Well, since no one supports my theory, so be it. Who am I to go against the majority? The people know better, don't they?
Cancel Kosti's execution, execute Hostor. Do I believe two notes? Doubtful. But sometimes even dubious things turn out to be real. If he's the puppet master, it would be ironic to hang him on a string himself. Do I believe in the far-fetched chain of events involving "Kosti and Captain Blood"? I don't think so. But there's a chance to eliminate an overpowered role, and there are three innocent lives at stake.
Milsdar, mask! If this works out, and you are freed from the curse, can we count on receiving a reward in the form of the deaths of a couple of bandits? That would be very noble of you.