I Became the Vassal the The Tyrannical Is Obsessed With

198 – Episode 198 You Should Be Angry When You Can

Episode 198: You must temper when you can

Cecilia left her own room in the dead of night.

After she returned her Luke her her her, she sat in her chair for a long time, mulling over her worries. And now she has made a firm decision.

As Cecilia stepped out of her imperial palace, the knight standing guard outside her door saluted.

“You.Would you like to accompany me for a while?”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

So she boarded a carriage touring the grounds of her imperial palace, accompanied by a knight. Cecilia informed her coach of her destination.

“To the dungeon.”

The driver was surprised as soon as he heard this.

He heard from her colleague that the people identified as the culprits in the attempted kidnapping of Empress Sun were being held in an underground prison.

‘It’s going to be bloody soon.’

That was all the article could predict.

The dungeon was located in the most secluded part of the imperial palace grounds, so it took some time to move there. Cecilia did not say a word until her carriage reached the dungeon.

She informed the coachman that she had arrived in front of the dungeon. She came down from her carriage, escorted by a knight.

“You guys wait here.”

As Cecilia, who gave instructions, approached the iron door leading to the dungeon, the guard opened the iron door.

Torches were burning out the darkness on the stairs and passageways leading to the dungeon. Cecilia ordered the jailer to lead her to the prison where her criminal was imprisoned.

The guard took another torch and led the way into the dungeon. Every time they took a step, the sound of their footsteps echoed throughout the space.

“Here, Your Majesty.”

“I see.”

The guard held the torch high above his head. Then, the scenery inside the iron bars, which had been hidden in darkness, was fully revealed.

The hard, cold floors and walls created a sterile feeling, and there was a toilet bowl in the corner to handle the toilet. And in the middle, the criminals were sitting helpless.

“…”

Cecilia looked down at them with her cold eyes.

“Your majesty. God has nothing to do with it.”

“Shut your mouth.”

The Duke of Montersen tried to complain about her injustice, but Cecilia raised her voice. Monte Lessen, crushed by the force, had no choice but to keep his mouth shut.

“I have been thinking about how I will judge you today.”

If it were normal, Cecilia would have used the pronoun ‘you’. But there was no reason to respect those who tried to wreak havoc on my mother.

Meanwhile, Theorod was frightened by the word “Judgment” That Cecilia uttered.

‘Please, I hope it’s not as much as summary punishment… Please, please!’

Theorde’s whole body trembled as he imagined his future, which he could not even know. In contrast, he remained relatively calm with Montersen.

‘Anyway, the Marquis of Marlborough did it as he pleased. If you can prove this, it might be surprisingly easy to overlook.’

Montersen was convinced that this was the only way to survive with his son.

Anyway, he told himself that he had to stay alert now.

Meanwhile, the Marquis of Marlborough did not show it on the outside, but inside he was very frightened. This was because his direct involvement in this attempted kidnapping was discovered in front of everyone.

‘No. If only I could strongly appeal that I had no choice but to do it because this old man forced me…’

If he did well, Marlboro hoped, he might be able to get his sentence reduced.

Cecilia paused for a moment and then opened her mouth again.

“Soon, a trial will be held to judge your sins.”

“!”

Her three men looked up at her in surprise at Cecilia’s declaration of her. The moment she caught their gaze, Cecilia suddenly felt an unpleasant feeling.

“Who told her to lift her head up?”

“…”

They bowed their heads again. Cecilia stared fiercely at the top of their heads for a while. In her blood-red eyes, there was an aura colder than the sharp wind of midwinter.

“Go back.”

Cecilia went out of the dungeon with the guard. She immediately got into the carriage and had a grave expression with her arms crossed.

Cecilia wholeheartedly accepted Luke’s offer. However, she was never able to obtain the title of Emperor of the Great Gongmyeong.

‘This is a long-awaited opportunity for revenge.’

Cecilia has never forgotten her late emperor her and her father her her, Holland Campbell Eckhart, since he lay in her sick bed her her her her.

A desire for revenge against the noble faction that brought her father into terrible pain.

It was clear that summary execution with a single blow would not appease this desire for revenge.

So Cecilia wanted to make them suffer for as long as possible. The fact that she walked all the way to the dungeon and saw the faces of the criminals was a ritual of her own to sharpen her desire for revenge once again.

‘What kind of expression was I making at that time?’

She couldn’t figure it out herself. As she faced her goons, a cold flame of anger burned within her own chest.

Because she kept shaking.

‘It’s a good thing I didn’t come with Luke.’

If he were around, he would have revealed his true intentions.

She never wanted Luke to know her true feelings. Even if he realizes this truth someday.

* * *

We moved to the dining room for lunch. As soon as we sat down at the table, Cecilia rang the bell, and delicious seafood and delicacies were quickly placed on the table.

After finishing lunch in a quiet atmosphere, I wiped my mouth with a napkin. Meanwhile, Cecilia looked alternately at me, Flora, and Mulia.

“I have something to tell you.”

Cecilia exudes a calm tone.

At that one word, we all stopped what we were doing and turned our gaze towards her.

“I plan to hold a trial in four days for the criminal acts of the Duke and Duchess of Montersen and the Marquis of Marlborough. This is an event you must attend, so please understand.”

