I glared at him while talking through my gritted teeth. We have public security forces, don't we? Why not assign any weak public security officer but instead this bastard keeps appearing before me? If my opponent is this bastard, I can't escape and I'll have to be locked up in the prison without any chance to resist.
"I took over the duty of the public security forces because the victim is my friend."
"The friend of a rapist? Does it mean that at least you are a marauder? Or maybe a murderer?"
I knew it was useless to show my hatred to the so called witness while I was being treated like a scapegoat, but I just couldn't take it anymore. My heart boiled with anger and at the very least I wanted to say something to irritate him. Cain's face stayed the same without any change in his expression even though I had said something so improper that it could be considered as cursing. Perhaps he is not a marauder, but it's true that he is a murderer.
"Sir Cain, please take care of my poor daughter."
I really almost couldn't hold back from cursing out the Countess. The Countess nodded slightly to Cain with her motherly expression. I nearly threw up seeing her fake face that was completely different from her real face.
I glanced at the anxious Sofia and walking passed Cain.
"I can go by myself so don't touch me."
Even if you only stood silently near me, it made me tremble with anger.
Without pressing any further, Cain followed after me.
***
Usually nobles would be put under house arrest until the day of the trial if they committed a crime. For cases such as rebellion, anything related to rebellion, and murdering, the perpetrators would be arrested and directly thrown into prison. I'm not an exception either, as I became a scapegoat in a murder case. Thus, I became one of the few noble ladies to be detained in the prison.
Previously, I had captured and thrown some criminals in prison, but now this is my first time ever to enter the prison myself.
I stared blankly at the grey gloomy walls and sighed. There was only an old single bed inside this windowless stone-walled room. At least, there was still a bed because this was a prison made for nobles. If I were to be put inside the prison for commoners, there would only be some repeatedly used hay.
I shouldn't expect the house to send some useful goods, so its inevitable that I will lead a harsh life until the trial.
This prison didn't have any facilities, so the prisoners had to rely on goods that were sent to them, except for basic food. But, I highly doubt my loving stepmother willingly sent some goods for me. Sofia probably wanted to come, but would the Countess give her permission to go? That's unlikely, so…
Rather than that, the biggest problem here is the upcoming trial.
I slowly walked in a circle inside the prison while pondering it. Frankly speaking, I had a very slim chance of being ruled as an innocent party at the trial. Not to mention having an Imperial Knight come forward as a witness was putting me in a very disadvantageous position. In addition, they must have fabricated all the evidence and bribed many people to accuse me of being the real murderer. By contrast, I don't have any witness, evidence, or even someone who could defend me. There was only a helpless maid at my side. It was as if I was standing at the edge of a cliff.
If I were ruled guilty, would I be sentenced to death?
Since I wasn't charged for accidental homicide, but premeditated homicide, I would definitely be sentenced to death. If only I could miraculously get a special amnesty then I could avoid the death penalty.
Tsk… tsk… in a short span of time I almost died, and now my life is at risk again. On top of that, my body had died and was now buried under the soil.
I'm truly unwilling to accept the death penalty just like that! If I had to die, I would drag the Count, the Countess, and that bastard Cain to accompany me on my way to hell.
It had already reached this point; is running away my only way out?
Perhaps I can only run away and hide somewhere around the mountains for about a year to train my body. After that, I will return to have my revenge on all of them. F*ck! Just you wait, Cain Silac! I will give you my favor and especially just for you, I'll strangle you to death myself.
To proceed with the plan, it would be better to do it after the trial was done and I was sent to the Church to receive last blessings before being put to death. Who knows perhaps a miracle might befall me before I died? I know every corner of the Church very well, so it would be easy for me to sneak out and escape. I feel bad for involving the Church out of my will. But the kind-hearted Goddess would definitely be merciful. This humble loyal devotee of Yours is almost facing an unjust death, so You would be forgiving right?
I was almost done arranging my plan, when I heard some foot-steps coming close from behind the bars. Soon after, two guards appeared, accompanied by the sounds of clinking keys.
"It's this woman, isn't it?"
"There is only one noble lady inside the prison. It must be her."
What again now? The guards who were arguing between themselves, opened my prison bar. I took two steps back and stared at them. Seems like it's not lunch-time yet.
"What business do you guys have here?"
One of them chuckled disgustingly.
"Esteemed Miss's mother asked us to treat Miss kindly."
"The main purpose is for Miss not to talk nonsense in the trial."
Sigh… Stepmother sent two dogs because she was worried about her stepdaughter's sufferings in the prison. How kind of her. I won't be bored while waiting for the day of the trial if I pass the time by raising these dogs, right? Even though they're men, they're just some guards. Compared to a low-tier soldier, they are indeed much better, but their abilities aren't on par with the leader of public security forces. Moreover, a low-tier knight and the great general of public security forces are frankly on the same level.
In summary, I can easily handle these dogs in front of me with my current body's condition.
"You don't have to be afraid, Miss."
One of them started to come closer to me. The gate is still unlocked. I need to move quickly so the bastard behind can't run away.
"If you stay silent, we can enjoy our ti– heuk!"
I hit his Adam's apple then kicked his head.
Bang!
The guard who stood behind, was in a daze after seeing his friend fall to the ground. Before he realized what had happened, I seized the chance to pull his arm and flipped him over my body then threw him to the ground.
"Argh!"
Bang!
This is a piece of cake. Oh shit! Look! So much dust floating around in the air!
"Damn yo–arghh!"
The first fallen bastard wants to get up with quivering arms but I won't let him so I hit his jaw. He falls again on to the ground, groaning in pain. I step on the other guard's head and walk to close the gate. When I turn around, the two dogs sent by my stepmother, get up with dumb expressions all over their faces. I grin at those brats.
"I'm really happy to spend my time with you guys. How about we do something fun all day long? Hm?"
One day would be enough for me to change these wild stray dogs who couldn't recognize their master into obedient trained military dogs. I slightly bend my back and rub my fist while looking at them.
And just like that two days have passed…