Chapter 273 (1/2)
Chapter 273: Chapter 273
“Well, he was Marquis Mirwa. He said this was the last message he sent as the mastermind of this whole plot, adding that I should not leak it under any circumstances…”
“Marquis Mirwa?” The emperor said sternly, folding his hands, “Earl Lanier, how long are you going to insult me? Even if he was the mastermind of this plot, like you said, he could not deliver that message to you because he left the capital two days ago.”
“Well, that was…”
“Let me warn you, Earl Lanier. You had better shut up before I get furious with you. How can you keep lying, not content with insulting me? Are you not scared at all about dying soon? ”
As if he was very upset, the emperor scolded him with a stern voice. Earl Lanier slowly shut up, while trying to excuse himself.
A tense atmosphere surrounded the nobles. In particular, the noble faction, who were really discouraged while watching the continuing trial, were on pins and needles, not knowing what to do. Even those with the rank of earl and above, who seemed relaxed until a moment ago, were now restless.
“Your Majesty!”
When some time passed in a devastating silence, Duke Verita, who was in the back for a while, stepped forward and said, “It seems that we have identified those who took the initiative of poisoning Lady Monique and those who plotted treason by trying to kill the emperor. By the way, Your Majesty, I can’t continue to hold the trial as the head of the treason, Marquis Mirwa is absent at the moment… What are you going to do? Can you adjourn at this point?”
“Hmm, good. It’s already too late, so let’s stop it today. ”
“Whew…”
There was moaning here and there among the nobles. Not only the nervous noble faction but also the pro-emperor faction who were weary of the trial seemed to be of the same mind.
“Then, when do you want to hold the next trial, Your Majesty?”
“Hmm. As it turned out that the mastermind of the two incidents has been identified, you need to focus the investigation on him. So, let’s do it this way. Duke, I will give you one week. I think you can finish the investigation within one week, given your competence. ”
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Nodding at the duke, he turned to the left and said, “Earl Hamel, Earl Wrestling, you know that in principle you should be investigated as he has singled you out in this case. Given your contributions to the empire, I won’t detain you, but I will confine you to your houses. I won’t allow you to leave your houses. If you think you are really innocent, be fully cooperative in the investigation and prove your innocence.”
“… Yes, Your Majesty. ”
“This also applies to Marquis Mirwa and Earl Holten who are absent at the moment. Duke Lars, dispatch the knights to them, so they can return to the capital immediately. If they resist, I will assume they are involved, so you can arrest them.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
“In addition, I prohibit all nobles present at this meeting from leaving the capital until the trial is completely over. If you disobey my order or don’t attend the meeting one week from now, you will be also regarded as someone who has been involved in this treason. Keep it in mind. Let me adjourn the meeting today.”
When he rose from his seat and left, there broke out a deep sigh from the other side.
Some of them squatted down and some felt relieved while others gulped down water. Obviously, the noble faction looked empty, though they got freed from the tense atmosphere.
On the other hand, the pro-emperor faction members looked very lively, except that some of them were somewhat exhausted. Some had a perplexed expression, but most were very pleased.
I also stood up, looking around those who were messed up, when one of the servants with the Central Palace approached carefully and bowed, “Lady Monique, the emperor wants to see you.”
“Really? Got it.”
Though my father looked somewhat puzzled, he nodded without a word.
Duke Verita, who was collecting the documents next to him, said as if he felt it was good that I would see the emperor.
“Let’s go together. I think I have to see the emperor for a minute.”
“Okay. Let’s go, Tia. ”
“Yes, Daddy.”
Leaving the whispering nobles behind, I headed to the meeting room of the Central Palace with the two.
“I’m honored to see you, the Sun of the empire.”
“Oh, come on, Marquis. Duke Verita, you are here too. Thanks for coming. I was about to call you anyway.”
Although the emperor was usually without any expression on his face, he was unusually indifferent today, which made me nervous.
“I heard you wanted to see me.”
“That’s right. Actually, I called you to give you this. I should have solved it early on, but it took too long. ”
He nodded lightly and gave me a sheet of paper. My father received it and checked its contents. He slightly closed his lips, then said, “Are you serious? ”