Attack on Titan's Silent Watch

To be able to admit that he had anything to do with Dai, that is to say, he must admit that the soldier he saved was 'dead'.

"The soldier died of his wounds," Levi replied.

"Isn't that a waste of effort?" Icarus laughed.

Levi lowered his hands around his chest, his knuckles crackling.

"By the way, how was that soldier injured?" Another nobleman asked.

"It was stabbed by someone." Erwin was also a little ignorant this time, and he knew very well what the other party wanted to say next.

"Stabbed? Accident or?"

"It was intentional. The tragedy happened because there were conflicts among the soldiers and there was no timely communication."

"It seems that the employment of the Survey Corps is also very problematic. There are still such soldiers."

Mikay spoke at this time, "The soldier had a major family change and couldn't bear the blow. We have found out the ins and outs afterwards. If you want to know more, please read the report."

"I've read the report, and it's really embarrassing." Icarus straightened his clothes, "The survey corps only has 200 people, and it's really wrong for Captain Smith to fail to understand the situation of his subordinates."

"Sorry, my personal ability is limited, and I didn't know the family situation of all the soldiers in time. But I know the situation of the captains and Captain Levi very well." Erwin stared at the deacon standing behind Icarus Ask, "Earl Sterling, I remember that your deacon has been with you for many years, right? Last time you visited the Survey Corps, you also took him with you. Do you know where he lives and who is there? "

Icarus looked back at the deacon who was so frightened that he lowered his head and trembled slightly because of the sudden "laying on the gun", "Hmph! It's just a servant, why should I know his situation?"

President Zachary coughed twice, "Earl Sterling, you don't even know the family situation of the entourage you have been with for many years, how can you ask Captain Irwin to know the behavior of a man who joined the Survey Corps for less than a year?" What about the unremarkable soldiers?"

Icarus was deflated again, but he was not discouraged, because he still had the last 'killer'.

debate (4)

"To put it bluntly, all the previous mistakes are excusable, so can you still excuse this mistake?" Icarus threw a small bag the size of a palm to the center of the conference table.

President Zachary picked up the bag, opened it, and took out several pieces of precious gold and silver jewelry, some of which were engraved with words.He read the above words, everyone present was shocked, and Levi even subconsciously wanted to look back at Vanessa.And Vanessa stared at the things in the president's hands, and her breathing gradually became heavy.

"It belongs to my house, why is it here?" During the last investigation outside the wall, the nobleman who lent his castle to the survey corps to conduct the experiment of trapping giants stood up in surprise, and looked at El with a distrustful expression. Wen them.

Icarus picked up his teacup and took a sip. Sure enough, when these things appeared, the situation changed instantly.The nobleman left his seat, stepped forward, picked up the jewelry and carefully identified them, "These are really my things, why are they here? Didn't the Survey Corps just help me get back the ring last time?"

"Sorry, we don't know too well." Erwin also frowned, and he asked Icarus: "Earl Sterling, where do these things come from?"

"Some time ago, someone reported to the Gendarmerie that there were valuable jewelry sold in a pawn shop in the Trost District. After investigation, it was confirmed that they belonged to the nobles."

"Then where is the pawnbroker?"

"I have already brought the person." Icarus whispered a few words to the deacon behind him, and the deacon immediately ran out of the meeting room.

After a while, a submissive old man followed the deacon into the meeting room.The old man took off his hat and bowed to everyone.Icarus asked, "Do you remember who pawned these things?"

The old man was sweating coldly, "I don't remember clearly, but it was brought by a young man anyway."

"Then do you still remember whether the other party is a man or a woman? What hair color?" Erwin turned around and asked.

The old man shook his head quickly, "I don't remember, that person was wearing a cloak to cover his face. But from the sound, he must be a man."

Erwin wanted to ask further, but was interrupted by Icarus, "There are so many people going to the pawnshop every day, how could the boss remember it so clearly? The problem now is that the only ones who can bring these jewelry back to the wall are those who once went to the pawnshop. The survey corps that passed the castle, am I right about that?"

"Normally, yes," Erwin replied.

"That is to say, you indirectly admit that the members of the Survey Corps stole the nobles' private property and sold it?" Icarus said aggressively.

