All Power Wizard Episode 204
War crimes trial.
It is a trial to punish the criminals who caused the war.
Although ‘trial’ is a somewhat unfamiliar culture in the south, where the monarchy is the majority.
This is not uncommon in the North, where many people have adopted the federal system.
The person who suggested this was none other than Lakum Nature in the East Forest.
It was a circle.
“Listen to the emperor’s thoughts and the story of the empire. Finding the best outcome by respecting everyone’s opinions. “Isn’t this what ‘peace’ is?”
I actively accepted this.
Representatives from 10 countries.
And, even the heads of the first Vatican denominations and independent self-governing organizations attended on behalf of the dead Pope.
More than 50 people gathered at the palace convention venue.
“Thank you for your hard work in coming all the way.”
“You should come. Of course you should come. “How could you fall into something like this?”
It is rare for kings, princes, and monarchs representing each country, federation, and institution to gather in one place like this.
Moreover, we did not gather for the good purpose of congratulating someone.
It was said that this was the first time in the history of the continent that a gathering like this was held for the purpose of condemning war criminals.
The opponent is the emperor of the empire.
This would be proof that this is an important task that cannot be ignored, not even a single opinion.
I convened this important trial.
smart.
He tapped the podium at the head of the conference room and opened his mouth.
“Thank you for gathering. “I am Ruin Ardel, a member of the Wizard’s Tower.”
The spacious conference hall is structured in the shape of a semicircle (A) with an empty center.
Representatives representing each country sat at the table.
There was a chair in the empty center, where the emperor would sit.
It was a seat.
“Before the trial begins, I would like to ask you one thing. Today’s trial is to pay for the sins of the emperor who overthrew the Vatican and started a war of aggression. The goal is to prevent the same misfortune from happening again. “If possible, I ask you to consider the greater good before your personal feelings.”
The reason why I started the trial with this request.
“Please do me a favor, Danju.”
I’m shaking with unbearable anger
This is because of the ‘absolute abstinence of the Vatican’s first denomination’ that is making people tremble.
just as expected.
Jump up!
The door to the conference hall opened, and as the Emperor, bound by rope, walked inside, a water bottle flew out of nowhere.
Clink!
The water bottle missed slightly and hit the wall and broke, but the broken glass shards seemed to have passed the Emperor’s face.
Jureuk-
Red blood stains are visible on white skin.
Danju, who became even more excited upon seeing the blood, jumped over the table and tried to attack the emperor.
“Oh, what!”
The knights tried to stop him in a hurry, but Danju was faster.
“This son of a bitch… … ! “How dare you, the Pope!”
Danju ran, holding a vase in his hand, and poured out his anger at the emperor.
If he had stretched out his hand like that, he could have hit the emperor’s head.
“Let go.”
I already grabbed Danju’s wrist.
It was behind.
“Stop it. “I didn’t ask in advance because I knew this would happen.”
“Let go. How can you not let go of this right now? What is the point of judging such a devil? Kill the devil right here! “I will be tried in your stead!”
“I don’t know the pain of losing a precious person, but this is not a place to avenge Danju’s personal grudge. Please return to your seat.”
“I told you to let go!”
“This is not a suggestion, it is a warning. Please go back and sit down. Or, the judge.
You will be kicked out.”
Danju trembled and turned his head towards me.
His hostility turned towards me.
“You know my pain? Do you know the pain I feel at losing the Pope to a young lump of blood? “What do you talk about that you understand?”
“I also remember losing my precious mother. Did you get the answer?”
“Calm down your excitement and go back to your seat.
Please. “If you make the same fuss one more time, I will definitely expel you.”
Danzhu withdrew his anger towards me and glared at the emperor as if he were going to kill him.
He would have hoped.
I hope you can feel even the slightest hint of guilt in the emperor’s eyes.
However, the emperor was expressionless.
With neatly organized hair, wearing a fancy uniform, and looking at you with an indifferent look in your eyes.
Rather, in that arrogant atmosphere that seems to be looking at things below.
“You son of a bitch!”
Danju spat out curses again.
But, that was it.
Danju, whose arms were grabbed by the knights, had no choice but to return to his original place.
In the cold atmosphere of the court from the start, I let out a long sigh, thinking that it was going to be a difficult day.
“Then, let us begin the war crimes trial regarding the emperor’s treatment.”
* * *
It was a war crimes trial in name only, but in reality it was a form of free exchange of opinions on how to proceed.
Should we kill the emperor?
Should the emperor be returned to the empire?
So how should the punishment for that sin be paid? etc.
It was impossible to do alone, but it was prepared with the thought that if dozens of heads came together, an appropriate solution could be found.
but.
“… … “Do you have any other opinions?”
The expected opinions did not emerge.
This is because the ‘Emperor’s Trial’, which is unique and has no precedent, gave rise to numerous insecurities.
Those who were afraid of the empire’s retaliation kept their mouths shut.
