Chapter 115 (2/2)

“This is pretty serious. It is suspected that the fiancée and the younger brother were killed”

Adofu was stripped of his name and rank as knight chief, with the crime of homicide and was imprisoned. Recently the problems raised by the monopoly over the support supplies by the church, took up most of their time. So fortunately he was sent to prison without proper investigation. That priest is such a guy.

“…..Oh, did you only come here to laugh at me?”

Adofu said in a low voice.

I am usually a man who has more words to say, but I do not have that kind of margin right now. Anyone would get angry if there was infidelity between their fiancée and younger brother. This would make them angry enough to take up their sword and murder their relative and fiancée.

“I hate it, even I wouldn’t do such a thing. In the old days I used to do various things, but I was immature, self-centered and arrogant. I have reflected on it, and to this day I am sorry that I could not apologize. But you are a knight….”

When I said such things Adofu shows a painful distressed face. It is a good expression.

“I believe that Adofu’s accusation is false. Because my eyes can distinguish the right from the wrong in a person.”

To be precise, I can only roughly judge to a degree. But it is a custom “to be able to see through the right and wrong of the person”. In that way it could become rather convenient.

“….stop with your kindness.” (Adofu)

“I can do without humbling myself to such a degree. Certainly my position may have been lost, but I…” (Adofu)

I feel that my eyebrows unintentionally wrinkle my forehead. I put a hand over my eyes and laugh.

“It seems that it has been rough. But, I understand. I guess lets decide what to do next. With such a case, I negotiated with the priest, so for would you like to be released?”

“Such a thing cannot be done! First of all, I was set up by that fellow!” (Adofu)

“I understand your suspicions, but the priest will not do such a thing. Also, the priest actually said that if I were to accompany you, you will be free to do as you like for one day.”

“Is that true? However, what can be done in a single day….” (Adofu)

“We will earn achievements and restore your trust. Then I will extend the period and search for the real culprit.”

“Is that possible to do? But to earn achievements so conveniently…” (Adofu)

I touch my mouth and hide my laughter. As usual, he is a simple man. That aspect has not changed since four years ago.

“Actually, it seems that a merchant’s carriage was attacked by a darkness dragon. There’s a rumor that it is actually an evil plague dragon. If that is true, and it’s left alone, it may come to spread disaster to Hallenier. I heard that the church is now organizing an investigation team. I also do not know if the rumor is true or not. Adofu’s place will change greatly if you were to defeat the dragon in the vicinity of Haleena. If that were to happen, you should be able to deal with the matter of re-investigating the incident and appeal your case towards the guards.”

Adofu stands up, swallows and spits.

I turn my back on the cell.

“Since only I am allowed to go through here. I will go and make a report.”

“Hey, Irus.h.i.+a!”

Adofu calls my name.

“For my doubt…I am sorry. I thank you for this matter, truly.”

“No, it’s nothing, as I must do the right thing as I am a brave man.”

Now that I’m done here, I turn around and leave the prison. I could not keep facing Adofu, as I could not help but leak out a laugh.

Four years ago, I had a practice duel with Adofu at the end of the rainy season. There in front of the ma.s.ses, I was beaten and put to shame. There is not a single day where I forget that humiliation that was sung preaches from above. It is the biggest blemish of my life.

Just letting him be executed like this is boring.

I will not be satisfied until I had stolen everything from this man. I will make sure you are properly humiliated, I’ll let Adofu die in regret and resentment. Because you defied me, it must be done.

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