2nd Rank Has Returned

219 – Immortality Trial-2

It ended simply with Leonardo’s arrest and detention room. The biggest contributor to dealing with the berserkers was handcuffed and escorted without any resistance.

Everyone was shocked for their own reasons.

The Magic Tower side was astonished at the fact that they had completely grasped the information about the tower owner Leonardo’s sudden change, the use of black magic, and the Berserker.

The temple side was astonished at Leonardo’s bizarre divinity and prohibition, as well as the murder of a berserker and the attempted murder of a warrior, and being escorted without any resistance.

The imperial family was appalled at Leonardo’s behavior as the candidate for the second wise man and had to discuss how to respond.

. Reinhardt was shocked and worried about all of this.

Leonardo only worried about himself, not them.

I couldn’t help but worry about him who was hurt by their mistake.

He was too shameful to be called a descendant of a warrior.

They were sincerely sorry for betraying the heart of the benefactor who saved everyone.

* * *

Leonardo lies in a large prison with his restraints on. Even though he was imprisoned, he was locked in an iron cage and only had a shackle on one of his feet.

Originally, it would have been common to be tortured in a straitjacket covering the whole body or confined in a small cell where one could not even sit down.

＜…Unexpected. I never thought there would be crazy people who defend things like me in the temple.＞

In the temple, there were not only believers who hated Leonardo.

There were some paladins who thought they were benefactors who saved the rest of their comrades, and there were priests who insisted that the death penalty should be withdrawn, even considering the credit for defeating the berserker.

This relatively mild method of confinement is also a consideration and part of it.

Leonardo didn’t say a word, but he gave me a full meal so that there was no shortage of meals in prison.

[…]

The wise man did not answer. Even though he didn’t reveal himself, Leonardo knew.

That person is clearly listening to the conversation.

It’s just that they don’t have the strength or shame to show up.

There is no way to talk to the sage in Reinhardt Mansion without being disturbed. Above all, the biggest factor was that he had no confidence to go unnoticed.

[…What do you want to ask?]

The wise man did not reveal himself as if he was ashamed of himself. Because the sage also wanted to hide this fact from Leo.

I tried to answer everything that could be answered.

The sage showed his astonishment with silence.

To the extent that you can know the answer even if you don’t answer.

However, Leonardo narrowed the scope of the question.

[…Yes, as you think.]

Leonardo giggled at the wise man’s answer.

It was ironic.

To think that the prohibition that tried to defeat the demon king would rather become the cornerstone that would become a vessel.

It was a comedy that made you laugh.

[…It’s okay to resent me. I am…]

Anyway, resentment was a premise that applied not only to the sage but also to others.

From now on, the important thing is the second question.

Leonardo could not understand even now.

It was a reason I couldn’t understand even in the midst of paradoxical contradictions and questions and unraveling.

[This is not what I chose.]

At the words of the sage, Leo glanced at the invisible man. What nonsense.

He was the one who put the Philosopher’s Stone in himself.

[You weren’t chosen either.]

It took a long time for the sage to realize this.

Of course, it was the answer to the worries I had been pondering even before I met Leonardo.

[Your choice.]

Because I have reached it as a mage equal to myself.

“Leonardo, the trial is about to begin. Come out.”

Soon Leonardo goes out of the dark prison and heads to the judge.

* * *

The temple has more authority than the imperial family when it comes to trials involving demons, warlocks, and demons.

It was because there was a perception that the god of light had protected them from evil even before the empire was properly formed.

However, it was not only the figures of the temple who participated in Leonardo’s trial.

Not only Reinhardt, but also the Imperial Family and the Mage Tower participate in the trial.

But whatever happened, Leonardo didn’t care.

Because I survived in a huge prison from the first playthrough in order to properly feed them.

“…It’s been a while. Holy Emperor.”

In custody, Leonardo stood on the bench. The guards raised their spears in each hand, suspecting that Leo would attack the temple as a demon king.

“You rude bastard! To the Holy Emperor…!”

“Remove the spear. It’s just a greeting. He has not yet been confirmed as guilty. Be quiet.”

At the successful words, the guard’s spear aimed at Leonardo was removed. Leonardo giggled at the sight that was like watching a rakugo on the other hand.

At that action, some people were frightened or astonished by that extreme transformation, while others were terrified by Leonardo’s superficial behavior.

Leonardo looked around amidst the noise.

A lot of people gathered.

Not only the Reinhardt family, but also the Mage Tower, the awkward-looking imperial family, and even the high-ranking members of the temple who personally provided this place.

Everyone who wanted to come came without exception.

As we make eye contact with Reinhardt, their melancholy expressions are clearly revealed. Dark circles are a trembling gaze whenever you encounter the basics.

I could feel the heat that made me feel the worth of being imprisoned.

“Then we will begin the trial of defendant Leonardo.”

