Became the Son-in-Law of the Traitorous Family

10. April is the cruelest month – 11

Duke of Yohrha, Reiner got up and left the room.

The only ones left in the room are the crown prince, who lost his mind after being rudely drunk in broad daylight, and the loser, Earl Bright, who was thoroughly beaten without even responding to Reiner, whom he usually ignored.

“Big… this… It’s like a f*cking bastard… !”

It wasn’t enough that he was properly ridiculed in the political arena by a lowly person whose origins were unknown, and he couldn’t even say a single word properly in response to his sarcastic ridicule just before.

Of course, the reason why the Count was driven to this situation was because he didn’t expect Reiner to be so mean.

I couldn’t believe that a person claiming to be the grand duke of a principality would go to gatherings led by noble ladies, rob their muzzles, spread dirty gossip casually, or even use the crown prince as a shield to tease them by their side. I mean, I couldn’t have imagined it.

No matter how you look at it, Reiner couldn’t say it was an aristocratic trick. I’d rather not know if it’s a trick like a dog in the gutter.

Of course, that doesn’t mean nobles don’t engage in secret plotting or scheming like Reiner.

However, that is something that happens in a realm that is not noticed by other people.

There was not a single person the Count knew who, like Reiner, had the title of grand duke, and was ashamed and riotous while everyone else was watching… !

‘No, more than that… Is he really the Reiner von Kreuzze I knew?’

On the first day Reiner von Kreuzse arrived at the imperial palace, Earl Bright did not casually quarrel with him.

Of course, it was true that a guy named Reiner Kreuzse acted that way based on a strong intuition that he might threaten his position within the imperial family in the future, but if you look at his inner thoughts, the decisive reason was that he was easygoing.

Of course, it cannot be denied that Reiner Kroyze made a significant contribution to the subjugation of Illivatus… Looking at it from the Master’s point of view, he was definitely weaker than himself.

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It must have been. Although he had considerable skills in his own way, he never reached the level of a master.

Then, as expected, the subject who subdued Illivatus must be the Grand Duchess. That sinister woman, as she was always doing her best to get her empire out of her hands, the power she was accumulating in her asshole must have been considerable as well.

‘But just now, he didn’t care even after being stabbed by me… ‘

That was the question.

The murderous spirit emitted by a count who has reached the level of a master is something that is difficult for anyone other than those who have reached the level of a master to endure.

However, while Reiner faced the count’s murderous intentions, he only showed a sign of indifference, as if the neighborhood dog was barking.

‘Have you ever used artifacts? If not that, some kind of magic I don’t know about?’

The Count, who had various guesses running through his head, realized that it was nonsense and sighed.

I had never heard of an artifact or magic that allowed the world to live so naturally.

Then the answer that can solve all these questions at once is… There was only one.

‘Actually, he… Did he reach the same level as me?’

But that’s even more ridiculous.

Climbing to the level of master is not something that only dogs or cows can do.

A pinnacle that a person born with the highest talent can only reach after putting in constant effort.

Isn’t it something ultimate that only the chosen ones of this era can climb?

However, a guy like Reiner Kreuzse, who was messing around with various tricks and drinking alcohol as soon as he arrived at the imperial palace, rises to the level of a master after not seeing each other for several days?

I could say that. It is impossible.

No matter how bizarre things are said to happen in the world, it was an absurd thing that wouldn’t even appear in a cheap, third-rate novel.

But it was then.

In the Count’s head, something flashes and flashes.

– … What happened to you To take my life casually and let it go. In order to perform such tricks, you must be at least on a level similar to mine…

– There are countless ways to raise the level besides sweating. From that point of view, the Imperial Palace is a very good place. Had I known this, it wouldn’t have been so bad to just be friends with Ilibatus instead of fighting.

That was part of the conversation the Count had with Reiner just now.

When the Earl was embarrassed that Reiner let Reiner die casually, Reiner said this.

In this world, there are many ways to raise a level other than sweating.

And while he said that, he even subtly mentioned a ‘friend’ who helped him.

Of course, he didn’t openly reveal who the friend was, but there was no way that someone the size of a count wouldn’t be able to figure out what that ‘friend’ really was.

‘Couldn’t he… Did he join hands with the demons?’

My first thought, however, was that it was nonsense.

Yeah, I had no choice but to do that. Because the guy… Wasn’t he the one who was responsible for killing Ilibatus, who was sure to be a giant among the demons?

Even if the diarrhea guy wants to join hands with the demons, there’s no way the demons will look favorably on such a liner.

But when I calmed down and thought about it over and over again… Surprisingly, I realized that it was not a very absurd assumption.

‘First of all, the demons… I don’t think there’s any reason to feel negative emotions about Ilibatus’ death.’

As the master of the empire, he had experience in subjugating demons, and above all, if he was a count who had some sort of ‘exchange’ with demons hiding in the imperial palace, I could be sure.

Devils, like humans, are beings who do not have the slightest sense of kinship or fellowship with their own kind.

Even if they are demons like diarrhea, they are just using each other to achieve their own goals, and friendship has never sprouted in such a relationship.

From that point of view… It’s possible that the demons didn’t really care that much about Reiner killing Illivatus.

If Reiner felt useful to him, he would have stretched out his hand and asked to be ‘friend’.

The tribe of demons that the count knew were still left after that.

‘If Reiner really joined hands with the demons… A lot of things that have not been solved so far can be explained.’

For example, how was Reiner able to spread dirty rumors about the count in such a short time?

Or the reason why a married man who was already married to another woman could shamelessly carry her face after playing with fire with the princess.

… Or, a clear reason why a guy who was clearly weaker than the count was able to rapidly rise his level in a matter of days.

‘I heard that among the black magic used by demons, there is something that forcibly amplifies human power.’

Of course, casting such magic is never free, and you have to pay a huge price in your own way.

The lifespan of oneself, or the soul after death. Those things that usually come to mind when thinking of demons.

But as with stories of this kind, there are laws that don’t have to pay that price.

‘I can use black magic without paying for someone else’s life, human sacrifice.’

Of course, human sacrifice was strictly forbidden in the empire.

No, not just human sacrifice, but black magic itself is considered heresy, and if it is discovered that it was used, it is subject to a heresy trial without questioning and answering.

Although the power of demons is stronger than humans, they are only a minority.

It was not that the demons pretended to be human and hid their identities for no reason.

“… Right. Then, if only I could put him on the public stage where everyone is watching….”

And on the spot, all you have to do is declare that he not only joined hands with the demons, but also strengthened his power by using evil black magic.

There is no need for evidence. Because if the heresy questioning officially starts, even the evidence that the heretic questioners didn’t exist will be made on its own.

Also, this wasn’t something that was simply done out of the Count’s heart.

Because he knew that Princess Lumina was connected to her demons in some way.

If Reiner really made contact with her demons through Lumina… It is certain that the fact will be exposed during the heresy questioning process.

“Khehehehe… Ha ha ha!”

Count Bright, looking at the empty seat where Reiner had left, couldn’t stand something rising in his heart and eventually burst into laughter.

The guy must be elated by now that he’s cornered himself.

Yes, laugh to your heart’s content now. Because sooner or later the day will come when you can’t laugh even if you want to.

Finally, the time has come to strike back at that kid.