𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡
The horse carriage carrying Albero and his group finally returned to the Kingdom of Asgard.
The horse carriage traveled through the center of the town below the castle, heading towards the royal palace.
Yorha, who had become mostly silent after a conversation with Oswald, spoke up.
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“The A-Class Summoner and Ashe’s group have already arrived. We should first pay a visit to Otou-sama. Everything has been arranged for our audience upon our return, so we’ll go as planned.”
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After requesting the soldiers at the castle gate to contact Ashe and the others, everyone would likely gather at the royal palace soon.
Albero glanced at Oswald for some reason.
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“What is it?”
“. . . . . .Nothing in particular.”
“Huh, if that’s the case, could you avoid looking this way? It’s unsettling to think you’re watching me.”
“. . . . . .”
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Oswald remained amiable, but he no longer hid his disdain for Albero.
Feeling a bit irritated, Albero muttered just loud enough to be heard.
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“I should have killed him back then.”
“Did you say something?”
“Nothing. Just thinking I should have killed you during the mock battle. Just a thought.”
“Always with the backtalk. . . . . .but it doesn’t matter. I’ve moved past you. I’ll achieve my ideal where I’m supposed to be.”
“Such a petty guy. . . . . .”
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Albero muttered under his breath.
He didn’t want to be involved with such a worthless person anymore.
So, he opened the window and gazed out at the royal palace.
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“I wonder if Kid is okay.”
“He should be fine. After all, you of all people know he wouldn’t die even if he was killed.”
“. . . . . .Yeah.”
“First, we need to report about the demon. We can worry about Kid later.”
“. . . . . .”
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Without replying, Albero gazed outside and then noticed something.
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“Something seems off.”
“Huh?”
“The people seem agitated. And there are a lot of newspapers lying around.”
“. . . . . .Newspapers?”
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In the main street of the castle town, various people are gathered, each engaged in different occupations.
Numerous street stalls line up, and travelers and minstrels are performing. Children kick balls around, while aunts chat at the wellside meetings.
However, many adults have newspapers in hand. They look at them and chatter excitedly.
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“Something’s not right. . . . . .did something happen?”
“It seems that way. . . . . .”
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Perhaps curious, Oswald also took a quick look outside.
Albero noticed a young boy selling newspapers nearby. He held out a coin to the boy.
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“I’ll take one!!”
“Eh, ah?!”
“Keep the change!!”
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He thrust the coin into the boy’s hand and snatched a newspaper. Considering the horse carriage was still moving, it was a surprising move.
Yorha commented, “Don’t scare people like that. . . . . .” but Albero just laughed. A little mischief now and then felt good.
He quickly opened the newspaper and–––.
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“━━What? Hey, this has to be a joke.”
“What happened?”
“. . . . . .”
“Let’s see. . . . . .oh.”
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Both Albero and Yorha read the newspaper article in shock.
Oswald caught a brief glance of the two and noticed they were staring intently at him.
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“What is it?”
“. . . . . .Are you serious?”
“?”
“. . . . . .We need to verify the authenticity of this.”
“?. . . . . .What are you talking about?”
” “
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Albero threw the newspaper to Oswald.
Oswald tilted his head and spread out the newspaper.
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『The hidden side of Oswald, the teacher from Asgard Kingdom’s Summoning Academy!! Risking the lives of the inhabitants of Alfheim Kingdom for his own gain!! The shocking truth!!』
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The article detailed how Oswald let the prince of Alfheim Kingdom escape, used the inhabitants as bait, and how the entire demon subjugation was played out in Oswald’s hands.
Furthermore, the newspaper even published Oswald’s conversations with his subordinates and even photos. The article read, 『Obtained audio of Oswald’s interaction with his subordinates! Revealed on Yggdrasil Broadcasting!!』.
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“Wh…wh…wha, what is this?!”
“. . . . . .Seems like it hit a nerve.”
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Oswald was shaking uncontrollably, turning pale, and sweating profusely.
The newspaper’s date was from this morning. And it was past noon now. The news had already spread throughout the country.
Yorha decided to rub salt in the wound.
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“It seems a journalist was tailing you. Didn’t you notice?”
“Don’t mock me!! This article is pure nonsense!!”
“You’re sweating quite a bit for it to be nonsense. And how do you explain this photo? And there’s the audio recording. . . . . .”
“Why would I care?! You’re saying I left the inhabitants to die?!”
“Yes, that’s what’s written. . . . . .If Alfheim Kingdom finds out, it might become an international issue.”
“I…I…I don’t. . . . . .don’t know.”
“You’re too flustered. Sigh. . . . . .Just when we came back, we had to deal with this headache. We should be angry, right? Albero?”
“. . . . . .”
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Albero was getting frustrated.
It’s unbelievable, Oswald was doing such trivial things behind the scenes of the battle.
While everyone was desperately fighting demons and demon beasts, this guy hadn’t done anything.
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“Yorha, this guy. . . . . .”
“Wait. . . . . .Stop the horse carriage.”
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The horse carriage came to a halt, and all the windows were opened.
Voices could be heard from somewhere nearby.
It was coming from the nearby Yggdrasil Newspaper Company.
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『Good afternoon, this is today’s broadcast. Today, we’re unveiling the hidden side of a teacher from Asgard Kingdom’s Summoning Academy!』
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It was the noon broadcast.
The Yggdrasil Newspaper Company broadcasted sound around its premises using the power of summoned beasts, broadcasting casual chats, famous voices, songs, and was loved by the citizens.
Oswald looked up.
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“This can’t be. . . . . .”
『The hottest topic right now is about the renowned S-Class Summoner!! Those S-Class and the A-Class Summoner went on a demon subjugation mission outside the kingdom. And the leader, A-Class Summoner Oswald, surprisingly. . . . . .』
“S, Stop.”
『Surprisingly had a shocking hidden side!!』
“Stop itttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt!!”
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But the broadcast did not stop.
Albero secretly hardened the horse carriage door to prevent escape.
Oswald desperately tried to get out of the horse carriage, but he couldn’t.
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『”Hmph. Precisely. . . . . .Along the way, we managed to save some of the villagers, albeit slightly. If the S-class report that they fought the demon and let the villagers die, their reputation will suffer. Hehehe, they’ll never realize that I intentionally lured the expendable villagers towards the demons.”』
『Yes, the prophecy was right. ‘Two demons will attack.’』
『Ah. . . . . .It was truly entertaining.』
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Oswald and his subordinates are having a conversation.
Yorha sighs, while Albero glares at Oswald.
In front of the newspaper company, a large crowd had gathered.
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“Oswald, your time is up. That conversation is the ultimate evidence. . . . . .Once we arrive at the royal castle, I’ll have you arrested.”
“Heh, hehe. . . . . .Ah, ahaha. . . . . .”
“Albero, if he resists, break both of his legs.”
“Understood. . . . . .haha, Oswald, what an end for you.”
“For now, we must thank the journalist who wrote this article.”
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The horse carriage started moving again.
The exhausted Oswald hung his head low.
Furthermore, in front of the newspaper company, voices of resentment towards Oswald rose, and similarly in front of Asgard Kingdom’s Summoning Academy, voices of discontent towards Oswald began to arise.
This broadcast became a hot topic, was repeatedly aired, and quickly spread. . . . . .Oswald had garnered the public’s disdain.
As soon as the horse carriage arrived at the royal castle, Oswald was arrested. . . . . .and immediately thrown into a cell.
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