Volume One: The Forest Knight Chapter 100: Spending Money to Buy Innocence

He was unaware of the relationship between Lochiel and Olomi. Olomi had lost his father at a young age, and after his mother had painstakingly raised him until he was ten, she too succumbed to illness and passed away.

Following his mother’s death, Olomi came under the care of Lochiel, his elder brother by five years from the same village. To Olomi, Lochiel was indistinguishable from a father figure.

It was precisely for this reason that when Orsan’s men urged Olomi to kill Lochiel, Olomi flew into a rage, nearly coming to blows with them on the spot. This was a matter of principle he would never accept. What followed was already known to all, so there was no need to recount it further.

After Lochiel recounted the events, Sir Orsan’s expression darkened considerably. Though these nobles often engaged in schemes and intrigue, they preferred to send others to execute such underhanded deeds in secret.

Now, with his disgraceful plot exposed openly before everyone, Orsan was deeply embarrassed, and his glare turned harsh as he looked at Berrion—the meddlesome fellow who had jumped in to aid their adversaries.

Yet, Baron Ensima, the sheriff, remained composed, his face revealing no hint of surprise or agitation. It was clear he had become accustomed to such matters.

In contrast, Sir Sandiman’s countenance betrayed unease, though he quickly suppressed his anger. Being aligned with Count Gribber and hailing from a noble family, he understood the wisdom of discretion. He hastily masked his fury by taking a sip of water.

“*Ahem*...” Baron Ensima cleared his throat and addressed Sir Orsan, “Sir Orsan, perhaps your men might want to share their side of the story?”

Orsan glanced at his five men, now beaten to a pulp; the most articulate of them had lost half his teeth and was in no condition to speak sensibly. With no one else to rely on, Orsan resolved to speak for himself.

He glared at Lochiel and snarled, “Nonsen