Don't Pick That Flower (2 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 78

Carlos fiddled with the unlit magic communication ring, recalling the Emperor’s words.

“The person we’ll present as the false culprit of the Poyeonje incident is Baron Douglo Eclas. From what I’ve learned, he has a deep interest in dark magic and monsters.”

“He visited the Esper Territory during this year’s Poyeonje and, fortunately, left the territory just before the monster uprising began, so he suffered no harm whatsoever.”

The official Poyeonje festivities began in the late evening with the Poyeon ceremony.

Yet he had already left the Esper Territory before the monster uprising even occurred.

That wasn’t behavior typical of someone who’d traveled from afar just to attend the Poyeonje.

Unless, of course, he had a very special reason.

“We plan to investigate that point thoroughly, pin the blame on Baron Eclas, and present fabricated evidence.”

The Emperor, seemingly sharing the same thought, had pointed out precisely that part.

Or perhaps it was the Empress who had thought of it.

“That alone might not convince the Temple or the Imperial citizens. They might accuse us of framing an innocent person.”

The Emperor continued cautiously.

“Thus, we’ll likely need a witness… If we present just anyone, it could raise suspicion, and there’s a risk the culprit’s falseness might be exposed. Therefore, I’d like Your Grace to serve as the witness yourself.”

Though bothersome, his reasoning was sound and logical.

Moreover, Carlos himself desired this matter to be resolved swiftly and smoothly more than anyone else.

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