"Secretary Zechariah, may I ask you a question?"
Dirk Carter suddenly asked.
Randall Zechariah nodded and said, "Go ahead."
Dirk Carter let out a long sigh.
He said, "Secretary Zechariah, even with Gwendolyn Lewis confessing, you're taking the risk of offending Governor Braddock Yarbrough by making a special trip to Veridia City. You must have your reasons, don't you?"
Randall Zechariah's expression turned serious.
After a pause, he said, "In principle, I don't have to tell you the reasons, but since you're asking, I don't mind saying a few words. If I'm involved, I surely have gotten what I wanted. After all, as you know, interests come first. You're lucky to have someone cleaning up your mess while you get into trouble outside. Well, that's all I can say. Still, you have only four days. If you can't uncover the cause of Terrence Hall's death in four days, then I will have no choice but to handle Comrade Gwendolyn Lewis in accordance with the law and regulations."
