Chapter 543 – #5-16 the Captain Fell Into a Trap (1)
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Hero Association headquarters, the conference room.
It was originally a place that wasn’t used unless it was for special occasions, but lately I feel like I’ve been going here often.
Come to think of it, when Olivia was acting as her auditor, she often called the leaders here and held meetings.
Many captains were irritated by foreign figures using this space as they pleased, and by her attitude of telling them to come as they pleased without paying attention to whether they were far or near.
It’s already past now, and Olivia herself is missing… There was no point in getting angry anymore.
Anyway.
In such a place, today there are no hero captains… The leading figures of the Hero Association were gathered.
These are people who correspond to the heads of each department, and are also people related to internal inspection.
‘The Commander-in-Chief…’
The head seat where the commander-in-chief would sit is empty.
It may not have arrived yet, but it is highly likely that it will not attend at all.
Because the commander-in-chief rarely shows his face.
Among the people within the same Hero Association, there are probably very few who have met the commander in person.
Moreover, because the commander-in-chief always talks through a translucent cloth, no one can see beyond the cloth.
Since he is a person who is literally shrouded in mystery, he will not be present at this event either.
“Captain Rahe, please come and sit in the prepared seat.”
“Yes. Please take care of me today.”
To the boss who solemnly guided Rahe, Rahe briefly bowed politely and sat down as instructed.
Although it had a solemn feel, it did not have a sharp-edged atmosphere.
It was a meeting held to criticize Rahe, but everyone gathered here had a very positive impression of Rahe.
Ra He is always sincere, has great ability, and there is no problem with his personality.
Like Laheini, everyone has no doubt that this incident was some kind of misunderstanding.
‘I’m glad the commander-in-chief isn’t around.’
‘That person… It felt a little dangerous.’
Rahe also met the commander-in-chief once.
As expected, he only faced me through the veil… However, he felt that inexplicable eerieness, and it was not a feeling he wanted to deal with often.
I guess I should say it’s something that I can’t hide.
Should I say that he is a person whose true intentions are impossible to understand?
“By the way, Captain Mer――”
Crash… !
“Excuse me. 3rd Division Captain Mer has arrived now.”
At the same time that someone among the people gathered was speaking, Mer came inside.
Mer came in with a very relaxed expression, made light eye contact with Rahe, and then came and sat down across from her.
There was no conversation in particular between the two.
Rahe didn’t bother to talk to him, and Mer also looked away or said hello as if Rahe wasn’t paying attention… And she just checks the material she brought with her.
Following Mer’s appearance, other attendees arrived one after another.
Eventually, when the scheduled time arrived, the hearing began.
As expected, the position of commander-in-chief is left empty…
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‘… ‘Huh?’
The wind passes by my skin.
Or because it smells like acrid dust.
Or the chair you were sitting on felt strange…
So, Mer’s stable consciousness faintly returned.
『Wow, I feel like I’ve awakened a bit.』
『It’s okay, it’s okay. Just sleep a little longer.』
You’re asleep.
It can’t be.
That’s not right.
Because today… Now… I am…
‘Oh… Me… What…’
‘No… Lahe… Therefore… Uh…’
『I see. Captain Mer wanted to attend the hearing to report Captain Rahe.』
That’s right.
It was like that.
This was exactly what this voice said to me.
He had finished preparing to report Rahe today and was on his way to headquarters.
However… This place…
Where is this… ?
『I see. If so, please rest assured. Because this is the headquarters that Captain Mer came to visit.』
While saying that, the other person put his hand on Captain Mer’s face and turned his head to the side.
Then, in Mer’s field of vision, the appearance of her headquarters appeared.
The headquarters was just as she remembered.
『It’s inside the headquarters, and the hearing has to start soon. Of course there are people… Oh, please look over there. There are people there and there.』
Where the thin finger points, people who had not been seen before began to appear one by one.
No, the owner of that finger is already telling me that people have been there for a long time.
『Now, what else can there be in a conference room?』
『Next is――』
Continually, continuously.
The person in front of me continues talking.
Along with that, the appearance of the conference room gradually became more detailed.
Hero Association headquarters, conference room located on the ■ floor.
The image of the conference room, which he had already visited several times, was now clearly appearing before his eyes.
No, this is already the conference room.
But why had she mistakenly thought she was in a place other than the conference room just a moment ago?
The feel of the table in front of you.
The feel of the chair you are sitting on.
The smell here… The atmosphere… Wallpaper or something… The ceiling and floor…
Everyone, everyone… It’s the same as in the conference room… There is no way to be mistaken…
『Okay then.』
『Hearing… Shall we proceed with the meeting?』
Mer nodded her head blankly.
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The materials prepared by Mer included several videos and recordings, as well as detailed records of Rahe’s movements.
Some of them were fabricated by Mer, but there is nothing that can prove that they were fabricated.
There is no way Mer, who is intelligent, would handle something like this sloppily.
Moreover, even though she fabricated it, some of it is also true. She just added a little bit of exaggeration.
In addition, there was also video material that could not be omitted.
For example, an outsider in Division 7… It looks like a person presumed to be Villain No. 13 is coming in and out.
A photo of the scene where Rahe came into contact with someone on the outskirts of the city.
In addition, a considerable number of various evidence materials have been prepared.
Of course, she unfortunately did not prepare enough material to be considered conclusive, but if combined well with the other evidence she prepared, it could be used as strong evidence.
―Based on the above data, we can be sure that Rahe is in communication with a person on the villain side.
―Not only that, the members of the 7th Division also sympathized with Rahe and helped her directly or indirectly…
―Or they also appear to have a close relationship with the villain.
“However… For… Lahewa… The 7th division…”
“The rights granted directly by the Commander-in-Chief… With authority… Accusation… Will you… All…”
Mumbling.
With blank eyes, Mer reads out the contents of the accusation she had prepared from the script she had memorized.
This is a conference room. What is taking place here is a hearing.
So it is the right thing to do.
All evidence was presented.
If there were materials like this, no matter how many excuses and counterarguments Rahe had prepared… There will be no way to escape.
So――
『I heard you well. I think there is enough data and the opinions are valid.』
And the person sitting in front of Mer confirmed Mer’s words.
She put on her glasses and nodded her head in agreement.
But as she looks straight into Mer’s eyes again, she speaks in a clear voice.
In a voice that is strangely catchy…
『But, I can’t completely agree.』
『I feel like Captain Mer’s sincerity is not visible. This is why we can’t just accept it.』
‘What…’
Where on earth is it lacking?
What on earth does sincerity mean?
No, first, you have to listen to Rahe’s rebuttal…
『Captain Mer. It’s not enough. Do you understand what I mean?』
The other person spoke solemnly again to Mer, who was looking at her with suspicion.
Mer couldn’t take her eyes off her partner’s eyes, “Yes…” “She had no choice but to agree.
『Captain Mer, it’s okay. As long as you make up for the missing parts, your opinion is fully acceptable.』
Fortunately, it seems that the opponent does not intend to dismiss Mer’s opinion because of that.
Mer was relieved by that fact.
And the other person solemnly declared to Mer, who sighed in relief.
“Now, Captain Mer. “It’s to show more sincerity.”
“So first,
How about exposing your chest first?
“I feel like I’m showing it off honestly and without hiding anything.”
―Like that.
Apple, sitting in front of Mer, declared to Mer in a solemn voice.
Mer nodded her head in agreement, saying she understood what Apple said.
Reach out for her hand… She began to unbutton her own uniform top…
