Chapter 108: Interrogation (3)
With those words, I turned my back.
Actually, I originally wanted to ask Hagley a few things. There is also information worth trading.
However, if I had known that he was such a stupid judge, I wouldn’t have paid attention in the first place.
‘What happened? There are many ways to obtain information. Even now, Philly and Elysia are moving.’
As I was walking and thinking about the next step.
There was a sound of air being knocked out of the clothes.
“… … help me.”
When I turned around, I saw Hagley getting down from the chair and sitting down.
No, it looked like he was kneeling before me.
It looked so ugly that it was hard to believe it was Hagley, but as expected, I was still unimpressed.
“… … “I have no intention of killing him.”
“That research is everything to me. “I gave it my whole life.”
“What a trivial life. “Have I devoted my entire life to something that took me about a year to understand?”
Of course, I didn’t study it.
Looking at Frondier’s diary and the context of Hagley’s approach to Frondier, it appears that it was probably around that time that Frondier learned the ancient language.
“… … okay.”
After hearing what I said, Hagley responded in a low voice.
“I didn’t have that much talent.”
His voice is watery, and his shoulders are shaking with anger and sadness.
Interpreting ancient languages is a talent. As someone who knows Frontier’s memories, I understand this clearly.
Language is what it is, but it is difficult to substitute it into any theory or formula. Especially when it becomes a difficult language like an ancient language.
The ancient words that remain today have lost more than half of their original meaning due to loss of mana.
To understand this language, you need intuition, not computational ability or intelligence.
Frontier had that intuition. Moreover, Frondier’s talent must have been so overwhelming that it would be difficult to come up with a ‘second’, since he didn’t just hit it once or twice with his intuition, but solved the entire basis of understanding the first language with his intuition.
“Frondier, you may not know this because you easily mastered the language, but the ancient language is not a language that anyone can speak of. request. Interpretations of ancient languages should not be released to the general public. It’s okay if I can’t do research anymore. But leave the value behind.”
“… … .”
I saw Hagley.
Honestly, there is no way Hagley would know what I do now. Because he can’t stop me now.
However, even if research becomes impossible, I want to preserve the value of the research material. As Hagley kneels down to me.
Was there still enough desire left to throw away all pride?
“Hagley. listen carefully.”
I said.
“I am not moved by pity. “If you want to make me move, you’re going to have to come up with something worth it.”
“… … “Do you mean a deal?”
“yes.”
“But I have nothing to offer.”
There I smiled.
As expected, Hagley still looks at me lightly.
“I asked you to kneel before me and throw away your pride, so please be patient one last time.”
“what are you talking about?”
“You don’t seem to understand, so let me turn it into a question.”
I asked, looking down at Hagley, who really seemed to have no idea.
“The plan you’re planning to do alone wouldn’t be possible, right?”
“… … !”
“Even if Ajie listens to you and proves the use of your abilities, getting you out of this prison is a completely different matter. I need someone’s appeal. In other words, someone outside has to appeal to the need for you.”
I walked over and sat down on the chair.
“But you tried to prove your abilities inside this prison. “You have no idea what’s going on outside.”
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“… … !”
“There is no contact with you except in this interrogation room, or in person, or by someone whose purpose is to investigate you. So, you heard about the details of this operation from one of those who came that way. In other words, he is an accomplice.”
Moreover, there is another obstacle to carrying out Hagley’s plan.
It’s me.
Even if I didn’t come here right now, if I heard that Hagley would be released from prison in the future, I would immediately try to confirm the circumstances of the incident.
Even if we hide the fact that he was released, Hagley’s location cannot be kept hidden since an ancient fish has now been discovered in Cape Mangot.
I am one of the people responsible for arresting Hagley. You won’t be able to ignore my voice.
So, in order for Hagley to escape, my power must first reach him.
That’s where the disturbing stories about me come from around the empire these days.
Wind catcher.
“Who contacted you?”
The person who contacted Hagley is the current owner of the wind catcher.
“… … .”
Hagley bit his lip and wandered his eyes. I seem to be confused about what choice to make.
But there was no reason for me to wait for that.
“… … It has been done. “You didn’t have to talk long.”
“Yes, I will tell you. “Everything I know.”
“When it’s time to make such comments, get to the point.”
Hagley took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and spoke slowly.
“… … The guy introduced himself as a reporter. “He said he would do an interview about Cape Mangot.”
“Can the reporter meet you?”
