My older sister is a villainous rich girl

I know he makes a lot of sense, but I don't want to agree with him.

because--

Once you accept this fact, it's like having to admit that you are indeed worse than Chris.

But, as he said.

Even if you are unwilling to accept it emotionally, the facts will not change in the slightest.

Right is right, and wrong is wrong.

The only one who has been wavering between these two perspectives is her own position as a daughter.

Troubled by these matters, Ge Li originally did not want to meet with Wayne for the time being.

She didn't want to...

We argued about this.

Sitting on the edge of Gothic's bed, Wayne remained silent for a moment.

"So, if I'm not mistaken, His Majesty the King also has a share in this benefit, right?"

He already owns the entire country, so what does he need so much money for?

From a modern perspective, Wayne found this kind of thing really hard to understand.

That's incredibly short-sighted.

Even if you want to fleece people, you can't do it in such a short-sighted way.

All the sheep are dead, so where will the wool come from?

Ge Li sighed softly: "Wayne... do you really think there are perfect people in the world?"

Ok?

Why is she asking this?

"It certainly doesn't exist—"

He suddenly remembered that the background of this world was a Mary Sue story, and it couldn't be judged by common sense.

Then, he added, quite extravagantly, "Of course, there might be very few exceptions."

Wayne successfully turned his hasty, thoughtless answer into a pointless statement.

Ge Li rolled his eyes at him.

However, even though his attention was briefly diverted, the problem remained unchanged.

“There are some things… I don’t want to tell you yet,” Ge Li said. “I’ll tell you after I’ve figured out how to handle it.”

"Why can't you be with me now..."

"because!"

Ge Li interrupted him with an agitated attitude.

"...I don't want you to see me in such a disheveled state." Her voice gradually lowered.

By the time the last word was uttered, it was almost inaudible.

"Why don't you go back first?" Ge Li pleaded, biting her lip.

Seeing her unwillingness to face herself, Wayne let out a deep breath.

He didn't turn away as she had hoped; instead, he turned his back on her as well.

He didn't look at her, but instead took her hand.

"I didn't mean to blame you, I just..."

I simply feel that this approach is wrong.

Did I do something wrong by rushing to tell Ge Li this news in my haste?

Anyway, Minister Franz won't be implicated in something like this...

No, that's not right.

It is precisely because we want to see a better world that we cannot tolerate such things continuing to happen before our eyes.

Otherwise, his attempts to support the rebels in Bulwer and to persuade Chris to start a publishing house would have been completely meaningless.

"I just want to be with Ge Li and live a happy life together."

He said.

"If you own a house that looks beautiful on the outside, but whose interior walls are covered with the blood and flesh of innocent people, would you be happy living in such a house?" Wayne's voice was full of doubt.

It was less a question for Ge Li and more a question for himself.

After thinking for a while, he gave a very firm answer: "I won't be happy."

"I... want a world where even ordinary people can live a good life."

Wayne chuckled self-deprecatingly.

"Perhaps it's because, in my heart, I've always just been an ordinary person."

He had his back to Ge Li and couldn't see her expression.

Even though he knew that she probably didn't want to see him or talk to him right now.

Even so, he wanted to be by her side.

Having someone important by your side, even if they don't say a word, is a comfort in itself.

That's what Wayne thinks.

He didn't know if his words of comfort would reach her properly.

However, at least Ge Li didn't let him leave again.

……

After a week of chaotic yet orderly study life, the old topics have finally faded away.

As the "center of the universe" in the eyes of the people, the royal capital generates new rumors every day. Meanwhile, the incident that occurred in the insignificant little town of Costo gradually faded into obscurity through deliberate or unintentional underhanded handling.

But for those who are interested, it's not difficult to find out some follow-up information.

Wayne relayed the final results he had gathered to Chris and Tasia: "Arik has awakened, but he will next face the stripping of his noble title and the revocation of his magical aptitude..."

"Wait, can magic be abolished?" Chris asked in surprise.

