Chapter 505

Chapter 505

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Chapter 505

It was as good as a declaration of "Let's not discuss this matter further." None of the nobles present dared to counter the statement. Sitting alone at the top of the staircase behind Duke Diarca, even the Crown Prince seemed to tacitly agree, as if he had heard nothing.

This was the power and influence that Duke Diarca held. At a time when other noble families were not faring well, his weight in the situation was incomparable to anyone else's. For the Duke to even converse with a commoner was already remarkable; it was only natural that anyone less would be treated as insignificant and ignored. Everyone thought as much.

The Commoners of the Cavalry have made some impressive advances by involving an outsider... but we'll let this go.

It would be a relief if I don't hear news about that male escort being killed on his way home tonight.

"The only person who can make that decision would be His Majesty the Emperor, don't you think?"

Therefore, when Yuder responded in such a manner, many doubted their own ears.

Yuder stood in his spot, his demeanor unchanged from earlier. No shift in his expression could be discerned as he faced Duke Diarca. It was as if, in Yuder's eyes, he was no different from Baron Durmand. The nobles present were shocked.

A few nobles looked at Yuder's face as if they were looking at a man who would soon be dead, whispering among themselves.

With a steely gaze, Yuder looked directly into the eyes of the aging Duke and continued.

"To speak frankly, the one who brought an unauthorized gift is also the person who abruptly rejected my proposal for a toast. We cannot simply overlook this inexplicable situation based on someone's word. This is because the safety of His Majesty the Emperor and all the attendees is at stake."

To dare refer to the Duke as 'someone!' Nobles loyal to the Diarca family glared at Yuder with faces flushed in suppressed fury and disbelief.

"..."

"However, aside from the immediate need for an investigation, I have my suspicions. Perhaps the person who asked for trust in me and the Cavalry has no trust in us. Maybe that's why you're avoiding the toast despite no issues"

Yuder directed a chilling smile and his gaze toward Baron Durmand. His slowly uttered words spread around like the chill of a winter wind.

"Just a thought."

"What nonsense are you spouting?" Baron Durmand shouted. Even if it were true, he had to vehemently deny it here.

"Is it?"

Yuder spoke as he twirled the cup in his hand, just like Duke Diarca had done earlier.

"Then prove it."

Instead of flatly denying it, make everyone else see and believe.

Just as Yuder has done.

Baron Durmand's eyebrows twitched as if he had heard an unsaid implication.

"We have many capable members in our Cavalry. With their skills, there's no need to call for an outside investigation. If Baron Durmand would kindly lend us the food he consumed and his hand, we could solve everything."

Thud. As if struck by an invisible force, everyone's head seemed to lower. Baron Durmand clenched his fists, as if Yuder would grab his hands right there.

"What are you talking about? An investigation by the Cavalry? Are you threatening me? What do you intend to do?"

"Curious about our investigative methods? Then grant us permission to proceed."

Yuder had said nothing about how he planned to utilize the members of the Cavalry who had special abilities. This silence cast confusion and uncertainty into the minds of nobles who knew little about the Awakeners.

Most of the Cavalry are like you, having only the power to destroy things, or so I heard. Was I mistaken?

You're bluffing by saying that difficult tasks can be easily accomplished even with magic tools.

Yet, even while thinking this, a chill ran down their spines whenever they caught sight of the massive monster standing far behind Yuder. Could there be truth to his claims? Such were the thoughts that crossed their minds.

"Take it."

"..."

Durmand hesitated, unable to readily extend his hand. Duke Diarca urged him on.

"Durmand, drink."

"...Your Grace."

Durmand desperately called out to Duke Diarca, but the Duke's expression remained unchanged. Reluctantly, Durmand took the glass. Careful not to let his hand tremble, he brought it close to his lips. Instead of the sweet aroma typical of wine, a bitter, pungent smell wafted from it, almost rotting his nose.

The claim that no one had ever been harmed by drinking Quelochet was a lie. Baron Durmand had never once tasted this wine himself.

'...'

Durman's breathing quickened. Moments later, he braced himself and took a sip. Everyone watched as his Adam's apple bobbed.

And then, moments later,

"Ugh!"

A red rash spread across Baron Durmand's face and body, and he vomited violently. He collapsed right there and then.

Just before losing consciousness, the last thing he saw was Yuder Aile's unfathomably dark eyes.

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