Capitulo 125

Episode 125

Fio never tried to save Ethan.

Due to Julius’ actions, his body, which had been trained to protect Karina, only moved by reflex.

After stepping on Julius in his original form, it was strange.

Julius was startled, his eyes were wide open and he was only breathing heavily.

Hey, Ethan…

Ethan woke up and saw Julius holding out his hand as if asking for help.

Looking at the troubled-faced wolf, Ethan realized that the demonic beast had helped him.

He rose from his seat, bent over and looked at Julius, who was being trampled by the wolf’s thick paws.

What have you done to me? Speak up.

Ah nothing…!

Ethan looked at the wolf.

«I don’t know.»

Fio, who was conflicted, growled, baring his teeth.

Julius shook his back and looked up.

Even if he told the truth, it was unlikely to save him.

Wouldn’t it be less painful to kill him?

Julius, who had always lived in the position of the strong, found this situation humiliating and unfamiliar.

Aren’t you going to tell me?

Ethan’s eyes gave Fio more strength to stand up.

The tip of the sharp claw pierced Julius’ dry skin.

Aaaaah!

Fio almost recoiled at Julius’ scream.

Of course, it must be painful, but it’s not to the point of screaming like that.

Are you going to be torn apart by the wolf like this? Or are you going to tell me the truth and wish me good luck?

He was a man who always despised and ignored it.

His nerves and sadistic desires were stimulated by the miserable appearance of the man who thought he was like a mountain.

Ethan laughed and said.

Sir.

You, originally you were a child who would become a vessel for my soul.

Recipient?

Ethan bowed his head.

You were so common when you were young. You had as much magical power as a rat’s tail, and your intelligence was average, and….

At Julius’ words, Ethan frowned.

I didn’t ask because I wanted to hear that story.

I didn’t want to hear any insult to myself.

Julius still hesitated, but then closed his mouth.

Ethan, witty, blinked at Fio, who was stepping on his back.

But Fio ignored him this time.

Ethan clicked his tongue briefly and looked around the room.

Soon he walked over to his desk and picked up the research he was looking at.

It was written in code that Julius used independently.

It was probably so poorly kept that no one would recognize it.

«Silly.»

At least he and Raymond interpreted all these codes when they were ten years old.

For him, it was easier than reading a foreign language.

After reading everything, Ethan squatted down in front of Julius.

It was pitiful to see him shaking with cold sweat.

Sir, had you selected my body as your target?

What…

You wanted to plant a soul in my body?

Julius did not answer.

Ethan silently picked up a clipboard that had fallen to the floor and pushed it under Julius’ neck.

I ask you again, did you try to plant a soul in my body?

Ugh, you were destined to leave the Cassel family anyway! Did you think this family would be happy enough to survive with a little face?

Julius nudged Ethan as he stood up to his ribs around his neck.

If he already knew all about the experiment, there was only one way.

An idiot like you would never be the head of this family…!

Ethan put a paper clipper around his neck as if he had nothing to hear.

Julius died without even having time to scream.

Who’s the scumbag?

Ethan stood up from his seat as Fio stepped back, shocked.

It was as if he had thrown the trash away.

Ethan smiled and stepped on Julius’ hand with his shoelace.

He had already died and there was no reaction, but he stomped on it again and again, as if in retaliation for the assault he had suffered as a child.

** *

[Then he ran away.]

Did he kill him on the spot?

[Yes.]

I jumped up and went to the duchess’s room to meet my mother.

Mom, are you awake?

Oh? Uh!

I’m coming in.

When I opened the door and walked in, something looked messy.

What are you doing this morning?

Mother… There’s something I want to ask you.

My mother also seemed strangely different from usual.

But I couldn’t afford to worry about that now.

Is there something?

Fio saw Ethan commit murder. I wanted my mother to remember the scene and save it.

As a spring mage, my mother’s specialty was retrieving memories stored on the spot.

You’ll be able to retrieve the memories stored in Fio’s body and put them into the video sphere.

Okay, let’s do that first.

After my mother said she would come and change her clothes, I went back to my room and waited.

Soon after, my mother came and looked at Fio and drew magic power. In an instant, the whole room was filled with the scent of flowers.

When she retrieved Fio’s memory and finished storing it safely, I felt strange.

Is he going to be charged?

Mother shook her head.

