Hiiro (22)
Otoha and I quickly straightened ourselves, realizing the atmosphere. Naruhito began to cool his tea by blowing on it. You are so cute, oi? My facial muscles relaxed involuntarily.
In the end, what should we do about this?
When I looked at the judge, they seemed to be amused by Naruhito’s reactions, too.
When our eyes met, the judge nodded with a troubled expression.
“Now, Lord Nijou, have you finished your side of the story?”
I see. It seems like the court was just as perplexed, so they held this trial.
“Nothing is finished. What will be the punishment for Otoha?”
“The court is dismissing the charges. Princess Otoha has done nothing wrong. Of course, the same goes for Prince Hiiro.”
“She killed Mihane.”
“We investigated the accusation, but Lady Nijou Mihane passed away due to illness. There is nothing suspicious… as we have told you many times. On the contrary, if Princess Otoha is willing, the court would like to pursue charges against you for the mistreatment she suffered.”
The calm tone turned sharp. The real issue lies here.
“After receiving the accusation and conducting the investigation, we concluded that the guilt lies with you. Princess Otoha, what do you say?”
“… I do not wish for that.”
Otoha blinked her eyes and said,
“If possible, I would like to sever ties with the Nijou family and never be involved with them again. I don’t want to cause trouble for my family.”
Saying this, she smiled faintly, then looked at Naruhito and me. After that, she turned her face towards the door. Perhaps she thought about Hitachimaru, who was waiting outside since the guards didn’t let him in. So she considers both Naruhito and I her family?
“I’ll gladly give you the disownment letter. I don’t need a useless doll like you. And you, the judge who talks nonsense, I’ll make sure you pay for it. Pack your bags because your head will roll soon.”
“It would be wise not to speak recklessly. Interfering with justice is a crime. This conversation is recorded. Just your statements towards Princess Otoha are enough to charge you. Treating people, treating your own child as a doll? The lives of Lady Mihane and Princess Otoha are equally valuable.”
The judge’s words left Akegi with an incredulous expression. Akesora and Sawa also wore expressions of disbelief. They seemed not to understand that the value of life is equal. Pity.
Let’s just take the disownment letter and leave, I thought as Naruhito spoke.
“Dolls no longer exist.”