Tasia frowned and replied, "It can indeed be abolished, but as far as I know, only the Church has that power."

“That’s right.” Wayne confirmed Tasia’s question.

“He will be imprisoned in the church for the rest of his life to be punished and to cleanse himself of the sins he has committed,” he repeated in a completely emotionless tone.

There's no death penalty? Thumbs down.

However, when I think about how the worst punishment for Chris, the originally planned villainous boss, was only being jilted and exiled abroad, I suddenly feel that it makes sense.

It's much better than letting Alik live a life of luxury in other countries with a sum of money, completely unscathed...

Wayne comforted himself.

"If only the church could truly 'cleanse sins,'" Chris muttered unconsciously, seemingly not entirely satisfied with the outcome.

But Tasia's understanding was much deeper than theirs.

“Actually, this is already a very good result…after all, he is a nobleman,” she said. “In the history of the kingdom, it seems that only one marquis has ever been sentenced to such a severe punishment.”

Hmm... the privileges of the nobility might be even more secure than I imagined.

"By the way, has Mr. Horace been found?" Chris suddenly asked.

Wayne shook his head. "Not yet."

Perhaps due to lingering concerns about the investigation team sent from the capital, Horace has not shown up.

Upon hearing this, Tasia showed a worried expression.

"What exactly is the purpose of the person controlling the puppet..." she was very puzzled.

Wayne glanced away guiltily.

You might not believe it, but he was simply doing a good deed.

"Ahem..." Wayne deliberately changed the subject.

"Since we promised Mr. Horace that we would pass on his message, let's continue our investigation, starting from the city of Costa."

Chapter 293 Reunion with Horace

Because their regular classes couldn't be missed, they could only use their free time on weekends to do group assignments.

Looking at it this way, there isn't actually much time to spare.

This time, Wayne said very seriously to Chris and Tasia, "Please remember that we are doing homework, not going on a trip."

Chris immediately objected, "Who's on vacation! You should talk to Lawrence about this and make him straighten out his attitude."

She forcibly used Lawrence as a shield to draw attention away from the attack.

“He’s not in our group now,” Wayne said unmoved. “Don’t drag irrelevant people into this mess.”

In fact, he said that to Chris.

We must also motivate her.

Otherwise, he felt that his group would most likely have to submit their results just before the deadline.

Tasia watched them banter with a smile and comforted them, saying, "Chris is taking this very seriously. Let's speed things up from here on out."

Chris snorted and complained, "She was clearly enjoying herself, but she blamed me for wasting all the time."

Wayne scoffed defiantly.

"If you hadn't suggested where we were going to rest, would I have been delayed every time?" he retorted.

"Stop!" Tasia held one palm up in front of Wayne and the other in front of Chris, forcibly interrupting their spellcasting.

So, they could only keep their words to themselves and turn to look at the scenery outside the windows on either side.

Speechless all the way.

Although she wasn't having a great time on the way, Chris's spirits immediately lifted once she arrived in Costa City.

"Tasia, Tasia! Look at that shop, there's a whole roasted lamb on the grill outside!"

She tugged at Tasia, gesturing for her to look towards the window as well.

Why eat sheep when they're so cute?

Wayne sat opposite her, feeling a pang of sadness as he watched Tasia lean against Chris.

Normally, that would be my own special spot.

Chris stared at the store with shining eyes, her mouth practically watering.

As she looked at herself, she looked down and touched her stomach with a disappointed expression.

"...I'm so hungry."

"..."

Wayne couldn't help but chime in, "Go ahead and eat if you want."

I didn't say you couldn't eat, so why are you putting on such a pitiful act?

It's almost lunchtime now.

However, Chris's expression suddenly hardened.

“No! That would take too long,” she said firmly. “Let’s visit Mr. Horace’s neighbor first, and then we can grab a quick bite on the way.”

Seeing that she didn't seem to be joking, Wayne was speechless.

...I've never seen you this proactive before?

But he didn't object.