Chapter 146. Do you want to be a government book? 2021.06.26.
“These guys! How could you…!”
Duke Javier, who had not yet grasped the situation, jumped up and took a step towards the brother and sister sitting in the witness stand. That was the moment. A gust of wind blew and the hem of Duke Javier’s clothes fluttered wildly.
“what…?!”
“If you approach, you will be considered an attacker and you will be imprisoned.”
It was Lisandro who stood in the way of Duke Javier. The judge’s observers marveled at the fact that he, who had been guarding the emperor’s side, stood in front of the duke in a blink of an eye.
“You are indeed the sword master of the empire.”
“Hey. I couldn’t even see how fast it was…!”
The face of Duke Javier, who thought he had been humiliated, grew even redder when people were only interested in his inaction.
“Lisandro Donovan. Even you!”
“When were we close?”
ha ha ha. The sound of laughter that overturned the duke’s attire was so light that it seemed to be blown away by the wind.
“this-!”
It was when Duke Javier, who was full of anger, opened his mouth to say something. The smile was completely gone from Lisandro’s face.
“If you have something to say, do it on the spot.”
Warning, not advice. Shockingly, Duke Javier shuddered. I was overwhelmed when I saw an expressionless face rather than a face that usually only smiled. Thus, Duke Javier could no longer get close to his children. In the meantime, Mabel flipped through the irregularities ledger submitted by Emily. The conclusion was simple.
‘You raised a baby tiger.’
Bookkeeping started a long time ago. Since when did I prepare to hit my father’s back? Even what was written was thorough. Reading the contents written in accordance with the 5, 5, and 5 principles, it was enough to bring most families to their knees. Mabel could see what Emily was willing to give up to bring down her father.
‘It must have been a corruption ledger prepared to become the family head. I’m going to use this to tie up the leash of other families and borrow strength.’
Having been close to Emily for a long time, Mabel was well aware of Emily’s struggle for power. Emily once told me.
“For my older brother, the position of head of household is a position that can be chosen, but it is not for me. I… I can exist as myself only when I become the head of household.”
It meant that he wanted to see the downfall of Duke Javier to the point of giving up the power he had worked so hard for.
“Whew.”
I’m glad we became friends. Emily was the kind that should never be turned into an enemy. Even in the meantime, the buzz towards Duke Javier grew stronger.
“Your Majesty the Emperor. Proceed with the trial.”
As Gustav whispered in Mabel’s ear, Esteban, who was sitting behind him, raised his eyes fiercely. Either that or not, Mabel organized the surroundings according to the aide’s words.
“Everyone be quiet!”
Mabel’s cry silenced the judge. Mabel smiled satisfactorily and opened the ledger of corruption.
“Then I will recite the name of Prince Javier’s crime.”
“your majesty! It’s unfair!”
Desperate for the unstoppable progress, Duke Javier tried to run forward.
“The ball told me not to move.”
However, it was immediately blocked by Lisandro. Mabel’s judgment began.
“I owe a huge amount of debt to the first evil guild and then I am guilty of not paying it back at all. In the operation of the second Javier Merchant Chamber, he gave benefits to certain merchants by accepting bribes. They took profits by limiting the berthing in the third port. He tried to conceal the burial accident in the fourth magic stone mine. Fifth…”
Duke Javier’s sins came out innumerable. The duke just grinned. I couldn’t believe that the rest of the sins except the first one came from my daughter’s hands.
‘Emily Javier! Why are you?’
It’s gold, it’s jade, it’s been lovingly raised. He bought me anything he wanted and gave it to me without lacking. Every time that happened, Emily smiled like a flower at herself, her father. He was a wonderful father and Emily was a lovely daughter. The daughter who did that was sitting in the witness stand, looking at herself with a cold face without a smile. With eyes that see sinners, not fathers. Soon the emperor’s final verdict was delivered.
“…so, I order the removal of Javier’s official position and imprisonment for life in the Abysus Fortress prison.”
The eyes of most of the judges were wide open. Abysus fortress prison. It was an impregnable fortress that could be entered but never escaped. An entire island was a prison, and only ships navigating by ethnic minorities in the northeast region could safely pass through. If it wasn’t for their ability, they would be eaten intact by the marine monsters that swarm around the island. The notoriety of Abysus was well-deserved. If they enter there, all prisoners become lowly, regardless of their status. Duke Javier, who was thrown into a world where only the rule of thumb was applied, was desperate.
“It’s all slander! It is clearly a plot to discredit God!”
hmm. Mabel replied, leaning back in her chair.
“But Kietro. Calm down and think about it.”
Chietro, not Duke Javier. Hao body, not Hao body. Since he is no longer the head of the family, there is no need to treat him as a duke, and there is no reason not to treat him disrespectfully. Even those who watched Mabel’s expression of will for the verdict left them speechless. Obviously, the lovely appearance was the emperor’s death, but the judgment without mercy seemed to be looking at someone else.
“There are so many proofs that your sin is clear, but where is the proof that it is a plot to harm you? It’s okay to say something, so say one.”
“that…!”
“No? end.”
The former Duke of Javier, Chietro, couldn’t help but smile once at Mabel’s attitude of rushing to conclusions.
“Execution is determined by the time the sun rises overhead tomorrow.”
Mabel looked around the crowd. as if someone were watching.
***
The emperor’s unprecedented trial was enough to cause a stir among the nobles. To them, the meaning of the girl emperor was a much more flexible opponent than the situation system that overwhelms everyone. It was like that when it was packaged, and in simple terms, it meant that it was easy. However, Duke Javier, who was a powerful member of the imperial faction, was cut down by the emperor, who had always taken it lightly.
“Is it because of His Majesty’s consideration for the remaining children that the Javier family was left behind?”
“It was brutal. No matter what, it’s the Javier family.”
