Dungeon Defense (WN)

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A public trial was held in Nibbleheim as planned.

In the city's central plaza, there were tens of thousands of Maine. It was to judge Barbatos and the entire Phantom Demon King in front of them. Even though the sentence was usually carried out in a court of law, the sentence was slightly deferred, but this time it was different.

The sentence will be pronounced and executed immediately. Preliminary candidates who were appointed to be judges in this trial. Marvas, Citri, Gamigen, Bazaar, and the four of them agreed on it. I proceeded as a prosecutor and prosecutor of some kind.

In short, a gamble that wears and beats.

There were no lawyers. The Pharisee Demon Kings had to defend themselves entirely by their own power. They didn't even have the authority to call witnesses. A trial worse than a military trial or a religious trial, has dealt with an unprecedented number of Demon Kings at once.

“... You couldn't have done the assassination..." ”

“Don't put that profanity in your mouth. Marvas and Bazaar are there, and you... ”

Maybe 50,000 citizens. In front of the Demon Kings, the Demons did not make a loud noise or stir up a commotion, but even the sound of 50,000 people whispering to their neighbors at the same time was already a huge vibration.

“Dantalian.”

Marvas, the judge, summoned me. As I approached him, Marvas whispered in my ear.

“I've entrusted you with this task, but is it going well?" ”

“Don't worry. The friendship of the Plains is like a solid fortress. ”

I answered the grave. In this trial, the plains must fall. Marvas, of course, was risking his political life right now.

“You don't have to trust me. Marvas, trust the Plains. ”

“I always trust you. ”

There's only one reason we didn't execute Barbato in the locker room. It was because of Barbatos himself. The citizens of Mahjong will never believe that Barbatos committed an assassination unless they find Barbatos completely guilty in public.

It is doubtful that the Neutrals and the mountain tribes created an autobiography. Even if we cannot confidently expose our suspicions in front of them, doubts remain persistent as rubble. I can't leave anything that might be dangerous in the future…….

“And most of all, I trust the truth. ”

Marvas looks at me with gray eyes.

“The truth is with us. Barbatos has assassinated Pymon and must destroy all Plains unless Barbatos is to be killed. Don't you think?”

“Yes, Sebastian Krator. That's what we all agreed on. ”

“Hmm.”

Marvas closes his eyes.

“Has this day finally come? It was a long and short day in the second month blind group. But, yeah. Maybe that's the end of it now. ”

Marvas will have different emotions. He was sentenced to death by a colleague who led an army together earlier. Nevertheless, the sturdiness of this man was seen in the fact that he did not retreat....

I feel kindness and respect. However, if they are judged politically correct, they cut the line neatly. That was the Demon King Marvas. That's why Marvas and I became partners.

“Dantalian. Are you confident you won't leave a remission?" ”

“I am confident I will not lose to repentance. ”

“...... That would be good. ”

Marvas slowly raises his eyelids. Marvas rises from his chair, shining dark grey eyes. That meant that the stage would be up to decorate today.

“Listen up, horsemen! ”

Marvas' voice echoes widely with a powerful magic.

Like an organ, the tone dips and crushes the air. Fifty thousand citizens silenced at once. The Orcs who came to see the child, who were furious with their colleagues, and the witches who were chatting with each other in the front row, all died because of Marvas' dominance.

“Here today, a crucial and serious truth shall be revealed! ”

Marvas came to the square. No one could look Marvas in the eye. Only pre-elected judges sitting on either side of Marvas were able to maintain their usual mood.

“It is a grave sin to kill the Demon King. In addition to that, the horror of assassination is unforgivable! Some of the people gathered here today committed that crime! ”

Gamekin smiles at you.

The Vatican was staring into the air with an eye that despised everything.

Citri, whose body has not yet fully recovered, gazed face-to-face with crutches in her arms.

I looked up at the sky. At noon, the blue sky continues indefinitely. The Wyvern of the Plaza's guards slowly flap their wings against the white clouds. It was a perfect day for someone to die.

I didn't have to worry. I take Baal's sword from Daisy, who is escorting me, and slash the heads of Barbatos and the Phantom Demon Kings. If Baal's sword has the ability, it is possible to decapitate Barbatos.

“As I, Marvas, declare in noble name, the truth will be revealed here in one hundred days, and wickedness will undoubtedly be punished immediately! You must be solemnly silent before this court! ”

There you go.

“Court is now in session for the Demon King Barbatos! ”

It is the beginning of a public format.

Marvas sits down and gestures.

“First, I interrogate the sinner, Zephyr. Bring him in!”

Jeopardy was brought up on the stage by the Neutral Demon Kings who played the role of the Guard.