Those who were afraid of the emperor’s madness also paid attention.
Only Danju, the first member of the Vatican Church, opened his mouth without stopping.
“I ask for the death penalty.”
“It should never be left alive. ji
Although it appears to be quiet due to fear of the Allied Forces, the Empire still possesses tens of thousands of troops. If left alive, they will repeat the same disaster that befell the Vatican with their absurd claims of unification of the continent. So you must kill him.”
execution.
If you agree with this, you will be stigmatized by the empire.
However, opposing it means not following the popular opinion.
Everyone just looked at each other, and no one spoke.
“Do you have any other opinions?”
At that moment, when everyone was watching, someone suddenly raised their hand.
It was Perna’s crown prince, Tan Perna.
At his appearance, the eyes of the head of the 1st denomination brightened.
Perna is an enemy of the Reinak Empire, and naturally he expected that they would agree with his opinion.
However, the words that actually came out of the crown prince’s mouth were of the opposite opinion.
“No matter what, wouldn’t the death penalty be unreasonable?”
“… … what did you say?”
“yes. Well, I don’t really like that crazy psychopath, but… … . Killing is the opposite.”
Tan Perna stood up and spoke.
“If the emperor dies, will the disappeared Vatican return? Do your dead friends come back? Revenge only leads to more revenge. “The emperor’s life must be put to more valuable use.”
“If you say it’s worth it… …
“Return of the territory taken by the previous emperor Titan Reinak through invasion, empire
“We demand the complete disbandment of the military’s 100,000 troops.”
Most of the territory taken away by the previous emperor, Titan Reinak, was taken from Perna.
Although it was a clause that unilaterally benefited Perna, there was no particular criticism.
Save the emperor, pull out the teeth of the empire
This is because it is close to the most rational choice they can make.
Most of the participants agreed with this opinion.
“I agree.”
“I also agree.”
“Furthermore, we ask for solid assistance from the Empire so that we can rebuild the collapsed Holy See.”
“To prevent something like this from happening again, we need to get a clear non-aggression pact.”
“War compensation must also be paid to the soldiers of Le Dian and Oyota who lost their families because of this war.”
“How good is the amount?”
“How can a person’s life be converted into money?
I wonder if it can be done… … . “I think 10 million gold and 6 million gold respectively would be appropriate.”
“By the way, isn’t the representative of the Reinark Empire also present? Let me ask you directly. I will save the emperor. Instead, what would be an appropriate amount of war reparations? 16 million gold. “There will be no problem, right?”
Everyone’s eyes turned to the representatives of the Lynark Empire.
Two imperial representatives attended.
One person, everyone here knows well
It was a face.
Maiden Byblov, the prime minister of the empire and a great sage known for his wisdom.
Now that the emperor’s seat is vacant, a predictable person sits at the negotiating table.
However, only the Emperor and I knew who the bloated man sitting next to Maiden Biblov was.
“It’s an appropriate amount… …
Maiden Byblov.
He said with a very embarrassed face.
“Don’t you think the questions are in the wrong order?”
“••••••yes?”
“You’re trying to negotiate compensation first before asking the Empire’s opinion. “If this is going to happen, don’t call it a war crimes trial. Instead, call it a war crimes auction house.”
There was a strange sense of ‘foreignness’ in his words.
Everyone sitting in the court room felt the same way.
This is because the ‘desperation’ to somehow save the emperor was not visible on the maiden’s face.
It was as if the cold feeling towards ‘others’ caught everyone off guard.
“Are you saying you think differently from us?”
“I didn’t think I would accept all the conditions, but… … Doesn’t that attitude seem like they don’t want to save the emperor?”
“Well, then, I’ll ask you again. “What is the empire’s opinion?”
Maiden Byblov’s gaze turned to the emperor sitting in the middle.
Because the emperor was looking straight ahead, only the back of his head was visible.
That seemed like an important thing.
Maiden took a breath very slowly and opened her mouth.
His words had power.
“The emperor is a war criminal.”
“… … I beg your pardon?”
“I admit it. After he sat on the throne of heaven, he turned into a madman. He denied Frelia, his god, and tried to place all power at his own feet. The emperor wants to start a war against the entire continent.
When I did it, I was afraid. It was unstoppable. If I had tried to oppose it, I would have been unable to avoid death. This is a war that that madman started arbitrarily! So, we are victims too!”
“Ah, no… … that is… … !”
Maiden’s words were shocking.
Everyone opened their mouths and were at a loss for words.
“Execute him.”
Kill the emperor.
For words uttered by the prime minister of an empire, the weight was so heavy and so cold that I froze.
However, someone moved, breaking this cold and silent air.
The emperor sat quietly and only looked straight ahead.
The emperor reacted calmly to any opinion.
He turned his head back for the first time.
“… … “Master.”
The Emperor’s gaze turned to the Maiden.
The emotion in those eyes was clearly ‘regret’.
