SPMB - Chapter 69

SPMB - Chapter 69

My Body Has Been Possessed By Someone

The hall suddenly became quiet. The nobles who had criticized Cassil fell silent. He grinned as if enjoying the silence.

"That day was the day the exile ended. So, to see the village, I left the driver and wandered around alone. Maybe she misunderstood me as a commoner, but she beat me up without mercy. It was true."

Cassil proudly shouted.

"I was hit so hard that I fainted on the spot. It wasn't until a few hours later that I came to my senses. So I looked for her. I was going to punish her."

"..."

"Like you said. I didn't know that the robber who assaulted me was a noblewoman. I was just trying to get revenge. It was to protect the authority of the royal family."

Everyone became quiet.

Assaulted the royal family. It was a mortal sin worthy of death! The nobles who were defending Sylvienne fell silent like mutes who had been fed honey. There was nothing to refute, at that time. 

"I said"

Kanna spoke quietly.

"I was kidnapped and right before the hunt began, I told them exactly who I was. But His Royal Highness didn't believe it." 

"No, I didn't hear it. You didn't say that." 

Cassil proudly gave up the joke. 

"Even if you said that, you assaulted me. It was an insult to the royal family. Don't you know that insulting the royal family is punishable by death? Even if I cut off your head right now, it wouldn't be a problem!"

"Be careful, Prince."

It must be done in moderation. The Emperor thought so.

However, Cassil seemed to think that he could push forward with this momentum and shouted as if he was unfair. 

"Am I wrong? What on earth did I do wrong? This is a woman who should have been sentenced to death anyway! What kind of crime is it to try to hunt down a woman like that?"

That bastard! The Emperor clenched his fists. That guy is losing his mind and ruining things!

"How can you say such a thing. Your Highness! Duchess Valentino is a noblewoman! She deserves a fair trial! I've never heard of a law like this, where a nobleman is sentenced to death by summary execution!" 

"His Royal Highness is using the authority of the royal family to destroy the laws of the Empire!" 

The Emperor gritted his teeth. That guy ended up saying something he shouldn't have done! If he just did it in moderation! That seems foolish!

"Shut up! There is an Empire above the law, and the royal family is above the Empire! I only dealt with a woman who insulted the royal family, and I am not guilty!" 

Cassil was sincere. He could say this because he truly believed it. His father said he would end it with exile.

'No, I don't want that life anymore! I'm sick of It!'

Also under the watchful eye of the knight! Staying cooped up in a corner of the countryside! 

Bang bang bang! 

The Supreme Court Justice struck the gavel. Interceded with the screaming nobles.

"It is in front of Your Majesty. Everyone, please be considerate."

"Yeah, everyone was so excited. Calm down."

At that time, the Empress, who had remained silent until now, came forward. Her remarks made the Emperor uneasy. That tarantula-like woman is trying to find some fault!

"Prince, you need to receive a proper education. It would be a good idea to read the law properly at least once."

The Empress paused for a moment, then continued. 

"The royal family owes its existence to ruling the Empire. But the true rule is not rule through authority."

Cassil gritted his teeth and glared at the Empress, However, to the Empress, it was just a child's gaze that did not even make her snort.

"The Prince has been trampling on countless noble women until now. This is due to the fact that he has not been properly punished so far, and that is probably why he dared to hunt down the mistress of Valentino, who protects this continent, and the eldest daughter of Addis, like a mere beast."

"I am..."

When Cassil was about to retort, the Empress widened her eyes.

"How dare you interrupt the Empress, Prince!"

Even Cassil was frightened by that force and shrugged his shoulders. 

"The Prince's sins are destroying the foundation of the Empire. It tarnished the honor of the imperial family, which had ruled the Empire with fair laws for over 1,700 years, and insulted the loyal subjects who had protected the Empire."

The Empress looked around at the nobles and shouted in a dignified voice.

"So, a confinement type that hides in the North Tower for life would be appropriate." 

"That's right!"

