Other than Imperial Knights, the Emperor has another set of special fangs. It is none other than the Special Task Squad, renowned as the Emperor's Watch Dogs. The members were selected purely based on one's ability. It's different from normal knights that were granted the knighthood because of their n.o.ble backgrounds. Anyone from middle cla.s.s to upper cla.s.s n.o.bles could easily became a knight even though they didn't have the abilities. Meanwhile, to join the Special Task Squad, you need to have decent abilities. No matter if you were a n.o.ble, commoner, or even an ex-criminal, you could apply to join.

As a result, the Special Task Squad is reffered as the strongest military organization in the entire empire and this man is the leader of those crazy bunch. The leader of Special Task Squad, Captain Jullius Rizar.

And that man…

“Eeeek!!” Many people looked startled by his presence.

The man who claimed to be my boyfriend accidentally looked straight to Captain Jullius and immediately startled as if he was looking at ghost and quickly bowed his head. That's it! He'a famous for that fierce look on his face.

In the past, a cute looking junior in Holy Knight Squad even dared to refused an errand while screaming, “I'm scared to death by the ferocious looks of the Leader of Special Task Squad! I refuse to run an errand to their camp!”

“How could you survive in this harsh world if you had a heart as weak as rabbit?” I said that to my junior while clicked my tongue and smacked him.

(T/N: rabbit is a weak hearted animal. It will die soon if they received a shock hence the used of that euphemism to call someone a coward.)

I already felt irritated when I heard people claimed The Special Task Squad to be stronger than us, the Holy Knights and presumed them as the most powerful squad in the Empire. On the other hand, my junior blabbered such nonsense saying he was scared witless of him in front of me… Thinking back about it, I still feel irritated even now. Based on our abilities, the Holy Knight Squad shouldn't be understimated either. Why would people said the Special Task Squad is the strongest? Futhermore, we never had a match with them because they were part of Imperial Knights too so we must not attacked each other.

Wait a minute! Right now I'm not the leader of holy knight!

Does it mean we could have an unofficial match? I focused my sight on Captain Jullius. Arghh d.a.m.n it! Even so, it's obvious that I would lose in my current state. Backthen, I should have thrown my glove at him before going to the Demon King's castle, while saying, “I might die this time, so let's have one last match!”

I could only shut my mouth because even if I had a match with him right now, I would not feel satisfied either. Suddenly I met his gaze by chance. I noticed he had a pair of pale grey eyes. Although he was said to have ferocious looks, but it wouldn't be any problem if you hardened your heart and ignored all the voices that said, “Hey!! You will die if you face that mad dog! Quickly run!”

In short, someone with big guts or someone who had three to four times near-death experiences, wouldn't get affected by Captain Jullius' ferocious looks. To be honest, his eyes color are really pretty. Well, my emerald green eyes are much more pretty though.

“That…ahem. Sir Jullius Rizar.”

The prosecutor cleared his throat once and began to talk.

“Is it true that you came here on behalf of Sir Cain Silac as witness?”

“I do come as witness–“

Captain Jullius turned his head to look at the prosecutor.

“But not as a proxy.”

“Then…”

“I'm here to give my testimony on what I saw myself that day.”

He saw it himself? But I didn't notice him there at that time. It can't be… he was there when that b.a.s.t.a.r.d Cain killed Viscount Schwart?

It's not just me, but the prosecutor also gave suspicious look.

“Would you mind to explain?”

“On the day Viscount Schwart was killed, I saw Miss Silla Epheria jumped out from the inn's second floor, then she was hopping around in pain. Before she ran with all her might towards the main road, Miss Silla Epheria looked up at the second floor for a bit.”

Say what!? That guy really saw me on that day!

“Then I heard Viscount Schwart yelled some cursed words. So Miss Silla Epheria is not the murderer.”

I don't know where he hid himself in that small desolate alley, but… this is a very good chance I never expected. Immediately I exclaimed without any hesitation, “What Captain Jullius has said is right! I escaped from Viscount Schwart through the window! I don't know what happened afterwards. And also about that foolish-looking man who claimed to be my boyfriend, this is the first time I ever saw him.”

“Then… Viscount Schwart…”

“I have no idea on how he died because he was still alive when I left him. I suggest you better asked Sir Cain Sillac. He was still inside the inn on first floor when I took my leave.”

Although I've said his name, it's unlikely he would get into trouble. But still… I want to do it. The prosecutor seemed to be in doubt while looking back and forth between me and Captain Jullius. What now? I have already gave my explaination, what else did he hest.i.tate for? Did he accept any bribe from the Countess?

“If that's how it is, now…”

“I think you need to verify the truth of the testimonies given by the witnesses because a contradict testimony appeared. For now, let's begin with the questioning.”

After I'm done saying those words, I immediately closed my mouth. The b.a.s.t.a.r.d Cain isn't here, while those weakling-liars have to face Captain Jullius. The result is obvious.

As I expected, the man who claimed to be my boyfriend and those fake witnesses lost their spirits and gave up.

“The murdering charge against Silla Epheria considered to be invalid due to lack evidences.”

The judge announced the end of the trial along with the court ruling. Now that I'm free, I exited the court room with light steps without any burden. However, before I could go any further, someone's shadow could be seen blocking my way.

“Miss Epheria.”

“Yes?”

I looked upwards, staring at Captain Jullius, the man who stood before me, with smiles all over my face. Thanks to you, I don't have to live in wilderness and hunt for wild animals to eat. I really feel grateful.

“Whats wrong? Ah, I need to express my grat.i.tude. Thank you for helping me.”

After he stared at me who was smiling at him in admiration, he started to talk. “Could you spare some of your time, Miss?”

“That's not a difficult request. Captain Jullius must have known that I've got lots of free time in my hands because my death sentenced was cancelled.”

I don't need to return to prison anymore and I have lots of free time. Captain Jullius nodded and lead the way, while I followed behind him.