Chapter 108 – 28. Sun vs. Wind (3)
Amer, Minho, and Hyerin arrived at the conference room following the lady-in-waiting.
We, the 22 summoners who met again at the imperial palace right after the summons, got together at Minho’s suggestion and elected a new class executive.
It was the judgment that in order to quickly adapt to the different world from now on and live smoothly together, a few people should unite at the center.
Through a democratic process of resources, recommendation, and voting, Minho was chosen as the class president, me as the vice-president, and Hyerin and Choi Jihoon as additional candidates.
This was not meaningless. The Imperial Palace respected the organization of the summoners, and in fact, our executive team was busy with various meetings before entering the academy.
Today, however, where most have seamlessly integrated into the new world, the role of the executive team has been reduced to holding regular meetings once every two weeks.
It was obviously like that, but this bastard, Choi Ji-hoon, didn’t like it. He himself creates trouble and makes serious business himself.
As soon as the lady-in-waiting bowed her head and went outside, Amer distributed her papers, announcing the start of the ’emergency meeting of summoned executives’.
“Let’s get right to the point. Here’s the investigation into the case that Nicholas took issue with.”
I read the document in front of me from top to bottom.
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[Case No: 27S-30124]
[Incident Category: Death 〉 Suicide]
[Participant: Janey (25 years old)]
┗Classification: Female – Commoner – Western District of the Zodiac – Hospitality
[Date: 4 days ago dawn] [Created: 2 days ago]
[Summary]
┗ Found the body of the person in the vicinity of the workplace that morning (discoverer: co-worker). Head trauma instant death. DeathEstimated as.
┗ Of the party on the roofDiscovery of a suicide note. No other signs of violence. Complaints of drug, injury, or sexual assault by certain men in a will.
┗No drug detected on body/scene. Handing over the body to the bereaved family. Request to close investigation (bereaved family) and receipt of death report. The investigation ends with the victim’s suicide.
[Uniqueness]
┗View details (reason): investigation 1 (creation), public order 1 (security), administration 2 (death report), judiciary 0, legislation 0, enforcement 0, audit 0, others 2 (simple confirmation), private #.
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“So this woman named Janey committed suicide a few days ago, and in her suicide note she claimed to have been raped by Choi Ji-hoon, so Prince Nicholas is demanding an explanation and apology? Choi Ji-hoon is claiming that the relationship was consensual.”
Amer nodded at my fact-checking.
“I think so. Nicholas’ men read this report yesterday. It’s classified as ‘Other’.”
As I confirmed the points Amer pointed out with her eyes, I was amazed at her ability with her other thoughts.
It’s only been an hour since Nicholas and Choi Ji-hoon started arguing out of nowhere, but they’re already finding related materials and discussing countermeasures.
Extremely swift work and the power and power that made it possible. She somehow realizes that no matter how personal she and we are, the royal family is the royal family.
Thanks to Amer and her men who must have worked hard.
And I want to give a kiss to Choi Ji-hoon, who caused unnecessary trouble.
“There are three things that are strange.”
Everyone’s eyes turned to Amer, who raised his eyebrows.
“First of all, I wonder how Nicholas got to know about this case. He found this report less than a week after she killed herself… I don’t see any particular reason for that.”
“Hmm… The prince is usually interested in social issues?”
“For anything like that, I feel like I’ve only focused on this case. There’s no record of reading any other documents.”
“Then it’s hard to see it as a coincidence.”
What is the probability that Choi Ji-hoon was involved in the incident that the prince of Bondrania suddenly looked into because he was curious about the case of the emperor’s suicide? Very thin
“Secondly, I don’t know why Nicholas is taking issue with this. The justification for demanding an apology from the rapist is unclear, and there is no evidence that Choi Ji-hoon really raped in the first place… It’s embarrassing, but actually there are not a small number of cases like this.”
“It’s the largest city in the Empire, so it has no choice but to be.”
A crime rate of 0% is unrealistic. I briefly comforted Amer and continued.
“So the bottom line is, no matter how you look at it, Nicholas’ actions were intentional.
“I think it’s an attack. It’s targeting Choi Ji-hoon, no… If you look at it broadly, it seems to be targeting all of us?”
Hyerin received my theorem and declared it. I wholeheartedly agree with her opinion. Amer nodded.
This must be a political maneuver to disgrace the faces of all the summoners.
After all, only smart people gather, so the story moves quickly.
“I thought I wasn’t that kind of friend…”
Minho muttered in disbelief. Nicholas’ usual sincere and righteous appearance didn’t seem to fit well with our judgment of the situation. I was a little bewildered too, but the circumstantial evidence was too convincing.
Here, I once again realized the difference in values with Minho. He sees the world positively. Perhaps people believe in the Seongseon theory that people are fundamentally good.
But I think the vocal evil theory is closer to reality. I am sure that no matter how nice and innocent a person may seem, there cannot be an ugly desire inside.
It’s because I am none other than that. Because I know very well that my head, which is well-study, kind, sincere, and popular, is dirty, vicious, and shady than anyone else. My existence itself is a living, breathing proof of my values.
“So, what was the last suspicious thing?”
At first, Amer said three things were strange.
“·······.”
Unlike the previous two questions, she paused for a moment. She quietly closed her eyelids and seemed to choose her words carefully in her mind. We didn’t rush her.
When Amer finally opened her mouth, we could understand why she was cautious.
“Perhaps… My oldest brother is involved. One of the cases classified as ‘Private’ confirmed a connection to him, although there is no definitive evidence…”
First Prince of Forcus von Cairos.
