NOVEL NEXT Chapter 19 - The Duke's Assistant Side 2
When we re-investigated Ford and his group, we also looked into their students.
The reason is simple: their achievements are remarkable.
They’ve produced outstanding individuals.
But is that really true?
Could there be some overlooked information?
For instance, claims of forcefully completing the educational program.
Once we started doubting, there was no end to it.
Because they are unfit to be teachers.
Their actions, unthinkable for educators, were so vile that we wouldn’t even be surprised if they had covered up any dropouts by manipulating their employers.
And our suspicions were confirmed.
“Ugh, why wasn’t this report submitted earlier?!”
The prime minister shouted, holding up the investigation report.
“I apologize. But, I never expected things to turn out like this…”
Even the count, who had brought the report, could only hang his head.
Indeed, nobody would have thought they were this despicable.
Especially considering Ford’s qualifications and achievements, the more we investigated, the more we realized how capable he seemed.
That’s why we were deceived.
In conclusion, the tutors of the Ford group were overrated.
Well, that’s only natural.
After all, every single student who failed was mentally broken.
The heads of the households, fearing damage to their family names, collectively covered it up.
Because of that, it could be said that it hadn’t come to light until now.
Only children of lower-ranking nobles had their minds shattered.
That’s why they were overlooked.
Many students were victims, but fortunately?
No, it’s something to be happy about that Miguel wasn’t among them.
Perhaps it’s because he quietly fought back with his excellence before Ford could abuse him.
If Miguel had a weak personality, it would surely have been a tragic outcome.
Just being spared from that is something to be grateful for.
However, this incident surely made the nobles think.
Are their own sons’ and daughters’ tutors safe?
They’ll likely start moving with a sense of crisis.
Just thinking about it gives me a headache.
“Ugh… at this rate, I won’t even be able to punish Ford myself…”
The Prime Minister’s face went beyond pale and turned ashen.
Whether it was anger or frustration, he trembled slightly.
The marks of his nails were deeply imprinted in his clenched fists, with blood trickling down.
He must have squeezed hard.
None of his subordinates dared to speak in the face of his overwhelming rage.
Understandably so.
Before the Prime Minister could administer punishment, many hired tutors, including Ford, were already in prison.
Moreover, most of them had already been punished.
“Phew… So, what about Ford?”
Finally calming his anger, the Prime Minister asked in a low voice.
Despite managing to contain his fury, his demeanor exuded a rage so intense that it could scare away demons.
Some of his subordinates were sweating profusely in response to his fury.
“Well, he seems to have quite a few additional crimes, so it looks like he’ll be sentenced to forced labor in the mines.”
“Hmm… And what about Ford’s family? I recall his daughter was attending the academy, right?”
“Ah, yes. His eldest daughter is indeed enrolled in the academy. She’s currently a third-year student. And his eldest son was enrolled in the Royal Academy this year but has been expelled due to this incident. It seems that Mrs. Ford’s relatives live in the countryside, so they’ll be relying on them.”
“I see… That’s convenient.”
Everyone shuddered as they watched the Prime Minister smirk with an unsettling, indescribable grin.
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