Capítulo 8: Cousin
Everyone looked shocked.
Despite the fact that all of the audience members were nobles, some seemed to have forgotten themselves and could not close their mouths.
Eventually, one of Brayden's lawyers raised his hand and asked a question.
"Then won't only our Brayden estate suffer a loss?"
It was an obvious question.
The dispute now is over the side of the land that was pushed over. Because that is the County of Brayden.
But I had already thought about that.
"Of course I can't do that. According to the principle of equity, the same area is collected from Titus territory."
Immediately afterwards, Count Titus' lawyer jumped up from his seat.
"No, where is the law like that?"
It was worth getting angry.
He must thought they wouldn't lose at least, but suddenly their territory looked like it was being ripped off.
But I had a solid basis.
"According to imperial territorial law, land whose owner is unknown is owned by the imperial family. Let's check it out."
I opened the Imperial Code and waved it around. Of course, there was a provision called Imperial Territorial Law.
But this was the law from hundreds of years ago, when the country was founded.
Now, it was virtually as if it had become obsolete. There are very few lands whose territory is unclear anymore.
But how do I know this?
'For your information, the date of its enactment is listed in the law.'
What if it was old? As long as I can use it well, that's fine.
I soon also mentioned the principle of equity. This was also something that appeared in the imperial code.
"If there is a situation where a court must arbitrate a dispute between nobles, the principle of equity applies. There shouldn't be any unfairness on either side."
To put it simply, it was roughly like this. As much as you took from me, give me yours too.
Wouldn't it be fair if they were taken away equally?
Count Titus's lawyer hastily looked through the law book.
Soon, his expression became devastated.
Because there really was such a law. Count Brayden, who was watching this, burst into laughter. Then, he bowed his head politely toward me.
"This is truly a wise decision. After all, all I have to do is return the authority delegated to you by His Majesty the Emperor, right? We should feel honored again."
It was a perfect turning point.
If this were to happen, Titus' side would not be able to win or lose.
What if he raise an objection here? Then it was no different from saying that he was going to pretend to oppose the emperor.
What kind of crazy person would do something like that? Count Titus also had to bow his head.
"I admit it."
I left the courtroom with a smile of satisfaction. But suddenly, an ominous feeling came over me.
'I sold out the emperor again this time, will i be okay?'
To be honest, I also wanted to control myself.
But didn't the trial come out like a fool?
Even if I racked my brain, I couldn't make an appropriate decision.
So what should I do? I should pass it on to someone who can handle it.
'But this time, I extended the direct jurisdiction of the imperial family. I'm sure they'll look at this favorably.'
I decided to think as positively as possible. I thought that would make me feel a little more at ease.
***
Meanwhile, in the home of the imperial palace, Charon, Emperor of the Enfer Empire, was smiling wryly.
His eyes were very sharp, but his expression was playful.
"That child mentioned the honor of the imperial family?"
The voice was also so amused that he felt like he was dying. But Chamberlain Adit did not let go of his tension.
That's because the emperor's personality is so unpredictable.
How many times has an execution order been given with a smiling face?
Although he refrained from establishing the court, he was someone who could overturn it at any time.
"It's not that he disparaged it; he just raised Impiral family reputation."
"How?"
Emperor Charon didn't even look at the report.
This meant explaining it yourself.
The chief chamberlain gave a realistic account of what happened in the courtroom.
It's like doing some kind of play. If he don't do this, there will be an unpleasant order.
"…This is what happened."
The explanation finally ended.
The Emperor gazed over the Chamberlain's shoulder, who was sweating.
Then the situation in the court seemed to be pictured in his eyes.
Even though the eyes were not directed at him, the chamberlain trembled.
This was because Emperor Charon's eyes were so harsh. Even though he was just smiling happily.
"Kkkkkkk! What an interesting guy. Just a month ago, he looked like he was dying."
"It looks like he has overcome his disappointment."
"That's good news. Okay. The imperial territory has increased?"
"Yes, Your Majesty. Approximately 100 hectares of land were created. It is fertile land that can be used as farmland."
"Is there really a need to increase farmland? It could be used as an execution site. So that the nobles can see it clearly."
"What?"
Chamberlain Adit asked a question without realizing it. That's why the answer was so absurd. However, he soon realized his mistake and was shocked.
"S-sorry. Your Majesty."
"It's fine. Things like that happen, too. Today is a good day, so let's just skip it."
"Thank you for your generosity."
The Chamberlain's clothes were already very wet. It was because cold sweat was flowing out. It was a strange reaction.
The emperor was just smiling, but he was so terrified.
But it had to be that way. Whenever someone smiles like that, something bad is bound to happen.
But today he was really lucky. It was probably thanks to the news from Duke Carriers.
"From now on, please bring in all the information related to Abel."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
The chamberlain left the room at a brisk pace.
Emperor Charon remained alone.
The wind blowing outside the window blew his gray-white hair. Soon, the smile disappeared from his mouth.
The emperor, who had a cold look on his face, muttered softly.
"I wonder how much my cousin has changed. I'll have to meet him in person sometime soon."
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