146 – Case Closed
Case Closed
That day, the Ketel Bridge was in shock.
In Kedel Bridge, which has been hectic in many ways since the morning, someone broke through the monastery’s protective shield and broke into it.
Unfortunately, most of the Paladins who were supposed to protect the monastery were unable to catch the intruder because they were on guard in front of the underground storage, and the unknown intruder escaped and disappeared.
There were priests who thought it was fortunate that nothing was missing and no one was hurt, but the paladins who had to protect the monastery couldn’t hide their disgrace.
The holy relic was stolen, and that was not enough, and the intruder entered and exited randomly like his own courtyard with mud feet.
Even the archbishop in the capital has shown interest in this issue, and the currently arrested suspect, Zeroa, is in danger of being executed if he is wrong.
Hearing the information that he is undergoing countless interrogations in prison to find an accomplice, Orle smiles lightly.
In a room full of fancy decorations and expensive items, Orle enjoys the sunlight pouring through the window.
Zeroa in prison was a pleasure he could no longer feel.
The fragrant tea that tickled my nose, the sweetness of the dessert that lingered in my mouth, the light that made me feel happy, and even the soft chair, I was enjoying everything.
Those things must be familiar to him, but today, for some reason, these small things deeply touched his heart.
“Something cheeky…”
Orle smiled as he recalled Zeroa’s face.
I don’t know what kind of guy he is, but thanks to the intruder who sneaked into the Ketel Bridge two days ago, Zeroa now had to sacrifice not only his honor, but also his life.
It was the price of presumptuously crossing the aria.
One should know the fountain, but with the filthy hands roughened by her labour, violently grabbing her hands, and insulting her dazzling white dress.
On the day of the prom, Orle frowns as he recalls the horrific scene he witnessed.
Aria dancing under a ray of orange light cutting through the darkness. And a single point of ugliness that clings to innocence.
Orle, who had a devilish expression, soon returns to a gentle expression.
Ugliness has been condemned and will soon disappear with the dew of the execution field.
And he will hold Arya’s hand after she has shaken off her dirt.
Beautiful red jewels, contrasting white skin, dark blue hair of the goddess of the night, lips with nobility.
Orle, who believes that all of them belong to him, takes a sip of tea with a happy smile.
However, his peace did not last long.
“How rude is this!”
Olle’s eyes turned to him when he heard a loud scream coming from outside the door.
As he stares, the door opens violently, and the guards, the Paladins of the Ketel Church, and the academy students enter.
“We, the Countess, cannot forgive such disrespect! We will protest properly later!”
“Yes, whether you do or not, if you touch us right now, we will be summarily executed for treason.”
The old butler is furious, but Kali, the head of the Legandia guard, looks at him with cold eyes.
The spirit of the old butler, who was angry at the word treason, softens.
“Could you tell me what the fuss is about?”
Carly frowns when she sees Orle drinking tea leisurely despite the large crowd.
But more than that, Deloun comes forward from the group of paladins and speaks.
“I’m here to catch the bastard who made fun of the Ketel Bridge.”
It was too rude to call it a paladin.
With no courtesy or modesty to serve God, his eyes were sharp as if he would swing a sword at any moment.
Orle sighs lightly and stands up to look at Diana.
“I understand that you care about the academy students in your class, but I don’t think it’s the noble academy academy student’s job to frame others.”
“You’re quite confident, senpai. Did anyone tell you anything?”
“Since there is no sin, there is no choice but to be confident.”
Even after seeing the vicious guards and paladins, Orle remained calm.
Because I’ve already heard they’re coming.
Orle pretends to glance at the others and makes eye contact with Dellon.
Two days ago he came and informed me that Diana would use the guards to pressure her.
It feels bad that he is aiming for Arya, but he has the same mindset that he has to deal with the bug-like Zeroa.
If it wasn’t for Delon, he could have been targeted by them, so he benefited.
Of course, I had to get rid of those bugs after this was over.
“So, what do you want to do by coming to my family? If I have committed a crime, I will obey.”
“You’re obedient?”
Ellin, who was invisible because she was in the middle of the crowd, came forward.
It has a cute appearance, but it was the first time seeing it, so Orleh was not relaxed.
“Ah, let me introduce myself. My name is Elin, I am a detective. I help the guards in their investigation.”
I don’t know what a detective is, but Orle pretends to be relaxed and gives a gentle smile.
“Yes, detective? What is Ishi doing to me? Shouldn’t I interrogate the suspect, Zeroa-kun?”
“I’ve talked enough with Mr. Zeroa. So I’m going to talk to Mr. Orle, another suspect.”
“Am I a suspect too? Okay, you can do as you like. Well- I don’t know if there will be a proper answer in such an intimidating atmosphere.”
Orle sits down in a chair, referring to the rudeness of the guards and paladins.
Even though the expressions of everyone gathered here are unusual, he drinks tea leisurely.
“The customer’s response was not good because he came so suddenly. Please forgive me for my rudeness.”
Seeing the sarcastic Orle, Carly frowned at her, but Elin interrupted her before she could go on a rampage.
“Didn’t Mr. Orle go to Ketel Bridge on the day of the ball?”
“Yes, everyone testified. I drank a little too much at the ball. I got home early before I made a mistake. Other employees in the house would testify.”
“I see. Witnesses are important.”
Elin shrugged her shoulders and sat down in front of Orle.
“When was the last time you went to Ketel Bridge?”
“A year… A little more than a year. I can’t be sure because it’s too early in my memory. It must have been during my sabbatical.”
