Chapter 527 - A TOUCHING SPEECH (2/2)

”Why do you want me? I am not an appropriate choice.” She said.

Also, she was in a long-term relationship with a criminal. Even though Kaito was not convicted, anyone who was anyone in the government would know about him. Additionally, she was currently pregnant, which would put her in an unreliable state for a while.

If she took over the presiding panel, she would be unavailable for full-time work until Little Precious was stable. Her lack of complete commitment was another strike against her.

”I can ȧssure you that I have considered all the drawbacks. I have never been the kind of person who appoints people to a position by only looking at obvious things. My primary concern is your ability to deliver the dėsɨrėd result.” Minister Shimada said.

”This position is not like a normal role in a government agency. I need someone who is of good character but flexible. I require someone who understands the underlying work of the agents who work tediously to defend the citizens.”

”And I need someone with a well-rounded background. Instead of employing a civilian who will make ȧssumptions without real knowledge, I want an individual who can make decisions and step into different roles where necessary.”

The speech was quite clear and touching, and Akira was a little moved.

The thing that made her hate being in the Immortal Sword Brigade the most was that she was forced into it. Furthermore, she could not quit at will. She always felt like it was a prison, so she constantly looked for alternative paths for her life.

She could not deny the fact she was a little tempted. She did not like her life to have a fixed path, but the possibility of making a real difference in the world was dangling right before her. She had always wished that she could be in a place where she would have an impact.

However, she was not willing to make a major change without proper consideration. She would not make a major decision about her life without talking with Kaito. Since she decided to be with him, she bound her life to his.

As for the threat of someone using Kaito to launch his career in the international scene, she was not worried. She would not be threatened by a minor player. She had countless cards to destroy or build up all potential opponents.

Of course, she would not show her cards carelessly. It was better for Minister Shimada to think that she had no choice but to follow her orders.

”What would be my exact responsibilities if I were to take this job?” Akira asked calmly.

Minister Shimada smiled with unconcealed happiness. She launched into an explanation of the current situation in the defence agencies in the country. She was not afraid of Akira leaking out the information to anyone because she was sure that Akira would take the job.

A little while later, Minister Shimada's secure phone rang, and a call came through from one of the agencies.

”We have received intel that there are terrorists in the city!”