The Demon King of Lust's Cheating Slow Life in Another World (WN): Chapter 206

 

Knight Side: After the Attack

The news of the demon attack was immediately conveyed to the royal castle, and a group of knights was dispatched to the academy.

By the time the Knights arrived, there were no demons to be seen, and there were certainly signs of an attack in the student council room, so the Knights immediately began investigating and interviewing people, hurrying to confirm the situation.

According to the testimony of the Second Prince Ains, who was present at the scene, his fiance, the daughter of the Duke, Fran Saint, was kidnapped by a demon.

This was confirmed to be true based on the testimony of the student who was outside and witnessed the incident, so several knights hurriedly went to the Saint Duke's mansion to explain the situation and cooperate with the search.

However, waiting there was Fran Ojou, who was thought to have been kidnapped by a demon.

The knights were puzzled, and when they asked her about the situation, they were even more puzzled.

That is because Fran Ojou testified that she did not go to the academy today. Just to be sure, they checked with the servants at the mansion, but they all agreed with Fran Ojou's words.

After completing the interview at the Saint Duke's house, the knights returned to the academy and reported to the knight commander. Afterward, when they interviewed Second Prince Ains again, his testimony was overturned.

Second Prince Ains testified that it was true that there was an attack by a demon, but that Fran Ojou was not there.

When the Knights interview the students again in the school, they testify that Fran Ojou was at the academy.

It doesn't make sense anymore.

The testimonies of those who are thought to be involved in the incident and the testimonies of those who witnessed the incident do not match, and the purpose of the mysterious attacker, who seems to be a demon...

The knights were divided into those who continued to investigate and search for the demon, and those who headed to the royal castle to report on the current situation. But...

The next day after the search for the incident, the queen ordered the search to be stopped at the royal castle.

The reason is the lies of the second prince Ains.

The queen explained that it was a self-made performance to show that the church was fighting demons.

"With all due respect, my queen, the scene was clearly the site of an attack by someone. And some people saw a shadow that looked like a demon. We have also confirmed that the prince and his associates have bruises from the attack. Under such circumstances, we are not convinced by that explanation. Even if they are not demons, it is inevitable that we would suspect an assassination if a royal family member were attacked. We are of the opinion that the cancellation of the search would put the royal family in danger."

The Knight Commander was insisting out of honest loyalty.

"Commander, your words have a good point. However... what lies beyond the search is not something that you should know in your position. Do you understand the meaning of these words?"

At this time, the Knight Commander realized that this incident was related to the disgrace of the royal family. Probably more so than being called a lie by the prince.

"I understand. I apologize for asking too much."

"No. I'm sorry for swaying the Knights because of my son's lies. And thank you for your loyalty."

Thus, the investigation into the incident came to an end with the queen's apology.

Queen Side

I asked Fran-chan about the situation on the day of the incident.

I was biting my teeth for having such a stupid son.

According to her story, Ains and his entourage were planning to rape Fran-chan. The shirt she said she was wearing at the time had their buttons popped and was ripped open.

"Even though you're the queen, your testimony alone won't be trusted... And I think it's a disgrace to the royal family that the second prince Ains would do the raping, and it's bad news to say that I was saved by a demon. I have decided to inform the Knights that I did not attend the academy today."

Fran-chan told me in a somewhat nonchalant manner. I was at a loss for words and could only bow my head.

"Really... I'm really sorry... I never thought he'd be that stupid..."

Fran did not speak to me, which was unusual for her. She was quiet, and she just looked at me sadly.

"Fran-chan... could you tell me about the demon that saved you..."

I asked that question, trying to escape from the current situation.

"I'm sorry... my queen. Even if you're the queen, I can't answer that. It is my benefactor. I can't betray it."

"I won't do any harm to that demon. But you still won't tell me?"

"I'm very sorry……"

At this moment, I realized. Ah... I think Fran-chan has closed her heart to me too...

"I see……"

I was left dazed without any words to follow...

After that, there was no conversation, just a moment of silence, and Fran-chan bowed to me before leaving the room.

What have I done...

I forced her into an unwanted marriage, tried to force her to take care of my foolish son, and then hurt her with his barbaric behavior......

Me... I'm stupid too...

I wonder how I can atone for Fran-chan...