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"Sir Justice Linus!　That person shall be severely punished!"

Galistel, the Imperial Capital.

I was back here again.

In complete contrast to when I first set foot on this land, but with no freedom at all.

"Hmmm ....... Lilt-Lyr, is it true ...... that you have misused and destroyed some of the magical tools belonging to the Count of Kalm?"

The reason he was summoned to the capital was because of the trial brought by Lord Kalm.

It is perhaps unfortunate that Lord Kalm did not want to dig up the story of his connection with the kingdom. Thanks to that, as a result, I am now in a position to be accused of only the unauthorized use of magical tools belonging to Lord Callum and the destruction of magical dolls.

It is still a redeeming trial, considering that in the worst case I was accused of aiding the enemy.

"The destruction is true, but not the misuse: ......"

A measure of resistance...... same content, but what we say and do here can make the punishment sweeter or heavier.

Lord Kalm was understandably incensed by these words.

"Do not be deceived!　Legal Sir Linus!　That man--"

But Lord Kalm's desperate plea was drowned out by an unexpected person.

"Oh. I was surprised to find that I was not greeted well after my triumphal return with the general's head, and I had no idea that ...... such a farce was unfolding."

"Sir Gugain⁉ I'm in the middle of a trial..."

I know. That's why I'm here.

Under the sharp gaze of Lieutenant General Gugain, the mediator, Lord Justice Linus, stiffens.

But there is one more person who cannot remain silent.

"...... what are you doing here?　Sir Gugain."

Callum glares at Lieutenant General Gugain, his face twisted in anger.

But he is not a man who will yield to that kind of pressure. On the contrary, he had such an aura about him that Callum looked down when he glared back at him.

"Sir Callum. The reason I am here is simple.

After looking around carefully and waiting until all eyes were on him, he pointed at me and said, "You are here.

"That man is the one who has brought victory to our army. He has found his own way out of a deadly situation and has shown great heroism.

It was an unexpected helping hand.

No, in retrospect, I may have been consistently "liked" by this Lieutenant General Gugain.