Chapter 299 Persuasion
"I think I understand what you mean."
Delphinium took a deep breath and said, "Thank you for your appreciation and love for me, but unfortunately, there are two reasons why I cannot agree to your request."
As she said this, she felt the floor beneath her feet vibrate slightly. Apparently, the airship had already taken off while everyone was talking.
In the current atmosphere, Delphinium's answer can be said to be very inappropriate. After all, whether it is Emerald, the person in power, or Zhehelan and other subordinates, they have already shown considerable enthusiasm for "nominating Delphinium as the new Sapphire Scepter". Refusing at this time is tantamount to insulting the other party.
But, as Delphinium herself said, she had her reasons for saying no.
Fortunately, even though she said such cruel words that several members of the Demonic Affairs Institute in the team had visibly revealed expressions of regret and disappointment, there was no change on Zhe Helan's face.
"Please go ahead." She just continued to lower her head and responded.
Seeing her so rational, Kuizi knew that she didn't need to explain anything more, so she said directly: "First of all, I am still an exile who is forbidden to enter the kingdom. This is the will of the Rose Palace, and I have already obeyed it. Even standing here now, I passed through the gate in a nearly smuggling way. Therefore, it is impossible for me to violate the regulations of the kingdom, and it is impossible for the kingdom to recognize me as a 'person who should be exiled'."
"Yes, this is indeed a problem that we need to solve." Zhe Helan nodded in response.
"Secondly, I carry a certain hatred on my shoulders. I am destined to find my enemies and take revenge on them at some point in time. I don't know when or how this journey of revenge will end. The worst case scenario is that I will lose my life. Therefore, it is impossible for me to stay in the magic kingdom for a long time, or even become a gem scepter."
Cuique continued, "In fact, there was a third reason. I didn't agree with that person... or I didn't agree with the royal court of this country. At least twenty years ago, I didn't want to work with him and become one of those people who are so greedy."
"I see. Then what changed your mind about the third reason?" Zhe Helan asked promptly, as if she had really become a listener.
"Because in these twenty years I've learned that avoiding seeing things won't make the ugly and corrupt things go away on their own."
The trembling of the floor reminded everyone that they were rising in altitude, so Delphinium moved to the side a little and put her hand on the back of a chair: "Someone has to stand up and do something, and I am willing to take the initiative in this matter, so that I can change some things to avoid the results that I cannot accept the most."
Zhe Helan continued to listen silently with her head down, but she seemed to be thinking about something.
Soon, she raised her head, looked at Delphinium, and said seriously, "Okay, I already know. Then, please allow me to boldly summarize your meaning."
Delphinium nodded, saying nothing, but motioning for her to continue.
Then Zhe Helan began her summary: "...Your Excellency, the two problems that still exist are both external obstacles: one is your identity, and the other is the hatred you carry."
"As for the third problem that originally existed, you said it no longer exists. Can I understand that... if the first two problems have been solved, then from a subjective point of view, you are willing to become the Sapphire Scepter?"
"Yes." Delphinium said bluntly.
"Then please allow me to report to you that regarding the two issues you mentioned, the Chief and I have already prepared a plan."
Zhe Helan smiled and said, "Both of your questions are actually not problems."
"Tell me about it?" Delphinium couldn't help but raise her eyebrows.
"Okay, actually this is the main topic we want to talk about today. Please take a seat first."
Zhe Helan first arranged for Delphinium and Emerald to sit at the honored seats at the table, and then stood next to Delphinium's seat quite naturally, and said calmly: "First of all, regarding your second question, I think that those of us present here don't really mind it that much."
"Perhaps you will feel that the Gemstone Scepter should be responsible for the decision-making and responsibilities of the entire institution. In order to maintain the normal operation of the Magic Affairs Institute, we need your scepter to handle government affairs in the Magic Affairs Institute all the time."
"But in fact, this is not the case. The Magic Institute does need its own gemstone scepter, but as long as the Magic Institute has the scepter, it doesn't matter where the scepter is or what he is doing."
"Perhaps the Chief can share his own experience with you on this point."
After she said this, she handed the conversation to Emerald.
Emerald, who was told this, did not put on airs. She just hummed and continued with Zhe Helan's words, "She is telling the truth."
"truth?"
Delphinium also looked at Emerald: "What this means is that as long as a gemstone scepter is in office and becomes the power center of that house, then she can do whatever she wants next?"
"In theory, yes."
Emerald nodded. "Although in practice, you still have to make many important decisions, but generally speaking, there is no tedious work, and your subordinates can handle these things. In other words, for most magical girls, there are many who have worked in the agency they work for for more than ten years and still don't even know what their own scepter looks like."
"Then why do you lock yourself up in the laboratory every day as if you were in prison?" Delphinium asked curiously.
"What are you talking about? What do you mean by going to jail? That's because my hobby is academic research!"
Emerald rolled her eyes at her and said, "Think about it, young man. If the five major departments of our country really have to be managed by the Scepter himself, do you think the Finance Department can still operate like it is now after all the things it has gone through? Or that crazy girl Pigeon Blood Red can manage so many miscellaneous matters in the People's Government Department? It's impossible."
"I understand. This means that if I become the Sapphire Scepter, I can choose to set out for revenge at any time."
Delphinium nodded: "What if you chose me and I die outside? Wouldn't it be all in vain?"
"Then don't go and die?"
Emerald had a look of frustration, "You are already the Gem Scepter, can't you call on more subordinates when you take revenge? Can't you ask that old witch from the Investigation Institute to give you some manpower? Can't you ask me to equip your team? Do you have to take revenge alone? Can't you have help from others?"
"I haven't thought about it that way. As long as I can kill my enemies, I don't mind using any means."
Delphinium shook her head: "It's just that this is my own personal grudge after all. I don't think I should let others take risks for my personal affairs..."
"Come on, stop it."
Emerald narrowed her eyes and reached out to stop Delphinium from continuing: "Let me ask you, when you say revenge, is it for your teammates, for Sakura?"
"Yes, not just Sakura, but also those companions who sacrificed themselves to investigate the truth, such as Sakura's teammate Tumi..." Delphinium added.
"Okay, so whether it's Sakura or the Tumei you mentioned, whether they are magical girls or not, should they theoretically be under the jurisdiction of your Magic Institute?" Emerald asked.
"Strictly speaking, they are." Delphinium probably knew what Emerald was going to say: "You want to tell me that after I become the Sapphire Scepter, this matter will be a public matter to me, not a personal vendetta?"
“It’s always been business as usual.”
Emerald snorted and laughed. "At the beginning, the Investigation Bureau lost an inspector because they investigated too hastily. During that time, they were like mad dogs biting people in the physical and mental worlds. They even captured an ash servant from Black Cinders Dawn and killed him. Who dares to say that they didn't do their job impartially? It's just that they were incompetent. In the end, they found an invalid conclusion that 'the murderer is dead'."
"There is such a thing?" This was the first time that Kuiqi heard about what the Investigation Agency did in the case of Sakura's death. After all, before that, all she heard from Golden Green Cat's Eyes was buck-passing and official rhetoric.
"If you really become the Sapphire Scepter, then the old witch probably wouldn't mind telling you more."
Emerald sneered: "You know, she is good at telling lies to different people."
"I see."
This time, Delphinium was really convinced.
If she could become the Sapphire Scepter and really use it to restart the investigation into Sakura's death, and use the power of the country to help her find the murderer, or even seek revenge, then she might really need to do so. Even though, all of this might just be a sweet bait.
"So, what should I do with my identity?"
Having said that, it was useless to continue to dwell on it. So, she asked her final question.
(End of this chapter)
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