Are you sure this is the crime scene?
"This is ...... Viscount MacGregor.

　As Yuyin waited for someone nearby to call the guards, a middle-aged man in a dignified-looking dark purple robe appeared with several soldiers in tow.
　A middle-aged man in a dignified-looking dark purple robe appeared with several soldiers. The wrinkles on his skinny face were deep, and he always wore an ironic expression on his face, as if he had been pasted on.

　Ralph Brett MacGregor.
　He is a knight under the Marquis of Edfelt with jurisdiction over one small city.

　He specializes in magic rather than martial arts, and as a magician in the service of the same marquis, he has fought with Yuin on several occasions.
　However, they do not get along well.
　Ralph comes from a family with a short history, having been knighted only 15 years after his father's death, but he has a strong sense of nobility and upward mobility. The knight-errant Yuyin, who is only a soldier of the aristocracy, is completely looked down upon, and although I have greeted him a few times, he is not someone I want to have much to do with.

　Now, most of the knights and soldiers in the Marquis' territory are gathered here in Teiracaines.
　But why did Ralph come to this scene?

"It's too much for the guards to handle. I've decided to handle it myself.
"I see. I'm sure the guards have already been informed of the situation. ......

　I'm sure you're aware of the situation.
　And this is an incident that involves a complicated situation between nations.
　I'm sure the higher-ups thought that they should send a knight, any knight, to help resolve the situation.

　When Yu Ying was about to be convinced of this, the soldiers Ralph had brought with him were already pointing their swords at Yu Ying.

"...... what?
It's no use playing dumb. Isn't it you who is at fault?

　Ralf cut him off in a decisive tone that did not allow for any excuses.

　Yuyin didn't know what Ralph was talking about.
　But he knew that something even worse than he had imagined was about to happen.

"Oh, no, you've got it all wrong!　I'm talking about .......
Seize it!

　Under Ralph's command, the soldiers assembled Uin and lassoed him without question.

What are you doing?　Stop it!　Get off me!
Father! Father!

　Yuyin was dragged away, leaving Wilfred there.

　* *

　One of the towers on the city wall.
　One of the towers on the city wall. It was a week after the incident that Ralph showed up at the prison where Yuyin was held.

"Hello, how are you? I've decided to execute you.
"...... Are you kidding me?　You haven't even been tried yet.

　It's a good thing that you're not the only one who has a problem with this.
　Ralph only smiles coldly from behind the bars.

"A joke?　What kind of joke is that? This is an extrajudicial measure that the Marquis himself has decided to take.
　In order to protect Ciel-Teira!　Now!　We can't afford any friction with Noa Curio. That's why we need to deal with this quickly.
　Of all times, to cause trouble with the Noa Curio army and even kill them!　Oh, the horror! After all, a knight who is a nobleman should not be so savage.
I don't know.　I'm sure you'll understand.　If I hadn't protected my son, he would have been killed!
"Unfortunately, there's no such testimony, is there?
　"Unfortunately, there is no such testimony, is there?
　The soldiers who were with the victim, the civilians who were there, and the witnesses all testified that you were the one who blamed him.
That's ridiculous. ......!

　No, I can understand why two fleeing soldiers would say that to each other.
　But why should we believe them? They're bound to say something else.
　And who are the citizens who gave false testimony?
　...... Why isn't the "detect lie" spell being used?

　Something's wrong.
　Something is fatally, hopelessly wrong.

　I'm not sure what to say.

"Since this will be the last time I'll be speaking with you, let me tell you something.
　You are a knight of the common people, but you were a little too outspoken, weren't you?
"What ......?

　I didn't know what Ralph was talking about.
　If you think back on your own actions and guess at the level that could make a baby a murderer, you wouldn't have done anything that would qualify for the word intrusive.
　I don't have a say in what other people do. Yoo-in was the one who looked forward to drinking every night, had low aspirations, and only did what he was told. What could he have done to displease Ralph, with whom he seldom spoke?

　No, I can say that I have been involved with Ralph.


　When the Knights were dispatched to defeat the worm that had appeared in the territory before.

I'm not sure if you're referring to the ...... story where I took down the worm?　It's been three years!

　I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a good idea.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. Ralph, who should not want to talk to a knight, came all the way to talk to me.

