Chapter 127
Faked Death
Ryoma had been framed for embezzlement and imprisoned. And so we would have to free her.
I had decided that the best way to prove her innocence was to expose the Councilor and for him to confess to his crimes. But in order to do that, we had to act in secret.
First, we had to gather information on this Councilor. This was not difficult, thanks to Marco’s willingness to help us.
The Councilor who framed Ryoma was called Amond. A young merchant who had recently gained prominence in the city.
He was about the same age as Ryoma. In other words, he was likely jealous of her success. Besides, she was the daughter of Marco’s apprentice, meaning she had ties to the conservatives. So there was plenty of reason for him to target her.
“The envy of men is an ugly thing.”
Said Toshizou. And since he was quite right, it was time for judgement.
“That being said, you have to make him confess on his own, yes? How do you intend on doing that?”