I only presented it as one solution, but I never thought they would completely accept it…

Honestly, I was a bit surprised. If it were Cecilia, I thought she would be summarily executed.

Is there some other trick?

But right now I couldn’t even guess what it was.

“Are you going to trial?”

“That’s surprising, Your Majesty.”

Looking at Flora and Mulia’s reactions, it seems I’m not the only one who thought that.

Cecilia crossed her arms and rolled her eyes here and there as if examining our expressions. Then she suddenly looked serious.

“The Marquis of Marlborough may not know, but this decision was made based on the judgment that it was necessary to clearly know the extent of the Duke and Duchess Montersen’s involvement.”

“Ah. Come to think of it, there was no evidence in the banquet hall that anyone else than the Marquis of Marlborough was involved in this incident.”

Everyone shook their heads at Flora’s remarks

“So we have to find out. “I plan to impose appropriate punishment depending on the level of involvement.”

“Do you intend to make a fair ruling, Your Majesty?”

Why does Mulia ask all those questions?

I couldn’t help but be surprised. Depending on how you listen, it was a question that could feel somewhat aggressive.

However, her expression showed concern for Cecilia.

“It depends on their attitude.”

Cecilia’s tone was extremely heavy and serious. But at the same time, she thought it was an honest answer.

It is a trial that determines the disposition of those who tried to harm her own mother, not anyone else. Naturally, their attitude was bound to have a significant impact on the trial.

The point to watch will be whether Marlboro will be able to make a fool of itself in the trial.

I wonder how Montersen will make fun of that mean tongue.

“I guess I’ll have to start preparing for trial soon. Luke.”

Cecilia turned her head towards this direction.

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

“Let’s discuss the trial process together.”

“Your majesty. We want to help too!”

As Flora raised her right hand, Mulia followed suit and raised her hand above her head.

Could it be that they’re trying to stop me from talking to Cecilia alone this time?

When I looked at their expressions, I could feel that they sincerely wanted to help. However, Cecilia declined, saying it was okay.

“I would like to ask you to play another role.”

Fortunately, the maids said they would follow Cecilia’s wishes.

Cecilia took me to her room. After settling into her armchair, she instructed me to sit down on her desk chair.

“I plan to bring in witnesses for this trial, but in addition to Lawrence, who was said to be the leader of Black Knife, I need to secure new recruits for M in advance.”

“Since they are also directly involved in this incident, I think it is necessary not only to hear their testimony but also to receive appropriate punishment.”

“That’s natural.”

Cecilia snorted lightly. She then crossed her legs and rested her chin. A worried expression appeared on her face.

“It’s just a matter, Lawrence. “The point is that Luna members should not appear in that author’s testimony.”

“Ah… That certainly seems like it could be a problem.”

Cecilia nodded her head once.

“The trial was originally held on the premise that everyone is truthful. But Luna’s existence must not be made known to the world.”

Cecilia closed her eyes and let out a long sigh.

“If she had known this would happen, she would have sent an escort knight along with the Luna crew.”

“I think there was definitely a need to get insurance.”

“It’s already passed, so I wonder if there’s any use in regretting it.”

I briefly expressed my agreement. Cecilia lowered her hand to cup her chin and looked at me in the eye again.

“Your majesty. “Can I speak directly?”

“Yunheohaji.”

“I absolutely agree that trials are premised on the truth. However, we cannot allow the empire’s secrets to be leaked in front of many people. So, I don’t think there is a need to focus solely on truthfulness itself. It is right to ensure that secrets that need to be kept continue to be kept.”

“So you’re saying I’m inflexible?”

Well, to sum it up very briefly, that’s what it means.

“Uhm. In fact, it has a similar meaning.”

“Phew.”

As soon as I showed signs of trouble, I covered my mouth and laughed.

“Still, I think you’re right. After all, I am the emperor of the empire.”

For the first time in a long time, the charisma of an empress appeared on her face.

“Then what would be a good way to keep a secret?”

“I think you can leave that part to Lucia, Your Majesty.”

“Hmm. If it’s Lucia, she will do a very reliable job.”

When Cecilia said it was work, I got the feeling she was about to do something bad. It will probably be a very nightmarish time for a man named Lawrence.

But I didn’t feel sorry at all.

It’s best to stop criminals while you can!

* * *

That evening.

After finishing today’s work, I left the office with my maids. Mulia went back to the room first, and then it was Flora’s turn.

“Hey, Mr. Luke.”

Flora called me in a quieter voice than usual.

“Yes, Lady Flora.”

“Maybe…”

As she trailed off, she looked at me. What are you trying to say?

“The answer to confession is… When will I be able to hear it?”

I don’t know why he looks so cute while blushing.

But now I feel like I should pay attention to the trial first. I haven’t been able to decide for sure how to answer.

“Can I answer after this trial is over?”

“Yes, yes… ” …”

Flora nodded her head timidly.

“Well, I can accept any answer. Therefore… Please don’t feel burdened…”

After saying that, Flora almost ran away and went into her room.

But what should I do?

If I tell you not to be burdened, the burden will increase…

The thought of having to answer well lingered in my head for a while.