February 1, CE 71, Standard Time 14:30
After a brief recess, the Supreme Council's emergency session resumed.
Before Rau Le Creuset appeared as a witness for questioning later, it was naturally necessary to first determine whether Celestial Being's accusations against him in the Celestial Being Formation Declaration were true.
Thus, under Siegel Clyne's chairmanship, it was now Patrick Zala's turn to speak as the person responsible for the investigation.
"Next, Councilor Patrick Zala will report to the Supreme Council on the investigation into Captain Creuset."
"Based on the information mentioned in the Celestial Being Formation Declaration, we first confirmed the background of the white-uniformed captain, Rau Le Creuset.
"Regarding this matter, Celestial Being's claim that Rau Le Creuset is a clone of a natural human has been largely confirmed."
The moment Patrick Zala said this, the councilors erupted in uproar, while Siegel Clyne moved to maintain order.
"Please remain quiet, councilors.
"Unlike the Earth Alliance, we do not exclude natural humans from living in the Plants.
"Therefore, the fact that Rau Le Creuset is a clone is a private matter and does not, in itself, constitute any problem."
Under Siegel Clyne's direction, the discussions were temporarily suppressed.
However, Tad Elsbman, a proponent of "Coordinator supremacy," could not accept this fact even though Rau Le Creuset was Patrick Zala's trusted subordinate.
"That's impossible!
"Even if he's a clone, he's still just a natural human. How could he possibly have such outstanding mobile suit piloting skills!
"Are you saying that all our painstaking adjustments are inferior to a natural human?!"
Faced with Tad Elsbman's challenge—though he usually stood in the same camp as him—Patrick Zala, who placed greater priority on winning the war, found himself in a difficult position and could only watch as Siegel Clyne promoted his ideals.
"What is impossible