"Are you not gonna help him?" Herta asked as she calmly sipped her tea , one could see Dorothy and The Pillar of Continuation there as they all sipped calmly.
"You already know the answer don't you~ Miss Herta ~" Violet The Pillar of Continuation's voice was as melodious as ever , she seemed unbothered even though one of the humans she deemed 'fascinating' could be found dead.
"It's a trial for him , if he succeeds than good for him , if he doesn't than thats all there is for him , besides~ Those 2 might me really angry right now~"
"I see." Dorothy said as she continued to sip her tea , Herta and Dorothy , while both saw probability in different ways the final result was as clear as day. The winner of the so-called trial was obvious.
—
"Cael Lucian , you stand guilty for not informing others that you were a Remnant , not only that you've withheld information that could've saved countless others and caused the death of the Council."
Truth to be told it was an absurd statement , very absurd indeed , would people believe such nonsense? Every faction of the Silentium would very much disagree… Of course that's because they've been together thick and thin alike.
Yet these higher ups… What do they care about? Simple… Power , slowly and surely they had lost their influence especially since the 'Human' Cael Lucian was slowly resolving the distrust between Humans and Remnants.
Yet as soon as they heard what he had , the first thing in their mind was simple: accuse him , and turn him into a puppet , after all he was not a human but a Remnant playing human , akin to a wolf in sheep's clothing.
"THAT'S ABSURD" Mira Virex and Sorya Rith retaliated, their tone full of anger , no not only them the entire member of Task Force X shouted in unison , Reana , Owen , Diego , Higuruma and many others.
"Can you testify to your statement?" One of the higher ups asked , his face as emotionless as ever , in a way Cael was indeed in deep trouble , he had used all 3 of his questions for the day thus he couldn't gain any advantages in this debate.
"My domain expan—" Hiruguma tried to retaliate using logic.
"What we require is absolute proof , not some sort of Remnant ability that we have no full control of. " It was an absurd statement , people who've watched or read JJK know that Judgeman adheres to the truth and couldn't be manipulated.
Yet their words weren't exactly false , in a technical way Higuruma's domain was technically a Remnant ability that they had absolutely no control over , thus it was overruled.
"…" Yet Cael Lucian was silent as if accepting his sentence.
—Cael Lucian
SLAM BEEEEP
I was slammed into the cell , treated as if I was no longer human , indeed in a way I was now a Remnant.
"See you in trial after a few hours Remnant." they sneered yet I stayed silent.
Hah. I knew it was going to be this way. I've seen it happen in countless fictional stories , where the higher ups accuse the hero to gain profit , and in those stories the truth always comes to light by plot armor or other powerful factions…
Yet what do I have? In a way my life was over , a saying I've heard often from fictional stories is simple , "No matter how good you are , you'll always be the villain in someone's story" Of course often it's a variation but the meaning remains the same
Ironic indeed , to think the catalog I've built was used against me in this way , they instantly knew what type of powers I had , an Echo of Han Ga-In , perhaps someone blurted or told them I've asked 3 questions to air.
No matter how many good things I've done , it'll all be overlooked the second I show a single weakness , or in this case if I showed a single flaw , do I regret it? No. I saved my comrades against the countless Underwater Vestiges.
A Vestige of Mosasaurus , The Kraken , Gargantuar Leviathan and many other dangerous sea monsters , I remembered when I first saw and the system told me of the countless Vestiges , a thought filled my head.
Why were they so many Vestiges appearing? The answer itself was also shocking after all [The Pillar of Cohesion is at his limits.] A Pillar , at its limits , I knew the strength of a Pillar and a Pillar was at its limits?
I remembered asking the system what purpose these Pillars served. The answer itself took all 3 questions with only a short reply.
[The Titles] At the time I had to make many hypothesis , I was also confused how a single question could drain all 3 of my chances , obviously now I know that the more I know of them the less questions it took to answer,
The Pillar of Conclusion , to Conclude everything , the end , the final page of a story , the final episode of an anime or series , everything that brings things to their final state is an embodiment of THEM.
The Pillar of Deviation , to deviate fate , uncertainty , probability , luck , coincidences , destiny , everything that deviates from it's intended course is an embodiment of THEM
The Pillar of Continuation , to heal , to let life continue , to let everyting move towards the future , everything that let's life continue is an embodiment of THEM
Those were the 3 Pillars I've at least met once before , the other 2 a mystery Recollection and Cohesion. What can I do—No honestly why am I even worrying about them , I need to survive another day before I can even think about them.
"Hah." that was all I could mutter as I gave myself a wry smile , I can't do shit.
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"I'm sure there's a misunderstan—" Lawrence Lim tried to reason with the director yet the answer he got was the same
"Lawrence , while we are indeed partners, this is an internal problem of The Silentium , you have no right to interfere." Their words remained the same and the sad part is the fact that what they said were true.
