83 [2-17] ブル嫉妬 (2/2)

”Property ......, position ......, and credit and achievement ......

Things of value should be earned by those who deserve them.

You seem to have been satisfied with your prize of a gold envelope, but if I, as a viscount, had avenged it, you would have increased your territory by a village or two.

Yoo Yin wondered if it would be that convenient, but no matter how you looked at him, he was serious.

Ralph is not satisfied with his position as a viscount ruling a single city, and he is determined to rise to the top at any cost. He has been resentful of the fact that Yuyin has ruined his chance.

Even though they were both sorcerers in the service of the same marquis, Ralph saw Yin not as a reliable ally but as a competitor.

--If that's the case, why are we talking about this now? ...... No, no way. ......

You set me up. ......!

Yin clenched his hands so hard that his nails dug into them and blood flowed.

It was because of this selfish grudge that Ralph had tricked Yin.

”How dare you! I was only doing the right thing.

Don't be ridiculous!　This is outrageous!

”Well, I'm sorry for the hasty execution, too, sir.

I'm sorry for the hasty execution. ...... I was hoping that you would die after seeing your family suffer.

It's a great way to make sure you're getting the most out of your vacation.

What?　The family has nothing to do with this!

”Of course not!

They are a family of sinners. They must be punished accordingly. The whole family must pay for your sins. Repent for what you've done.

It felt like the floor beneath my feet was crumbling and I was falling into an endless abyss.

My wife. My son.

What you've done is already the talk of the town. If the Noah's Curiae leave in a bad mood, we'll be in trouble. The rest of the family will be condemned by the citizens.

Oh, by the way, your property was seized. It was used to resuscitate the victim. Well, it looks like the resuscitation didn't work. That's too bad. It was a waste of money.

I'm afraid for the family's future. But don't worry. I'll find a good brothel for your wife. ......

Oops, was that joke too vulgar? Ha-ha-ha-ha!

Ralph laughed with heartfelt amusement.

Yin finally understood what Ralph had come here for.

He had come here to ridicule him and make him feel better. That was the only reason he had come.

You can't think that this ...... is acceptable!

That's my line. I'm the one who won't forgive you. I'm the one who won't forgive you.

I'll leave you to it. I'm sorry I won't be there to see your execution. I'm afraid I'll be busy with the reduced number of sorcerers due to unavoidable circumstances. Ha-ha-ha-ha!

Even as Ralph left with a hearty laugh, Yuyin stared into the void after he was gone.

She stared at him until her eyes were dry.

* *

The execution had been too swift.

The trial was concluded in a single session without even allowing Yoo-in to argue, and the next day, Yoo-in was dragged to the execution table.

It's an exceptional treatment, but it's appropriate.

It would have been a very bad position to be in if you had a knight under your command who would kill a Noah's Curio soldier. The Marquis should have executed him quickly and bowed to the Noachurio side to show his position.

If it's really all Yuyin's fault...

--Why? Shouldn't the Noachurian army have come and saved the city and its territory and saved ...... me?

Shouldn't I have been rescued from the nightmare predictions of my family, the people of my city, and my friends being turned into undead?

Why was I about to die now!

It was like I was having a nightmare.

Amidst the shouts of the crowd, Yoo-in was pulled on a horse and dragged through the streets.

He was so blinded by anger that he could only hear the noise of the people.

The guillotine stood on the execution platform in the square.

When he saw the guillotine, Yoo-in half understood that this was where he was going to die, but at the same time he couldn't believe it and didn't want to believe it.

He had never lived his life in such a way that he would have to die like this.

I swear to God and to my wife and children.

The crowd went wild as Yoo-in was led to the executioner's table.

Words like ”die” and ”murderer” were heard over and over again.

--I'm innocent!　I'm innocent! I'm being framed!

I wanted to shout at least that, but the gag that blocked the chanting (shackles are not used during executions because they interfere with cutting off the head) prevented me from speaking properly.

The strong bailiffs seized Yoo-in's body and bound him to the guillotine.

Tears of bloody rage streamed down from Yuin's eyes.

--Ore you ...... Ralph Brett McGregor!

You ...... Noah Curio!

You curse me!!!

Yuyin clenched his teeth so hard that his back teeth shattered.

”...... You've got some good qualities. You passed.

Now, is your grudge worth ...... giving your soul to me?

The voice was heard only by Yu Yin.