Episode 467 Owner of the Land (2)
Countess Alminus.
It is not one of the great families that existed from the mont the Lapdonia royal family was born.
but.
[Alminus Central Exchange]
[Alminus Bank]
As you can see from the fact that the ‘Alminus Company’ that owns this institution is a count, their influence is not inferior to them.
As a supporter of one of the largest clans, Sawteeth, its influence reached even into the Labyrinth.
“I didn’t think I would stay silent, but I never thought I’d have Mozlan publicize it.”
As if talking to herself, Alia smiled with a hint of sympathy.
“The count’s guts are stronger than I thought. I didn’t expect them to use this kind of tactic in the midst of an obvious attempt to subjugate without permission.”
“Emily, it’s not your fault, so you don’t have to feel responsible.”
“……Responsibility? Why should I feel responsible?”
“Uh……”
I just said it because it seed like the right ti to say that…….
I hope it wasn’t.
For so reason, I hurriedly changed the topic.
“Why didn’t you co to tell that the sending date was two days ago?”
“I know you’ll be busy, and I had a few things to check before that. If you didn’t co ho today, I was going to visit you.”
“What to check?”
As if Alia had been waiting, she told a few things she had checked over the past two days.
That was pretty bad news.
“First of all, the tavern seems to have already released people.”
A public opinion war started in the family of Count Alminus.
“I guessed roughly, but what did they say?”
“Everything is a little different, but in the end, it ans that we stole all the hierarchical lords we managed to capture along the way. Oh, by the way, there was an inference that it might have been us who summoned him.”
“Is that so…”
“Still, there are quite a few who refute that it’s nonsense. Fortunately, the roads you’ve trodden on don’t seem to be in vain?”
Yes, it’s thanks to the effect of the reputation level that I raised from ti to ti.
You might be proud of this—.
“But you’ll have to hurry.”
“huh?”
“At that ti, I saw the explorers who were helped by you approaching. It seed that they were trying to persuade them to testify in their favor.”
“…Appeasent? You can’t testify falsely because you have verification magic, right?”
“Are you unaware? At Mozlan’s trial, you can exercise the right to remain silent. Perhaps unfavorable questions will be left unanswered, and only part of the truth will be told and a favorable testimony will be made.”
“…Um, but isn’t our side more credible?”
“No, if you look at the precedents, that’s not the case. Usually, when it’s difficult to distinguish the testimonies from conflicting testimonies, the trial proceeds in a way that lowers the weight of the testimonies themselves. It’s a common strategy.”
Uh… I see…
“But… how do you know all that?”
“I’ve been familiar with the data over the past two days.”
“…….”
Maybe it wasn’t her sister who was the real genius, but her.
While admiring his heart, he hurriedly asked Alia for advice.
“So what do you think I should do?”
“Since the trial will be held, the first thing to do is to find soone who will testify among those who were helped by you.”
“and?”
“Ask lves for help. As long as the history is deep, there must have been many disputes like this. There must be at least one good judge.”
“Oh then?”
Alia averted her gaze as she looked at her expectantly.
“……What I’m good at isn’t making solutions out of survey papers.”
Yeah, there’s nothing more that cos to mind.
“Mister, is there anything I can help you with?”
At that ti, Erwen, who was listening intently but not participating in the conversation, said so.
My heart was grateful.
But…
“If I ever need help, I’ll tell you first, so don’t mind you guys until then.”
Now that you’ve seen enough of your duties as a tribal leader, it’s ti to fulfill your role as a clan leader.
***
It’s been four days since I left work.
I want to lie down and roll around like a chimney, but I left the house straight away and headed for the Mozlan headquarters.
Isn’t there a saying that the horn of the cow is also sweet?
It is necessary to gather information before setting up a strategy in earnest.
So far, no major complaints.
There is only one thing I regret.
‘……Why did you bring it to the main office?’
It was in District 7 because it was the jurisdiction of Mozlan Branch, where Dwalki was arrested the other day, but the main office, which can be called the headquarters, is located in Karnon, the ecliptic.
‘……Should I use the military platform even if I spend so money?’
Suddenly, such a temptation flickered in front of his eyes, but as the Clan Leader of Clan Adavada, he finally shook off the temptation.
How much is that for one cancer ride?
Sleeping on the way can reduce wasted ti to a minimum.
“We warmly welco the visit of the head office. Baron Yandel, please co here. I will guide you.”
Soon after arriving at the Mozlan headquarters, the knights belonging to greeted politely, regardless of my status.
Is this the feeling of alienation?
Of course, this ti it wasn’t a good thing, but in the past, when I went to the Dwalkie Gun, I couldn’t even put my feet on the building properly.
Even though it was not the main office, but a branch.
Anyway, that’s not what’s important right now.
“This is Christina Bealon, Chairman of Mozlan.”
The head of Mozlan who greeted was a middle-aged woman with an elegant appearance. She was wearing normal clothes, but since she belongs to Mozlan, she must also be a knight.
“Bealon? Are you talking about Count Belon?”
“Yes. Count Bealon will be my older brother.”
“I see. But is the original chairman even doing this?”
“Actually, that’s not generally the case. Disputes between Hao and nobles are extrely sensitive, so I decided to attend them myself because I didn’t want to make a mistake.”
“Okay? Then do it quickly. The letter said that he would tell you more when he visits.”
“Yes, there is a limit to what can be shared in letters. Kuhmm, where should I start talking about this…” The
lady glanced at and started talking with cautious eyes.
However, the introduction was long, as befits an aristocratic background, and it was only after going through the process of explaining the contents of the letter in more detail that it went into the main body.