“I see. What were you doing two days ago like that? All the employees don’t know.”
“I met someone.”
No one knows his whereabouts at the time because he met Delan in secret.
“Um… You know that there was an intruder on Ketel Bridge two days ago, right?”
“Yes, something really blasphemous happened.”
“Could you point me to someone? Or else Mr. Orle, who has no alibi, is suspected.”
At her words, Orle turned his head to look at the people.
When Diana laughs as if she has found a crucial clue, Orle laughs out loud inwardly.
‘Stupid b*tch.’
Orle, who deliberately drew an answer slowly, looked at Delren and said.
“Met Delan. Should I tell you something personal?”
Orle turned his gaze to Diana with a smile.
He was expecting a bewildered expression, but he feels strange about her smile still on her face.
“I’ve never met you.”
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As people’s eyes focus on him, Delan shakes his head in disapproval.
“What are you talking about! You asked to meet me!”
“…… What?”
Orle gets angry at Delon’s natural expression.
“You! To me…”
Orle’s words slurred. For her part, she couldn’t say anything about her conversation with Delan.
“Yes, I don’t know who’s right, but I can’t prove Mr. Orle’s alibi right now.”
When Elin spoke, Orle made an impression on her. If this is the case, you will be suspicious.
“Do you know why I’m laid back? That guy told me you guys were coming! I did nothing wrong, but Diana told me that he was going to frame me! See everyone! Otherwise, I wouldn’t be so calm? !”
People look at Delan again at his appeal, but he still shakes his head in disbelief.
“Okay. Let’s keep Mr. Orle’s words in mind. Mr. Dellon, you know that perjury is severely punished, right?”
“Yes, I know.”
“Haven’t you met Mr. Orle?”
“This is the first time I’ve heard it.”
“You bastard!”
Orle has a seizure, but Delroon blocks him.
I wanted to pull out my sword right now, but it was an expression that forced me to hold back.
When there is no one on his side, he breathes heavily as if he is frustrated, then clenches his fists and shouts.
“So? I stole the relic? Don’t insult me! I’m proud…”
“Found it!”
The guards who entered the room cutting off Orle’s words came in with formal clothes.
This is the outfit Orle wore at the ball.
As Carly approaches with the robe, Elin touches her pants.
“Orsir cloth is expensive, but it is rare and not easy to obtain. Mr. Orle’s family has considerable wealth.”
Orle does not respond to Elin’s words.
Like that or not, Elin strokes her fingers as if feeling the texture of her fabric, then turns the hem of her pants inside out.
“Because of the shiny feature, if you use a different thread, it will be obvious, so it’s difficult to repair. It’s a little torn here?”
“……Dancing at a ball, it must have gotten caught in a shoe. Since it was inside, it was difficult to find, so the servants must have missed it.”
“Is that so? Oh, this is a piece of cloth that the guards found in the chapel. Coincidentally, it’s Orsir cloth.”
Elin takes a piece of cloth smaller than the nail of her little finger from her pocket and places it on the hem of her trousers.
As soon as it fits into the very small tear, Elin looks at Orle without a word.
“Whoa… The chapel is a place that everyone visits. It’s common for wooden chairs to get caught because the grain is uneven. Even now, someone’s clothes get caught in the chapel.”
“Yes, it happens often, so you should be careful.”
When Elin smiles, Orle frowns at her.
“So that’s proof? A piece of cloth you don’t know who it belongs to? That’s great! You can make anyone a criminal.”
“Not everyone can get Orsir cloth. Yes, I understand. There are several pieces of evidence, but they have already been handed over to the guards, so there is nothing to show you right away. Shall we look at the evidence we just got instead? Mr. Seivan.”
When she called, Seiban entered the room with a smile on his face.
“Hello, senpai. Ah, isn’t it senpai now? How are you?”
He didn’t come in alone.
At Seiban’s side was a maid who was very timid.
Orle’s expression changes like a devil when he sees the maid who works for her family and knows her face well.
Seiban wraps the trembling maid in her arms and hands her documents over to the guards.
“I’m a soft person, so I can’t speak well in this atmosphere, so please look at the statement.”
“I’m just an employee! Do you believe that person?!”
“Do you think we rushed to catch you?”
As Orle urgently tries to stop him, Diana smiles brightly.
“Who would be most anxious if they openly rushed to catch the criminal? You, a nerd? Or lower-class people who might become accomplices because of the master’s sin?”
“……”
“You shouldn’t just pretend to be nice, you should have been really nice. Oh my gosh, the trust in the owner is the point.”
Orle trembled at Diana’s words, but there was nothing he could do.
As if they would cut him down if he moved, the paladins were embracing the will to kill him, and guards surrounded him.
“I didn’t do anything wrong! You b*tch! You forgot grace and betrayed me?!”
“Yes, yes. You don’t have to look over there. I will protect you.”
Seiban pulls her maid’s chin and makes her look at herself.
“Orle Crucio. You broke into the Ketel Bridge without permission, stole the holy relic, and falsely framed others. If that wasn’t enough, you tried to infiltrate the Ketel Bridge two days ago and erase the traces, but failed. I did.”
“No! That’s not me!”
“Are you saying it’s not one or the other? Talk to the guards about which one it’s not.”
As Elin retreats, the crazed Orle is subdued by the Paladins.
No matter how much he was an academy academy student, he couldn’t beat the paladins who came to him with their teeth sharpened.
Elin shrugged her shoulders as if she was nothing as she watched Orle scream and be dragged away.
“Closing the case.”