Chapter 210

Chapter 210

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Chapter 210

"What did you say!"

The representatives of House Apeto cried out, but the judge's declaration that no one could leave was firm.

"It's to protect all those gathered here and prevent any involved parties from fleeing. Please wait a moment."

"So you're implying that we would run away from here! How rude."

"What family are you from? If you dare to disregard Apeto to this extent, surely..."

'They have a notable ability to interpret everything in their favor.'

Yuder, watching these scenes play out like a farce, turned his head toward Kishiar. He was observing the seven grand judges who were locked in conversation. As it happened, it seemed the evidence they'd requested had arrived, as lower-ranking judges rushed in with paper bundles tied with string.

Not long afterward, one of the judges approached Kishiar and politely bowed his head.

"The seven grand judges have sent this to ask for His Grace Duke Peletta's opinion on the matter of reading the confidential evidence."

In his hand was a rolled-up piece of paper and a pen.

"I'll check it first."

Yuder stepped forward to receive them, making sure there were no problems in anticipation of any unforeseen circumstances.

'There's no issue, the content... they want to know which part of the submitted evidence we wish to designate for reading.'

Having confirmed, he passed the paper to Kishiar. He quickly read the content and briefly wrote his response at the bottom. The judge took the reply and immediately returned to the seven grand judges.

"Do you have any idea which part I designated?"

Kishiar opened his mouth leisurely. Yuder blinked a few times before replying softly.

"I didn't read the entire record, so I can't be sure... but since House Apeto has requested this to clarify why they've committed such acts, shouldn't it relate to that?"

"Correct."

A soft smile spread across Kishiar's face as he leaned back in his chair.

"I tried to gloss over and skip the sad history of House Apeto for the sake of Prince Aishes, but if they insist on this, what can I do?"

They have no choice but to reveal the truth to defend themselves. With that remark, Yuder instantly had an inkling of which part Kishiar had requested.

'It must be the part related to the Blood of Blessing.'

How would House Apeto react when the sins they had long hidden came to light? They probably wouldn't be able to keep posturing so boldly.

Even the mere thought brought a sense of satisfaction, but Yuder was slightly curious if the seven grand judges would indeed permit the reading of such a secretive part in front of everyone.

"But if it's that part, might not the seven grand judges refuse to accept it?"

"The reason there are seven grand judges is to decide the verdict by majority vote. It's the same in this case."

Kishiar lightly gestured toward the seven grand judges with the hand resting on his knee.

"As long as four or more agree, it can be read. Two of them took bribes from Apeto this time, and two others, though not bribed, have deep connections with other ducal houses. And the remaining three were personally appointed by His Majesty the Emperor right after his enthronement."

"So then..."

A majority of four out of seven was necessary, but if the Emperor's faction only contained three, how could the remaining one be fulfilled? It was an unfair selection process, even if it wasn't a quality trial. Seeing Yuder's furrowed brow, a slightly colder smile than usual played on Kishiar's lips.

"No way!"

Despite the Apeto representative struggling and shouting, he was unable to overpower the soldiers holding him.

Taking advantage of this, the judge read the remaining part.

"Anything to survive, even if it means becoming a devil. I want answers, regardless of the sacrifices, since we are born to survive. The First Prince said that no answers can be found with the power of the Awakeners, but the Second Prince trusted me. Together we will definitely see the end of this research... That's it."

"..."

Everyone was speechless, except for the Apeto representative shouting in protest.

"...So that's why."

Someone sitting in the gallery muttered in a stunned voice. He was not the only one with such thoughts.

As if woken up from a dream, the people started stirring all at once, and not just the detained representative of the Apeto family; other representatives also rushed out to protest. Echoing around was the Apeto side's refusal to agree to the disclosure of this information, and allegations that it was an outright lie.

Yuder turned his eyes to the oldest man who was banging on the desk in front of him with a husky voice.

"Regardless, it's already not an issue for the Second Prince and Elder Priest Beltrail! Duke Apeto has nothing to do with it! Don't drag him into this disgraceful affair!"

"No involvement. Really?"

Once again, when Kishiar opened his mouth, the angry glances of the Apeto family's representatives turned back to him.

"Even if the late Second Prince Lenore helped Beltrail, do you think all of this could have been possible without the tacit approval and help of the Duke?"

"Don't speak without evidence!"

"Evidence. I will, of course, present it."

"What? What are you..."

Whether they were speechless or not, Kishiar did not rise from his seat but instead smiled. As he raised his hand, Nathan Zuckerman, who had been standing silently beside the witnesses, approached and pulled out a piece of paper from his bosom.

"This is a document with the personal seal of Duke Apeto, intended to support the terrible research of Beltrail Shand Apeto."

For a moment, Yuder heard a roar that seemed to shake the entire imperial court.

"We didn't hear such a thing! It's a lie! It's a lie!"

"It's a manipulation by Duke Peletta! It's definitely a fake!"

"Whether it's fake or not, you'll know when you see it."

Kishiar elegantly twisted his hand and extended the paper toward the grand judges.

"I will submit the final piece of evidence."

'It's over.'

Yuder, watching the Apeto representatives in chaos and despair, and the murmuring crowd, had a feeling that everything was over.

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