The Annette and Viscount Padge family fought Wahash, the head of Vault Toyfel, and were responsible for her mother's death. Furthermore, a week had passed since the Skinner Marquis, who had manipulated Viscount Padge and planned to crush the House of the Duke of Alway, had all been captured.
Into the seventh moon, during the hot days when the summery sun shined, Jared was accompanied by Olivier and Yennie, taking to the mansion of his grandfather, Nicklas Daum.
I already had a client when I was put through to the reception room. Father Johann and stepmother Karina, brother Loyk. There was plenty of people involved in the incident a week ago with Olivier's father, Duke Harald Alway, and - Wahash, the father of Jared's mother, Liz Murphy.
We should have gathered at the House of the Duke of Alway, which is supposed to have the highest status, but even if the head of the continent's most powerful assassination organization is included in Fujiko, we can't invite him to the House of the Duke. It's like there's no Duke's house security or anything like that for Wahash, but it's not the same as being invited to break in. As a result, Niklas' mansion, known to Wahash, was chosen.
"Now that we've all gathered, let me tell you how this one ends"
Nicklas quietly opened his mouth making sure he had all the faces.
"Though I didn't lay my hands directly on the former court magician Liz Murphy, I ordered him to be killed, to push him until he committed suicide. Abduction of Jared Murphy. Furthermore, it was found too guilty of attempting to kill Jared, who is determined to take over the Baron Dowm family and become a court magician, and Olivier Alway, his fiancée and eldest daughter of the Duke of Alway. As a result, Viscount Padge was found guilty of death."
- Death penalty.
As Jared had expected, Viscount Padge was to die even if Wahash did not lay his hands directly. I've only looked at her a few times, so I don't really think about it. If I insist, I want you to use the time left, be aware of your sins and regret them.
"Go on, as far as Annette Padge is concerned, I've decided to go to jail. There were voices of death from attempts to kill a feat former court magician, etc., but there was also a defense that leaving two children to die my mother would not be sneaky. For this reason, the conclusion is still unclear, but it is thought that he will suffer the painful sight of being imprisoned until his death"
Annette, who had just been captured, said she kept saying she wasn't bad. But when you find out there's a possibility of death, change your attitude. There was also a reason why he sought a commutation of his sentence by throwing up everything he knew on behalf of his father, who had been trying to keep his mouth shut. In the process, he made it clear that Rex's father was not Johann, and also revealed his unjust counterpart, who was also his real father. It turns out that the person was also involved in more than one crime and has already been captured and imprisoned.
- But it would have been easier to be on death row.
Reminds me of Cornelia Alway, who was detained the other day. She has been sentenced to house arrest within the clan for having been handled internally by the Dukes. It's no different than being imprisoned than not being able to do from one room of the room, but the treatment is better than being put in jail.
Not for Annette. Beyond being held captive and tried by the Knights, the place to imprison is jail. There are no nobles or civilians there. No, I hear that if you're noble, you get terrible bullying from the civilians. I have also heard that women in particular are remarkable. Until now, as daughter of the Viscount family, prison must be a living hell for Annette, who even plainly contemplates taking the lives of others but still intends to treat herself better.
"The fact that the Marquis Skinner, arguably the real culprit, also thought of crushing the Duke's house, which is in charge of defending the King's capital, and many evils in the process were bright, led to the death penalty. Likewise, the Skinner Marquis, together with the Viscount of Padge, will be destroyed."
Wahash, everyone took a breath except Harald.
Even the Marquis can't help but think that the Royal Palace will make the most thoughtful decision.
Regardless, it can also be seen as a rebellion because Marquis Skinner, who is also the Knight Commander, tried to crush the Duke's house. It may be that the Lord's neck alone did not fit, and that it took a heavy look at the matter that he decided to crush even the Marquis, and that he made it appear that such a foolish thing would never happen again.
"Father, what happened to Rex and Claire?
"The two of you will not be imprisoned. Firstly, the destruction of the Viscount Padge family led Annette's mother to take Rex and Claire back to her parents" home "
Johann looks slightly relieved. No matter how much Rex wasn't his own child, he lived with both his son and his thoughts for twelve years. It is not the unjust, but the fruitful, which leads to Krall. It was natural for me to think that I didn't want it to end badly.
Still, Johann couldn't say he'd take them both. It's not Johann's fault, but over the years, Lex and Claire, mainly Annette, have been abusing Karina and Loyk. I've even threatened to kill Loyk as far as Annette goes.
I know Karina isn't thinking of revenge, and I know she's not someone who can do that, but she couldn't think of anything else Johann would put her two children in the reception mansion.
Karina comforted and supported Johann after Liz's death. In contrast, Annette did nothing. This difference is huge. Decision-making was a week ago. The kids found out about Annette's evil. On top of that, he was going to kill everyone, including Johann, so accepting no matter how much as a father is is too difficult.
