Seirei Gensouki's
Chapter 74: Confession

「I will ask both sides. Did the two of you attack him while realizing the hassle of carrying out such a disrespectful attack？ Feel free to say if you have something as a reference about the disrespectful actions done by him 」

According to Rio and the testimony of the employees, Aria decided to continue the talks on the assumption that Stead's group could not meet the requirements for the impolite strike.

「…… !!!」

Stead and Alphonse were at a loss for words to Aria's question.

Both of them tried to kill ordinary people without being able to meet the requirements for the impolite attack――, In short, they tried to abuse the system called impolite attack.

Abusing an impolite strike was something that would humiliate the honor of the nobility, and would provide punishment according to the law.

By the way, although the sentence is a short one called imprisonment in prison, except for the completed case, they need to call the accused victim only to announce the verdict of the convicted person.

「…………」

Stead's group kept silent with puzzled expressions and beads of cold sweat appeared on their foreheads.

Incidentally, they wanted to shout as if it was natural "Why do you acknowledge such an impolite attack as our true intention".

And, "this city is a strange city because it does not allow us to abuse impolite attacks".

But, doing so is akin to admitting that they are abusing impolite strikes.

On the other hand, even if they honestly acknowledge the fact that they are abusing impolite strikes.

There were too many witnesses and they did not have time to prepare a lie.

It was already impossible to insist with strength.

Although they could not expect something like this—, grit, Stead-tachi could only grit their teeth.

「It's true problem. Since given the situation, we can't give an assessment just with me in this place, if we go to the mansion now, we can still ask Liselotte-sama to give her assessment but.

Aria said that while slowly putting her hand on her cheek.

Aria's statement was very natural as they could not continue the conversation if Stead's group was silent.

「Tu-Wait a minute！ Don't say this to dad!」

Stead stopped Aria with a panicked expression.

Although he shouted that he was going to ask his father for help from a while ago, "Why is he suddenly shouting contradictory words".

Aria's eyes opened slightly wide as if she was surprised.

「Oya, why am I wondering?」

And then, ask in a theatrical manner.

"Father is..... . currently, sitting at the negotiating table [negotiation]. I should not cause too much anxiety .... 」.

Stead replied with an unhappy face.

As expected, today's matter was different from the usual situation, Stead also started to pay a little attention to it.

Section 2

If he were to pass on this kind of report about today's event to Duke Euguno, his father, he might rack his brain out of worry, or anger.

After thinking about this, he suddenly hesitated to rely on his father.

Currently, Duke Euguno whose father was at Liselotte house.

Ever since he was hit by the events of Flora's fall from the cliff in the past, Stead did not have a good impression of his father.

Although Duke Euguno could not distract too much attention to Stead because he was busy with the government, he entrusted education and matters to the retainer and did not give Stead the opportunity to restore his honor.

Although Stead with the pressure and age of these rebels behaved badly in the royal academy, Duke Euguno still did not turn his attention to Stead, who then reached this point at this moment.

If that was the usual case, there was no need for attention from Duke Euguno for an event like this.

But, right now Duke Euguno is in important negotiations in this place.

If he knew that Stead was causing this kind of trouble because of his lower behavior in the middle of negotiations, it probably wouldn't have ended badly.

He might even accidentally apply mud to his father's face.

When he finally realized it.

It's too late—

But, even if Stead were to notice.

He's still afraid of it.

Because, he might be abandoned by his father.

It was not like it was impossible for the succession rights to be handed over to his younger brother whose age was only separated from him a little, or he might be banished after being stripped of his inheritance rights.

The worst kind of future was floating on his head one by one, Stead falling into different types of panic thoughts.

「Haa ....... Haa ......」.

Suddenly his heartbeat skipped a beat, his breathing also became irregular.

It's bad .

It can't leave this place at any cost.

Keep thinking in panic about it.

But, Aria was probably aware of her intentions.

「Oya, your appearance does not seem good. Do you think that your father will be worried when it comes to the serious affairs of his cute son? As expected, this incident should have been better reported to Liselotte-sama when we went to her house. Coincidentally, Duke Euguno is also in negotiations with Liselotte-sama 」

He said it the theater way.

Stead put on a face as if he was biting a bitter insect.

「If you keep quiet like this, our talks will not go forward. Although after receiving testimonies from each party in this place, after that I although there are peculiarities that do not match but .... 」.

「……」

Stead and Alphonse's shoulders were shaking.

The manager should carry out persuasion with maximum priority in this case but, it is only possible if witnesses and other employees are not in this place.

Section 3

In addition, it would cause more problems on the side of the store, the chances of Stead group getting supporters without putting pressure or using large amounts of money in this low place.

It was natural, something like bribing Liselotte was impossible because she was managing Rikka's company.

In that case, if they were investigating individually, they would not be able to do anything when the truth of their crimes was revealed.

「. ……Stop!"

Stead shouted without regard for his own appearance.

The people in the room were confused to see it that way.

"Hahaha……… . . Oi, what do you want？ We'll make a deal. Is that money? All right, if I have as much money as you want. After all, I am a high class noble. I'll give you as many as you want 」

The atmosphere of the place was clearly pampered by Stead who spoke like a madman.

Looking at that Stead, Rio slowly closed his eyes.

