CH 222

Land of the blind (1)

Crowd (群衆) gains strength by the number of heads.

At first, the people who were trembling at Jacqueline's appearance, formed a group and showed a fierce momentum as if they were going to attack Roman Dmitry at any moment.

People rushing into the square endlessly.

They stopped walking a few steps away from Roman Dmitry and his men, as if forming a border.

tense tension.

A man from the crowd stepped forward and raised his voice on behalf of the citizens.

"Jacqueline is a Redford hero! What the hell did he do to persecute him like that?"

"Everyone in this room should know. That Jacqueline robbed the Earl of Rondon's carriage and stole the gold coins.

Roman Dmitry's tone was dull.

Even in the face of an angry crowd, there was no shaking, and the citizens blushed as if they would not be pushed.

"Earl Rondon is a peasant who sold his country! We've seen and heard what we've seen, and we all know what the Count Rondon is trying to do with the Dmitrys. The gold coins loaded onto the wagon were Redford's property. It must have been the intention of stealing it and trying to exile as Dmitry. Jacqueline was just using her money for the right thing, and that's not a matter for you, a foreigner, to talk about punishment!

"Right!"

"Free Jacqueline right now!"

people were excited

Fear subsided, and their eyes gleamed with murderous intent.

one loot.

saw blood

Having confirmed that the nobles' troops were not invincible, they believed that a few thousand people could subdue Roman Dmitry and his troops.

That was common sense allowed in their world.

They did not know that it was possible for a single human to slaughter thousands of humans.

was ignorant

It was stupid.

Open your eyes and open your ears.

They did not see the truth, they did not hear the truth.

Roman Dmitry said.

"Where is the basis for your claim?"

"What is the basis? Our experience is the basis! Count Rondon is the garbage everyone knows, and he tried to steal the wagon loaded with 100,000 gold from your visit. Not 10,000 gold, but a whopping 100,000 gold. What the hell was that huge amount of money used for if it wasn't for asylum?

"Does that mean it is a conclusion based on guesswork?"

"Do not obscure the point! This is not a guess, it is a fact based on experience!"

betrayer.

10 million gold.

Roman Dmitry.

With three consecutive words, people have come to the conclusion that the Earl of Rondon is about to commit a tyranny.

Roman Dmitry chuckled.

Their insistence not to blur the point meant that they could not refute their words.

"Innocent people have died because of you. Even though the soldiers and knights who followed Earl Rondon were innocent, you committed murder, believing that your unsubstantiated claims were correct. It is different from general robbery. In the case of a person's death, you are now repeating the same thing over and over like parrots. There is no evidence, but what they say is correct. There is no evidence, but the Earl of Rondon is a peasant."

took something out of his pocket.

He untied the cloth that tied the paperwork and threw it at Jacqueline.

tuk.

"Read."

unexpected behavior.

Jacqueline, as well as the citizens, showed a bewildered look because they did not know English.

What is the identity of the replacement document?

When Jacqueline reacted hesitantly, Roman Dmitry urged action by looking at him.

Shh.

picked up the papers.

And then.

The moment he carefully read the contents inside, Jacqueline's face was colored with shock and horror.

" hey, what is this?"

Embarrassed Jacqueline.

He opened his eyes, and looked at the papers and Roman Dmitry alternately.

* * *

The corners of my eyes trembled.

content of the document.

I couldn't readily accept it.

However, the seal on the inside proved that the contents of the document were true.

read.

A voice urging once again.

Jacqueline swallowed her saliva.

The pale face couldn't handle the reality in front of her.

" The Golden Bank proves through documents that Roman Dmitry of the Dmitry family paid back 110,000 gold borrowed from the Golden Bank by the Kingdom of Redford."

tuk.

dropped the documents.

Looking at Roman Dmitry with a look of disbelief, Roman Dmitry said with a stern expression on his face.

"You clearly said that 100,000 gold is money for asylum. But the truth is, as shown in this document, it was money to pay off the debt of the Kingdom of Redford. a few days ago from now. Earl London received an ultimatum from Golden Bank and borrowed 100,000 gold from me. If the carriage had arrived safely at the meeting point, we wouldn't have had to pay an additional 10,000 gold interest. That is the truth you have ignored."

"Don't bullshit!"

Jacqueline screamed,

this is really

it didn't make sense

There's no reason for Roman Dmitry to lend you 100,000 gold, but the question is, why does Count Rondon pay off the country's debt?

The Earl of Rondon is not the patriot as people often call it.

He is garbage that only takes care of his own teeth, and the rumors that have been circulating in the world have proven what kind of person Count Rondon is.

if so.

The fabricated evidence was clear.

For other reasons, the content of the document could not be explained.

Jacqueline put a strap around her neck.

"Don't you think I don't know your dirty thoughts? It is clear that this document has been tampered with. Count Rondon is garbage who ignores the difficulties of the country. When everyone was hungry and complaining of hunger, the fight for the right among the few top managers in Redford destroyed even the jobs of people. Even after earning so much money, Count Rondon did nothing. Just as we did not give anything and invited you to a grand party, we enjoyed a luxury that we could not even dream of."

party of the day.

Patience exploded.

The luxury that Count Rondon enjoyed was no longer acceptable.

OK.

Roman Dmitry asked.

"It is enough to verify the authenticity of the document with the Golden Bank. Rather, there is something I want to ask. As if the claim that they were trying to steal money for asylum was just an illusion. Where is the evidence that the Earl of London is the tyrant you speak of?"

at that word.

There was a big ripple in Jacqueline's eyes.

* * *

Count Rondon.

