Eventually, I decided to use the 'ESP Medal' to let me see if Reich (who decided to let me call him by his abbreviated name because it's hard to say) was acting.

Knowing the existence of the item 'Read the Mind', Sedham and Crawla naturally did not look good, but Leiha rather agreed with me as a delight.

"Then ask the question.... uh... was it the dark one who was brainwashing you and your people?

"I think whoever put me in that state is human...... However, that power...... the beings that had bound and manipulated my mind for years did have signs of darkness. You saved me from it, and it won't take me a lifetime to repay you."

"I entrust myself to the power of others... what a disgrace. But that was also the only salvation for me... I am now in front of an overwhelmingly stronger force than that ghost...... Oh, I want to be ruled by the power of the Lord, I want to be bound, I want to be ambushed..."

"I see... But suddenly, they say you're loyal. Aren't you acting with the intention of keeping me alert and running away?

"There is no such thing. It is only natural to pledge your permanent loyalty to the Lord of the Flow (Orli) as a subordinate (Shi). If you doubt it, I'm going to drag the heart out of you right now, and I'm going to show you that there's only red in the truth."

"Ahh. Lord of the stream (Orli) doubts me...... Horrible, my neighbor, but he who should believe in me... That's about it. I want the Lord to end this lonely life right now!

"Oh well.... I get it."

Horribly, the loyalty and vows she told me were utter sincerity with no backs or tables.

Loyalty, to put it in a nutshell, also had many emotions that I didn't want to touch......

Of course I don't like being turned against strong hostility like I did when I was a helicopter, but a favor (?) It's also heavy if you go too far...... I just used one spell...... I didn't know that would unintentionally plant emotions that would involve a person's life...... horrible.

"What do you say? That sister is serious, isn't she?

From next to Crawla, who is comparing me to Reyja with a truly subtle look, Sedam said. I don't care what you think, it's interesting.

No, I'm still a man, too. Just because you're dead doesn't mean you're not greedy at all.

I can't handle it without it any more than I know 'the heart' poorly. Before that, I was admired by a beautiful woman like this hunk of color (?) And there's no way I feel bad about it.

But hey......

"... I don't have a point, but I hear you do"

"You can believe it!? Thanks!

"... that's fine. By the way, the key mastermind, you don't get any information on the person who was manipulating them?

"Mm-hmm. Right. I meant vague memories, but let me know if you remember anything at all."

"Of course you are"

"I don't need this anymore..."

Or I don't want to use this item for the time being. Crawler said he was about to end up carrying an 'ESP medal' on his back.

"If you point that at me, I'll let you cut off your friend's edge!?"

With his hands on his hips and his face slightly red, Crawla declared clearly. It would be a natural reaction as a living human being.

A natural reaction, huh? Thankful more than anything to me right now.

……

"What, what? Anyway, you think it would have been nice if a woman listening to anything like that dark elf!?"

"No...... Thank you, Crawler. That's how you keep scolding me."

"Ha!?"

Thus, there was a little confusion, but Reykha provided us with as much information as we could remember going on.

The man who ordered her and tried to assassinate me in the city of Lellis is a nobleman with a black beard, whose crest appears to be a sword and sail pattern.

When I hear that story, Sedam punches me in the hand.

Some of the precautionary figures that emerged from the adventurers' previous investigations matched the criteria.

His name is Baron Navy Corbal.

He's a leading man with a seat on the council, and for a merchant faction below the chairman of the review, he seems to be a tattered figure above his eyes.

There are many disturbing rumors that there are frequent missing persons around Baron Corbal's mansion, that suspicious people are in and out, that maids have seen him perform a ritual to glorify the dark.

Of course, the adventurers had conducted a rumour-backed investigation and concluded that it was somewhat close to the truth. There, it is information from the assassin himself at the time.

"This is decisive. Baron Corbal must be the Dark Worshipper."

"Are you going to get into the baron's mansion?"

"We're here for you!

"No, what are you talking about? It wouldn't be a good idea for individuals to arrest criminals on their own."

First of all, I ask the adventurers and guards who are moving for me at the moment to only identify Baron Corval's whereabouts and stop him from fleeing, and to keep a close watch around his mansion for the moment.

Then I took Sedham, Crawla and Laiha and I headed to the capitol.

I thought it was a sudden story, but I request a meeting with Speaker Browse, and the commander of the guard.

I reported to the Speaker of the Review and to the Commander of the Guard, who came out in a hurry, that Baron Nave Corbal was the mastermind behind my attempts to assassinate me and the Speaker of the Review and that he was likely a dark worshipper (demonist).

Although he is the political enemy of the President of the Council, both the Speaker of the Review and the Commander of the Guard are stunned to hear that nobility had violated a special taboo in this world, such as worshipping the Dark One.

"You surprised me. But thank you, there seems to be no doubt."

"There is also the testimony of that dark elf and circumstantial evidence examined by the adventurers. Let's arrest Baron Corbal for assassination and cult worship."

"Hmm...... Lord Margils. May I?

Originally, it's odd that the chairman of the review would confirm that to me.

