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Chapter 191 After 30 years, Westcott appears again

When Chen Ling suffered due to overdraft of Ou Qi, Origami also faced her trial.

Reine had learned from Neiying that the captain of the AST force had taken part of the responsibility for Origami, thus easing the severity of Origami's punishment.

But the insider didn't seem to know that it was difficult for senior military officials to tolerate people who were not under their control.

Even though Origami may be the strongest among them, they will not let it go. Those who deserve punishment must be punished. Even if the other party shows the ability to defeat the elves, even if their captain intercedes for them, they cannot be punished. Open the net.

This is fair to say that this is observing military discipline, but in a sense, it is also extremely old-fashioned and rigid, and can even be called stupid.

After all, even though the elves are confirmed to be the biggest enemies, they still punish one's own strongest combat force in accordance with military discipline. Even if there is a reason to want to maintain military discipline, most people can't help but feel that their approach is stupid.

The term "self-destructive Great Wall" is used to describe people like them.

The most unpleasant thing is that most of the people who make this move are high-level people.

"——Then, the punishment is announced here."

A steady and deep male voice came to Origami who stood upright in place.

In a room at the Self-Defense Forces Tengu Garrison Base, several men sat side by side in a row, looking at Origami standing in the center of the room.Their expressions were stern, almost as if they were condemning Origami.

However, this is also a matter of course.

Because these men are being interrogated about the scandal caused by previous origami.

The man sitting directly opposite—Lieutenant General Sato continued in a stern tone:

"We have decided to take disciplinary action against Sergeant Tobiichi Origami. Sergeant Tobiichi will never be able to touch the display device in the future."

"..."

Hearing the expected punishment, Origami sighed softly without changing expression.

Before the interrogation began, the outcome had already been decided.

Her immediate superior, Ryouko Kusakabe, who formally assumed the role of defense, was also present, but her remarks were almost completely ignored.This interrogation is just a necessary process to punish Origami.

Having said that, it is natural that if something like that happens, you will be punished.Because that's exactly what Origami did when she realized something.

Origami thought that as long as she could defeat that elf, the fire elf who killed Origami's parents, it wouldn't matter if she couldn't continue fighting in the future, so she decided to pull the trigger on the subjugation weapon.

However, there was a huge mistake here, that is - 'Efreet' Itsuka Kotori was not the enemy who killed his parents.

Of course, this is just a situation that cannot be completely determined.However, after calming down, Origami recalled Chen Ling's words and couldn't help but be a little convinced.

In her opinion, Chen Ling did not want to be the kind of person who lied about certain things. She would not have thought of this when she was angry and violent before, but after calming down, she thought about it for a moment and felt that Chen Ling said Yeah, maybe it's true.

Furthermore, Chen Ling himself also showed the power of 'Efreet' to prove the authenticity of his words.

Although I don’t know how Chen Ling did it, since Chen Ling can do this, then maybe other people or other elves can also do this.

In this way, the one who killed her parents might still be 'Efreet', but there is a high chance that it won't be Itsuka Kotori.

In other words, five years ago, other elves really existed and killed her parents with their own hands.

If what Chen Ling said is true, then Origami will now lose the chance to hunt down the real murderer.

This fact made Origami's heart, which rarely wavered, clench tightly.

However, at this time.

"Crack-"

The door to the room suddenly opened, and the men sitting in the room all looked in that direction.

"Who is it? Now under interrogation. No matter who it is, no one is allowed to enter-"

Sato said with a frown.However, the moment he saw the appearance of the uninvited guest, he immediately shut his mouth.

"—Mr. Westcott?"

Sensing something strange from Sato's surprised voice and expression, Origami glanced back.

A man was standing at the door, accompanied by a girl who looked like a secretary.

It was a tall man wearing a dark suit.The man has dull ash-blonde hair and sharp eyes that look like they were carved on his face with a knife.The man looks to be only about 35 years old at most, but he gives off a mature feeling that has gone through many vicissitudes of life.What an incredible man.

After seeing the man's appearance and hearing the name Sato called, Origami frowned slightly.

Because she knew this man—Izak Ray Pelham Westcott, the executive director of DEM.

He serves as a de facto senior executive in the only company in the world that can manufacture display devices.

This person has nothing to do with Origami, and the reason why Origami frowned when she saw him was entirely because Chen Ling had told her something before.

"This man who is at the top of DEM Club may be the person who made Second Lieutenant Mana what he is now."

Mana only has ten years left to live!

This was what Chen Ling said himself. Origami didn't think Chen Ling would joke about such a thing.The cause of this was the DME club. Origami didn't believe in such a thing. As the top executive of the DEM club, Westcott wouldn't know, so she exuded some hostility towards it.

Even if Mana has nothing to do with Chen Ling and others, she and Mana are already good friends. Knowing that her best friend will become like this, and the culprit is right in front of her, how can Origami not be angry?

However, Origami quickly understood where he was and quickly suppressed this hostility.

"——Ah, I'm sorry for disturbing you."

Westcott didn't notice anything wrong, but after looking around the room, he said this in fluent Japanese and shrugged lightly.

"You...why did you come here?"

Sato said in a panic.

"Well, I heard that we finally prepared 'white Licorice' as a gift, but Mana disappeared. I happened to be in Japan to deal with something, so I stopped by to see what was going on... However, on the way But I heard something interesting."

