# 72
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While Sertin and Evelyn were enjoying the sea, Veronica and Mortega were busy.
Mortega immediately asked Julia for help, and Julia connected him with her father, enabling him to obtain assistance from a trusted Supreme Court judge.
A completed legal case has finally been completed by five of the best specialists in Imperial law.
“Will that really be enough, Mortega?”
Veronica asked, fiddling with the lawsuit with a trembling hand.
“No need to worry, Your Highness.”
Mortega's way of dealing with Veronica changed during the preparation of this case, as he became more polite. Before, he couldn't hide his resentment towards Veronica, but now she was calmer in his eyes.
Veronica comes to understand Mortega.
Maybe she was appearing to be taking two walks away from everyone. But after realizing this, she understands how people view her actions.
And also her brother's feelings.
“You will be able to achieve whatever you want.”
“But… you'll stay by my side until the end, right?”
Veronica smiled awkwardly.
“Without my brother, I feel a little worried.”
“If you want, Your Highness, I will stay with you until the end.”
Legal coun had told them that the case would be very difficult to win, and that they were unlikely to win. But he said they could delay the ruling for at least two months.
That was the time they could postpone judgment. Veronica felt a little helpless. She has exhausted all her papers, and only two months?
But this was just the beginning.
“They say the beginning is half the success.”
After they get through this, the next battle will be easier to fight. Veronica nodded with a nervous face.
* * *
The legal case reached the Duke of Spelmann. It was a massive document containing 120 pages of legal evidence and supporting documents.
“Huh, that impudent girl.”
Duke Spellman laughed lowly.
He kept her alive, but now she was rebelling against him. Whether it's Certin or Veronica. They should have looked like their parents, but he didn't know where they got those genes from.
Duke Spelman's assistant was nervous.
Duke Spellman smiled, but soon a devilish expression appeared on him.
“What do I do with this bitch? What do you think?”
Duke Spellman muttered coldly. The venom in his eyes was ominous.
“A…sorry, Your Excellency!”
"Yes, you should feel sorry. I missed all those opportunities, and here we are now."
Duke Spelman slapped his assistant on the cheek.
"Yes!"
“Go now and ask Duke Roger to meet me. Now.”
“Yes, Your Excellency!”
The assistant grabbed his face and ran outside.
The only good thing was that Duke Roger had held his hand.
“Before he escapes, I must tighten the bonds.”
Duke Spellman gritted his teeth. Where did things start to go wrong?
What he thought was one failure became two, then three. And now he has reached this point.
He thought about his stupid children in his head.
Their failure was his failure, which led to the current situation.
Veronica, that damn thing.
How is she not dead yet? Why are you still alive in this dirty way?
Duke Spellman hit the ground with his cane. While he was rethinking his anger, his assistant who had gone to Duke Roger returned.
“Oh, he said he would visit you today.”
“That's the only good thing.”
The only good thing was that Duke Roger's wife, Julia, was from a family of legal advisors.
Since everyone in her family were judges, they could help him.
“Maybe I can turn the tables.”
The Duke of Spelman seized the legal action violently.
“No, I'll go myf. Get ready now.”
* * *
Demitor greeted Duke Spellman who was pacing dryly. Duke Spelman had a broad smile as he greeted.
That smile was different from the one he had when he was standing in front of the picture that day.
Unlike the previous time when he did not leave from the lobby or corridor, Duke Spellman was taken to Demeter's office.
Demetor said
“You seem to be in need.”
“There is cause for concern.”
Duke Spelman put the legal case on the table in a rough manner. The heavy documents were unable to withstand the pressure and looked a little scattered.
Demeter turned his gaze to the documents.
‘…This is what Julia talked about.’
The legal case was prepared by her father, who carefully ected from among his trusted colleagues.
And now this suit is back in Demeter's hands. Demeter tried to show a calm reaction.
Fortunately, his political experience helped him hold himf together in such moments.
Hadn't he rehearsed this moment several times just in case?
“Have you received a legal claim?”
“Huh, didn’t Duke Roger know about this?”
“If I had known, I would have told you beforehand. It seems like Serten is trying to push me away.”
Demeter frowned. He even deliberately cursed softly.
“I am no longer the closest confidant to the Crown Prince. His unqualified assistant is now occupying that place.”
These words caused a slight improvement in Duke Spellman's mood.
It was clear that the relationship between Demeter and Cyretin had been affected. His doubt began to dissipate.
“As I expected. The Crown Prince does not trust anyone and does not let anyone near him. I am afraid that during his reign, no one will remain.”
“Huh.”
The decision to try to convince Demeter was a good move. Of course, there were some things that Duke Spellman lost because of this.
Even when things stabilize completely, Demitor will retain his position as Prime Minister. Demeter would also seek recognition of the Duchy of Roger as an independent territory.
This was a step towards actual independence, and eventually the way would be open for him to become king of a principality.
There is no human being without greed.
Even Demeter, who seemed stern, was blinded by such a display. Duke Spelman was a man who blindly believed in the power that money and power brought.
So he had the advantage in this battle.
"But I don't think that matters now. I didn't know the princess was the kind of person who could do something like that."
“Duke Roger seems to think so too. But the problem has happened, and something must be done about it, right? Can you verify this? I think Duke Roger and Duchess Roger are more trustworthy than my legal advisors.”
Demeter slowly began to leaf through the documents. He already knew the content of the documents, but he pretended to read them again.
“Thank you for your opinion. Fortunately, I don’t think this lawsuit will be able to have much impact.”
“Hmm.”
Duke Spellman narrowed his eyes.
“It is said that after three years of study in the temple, you can memorize the Bible with your eyes closed. It has been eight years since I married into a family of Supreme Court judges.”
“I didn't doubt it.”
“You should check with others as well. I will talk to Julia about this case. You should clear yourf as soon as possible.”
“Exonerate myf?”
“Isn't it?”
“Yes, you are right.”
Duke Spellman smiled happily. He liked Demeter's frank response.
Of course, he will continue to investigate the matter behind the scenes, but if the judge provides support, it may not be necessary to go to court.
Princess Veronica had made a mistake.
All the evidence she had would now be worthless.
There were many ways to turn this incident into an opportunity to his advantage.
But above all, it was best to put some precautions in place.
“I will adopt a girl.”
Duke Spelman needed an heir who would strengthen his power base. He preferred the child he adopted to be obedient.
He must raise her well from a young age so that she becomes a gem.
“It would be good to marry this child to young Duke Roger.”
This was with the aim of controlling Roger in the future when he became king of his own territory.
The reason he was planning to include a girl in the family was because this would allow him to control her better.
Demitor looked at Duke Spellman with a serious expression.
Who is the one who fell into the trap?
No one knows the outcome yet.