Chapter 331: Dream (1)

“The Central Courtroom of Edsilla will now begin the primary trial of the defendant, Theia Esil.”

The formal trial of Theia Esil had begun. She sat within the defendants seat, and her lawyer was her former colleague, RegeL He had taken on the protection of Theia, a job everybody else had shunned.

“The jury trial for Theia Esil, charged with homicide and treason…”

The choose spoke of the allegations of Holy Knight homicide and membership within the Vancheon. Theia appeared on the jury field. It was full of individuals from all walks of Life, every able to cross judgment upon her.

“Allow us to start with the prosecution’s case…”

The trial proceeded, however for Theia, the phrases appeared to barely register.

She had no different recourse; her guilt was sure, for she had killed her personal mentor.

Her solely likelihood for survival was to reveal the true face of her deceased mentor…

She quietly closed her eyes.

…Theia.

The nonetheless lingering voice was that of Holy Knight Athan’s humanity.

—The world is really unusual. There are such a lot of… variations between individuals.

—Variations? Are you speaking concerning the hole between the wealthy and the poor?

—No. Its not that difficulty. Its concerning the issues we’re born with. Typically, I doubt whether or not we’re even the identical species. Some individuals… sure, individuals Like us can crush others with only a flick of a finger.

Athan was a fantastic individual. Maybe a seeker. A sage who appeared upon windfall and a thinker who pursued beliefs.

—If somebody robust can eradicate one other simply because they’re stronger, then somebody stronger than them may eradicate them. That is the one Logic that stops the robust from recklessly conquering the weak. I take advantage of society to guard myself from these stronger than me.

The caste system is essentially precarious. Its concerning the “bodily power1 that nobles can’t inherit.

In the event that they fail to take care of their abilities, finally a commoner stronger than them will seem, and all the system might be violently overturned.

Thus, the nobles superficially deserted the caste system. They advocated for a mere facade of equality.

Thus, nobles turned clans, and commoners turned residents.

—This society has operated in such a method. Nevertheless it’s certain to develop into imperfect. Ultimately, a powerful particular person transcending class… or a villain opposing windfall will emerge.

With that, Athan spoke of the necessity for heroes.

—…I attempted to develop into a hero.

He Regarded in direction of a distant place, like somebody who had seen one thing of the longer term. He lamented his personal gradual growing old on the voyage of life.

—Depart it to me, grasp.

Theia had provided to take the burden, however Athan solely gave a faint smile.

Wanting again, he had trusted solely himself. He believed that he alone should take care of the pitiful continent.

That perception, as soon as reaching the bounds of his lifespan, had morphed right into a misguided conviction, and he finally selected synthetic Life extension.

Theia couldn’t condone her mentor’s actions.

He was meant to die a hero.

“I name Emilia, the daughter of Holy Knight Athan, as a witness.”

On the prosecutor’s phrases, Theia’s consideration snapped again. She checked out Emilia seated within the witness stand.

“…Miss Emilia.”

“Sure.”

The prosecutor questioned her.

“Miss Emilia, it has been stated that within the visiting room, Theia Esil apologized to you. Is that this true?”

Emilia checked out Theia. Theia met her gaze.

“Sure, it is true. Theia Esil undoubtedly apologized to me.”

“Hmm. So, you obtained a confession?”

“Objection!”

Regel shortly stood as much as object, however the choose dismissed it.

That was only the start.

A flood of witnesses adopted.

Unknown acquaintances of Holy Knight Athan, these claiming to be his disciples although not formally acknowledged as such, and extra…

Theia was exhausted. She merely sat there, however the proceedings moved on with out her.

Then, she seen the courfs guards.

One of many two knights was Gerkhen. He stood on the courtroom door, clad within the armor of the Parliamentary Knights, his again turned.

“…”

Theia checked out him, pondering. Her mentor hadn’t entrusted her along with his dream, however she felt that she would possibly be capable to take it on.

“…Sure.”

Theia had not but advised the guards concerning the cost for her lunch.

‘A single go to can be sufficient/

I’ve been busying myself daily. First, I recruited the architect ‘Barbosa’ to construct the artwork gallery. He was destined to develop into fairly well-known sooner or later.

“How do you discover the blueprints from Lord Jade?”

“Hmm… They1 re stunning. Nevertheless it looks like the individual is not acquainted with the precise website. There are too many unattainable buildings.”

In fact, Jade can be concerned within the design. The architect would level out the unrealistic elements of Jade’s plans, and I’d mediate to discover a compromise.

That was the plan.

“Might I presumably meet and focus on this straight?”

The architect appeared annoyed by this methodology, however I smiled faintly and shook my head.

“Belief me. This fashion is a lot better. On your security as effectively.”

“My security…”

Barbosa’s face turned barely pale.

Not with out cause, as this younger architect wasn’t accustomed to the well mannered discourse anticipated by the Aristocracy.

