Countless interviews related to the serial handsome man kidnapping case poured in, but the story of Jerom, the seventh victim, caused the biggest sensation.

A boy from the slums with dreams of becoming a judge.

What changed his life was none other than the serial handsome man kidnapper.

After being released from a month of confinement, the kidnapper gifted him all sorts of law books.

He did not waste the opportunity that came to him, and as a result, he was able to be admitted to the Academy’s law department as the first commoner.

Quite some time had already passed since the shocking interview.

There had been a big change for Jerom, who was still an Academy student at the time of the interview – he had graduated from being a student and become a judge.

An achievement almost impossible to achieve in such a short time.

The brilliant Jerom graduated faster than anyone else, receiving perfect scores on all Academy exams.

He also passed the bar exam with the highest score in history.

Thus, Jerom became the youngest judge in history. Surpassing nobles who had received all sorts of education since childhood.

The Emperor was so impressed by his passion and talent that he even bestowed upon him the surname ‘Glenzin’.

His name was on everyone’s lips countless times.

Moreover, he was the owner of such outstanding beauty that he was recognized by the serial handsome man kidnapper. In short, a man who had it all.

It was only natural that he gained more fame than any other judge.

Taking on several important cases, he gradually established himself as a key figure in the court.

The one who once would have been fortunate just to not go hungry suddenly gained tremendous power.

Jerom was therefore very satisfied with his life. At least until this morning.

“Sigh……”

Leaning back in his chair, Jerom let out a deep sigh.

“What’s the use of becoming a judge. I can’t even help my benefactor……”

Unlike usual, shadows fell across his pure face.

The reason Jerom was plunged into worry was just one thing, because of the handsome man kidnapper.

From the day he was confined, Jerom had made one resolution.

That someday, he would definitely repay the kindness to the kidnapper.

It might sound crazy to others, but Jerom had already made his decision.

That he would somehow return what he had received to the benefactor who had turned his life around.

People often praised that it was thanks to his talent and effort that Jerom, from the slums, could reach this position.

‘But that’s absolutely not true.’

Jerom could assert. It was all thanks to the handsome man kidnapper that he had reached this position.

His talent and effort had only a very small impact.

‘No matter how talented I was, if it weren’t for my benefactor, I would have continued living at the bottom.’

The one who gave him the opportunity to bloom his talent was none other than the kidnapper.

Hence, he wanted to be of help to his benefactor somehow, but……

Flipping through the documents related to the serial handsome man kidnapping case, Jerom frowned.

Until he heard the news that the culprit was caught at dawn, he thought he could finally repay the kindness.

However, the moment he read the documents, he realized his thoughts were a mistake.

Case Judge: Muino Scoville

‘How can this be?’

Of all people, the person in charge was someone he didn’t get along with very well.

A rigid character who also reacted negatively to the serial handsome man kidnapping case.

It was obvious he would give a high level of sentencing.

From the morning, Jerom fell into deep self-loathing.

The fact that he couldn’t help when his benefactor was in trouble tormented him.

But then. Someone opened the door and entered.

“Judge Glenzin, I have documents to deliver to you.”

He received the paper.

‘I’m not in the mood to work…..’

As he was grumbling inwardly, he saw the contents of the document and shot up.

It said that due to Muino Scoville taking sick leave, the judge in charge of the serial handsome man kidnapping case had been changed to someone else.

He hurriedly looked for the name of the changed person in charge.

Finally reading the bottom of the document, he slowly covered his mouth.

Judge in charge: Jerom Glenzin

It was none other than his own name written there.

He inwardly let out a cry of joy.

It was an opportunity. A once-in-a-lifetime chance to repay everything he had received to his benefactor.

‘Please wait a little longer, benefactor.’

He was ready to make the most biased judgment of anyone.

The day of the trial dawned.

I was dragged to the courtroom by the hands of the knights.

I was really so nervous throughout the move that I thought I would go crazy.

‘The trial…… Will it be alright like this?’

So…… Princess Veronica had visited last night.

She simply came to ask about the motive for the crime, but I took this as an opportunity to explain at length that I was on her side.

