Devils are scum

"People who do the right thing are not always rewarded"

-Nacht Faust Vice Captain of the Order of the Black Bulls.

  <Clover Kingdom>

The room where two individuals were found was in total darkness. Only the dim light from the ceiling illuminated the place where these two young men were sitting.

The young man, with ash hair, spiked hair, a scarf and a cape with a bull skull, was electrocuted with handcuffs on his hands.

While to the left of him a girl with black hair with horns and a one-piece dress, also handcuffed.

We hereby meet today for the trial of these two defendants. A voice spoke from the darkness. -Thus I. Damnattio Kira, leader and judge of the Magic Council, begins the trial against Asta of the Black Bulls and the young woman known as Nero. Under the charge of collaborating with the Devil.

At that moment, light flooded the entire building, revealing an entire room filled with well-dressed and well-groomed people. While facing Asta and Nero sat King Augustus Kira. Next to him was Sekke, now the king's bodyguard.

Asta: What does it say? "Isn't the trial supposed to be in two days?" Asta asked indignantly.

King Kira: The trial begins as I say. DEVIL-. The king exclaimed with disgust at his words.

Hundreds of murmurs and chatter could be heard in the stands. All with derogatory and not very positive comments about the two young people who were there "It is a shame for the gentlemen", "they are collaborators of the devil", "death to the devils and their followers" were the most common and most "polite" comments. that Asta and Nero received.

Nero (thoughts): Prince Lumiel, even though Asta has managed to advance. There is too much discrimination and inequality. I don't know how you would be if you saw what was happening now.

Asta: Why are they doing this? Do we fight and save the kingdom from the elves and the devil? I don't understand why they are prosecuting me if I gave everything I had to save people. I claim with rage.

King Kira: SHUT THE FUCK UP COMMON, YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO SPEAK. YOU ARE NOTHING BUT A SHIT THAT CAME OUT OF I DON'T KNOW WHAT DIRTY BITCH. The king responded indignantly.

Damnattio: That's enough. Horn of the Black Bulls. I give you the opportunity to prove the existence of that demon known as Zagred. Now I ask you, where is he? -The judge asked coldly.

Asta: I already told you. We kill him in the Palace of Shadows. Captains Fuegoleón and Mereoleona can tell them, even Captain Yami can tell them. He responded forcefully.

Damnattio: That's very convenient, isn't it? That the devil who controlled the Elves was killed without seeing witnesses beyond those you mentioned. I think it's a very well thought out scheme? -. He spoke as he turned his gaze towards the King. -King Kira, you believe the defendant's statements.

King Kira: It's clearly a lie. He is related to the devil. He was the one who made the plot against the Kingdom and against me above all. He responded with venom in his words-he is a commoner after all. And commoners have always hated royalty and that's why we can't hang out with them.

Damnattio: I understand, great King. He complied as he approached Asta using his scales.

Asta: Wait a minute, it's not a joke, it's reality. We killed the devil with the help of the First Wizard King. Besides, I'm telling the truth. I only seek to protect the entire Clover Kingdom and its people. Why would I collaborate with a devil if he would cause destruction? I only wish to create a more equal and fair kingdom for all. THAT IS MY GOAL TO BE A WIZARD KING! -I conclude with strength and firmness in his words.

The judge stood next to Asta and leaned closer to his ear.

Damnattio: Asta. This trial is to save the magical knights who were possessed by the elves. We need you to plead guilty for the benefit of the entire kingdom. He said with a coldness worthy of absolute zero.

Asta: But why should it be me? If I almost died at the hands of Zagred. He said with indignation at the revelation -Judge Damnattio listen to me, I am telling the truth. I only seek to save people and help people of class so that they can prosper and thus the kingdom grows. I couldn't do such an act like that.

Damnattio: Asta. I'm not making a request of you. I'm giving you an order, plead guilty or... your acquaintances will suffer the consequences for being related to you directly or indirectly.

Asta: What are you saying?

Damnattio: Asta. Your ideas are a threat. He responded with venom in his words.

Asta: What? What a threat? - I ask, bewildered.

Damnattio: Simple. You fucking commoner, you are trying to get the commoners to look for opportunities where the achievement or nobility are. That is something aberrant. Nobles and commoners cannot mix together. And above all the royalty. I reply with hatred in his words.

Asta: But I don't understand. You are telling me that discrimination is necessary. But if we are all human, we deserve respect and opportunities equally. Not just because he was born as a noble or a commoner.

Damnattio: I'm even feeling disgusted just listening to your words. "He said," she said, as she left his ear and stood in the middle of the room. -You do not get it. Nobody here wants your ideas to come true. Voices were heard supporting and hailing the judge - You are equal to Julius and his progressive ideas. Thank God that today he is dead and the changes he expected will not come. You are the last vestige of that stupid shitty dream called equality Asta. That's why we must prevent you from leaving this room. I conclude with a vision of palpable disgust.

Asta couldn't believe it. So much for what he had fought, suffered and cried. The death of the one whom so many loved and the dream that he and others desired, was for those present here... just a disgusting and repulsive idea.

