I Became the Younger Brother of the Female Protagonist in the Novel

-… … .

Seeing her silence, Keynes closed his eyes and said as if he were confident.

“Don’t worry about anything, sister. I’ll take care of everything.”

-… … Did you know about this incident?

Sophia asked in a suspicious voice.

Then, without hesitation, Keynes nodded.

“I was predicting the rough part. It was easy to find out that Serene was bullying her sister. Of course, I never thought I would even touch the tears of Atlantis… … .”

Events that will happen at the academy. It was Keynes who put them all together in a notebook.

However, it was an unexpected situation that the theft occurred earlier than the scheduled date.

Even the stolen goods are the tears of Atlantis?! Did your actions change the future?

Keynes was greatly embarrassed by the unexpected variable.

‘Stolen items are also stolen items, but originally, the assault should have happened first.’

An assault case that should have happened before the theft case. The incident adds credence to the baseless rumors about Sophia.

For this reason, it was Keynes who was trying to investigate the assault case, but coincidentally, with the help of Endairon, she secured evidence for the theft case.

And I quickly grasped the changes in the original.

Thanks to that, I was able to easily secure the evidence as well.

‘Is it fortunate that the theft occurred first? Because it would be difficult to punish Se-Rin beyond suspension for an assault case.’

The victims of the assault case are all Serene’s followers.

If Seline cut off her tail, the punishment itself becomes impossible.

Even if solid evidence is secured, it would be quite difficult for the academy to impose a strong punishment on the prince’s fiancée.

‘But this case is different.’

Keynes decided that the theft would result in more than a suspension for Celine. Because the royal family is related.

-… … .

Sophia lowered her gaze and bit her lip.

Was it because of the shocking experience of Anise’s betrayal? She vowed not to trust anyone carelessly.

Keith gave a small smile as if he understood.

Soon, grab the communication port with both hands! Caught.

“It doesn’t matter if you don’t believe me. but… … I will help my sister no matter what.”

With that one last word, Kayneth cut off the mana he was injecting into the communication sphere.

Then he sighed quietly.

“I even touched the princess’s belongings and tried to frame my sister… … . Even if she is the fiancee of the crown prince, she will not be able to escape punishment.”

Kayneth’s eyes glisten with life.

Seeing that, Endairon sat down on the desk and burst out laughing.

-Serine… … did you say I guess I picked the wrong opponent.

Episode 42

42. In-school trial (1)

Labadian Empire, Central Academy A Class 2nd Dormitory.

Elaim quietly listened to Sophia Kaynes’ conversation.

And when communication was cut off, he tilted his head.

-It looks like Kenneth prepared something?

“… … Can I really trust you?”

-That naive endairon is the one who tried to make a contract even risking his life. Well, it’s okay to trust Kayneth.

Sophia, who trusted Anis as a friend. She was shocked by the betrayal of a person she trusted.

All of our relationships and conversations so far have been lies!

Suffering from various gossip and bullying there, she was on the verge of mental breakdown.

It’s a shame because the experience of the previous life existed, otherwise it might have been driven into an extreme situation.

-Rubellis, Lyard, and Pelliel also believed in you more than the rumors spread throughout the academy. They may be less reliable than Keynes, but the possibility that they will betray you… … probably very little

Sophia’s face did not ease easily even with Elaim’s consolation.

She pondered for a moment.

After a while, as if he had decided something, his eyes flashed.

“then… … I have to think that the only person I can trust right now is Kayneth. Serene unni is the fiancée of Her Highness the Crown Prince. If the fiancee of the prince is the opponent, even the third prince, His Highness Lyard, won’t dare to step forward.”

Even in his previous life, he had little contact with Lyard. Because of this, I greatly lowered my trust in him and increased my trust in Keynes.

Elim nodded once at her remark.

-But those guys… … .

“Yes, we have been researching warlocks together for several months. And I thought they could be trusted. but… … Do they really need me?”

To Sofia’s question, Elaime answered with a hardened look.

-It’s an investigation that started based on your memories. Without you, Lyard’s party wouldn’t have been able to find any traces of the black magicians.

Sophia showed an indifferent reaction to Ellaim’s remarks.

Is it because of the heightened distrust of others?

She speculated that Ryard and the others might exclude her from the Death Parade investigation.

‘I’m not going to take the risk by helping me against Serene.’

In the case of Keynes, the bond of family existed. However, less than a year had passed since he had been with Ryard and the others.

For that reason, Sophia clenched her fists for a while, thinking that she had to develop the strength to go on her own, without the help of others.

‘Currently, the only people I can trust 100% are Kayneth and Elaim. We must remember that Rubelis-kun, Pelliel-kun, and His Highness Lyard could betray me at any time.’

She stiffened her expression as if she was determined to do something.

Then he began to look at the papers on his desk once more.

Evidence secured for the school trial. However, it would be difficult to prove one’s innocence with this alone.

‘… … Do I really have to trust Keynes?’

The younger brother who volunteered to attend the school trial saying he would help himself somehow.

What was he really preparing for?

After calming her pounding heart, Sophia let out a small sigh and lay face down on the bed.

“What the hell is this… … .”

A situation I had never experienced before. She couldn’t help but be confused.

For what purpose did anyone bring the Tears of Atlantis into his bedroom?

There’s no way Anise would commit such a crime on her own.

“then… … .”

A picture of a woman came to mind.

She closed her eyes tightly.