It was to somehow ask for her help to avoid going to prison.

‘I even claimed to be God’s apostle, it was just a flood of words.’

I spoke appropriately processing the original content so that Veronica could trust me as much as possible, and fortunately, she believed me for now.

‘But she said it’s difficult to trust completely.’

She said if I want to earn her trust, I should fulfill a special condition.

‘Ah, how do I accomplish that? No. There’s no use thinking about it now.’

The condition Veronica mentioned was a problem that could be considered even after the trial. It was right to focus on the trial now.

‘Veronica said she would help but…… Will things really work out well?’

I was worried that Siegfried would be watching with his eyes wide open.

My palms were sweating profusely, so I wiped them carelessly on my clothes.

‘Calm down, calm down. Let’s trust Veronica.’

After barely calming myself with repeated deep breaths, I entered the courtroom.

However, as soon as I entered, rendering my efforts to calm down meaningless, I became nervous again at the pouring gazes.

From the judge to the spectators, everyone’s eyes were solely focused on me.

While carefully examining the faces of the spectators, I saw a familiar face somewhere.

‘……Aren’t those Dietrich and Ludovica?’

It seems they came after hearing the news that I was on trial.

‘How shameful…… To show such a sorry sight.’

I also felt sorry for causing them unnecessary worry.

Unable to look at them, I turned my head away from them.

And at that very moment, I couldn’t help but be surprised.

Because the judge’s pure and handsome features were strangely familiar.

‘Why are you there?’

If I’m not mistaken, this person is definitely one of the handsome men I kidnapped in the beginning.

‘Come to think of it, I think I heard he was admitted to the Academy… Has he already become a judge?’

If that person is who I think he is, maybe the trial would go better than expected.

Then, amidst the solemn atmosphere, a sound announcing the start of the trial was heard.

‘Focus, focus.’

Various statements about me came and went to the point of being distracting.

All content that would affect the upcoming judgment.

However, I couldn’t concentrate. Because I spotted Siegfried watching me from the corner of the courtroom.

He was scanning me with a sharp gaze as if he would cut me. It was full of killing intent towards me.

That expression seemed to say, ‘If you don’t get the death penalty, I’ll kill you myself.’

Already feeling pressured by people observing me like a spectacle, with Siegfried added on top, it was hell.

“Does the defendant admit to kidnapping and confining thirty-five people?”

I diligently answered when questions came in between.

There was no use denying it at this point anyway.

‘The more I do that, the more the sentence might increase for showing no signs of remorse.’

I answered calmly.

“Yes, I admit it. However, I had no ill intentions towards the victims.”

The trial continued chaotically. Witnesses appeared intermittently, and various pieces of evidence were submitted.

They were all fakes prepared by Siegfried, but I had no choice but to watch helplessly.

‘I won’t really get the death penalty, right?’

Since there had never been a similar case before, it was hard to predict how the judgment for me would be made.

The only thing worth pinning hopes on was the petition from the victims.

I heard that Dietrich had collected and submitted it.

I waited for the trial to end with an anxious heart.

And finally.

“The defendant kidnapped and confined thirty-five victims, but considering that he did not directly harm them, and that most of the victims submitted petitions pleading for leniency, he is sentenced to 2 weeks of house arrest.”

Bang bang bang.

As the sound of the gavel hitting echoed in the courtroom, the spectators began to murmur.

“2 weeks of house arrest? Isn’t that too light?”

“But isn’t it awkward to give more than that? To be frank, the culprit didn’t even cause any damage. How satisfied must the victims have been to submit a petition.”

Like the whispering people, I couldn’t believe it either.

‘House arrest means I can go home! And it’s only 2 weeks!’

A smile kept breaking out at the unexpectedly light sentence.

Finally, I can take off these damn restraints.

But at that moment of joy.

Crunch.

Suddenly cracks appeared on the ceiling, and at the same time, the building collapsed.

Amidst the falling debris, something strangely glowing caught the eye.

On the lips of Siegfried, who had been watching only me, hung a sinister smile.