"The situation seems a bit tricky."
Stared at by everyone's scrutinizing eyes, Herbert felt a slight tension in his back, pursing his lips slightly.
Suspicion, speculation, even outright hostility... He endured all this malice from others on his own.
Regarding the current situation where he was being viewed with hostility, Herbert actually understood their behavior—if he thought about it purely rationally.
As someone who had only been here for a little over a month and had not fully integrated into the Mist Monastery, Herbert was an outsider in the eyes of others.
And moreover, he was an unpopular kingdom noble, an aloof guy who didn't interact with others.
So, in the case of a murder happening, who would be the most suspicious among everyone now?
Hey, it's really me!
So, Herbert understood their suspicion and hostility towards him.
But... it was just understanding.
Emotionally, Herbert couldn't accept the unjust situation of being treated as a suspect.