“At that time, it was before ancient fish were discovered within Cape Mangot. No, at least it was before the news reached the Empire. “What we met was not an interrogation room, but a visiting room.”
“Of course, you probably didn’t believe that straight away.”
“Yes, when I looked at the gait, posture, and behavior.”
Hagley narrowed his eyes slightly as if recalling that time.
“He looked like a knight. “In my eyes.”
* * *
Fili began an investigation at Frontier’s request.
Of course, it was a deal that promised to entrust the treatment of Frontier to Philly, but this type of deal is, of course, extremely advantageous to Philly.
Whether or not there is a wind catcher is a matter in Philly’s hands. Frontier knew this and told Fili. With complete trust in her. They say this is not a transaction, but a favor.
“Am I surprisingly weak at being trusted?”
Since Frontier trusted him, Philly also decided to trust Frontier first. Since you choose to believe it, the investigation begins with the assumption that there is a wind catcher.
However, it is not like searching the entire empire like this. Of course, only Philly is capable of such actions, but it is extremely inefficient. First, start by narrowing the scope.
‘A person who can move a large number of people to the extent of influencing public opinion throughout the empire, and who knows the Frontier well… … .’
If I list it like this, I feel sorry for Frondier, but the first thing that comes to mind is Frondier’s acquaintances. If a large number of people can be hired, it is likely that they will be from a high-ranking family.
‘If you look at the documents alone, the most suspicious person is Azier, the eldest son of the Roach family. He criticizes Frondier, who is growing rapidly and threatening his position, and drives him out of Roach due to negative public opinion. ‘It’s great to use it as a story about a family fight.’
But, Your Excellency.
If you don’t know who Atjie is, it’s a possibility that will disappear first if you do.
Fili goes through the documents one by one and checks the people. Here, the suspicious individuals are first narrowed down and the investigation is initially ordered.
Of course, Ajie is not completely excluded from the investigation.
From families such as Ampere, Adgier and Malia, to famous colleagues such as Elodie and Aster.
Philly is the first to investigate people that other people would be curious about. Because Philly is like that, you can trust Frontier.
Meanwhile, Fili’s eyes rested on a piece of paper.
“… … “This is what happens in the end.”
Philly actually had one suspicious person from the start of this investigation.
However, since it was nothing more than a curiosity, the investigation was simply conducted in an orderly manner with a standard set.
But when that turn comes, you can’t be convinced without checking.
Fili took a deep breath and then let it out. Pick up the phone and bring it to your ear.
“… … yes.”
Philly uses the honorifics to everyone. So you can’t identify the other person just by her voice.
“Bring in Pascal Schlitz.”
* * *
The drawing room of the imperial palace.
Pascal Schlitz was sitting on the sofa across from the small table, looking around awkwardly.
“I waited, Pascal.”
Not long after he arrived, Fili appeared. Robert, the escort driver, was also with us.
“It is an honor to meet you here.”
Pascal, still not knowing why he had been summoned, greeted Fili with a wide smile. Fili also smiled and sat across from Pascal. Robert took his place on the right.
“How is work these days? “It’s not easy to be both an imperial knight and a Constell teacher, isn’t it?”
“Thanks to your like-mindedness, we are doing well.”
What did I do?
Fili raised his teacup, trying hard to hide his intention to say that.
Philly is relaxed. Pascal, who saw her drinking tea for a moment, asked.
“… … Well, that’s why you called me… … ?”
“I just thought I’d try something a little different today.”
“What do you mean?”
“I want to hear the investigation report directly.”
Pascal blinks briefly at those words.
As if he had realized it right away, he said, “Ah,” and then lowered his voice a little.
“Are you okay? If anyone would listen… … .”
“are you okay. “Those measures have already been taken.”
Pascal’s other work, an investigative report on Frontier.
This was not a mission originally assigned, but a mission chosen because it was the most suitable for him under the circumstances.
There is no one better suited to investigate the Frontier than Pascal, who travels between the imperial palace and Constell.
‘… … ‘Is there something you don’t like?’
Pascal was nervous inside.
Although he was assigned to investigate, he never delivered the report directly to Fili.
“… … “Then first, let me tell you about Constel’s recent situation.”
Pascal first started reporting.
The first thing I conveyed was what the public opinion of Frontier was like in Constel.
“… … okay. Surprisingly, public opinion is not bad in Constel… … .”
“yes. Apparently, in the past, Constel had a history of thinking poorly of Frontier, and was greatly embarrassed because of it. “I think that vigilance has been activated.”
Within Constel, the one that gets talked about the most is Frontier.
