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109 – Hyde brings nobles and witches to justice! #3

The church had a large square.

It is said to be a square built on the site where a disciple of the Savior once died by hanging upside down on a cross.

The square was large enough to accommodate a thousand people, and about half that many people were gathered in the square just after lunch.

“What’s going on?”

“I don’t know. Hyde is gathering people. It must be noisy.”

“Isn’t repentance pilgrimage now banned by law?”

People were interested in the event that I, Hyde, organized and came to see it.

At this rate, it would not be surprising that the square would be full before an hour was up.

“Okay then, let’s begin! This trial is an opportunity to accuse and judge Archduke Rehoboam of heresy and treason, and I, Hyde, will serve as judge, prosecutor, and jury!”

I take on all roles.

Is there any other trial more perfect, fair, and flawless than this?

Everyone seemed greatly impressed.

“Are you saying you are going to ask for the sentence and make the decision yourself?”

“What a shameless bastard!”

“You’re not saying you’re going to manipulate it outright.”

Manipulation!

I don’t create sins that don’t exist and cover them up!

It just tells the truth that others won’t believe.

“ character. Then, I will appoint a representative to replace the defendant, Archduke Rehoboam, who was absent!”

Sze-.

In the defendant’s box, Alter Archibald was placed in place of Rehoboam, who was naturally absent.

It was truly a summary trial.

Progress also had to be fast.

You never know when, where, or what kind of interference will come.

“ja-. So let’s get started! Defendant Rehoboam identified himself as Grand Duke Vladimir, the gourmet skewer! And he revealed himself as Pendragon’s son! Is that correct?”

I looked at the witness stand.

Sitting on the witness stand was the witch Hecate, who had been imprisoned until a while ago.

“… … .”

She kept her mouth shut, as if she was slightly intimidated by the shouts and murmurs of so many people.

What are you doing?

I have to quickly answer yes here!

“… … .”

Hecate looks around.

Alter said to her.

“It’s okay. Just answer the facts as they are.”

“… you’re right. I attended the Conference on Sodomy, where I met Rehoboam. He identified himself as the son of Pendragon and said he would usurp the throne.”

Although it was a bit stuttering, the witch Hecate proceeded with the story as promised.

However, people’s reactions were mixed.

“The witch insults the Grand Duke!”

“What on earth is going on? A witch came into the middle of the church and insulted Prince Rehoboam!”

“Knock it away!”

Wow ─.

People started making noise and booing.

It seemed that since the witness was an unreliable witch, the testimony could not be trusted either.

“This-.”

It was when I was about to say something.

“Everyone, calm down! Although Miss Hecate has lived an unfaithful past due to bad luck, she is now standing in front of everyone to live a new life!”

Someone shouted loudly.

This guy was Alter Archibald.

“Everyone should be given a chance to correct their mistakes! And if you throw stones at someone who came out to get the opportunity, no one will repent!”

Well said.

If it were me, I would have said it better.

Still, the atmosphere became appropriately quiet.

Now is the time to think about destroying Rehoboam in earnest.

“Everyone should be given a chance. But what about those who have already been given the opportunity but screwed it up or rejected it? Should we continue to give them opportunities? Even at the expense of other good people?”

Tap, tap, tap-.

He was Archduke Lochboam, wearing a black cloak.

When he appeared and spread his hands, people cheered.

“The Grand Duke himself has appeared!”

“The Grand Duke is truly the hope of our kingdom!”

“You patted my son’s head the other day!”

As you can see, public sentiment toward Prince Rehoboam was very good.

In this world full of injustice, he seemed to shine among people like a ‘hope’.

Grand Duke Rehoboam also raised his fisted hand high as if responding to the people’s support.

“I will establish justice in this land!”

Justice.

I’ve never met a proper person who says things like that.

In reality, Rehoboam was a very dirty person.

“Rehoboam. If you want justice, why don’t you surrender right now and walk to the gallows? It’s scary when envy and praise turn into hatred.”

“Thank you for the advice.”

Rehoboam smiled leisurely at my story.

Overwhelming support received from the public.

Is that what makes this man so arrogant?

I guess it’s good.

I said to Rehoboam:

“Prince Rehoboam. Do you admit to the charges written against you?”

“Are you talking about the absurd story that I was actually the master skewer of “Gourmet Society”? Did that witch say that? This is an outrageous trick. You-all. Haven’t you fallen for the witch’s trick?”

I always wondered.

Why can’t anyone admit their own mistakes at once?

after-.

I lightly swallowed a deep sigh and continued.

