Munchkin of the Summoning Academy

Russell(7)

The scale of this case was much larger than expected.

It has been about two weeks since Russell broke into the academy.

There was a new spectacle on the way to school for tired students.

Gate repair work for ultra-long-distance transport carried out day and night in the central plaza.

The academy started the restoration by mobilizing dwarfs who were working at the bank.

The lower part of the gate was not hit by the heating wire, but it is said that it was broken as a bonus because of the debris that fell from the top.

Estimated recovery period by students of related departments is approximately one year.

It’s not completely broken, but that’s it.

During that one year, there will be a huge hole in the defense of the capital.

Although it takes more than 15 minutes to maneuver, the gate for ultra-long-distance transmission is a very important defensive structure.

But now there is only one left in the courtyard of the royal palace.

Each gate can only be connected to one at a time, so the defense power of the entire capital has been cut in half.

Medusha, who had not yet heard the rumor, complained next to me.

“If it’s that important, I’ll run to you and protect you. What was Eshas doing, the guardian dragon of the kingdom?”

“Medusa. Please turn down your voice. And you weren’t even playing.”

“What?”

It hasn’t been officially announced yet, but…

A lot of the links of Eshas that crossed the sky of the capital have disappeared.

Russell’s party attacked the academy and at the same time assassinated the contractors of Eshas.

That must be why Essha was unable to come to support.

“Where the hell did you get such an elite army…”

“I think Russell got support from neighboring countries. This is just a rumor.”

Anyway, it’s a big deal for me.

The phoenix used by Russell is the symbol of Count El Cloud.

The eyes of the students who were almost burned to death by such a phoenix were not so pretty.

I’m not alone in looking at the guys squinting at me right now.

Besides… I even used the technique of hijacking the link in front of them.

It’s just that it’s strange that you’re not being rejected.

If there is even a small gap, the atmosphere will bite you right away.

As they forcibly moved their stiff legs due to tension, they heard whispers among themselves.

Because the other party failed to control the volume, it sounds natural without having to concentrate.

“He’s…”

“That’s right, at the festival, they sang ‘Duke’s Summoning’.”

“Really? What kind of songs do you have?”

No Russell story at all?

It must have been my misunderstanding.

I passed the correction with a deep bowed face.

Today is originally a public school day in the morning, but unfortunately I have other things to do.

Investigation of voluntary companionship requested by the Dimensional Watch last time.

Because of their refusal to do so, the guards formally requested an investigation and trial.

Of course, it must be because of Russell and the Phoenix.

People and summons from El Cloud caused such a major accident, so it is natural for me, the current owner, to be called.

This is just a formal procedure.

They wouldn’t believe I had an affair with Russell if I had a brain.

I continued to persuade myself and Medusha to go to the court of the kingdom.

Since this trial has been officially notified, I have no choice but to respond even if I am unwilling.

Sylvia sharply sharpened her teeth even though she knew it clearly.

An expression that looks like it’s half-killed if someone gets caught wrong.

Ethel and Laurie are also very low pressure because their outings in the city have been canceled.

“Master, please go out a little shamelessly this time. The other side may try to hold you accountable for this.”

“I know.”

Have I always been that naive?

As she entered the courtroom, sighing inwardly at Sylvia’s advice, Elfriede and Sylvia were left outside.

Since this was not a public trial, the entrance of the audience was prohibited.

Fortunately, I was able to take the summoners with me.

Entry after warning them once again to be careful with their words.

As I followed the long entrance road for the suspect, I saw a fat, middle-aged man wearing a gold crown.

Edwin Drakor II, the current Summoner of Eshas.

The ruler of this kingdom sat in the judge’s seat.

I clicked my tongue inwardly and quickly knelt down on one knee.

The Dimensional Guard is in the role of indictment, so I was wondering who would take the role of judge…

I’m sure the king himself would have stepped in.

I woke up with his name, and only after seeing the jury seat did I realize the reason.

Originally, such important aristocratic trials were supposed to have the juries of the great lords from all over the world…

Everyone is very busy, so they don’t attend properly.

At least to the extent of sending an agent resident in the capital.

However, for some reason, these noblemen made their way to the capital.

Seongju of Ice Citadel is waving his hand in this direction, and Duke of Beltern smiling silently.

Even the Westwall frontier with a stiff face and arms folded, and the Collingwood mistress I saw last time.

Unpleasant and uncomfortable faces were gathered in one place.

Since all the great lords from all over the world came out, our king would have had no choice but to come out himself.

King Edwin II, who glanced at the jury like me, muttered as if exasperated.

It’s a quiet courtroom like a dead mouse, so even if you don’t put any effort into it, your voice resounds.

“Isn’t it the first time in years since the Great Rebellion of 30 years ago?”

“35 years, Your Majesty.”

Westwall Byeongback corrected it in a voice with no difference.

That gentleman must have been the gojur back then.

Edwin II, who smiled rather than his words, looked down at me.

“As well as Elena’s request… This time Count El Cloud seems to be quite a master.”

Could it be that Princess Elena asked for my mercy?

I looked to the side with my head bowed slightly, and the dimensional watchman in the role of Kisoin stood there with a pale face.

He is also a successful person in his own way, but it is not comparable to the four great families.

From the kingdom’s point of view, it’s nothing more than a managerial position where you can slap your head at any time.

‘You’re probably thinking that you made a mistake by now.’

My maternal grandfather, who only looked hateful, tried to look good in a very slight way, and then hated him again.

The emotional gap between us is not filled to this extent.

Edwin II, who had been observing me, lightly tapped the mallet, and the trial finally began.

