Editing Shinmai Maou no Keiyakusha:Volume 9 Chapter 2 (section)

==Part 9==
The words Celis said was more than enough to tense up the whole place.
The face of Mio beside him paled, Yuki and Kurumi’s expression crunched up, “…”
Toujou Basara thought of the meaning of Celis’ words calmly.
…Which was it?
She said it vaguely, on whether or not the brunt of the problem faced their side or otherwise.
That being said, as a result of being silent to this point, the flow which had taken a bad direction was irreversible, and there’s a danger his chance to strike would disappear.
Therefore, Basara decided to move before it was too late.
“Celis… Is the 《Vatican》 thinking it’s reasonable to erase us?”
As he asked with a soft voice, Celis turned to him,
“—No, I do not mean to say that. In our judgement, we see you monitored as more reasonable than erasure…. Although the rank for that is definitely a Special S”
With these words, Mio sighed in relief, for the time being.
—However, Basara’s face was still stiff.
The words earlier, still did not contain Celis’—《Vatican’s》 intention.
“We would be thankful if you could tell us, how you agreed with our decision to monitor them, but there’s still a problem with it. If it was just the difference between S-class and Special S- class, they would not send a party from overseas, I’m sure”
“Yes, of course… Although monitored, there may be problems that arise that required it to be switched to erasure, and depending on the situation, assistance may be required”
Celis responded to Fuji’s words.
“However, unfortunately, presently the Japan 《village》 does not have a fighting power that would be effective to just deal with the Special S-class that is Basara’s group… We 《Vatican》 think so, and we question your decision”
At those words of Celis, …So it’s like that.
This was the point of agreement. And, at the same time, it strengthens Basara’s conviction. The 《Vatican》 was not aiming at them—but at the 《village》. At the very least in this case, they were not on a lone struggle, cornered by both the 《Vatican》 and 《village》.
…But.
This close-to-call situation continued. Depending on the flow of the talk, it would not be strange for them to be sparked up.
To the Basara, who watched over this with worry,
“…There’s concerns on whether our fighting power is not effective towards Basara’s group?”
“Rather than a concern, it would be more appropriate to say there’s a suspicion”
At the words of Atsuta, which is laced with anger, Celis answered, her gaze looking upward to the right.
What those emerald eyes were looking at was one of the ‘Four Gods’—The spirit spear “Byakko”.
“A few months ago… You had decided to switch to erasing Naruse Mio from monitoring her, and it seemed that it was with Takashi who wielded the spear “Byakko”.”
It wasn’t odd for the 《Vatican》 to know about the usage of “Byakko”. It couldn’t be helped, that the usage of one of the “Four Gods” out of the village would disrupt the village barrier.
Therefore, there needs to be an explanation for the reason the village dealt with the outside—along with a legitimate one to use “Byakko”. With this, Celis narrowed her eyes and she looked at “Byakko”.
“And then… After that, you quickly returned to monitoring” A pause.
“For “Byakko” to run reckless, and on top of that with Basara’s group… There’s no more shameful result than this failure”
“T-That’s”
Atsuta replying, but quickly swallowed his words.
When “Byakko” ran reckless, it was within a barrier in the city. Of course, when one of the “Four Gods” was taken out, The Vatican tracked the wave of it to watch over “Byakko”, foreseeing that the power of it weakening and a possible “reckless” running of it—and Basara’s group convergence with it was something they should know. Of course, with the 《village》 not reporting their own blunder, and that of Mio’s state being returned to being monitored, as they should with appropriate reasons.
…
Most likely.
Celis had some ability as a hearing officer. Whether it’s to perceive the waves given off by “Byakko”, or he doesn’t know if she could communicate directly with “Byakko”, but she must have some way to know the truth of that time. As such, with someone with that ability, any excuses would have the opposite effect.
To Atsuta, whose rebuttal was sealed,
“Yuki’s actions were affected… but even so? If you’re going to use that excuse, then that does not just say about your decision to send Yuki to monitor to begin with, but also for her to return to it after—returning to a misleading situation. That evidenced your lack of understanding on the situation.”
She said, with a cold tone of voice.
“Fact is—you had previous records. We admit you had drawn the army of the previous demon lord Wilbert, and brought it to a cease-fire. Because of this, we the 《Vatican》 had tolerated the monopoly of supervision and management over Jin-san who’s touted as the strongest and his only son Basara.”
But, said Celis.
“On the tragedy five years ago, you had kept it confidential without consulting the other districts… Saying you’re not done handling Basara or Jin-san, you here, not wanting to call upon us in your weakened state, giving us the finished post report.”
A pause.
“—With Basara and Jin, expelled from the heroes” At those words
“—”
Silence descended upon the ceremonial. It occurred, as everyone was at a loss for words—Even while embracing their bitter thoughts, each had their own feelings. The sadness that was born from that tragedy, and the resentment that came with it. As an outcome, they could no longer accept the being that caused it, or even looked at him. Ever since that day, they all lived
with a sense of loss and crushing despair. Losing an important person—an irreplaceable person, is like that. And then,
“…”
Celis, whose remark caused the silence, also diverted her eyes in sadness.
That expression was not one that came out with ill intention or callousness in her remarks. Celis understood what her words had meant to the people here. Even so, there was still anguish for the person who had said that.
However—Celis continued on her responsibility.
“As a result of the determination to expel Basara… Jin-san too had held suspicion for the 《Vatican》 and other district representatives, taking a distance from us. Though the Vatican archbishop had offered protection, Jin had seemingly said, “If you come close to us, you will cause hostility”
“My old man saying that…”
What Celis said, was a truth Basara didn’t know. …Old man.
Toujou Basara thought of his father who’s far away. Recently, Basara had just heard of the hopes and expectations, along with what they’ve given for him. Raphaeline who had risked her everything to birth him, Sapphire who lived away from her standing—and Jin, who raised Basara with the thoughts of his two wives, must also have things he could not take that happened as a result of that tragedy. In front of Basara who was quieted,
“However, if the 《Village》 had cooperated with the 《Vatican》 on seeking a judgement, when it wasn’t in this complicated state, it wouldn’t have gone to this…. We do think that. And it would be best not to repeat the same mistakes. So then, as to not get the worst results in leaving it in your hands, we had decided to move more aggressively”
Celis Reinhardt declared to the elders.
“The 《Village》 was to give up all authority and responsibility regarding Toujou Basara and his monitoring, for this to be given to us—that is, the consensus the 《Vatican》 had come to.”