“Then I would like to tell you that the story of you claiming to be the son of Pendragon, King of Uniger, is also absurd?”

“That’s right. I am innocent. Isn’t that why you stand here so confidently?”

“Actually, you are correct. You are not the skewered Grand Duke Vladimir. And it’s definitely not like Pendragon’s son. You are just a worthless orphan.”

“… What?”

“I will take this opportunity to thoroughly defend Archduke Rehoboam’s innocence and wrongful accusation, and I will sue Hecate, the witch who dares to try to frame him!”

# # #

Prince Rehoboam.

He lived in the palace of the Catholic Church from a very young age.

Even though he was an orphan who did not know the faces of his biological parents, people treated him as if it were all good.

He was a born prince.

Even when he had younger brothers who were not related to him by blood, he had no doubt that he would succeed the Pope and become king.

‘I am special. I am a chosen human being.’

There was a reason he thought that.

It was because of his purple eyes that were clearly reflected in the mirror.

Rehoboam liked looking in the mirror because purple eyes were a symbol of nobility.

When I looked in the mirror, I felt like I had become something truly special.

That sense of self grew even further when I stumbled upon a book as soon as I hit puberty.

「List of indulgences issued」.

I was in the middle of sorting out some boring books on an errand for Pope Gregory.

Grand Duke Rehoboam was surprised and curious in many ways that a woman called a ‘taboo witch’ had been issued an indulgence.

‘Indulgence is a treasure of treasures created with the authority of the Holy Grail. Each gold plate knight has the right to receive one. To a lowly witch like that? why?’

Prince Rehoboam learned more about the events of the year he was born.

The Massacre of Midvarin and the Marriage of Unizer Pendragon, etc.

As he searched for information, he finally realized his fate.

‘The taboo witch Obedo offered the royal child to the king and received indulgence. And this kid is probably me. No one but me. A child who inherits the blood of Uniger and Midvar.’

Sze-.

When he saw himself reflected in the mirror, his hair was as black as a Midvarian and his eyes were a noble purple.

It was only then that Grand Duke Rehoboam realized that he was facing great fate and providence.

‘I am not the Pope’s adopted son. I am the true heir and rightful king of the United Kingdom! The Church and Pope Gregory are nothing more than usurpers!’

From that day on, Rehoboam became very arrogant.

He made many plans to get back what was his, and “Gourmet Club” was a great tool for him.

━I am the only survivor of the greatest clan, Uniger. Kings of the old clans. Let us drive out the usurper and bring the old world to the surface.

Prince of Uniger.

Such bloodline gave Lebohoam a very high position in “Gourmet Association.”

Thanks to that, I have now participated in the ‘Council of Deadly Sins’ and set my sights on heretics.

It was only a matter of time before Grand Duke Rehoboam gathered his forces and overthrew the Pope.

But—.

The priest in front of me is now saying something strange.

“Prince Rehoboam is truly not the son of Pendragon! He is really innocent in this matter, he is just an ordinary orphan!”

It may have been a place to report the sins of Grand Duke Rehoboam.

Rehoboam also knew this well and attended to take advantage of this crowd.

But you suddenly want to defend Rehoboam and criticize witches?

‘I’m not the prince of Uniger? What kind of nonsense is this guy all of a sudden! Did you turn around? You crazy guy! What is this plan all of a sudden?’

Rehoboam was embarrassed.

Hyde was talking wildly, as if he knew what Rehoboam was up to.

“Prince Rehoboam is just an ordinary orphan! He’s the son of Pendragon, and he’s planning to use that bloodline to usurp the throne! This is nonsense! He’s an ordinary orphan with nothing special!”

“… … .”

Rehoboam frowned and looked around.

Among this crowd, there were many ‘nobles’.

Among them, there will be nobles from the “Gourmet Club.”

Although Rehoboam was formally the head of the Gourmet Association, he did not know which nobles were participating in the Gourmet Association and how.

So I was anxious.

‘I’m not Pendragon’s son! If a slander like this spreads, my position within the Gourmet Society could become unstable!’

Rehoboam.

He intended to finally admit his ‘guilt’ at this trial.

The crime of being born with the blood of an extinct royal family.

He planned to confidently reveal his identity to the people and lead a revolution.

It will be as dramatic as the main character in the story.

In reality, members of the “Gourmet Club” were currently infiltrating near Barakhan to start a revolution.

But Hyde is speaking now.

“Rehoboam. He is truly an innocent orphan! I, Hyde, make it clear that he and Pendragon have no relationship!”

“That’s right.”

