Although Director Kallen, the head of the investigation team, had not publicly disclosed any progress or details of the investigation, his final statement had been as explosive as it could possibly get.
If the arrest of six bishops at the chapel yesterday could be considered the local Whip of Order declaring war on the Regional Administration Office, then Director Kallen's remarks at today's press conference could be seen as formally launching the charge.
There was no probing, no holding back. What they presented was simple: either you die, or I do.
The recent Naton case could still be considered a political contest between multiple parties, ending with a tacit agreement to sacrifice the Nadun Family in exchange for a new balance of power. Besides, it had involved only one bishop;
this time, they had gone straight after six bishops. That was no longer within the bounds of political maneuvering. It looked more like one side trying to wipe out the other.
As their spokesman, Director Kallen, covered his mouth and coughed, then left looking extremely weak with his subordinates supporting him, today's press conference came to an end.
What followed was the explosive spread of the news. Other districts, including the Dinge District, still had a little breathing room. At least people could arrange to discuss it over tea, analyzing the political winds behind the affair and what actions they themselves needed to take.
The York City District, however... ground to a near standstill.
Each of these six bishops essentially headed a department. The personnel in those departments, along with the bishops' own factions, were naturally completely stunned. Who could keep working normally?
The other bishops and department heads were also deeply shaken. They even felt that they would soon receive an Investigation Warrant from the Whip of Order themselves,