A powerful heir to the throne, a politically skilled and cunning pig. He hates me for knocking his men down in a duel. You would hate to see me win and win. The suspicion that suggests that he is behind this is really overflowing.
Then, a ray of light penetrated my head.
The feeling as if the pieces floating in the liquid came together as if they were moving somewhere and completed an elaborate puzzle.
The clues given are:
1. Yuna Kim said that she received perfume from Jihoon Choi. She also testified that she had been a little scared of him lately, and that he seemed to have a strange patron.
2. The woman who committed suicide described in her suicide note that she was raped by Choi Ji-hoon, and that she was drugged in the process, she did.
3. When Leah informed me of the existence of the illegal aphrodisiac, she added that the involvement of a high-ranking aristocrat was suspected, given the lack of progress in the investigation.
4. Amer raised suspicions that Porcus may have been involved.
There is no evidence. It could be completely wrong, or it might not fit 100%.
However, if the intuition of the [Heaven] Was so clear and vivid, it would be as good as the revelation of the [Stars].
The property whispered to me.
Choi Ji-hoon is being sponsored by Porcus. And the [Beauty] Aphrodisiac is said to be related to Forcus.
This immediately spawned new questions, but my thoughts were interrupted by an upright voice.
“Hey, shouldn’t we think about Ji-hoon’s position before that? There’s no evidence that he actually committed a crime yet, so I think we should follow the principle of presumption of innocence.”
Minho carefully raised the possibility that Choi Jihoon would be unfair. It seemed that he did not like the atmosphere in which no one considered his innocence.
“Even though Ji-hoon is a bit frivolous, I still believe that he is not to the point of violently beating others. Maybe this is a problem caused by a lack of communication and misunderstandings…”
“Minho, but for now, let’s assume the worst and come up with a countermeasure. If he’s really innocent, it’s a problem that can be solved in one blow with [Byeolmuli’s] Interrogation. Let’s assume that he raped the victim. .”
“Yes. Jihoo, you are right.”
After turning Minho’s consciousness around, I changed the direction of the meeting by asking a question.
“If Choi Ji-hoon is a rapist, what should we do?”
Should we stop Nicholas from being interrogated and further investigations done?
Or should I accuse Choi Ji-hoon?
“…Then it would be sad, but Ji-hoon should be punished after revealing the whole story. After that, I think we should work hard for Ji-hoon’s recovery.”
This was Minho’s class president-like opinion,
“Let’s get expelled from class.”
This was Hyerin’s heartless assertion.
“Hyerin, you can’t do that! No matter how criminal he is, Jihoon is still in our class. If we don’t help her, who will help her?”
“I’ve never had a rapist as a friend. Once trash is always trash. You don’t have to be close to trash.”
Oh, I never thought Hyerin would take such a firm stance… Actually, that crap, I’m sitting right next to you. I’ll be extra careful when handling her.
I asked questions before expressing my position.
“Amer, if rape is true, what will be Choi Ji-hoon’s punishment?”
“Ummm… If he was an ordinary student, he would have been expelled from school, premature writing, and imprisonment and labor… But since he’s a summoner and a continental class Awakener, I don’t know what will happen. Perhaps your intentions will be reflected in the punishment as well. Will.”
“Then I think Hyerin is right.”
Hyerin’s expression brightened noticeably.
“It seems that ‘expelling’ itself can be used as an effective means of sanction… Even if it’s not us, wouldn’t there be people on the continent who want to help the few continental-class awakened people?”
Even if they were criminals, the power of continental class attributes had infinite uses.
“Still······.”
Minho made an expression as if he had been betrayed by someone he trusted, but he was disgusting inside.
Get rid of the stumbling eyes. Just focus on the two beauties.
Match.
“Guys, first of all, let’s discuss how to do a duel between the two of us, rather than discussing later.”
Amer evoked the atmosphere of the meeting with applause.
“If Nicholas wins, the truth will be revealed through interrogation, and on the contrary, if Choi Ji-hoon wins, it will be difficult to pursue the case any longer. Which of the two will win?”
Choi Ji-hoon of the Continental level [Sun] Attribute, and Nicholas of the normal level [Wind] Attribute. I know that they both want to be prosecutors.
Although the former is superior in his attribute rating, Nicholas must have received high-quality education and training as a prince.
“I think Nicholas will win. Then it will be clear whether Ji-Hoon is guilty or innocent. So why don’t we give permission for a duel?”
This was Minho’s opinion,
“Choi Ji-hoon wins. Then he becomes half-innocent, so we can’t expel him. Let’s stop the duel for now and investigate the suicide case in earnest to find additional evidence.”
This was Hyerin’s argument.
I felt a lot of selfish desire to get rid of Choi Ji-hoon from the surroundings.
As their views diverged like before, the three naturally looked at me.
Amer, who is the final decision maker, communicated with her eyes that she would follow my opinion, and Hyerin and Minho sent eyes of trust that each would stand on their side.
“I······.”
Because of my sentence, the joy and fun of the two crossed each other.
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[Ruler! Ladies and gentlemen, you have been waiting for a long time!!! The long-awaited duel has finally been concluded!! I would like to express my gratitude to the 3 princesses who allowed us to duel by borrowing this seat from her!]
[White Side! The duelist is right… Prince Nicholas Bondrania!! My sword is just a means for justice and order!]
[Black side against this! Duelists are ah, very hot lately, right? ‘Summoner’ Choi Ji-hoon!! I will protect my honor!!]
“··········What are those?”
“Let’s have a performance. A club. The MC is also part of the performance.”
I thought while tasting the refreshments prepared by Ireina in the special seats at the arena.
After all, there’s nothing more fun than watching a fight.