“In the end, the witch was a bad woman.”

“There is no way Archduke Rehoboam would want to start a rebellion, right?”

People are starting to understand.

They defended Rehoboam’s innocence.

This fact made Rehoboam dizzy in many ways.

“No. Could it be that I am actually a sinner? I could be a traitor with royal blood. How about listening to that witch’s story?”

Rehoboam asked Hyde.

But Hyde shook his head with a stern expression.

“Are you willing to listen to the witch’s story? They are liars who speak two words with two mouths. I tell you, Prince Rehoboam, you are just an ordinary orphan. Neither noble blood nor royal blood is mixed -. Just an orphan from an ordinary clan. The eyes are just purple. Ordinary.”

# # #

Rehoboam.

Why is this guy so confident?

It was because he believed in his ‘back belly’.

Gourmet dinner.

There is nothing to be afraid of because that huge, mysterious, and powerful group is protecting Rehoboam.

So why is Rehoboam under the protection of the Gourmet Association?

It was simple.

The members of the Gourmet Society protected Rehoboam because they thought he was truly Pendragon’s son and a legitimate ‘prince’.

If so, all you had to do was break it.

All that needs to be done is to reveal that Rehoboam’s identity is in fact not a prince or anything, but just an ordinary orphan.

And for me it was simpler than flipping the palm of my hand.

“Everyone here becomes a witness to prove Archduke Rehoboam’s innocence! Prince Rehoboam is not of noble blood, much less of royal blood! The skewered Grand Duke Vladimir. You can never become such a horrible being! In the first place, it is said that only those who have great clans as ancestors can enter the “Gourmet Club”! Like Prince Rehoboam, a person without a genealogy cannot enter!”

“… … .”

Rehoboam trembled as if he had been greatly insulted.

Are you angry?

Why are you angry when I, the most talented lawyer in the world, prove your innocence?

Rather, you should be thankful to me.

It was then.

Puhahahahaha-.

Rehoboam burst out laughing.

“Hyde. He truly is an amazing man. I have no choice but to admit it. You could call it a crisis in my life. good night. I admit it. I am a sinner! The identity of Grand Duke Vladimir the Skewer is none other than me, Rehoboam Unizer! I am the rightful heir and heir to the United Kingdom!”

“Are you admitting your guilt now?”

“Yes! There is not a single lie in my confession of sin!”

Rehoboam looked very proud.

A situation where people are locked in silence and don’t even bother to speak.

I asked the witch Hecate.

“Witch Hecate. Is this true? Since you were there, you can explain, right?”

“The identity of the King of Skewers is not Rehoboam. Rehoboam is a kinder person than anyone else, and he is a great man who shakes off not even a speck of dust. I lied to frame him.”

“Like that. You’re slandering someone else. It’s a very bad sin. However, if you use Alter Archibald’s “Indulgence,” those sins will disappear as if washed away. After that, live a good life.”

You shouldn’t frame people.

However, Rehoboam shouted as if foaming at the mouth.

“Um, that bitch is lying. That bitch was definitely there too! Hecate, the taboo witch! Didn’t you come here to testify that I am the skewering Grand Duke Vladimir!”

Rehoboam was almost crazy.

Looking at him, Hecate seemed to be thinking about “um-.” and then shook her head.

“You are a good person. You can’t frame someone like that. You are not Grand Duke Vladimir the Skewer, nor are you the son of Pendragon. Prince Rehoboam is more sincere and kind than anyone else.”

“Gaaa! Yes you bitch!”

What a mess.

The people around were also very upset.

“What’s going on now? Are you saying you are a sinner?”

“I think it’s a witch’s plot. No, is it a frame-up?”

“Wow, this is my first time experiencing such a strange trial!”

I decided to say something to Rehoboam, who kept making noise.

“Grand Duke. Why do you keep saying I committed a crime I didn’t commit? In the first place, Grand Duke Rehoboam is not even in a position to join the gourmet club!!! Because they are not even nobles, let alone royal families!!! Even if you join by mistake, you will be immediately expelled and silenced without a word!!!”

“… Me, I am the hidden prince! The taboo witch Obedo took in the royal child born in the castle of Taewan 20 years ago! And then handed it over to the denomination! Call the Great Sin Seat Sloth, no, call the Platinum Knight Agileth! He will be a witness to my birth! That day, a Pendragon child was born in the Fortress of Taeil! That’s me!”

Sloth, the Great Sin Seat.

I never thought the name of Platinum Knight Agileth would appear here.

“Then I will call Lord Agiles as a witness.”