Major of Intelligence Division
Miliyna stands tall before Intelligence Agents A and B.
"I don't know what scheme you're plotting to bring down Master Shinonosuke, but if you're planning to continue wasting my time with such nonsense, then you're clearly not worth speaking to. Bring someone who actually understands the situation!"
Miliyna delivers a crushing rebuttal, though this situation is slightly dangerous.
Overwhelmed by Miliyna's legal expertise, Agents A and B are left speechless, unable to respond.
Trembling visibly with agitation and anger, they seem ready to reach for the blasters at their hips at any moment.
If they draw their weapons, Miliyna would undoubtedly pull her saber without hesitation.
Seeing her confident, poised stance, there's no doubt she is highly skilled.
Moreover, in such a confined space, with her third eye open and her precognitive abilities, Miliyna could easily draw her saber before the men even had a chance to unsheathe their guns and fire.
Though Miliyna wouldn’t go so far as to ‘cut them down’ outright, she might very well ‘sever their arms’—or even their blasters—without hesitation.
She emanated an electric, tingling aura that made one almost believe she herself was charged with energy.
There was no time to waste on mere intelligence operatives.
Containing Milinya was the top priority.
"Wait, Milinya. I'm really curious—why do you know so much about Akneria's laws?"
Shinnosuke attempts to forcibly shift the subject.
"That's easy—I remember it after reading it once!"
Still glaring at the intelligence officers, Milena replies coolly. The intelligence officer, with his forehead eye wide open, must be truly terrified.
Indeed, both men are trembling slightly.
"Wait a moment—what did you just say?"
"I said I remember it after reading it once. Isn't that normal?"
"No, it's not normal."
Shinnosuke grabbed Milena by the shoulders and half-forcibly seated her in the chair.
"Remembering something after reading it once—could that be Milena's awakened ability?"
Milena tilted her head, puzzled by Shinnosuke's question.
"What are you talking about? That couldn't possibly be an awakened ability. Isn't it normal to remember things you've seen or read, just once?"
"No, that's not normal at all."
I'll be living as a refugee in Akneria, and since I'm aiming to become a sailor, naturally I must follow laws and regulations. So I quickly went over all the laws and regulations and memorized them. I picked up the military laws and rules as a bonus, that's all.
You know, it's not something you can just skim through or casually memorize like that?
Oh, really? That's how it is for me. Since I was a child, I've always remembered things I've heard from teachers, read in books, or seen in scenery—just once.
Shin nosuke and Miliena proceed with their discussion, leaving the intelligence officer behind.
Miliena's memory seems to be innate, but this is an extraordinary talent.
With Miliena on board, obtaining a legal license for the Akneria Galactic Federation—or even international qualifications—wouldn't be difficult at all.
There's no point in debating further with these people in front of us, so it might be better to settle things once and for all.
Shin nosuke faced the intelligence officer once more.
"Though we've come this far, as my legal advisor has said, if you're merely spouting idle remarks, further discussion would be pointless. If you have no constructive input, then we'll take our leave now."
At that moment, Shin nosuke glanced sideways at Milena.
Though seated, her hand remained on the hilt of her saber.
"It would be in your best interest to step back quietly."
The male intelligence agents started to speak in response to Shin nosuke's words, but were cut off by the female agent.
"Your time is up. Time's over."
Those words were directed at the male intelligence agents.
Hearing those words, the male agents, who had been confronting Milena just moments before, instantly shriveled in confidence.
"This is my domain from here on. You are to leave the room."
The men could not defy the calm female intelligence officer and, without a word, saluted and left the room.
Only Shinosuke, Milena, and the female intelligence officer remained. Yet Milena still glared with open hostility.
Ignoring Milena completely, the female intelligence officer saluted Shinosuke.
"I apologize for the inconvenience. I am Lieutenant Selica Cruze, from the Akneria Galactic Federation Space Force Intelligence Division."
Upon hearing this introduction, Shinosuke instantly tensed up.
(An intelligence officer just gave her full name? Selica Cruze, Lieutenant—could that actually be her real name?)
Intelligence officers, responsible for information security and collection, rarely reveal their names—especially not in person.
This was no ordinary situation.
Of course, intelligence officers may sometimes reveal their names to the individuals they're confronting in the course of their duties, but in such cases, it's almost always a pseudonym, and they never disclose their first name.
They use temporary aliases to carry out their missions efficiently.
Yet, the lieutenant commander standing before her had introduced herself as Serika Cruise.
Whether or not her name is genuine is uncertain, but a true intelligence officer would surely already be aware, even if only partially, that Miliena possesses the ability to read minds.
To state her full name, therefore, strongly suggests it is her real name.
There are several instances in which intelligence officers reveal their real names.
For example, when it poses no issue to let the other party know their true identity.
It applies when there's no need to maintain any future connection with the person who revealed their identity—this even includes physically or lethally silencing them.
Alternatively, when it's necessary to gain the other party's trust.
When you need to earn their trust to receive crucial information, and then establish a cooperative relationship moving forward.
What exactly is Captain Cruise aiming for?
(This isn't going to be simple.)
Shin nosuke tightened his guard.