He killed him with such confidence, but he must have other ideas.

Is that so?

Look at my proud face. Also, if you look at Julius’ recent appearance, it looks like he’s going to die soon.

My mother and I waited for the extras to be distributed.

It happened last night, so, if Ethan took over the case, there would be an article.

Not for nothing, that evening, news of Julius’ death circulated outside.

He died due to an exacerbation of a chronic illness.

The most important part of this trial was about the illegal research institute.

Since Julius Cassel, who was involved in the case, had died, I thought the trial might not turn out as I had hoped.

[How do I restore the body?]

Anyone who could see it would have left traces of his murder, but it would have been obvious if it had passed quietly like that.

Whether he used an alchemist or used his money. Both are possible.

I heard Julius also tried to stab Ethan with a paper cutter.

Maybe he knew how to get rid of the wound.

[What do you plan to do now?]

I held up a video sphere containing the memories.

I want to make some threats. I’ll come to an agreement.

** *

Julius’ funeral was conducted in a lavish manner.

Since it was the funeral of a man known as the genius of the century, the list of attendees was also lavish.

Meanwhile, Ethan was fighting for his position as head of the family.

I stood in a suitable spot, sipping my drink and looking at Ethan.

Oh my goodness…

Then people started gossiping. I turned my head toward the sound.

It was Daniel and Raymond who opened the door and walked in.

It’s Sir Raymond.

He’s still looking for his father.

To be precise, he wasn’t his biological father.

According to Martin, Raymond came from a branch of the Cassel family.

«To send you as a test subject knowing that you will die soon.»

The moral conscience of the people in the Cassel family was twisted somewhere.

Julius, Ethan, Raymond and even Mrs. Cassel.

Somehow I felt bad.

Raymond walked toward me, swinging his long legs.

A drink?

No.

It’s coming.

Raymond found a drink and stood next to me. In the last few days, his face has gotten rougher.

Well, that’s not even funny.

What? I thought it’d be great if he died.

I thought it would be great if he died.

Raymond growled through his teeth.

I didn’t know you’d be more upset that I couldn’t kill him with my bare hands.

His resentment and anger ran deep.

According to Martin’s testimony, dozens of children died because of Julius’ experiments.

He also said that even if they are lucky enough to survive, only a handful of children are still alive.

It’s over. It’s impossible to bring Julius back to life. Now forget it.

It’s easy to say.

I shut my mouth at his growl.

These days, Raymond has been acting friendly, so it was a burden.

It’s true that during the trial I was generous in view of his unstable mental state.

But isn’t it time to come here for a chat and listen to his laments?

The funeral bell rang.

The funeral will begin soon. Then let’s go.

Raymond grabbed me hastily as I let go.

Yes, thank you for caring.

Raymond made it easy to say sorry and thank you these days.

His appearance didn’t look like the person I knew.

It’s just an alliance brought together by necessity. So there is no reason or need to be so grateful.

I squeezed my hands and tugged at the hem of his robe.

Raymond let me go without a word.

Was it my mistake that somehow his golden eyes looked as if they were hurt?

** *

Ethan sat down with a satisfied look on his face.

After his opponent passed away, only he and Julius, who was dead in the church, were left.

Ethan got up from his seat and looked at Julius with a sullen face and muttered.

I didn’t know what you had prepared would be so useful.

Julius’ work was well spent by the person who studied him.

The elixir she had made completely erased Julius’ scars.

The medicine that Mrs. Cassel had prepared in case she noticed anything strange was also good.

Externally, Mrs. Cassel is known to have been delirious from the shock of her beloved husband’s death.

«It’s thanks to the medicine Julius made.»

Now that the defendant is dead, the charges against the human evidence will be dropped.

If I had known it was going to be that simple, I would have killed him quickly.

It was rather unfortunate because it took time.

Now there was only one problem left.

Karina Pioneer and her dog.

How can I get rid of both at once?

It will take some time to get rid of them quietly so the emperor won’t notice.

An unexpected voice was heard behind Ethan’s worried back.

Who is the trash?

It was none other than his own voice. Ethan shook his head in surprise. He hadn’t been able to sleep all these days, so he heard something strange.

A son rejoicing after killing his father, is that too much?

When he turned around, Karina, who was in her mourning clothes, was smiling and looking at him.