I Give Up on the BL Novel's Male Leads - Chapter 112
“I can’t understand why you would assume that a monster, which couldn’t even properly control its fire attribute and has mastered other attributes, would only use fire magic. I thought you’d at least believe that I wasn’t lying about being hit by wind magic.”
Surprisingly, people were somewhat understanding of what was being said under the influence of the truth serum. Even if the statement was bold, anyone could make that kind of mistake.
“But how could you tell it was Edwin so quickly? It could have been a disguise or transformation magic, right?”
As she responded to Rodein’s question, Illein’s voice gradually trailed off. Her spirit was waned by his confidence under the effects of the truth serum.
Rodein grinned maliciously and stepped closer to Illein.
“First of all, I have solid grounds for recognizing him. Everyone here can sense magical power, right? Every time I felt the magic, it was oppressive, vast, threatening, and dark. I could also vaguely sense the primary attribute, which was definitely fire.”
“Is that all?”
“Plus, I confirmed his face. Is there anything else you want to ask?”
After finishing his sentence, Rodein looked around and asked. The police officers shook their heads first and handed him the antidote.
Meanwhile, the students observing the situation cautiously glanced at Edwin, swayed by Rodein’s confident demeanor. The atmosphere had completely shifted in Rodein’s favor.
Except for Edwin, only Illein remained skeptical of Rodein’s claims. With a resolute expression, she reached out to the police officer.
“I still can’t believe it. Give me the truth serum. I’ll drink it now.”
Taking the potion, Illein sighed for a moment. The police officer silently pressured her, sensing her hesitation.
If she couldn’t go through with it now, it would be proof that she had lied, and the investigation would end.
“……”
The surrounding students were all focused on Illein. Was her claim really true…?
Edwin felt uneasy watching Illein hesitate.
He couldn’t understand why Illenas was stepping forward for him like this. It was hard for him to endure the situation, knowing she was causing trouble now.
“Enough already.”
“If you want me to stop, I wouldn’t have started in the first place.”
Illein looked directly at Edwin, who was trying to dissuade her. Seeing his face made her hesitation vanish entirely.
Instead, her resolve to drink the truth serum only strengthened.
“Don’t go to such lengths for me.”
“That’s my choice.”
Edwin shook his head with a tense expression, but Illein wouldn’t back down.
Instead, she brought the serum closer to her lips. Edwin hurriedly grabbed her hand.
Illein looked at Edwin with wide eyes and asked,
“Are you going to take it away?”
At that moment, Edwin felt his strength drain from his hands. Illein’s gaze made him feel suddenly small.
“…No. Can’t you just give it to me?”
With his confidence diminished, Edwin spoke softly.
“Absolutely not.”
Illein calmly released Edwin’s grip on her arm.
“….”
Edwin could say nothing more to her. After a brief glance at him, Illein immediately drank the serum.
As the serum spread through her, her head began to spin. Fortunately, the ring started to heat up, allowing her to keep some clarity.
In truth, Illein had stepped forward partly because she had faith in the ring’s effectiveness. She believed it would help her speak without crossing any lines.
Once the police officer confirmed that Illein had finished the serum, he began to question her.
“Please state your age and affiliation.”
“I’m twenty years old and belong to the Thierry Barony.”
Edwin continued to look at Illein with a worried expression, as if he was tense about her possibly revealing that she was Illenas.
“What is your name?”
“Illein, Illein Thierry.”
“Please tell me what you were doing at 3 AM yesterday morning, Lord Thierry.”
At that moment, Edwin’s expression turned mysterious. She had clearly consumed the truth serum, so how could she give such an answer? He couldn’t understand the situation.
Surely, she must have had her own method for stepping forward, but no matter how he thought about it, it was astonishing.
Edwin was even more surprised, as he hadn’t considered that there might be a way to resist the truth serum.
While Edwin was momentarily flustered and lost in thought, Illein’s testimony continued.
“Yesterday morning, Edwin came to our mansion.”
“Are you sure it was at 3 AM?”
“Yes, I had briefly fallen asleep and woke up because of the grandfather clock in the hallway. That’s why I remember the exact time.”
The police officers gradually lowered their wands aimed at Edwin. With this, it would become difficult to apprehend him as a suspect in the act.
The fact that Illein had consumed the serum and was now testifying held significant weight. If she was to speak untruthfully after taking the serum, that would indicate something monstrous.
There was no way that Illein, just an academy student, could wield such power.
