ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept. (ACCA13区監察課)

That's an intriguing rumor.

A coup d'état in these peaceful times, you say?

Yes, sir.

And that's why you've been making the rounds, auditing various branches?

ACCA was created for a reason, sir.

And hence, the endless rumors.

Then, it's only a rumor, sir?

The Five Chief Officers will discuss this.

However...

I will say that our nation is at peace now.

ACCA is the symbol of peace itself.

You're going to the western sector today?

Please buy tomato sandwich bread from Mugimaki.

This is what happens when you drink too much.

Okay, all eyes on our tour guide!

Hi, everyone.

Do you know about ACCA?

You learned about it in social studies class, right, Acca?

Huh? Oh, um...

ACCA was established ninety-nine years ago.

A hundred years before its creation,

this kingdom was divided into thirteen nations.

The nations were united by the current king's...

Great-grandfather!

That's right!

But with the passage of time,

we entered the era of the current king's father,

and the twelve districts united against Dōwā

and attempted a coup d'état.

However...

His Majesty's father was a peaceful man,

so he held talks with district representatives,

and averted the coup d'état by granting each district autonomy!

The negotiations resulted in moving the capital, establishing a central congress,

as well as the creation of an independent, civilian organization.

That organization was ACCA.

ACCA was named for a symbol of peace,

a species that went extinct the year ACCA was created.

The bird, acca!

That's right!

The symbol of peace, acca.

Acca is what protects our peace!

My kids will be on that tour next year, too.

They're that old already?

Where's the fire?

The north sector.

North, huh?

If it isn't in our jurisdiction,

it'll be hard to set him up as the arsonist.

All good... The audit's complete.

That was fast.

That's because this branch is competent.

Another fire?

Looks like a robbery, not a fire.

A tobacco store was robbed.

Hmm...

Lots of tobacco theft lately, too.

With the high taxation, it's a luxury good.

Not everyone gets theirs for free like you, Vice-Chairman.

By the way, did you find your lighter?

No.

But I've probably found it.

One of the thieves is in block 8, fleeing north.

We've lost the other one.

Know where the rookie is?

No.

Damn it! He's gone off on his own again!

Help me...

Damn, a brat.

Brats complicate trials.

Just leave what you stole and go.

Just go, I said!

Okay!

"You shouldn't just smoke on the street."

You're no stranger to smoking.

Agent Rail,

they have high hopes for you, a rookie with top arrest numbers after three months.

But you've also pocketed and fenced confiscated goods four times.

You have dealings with criminals.

And now, you're in the middle of plotting some scheme with my lighter.

In addition,

you've taken the entrance exam for ACCA Headquarters.

The Internal Affairs Department knows that?

Oh, I wouldn't know.

There's a special route, you see.

There you go again!

Can you even understand

how miserable it is to pour blood, sweat, and tears into something

and get nothing in return?!

I worked my ass off,

but guys with money and connections sabotaged me!

I had no choice but to drop a rank

and join a branch I wasn't interested in!

You couldn't possibly understand!

What a waste...

Those are expensive.

Hey, are you even listening?!

Even if I did, I wouldn't get it.

I don't have money or connections.

Right, just look at where you live.

I'm only the landlord.

Now that I know why you keep pestering me, I feel better.

Since you just hate rich people, I guess I'm no longer a target.

Anything else you want to say?

No?

Okay, I'd like my lighter back.

I don't think the Internal Affairs Department's noticed anything.

Be more careful from now on.

Trying to get me to owe you?

I'm with the Inspection Department.

Our job is to monitor the headquarters staff stationed in regional branches.

The actions of branch staff

are outside our jurisdiction.

Uh, the tomato sandwich bread in two-centimeter slices—

The usual, please.

You live around here, Otus?

No, my sister asked me to get bread here, so I stopped by after my audit.

I see. Where's the next one?

Jumōku District.

Their bread leaves quite an impression.

Try the fast food place called "Basswood."

It's popular now.

Where is your next audit, Director-General?

I heard you were also conducting audits.

There will be no further audits.

The Five Chief Officers have decreed it.

Did you just smile?

No, I didn't.

Well, good luck with your audits.

How was Mushroomhead?

Glad to see that.

It's supposed to symbolize peace,

but it sure flies off at the drop of a hat.

Can I ask you something else?

Lately, I feel I'm being watched.

The Inspection Department being watched?

Okay. I'll look into it.

Good work, rookie.

I wonder if he was trying to set fire to this condo.

Probably.

He's the arsonist.

Now you owe Otus one.

Heh.

Oh, I think that's Otus's little sister.

She's cute!

Hey, let's get going!

Hey.

Nino!

A chocolate sundae.

You and Jean went drinking the other day, right?

He isn't really a drinker, so don't overdo it, okay?

Sure.

What are you up to?

Breaking down our building expenses.

You're totally ready to get hitched.

I want a husband who'll join the family.

Oh?

Even if Jean quits ACCA,

he can't manage the building by himself.

He won't quit...

Thank you for waiting.

But he doesn't like his job at the Inspection Department.

I wonder why he won't quit.

Being a landlord's a pretty stable job.

Besides, the ACCA pay is low.

Do you two ever talk about things like that?

Actually, no.

Next time, try it.

Got it.

How's work?

Busy...

I got a good tip, so I have to run around for a while.

I guess you're a PI-turned-journalist.

Does being a freelance reporter pay?

Do you only care about money?

Want to eat dinner sometime, the three of us?

You cooking?

No.

We'll see.

Then, once stuff quiets down for you two, it'll be a dinner party.

I'll cook.

I'll work hard for that.

As for the coup d'état, it'll just be a rumor, like usual.

But Director-General Mauve taking direct action is worrisome.

I concur.

It's hard to imagine that rumors would lead one such as she by the nose.

That's true.

But, Chief Officer Grossular,

were you not aware of these rumors in advance?

Those rumors partly led you to change your opinion

about the Inspection Department's continued existence.

That's right.

These rumors of a coup d'état aren't likely to be just talk.

I have obtained information with more credibility than a rumor.

Vice-Chairman Jean Otus, of the Inspection Department...

He is involved in this coup d'état plot.