808 – Blood Is Eternal – 5

The members of the executive branch who went to take down the famous judicial families who were connected with strong friendship and money – no, to take them down – began to report one by one.

Fortunately, they were intelligent people, so even though they were moved by the surprise visit from the executive branch, they did not shy away from our sincerity and sincerity. Because I know that if I decline for no reason, it will end with a few slaps on the palm, and then progress to bludgeoning or beheading. There is no way those who worked in the judicial field would not know even such basic things.

Still, knowing and doing are two different things. People who knew that there was no point in resisting often showed up and went on a rampage, so the relatively quiet judicial houses were definitely worthy of being called famous.

It’s frustrating that he used his brilliant mind and wit to form a corrupt cartel. There is no such thing as wasted ability.

– Your Excellency.

“Uh. Are you guys finished too?”

And the last reporter was the executive director who went directly to Count Narzen’s house.

Through this, all the suspects were recruited. Now, all we have to do is go through a proper interrogation and determine the appropriate level of punishment. Although it is the most difficult task, there is quite a bit of physical evidence, so if we proceed quickly, it will be possible before the New Year’s wedding.

– Well, that’s it.

However, the executive director’s reaction was so unusual that I naturally furrowed my brow.

He hesitates, unable to open his mouth to the topic he contacted first. He looks a far cry from the usual executive director. Even though that guy’s body sometimes moved before he could think, his actions were never slower than his head.

“Why. Did someone run away?”

The only possibility is failure to secure new recruits, but honestly, that is unlikely.

I wonder if I promoted this guy to the head of the executive department for no reason. Even though he occasionally caused major accidents like the Yorun incident, he was generally competent and handled things neatly, so he was promoted to manager. Even when he was in the Inspection Department, he mainly carried out execution in Division 3.

-No. I managed to secure everything…

“I did it?”

-Your aunt strongly insists that you be treated as a member of the Narzen family, not as Crasius, and that you go with his family.

At the executive director’s words, his hand his holding his communication tool his trembled for a moment.

Of course, it was only temporary.

“What is that? I told you to follow the principles. You should have done that before your aunt said anything.”

I decided to handle this case fairly. The emperor was even allowed to distribute the karma that Narzen had to bear to other families. So, there is no need to be more greedy for your aunt’s safety.

If Narzen becomes one of the more than 10 criminals, at most it will end in the family members being relieved of their positions and forced to abdicate the position of head of the family. In particular, the youngest aunt, who is the daughter-in-law of the family head, is likely to be released faster than anyone else after a formal interrogation. In such a situation, what more should we be considerate of?

“Now that I think about it, isn’t this a failure to follow instructions? Don’t you know what the principle is? Since when have we been treating each other as we see fit?”

– No, if you think about it that way, since when did you emphasize the principle! Usually, the sender emphasized that he should stick to the rules this time, regardless of whether he executes the execution or not, but no one can tell that he cares about your aunt!

I was speechless for a moment because it was something I couldn’t refute logically.

What the executive director said is correct. When I was in the inspection department, I only gave directions to the target, as if I was running an automatic hunt. There was no emphasis on following the principles or a request to be somewhat lax. I just left it up to the judgment on the spot.

This was the first time I mentioned principles in a matter that involved my flesh and blood. On the outside, it looks like a boss managing his subordinates to be fair,

‘In reality, he was an agitated boss.’

This is my mistake. It would have been better to just let the manager go without saying anything. To be even more certain, you shouldn’t even have called the manager separately.

That way, they wouldn’t have noticed me at the scene. The minister must have acted appropriately, saying he thought this incident was business as usual.

“Members of the Count Narzen family are treated differently according to the severity of the crime, but there is no need to give them any more consideration. If they bear the name of Narzen, they are subject to investigation without exception.”

– Then, can we hand over everything to the Ministry of Intelligence?

When asked if he was really following the principles, he nodded.

That was my intention from the beginning. A small hesitation that I didn’t even notice confused the executive director, so now we need to make adjustments so that things go as they should.

“Instead, don’t send them to Department 1. They aren’t the kind of people who are uncooperative enough to decide to rob Department 1.”

– Don’t worry about that. Even if you told me to send it, I would have stopped you.

However, sending it to Division 1 of the Intelligence Department was prohibited. This includes not only my aunt and my cousins, but all 14 families.

Sending it to Department 1 means going beyond the level of fairness and completely submerging it. The results of the interrogation will come out quickly and easily, but in return there will be a bloody New Year’s celebration. That’s difficult.

‘Treat me as a member of Narzen…’

After giving instructions to the executive director, I sighed softly and sat down in my chair.

I have complicated feelings. The discomfort of having to kidnap even my own blood relatives, the relief of setting a precedent of capturing even my blood relatives, the gratitude that my aunt didn’t cause a fuss by claiming to be related to me, I thought I would say the name Crasius at least once, but I changed myself to Narzen. It’s bitter here.

It is so complex that it is difficult to express in words. It is a result that is difficult to be happy, sad, or calm.

‘You do take after your father.’

In the meantime, I started laughing for no reason. Even though the executive branch of the Ministry of Supervision came right in front of her, the youngest aunt was confident. Even though there was a way to escape safely, she chose the correct method rather than a fluke.

It is true that he has the same blood as his father. It’s just that someone so strong ran away after attacking Crasius. What on earth did my grandfather do while he was alive?

