บท 177: A Sudden Encounter

"Aren't you reading?"

"It's just an obvious story, so what's the point of looking at it? Just take care of these things where they can't be seen."

"Uh, how is it?"

"It should be burned."

"Huh…! Is that okay?"

"He probably didn't expect an answer anyway. I have no intention of doing so."

Abel stared at the pile of letters, collecting his thoughts. Seeing such nonsense made him want to push his will even further.

"Judge Emir."

"Yes, Your Honor."

"Can I ask you one more favor?"

"Of course."

"Just put up a notice on the court bulletin board. I'm going to hold a discussion this weekend, so anyone who is dissatisfied with the ruling can come."

"Yes? Really?"

The Emir of Colund looked quite surprised. It seemed he didn't expect Abel to make such a frontal breakthrough, but Abel nodded calmly.