Rakusho no Goku #18
2011.05.03(Tue)Juuni Kokuki — 十二国記
(The Twelve Kingdoms)
Rakusho no Goku — 落照の獄
(A jail of the declining Light)
By Ono Fuyumi — 小野不由美
Translated by o6asan
“Judicial system definitely states a criminal is other things than human. Is that the reason the criminal like Shudatsu(狩獺) who cannot be understood easily appeared? You declare they are other things than human, and then you order them to repent. Who follows it? Criminals repeat crimes because you treat them in such feelings.”
“But we –,”
“To begin with, who does commit a murder for only 12sen(銭)? Of course I know Shudatsu(狩獺) himself deposed it for High Court(州司法)’s investigation, but he dared not account for that because High Court(州司法)’ officials definitely stated he is a monster. Am I wrong? Such an attitude, which looks down on someone like other things than human, will make more criminals.”
Sotsuyu(率由) made no commentary at this moment.
“Though it may be too much difficult to understand, Shudatsu(狩獺) must have his reasons that he murdered the boy. If we make it clear, we can know how we save the criminal like Shudatsu(狩獺). That makes us save and indoctrinate them.”
“I don’t mean to contradict you, but Shudatsu(狩獺) said he had no reason.”
Jokyu(如翕) talked back, but Enga(淵雅) shook his head.
“Did he just say so? Shudatsu(狩獺) might not be able to explain himself, or he might not know himself. But, admonishing and explaining, searching a reason with him, and future using it to rule over and indoctrinate people, which is the role of the judiciary.”
Jokyu(如翕) fell silent.
“The duties of the judiciary are not to punish criminals. It is to indoctrinate and provoke soul-searching, and recover them. You all never forget it.”
Enga(淵雅) said and looked at Eiko(瑛庚) and others. Eiko(瑛庚) shut his mouth though he started speaking, because Chiin(知音) gave a significant look to him from behind Enga(淵雅). Chiin(知音) came into Enga(淵雅)’s presence.
“I received your intention, Dai-shiko(大司寇).”
Enga(淵雅) nodded.
“Taiheki(大辟) is not tolerated. — Understand?”
Enga(淵雅) told strongly and turned back. Chiin(知音) said nothing and hanged his head deeply. Eiko(瑛庚) and others did the same. They heard Enga(淵雅)’s footsteps out without raising their head. Losing footsteps, Chiin(知音) raised his head. He looked pained, indeed.
“You all heard Dai-shiko(大司寇)’s intention. But perform your duties without being swayed by others and do as usual.”
“But ……”
“It is Shujo(主上)’s words that he leaves all to us. We need not to be sensitive to Dai-shiko(大司寇)’s mood.”
Nervously, Sotsuyu(率由) asked,
“Shujo(主上) told he left all to us. Does it mean he withdraws his earlier statement ‘we do not use Taiheki(大辟)’?”
“…… I don’t know about that.”
“What do you mean ‘you don’t know’?”
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