“The fact that I ran into a more dangerous situation while trying to avoid the Situational System… I hope it was a guess.”
The aristocrats, who had only been petting the emperor, secretly took on a look of concern. To that extent, the emperor’s move this time was impressive. Although the family’s property was not confiscated or destroyed, the Javier family could not escape the blow. It was because the fact that the family head was sent to the Abysus fortress prison itself was a great disgrace. As a result, merchants who wanted to sever ties with the Javier Merchant Company appeared one after another. Viscount Calps, who was a vassal of the Javier family and serving as the temporary head of the family, fell ill from the rush of work. He tried to cool down and reprimanded the Javier family siblings.
“How did you do it without consulting me? You should have suppressed your emotions.”
“If that were the case, the viscount would have stopped me, saying that I had to suppress my emotions like now.”
“You say it for granted!”
Viscount Calps, who had failed to calm down, became angry. But the siblings didn’t even blink.
“What the hell would others think of the Javier family? The heir of the family bringing down the family head?”
Emily replied with a smile.
“You would think that the heir of the family brought down the family head.”
“This is no time to joke, lady.”
“I’m serious now, Viscount Calps.”
In the end, Viscount Calps grabbed the back of his neck and collapsed behind ‘Aigo’. The fever made my head throb again. Viscount Calps took a deep breath and calmed himself down. He looked up at the brother and sister as he lay down.
“Anyway, things happened and the head of state was vacant. So, it will be one of you two who will lead the Javier family from now on. No one will look at you because you are young. Are you ready?”
Emily nodded at his question, and Enrique stood still. No matter what Viscount Calps said, Enrique’s face, which always smiled, remained stiff.
“Why are you doing that, young master?”
“…I’ve been thinking about it.”
“What is it? why are you so serious Have you ever had an accident?”
Viscount Calps was terrified. However, what followed was completely different from what the Viscount had expected. Enrique declared quietly.
“The one who fits the position of head of household is, of course, Emily.”
“Are you kidding me?”
Emily’s expression hardened. Enrique continued, avoiding his brother’s eyes.
“I don’t have the qualifications to lead a family.”
Then, he left the room of Viscount Calps without hesitation. Emily, who had been staring blankly at his back, immediately followed.
“Brother!”
Emily grabbed Enrique’s arm roughly and turned him back.
“I didn’t want to take the place of the head of the household that my older brother had abandoned like this!”
“I didn’t leave it like a dump, Emily.”
“Then what is it?”
“I was not qualified in the first place.”
At that, Emily snorted.
“Have you ever made an effort before talking about qualifications? My brother was always in a hurry to run away.”
“I felt uncomfortable as if I was wearing clothes that didn’t fit all the time, and I just wanted to escape. So that’s how it was.”
I hated myself for being indecisive and unable to carry through with my opinions. However, he did not have the leadership ability as the head of a household to control his retainers. I was always just being swayed. now i know In the first place, it was not a suitable place for him. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t compare to Emily.
“Even if you criticize me for running away, I have nothing to say. Because I understand your feelings.”
“Don’t justify yourself.”
“It’s a decision I made for my family.”
Emily kept her mouth shut. ‘For the sake of the family.’ It was the best excuse for not being able to answer easily.
“Right now, the Javier family is at stake. The head of the household is vacant, and the two of us, the heirs, are still young. Besides, the top is getting more and more isolated. It is dangerous to leave the position of head of household vacant now.”
Enrique tapped Emily on the shoulder as if reassuring her.
“You have a trump weapon to take down your vassals.”
“That’s already…”
“I already know. At least the fact that His Majesty did not punish the contents of the corruption ledger.”
It was. Mabel didn’t keep Emily’s ledger. However, he pushed Duke Javier into a corner by saying the private parts of the duke he knew originally, as if it were written there. So I was able to fool everyone there. In addition, it succeeded in warning. Emily Javier has your plans. While destroying the Javier family, he supported Emily to solidify her position as the head of the family. Enrique laughed. It was a friendly smile, unlike usual.
“Emily, you will make a great homemaker.”
“…Older brother, you.”
“You are the only one who can revive a family that has lost its pivot.”
“Noisy. Don’t turn around.”
She finally got what she wanted, but for some reason Emily wasn’t happy at all. When I thought I would become the family head, I suddenly felt lonely. Maybe I vaguely thought that there would always be a competing brother by my side. Not wanting to reveal her true intentions, Emily asked Enrique out loud for no reason.
“Then what are you going to do now! Do you want to become a state secretary?”
“Is it so?”
Enrique’s face, laughing like a joke, looked much more relaxed than before.
***
After the trial, Gustaf returned to his office and saw Esteban, who was his former boss but was no different from his current boss.
“By the way, Your Majesty.”
“say.”
Gustav raised the courage of his evening sensibility and asked a question.
“If His Majesty does not hold a national wedding, who are you saying will inherit the throne? Even if it means a lot…”
“What is the big meaning?”
Esteban let out a small laugh and leaned back in his chair with his arms crossed.
“Oscar will get married someday.”
“Ah…”
Gustav made a puzzled expression at the clear answer.
“Isn’t it okay to register the child and let him inherit the throne?”
“Ah….”
“If he resembles Oscar, he must be a bright child.”
“Ah…”
Esteban’s eyebrows rose slightly at Gustav’s foolish response, who kept exclaiming. Esteban quietly warned.
“Speak human, Gustav.”
“Uh…”
Gustav, who was choosing what to say, finally raised the white flag.
“I respect you, Your Majesty.”
“Nothing.”
Esteban interpreted it arbitrarily and took it as a compliment. Gustav secretly glanced at Esteban with tired eyes.
‘It’s like a daughter who doesn’t have an answer.’
I feel sorry for this country with such a situation.
