The main issue was that Hawking had not started learning the Memory Charm yet. If he already knew it, this would have been much easier.
After providing sufficient compensation and executing the murderer, he could cast a Memory Charm on the couple and make them forget their daughter, just as Hermione's parents had forgotten Hermione.
Simple, efficient, and free of future consequences.
But while he had the incantation for the Memory Charm, he had not begun studying it. If he used it recklessly, one wrong move might turn the couple into idiots.
Faced with Hawking's request, the couple thought it over and finally nodded in agreement.
What they wanted was simply for the murderer to be brought to justice and imprisoned. Having him pay with his life was already beyond their expectations, not to mention the full five million dollars in compensation.
"Take our two guests somewhere to rest. Once everyone has arrived, invite them back."
Susan nodded, escorted the couple away, then returned to the office.
"Boss, are we really going to execute him?"
Although the company operated under the guise of a government agency and was permitted to kill criminals who attempted to resist during missions, much like the police could.
There had never been a case like today's, where a Super Hero who violated company rules was directly sentenced to death.
Still, there was such a rule in the company's regulations.
"He must be executed. Only then will everyone understand that even if they become Super Heroes admired by everyone, they cannot act however they please.
Otherwise, not even the law will be able to save them!"
Hawking's tone was extremely resolute.
His goal was not merely to uphold justice. Though that was part of it, it was not the whole reason.
Such severe punishment was meant