised by the statement, which seemed to be an obedient admission of defeat.

But Rosie’s eyes were still burning. Because the trial isn’t over yet. Because her teacher also taught her to be blind.

Although Rosie’s teacher would resent her again and again in the afterlife, Rosie had the confidence to endure that resentment.

“But isn’t it common for everyone to make mistakes while drunk? Isn’t that right, everyone from the Duke of Argos?”

The person Rosie tripped over was Camilla’s father, the current military minister.

He was always drunk and caused big and small accidents every day, which caused trouble for the Duke of Argos.

Camilla couldn’t understand why that girl had the confidence to risk not only Raoul’s father but also our dog, but she had no choice but to keep her mouth shut.

“… I admit it.”

When Camilla’s brother acknowledged the fact, Rosie smiled venomously and turned her head back to Liesel.

“Of course, Count Arthur Bergé is a more moral person than anyone else. I am not the kind of person who can deny my mistakes.”

Then everyone realized what Rosie was trying to say.

“You must have written down responsibility for my mistakes in your will. Otherwise, there is no way the Bergé family would have kept the will hidden like this.”

Rosie’s voice began to become more persuasive again.

Even if it was a will, it was rarely hidden to this extent. This is because it was usually made public to cousins or family members.

However, the only people who knew Count Arthur Berger’s will were his wife and the executor who executed the will.

“Aren’t you really curious as to what the will is and why you keep it so tightly hidden?”

Raoul’s mother, Ratri, seemed uncomfortable with the story.

“In my personal opinion, I think there may be something in that will. If you are innocent, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to make the will public.”

Latri, who had not heard anything, opened his mouth.

“That’s rude. My husband devoted himself to the country, but his illness worsened due to overwork and he lost his life. The person who will play with the jokes your three-inch tongue tells…”

“Three inches of tongue. Does this place where you are now feel like a joke?”

“….”

Since Latri never showed any more emotion than Raoul, the flow of the atmosphere began to flow toward Rosie again.

Just as if a thief was being knocked off his feet, Latri’s words actually strangled them.

“That’s strange. Isn’t your reaction a bit excessive for someone who is innocent?”

At that story, Ratri quietly glared at Rosie.

“Rosie Marquess of Nevermore. Just remember this one thing.”

Ratri continued speaking as he took out a rolled up will from a seemingly expensive silk pouch in his arms.

“If you get hit with a knife, it will probably be my knife. Your tongue will be cut off three inches and the rest of your body will become an unrecognizable piece of meat.”

“Unfortunately, I only have the skills to protect myself,”

Ratri showed an uncharacteristically emotional face and handed Raoul the will.

“Please read.”

“… Yes.”

“I’m not acknowledging you, I just hate that prostitute more than you.’

Raoul humbly accepted the will and opened it, recalling his father’s face.

And Raoul, who read the first sentence, could not help but be surprised.

“… The fact that this will is displayed in front of people will inevitably mean that a trial has been held regarding my honor. Thank you for your hard work in coming to the trial about this insignificant old man.”

Everyone was shocked.

As if he had known this would happen from the beginning, he had foreseen everything and written a will.

Raoul read the will slowly and with a slightly trembling voice.

『Well, that’s what I was talking about, but since this is a will, I should write down what needs to be written down.

First of all, let me say that the only children I have are my son Raoul, who can’t think of anything, and my smart but foolish and cute daughter Liesel.

Therefore, the authority and territory of the head of the family belong to Raoul. And I will hand over to Liesel the gold bars and jewels that I saved during my lifetime.

Ah… I can’t get used to the way you speak. To be honest, I’ve never even held the hand of a woman other than my wife.

Who would cheat on a wife who is no different from when she was a teenager even though she is middle-aged? Not only am I not that stupid emperor, but unlike other idiots, I don’t like alcohol either.

Ah, he may be the emperor, but by the time this will is made public, he will have to be called the Emperor. I’m sure he lost his head because of his actions. The one who hit that head must have been my proud son.

I’m sure he used that fact to tie up the imperial family and the Duke of Argos because I shone during the time of the emperor. But I will tell you so that such a thing will not happen in the future.

If my life had been just a little longer, I would have been the one to twist the branches of that trash called Seonje.

And let me tell you again, what meaning will my words have in the trial? I didn’t have a child out of wedlock. It’s a body that can’t easily satisfy a woman in the first place.

I believe this will be a rebuttal to the main argument of the trial, so I will write a few personal remarks.』

He seemed to have foreseen the entire future and wrote down his will in a tone that lacked dignity.

“Liesel.”

Liesel became nervous when her name suddenly came out.

The father that Liesel remembers was an old-fashioned person who was always buried in work.

“I’m sorry that my father, who is sick, can’t play with me much. Due to illness and war, I didn’t have time. You might think it’s an excuse, but I really have nothing to say. Nevertheless, if I were to ask you shamelessly, please live in peace with Raoul. They’re not siblings from the same litter. It is my wish for you to live in harmony.”

“Dad…”

And Raoul turned his head in the other direction.

“His Majesty the Emperor, His Royal Highness the Empress, and Lady Camilla.”

When the name was suddenly called, the three of them were also startled. The fact that they called all three at once meant that Asher would become emperor and Penelope would become empress.

“Please take good care of my son. I guess I wasn’t good enough to teach my son about the world. I know you’re going to be very upset, but I’d like to ask you to please give me guidance for the last time. And Her Majesty the Empress. Congratulations on your marriage.”

“I feel very upset…”

“I am definitely a person who lacks a little, if not a lot, of common sense.”

“Master…”

While Penelope, who had studied politics under Raoul’s father, wiped the tears from her eyes, Raoul turned his head towards his mother.

“My beloved wife, Latri Bergé.”

“…”

I had already read that phrase over and over again, so I knew its contents better than anyone else.

“I love you. That’s all I can say. There is no sentence that can express my feelings for you better than those words.”

Even though it was a phrase she already knew, she squeezed my hand.

“That’s why I ask you a favor. Forget me. Your rudeness will hurt Raoul. And whatever happens, don’t tell that ‘secret’. I don’t mind losing the trial and having my reputation tarnished. Please don’t tell the secret.”

She began to worry about that questionable sentence. Even though she had read the sentence several times, she began to worry again.

This time Rosie tried to hold on to the secret part. He said that the secret was about the bastard.

But her speech was blocked by her own name.

“Rosie Nevermore. My beautiful student.”

“What now…”

“You must have been the one who opened this trial. Because I guessed it as soon as I saw your expression when I heard the news that your sister had died.”

“From then on…?”

Rosie was determined to endure any criticism that came her way.

Because she wasn’t one to stop at just a few words of criticism.

“Now you must be determined to endure whatever criticism I say. There is no need for that.”

“Yes…?”

“I just hope your anger doesn’t burn you. It’s good to be blind, but it’s not good to cover your eyes with anger.”

Rosie froze at the sentence that seemed to see right through her insides.

“That means now… Master…”

“I forgive you. So I hope no one starts a muddy fight over something like defamation. Because you are my precious student.”

What brought down Rosie were not any words of criticism, but words of forgiveness and charity.

“… And Raoul Berger.”

Raoul called his name.

“Before, I said you were the giver of my life and all… I was drunk with emotions and said things that were awkward, but this is what I want to say to you.”

Raoul’s voice, which had always been as unmoved as a mountain, began to tremble.

“I will live for you. Because I’m always on your side.”