Decision: Eight Gentle Judges

(The scene opens in the council of the Eight Gentle Judges.)

Cubit Foxtar: Order!

Tretista Kelverian & Deathtanz Mantisk: Judgment!

Childre Inarabitta: In light of the current rapid increase in the number of heinous and serious incidents that harm humans, it is necessary to severely punish Repliroids with the corresponding model number from the standpoint of preventing recurrence and general precaution. Therefore, in the name of X, the Sovereign of Truth, we hereby declare him an Irregular. He shall be disposed of as such.

Tretista Kelverian & Deathtanz Mantisk: Declared an Irregular!

Cubit Foxtar: The court is hereby adjourned with respect to today's Irregular case.

(Later, some of the Judges speak to each other.)

Childre Inarabitta: I don't think I can agree with Lord X's judgement today, either...

Cubit Foxtar: Inarabitta! Don't speak out of turn. It's just that we, the guardians of the law, the judges, have not been able to prove the circumstances of the case that would serve as a defense.

Childre Inarabitta: But you know what, Foxtar? In the end, we haven't even been told what he saw, so don't you think it's too hasty to declare him an Irregular without much discussion? It's not like we didn't have more time to talk about it.

Deathtanz Mantisk: The thought of having to reap another needless life with my own hands... it makes my heart ache. Not wielding my sickles is supposed to be a sign of peace.

Tretista Kelverian: Right. But it is also true that people can't let go of their fear of the Irregulars. Mantisk, the laws we follow are for the benefit of others. Although it is hard for us Repliroids... Lord X... has changed.

(Harpuia approaches.)

Harpuia: Kelverian.

Tretista Kelverian: Sage Commander! It's you!

Harpuia: Let's pretend I didn't hear what you just said. The recent increase in Irregulars is partly the fault of the Big Four. Wasn't I supposed to be the one to be held responsible for today's incident?

Tretista Kelverian: Take care of yourself, Sage Commander. You are a light that shines on the people, just like Lord X. Please don't blame yourself. Preventive measures such as correcting potential Irregulars and rectifying stressors, which are hotbeds of dangerous thoughts, are necessary. Still, the basic idea of Neo Arcadia should have been the cooperation between humans and Repliroids. Lord X... make a better choice...