One of them, Count Lasfoden, shouted for Violet to be executed, declaring her guilty.
‘Barbaric.’
It was utterly barbaric.
What kind of gain could they hope to achieve from such unscrupulous actions?
Violet’s lawyer calmly refuted the accusations, but they refused to listen.
Thus, the verbal battle continued.
‘They remind me of someone... those people...’
As she watched those spouting nonsense, Violet suddenly recalled the events that had unfolded in the past, at the Everett Duchy.
Back then, Aileen had collapsed after consuming poison, and Violet had been falsely accused, with Mikhail shouting in outrage.
How could the situation now be so eerily similar?
The duke who played the role of judge already knew the entire truth.
The judge presiding over this trial was no different.
Therefore, the outcome would likely be the same.
“The ledger presented as evidence has been proven to be falsified. It has been confirmed that the Ducal Lady was at her residence when the ledger was created, and the witnesses who testified...”
The lawyer continued to calmly present his counterarguments, but those filled with malice simply shouted that it was all lies.
Violet thought the entire situation seemed like a play.
Yes, this was a play.
“—Therefore, I find Violet Everett not guilty.”
A play meant to deceive people.
From behind the screen, the judge declared her innocence.
Despite the overwhelming evidence, the opposing side raised their voices in disbelief.
“This is absurd! How can that villainess be found not guilty!”
“Considering those who have suffered at the hands of the witch, this verdict cannot be allowed!”
In the case of Aileen’s poisoning attempt, the evidence clearly proved Violet’s innocence,
so they were trying to dredge up other past events to attack her.
Even if it was difficult to prove immediately, Violet’s reputation had always been consistent.
“This is slander! Slander! The imperial family has been blinded and is siding with evil! How can such vile acts be committed under the sacred heavens!”
“That— that document is a forgery created by the witch! It must be a vile trick!”
“Indeed! Surely the emperor cannot be deceived by the witch’s slander!”
“I heard Lady Aileen has not yet awakened! How can this be brushed aside so easily!”
The agitated people began shouting recklessly.
Their desperate outbursts were pitiful.
The emperor’s eyebrow twitched.
Selling the country’s secrets to an enemy was a crime equivalent to treason.
Even if they were beheaded on the spot, they had no grounds for complaint, yet they continued to plead their innocence.
They either underestimated the emperor or were simply that foolish.
Before them, someone appeared.
“Hmm? I delivered the antidote, but you’re telling me she still hasn’t awakened?”
“You scoundrel—!”
Vaughn smiled as he looked down at the bound cardinal.
The one who had stamped the seal on the documents sent by the Liran official was the cardinal.
There was no way he wouldn’t recognize Vaughn.
“Since when have you been here!”
“I’ve been here from the beginning. I attended as a witness... didn’t you notice?”
“This is slander!”
Despite it all, the word ‘slander’ came out once more.
Well, with their lives on the line, it would be disastrous if they grew tired of making excuses.
Violet continued to observe the situation, as if she were watching a play.
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