He was wearing a thin cloth. It was almost white underwear. The Demon King's majesty or face was a thoroughly disdainful outfit. Citizens were shocked by Zephyr's clothes and the missing arm of one of them.

“Take off your protective gear. ”

The Neutral Demon Kings took off a helmet-like item from Brother Zepar's head. A helmet that prevents sight and hearing. It is currently being forcibly placed on all Plain Horse Kings. After the helmet was removed, his face was revealed as he had been put in jail for three days.

“Dantalian. Let's begin. ”

“Yes, Your Majesty. ”

I looked back at Brother Zephar.

This is a Arena, if you will. The Colosseum.

“ ……. ”

“ ……. ”

While tens of thousands of spectators were watching and four judges were judging, Jeffar and I faced each other on the stage. Our two goals collided head-on. Exposing Barbato's guilt. And proving Barbato's innocence.

I already laid the cobwebs three days ago.

‘What are you trying to say to yourself? ’

‘Please confess your innocence. That's the only way the plains survive. ’

‘You don't know anything. ’

I don't want to get caught in it. That was gambling.

In today's trial, there were two parts of my gamble. The first wager was against Brother Zephar and the other Phantom Demon King. The second bet is against Barbatos... In other words, I had to cross two hurdles to win a perfect victory.

Yes, it is.

As long as I decided to execute Barbato in the square instead of disposing of him in the locker room, naturally, there was also a possibility that I would lose.

So it was a fight.

Although my chances of winning were overwhelming, at least I was judging, the Plains had a chance of winning, too. It wasn't just a unilateral push from this side.

Knock yourself out, Zephyr.

We aim our invisible blades at each other. Don't even think about getting treated like a big brother. I will hunt you down with all my might.

“That Dantalian accuses the Demon King Barbatos of assassinating Pymon. ”

My voice also spread through the square through loudspeaking magic. The contents of the trial have already been released to some extent, but it has not prevented citizens from being appalled. Besides, I'd be shocked to find out that I'm the first man in Barbato to accuse her.

“I'll call the witnesses first. The seven Grand Dukes who appeared as witnesses today. I ask all of them to testify. ”

“I give my permission. The witness shall come forward in the order he calls them and stand on the testimony. ”

The first batsman was the Serpent Duke.

An old vampire climbs into the Witness Stone under the watchful eye of his servants. Two servants spread out a large mountain to protect the owner, because it was not pleasant for the vampire to be exposed to daylight.

“I solemnly declare to the esteemed Inquisitor that the Plaintiff will testify only to the truth. As I swear by Apollon and Hades, if any falsehood is found in my testimony, your judges will punish you for your sins on behalf of the Mankind, and the people in the square today will curse you with the will of Mankind. ”

The Serpent Duke bowed to the Demon Kings who appeared politely in the magistrate's court. The Serpent Duke greeted the four Demon Kings once at a fast pace. Finally, he turns his back and leans especially deeply towards the square.

When the ritual was concluded, I asked the Grand Duke.

“Serpent Duke, you have been personally contacted by the Demon King Barbato in December of this year. Is that correct?”

“Yes, Your Majesty. The messenger must have been contacted in secret by His Holiness, Lord Barbatos. ”

“What was the nature of the contact? ”

The Grand Duke glances over the square. It was to draw attention by answering slowly. The Grand Duke was only slightly hesitant, but the air in the square became tense in an instant.

“…… I'm afraid to speak up. ”

“You promised to speak the truth here today. Silence can never replace the truth, because silence is merely an act of suspending lies. ”

I stared hard at the Serpent Duke. However, the conversation we had was premeditated, so it was as if the Serpent Duke was embarrassed.

“Of course, there is no deception or reprieve in front of you, the most powerful rulers in the world. Haona, sometimes the truth hurts the person who puts it in their mouth. ”

“What are you trying to say? ”

“I ask you to promise me your safety. ”

As soon as the Serpent Duke finished speaking, the square swarmed. The act of publicly demanding safety in court was an insult to the judges. Rude, unknowable, and some violent citizens yelled.

“Quiet.”

Marvas says, and the commotion in the square is quiet. Marvas glances at the Serpent.

“You are our witness, and this is our court. I've already assured you of safety, but you need another guarantee. ”

“I have no place to pray, Your Majesty. Hao Na Saeng wants absolute safety no matter what the outcome of the trial. ”

“You have our word. ”

Marvas rises up and lowers his head.

“Last December. What have you heard from Barbatos? ”

“It was about King Pymon, who has already ascended, Your Grace. ”

“What are the specifics? ”

“…… Barbatos. ”

The Serpent Duke opened his mouth for a moment.

“Barbatos has ordered his predecessor to assassinate Pymon. ”

― ― It was the moment the explosion sounded like an explosion in the square.