Seonghwang, the only one who didn’t cause a commotion, started the trial in a quiet voice.

Those who want to be punished in any way and those who want to prove their innocence to the best of their ability have prepared their own means.

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Leonardo only smiled.

As usual, like killing enemies.

“The defendant took part in the battle with the demon under the direct control of the demon king and defeated the enemy, but he used unexplored black magic and called himself a vessel of the demon king. And at the same time, there is a charge of attempted murder of a warrior. Do you know?”

“I know and it is true.”

Leonardo replied as if he was smirking.

Among those who tried to defend Leo, those who did not know the inside story shook their heads as if they really did not understand, and those who knew the secret felt helpless and ashamed at the truth of the rudeness.

Because it really didn’t matter what happened to Leo.

“…Then, let’s start with the Heretic Questioner.”

According to Seonghwang’s words, Gallowed, one of the Heretic Questioners, came out.

As if showing off his missing arms and legs as an honor, he let people know that it was obvious that he would wrap up bandages and walk out on big crutches.

“Respected King, Knight Leonardo was a talented person who accumulated numerous achievements in a short period of time and saved many lives in this battle.”

Considering that he spoke in the past tense, it was expected that he didn’t have to listen to the Heretic Questioner’s opinion.

So consistently stupid.

“But there is a saying that you shouldn’t steal a candle to read the Bible. Investigations revealed that Leonardo used black magic and blasphemous sacred arts with taboos. There.”

Galawid looked at Ariaspil and Leonardo.

“I tried to use my position and circumstances to assassinate the hero.”

Quaang!!

Ariaspil, who could not stand the Heretic Questioner’s self-indulgence, left his seat and stood up.

“Holy Emperor, may I object?”

“Please. Warrior.”

Ariaspil was also ready.

At least I was able to get rid of the absurd bullsh*t about trying to kill the hero.

“First of all, the attempted murder against me is a misunderstanding and a frame. Rather, Leonardo stopped me so that I would not die of exhaustion from excessive use of the holy sword. So…”

“No. That’s not it.”

Again, everyone was stunned at the injustice.

Arya Spiel’s infidelity was not unexpected. Rather, he intended to deal with it by anticipating additional evidence and arguments in advance.

However, the problem was that the person who made the objection deviated far from expectations.

“…Leonardo himself, are you denying your defense?”

Even the heretic inquisitors who had been accusing Leo of heresy were a bit embarrassed.

Considering the usual relationship between Ariaspil and Leonardo, it was not easy to understand the dissonance between the two.

“Yes, I obviously wanted to kill Arya Spiel, so I attacked his chest. So it is an attempted murder.”

“Leo…! That’s not it…!”

“Anyway, the hero seems to want to save me somehow out of personal feelings, but I can’t quite agree.”

It was an outrageous lie to Ariaspil.

Didn’t he tell the two warriors with his own mouth that he put himself in a state of suspended animation in order to enter the holy sword?

The Holy Sword also trembled quickly, as if shocked by Leo’s actions.

“…If you admit guilt, the story will be quick. Then the death penalty as punishment…”

“I can’t agree with that.”

When the story of the death penalty came up, Eileen stepped forward this time. This is because after deep discussions with the Magic Tower, she decided to trust and defend Leonardo.

“Right now, Leonardo is highly valued both tactically and skillfully. It is no exaggeration to say that if he hadn’t been there, he would have all been annihilated by that berserker.”

The information Leonardo knew, as well as the judgments and strategies he made, even saved the majority of those who participated in this trial.

Practically and morally, Leonardo should not have been killed even if he could not reward him.

“Moreover, Leonardo is the successor of the Sage who has the Philosopher’s Stone in his body. If he carelessly kills such a man, what will happen to him and the Magic Tower…”

“Not even that. Eileen Temperius,”

This time, it was Leonardo’s objection.

Leonardo refuted all of the defenses as self-inflicted.

“…Leonardo…!”

“Even if you save me anyway, I won’t help you anymore. I’m really sick of it now. And that proud sage’s stone.”

Leonardo looked at his chest, at the heart inside it.

“Just extract it and kill it. Perhaps if you use the extractor that was used to kill the demon of the old black heart, the Philosopher’s Stone won’t hurt at all.”

“…Leonardo what is that…”

Eileen was not at all convinced by her own knowledge.

Leonardo is now saying that he will die as it is, bearing such slander and shame as it is.

Leonardo, who was loyal to Reinhardt and who fought for Ariasviel.

“I’m sick of it. Either a demon or a human.”

Leonardo said that while looking at Eileen.

“Anyway, Aileen, you choose stable interests over uncertain ethics. Why do you want to save me, who is like the devil’s vessel? I don’t understand.”

Eileen was not a little embarrassed, but she couldn’t react. It was the first time in the history of a trial that such a refusal to plead and demanded the death penalty.