"Interesting things?"

Sato tilted his head.In response, Westcott nodded vigorously.

"I heard that you have a team member who activates 'whiteLicorice' to fight the elves?"

"...!"

Hearing Westcott's words, Sato couldn't help but take a breath.

No wonder.Because DW-029〈whiteLicorice〉——that is, the subjugation equipment that Origami used without permission, is the experimental model of DEM Company.It is also the crystallization of DEM's secret technology. Because the operation technology is very difficult, only Mana, who was sent by DEM, is allowed to activate this equipment.

But now, not only has this display device been used without authorization by Origami, but it has also been damaged beyond recognition.But now, as the executive director of DEM, if the other party wants to accuse them, Sato has no room for defense.

As if aware of Sato's thoughts, Westcott shook his head in an exaggerated manner.

"Don't get me wrong. I don't intend to blame you, nor do I intend to use scandal as an opportunity to make some unreasonable demands."

"So, what do you mean?"

"It's just out of curiosity. Although it hasn't been long, I want to know who the wizard who can control that untamed wild horse is? Oops——"

While speaking, Westcott's eyes fell on Origami.

"It's just that I never thought that that person would be such a lovely young lady like you!"

"..."

Feeling an indescribable disgust from the other party's gaze, Origami swallowed a mouthful of saliva.

Seemingly aware of Origami's reaction, Westcott shrugged while wryly smiling.

Then, as if to interrupt the interaction between the two, Lieutenant General Sato deliberately faked a cough.

"Regarding this incident, we will formally apologize later. We are planning to take disciplinary action against the staff sergeant."

"What do you mean by 'punishment'?"

"We all agree that 'erasure of memory and removal from office' is the most appropriate way to deal with it."

After Sato finished speaking in a decisive tone, Westcott let out a big sigh.

"What are you talking about? It is quite rare for a magician to be able to operate that equipment!"

"It's not about that, sir. It's about the discipline of the force."

"Army discipline?"

After hearing Sato's words, Westcott put his hand on his forehead in an exaggerated manner and sighed softly.Next, Westcott put his hand on the table in front of Sato, put his face close and said:

"Don't you understand? I've said everything so clearly."

"It's really ridiculous. You actually punished and fired a genius who can fight and even defeat elves for the so-called discipline of the army? What a stupid thing to do!"

"...!"

Westcott's speech made all the military officers sitting in the room hold their breath in unison.

He does exude quite a drive -- but there's more to it than that.

Westcott is the executive director of DEM.In other words, it is not an exaggeration to say that he is the man who dominates all manifestation devices in the world.

At least, that's how it appears to those who don't know 'Ratatosk'.

30 years ago, mankind obtained miraculous technology.

A "magic" that can transform fantasy into reality.

Although this technology has not been disclosed to the general public, display devices have long been equipped in important institutions in various countries.

If DME intends to no longer provide display devices to a specific country, it is likely to greatly weaken the country's national strength.

Thinking of this, Lieutenant General Sato couldn't help but swallowed a mouthful of saliva.Originally, the Ground Self-Defense Force owed a huge debt to DEM Company. If Westcott was dissatisfied if his judgment was wrong at this time, the situation would definitely become quite difficult.

However, Sato gritted his teeth and punched the table.

"Stop looking down on people, you private companies! This decision will not change. Sergeant Yuan Yi must accept the punishment."

After speaking, he glared at Westcott.

For a moment, there was a gasp in the room—but no one objected.

In fact, this is normal, because the precedent of Self-Defense Forces cadres succumbing to foreign companies must not happen at this time.

If such a thing really happens, doesn't it mean that the DEM Society has already placed itself above the national army?

Even though they seemed to understand that what Westcott said was correct, it was a wrong choice to resign a genius who could fight against the elves.But at this moment, even if they know the wrong decision, they can't back down at this moment!

After a brief silence, Westcott, who looked at each other with Sato, sighed and spoke slowly.

"It's amazing."

As soon as these words came out, everyone couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, but soon they discovered that Westcott's move was not a concession.

I saw Westcott taking out his smartphone from the inner pocket of his coat and starting to make a call.

"——Hi, hello. Long time no see. Yes, actually I have something to discuss with you..."

Next, after Westcott chatted with the other party for a few words, he handed the phone to Sato.

"what?"

"You'll understand when you answer this call."

Despite the ominous premonition in his heart, Sato still took the phone from Westcott.

Next, after a few seconds...

"Minister of Defense Saeki!"

Click!As the chair shook, a surprised expression appeared on Sato's face.

"Yes...but - no, no, it's definitely not like that..."

Sato was sweating profusely and his brows were filled with wrinkles.

Then, Sato ended the call and threw the phone to Westcott.

"Oh, please be careful. This is the latest phone."

"You bastard!!!"

"Haha. The 'nationalization of the military' is really an excellent system. There is no need to argue with stubborn opponents, as long as you make friends with a gentleman, all problems can be solved."

After saying that, Westcott put the phone back into his inner pocket, looked at Sato and shrugged, and finally, as if urging the other party to speak, he made a "please" gesture with his palm facing up.

Sato grumbled angrily, raised his fist that he had just hit on the table, and hit it again.

"Sergeant Tobiichi Origami will be punished with two months of confinement...!"