Returning to the Federation Police building, Minerva did not relax in the slightest.
Thoren's words echoed relentlessly in her mind.
She clenched her fists.
She refused to believe him.
And yet… Elric's actions lingered like a thorn buried deep in her chest. The hesitation in his voice.
The delay in arresting the Ghost Scream Bounty Hunter after their inhuman action.
His action of looking for a fall guy.
Everything screamed at her…
Why would a Federation Police officer betray the people they had sworn an oath to protect?
That single question gnawed at her, refusing to loosen its grip.
Upon returning to her office, Minerva did not bother sitting down. She crossed directly to the metal filing cabinet against the wall and yanked open the drawer containing Thoren's case files.
This time, she forced herself to be methodical.
No assumptions.
No prejudice.
No blind faith.