This is something I don’t want to know. At the same time, it is something that we must ignore for the honor of our father, uncles, and aunts.

“I acted as the head of the Crasius family, not as the eldest child. Although I did not have contact with my younger siblings, as the head of the family, I helped the families that were politically connected.”

Then, I suddenly remembered what my father said at the lake. It is said that although he had no personal contact with his younger siblings, he provided help to their families and protected the position of his uncles and aunts.

‘I will have to do that from now on.’

Father is no longer Crasius’s commander. I must inherit the great and small affairs of Crasius that my father commanded. I have to take care to protect my uncles and aunts.

Fortunately, my name alone has been helpful to them so far, but with today’s incident, ‘the Minister of Inspector General does not even look at his aunt’s family name.’ Isn’t there a precedent? Silence no longer helps.

‘If you become the hostess, I will help you as much as I can.’

Once this incident is over, at least the Narzen family head and the So family head will be dismissed from all official positions. Also, the position of the head of the family will be forcibly transferred to the head of the family, and when that happens, the status of the aunt will rise from the daughter-in-law of the head of the family to the wife of the head of the family.

In a way, the aunt can be seen as the only person who benefits from the mess. Instead, the problem is that the Narzen family, who received a strong blow to the solar plexus in return, must be treated as best as possible.

If the Narzen family pays the price it deserves, then when the time comes to rebuild the faltering family, I will help you as a nephew.

It is reverse discrimination to continue to treat people who have paid for their sins as criminals and keep them away.

***

She sat quietly with her eyes closed, her ears plugged, her mouth shut.

Because I won’t see anything, I won’t hear anything, and I won’t say anything. Because I will be here just as one of the sinners.

“Ma’am, please listen to me instead. It’s not your place to be stubborn.”

Even if it is my husband who is ejaculating on me.

“I committed a crime, so I have nothing to say even if I get paid for it. But, wife, aren’t the children guilty? So, ask them to get them out of here. If you ask, you can at least interrogate them in a different room from us—”

“As long as my children and I are honest, there is nothing to be afraid of.”

Still, she couldn’t sit by and watch her husband’s reputation decline any longer, so she opened her mouth.

Not only we, but also nobles from various families and officials from the Ministry of Inspector General have gathered here. Every little word and every little action she makes here will be followed by her husband her her like a label.

“If you are guilty, even the imperial palace will feel like hell, and if you are innocent, even the dungeon will be nothing more than a passing space.”

“No matter what…”

“Have you committed a crime that requires your family to be implicated by your Majesty? Have you disgraced the imperial family and the empire and persecuted the people?”

“It can be so! Although I am a sinner, I did not dare to commit such a serious crime!”

“That’s it.”

After saying those words, I closed my mouth again.

If I said this, my husband wouldn’t open his mouth again. I will not make the mistake of making an unfair request for the sake of a small difficulty in front of me or losing something big to protect something small.

‘Even if you stumble, if you maintain your pride and honor, you will rise again to become a noble.’

This is the only truth I learned from my father during my time as Crasius. A truth that Her Majesty Eimanka XVI, who stepped back into the situation, devoted her life to proving.

Even if he receives criticism and disappointment from His Majesty, even if he becomes alienated from other nobles and officials. If you keep the flame you have, you can rise again.

“Elin Narzen. Please come to room 12.”

At the words of the official, I got up and started walking.

Leaving behind her sighing husband and anxiously looking at children.

“Oh my, someone precious has arrived.”

When I entered room 12, I saw an unexpected sight.

Although he was said to be a precious person, he was a blond bureaucrat who drank alcohol lazily with his feet on the desk.

Even when a lord treats his vassals, he doesn’t behave like that. What kind of character does that bureaucrat have?

“My name is Lafayette Baron, Deputy Chief of Intelligence. There were so many people arrested this time that even I, who was signing documents, was dragged in.”

Finally, the Deputy Director of Information put down his feet and suggested that he sit down across from him.

Deputy Director of Information. He is clearly a close associate who has been assisting the minister since he was the head of the inspection department.

“Oh, don’t misunderstand. I didn’t come because it was Elin, but I came into a random room and it was Elin. This is an amazing coincidence.”

“I see.”

“Well, it’s up to you to believe, Elin.”

The Deputy Director of Information scratched his head for a moment and put down the bottle of alcohol on the desk.

“I can’t deny that it’s perfect for arousing suspicion. I won’t interrogate Elin, but will only serve her refreshments for about two hours.”

“What?”

“If I go out now, my mind will only be complicated. Let’s just rest here for a while and stay for just two hours.”

My brows furrowed at the confident mark of preferential treatment.

***

When I saw my aunt with fierce eyes, I instinctively lowered my eyes.

Those eyes. It is definitely similar to a certain minister who lives in an island. As you take away your dignity, you can see the ferocity.

But I can’t help it either. I’m not doing this because I like it.

‘You have to have something to rob before you can even interrogate them.’

Despite the suspicion, this person was not involved in corruption, and no physical evidence was secured. What would be the point of interrogating such a person?

However, if you send it at the speed of light, it will scream from above. I clearly told you to follow the principles, but what are you doing? Are you treating me like your aunt now?

‘There is nothing to shave.’

If we really follow the principles, this person should not have been caught here.

Damn it. Why do I have to suffer like this?