Where did his reputation come from?

It wasn't that I purposely wanted to look like trash.

In a situation where malicious rumors were formed in the world, he did not have to deny it in order to hide the truth.

that start.

It was the craftsmanship of Baron Dread, who was a top competitor.

Baron Dread had a quarrel with the Earl of London over commerce in the capital, but lost in a money battle, he came up with a plan.

It was a reputation that utilized patriotism.

Count Rondon's father was a recognized patriot, but his son, who inherited the family, was not as patriotic externally as his father.

so that.

Rumors spread that Count Rondon was trash that only took care of his teeth.

At the same time, he showed that he gave back some of the money he earned by giving people money back to society.

It was a plausible play.

Baron Dread went out from dawn to give food to people, and by showing a fake smile, he won the hearts of people.

As a result, rumors circulated that it was for Redford to use Baron Dread's top.

If only that was it. Count Rondon would not have overthrown Baron Dread, but Baron Dread did something unimaginable behind the scenes.

human trafficking and drugs.

He worked illegally and sold the people of Redford who had come to find work in connection with the Kronos Empire to the Empire.

In fact, Baron Dread's reputation would not have lasted long.

If time had passed, the truth would surely have leaked out, but before that the Earl of Rondon had toppled him and ate the top.

that look.

looked like a villain.

Ordinary people thought of Baron Dread as a good man.

Even if the truth is different, Count Rondon, who overthrew the good guys, was naturally condemned by people.

Rumors of Maekukno started from that time.

He did not actually sell the country or do anything that harmed the country, but people criticized Earl Rondon by looking at the outward facts.

one year, two years.

As the years passed, awareness took root.

Even as a trader, doing the right thing, people pointed out that money-crazy tycoons were doing things.

Roman Dmitry said.

"Has Count Rondon ever committed anything that could be called an evil deed? Arguing with Baron Dread is not a bad thing. Just like you compete with others at work. As it usually happened, in the process the Earl of Rondon settled all the debts Baron Dread left behind even though he was not obligated to repay it. Why do you think it was? Do you care about people's eyes? no. Reputation wasn't a problem, as people already pointed it out, but considering the circumstances of the people who supplied Baron Dread, I decided to do it myself.

the truth in front of you.

People wore sunglasses.

Some may say that the one who cheated, or the one who did not actively explain, was at fault.

However.

Is that really the right argument?

Before making a hasty judgment, there were clearly grounds for determining the truth.

A little knowledge of Baron Dread would have revealed him to be a villain, and Earl Rondon took the right procedure to be transparent in the process of merging the dread top.

How the hell does that mean he's evil? Simply because they did something out of the ordinary, people label every act as evil.

Count Rondon's reputation was built.

One start, biting the tail on the tail.

"If anyone can provide clear evidence that the Earl of Rondon is a patriot, I will release Jacqueline from this place. What the hell do you guys call Count Rondon trash? Is it because he has luxury? throwing a party for you? They are just legitimate acts of using one's property. Even if Count Rondon is a person who only takes care of himself. There is no reason for you to be criticized for not sacrificing yourself."

one prejudice.

It limits people's thinking.

Yoohyeon, a student at magic school, and Count Rondon.

Just as they decided that they needed help just because they were poor, and they thought they were people who would appreciate help, the people of Redford said that the Earl of Rondon must have done illegal and evil things differently than the average person because he was wealthy. Thought.

both.

It was just an illusion.

The world you live in is different from the world others live in.

In the same situation, even if one chooses good deeds, the world is that others may choose evil deeds.

"I will ask you again. Seriously, Count Rondon is clearly the tyrant you are talking about."

series of words.

People fell into confusion.

* * *

Roman Dmitry's words.

That's right.

Is the Earl of Rondon really a bastard?

Come to think of it, there was no reason.

He was branded a villain just because he destroyed Baron Dread, who had been kind to people, and from then on, whatever he did, he didn't look good.

In fact, the reason why Jacqueline started the riot was also funny.

Count Rondon was only using the money he earned himself, and he was angry that he had made a luxury.

The citizens of Redford looked bewildered.

attacking a wagon.

killed innocent soldiers.

Even in the face of blood and death, there was a justification for self-defense that this was the right thing to do, but if the premise that the Earl of Rondon was a villain disappears, that justification is lost.

In the end, they became killers.

A being who committed murder while blindly following the truth that did not exist in order to take care of their own teeth.

the truth in front of you.

It was embarrassing.

Roman Dmitry was the benefactor who settled Redford's debt.

Count Rondon was trying to do something for his country, not exile, but he was slaughtered by the citizens.

trust is broken

The hostility has faded.

However.

No one accepted reality.

The moment they put down the weapon they were holding, they didn't have the confidence to take responsibility for what they had done by mistake.

That was then.

"There is a place in Redford called Annabelle Nursery. Probably not everyone knows the name. Annabelle Orphanage Director, who takes care of homeless children and helps the needy, you called Redford's hero, just like Jacqueline. But why didn't you think about where Annabelle's fortune comes from? Annabelle is just an ordinary commoner. Wasn't it strange that she had the wealth to help people over the years?

Investigating the actions of the wicked.

The actions of the ancestors did not raise any questions.

People treated Annabelle's orphanage as a sanctuary solely for doing good.

Moment.

People were bewildered.

Why are you mentioning Annabelle Nursery now?

As the ominous thoughts creeping up and reaching a conclusion, Roman Dmitry spoke.

"A patron of Annabelle Nursery. He is the Earl of Rondon whom you accuse of trash."

hidden truth.

It was a story from a world that was so different from what people had seen and heard.