King Kira: I hope you understand, you fucking commoner. "He said as he raised the volume of his voice. -You and all the commoners who are looking to rub shoulders with people superior to them, they cannot live. They are a threat to the order of things and above all... AN INSULT TO MY PERSON, YOUR DAMN UNFORTUNATE YOU HUMILIATED ME IN FRONT OF THE PEOPLE AT THE FESTIVAL. YOU HUMILIATED MEMBERS OF ROYALITY AND BECAME FRIENDS WITH SEVERAL OF THEM AND YOU HAD TO FALL IN LOVE AND SEDUCE TWO YOUNG PEOPLE FROM THE HOUSE VERMILLION AND SILVA. YOU ARE A SHIT THAT SHOULD DIE.

Damnattio: Asta. I hope you understand. I want you to make your decision. Either you plead guilty to the charges and accept death... or exile. He said as the crowd nodded in his favor. -But if you are somewhat hesitant in your action, I will have to make you see reason.

Damnattio looked at his men and they moved quickly. A small one came out of one of the entrances to the right. That girl was none other than... Marie.

Damnattio: Marie Adlai, she is the sister of Gauche Adlai, children of a noble family fallen from grace. Her magic was used against the knights and the clover people. Many of her died before her in a cruel way. Hereby, she must be tried. But at this point her sentence is clear: Death.

Asta: WHAT ARE YOU SAYING DAMN IT. IT'S JUST A GIRL WHO ACT AGAINST HER WILL. SHE DIDN'T DO THAT ON PURPOSE, SHE JUST ACTED BECAUSE OF BEING POSSESSED BY AN ELF. ARE THEY SO CRAZY ABOUT ME DYING THAT THEY ARE WILLING TO KILL AN INNOCENT GIRL? - I scream angrily and with indignation.

Damnattio: Marie can be saved. Asta, you just have to plead guilty and that's the end of it. But since you made the effort to defend the Kingdom, I will give you the option to choose: Death or... Exile forever.

Asta was shocked. She couldn't believe what was happening. She was so much of a threat to his lifestyle that he was blackmailing him with Marie. This had to be a nightmare, one in very bad taste, but her mind didn't play any falsehoods... this was real. What should he do, he did not want to die, he wanted to follow his dream and thus fulfill it with Julius' last will. But on the other hand he would be leaving Marie and her acquaintances in the hands of Damnattio and knowing how they were threatening him, it was clear that they would not hesitate to kill and destroy her family.

The only option left hurt her soul. But, sometimes you can't do more than act in search of the greater good. Asta made the decision for him... which he wanted to not have to regret if possible.

Asta: I choose-. He paused, saying the next words would take all of his will just to say them. -I choose exile. But under the condition that my family and acquaintances are not hurt... that is the only thing I ask.

Damnattio marked a small smile on his lips, happiness filled his being as he observed in detail how the last vestige of Julius' dream accepted exile. He was screaming with joy. He would make sure that Asta would never return to Clover, he would make sure that he never did, and above all... he would eliminate any attempt at change that he could inspire in the other commoners.

Damnattio: You have made your decision well. "He said as he pointed to a space mage who was opening a portal. -Go through the portal and all this will end. The young woman who is with you will be acquitted of her charges, and Marie will be freed and returned to the orphanage.

Asta: Good.

Nero: Asta. Aren't you being serious? Tell me you are not accepting what they tell you? - I ask with equal parts excitement and annoyance.

Asta: Nero is... necessary. I don't want Marie or the rest to suffer because of me. Besides, it's the only option I have. "He said as he walked away from the girl straight to the portal.

Nero tried to stop him, but some guards grabbed her and prevented her from sneaking in with Asta. The screams of Marie and Nero could be heard as Asta angrily approached.

Damnattio could only watch with happiness as Asta approached the portal.

A couple of meters away. He turned around while he looked at Nero with tears in his eyes.

Asta: Tell everyone that I love them and... - he said while he held back his tears - that I love them very much. Nero please promise me you will tell them. Yeah?

Nero: Yes, I will, Asta. He responded as he cried his eyes out.

Nero could only watch as the boy he had watched for so long, followed and... admired, entered the portal which closed behind him. Nero could only cry in pain as he watched the light of change go out as darkness spread again where the light had been created.

He could only curse all those who were there.

Nero glared at the King and Damnattio.

Nero: I hope you damn ones don't regret it! PRAY TO GOD BECAUSE YOU DON'T REGRET EXILE THE ONLY WORTHY PERSON IN THIS ROTTEN KINGDOM! -He said with anger in his words.

King Kira: That's unlikely. AND... IF IT BECOME LIKE THIS, THAT SCUM OF SHIT WILL SUFFER FOR ALL HIS CRIMES WHEN HE RETURNED. The king spoke with pure pride in its greatest expression.

Damnattio: Very take this bitch with horns to the Black Bulls and the fourth grade girl to the orphanage. The trial is over.

Damnattio left the place satisfied, Marie and Nero could only hug each other while they were taken to their respective destinations.

Damnattio: Everyone. The Devils are Scum.

to be continue....