But he didn't directly express his discontent. He simply said,
"Even so, since we have it in hand, we can study it ourselves. Why do we need them for anything? We made the same progress with the relic from the last transferee, didn't we..."
Remiel said nothing, but Michael, who was holding Emhardt beside him, shook his head and said,
"Last time was last time. I could study the item from the last transferee myself. Keeping them was just another perspective to examine the technique, and it's over when it's over... But this item, I can't fathom how it's made, not the slightest clue. I want them to stay..."
As soon as he spoke, Sariel, sitting in the center, smiled slightly and suggested,
"Then, those who agree to keep these people, please raise your hand."
With that, Sariel and Remiel immediately raised their hands. Michael, after reluctantly caressing the cover of Emhardt's book, also raised his hand.
Now, the vote was completely tied, three for, three against.
