Chapter 62.2
For a time, public outrage erupted!
— From ancient times to the present, similar tactics have been seen countless times, yet they always work. The masses are blind and conformist, easily incited.
However, one-sided smearing is too low-level and easy to see through. At this point, another group of rational bystanders appeared. They represented the public’s doubts.
[…Isn’t this smear campaign going too far? Do they think we’re all brainless? As everyone knows, noble titles have long since been reduced to mere honorary roles. How could he possibly oppress men and women at will based on his noble status?]
[Exactly, even taking bribes has been mentioned. This Sir Leonardo has no official position, how could he demand bribes from others just based on an empty noble title? If you’re going to make up lies, at least make them a bit more believable.]
[…That makes sense. These scandals don’t seem very credible.]
[It’s another attempt to smear and fool the public, isn’t it? We won’t be deceived.]
After a wave of analysis from the rational party, the incited crowd sobered up from their anger and began to question the authenticity of the scandals. At the same time, these clever individuals felt they had grasped the truth.
The real fatal blow then appeared.