This time, the number of times actually helped me look at Frontier objectively.
“And next, I will report on a student named Kian.”
“Kian? Do you mean Heldre’s granddaughter?”
“Yes that’s right.”
Pascal was impressed as he answered. As soon as I heard that name, I immediately knew who it was.
And at the same time, a cold sweat broke out.
Firstly, I felt a sense of awe when I saw Fili’s abilities, and the other reason was because I felt burdened to convey these words to Fili directly.
“So what is the relationship between Kian and Frontier?”
“… … “Kian made a dangerous statement.”
“Dangerous remarks?”
“Frondier predicted that the emperor would change and told Kian that the class society would collapse. It was thought that this would happen after the war, but it did not actually happen and Kian was angry with Frondier. “They said you didn’t keep your promise.”
“… … .”
Fili blinked briefly at those words.
Robert, who was next to me, distorted his face instead.
“… … “Frondier was plotting a coup?”
“No, I didn’t mean that.”
“The words may have been different, but the intention was the same.”
Robert’s spirit rises. Fili stretched out his hand to stop that figure.
“Calm down, Robert. “I know what you’re talking about.”
“majesty.”
“On the contrary, I am a little impressed.”
Fili thought.
The emperor changes and class society collapses.
It is eerily consistent with the direction of the future predicted by Philly.
If Bartello’s weakness had not recovered, he would have actually passed the throne to Saleh.
And for Saleh, almost all greed is vague, so only the abnormality and injustice in class society are visible, rather than the greed for power or wealth.
‘Kian was a member of the Indus, a group of commoners, and since Frontier said such a thing, it seems like he had something he wanted to get from Kian.’
But Fili doesn’t think the story will be told by Frontier himself.
First of all, it is too unrealistic for an individual to try it, and more than anything, isn’t it Frontier who contributed to Bartello’s recovery? He is the one who gave the Dragon Heart to Fili and prevented the war.
However, the timing is not good.
The current Frontier is already confused by public opinion. If Kian’s story spreads, in the worst case scenario, there is a possibility that everyone who revered him as a hero will turn away.
“Pascal, you probably didn’t tell this story to anyone else, right?”
“of course.”
Pascal answers immediately. Of course it is.
Fili stared at him for a moment.
Pascal is one of those characters who is not easy to read.
Pascal has a small body, a youthful face, and even the way he acts is a bit childlike. Some call him a ‘bad boy’.
Because it seems to evoke the impulses of a child who doesn’t know what to do.
However, it looks different through Philly’s eyes.
In fact, his appearance is very similar to Philly. No, to be exact, they are the same type. The type of person who hides his or her intentions through facial expressions and movements and tries to reveal the other person’s true feelings by making them feel reassured.
‘Pascal was aiming for the position of guard knight.’
Fili actually doesn’t know what Pascal’s motivation is for wanting to be his bodyguard.
Whether it’s power or money, there’s nothing wrong with becoming an escort knight. However, in the case of Pascal, I was worried that he seemed to be jealous of Robert.
However, if the jealousy is acting negatively now, then of course there will be no such thing as generosity.
“Pascal, you know about the recent rumors going around Frondier, right?”
“Yes, of course.”
“For a rumor to be true, it’s quite plausible. “A lot of them are based on actually existing evidence.”
“yes. “I was also surprised.”
Philly’s smile deepens at that.
“How many people can do that? “A person who knows everything about the recent situation in Frontier.”
“… … .”
Pascal blinked.
he asked.
“No way, Her Royal Highness. “Are you doubting me?”
“I guess you don’t know, Pascal.”
Fili says as he closes the left of his two red eyes.
“I doubt everything.”
“… … “It was like that.”
Pascal looked at that face and lowered his head.
“I am not one to spread rumors. “There is no way to prove it.”
“So what does Pascal think about the rumors?”
“I don’t have the skill to tell the truth from a rumor that seems like a rumor.”
“It’s a floating cloud.”
Fili put down his teacup.
“Then one thing. “What about the devil?”
“… … !”
“Frondeer is a demon, and he is not from the Roach family to begin with. The reason he stopped Belphegor was—”
Philly’s words are the most dangerous of the rumors currently popular in Frontier.
“—He himself is trying to swallow up the empire.”
With those words in his mouth, Fili looks at Pascal.
This time, it was as if he didn’t miss a single thing: his breathing, his body trembling, his gaze.
While making eye contact with Fili, Pascal answered in an extremely ordinary way.
“I think there is a possibility.”