The trial date for the Giacomo Milo case had been set.
Though the criminal had yet to be apprehended, that was of little consequence. His execution was, in effect, already a foregone conclusion, and the dissolution of the Milo Merchant Group was likewise nearing completion.
Rather than a trial, it was merely a public declaration of his punishment.
“Thanks to Prince Logan, the interrogations of the prisoners are currently proceeding very smoothly. At this rate, we might be able to uncover additional charges and evidence against Giacomo Milo before the trial date.”
Logan’s face darkened slightly as he listened to Inquisitor Valery’s report. He was well aware that what Sir Valery called “smooth interrogations” referred to a horrific process steeped in blood and screams.
Moreover, the fate of the prisoners currently being interrogated had, in truth, been sharply divided by Logan’s own designations.
But Sir Valery, oblivious to the mood, added with a cheerful grin.
“Didn’t Your Highness drastically reduce the number of suspects? Thanks to that, the interrogators, who had been bracing themselves for a busy period, are completely deflated now.”
“…….”
“Instead—though it’s hardly a trade-off—the frustrated interrogators are devoting more time and effort to torturing the few remaining prisoners… Gah?!”
The carefree inquisitor tumbled to the floor after a sudden, forceful stomp on his foot.
As the entire Monster Special Task Force flinched in shock at the abrupt incident, Seongjin snatched Valery’s report with…