There was nothing he could do to persuade these people , he remembered. When Mira suddenly came to his office and bowed completely begging for his help , not only that, even Sorya Rith did along with countless members of Task Force X.
Mira and Sorya , old friends of the past , yet time continues to flow. It had been a while since they met , yet he could feel their pain , their sorrow and their wish to save their friend , as an echo of Qin Shi Huang from Record of Ragnarok.
Mirror Touch Synesthesia , many called it a curse but for Lawrence it was more of a blessing in his own words "I can understand the pain of others." Yet right now it was what told him.
These Higher ups , while their reasoning was out of 'fear' he felt no pain instead he felt their true wish , their 'greed' and 'opportunity' of cource he'd want to help Cael Lucian , While many might assume he's but a naive person.
That is far from the truth , a saying goes , Those that have seen the cruelty of the world yet still choose to act for the greater good are truly difficult to find , especially in this day and age where Remnants roam freely
That doesn't mean he's blind to the other side. No matter how much 'good' he does , there will always be others who do 'evil' perhaps it is ingrained in human nature? To fear and to try their best to maintain what little authority they have left?
Or perhaps itss because its far easier to do 'evil' , especially if said 'evil' will benefit humanity , at least that's what they say , the true answer? Obviously to benefit themselves and gain a useful pawn.
In this world filled with Remnants that can destroy Humans with a flick of their finger , the only advantages humans have is simple. Information and they currently have a way to use a source of Information without losing anything in return.
"I'LL KILL YOU." Mira said blunty her voice was screaming in anger as she wished to simulate a powerful power to kill these higher ups right now , yet—Refuted by something simple , The Contract.
"The first clause"
[ All signatory parties shall cease offensive operations against one another effective immediately. Defensive actions taken in response to imminent threat of death or serious harm shall not constitute a violation, provided such actions are proportionate and reported to the Joint Oversight Commission within 24 hours. Parties retain the right to defend themselves against non-signatory threats, including Vestiges and others. ]
"Or is your brain no longer working after you became a 'Remnant'? Automaton? Do you need me to recite the simplified version?" He said with obvious sarcasm.
"We can't attack each other unless you're defending yourself , do you truly wish to break the contract honored by both sides?"
GRIT KSHHHHH
You could hear Mira gritting her teeth as the sound of scraping metal could be heard , she couldn't refute those words , both side had agreed on it after all , trying to break the fragile balance—would be the same as declaring war.
"I will see you in the trial in a few hours. Remnant." said the higher up as he left calmly.
"Can we even do anything…" Sorya said , his voice lost , as if he no longer knew how to save his friend , the only thing they could do was wait for the trial , in a way this was proof of human's adaptability.
To use the words of their contract to their advantage. It was a binding force that at the very least made both Humans and Remnants equal unless it was for self-defense , not even powerful Cataclysm or Omega level remnants would dare to break a contract witnessed by the Pillars themselves.
—The Silentium Base , Trial room
"Thus according to Article 12, Section 3 of the Silentium Internal Security Protocol , do you have any objection Remnant Cael Lucian?" The prosecutor's voice echoed , though he tried his best to stay emotionless , it was a fact that one could feel his sneer as if he had just gotten a huge catch.
"…" Yet Cael Lucian stayed silent , as if telling the room , I'm 'Guilty' just punish me , it was as if he had given up , truly different during the times they've seen him as a researcher always trying his best to ensure most survive.
Silence appeared in the entire room as if the outcome was obvious , Cael Lucian was going to—
"Wow… Just Wow… What did I tell you Klein? I knew it , Humans will never change , well at least the one in this world." Her words sounded playful yet the underlying meaning was not.
As everyone turned their eyes they could see , The Pillar of Conclusion and Deviation , and some members of The Family , Aldric , Alena and Arrodes.
"…" Klein no longer replied to Kiana's words , instead he showed it through action as—
FSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Grey fog appeared everywhere uncontrollably , as if they were acknowledging their master's wrath it was spewing everywhere , one countless unknown symbols appearing everywhere , a testament to The Lord of Mysteries
"These humans disgust me." Arrodes's words echoed as it was currently in male form showing an expression of full disgust.
"Kiana—Klein I only have one thing to say" Aldric's voice was pissed , it was a rare display of emotion other than calmness from him
"Do it." Alena continued her husband's voice , in a way it was a blessing only the 'Adults' were here , and before any of you question , what of Gray Reaper? Ddraig? Shiraori? Bronya? They chose not to follow as they know.
"For Once I'm Truly Pissed." The words echoing from the Pillar of Deviation's mouth froze everyone in place , and the next word he muttered followed suit
"No One Shall Deviate The Meaning Of Their Words , I Swear In My Name , Lord Of Mysteries Klein Moretti" The Pillar of Deviation continued his voice had turned ice cold , and It was continued by the Pillar of Conclusion
"This Trial Shall End Today , With One Side Reaching The Conclusion Of Their Story."