"Our... strength?"
"That's right."
Airi shrugged and stared at the three of them.
"I'm currently investigating the Late Night TV serial murder case. We've found some clues so far, but we haven't located the target. Since you enjoy running around the streets like hounds hunting criminals so much, I figured I might as well have you help search for people or clues connected to the Late Night TV serial murder case."
"What if we refuse?"
Ryuji Sakamoto glared viciously at Airi, clearly unwilling to submit. Airi merely chuckled.
"Then the next time we meet, you'll be in prison."
"Why the hell?!"
Hearing Airi's answer, Ryuji Sakamoto angrily slammed his hand on the table.
"On what grounds can you throw us in prison?"
"Because of this."
Airi extended a finger and tapped the Judgment document before them.
"Did you think the Artificial Island Management Company was blind? Setting aside your motives and the results you caused, your actions themselves were outright magical terrorism. Altering other people's wills and thoughts without authorization is strictly prohibited. I suggest you go back and take a good look through the Sanctuary Treaty..."
"Urgh..."
The three of them immediately changed expression. Perhaps only now did they remember that this island was the Demon Special Zone. In other places, changing someone's will might be considered a fantasy, but on Kagami Island, such matters were taken very seriously.
Ann Takamaki stared at Airi and asked uneasily.
"If we don't agree... will we be arrested?"
"Of course. If you're willing to work for me, I can report that you are currently under protective observation. But if you refuse, then I'm sorry. As criminals caught in the act of altering others' wills, I'll have no choice but to arrest you and send you to prison."
Airi's smile was exceptionally gentle,