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Seeing Nohara's trepidation, Defense Minister Saiki shook his head in disappointment.
In Japan, the idea of superiors and subordinates is very strict. Even in the workplace, the etiquette between seniors and juniors is clearly distinguished, let alone in the army that emphasizes discipline. However, Japan also advocates the Bushido thought of "the lower overcomes the upper". nation.
Saeki is old now. From the standpoint of the Minister of Defense, he hopes to see a few juniors with military spirit and fearless courage. They are the best candidates for him to entrust the future of the country. However, Nohara He was very careful not to offend him, just like a quail huddled together in fear, how could he have the demeanor of a military officer?
Compared with Nohara, the young man who is standing in the middle of the room at this moment, meeting everyone's scrutiny is not bad. He is obviously only Officer Cao, but he insists on facing the gaze of all the generals, including himself, the Minister of Defense. Showing a calm and indifferent expression.
It's just a pity, why would he want to protect the elves?
Thinking of this, Zuo Bo asked calmly: "Chen Mo Sancao, do you know what crimes you will be sentenced to in a military court based on what you have done before?"
"I don't know." Chen Mo shook his head, and answered the old man's question truthfully: "I don't think I have committed any crimes enough to be sent to a military court."
"what?!"
"No crime?"
"Have you lost your mind?"
Chen Mo's reply caused all the military officers in the entire meeting hall to discuss noisyly. The Minister of Defense Saeki couldn't help being stunned when he heard it, and then he continued to ask: "In order to protect her And conducting blocking operations against members of the AST force, isn't that counted as treason?"
"Of course not."
Chen Mo still shook his head, and kindly made a science popularization for the Minister of Defense: "Among the six laws, Article 81 of the "Criminal Law" stipulates that colluding with foreign countries to cause them to use force against Japan is considered treason; Article 82 stipulates that supporting foreign countries against Japan Japan's use of force or its military service or military assistance is considered treason, so of course I am not treasonous."
"This……"
Hearing Chen Mo's justification, Defense Minister Saeki was so choked that he couldn't speak.
Having been in the position of Minister of Defense for more than ten years, he can almost memorize the Six Laws from beginning to end, so of course he also knows that the two laws and regulations that Chen Mo said are indeed true.
According to the standards of the "Criminal Law", there is a very important and hard indicator for judging whether a crime of treason has been committed, that is, whether there is any private collusion with other countries.
Obviously, elves do not belong to any country, so if Chen Mo is really sent to a military court, he will be released without charge in the end...
But what really surprised Defense Minister Saeki was the young boy who was only 14 years old according to the information in front of him. He actually recited the specific criminal law regulations as soon as he opened his mouth?
"Have you memorized the "Criminal Law" before?"
"No." Chen Mo shook his head innocently: "I'm just born with a better memory, and basically I won't forget things I've seen once."
……Never forget?
Zuo Bo didn't believe it, so he asked casually: "Then tell me what Article 235 of the Criminal Law is?"
"For the crime of theft, anyone who steals other people's property without consent shall be convicted of theft and shall be sentenced to a fixed-term imprisonment of not more than 10 years and a fine of not more than 50 yen."
Seeing that Chen Mo answered without hesitation, Zuo Bo could no longer maintain the calm expression on his face, he raised his eyebrows slightly, and was so surprised that he didn't speak for a long time.
Although many books and materials have records about people with an unforgettable memory, in fact, the number of such people is quite rare. Even such a high-ranking figure as Minister of Defense Saeki has never met the real meaning. People who never forget.
But now he saw one.
The concentration of mental power is different from that of ordinary people, he can pilot the CR-UNIT body, and he has a good memory... This is the aspect of talent.
Facing the scrutiny of a group of high-ranking generals, he can still deal with the inquiries of the defense minister without showing timidity, which is an aspect of character.
But... A young man who is extremely outstanding in terms of talent and character should have a bright future, but why would he help elves deal with humans?
Minister of Defense Saeki was very puzzled, and at the same time he felt very sorry.
Such a talent really shouldn't ruin the bright future in the hands of the elves. He should become the cornerstone that shoulders the hope of the entire country, and even the entire human race.
And this is also the original intention of various countries to establish anti-elven troops and organizations, to find real talents and elites who can fight against the elves, and lead the human race to a more peaceful, better and stable future.
Determined to bring this misguided boy back to the right path, Minister of Defense Saeki immediately said: "It seems that I should submit an application to amend the "Criminal Law" regulations to the House after I go back this time... Modify No.80 and Article 82."
Chen Mo didn't speak any more, he just stared at the old man sitting at the head of the conference table with "you are shameless" eyes.
"Cough...cough..."
Being watched by a junior with such a subtle gaze, Minister of Defense Saiki's old face became a little feverish, but he continued: "If you don't want to be convicted of treason, you should draw a line with that elf..."
"Forgive me for refusing this."
Before Zuo Bo finished speaking, Chen Mo directly rejected him.
Seeing that this little San Cao dared to refute the defense minister's face in such a way, all the military officers sitting in the room held their breath in unison.
Saeki himself did not expect that his proposal of such a magnanimous handling would be rejected.
After a long while, he asked calmly, "San Cao, do you know what you're talking about?"
"I know."
Chen Mo nodded, still looking calmly at the old man who seemed to have been aroused a little bit of anger.
"Can I ask, why did you spare no effort to help that elf?" Saibo tapped the table with his right index finger one after another, which was his habitual action before he started to get really angry: "You know, you But humans, what good is it for you to help the elves? Or is there some unavoidable reason?"
"If you ask the reason, I'm her friend. Does that count as the reason?"
"Friend... friend?"
"Elves, and humans, become friends?"
"Is he joking?"
The generals lowered their volume to discuss in the meeting hall, and Minister of Defense Saeki also found it extremely absurd. He casually flipped through the documents and materials on the table in front of him, then rubbed his forehead with a headache: "Chen Mo Sancao, I know You were born in an orphanage, and you may have lacked friendship since you were a child... But it is not fun to be friends with elves. You know how many countries will be consumed by the streets and buildings destroyed by elves every time they appear in the world. Is there silver in stock? And if it weren’t for our country’s better protection measures now, there would even be large-scale casualties!”