With out ample courtesy and protocol, he would absolutely offend Jade, and even a benign Jade would possibly sever an arm or so.

“Understood.”

“Then, I am going to see you on the similar time tomorrow.”

“Sure, I will be there”

“No, Mr. Barbosa, you need not transfer.”

“…H uh?”

Barbosa, Wanting bewildered as he gathered his belongings, was a curly-haired younger architect brimming with expertise and fervour however Missing in cash and area.

“From at the moment, this place might be Mr. Barbosa’s architectural workplace.”

I unfold my arms vast, displaying him the area full of all kinds of kit for designing.

“This can be a small present from us.”

“…”

Barbosa was speechless, his mouth half-open, his twitching ears seemingly expressing his feelings.

Aren blinked after which appeared again at me. It appeared he thought it pointless to converse with soliette.

“Hey, hey. Simply kill me already.”

He urged his personal loss of life in a flustered tone. I shook my head.

“…I will not kill you.”

Aren checked out me bewilderedly, and I added one other line.

“Additionally, your grasp will not die both.”

“…What, what?!”

Aren’s head shot up at my phrases.

“You may discover out the rationale quickly.”

I withdrew soliette’s sword tip. I deactivated the barrier. I gestured Aren to go away.

“G0. IHL overlook at the moment*s incident.”

“…”

Aren nonetheless appeared confused, however he quickly backed away from the parking Lot.

Soliette puffed her cheeks in dissatisfaction.

“…ls it actually okay to let him go? He critically tried to kill you, Shion.”

“lt did not harm a lot.”

“You look terribly harm. Shion, it is best to Look in a mirror.”

Soliette confirmed me her sword blade. I noticed my reflection in it. My face and physique had been lined in blood.

“That is his Spectrum. It would not harm a lot, th0ugh…”

「Radiate」-the sword wind spreads Like precise blades. Primarily, my physique had simply been put by means of a blender.

Nonetheless, it actually did not harm.

I could not use Magic Physique, however due to my inherently powerful physique.

“…lt does look a bit dangerous.”

Hmm. I wiped my face first with a handkerchief from my pocket.

On a transparent weekend afternoon, within the visiting room of Bellaros Detention Middle.

Theia noticed Gerkhen who had come to go to her. Gerkhen was wearing informal garments, trying extra mature than earlier than, having Misplaced a few of his child fats.

“Professor. Listed below are the books you requested.”

Gerkhen handed over three thick volumes of humanities texts that Theia had requested for.

“Thanks.”

A bitter smile unfold throughout Theia’s lips.

Gerkhen requested her, concern evident in his voice.

“…Are you alright?”

Contemplating his normally stoic demeanor, this Stage of expression was not dangerous. Actually, it was nearly touching.

They’d been collectively for about 4 years.

It appeared they’d grown fairly keen on one another throughout that point.

“Gerkhen.”

“Sure.”

“Do you bear in mind what I advised you about recollections?”

Theia requested him. Gerkhen scratched his temple, showing to assume.

“You have stated fairly a Lot… Which assertion are you referring to?”

“…I did discuss so much.”

She handed Gerkhen a chunk of paper. He took it.

“There’s proof there.”

“Proof… you imply?”

Theia appeared away silently for a second. Her gaze was inscrutable. Gerkhen shortly grasped her intention.

It meant there was ‘surveillance’ by Libra.

“Sure.”

“…What do you want for?”

Gerkhen tucked the paper into his pocket.

“Discover the proof on the location written there…”

Theia spoke softly.

“And destroy it.”

Destroy.

The accent on that phrase was unusual. Gerkhen quietly checked out her. Theia met his gaze.

Tick-tock—tick-tock—

The second hand of the clock within the visiting room handed between them.

“…Did not I let you know earlier than?”

Theia subtly reminded him of the previous.

There was one thing she had as soon as stated to Gerkhen.

“lf I ever discover myself within the worst potential state of affairs…”

That worst state of affairs was ‘now’.

She was certain to lose within the trial. Irrespective of how a lot she thought, deliberated, and agonized, she could not confess her mentor’s crimes herself.

She could not tarnish him, the person who had helped proceed her Life, the person who had formed her present self.

She could not deliver down all the stunning Lifetime of a saint named Athan due to a really transient lapse in her later years.

“…ril Depart the remainder unsaid.”

A easy smile appeared on her lips, and Gerkhen stiffened.

Simply then, the visiting time was over.

“Go now.”

“…”

Theia Esil Left first. She quickly disappeared from Gerkhen’s sight.

A bit belatedly, Gerkhen stood up and rotated.

Shuffling, staggering out of the visiting room, Theia Esirs voice echoed in his ears.

“lf I ever discover myself within the worst potential state of affairs…”

“Then, you can develop into a Senator.”