"Director Rommel!" Chikafu's surprised expression hung on his face for about a second, then he became serious, looked at Rommel and said solemnly, "Director Rommel, I hope you are not deliberately shielding Wizard Richard. "
"What reason do I have to cover up a member of the organization who is not guilty in the first place?" Rommel said softly, tepidly.
"But you have seen the performance of the Eye of Truth just now." Chikafu's eyes widened. "You should be very aware of the effect and accuracy of the Eye of Truth. This fully proves that Richard is guilty. Even if you don't want to To execute him in such a hasty manner, at the very least we should imprison him, interrogate him, and make him confess his crime.”
"I actually think that what Wizard Richard said makes some sense." Rommel said, "The Eye of Truth has indeed proved its usefulness before, but after all, it cannot give the process of judgment. At most, we can verify it from the side. Wrong, cannot be fundamentally verified.
And Wizard Richard is an excellent member of the organization. I am very optimistic and value him, and even think that he has the potential to become my successor in the future. I cannot convict him of guilt so easily. Until there is real evidence, I'm leaning towards him being innocent. "
After hearing this, Chikafu opened his mouth, his expression was a little distorted, and some details in his soul memory quickly emerged.
After a while, Chikafu took a deep breath and returned to his normal expression, but his eyes sharpened. He looked at Rommel and said: "Director Rommel, you seem to be really covering up Richard, the sinner. You are a member of the Southern Free Federation. Manager of the department, I believe that you are loyal to the organization and will use all your strength to safeguard the interests of the organization, but your current performance has shaken me a little, and I cannot understand your behavior."
"My loyalty to the organization and the idea of safeguarding the interests of the organization have never changed, Inspector Chekaf." Rommel's expression became serious, "At the same time, I also know very well that the members of the organization are very important to the organization. Wealth, I don’t want to easily convict an outstanding member. This not only interrupts outstanding members from continuing to contribute to the organization, but also affects the motivation of other members.
Wizard Richard may indeed have some shortcomings, but you can check the information to see how much he has contributed to the organization—the points he has earned far exceed those of other members. Moreover, this does not include some of the suggestions he usually makes to the organization. Whether it is suggestions for improving crystal ball communication or improving Pompeo's energy system, they can greatly improve the efficiency of the organization's operation.
I don't believe, and neither do many people, that such good members can harm the interests of the organization. To be honest, for such an outstanding member, even if he had unintentionally had a slight negative impact on the organization due to accidental factors, I would be willing to forgive him. After all, such members are extremely critical to the organization. "
"So, Director Rommel, you are wholeheartedly protecting Richard?" Chikafu said.
"It's not protection, but trust. I believe that the members of my staff will not be as bad as you said." Rommel said, "So, no matter what, I will give him a chance to defend himself and prove himself. "
"Then how do you give him a chance to defend himself? Just let nature take its course and let him leave without asking anything."
"Inspector Chekhov, what to do specifically is a matter of the Southern Free Federal Branch, which is also my matter. I will handle it and will give you a satisfactory answer after a while, as long as you actively cooperate. Rommel said.
After hearing this, Chekhov took a step back, looked at Rommel, and took a breath, as if he completely understood Rommel's attitude.
The next moment, he said: "Director! Well, I know that you did not protect the criminal. I believe that you will deal with it in accordance with the regulations of the organization. In this case, I will not cause you any trouble and will fully cooperate with you. However, At the end, I still want to remind you, please don't delay for too long.
I have said before that I was resurrected directly from heaven and came to Pompeii because I was very anxious. You should know that in the process of resurrection in the Kingdom of Heaven, in a sense, I am talking to you on behalf of the Kingdom of Heaven and the will of the general manager, Mr. Gray Fog. "
Rommel narrowed his eyes, the air around him suddenly condensed, and the blowing wind stopped instantly.
Looking at Chekhov, Rommel asked expressionlessly: "Inspector Chekhov, is this a reminder or a warning?"
"I don't dare, it's just a reminder." Chikafu looked directly at Rommel, not afraid.
The two looked at each other.
One second, two seconds, three seconds.
"Ah!"
Rommel burst out laughing, his smile flashing on his face and then fading away, as if just to break the mood.
"Okay, Inspector Chekhov, I respect your attitude, and now I can give you a clear deadline."
As he spoke, Rommel turned his hand, and a palm-sized gray-green scroll appeared in his palm.
The scroll burned itself without fire, causing strange green flames to rise. A bright yellow light flew out from the center of the flame and shot straight into the sky several hundred meters away.
"boom!"
The yellow light exploded, and with a "swipe", thousands of nearly transparent light strips like cloth were pulled out in all directions. The light strips combined with the edges of the light strips, first expanded outwards, and then diagonally plunged deeply into the ground. , forming a huge light shield, so large that it enveloped the entire Vesuvius volcano.
Many wizards were surprised and looked around.
Chikafu also had a vague look in his eyes.
Rommel spoke up, looked at Chekhov and said: "Inspector Chekhov, this is an item exchanged for divine favors. Its function is very simple, that is, it forms a huge warning spell. As long as the warning spell exists, any person in the range can The entry and exit of soul life will be noticed by me. No matter how profound the magic disguise is, it cannot be avoided, so escape can be prevented.
This spell can last for approximately three days, so my deadline is three days—including today. I will give you a satisfactory answer to Inspector Chekhov in three days. If Wizard Richard is really guilty, I will deal with him mercilessly. And if Wizard Richard is not guilty, then invite Inspector Chekaf and focus his energy elsewhere. "
Chikafu opened his mouth, remained silent for a while, and then responded: "Okay."
"That's good." Rommel said, turning around to leave. Just as he was about to take a step, he thought of something and turned back to Chekhov, "By the way, Inspector Chekhov, you have to remember one thing. "
"Um?"
"The entire organization serves the True God. Therefore, unless it is the will of the True God, whether it is the will of the Kingdom of Heaven, the will of Lord Gray Mist, or the will of several other managers, no one has the right to question the loyalty of a Gold Ring manager without reason. , at least... you are not good enough yet." Rommel said seriously every word.
"I..." Chekhov's expression was obviously a little ugly, but under Rommel's burning gaze, he finally lowered his head and said, "Yes."
"Very good, I hope there won't be a next time." After Rommel finished speaking, he left. After walking a few dozen meters, a distant voice came and greeted, "Wizard Richard, please come here. I have something to communicate with you. one time."
"Uh, yes." Richard glanced at Chikafu and walked towards Rommel.
Watching Richard move away, Chikafu's expression was very complicated. After a while, he suddenly noticed something, turned his head and looked around, and found that the wizards in the square were paying attention to him.
do what
Chikafu frowned, and after a few seconds he thought of the reason, and asked expressionlessly: "Well, okay, can any of you lend me a piece of clothing temporarily?"
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