"Neither of us will be allowed to name nobles after adulthood. Claire could change the situation if she marries someone. That kid shows deep reflection. Confused by knowing my mother's sins, she told me in tears that she couldn't do anything. That's why it's so warm. However, marriage to nobility was also forbidden until Rex. At the same time, you cannot hold a position involving the country and if you break it, you will be imprisoned"
At the end of her sister and brother, Jared feels unspeakable. That's not just Jared. Johann and Karina and Loyk were the same.
I think it's reasonable when it comes to the crawl. Depending on her, we can start all over again. My grandfather said there was talk of sending him to the monastery, but Annette's mother - that is, Claire's grandmother - swore to take care of him responsibly, so it was never a heavy punishment. He also seemed to be involved in one of his mother's cases, but as a result of confusion about knowing his mother's facts and not knowing who to turn to for help, he said he had no other options to follow.
But not for Rex. He had just learned the facts of his mother, looked down on his brothers and had no doubt that he could be the master. I didn't seem to know you were just an unjust child and you seemed shocked, but that doesn't matter. At his will, he tried to kill Johann, whom he believed to be his father. Sin was too heavy. Still considered to be a child.
It now seems mentally unstable, and in the worst case scenario, sending them to an institution for aristocratic children is also an option. Either way, it is decided that adults will cease to be aristocrats. It's not up to Jared to know if his grandmother will take care of him even after adulthood. Like Claire, the rest of my life depended on Rex.
Having heard the end of the Annettes, Jared realizes that it's all over again.
"Wahash, don't kill Annette."
"What's the matter, suddenly doing something like that?
Niklas stabbed Wahash with a nail.
"I'm afraid Annette might be unhappy that she's alive."
"You don't have to worry about that. Such a woman would be better punished if she were imprisoned and left to suffer alive. Above all..."
Wahash stopped the words once, and looked at Jared,
"I admitted to my grandson that it was my loss. If I kill Annette now, I'm gonna break my promise."
"Then let's believe it."
Jared pinched his mouth after confirming that Nicklas was convinced to snort.
"So, how far did it end up as scripted?
"Everything but your strength."
- Son of a bitch.
I hold my fist against the flat Wahash.
"Calm down. I've summoned Vault Toyfel, checked the details, and connected. Everything was possible because Dolph Ayne was gone. That you created an incentive to defeat that man - thank you. You took Liz's revenge."
Not as the head of the organization, but as one father, Jared unties the fist he was holding in Wahash, and arms himself like infidelity.
Olivier, sitting next to him, smiled watching Jared take an unusual, year-to-year attitude. Jared is a little uncomfortable because he realizes that gaze. Thanks, getting ahead of Wahash makes me more anxious about controlling emotions I'm not originally good at.
"Well, I want to talk about the future. Harald, you're here for that."
At the end of the ex-post report, Niklas proceeds to the conversation again.
"First of all, Baron Dowm's family - my successor is you, Johann"
"Chi, Father?
"Furthermore, the successor of Johann shall be defined as Leuc. This is already a matter of decision. Other relatives admit it. I will not tolerate objections."
Johann wasn't the only one who was surprised. Karina and Loyk didn't even seem to think they would be chosen as successors, etc., and they were circling their eyes.
"Johan, I thought you were a fool. I can tell you that I was disappointed that I didn't love my children, that I left my wife alone, and that I didn't care about my family. But I couldn't tell the truth. I am disqualified as a father. Your grief, your love for Liz, your thoughts on Jared, now that you know everything, I can safely count on you."
"Me - no, am I okay?
"Because it's you, it is. It's not going to be the same until I leave active duty. However, if you can, come back to the main house. And, Loyk, Karina"
"Yes!
My father-in-law.
To the two nervous, Nicklas quietly bowed his head.
"I can only apologize for what I've never been able to do better to you two, no matter how far you've been from Johann. I'm sorry. If you can, I want you to make amends from now on. And please be our heir."
"Keep your head up, father-in-law. Thank you for your concern. But are you sure Loyk is your husband's successor?
"Whatever. Maybe he cares about Jared, but this kid becomes a court magician and gets the countenance. Karina, I sincerely appreciate Jared as my grandfather for loving and caring for her son as well. But now I want you to think of Loyk the best."
"Okay. I will accept that talk with all due respect. Please, guide Loyk to the Lord of the House of Barons Daum."
Karina wept and bowed her head. Loyk also continues in a hurry.
For her, it was thought that her son would never prevail. It's more Royck in turn than Jared won't win, but as long as Annette's around, it's hard. That's what I thought. I would have liked Jared, a legitimate successor as at least resistance, to succeed the Baron Dowm family - but I didn't think Royck would be chosen to succeed my husband around.
When I turn my gaze to another beloved son I fear, he is as happy as he is about himself. My fiancée is with me.
The tears that were accumulating in my eyes spill naturally. Karina thanked the people who were here and Liz, who admired her like a sister who was not here.
Karina, who had suffered for so long, was finally liberated.