“…It’s fortunate that you admit your sins and reflect on yourself. Then…”

While the imperial family was watching, Leonardo and his opponents urgently wanted to end the trial.

I don’t know why that guy suddenly went mad, but it was a mistake on their part to refuse.

“Wait a minute, there kid. Let’s correct some misunderstandings.”

However, they miscalculated too little.

At the word ‘young’, Gallo Weed opened his eyes wide and glared at Leonardo.

Did that guy with no blood on his head call himself a kid?

The meaning was conveyed only with the gaze.

“…That’s rude. Just because it’s a verdict…”

“A kid is right. It’s ugly to see a famous Heretic Questioner whining about having his limbs cut off because he doesn’t have any skills and putting on bandages as if asking for recognition.”

Leonardo’s rhetoric continues.

The sharp and venomous words to the point where his objection to Ariasviel and Eileen’s defense seemed to be medicine, and each and every word got stuck in Gallowed.

“…Stupid. This wound is a token of the glory of saving the hero Ariaspil. How can that be a bad thing…”

“Instead, Ariasviel would have saved you at least 200 times when you became a burden without limbs.”

At Leonardo’s verbal abuse, the other Heretic Questioners looked at the success. He stared at him as if telling him to stop the reckless act, but Seonghwang observed the situation without saying anything.

“Rescuing a comrade on the battlefield deserves praise, but it’s ugly to be so condescending with your own words. Especially when you consider that the pig has become stronger with divinity because you were eaten by the berserker.”

Galaweed’s eyes shake. Even though it was obviously abominable and vulgar, I couldn’t refute it for some reason.

“…Even then, your sins will not be washed away.”

“What sin?”

“I said it at the beginning, did I forget it right away? First of all, from the prohibition, the method of obtaining divinity…”

Leonardo laughed out loud as if he was overcome by those words.

“The Holy Knights are not interested in history. Yes, the ban itself was banned. If you use it, you will be punished even if it is not the death penalty.”

“Knowing…”

“For priests.”

Leonardo was more knowledgeable about the law than anyone here. Especially in such a disparate heresy trial, the experience shone even more.

“The only time a taboo user is punished is when an enlisted cleric uses it. You can hate it, but you can’t punish it arbitrarily, especially killing it. Baby.”

Galaweed’s face becomes teary-eyed. As a paladin, finding and messing with such a nonsensical loophole causes anger.

This time another paladin also spoke.

“However, writing the Apocrypha is an obvious punishment. Even if you are not a priest, you must be punished.”

“Oh, that’s right.”

Leonardo immediately refuted it without mixing honorifics once.

“Before that, we have to catch the traitor who leaked the Apocrypha and punish me. It says so in the law.”

“…That’s…”

Hurry up to open the scriptures and laws and examine the contents. It’s not wrong. Originally, it was natural to catch the priest who leaked the Apocrypha first and then judge Leo.

“…But with you stealing…”

“Then they would have been caught right away. At least then, it would have been confirmed that there was a problem with the place where the Apocrypha was kept. I’m not that all-powerful.”

The clergy who were famous only for morality and ethics became dumb after eating honey.

“…Then how do you explain black magic! Everyone saw it! Seeing you use black magic…!”

“That’s right. However, I have to investigate how I got black magic and get rid of the benefits I gained from black magic so that I can reflect and be punished.”

Everyone’s heart goes cold when he hears that the benefits gained from black magic will be eliminated. They knew best about the benefits gained from Leonardo’s black magic.

“There are too many excuses for swearing at me because I survived because I used black magic.”

“…”

Cheap and rude.

But I don’t have anything more to argue against than that.

There was no such humiliation for a priest.

“…Then why do you want to be punished?! What if you were so proud?!”

Leonardo’s crimes now are only Ariaspil’s attempted murder and being the devil’s instrument.

In addition, if Ariasviel asks for a leniency and agreement, the attempted murder will of course not go down to the death penalty.

“It’s not even a proud thing, but unfortunately, the Demon King felt that my body was suitable as a vessel.”

Leonardo knows that.

I wanted to let them know.

“That’s why we should kill him for safety reasons. I don’t particularly want to be a vessel, but unfortunately, I ended up like this.”

“…So…”

Seonghwang looked at Leonardo and asked a question.

I wasn’t sure that a human being could come up with such an idea, no matter how famous he was.

“…You mean to kill yourself to get rid of the demon king’s vessel?”

“Yes. I don’t like helping you guys, but I hate having the demon king enter my body even more.”

Geller Weed grabbed her pod as if she had been caught.

“That’s funny. Don’t you have the courage to kill yourself while talking to others about your limbs?”

“Oh, didn’t you know the kid? I cannot commit suicide.”

Leonardo built a spectacle while looking at everyone present.

“My ban is ‘Self-determination is forbidden’.”

There is silence.

It didn’t take long for the clergy to understand what those words meant.

Even their stupidity collides like a mirror.