It’s because you can’t show any action with a heart attack.

And so… … A tumultuous day passed.

* * *

Tweet.

Academy morning full of birdsong.

Around 10 a.m., when everyone is listening to the lecture.

An on-campus trial was held directly supervised by the president.

It was really rare for the president of the academy to personally attend a school trial.

That must mean that this case is serious.

Tumble.

Five professors, including the president, were seated in seats that looked like judges’ seats.

Soon, about 100 students who applied for observation sat in the stands and watched the trial.

And the trial began.

The victim, Lunia, accompanied by an agent, persuaded the faculty by proving Sophia’s crime.

The higher the credibility of Runia’s remarks, the higher the level of Sophia’s punishment.

“I-I have been threatened by Lady Sophia several times since last year… … .”

Anise’s testimony further increased the credibility of Runia.

Moments later, Anis rolled up the sleeve of her right arm.

She showed the faculty the blue bruise on her right arm.

“… … He did not hesitate to assault. I thought that if I stood here, my family could be in danger, but in that case, Her Highness said that she would directly support me… … It gave me the courage to appear as a witness.”

Anise trembled with a frightened expression.

Due to Anis’ testimony and actions, the students who were watching the trial from the stands muttered a small curse, and soon began to stare at Sophia as if they were going to kill her.

Even the eyes of the faculty members were brutal, but only Ryard and his party watched the trial with a calm expression.

“Hmm, I think we should investigate the assault case separately. Then, it was also confirmed that the tears of Atlantis were in Sophia’s closet, and the witness came out… … Does Lady Sophia’s agent have anything to say?”

As if the outcome of the trial had already come out, a middle-aged professor looked at Keynes with an expressionless face.

Trying to make a judgment by listening to only one side.

Kayneth let out a small sigh.

Soon after, he jumped up from his seat at the middle-aged professor’s question.

“Yes, I will object.”

The professor glared at Keynes with an annoyed expression.

All circumstances pointed to Sophia as the culprit.

How would you like to object in such a situation?

‘They are truly detestable siblings.’

The professor clicked his tongue and nodded.

“Yes, please object.”

Seeing the middle-aged professor’s attitude, Keynes looked at Anis with an expressionless face.

“First of all, we have secured several documents, video materials and recordings related to this case.”

It was yesterday that the school trial was decided.

Thinking that there would be no time to secure the evidence, Anis shrugged slightly.

And Keynes’ remarks slightly changed the mood of the judge.

“Hmm… … ?”

Alps, president of the academy, a gray-haired old man in his 80s.

He showed a little curiosity about Keynes’ evidence. And the professors also crossed their arms and looked at Keynes as if asking for an objection.

After making eye contact with the President Alps, Keynes took out a magic tool for recording and spoke to the President.

“First, please check the recorded material.”

“Yes, I will.”

An old man’s voice.

At Alps permission, Anis showed a nervous expression.

Keynes immediately played the recording for all to hear in the presiding judge.

After a while, the voices of two women flowed from the recording area.

Starting from the conversation between Serene and Anis, and ending with Serene’s monologue, it was reproduced.

At that, Anise’s complexion turned blue before she knew it.

But it was still too early for her to freak out.

“Then, this time I will submit video material 1 and video material 2.”

This time, he submitted a magic tool called a recording ball.

In Video 1, the black masked person received something from Serene and then entered and exited the bedroom of the second princess, Lunia, and in Video 2, the tears of Atlantis were hidden in Sophia’s bedroom.

The video was shown to all of the judges.

As soon as the video finished playing, Keynes immediately began to speak.

“I found out that Serin student is spreading gossip and slander about Sofia student behind the scenes of the academy. And by chance, I found out about Serin’s crime plan, and immediately proceeded to collect evidence.”

“… … Didn’t you intend to prevent the crime beforehand?”

At the question of a female professor who seemed to be in her 40s, Keynes nodded.

“I thought that if it ended in an attempt, the bullying of Sophia would continue. So, without telling anyone, I secured the evidence by recording the student Serin’s crime as a video.”

In this world, there was no law that made people the same criminals just because they watched a crime.

Of course, it will be applied differently depending on the case law. However, it could not be applied to the school trial. Because it’s just a case of students.

but… … .

“No way, I didn’t think that the bedroom was Her Highness’s bedroom. Even the tears of Atlantis… … .”

“… … okay. But there are also major problems with this evidence. Could it be that you did not prepare these evidence yourself?”

“of course. The source of the evidence will be announced individually immediately after the trial.”

“… … .”

In response to Keynes’s reply, the professors furrowed their brows and nodded.

In this world, illegal evidence was not clearly defined.

Nonetheless, they were professors who wanted to be punished for certain problems.

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It would be a problem in many ways to install a recording equipment in a private space called a bedroom.

But two of the agitated professors had already been purchased by Keynes.

‘Confirmed evidence and three platinum coins. Even though he is an academy professor… … .’

As much as the amount was, they did not refuse the bribe.

Keynes grinned and looked at a professor who was soon wearing a dissatisfied expression.

‘… … Didn’t I say that pig-like guy was bribed by Serene?’

The bloated middle-aged professor, Vermouth, who had been glaring at Sophia a moment ago.

It seems that Celine also bought dozens of gold coins to Professor Vermouth, who will be present at the school trial, just in case.

but… … .

‘Trying to beat me with capitalism on the subject of a student. No words! but… … I’m sure there will be issues with the recordings.’