CH 135

The security chief was not okay, but he tried to calmly answer him because he came here after careful calculation of which line to hold.

“Of course, he was a victim in that case, but not in additional cases. I don’t think it’s something to say here, so you should come together with us.”

“Additional case? What’s that?” The Duke of Hamilton asked.

The security commander glanced at Rian. Rian read from his eyes that something was going wrong.

“I think Grand Duke Tertius hit first. He’s going to tie me up. I already know that the top executives of Deniz are all on my side…”

“Attempted murder, fraud, and smuggling of hallucinogenic drugs have been reported, Your Grace.”

With a slight pause, the Duke of Hamilton’s eyes were colored with astonishment. Rian denied his words with a contemplated face.

“Wa… What nonsense are you talking about? What do you mean attempted murder?”

“Well, that’s what the report says. As the Count said, it may not be the case, so come with the security force for now.”

His tone was polite, but he was only forcing his poise. Of course, Rian’s charges had not been proven, but the security captain’s mind was already tilted. That’s what happened since he came into the house without permission.

There was no evidence, but he was an opportunist and, as usual, judged that the stronger one moved in the right direction.

However, the Duke of Hamilton was also a high-ranking nobleman who could not be ignored, so he pretended to be as polite as possible so that there was no hindrance.

“Who’s the reporter? Grand Duke Tertius?”

“That’s right.”

“That’s why you’re so arrogant.”

“No, Your Grace. As a subject of His Majesty the Emperor, I just do things according to the procedures, I have no other intentions.”

Still, Duke Hamilton, who had maintained his composure so far, burst into anger at him.

“I will immediately go to His Majesty and inform him of the injustice of this matter. How could you try to rely on his power by selling his Majesty’s name as a noble even if it was a Grand Duke!”

“… Let’s go, Count Felice.”

“How dare you drag someone out of my house!”

The Duke of Hamilton seemed to be angrier at the fact that Rian was being taken away by the authority of the Grand Duke Tertius. It was a kind of paradox created by a sense of inferiority.

When Duke Hamilton was angry, his soldiers guarding the Duke flocked. Naturally, they also had a history of guarding and escorting the mansion.

“Your Highness, calm down. If it turns out that he’s not guilty, I’ll send him back to you soon.”

The security commander was embarrassed and tried to calm the Duke. The Duke of Hamilton’s private soldiers surrounded them, and an immediate confrontation unfolded.

Rian was the target, but in this situation, he was confused and hid behind the Duke because he didn’t know what to do.

At that time, the sound of a low heel rubbing the floor walked into the drawing room.

“Father, let him go.”

“Hales?”

“What are you talking about? He’s your husband.”

Hales approached Rian with an expressionless face and looked at Rian once.

“If as he said he really is innocent, he will soon be released. But if he does not obediently go now, His Majesty will be angry with you too. Not to mention wielding his sword.”

Hales persuaded her father in a calm tone. Duke Hamilton was infinitely weak to his daughter.

He soon calmed down and looked around.

“Whoa, that’s right. I think I’m too excited.”

“Hales, what do you think I’m going to do there…?”

When the Duke agreed with Hales, Rian immediately protested. Hales remained silent, and the Duke, who calmed down, spoke in a calm tone again.

“No one will hurt you because you are my son-in-law. I’d rather you have a clear investigation and come out. I’ll try to finish the investigation quickly outside.”

“…Father-in-law!”

Only then were the knights of the security forces, who were about to pull out their swords, relieved and removed their hands from the swords.

“Thank you for calming down the commotion, and I’ll take you home.”

The chief of security said, saluting Hales. Somehow, the way he treated her was much more polite than to Rian.

“Hey, wait a minute. Hales…!”

Rian couldn’t hide his nervousness. He looked at Hales anxiously the whole time, but Hales never looked at his face.

Her attitude seemed strange to the Duke of Hamilton, and the Duke closed his mouth as he glanced at her complexion.

The security captain opened the road and stared at Rian as if to welcome him.

In the end, Rian only vaguely looked at Hales but was unable to overcome the coercion and walked slowly. Then he turned around and shouted as if he remembered something.

“You have to trust me! It’s all a trap!”

It was not until everyone disappeared that Hales raised her head and stared in the direction where Rian disappeared.

“Hales, did you two argue? If you want to solve it, you can do it now. First, let’s go to the imperial palace…”

“No, father. Stop it.”

Hales made a sad face and said firmly. Duke Hamilton waited silently for her story.

“Neither do I. I don’t know yet. But, I… Maybe I saw the wrong person. Don’t do anything and watch a little bit.”