Now that I know that, the chancellor of the review who draws on my intentions and listens to me is still a cutter.

"Of course, I take it for granted that you arrest me. It's just that he's likely to use suspicious powers derived from the dark. Besides, I want to show you a sign of friendship with the city of Lellis... and I want you to help me arrest him."

"What?... the chairman of the review? Are you sure?

"Thank you very much. I'm really sorry to bother you, but I need your help. Commander, from now on, we need you to work with Lord Margils on Baron Corval's arrest."

"... Ha"

Sedham and Crawla, Laiha looked at our interaction in a strange way.

From the perspective of adventurers and assassins, even though there is clear evidence, and yet there is the power to do so, it is still possible to deliberately gain the understanding of the city.

But if you think you're someone who makes you scorn the law depending on your mood, people will stop trusting me one day. The Speaker of the Review also understands that I am trying to take a stand to respect the laws of the City of Lellis, and he has come to the point.

"Lord Wizard, by the way, it's about your dark elf..."

"Oh, I did. She turns over to the guard. Give him a fair trial."

……

Reykha, who committed (attempted) assassinations and kidnappings in this city, had his hands in custody for once. He insisted he wanted me to tie him up, not Sedam, and at that time he looked somewhat happy, but I didn't realize that.

The guard commander, who had always seen Leiha kneeling beside me except when walking, with a subtle look, hesitated.

"But thank you. She's the Wizard's … well, she behaves like a squire?

"Apart from that and this. Unfortunately, she's guilty in this city of Lellis. It is only natural to judge it under the laws of Lellis."

I do find it pathetic to stick out to the official constitution after being made to feel that much loyalty directly.

Know her face and follow her...... there may be nothing to complain about (besides Crawler) walking with her as a subordinate.

But for what she's done, you have to put a bullet on it somewhere. No matter how brainwashed they were, they could have killed someone before. And the bullying should not be something sweet, such as my personal forgiveness. Should be.

"If that's the case...... The trial is scheduled to take place at the end of the month… 10 days later, so until then she will keep it with the guards"

"The trial will require a guarantor in addition to the defense attorney... Lord Margils to be her guarantor?

"... oh, whatever"

Guarantor? I'm not sure about the trial system in this world (Sedia), but that's how much bone you could break. Rather, I want to defend you as much as I want.

Somehow, I wish I could get it done for a few years of confinement or something like forced labour.

"... for once, I tell you, she was brainwashed with the evil magic of a dark worshipper (demonist). Numerous crimes were not her intention, and now she says she wants to reflect deeply and atone for her sins. With due regard there, I want you to help me so that there is a generous verdict."

Mm-hmm. Is this a little too much? If they think they put pressure on the trial, she could be at a disadvantage......

"Yeah, of course I know. Leave it to me."

"We'll notify all guards to make sure you're comfortable until trial day"

... At this time, I thought the atmosphere was somewhat strange...

I noticed when Sedham didn't say anything (rather nibbling).

It was only a few hours after that that that I found out where Baron Corval was.

The place, without any twists, is his mansion.

A party of the adventurers, who excelled in secrecy, said they worked with the Bandit Guild to explore the interior and find the barons and their men heading to the basement.

adventurers, bandits and guards lay thick siege nets not only on the ground, but also underground, as the basement, may also be an escape passage, etc.

His mansion was surrounded by high walls, like other aristocratic and luxurious mansions, on the high ground in the city of Lellis, in a luxurious residential area.

The hard-closed gate is decorated with swords and sail crests as Leiha said.

Beyond the gate I didn't feel any signs of people, but the area was full of adventurers, guards, and wild horses.... I don't care what you think about this, you're going to notice this one.

Still no reaction means you're giving up, or actually there's a secret way out and you're on the run... or are you preparing some kind of fantastic means of reversal that sounds like a cult follower.

Maybe the last one.

"Lord Wizard! Ready to enter!

Seven fully armed guards aligned themselves in front of me.

I told the Guard Commander in advance to elect a guard to accompany me (in front of the building, I will (...) accompany him). Looks pretty strong, as I hoped.... Well, to a lesser extent than the Knights of Calvinella.

To these seven, I also see Sedam thinking about a pair of adventurers' parties......

"Oh, we shouldn't be this time."

"Hmm? Really?

Honestly, I didn't think there was any more adventurer I could count on than Sedam.

"We already know enough about you. But the others don't..."

I see.

You mean make an edge with other adventurer parties than the Sedams?

"You're not as smart as Sedam, but if you're on your arm, that's where you are, right?

"Oh, right. Regards."

It was the warrior who did the escort squad who brought his own party along while it was good.

I am aware that I am also acting on my own initiative, but Sedam thinks a lot in Sedam. Sometimes, even if it's not what I intended.

I nodded lightly at Sedam in gratitude. He smiles, too, slightly up the edge of his mouth.

"... the wild horses... no, everyone on the tour will be paying attention, right? You should be brave enough to talk before you go in here."

"Ugh..."

Yes, we must take the advice of our esteemed colleagues sincerely.

No matter how sorry I am.