The police officers and City Defense Army soldiers swiftly swept their gazes over every council member, then moved toward certain ones.
"Why are you arresting me? I'm a city council member!"
White Shirt, seated in the corner, suddenly slammed his hand on the table and rose to his feet, glaring at the police officer approaching him.
"Sir, there is sufficient evidence showing that—"
The young police officer standing before him took a breath and raised his electronic Arrest Warrant.
"—you were connected to the Ives Space System Mercenary Group and the Kopes Mercenary Group that attacked Ilan City last night, accepted bribes from Ives Space System, and deliberately assisted Ives Space System in betraying Ilan City."
"What nonsense are you talking about?!"
White Shirt stiffened, staring at the young officer as he angrily said, "Are you trying to frame me?"
"The evidence is conclusive, sir. We do not frame anyone."
The young officer shook his head. "According to the Ilan City Constitution, anyone who causes unrest or rebellion, or gives aid or encouragement to Ilan City's enemies, may not serve as a city council member or as a civilian or military government official."
He picked up a pair of Magnetic Shackles and fastened them around White Shirt's wrists. "You once swore an oath of office upon the Ilan City Constitution. Now, you have broken that oath. You are no longer a council member of Ilan City."
Bang--
The silver cuffs activated and snapped together.
At the same time, the tall City Defense Army soldier beside the young officer reached out and cuffed Cigar Man, who stood beside White Shirt.
"This is political persecution!!!"
Cigar Man roared furiously. Looking toward the speaker standing at the front, he shouted, "We are city council members! We have immunity! You can't arrest me!!!"
"Under