"You have insight, Your Majesty!" 

Marquis Mercy stood up and shouted. The nobles who followed him also applauded.

The Emperor gritted his teeth. But he couldn't say anything. He supported him, and even the nobles who supported Argon kept his mouth shut as if they agreed! 

'Yes, I can't help it. I can't help it. I can't protect Cassil this time.'

It was then. A servant entered through a small side door, approached silently, and whispered in the Emperor's ear.

"Your Majesty. Her Royal Highness Queen Theresa has collapsed!"

"...!"

The Emperor's eyes widened.

Theresa. His love. She spent days in tears worrying about Cassil, and finally, she lost her mind! 

'No. We must protect Cassil!'

The Emperor clenched his fists.

If Cassil is imprisoned, he will never be able to leave the tower until he dies. Death is a better punishment.

'If Cassil is imprisoned, Teresa's mind will not be intact.'

 "Thinks differently."

Said the emperor.

"What Cassil said also makes sense. The starting point of this matter is Duchess Valentino. If the Duchess hadn't insulted Cassil, this incident wouldn't have happened."

'Must be kept, somehow,  my son, my Theresa.'

"Prince Cassil and Duchess Valentino's sins are so clear that it is difficult to determine whose sin is greater. So I think a compromise is necessary."

If Kanna's sin is a stone. Cassil's sin is a sandy beach. He knew it, but he shamelessly pushed it away as if he was guilty of the same crime.

"I think it would be better to just sentence Duchess Valentino to a fine, and deport Cassil to another country for about three years."

It was then. Sylvien, who was watching happily, opened her mouth. 

"Your Majesty."

The Emperor's jaw becomes stiff.

Sylvien made him more nervous than the Empress.

"Are the fines and expulsion a compromise between my wife's sins and His Royal Highness's sins, which have now been revealed?"

"Exactly."

The Emperor squeezed out his most dignified voice.

"The Duchess assaulted Cassil, and Cassil attempted to murder the Duchess."

And then he continued speaking as shamelessly as possible.

"It is right that both should be treated as felonies, but since it is an unfortunate incident in which each party did not know each other's true identity, we propose to compromise with a fine and deportation for each."

"You are wise."

Sylvien smiled. And nods his head.

"I will follow Your Majesty's agenda."

What?

The Emperor was speechless.

What? What did that Duke say just now? Is he going to obey him?

It wasn't just the Emperor who was surprised. The Empress and even the nobles looked like they couldn't believe it.

If Sylvien pushes further. If he takes a stronger stance, he will be able to accuse Cassil of more serious crimes. However, Kanna's sins will not be compromised.

She will also be severely punished.

Could this be a decision made to protect the Duchess?

No, that can't be possible. When two thoughts are going back and forth.

"What do Supreme Court Justices do? Hurry up and make a decision!"

"Oh. Yes!"

Anyway, he can't miss this opportunity! At the Emperor's urging, the chief justice raised the wooden mallet.

"His Royal Highness Prince Cassil is sentenced to three years of banishment to another country, and Duchess Canna Valentino is sentenced to a fine of 30,000 gold."

Bang bang bang! 

The hammer was struck.

At that moment, the Emperor seemed to have seen the light. done! Thanks to the Duke's help. He was able to save Cassil!

'That's it! Theresa, I saved Cassil!'

Emperor's butt was itching. He couldn't wait to run to Teresa, wipe her tears, and whisper to her not to worry anymore!

On the other hand, the nobles seemed absurd. The Empress looked very angry. Sylvien did something that they couldn't understand. At that time,

"Your Majesty the Emperor." 

Kanna stood up. Then all eyes focused on her. Cassil glared at her as if he would almost pounce on her and kill her. He seemed very dissatisfied with his banishment sentence.

"That's foolish."

She didn't even know that a bigger punishment would come. She suppressed a laugh.

"I would like to accuse His Royal Highness Prince Cassil of Instigating the poisoning of the crew of a trading ship from the East Continent.

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