「OyOy. I'm not serious. It was an effort. I'm just kidding"

Stead who spoke like that had a narrow smile on his face.

「Stead-sama」

Aria called out her name in an excellent voice to someone who did not care about this matter.

The steady body trembled slightly as he looked at Aria.

「A-What's up?」

Calm Please calm down. First, is there anything you cannot tell us. Everyone confused 」

Alphonse showed a dumbfounded expression on Stead's side.

As expected, even he was bewildered by Stead's change in attitude.

Stead regained a bit of his composure seeing the figure of Alphonse staring at him with a dumbfounded face.

「Y-Ya ....」.

Stead replied in a depressed tone.

「Although it seems arrogant, I can guess your situation. Hope you both said with 『Ya』 Or 『No』 whether there is a difference between your story and the actual events of 」

For the sake of advancing the story immediately, he decided to immediately cross-examine without waiting for Stead-tachi to voluntarily confess.

Section 4

「First, you come to this store and guided into, and then can't get to room」

「Y-Ya ....」.

「So you came to this place to get a terrace」 chair

"Yes nih . 」

「After that, they are previous visitors of this place」

"Rubber……"

Stead and Alphonse only gave a quiet reply to Aria who indifferently asked them.

As expected, even the Stead group who could not help but want to escape obediently answered his question.

Although they were entirely led by the question, Stead's group had nothing but their own testimony.

「In short, you try to sit in this chair by telling them to go, and call because the women like you」

「Ya ....」.

「At that time, even though you were ignored by the girl, you kept trying to seduce her. Although you were warned at the time, you ignored it 」

"……Yes.Yes"

Though a little shaky, Stead-tachi obediently answered him.

「It then turns into a quarrel with him and you suddenly unsheathed your sword. At that time, you realize that you cannot meet the requirements for the impolite strike 」

「…… !!!」

The change in the expressions of the Stead group was obvious.

As expected, even they would be hesitant to admit their own mistakes.

「Is something wrong？ Please reply quickly」

Aria looked at them with piercing cold eyes.

As if to say, I won't let any excuses pass.

「. If I tell you the truth, promise me that you won't report this to dad 」

After coming this far, Stead suddenly said his condition.

She looked at Aria as if begging with desperate eyes.

「O-Oi. Stead-kun 」

Although he hesitated in the conditional confession, Alphonse hurriedly called out to Stead.

「There is no other way besides this to solve the current problem peacefully」

While muttering in an annoyed voice.

「Kuh ....」.

Section 5

Perhaps because Alphonse also had no other better ideas, he let out an irritated voice.

Saw both.

「It should be okay. I swear that I will not report any problems today to your father 」

Aria nodded easily.

「S-real?」

Stead asked as a number of life force returned to his face.

Even Alphonse's face on his side became bright.

「Ya, that's why please quickly answer」

Aria urged them to speak quickly.

That's right, Aria of course gave her promise.

And he would not report the matter today to Duke Euguno straight from his mouth.

That was why Aria would report the matter today to Liselotte, moreover Liselotte would have no problem reporting the matter today to Duke Euguno.

But, after being given hope when mentally shaken, Stead and Alphonse temporarily lost their thinking abilities and failed to notice it.

Rio who noticed that smiled wryly at the hardness of Aria's heart.

Celia also smiled wryly with a astonished face.

「...... The truth is ...... it ...... We are the ones who attacked that person. We were angry at the person's provocative attitude, so we attacked him because of the stress that we recently had 」

Stead confessed little by little in a strange way.

But, she did not forget to insist that it was also due to Rio's indifferent attitude, it could be called that he had shameless nerves.

Although Sakata Hiroaki is the origin of their stress, the ones who know about it are only them, and even then they can't even talk about it.

"I saw . By the way, may I ask why your sword blade was pierced by the floor？ 」

「It ..... It was because of the man's counterattack. Before I knew it, he cut our swords 」

Alphonse spoke in an irritated tone.

The sword is life for the knight.

When such an important matter was easily halved, they finally understood even the sense of someone having the power to determine their life or death.

The shame they felt a while ago returned.

「Piece ..........your sword? Although this may be an absurd question, both of your swords are made of adamantine, right？ 」

"Yes that's right……"

"I saw . …… 」

Section 6

Closing her eyes, Aria examined the traces of the sword that split in half.

Beautifully sliced. [Ed: How is the cut beautiful?] [TL: This means the cut off part is smooth like a mirror surface]

It might be more appropriate to say that it was halved.

Maybe it was because of Rio's talent, or he might unexpectedly have a demon sword, or both.

Aria ignored the first question that came to her mind.

"Excuse me . Let's get back to our conversation. In short, you are aware that you are not meeting the requirements for an impolite strike right？ 」

Aria repeated her question which was immediately at the core of her problem.

Forward, even when unsteady.

"……yes to"

Retaliating against him.

「Understood. Thanks for your cooperation"

Aria bowed to Stead and Alphonse as she said that.

「Is there anything you want to say from your side?」

He asked while looking at Rio.

Since Aria's position made her impartial, she had no choice but to ask Rio's opinion.

Rio slightly nodded.

「First, it should be right for me to demand a true apology」

He blatantly demanded an apology from Stead's group.

"What?"

Following which, Alphonse's furious voice echoed around him.