"If this matter is really done by members of the Investigation Corps, I will not tolerate it." Erwin said forcefully: "But please give us a certain amount of time to investigate."

"Do you want to delay time? Maybe you, Commander Smith, are the mastermind behind the scenes. Now that the incident is revealed, you want to find a scapegoat." Icarus waved his hand, "Forget it. I suggest that until the investigation team gives the results, temporarily stop investigating What do you guys think about the financial support for the investigation outside the wall?"

This time, even the nobles who originally supported the Survey Corps had nothing to say, and some even voted for it.

President Zachary glanced at it, and most of them raised their hands in agreement, "If that's the case, before the investigative corps finds out the thieves, stop the investigation outside the wall for the time being, and only issue funds to maintain normal expenses."

"Yes." Erwin replied seriously: "I will give everyone a satisfactory explanation."

Seeing that the overall situation has been decided, Icarus looked at Niobe who was sitting on the overhead floor. Niobe also smiled and nodded to his son. It seems that the effect of this "experience" is not bad.

After the meeting, the four members of the Survey Corps walked silently down the aisle, while the rest of the crowd shunned them like the plague.

Some nobles whispered beside them.

"Fortunately, I haven't told them the location of my home, otherwise I will be the next one to be stolen."

"that is…"

Erwin's heart was lost and heavy. The support and trust gained in the last investigation outside the wall collapsed at this moment, which is really an incredible means.

catch up (1)

According to the analysis of the situation just now, those jewelry should be real, and the subordinates of the Sterling family should not have the ability to go outside the wall and come back alive.Therefore, the most likely situation is that the people in the investigative corps took the jewelry, and with this sophisticated layout, it is hard not to suspect that it was the work of the ghost.

After leaving the meeting hall, Erwin turned around and looked at Vanessa. She also frowned, but she couldn't see what was going on behind her monolithic face.Like Levi, if there is an insider, his first reaction is Vanessa.

The four returned to their temporary residence in the capital.Erwin came to Levi's room and locked the door, "Did you want to turn around during the meeting?"

"It was discovered by you." Levi sat on the edge of the bed, recalling what happened in the meeting just now.

"Do you think it's her?" Erwin asked.

"That bag of jewelry is not much, and anyone who has entered the castle may touch it and carry it on their body without being noticed."

"According to what you said, Dai'er is also very suspicious."

"Hey, Erwin..."

"I'm not joking." Erwin said seriously, "Didn't Vanessa 'go out' during the annual vacation? Was it at that time?"

Levi raised an eyebrow, "What do you want to say?"

"It's nothing. But if that's the case, why did she come back?" Erwin felt strange, "And the things were brought out by Icarus, not Senator Russell."

"Are you saying that the tit-for-tat confrontation between the siblings just now was actually acting?" Levi snorted, "Then their acting skills are really superb."

Erwin analyzed: "I heard that the Russell family and the Sterling family had conflicts in 'business' before. It may be because of this reason that Russell wanted to win over Vanessa, and it was at that time that Vanessa took The stolen jewelry was given to Russell. Today's meeting was supposed to be attended by Russell, but since Vanessa gave up the right of inheritance, Russell severed his relationship with Vanessa and handed over the stolen goods to the Sterling family. An opportunity to stand up and ease the conflict between the two families."

Levi frowned, inexplicably resisting Erwin's words, but this was the most reasonable explanation so far.

Erwin said seriously: "I know that because of Daier, you are more protective of Vanessa. But if there is really no room for change, whether it is her or not, we have to consider sacrificing her in exchange for the continuation of the Corps. Hope you understand."

If Vanessa stole it, Levi would never let her go, but if not, he would try his best to keep her.Vanessa has lost everything for Dai'er. If even the Survey Corps abandons her, it will be tantamount to letting her die, and Dai'er will not want this to happen.

"It's useless to say anything without evidence." Levi stood up, "Go, find the old man and ask him."

Erwin and Levi came to the Gendarmerie to inquire, and the result was that, in order not to hinder business, the pawnshop owner had hired a carriage and was on his way back to the Trost District.Without thinking too much about it, Erwin ordered Levi, Mikay and Vanessa to catch up first, and he should handle the affairs of the capital.

After checking out of the house in a hurry, the three of Levi rented three horses respectively, and walked along the necessary route back to the Trost area.