Was Akane Tsunemori, judged excellent by the Sibyl System, capable of doing anything?
Apparently, she really was not.
"...I had been an Enforcer for a long time. Without confusion or hesitation, my hands had been stained by the habits of a hunting dog that captured prey according to orders. As that gun told me to, I shot many Latent Criminals... I accepted without thinking the pretty excuse that it was for society, and before I knew it, I did not even have time to think. I had forgotten to consider what exactly I was doing."
At that moment, Lin Yan smiled. It was a warm smile, and Akane Tsunemori's heart suddenly stirred.
"Like an idiot. A detective is not meant to hunt someone, but to protect someone."
"Lin Yan..."
"You judged for yourself what was right. Justice took priority over the mission—working under a superior like that, I would not just be a hunting dog. Maybe I could work like a real detective."
"Uh..."
"Actually, I thought the same way. It was just that the previous Inspectors all... Never mind. Come to think of it, I should thank you too. You allowed me to bring out my worth and live by my values. Let's work well together from now on."
"Th-thank you very much. Really, thank you so much."
Akane Tsunemori was almost moved to tears. They kept welling up in her eyes, yet she stubbornly refused to let them fall.
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This time, Akane Tsunemori truly understood how deeply moving it was to be understood. It was truly wonderful that she had met this person.
For the first time, she felt fortunate to have this job.
"It is rare to see an Inspector thank an Enforcer."
"You deserve this thanks. And thank you for always holding on