“…Usually, in cases like this, an agreent is recomnded. Count Alminus also made a clear promise that if only Baron Yandel agreed, he would lower the requested amount. But…
” He looked up at .
“The baron wouldn’t want that?”
say that
“Of course.”
“Then we will have no choice but to turn the case over to the Royal Tribunal.”
Afterwards, the chairman explained the process of going to the court and what I had to do.
Among them was writing an affidavit…
“I can call the Archivist right now if you want.”
The writing of the statent has been postponed to a later date.
Isn’t that the statent that will be used in the trial?
It is right to use it strategically after accompanying a lawyer.
Therefore, after leaving the building, go straight to the Rabbit Baron.
“Baron Yandel……? I haven’t heard from my mother about the visit.”
It was the baron’s daughter who greeted .
Unfortunately, it seems that the rabbit baron is currently at the royal palace on business.
I decided to just wait for it to co back today.
And how long has it passed?
“What’s going on here, Baron Yandel? I heard from Minia that you waited half a day…” ”
Baron Liribia, I need your help.”
“Help… you an? Please elaborate.”
Baron Rabbit, who had returned near the end of the day, sighed deeply when he heard my story.
“It may be rude to say this, but… Baron Yandel really seems like a man born in a storm.”
“…….”
“First of all, if you’re a judge, you know soone with good skills, so don’t worry too much. It won’t be enough today, but you’ll be able to et him in person by tomorrow.”
“Thank you for caring. But do you have any vacant rooms?”
“You an it’s an empty room…?”
“Isn’t it troubleso to go ho and sleep and co back tomorrow?”
“……Baron Yandel was staying in Rabighion. I see. I’ll tell soone later to clear a room.”
“thanks.”
Okay then, lodging is also solved.
Afterwards, he had dinner with Baron Rabbit’s family, and then borrowed a crystal ball to tell Erwen and Alia the news that he was going to sleep out.
and the next morning.
“Nice to et you, Baron Yandel. This is Jas Elk.”
Early in the morning, I t with a judge introduced by Libya and received counseling.
The judge’s expression after hearing all of my story was not good.
“…It’s a very troubleso situation. Let’s clear things up first. Is Mozlan officially accused of ‘demanding spoils according to contribution’ correct?”
“right.”
Behind the scenes, I’m spreading rumors as if I’d done trash, but that’s the content of the lawsuit.
“Anyway, it’s clear that the jagged teeth contributed to this hunt, so they told to give that much.”
The basis of the lawsuit was the Labyrinth Disaster Act.
In the event of a disaster, each explorer had an obligation to join forces to overco the disaster, and the resulting war over loot was repeated every ti.
Thanks to that, the relevant laws are also in place.
“It’s difficult…….”
“…Is it that much?”
“Yes. The demand for distribution according to the contribution is a legitimate demand according to the Labyrinth Law. And seeing that they made such a bold request, it is clear that they will have a ans to prove their contribution.”
The judge said that to in a calm voice.
“How about accepting the proposal from Count Alminus? In the end, even if you go to the court, the distribution will be reduced as much as possible, but there may be worse results.”
“…Even though there are circumstances under which we suspect that they summoned the Hierarchy Lord without permission?”
A voice that beca blunt without my knowledge.
However, the judge still responded in a business tone.
“That’s not important in this case. Isn’t it just circumstantial yet? It will be difficult to prove, and even if it does, it will be a separate case from distribution.”
To put it simply, it ans that the distribution should be done properly whether the Alminus family pays a fine or imprisonnt in the future.
“I’m only telling the truth as it is so that Baron Yandel can make the choice he wants, so I hope you don’t get too angry.”
Huh yeah, I wouldn’t bla him here.
“Is there anything Jas can do?”
“Once again, I recomnd negotiating. If you use the ‘circumstances’ that Baron Yandel ntioned as a weapon, you will be able to reduce the distribution even more. The risk to bear is much less.”
“If you don’t mind taking the risk? Is there really no way though?”
Despite my reckless question, Jas did not change his position.
“Yes. This is for the best. Distribution paynts will eventually be unstoppable. As long as it is not to withdraw the arbitration application filed by the Countess of Alminus to Mozlan.”
Yes, that’s how it is.
I have finished legal counseling at this point.
It seed like I hadn’t gained anything in particular, but thanks to Jas, I was able to find a direction for the future.
‘This is why I have to withdraw.’
The point is to make Count Alminus withdraw on his own.
In other words, he needs a bullet to threaten him.
*** After
the legal consultation,
I went straight to Mozlan and received the help of the judge and finished writing a statent in my favor.
I think it’s best not to go to trial, but it’s human affairs, so you
have to be at least prepared just in case.
‘The trial was supposed to take two or three months.’
There was still a lot of ti left, so I postponed eting Count Alminus.
Then, what would change if I went now?
So…
Jing-!
On the way back, I visited the Explorers Guild.
And the general guide [Dreadfear, the Lord of Terror.]
The
subject
of the subjugation is the 1st floor lord
.
There are many other ways when a rank clan wants to be promoted to a rank 4 clan.
Usually, only those who have just been created but are skilled enough to want to quickly rise to the rank plan to subdue it
. When the next labyrinth is opened……. I have to hurry up and post an official notice to each branch.”
Fortunately, the permission ca out without any problems
. “
You know ?
That’s it.
“Five participants in the subjugation……”
“…….”
“If successful, it will be the tenth feat after the last great sage.”
Defeating Count Alminus It was the first bullet to do it.
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