"Property ......, position ......, and credit and achievement ......
　Things of value should be earned by those who deserve them.
　You seem to have been satisfied with your prize of a gold envelope, but if I, as a viscount, had avenged it, you would have increased your territory by a village or two.

　Yoo Yin wondered if it would be that convenient, but no matter how you looked at him, he was serious.
　Ralph is not satisfied with his position as a viscount ruling a single city, and he is determined to rise to the top at any cost. He has been resentful of the fact that Yuyin has ruined his chance.
　Even though they were both sorcerers in the service of the same marquis, Ralph saw Yin not as a reliable ally but as a competitor.

　--If that's the case, why are we talking about this now? ...... No, no way. ......

You set me up. ......!

　Yin clenched his hands so hard that his nails dug into them and blood flowed.
　It was because of this selfish grudge that Ralph had tricked Yin.

"How dare you! I was only doing the right thing.
Don't be ridiculous!　This is outrageous!
"Well, I'm sorry for the hasty execution, too, sir.
　I'm sorry for the hasty execution. ...... I was hoping that you would die after seeing your family suffer.

　It's a great way to make sure you're getting the most out of your vacation.

What?　The family has nothing to do with this!
"Of course not!
　They are a family of sinners. They must be punished accordingly. The whole family must pay for your sins. Repent for what you've done.

　It felt like the floor beneath my feet was crumbling and I was falling into an endless abyss.
　My wife. My son.

What you've done is already the talk of the town. If the Noah's Curiae leave in a bad mood, we'll be in trouble. The rest of the family will be condemned by the citizens.
　Oh, by the way, your property was seized. It was used to resuscitate the victim. Well, it looks like the resuscitation didn't work. That's too bad. It was a waste of money.
　I'm afraid for the family's future. But don't worry. I'll find a good brothel for your wife. ......
　Oops, was that joke too vulgar? Ha-ha-ha-ha!

　Ralph laughed with heartfelt amusement.

　Yin finally understood what Ralph had come here for.
　He had come here to ridicule him and make him feel better. That was the only reason he had come.

You can't think that this ...... is acceptable!
That's my line. I'm the one who won't forgive you. I'm the one who won't forgive you.
　I'll leave you to it. I'm sorry I won't be there to see your execution. I'm afraid I'll be busy with the reduced number of sorcerers due to unavoidable circumstances. Ha-ha-ha-ha!

　Even as Ralph left with a hearty laugh, Yuyin stared into the void after he was gone.
　She stared at him until her eyes were dry.

　* *

　The execution had been too swift.

　The trial was concluded in a single session without even allowing Yoo-in to argue, and the next day, Yoo-in was dragged to the execution table.

　It's an exceptional treatment, but it's appropriate.
　It would have been a very bad position to be in if you had a knight under your command who would kill a Noah's Curio soldier. The Marquis should have executed him quickly and bowed to the Noachurio side to show his position.
　If it's really all Yuyin's fault...

　--Why? Shouldn't the Noachurian army have come and saved the city and its territory and saved ...... me?
　　　Shouldn't I have been rescued from the nightmare predictions of my family, the people of my city, and my friends being turned into undead?
　　　Why was I about to die now!

　It was like I was having a nightmare.

　Amidst the shouts of the crowd, Yoo-in was pulled on a horse and dragged through the streets.
　He was so blinded by anger that he could only hear the noise of the people.

　The guillotine stood on the execution platform in the square.
　When he saw the guillotine, Yoo-in half understood that this was where he was going to die, but at the same time he couldn't believe it and didn't want to believe it.
　He had never lived his life in such a way that he would have to die like this.
　I swear to God and to my wife and children.



　The crowd went wild as Yoo-in was led to the executioner's table.
　Words like "die" and "murderer" were heard over and over again.

　--I'm innocent!　I'm innocent! I'm being framed!

　I wanted to shout at least that, but the gag that blocked the chanting (shackles are not used during executions because they interfere with cutting off the head) prevented me from speaking properly.

　The strong bailiffs seized Yoo-in's body and bound him to the guillotine.
　Tears of bloody rage streamed down from Yuin's eyes.

　--Ore you ...... Ralph Brett McGregor!
　　　You ...... Noah Curio!
　　　You curse me!!!

　Yuyin clenched his teeth so hard that his back teeth shattered.

"...... You've got some good qualities. You passed.
　Now, is your grudge worth ...... giving your soul to me?

　The voice was heard only by Yu Yin.