After the count and the servants witnessed everything, the rest flowed smoothly. All that remained was Ulrich's performance, complete with tearful apologies.
"Ah, what have I done… I tried to kill my own brother!"
"Brother! Are you back to your senses?" Sylas cried, embracing Ulrich in a display of forgiveness.
"Sylas! Please forgive me!" Ulrich wailed, crying as he clung to his brother.
"How could I ever resent you, brother!" Sylas responded warmly.
Ulrich had taken a mouthful of the wasabi he'd hidden, causing tears and snot to flow freely as he hugged Sylas, sealing the performance. The next day, the story spread through the estate like wildfire.
"It turns out that what Sir Ulrich did was because of a curse!"
"Sir Sylas has lifted Sir Ulrich's curse, bringing him back to his senses!"