He was trying to refute each of the charges against the commander of the watchdog, who had lost all motivation because of the jury.

The castle lord of the Ice Citadel started a support attack that seemed a little early.

“Then I will explain the charges and the outline of the case. Two weeks ago, around 11 am on September 23rd, members of our Dimensional Guard conducted an undercover investigation to arrest Earth-related taboo violators in the central square of the Royal Magnus Summoning Academy. ..”

“It failed.”

A cold voice that suddenly cut off the conversation.

But there was no caution or restraint from the judge.

In the first place, it wasn’t so equitable.

A glance at the faces of the jurors reveals how the balance of power is centered.

On behalf of the dimensional watchdog, the watchdog leader, who had to carry a heavy load, nodded while crying.

“Yes, I failed. I really have no respect. I would like to take this opportunity to apologize once again. So, back to the point, I checked the intrusion of taboo violators, including Russell El Cloud, and started arresting them…”

“It failed.”

Pinzan intervenes this time as well.

At this point, the dimensional guard commander also sent a protest, but he lowered his head, unable to overcome the momentum of Seongju.

A twisted cynicism hung from the mouth of the man who liked to drink.

“You have failed while conducting an operation using the next head of the White family as a bait.”

“The only daughter of Welttern.”

“The next head of Westwall and his younger brother.”

“And even the many territories sent from Collingwood.”

The jurors rebuked the watchman by speaking in turn, as if they had already kissed each other.

Edwin II, watching the scene, tightly closed his eyes.

The commander-in-chief can’t even raise his head anymore.

“You have carried the royal family on your back, and you’ve been arbitrarily chasing the whole kingdom.”

“Still, we didn’t say much. We did the job right anyway.”

“But it’s hard to accept that we failed our mission by stealing the best talent and hunting even the summoned beasts of the territory.”

“If something similar happens next time, does that mean we’ll have to see our successors used as baits again?”

These gents, you’ve accumulated a lot of stuff by the Dimensional Watch.

but. This operation really crossed the line.

He believed in the kingdom and sent the heirs of the family to the academy, but he used it as a bait.

It is strange that no complaints from the high lords come out of this.

If the royal family had been fine, they might have been able to protect the Dimensional Watch, but…

The last incident caused a lot of damage to Esshas’ contractors.

Although it is a simple mana supply role, if it is used as a contractor for an old dragon, it is a person who belongs to the backbone of the royal family.

There is no way for such talented people to have a voice in a dead or injured country.

If you make one mistake here, the kingdom could be split as it is.

Thanks to that, Edwin II only gave him a somber gaze.

The great lords who criticized the commander of the watchdog immediately received a promise to reduce the powers of the watchdog, and belatedly started my trial.

Now that I see it, my trial is just a bonus.

However, since they are so smart yangbans, I don’t take it lightly as a bonus.

They trip and fall so meticulously that I don’t know if it’s my lawyer or the jury.

“Russell Elcloud had already been dismissed from the family about 12 years ago. I made a formal report to the royal family and finished the process. Is that correct?”

“That’s right.”

“Have you had any contact with Russell in any way since then?”

“There is not.”

I just had to answer yes or no.

In the past, it became a godsend for the handmaiden to declare disobedience on my behalf and follow the procedure.

Once I did, it became really difficult to get along with Russell.

Of course, there are some other allegations, but they pass surprisingly easily.

“Then the technique to steal the link that Russell and Count Elcloud used is…”

“Of course, it must be El Cloud’s vision technology.”

“It’s obvious that touching up to that point is an act of overreach.

“…”

The jury was blatantly on my side, so the rest of the trial didn’t take long.

Then Edwin II, who had been sitting quietly, pounded a wooden mallet and declared.

“Then I will make a judgment. Louis Elcloud and Count Elcloud have nothing to do with Russell. This judgment is not overturned in the name of King Edwin II. More than that.”

“Thank you for your generous generosity.”

“What kind of mercy… Then just get up. If I stay here, I’ll choke to death.”

Edwin II, who had been ridiculed by the pressure of the great masters, left the place as if he was running away.

Originally, it felt like the king of Korea was a puppet of Esshas… but even considering that, it’s a bit pitiful.

The dimensional watchman also bowed his head deeply and then backed off, and the ice castle lord lightly jumped over the jury and arrived in front of me.

“You worked hard, son-in-law. I’m hungry and thirsty. Shall we go get a drink? I’ll call Christine right now…”

“At the end of the day, there is a suitable place among the shops that Beltern runs.”

The duke, who used a much more noble road than the castle lord, intervened with a grin.

Westwall is showing a subtle face from afar.

I formally thanked him.

Even if you didn’t want to, you helped me, so I have to repay you as Earl of El Cloud.

Thanks to this, Byeong-baek, who became a little more comfortable, left the seat first.

As they left the courtroom led by the two great nobles, Steno, who was waiting in Beltern’s carriage, rushed at Medusha.

“This guy! Summon Jinshin without anyone’s permission…”

“Ah, Louise. Try it!”

“Mr. Steno. I’m really sorry that I had to summon Jinshin because I wasn’t good enough. Medusha will make sure I’m happy.”

As I bowed my head full of sincerity, Steno sighed and stroked his bloated belly.

Is Hagisa in a position to talk about herself?

The collingwood maid, who had been watching the scene from afar, blinked at Elfriede.

Elfriede bows her head slightly at the silent cheer.

We went with Christine and Maria for a late lunch.

Steno, who asked about the schedule for the next field training throughout the meal, was very burdensome.