When Eseria and Lamia arrived at the patriarchate before the designated time, they identified themselves at the reception desk in front of the building and a bishop, who seemed to be in charge, immediately appeared and led them inside the building. As they proceeded down the corridor, turning several corners, the bishop stopped in front of a door and urged them to come in.
「Please enter」
「Yeah」
Lamia bowed a little and then called out to Eseria.
「Eseria-sama, let me enter first.」
「Yeah, go on.」
She was secretly relieved upon seeing there’s a rectangular desk and two chairs in the room immediately after entering. She thought it should be prepared for them.
(Heh? This is an inquisition but they aren’t going to make us stand up….it looks like they’re planning to listen to us seriously.)
As Eseria sat on her chair, she carefully observed the bishops on the opposite side of them, especially the presiding bishop, who was in the prime of his life located diagonally in front of them. That bishop declared the start of the inquisition.
「Now that all the attendees are here, let’s start the inquisition meeting. The agenda is about the immoral books that have been on sale for about six months.」
And while the progress and contents are being told, Eseria was indifferently observing the attendees while listening.
(Yeah, I thought they would at least introduce themselves. I don’t even know how many big guys are here.)
Then, as if understanding what Eseria was thinking, Lamia whispered in a way that only Eseria can hear.
「The one on the center is Archbishop Killing, the archbishop of this patriarchate.」
「Thank you, Lamia-san.」
(Alright, we got him! He’s the one we need!)
After replying in a similar whisper, Eseria secretly boosted her spirit. Then, the inquisition proceeded.
「…..So, I have finished explaining the reason for holding the inquisition meeting, do the two summoned object?」
「No, there’s no objection.」
「It’s as you pointed out.」
Lamia and Eseria, who were asked, agreed immediately because they did not intend to escape the responsibility now but soon, objections arose from the surroundings.
「No, I’m not convinced! According to the messenger I sent, the author of the said book was Eseria van Sjogren, who is present, however, there’s no way such a child could write that book!」
「I agree with you. Lamia Wallace! I don’t know what kind of deceitful words you have used but, how dare you drag a legitimate duchess into such a disgraceful situation!」
「This is outrageous. Did you really think you could avoid punishment if you involve the Sjogren family? You are shallower than a crab!」
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Lazy Sigh of the Villainess
FantasyThis story is not mine. A woman, who has been living her life ON (work) and OFF (entertainment) at a corner of a city, reincarnated in an otome game called "Crystal Labyrinth". She is aware and has knowledge about her previous life when she awakened...
