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Chapter 135

The Art of Argumentation

Translated by Dawn
Edited by Dawn

The Art of Argumentation

And as I was replaying the famous scene of the masterpiece in my mind, Kiriha indifferently leaned her weight on the sofa.

“’Why don’t we just ignore them? Fighting is only possible with opponents on the same level. We are part of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. There is no need to listen to the selfishness of a vulgar and malicious complainer. In fact, it would be just what they want.”

Kiriha looked annoyed, and Miina looked troubled.

“But if I refuse, you think they’ll say we ran away or abdicated accountability?”

“It can’t be helped. The public is gullible, right? If that’s the case, they won’t get the message no matter how many arguments we make in the debate program. The conclusion-driven public will believe in their favorite falsehoods rather than the reality in front of them.”

Kiriha, who had been persecuted by her classmates since she was a child, had so much feeling in her words that I could not bring myself to deny them.

Besides, Kiriha had a point or two.

“Surely, if we did a debate program here, that Citizen’s Group representative would have the authority to speak with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications on an equal footing.”

The Japanese were susceptible to authority. Citizen groups would exert even more power.

“Besides, the noisy minority has always refused to admit it, even if it’s debunked. After all, it’s their hobby and their livelihood. There is no way they would change their minds.”

“…Then I’d better not accept it.”

Miina began to speak calmly as if addressing each of us.

“I think what matters is what our purpose is. Is our goal to convert the abolitionists? No, it’s not. Our goal is to make the Ability League a success and to tell as many people as possible that we people with abilities are not dangerous, right?”

She was right.

We looked at each other and silently affirmed each other.

“If we fight, we will fall to the same level as our opponents. But when they think you can’t say anything because they hit the mark, and if you panic after the lies of the loudest voices permeate, it’ll all be over in the end.”

Miina, who was usually gentle, tightened her expression and announced in a serious voice.

“We aren’t arguing to convert abolitionists. We argue to wake up those who are about to be fooled. So, let’s do the debate program.”

She said the last word and I held my tongue.

Miina was right.

What was our purpose?

We must not lose sight of that.

The abolitionists were our enemies for sure, but we didn’t have to fight them.

“Then let us use them as a stepping stone, at best. It’s not always possible to defeat them in an argument anyways right?”

“Nuh-uh, we can.”

With a confident look in her eyes, Miina said it all.

“Winning an argument is simple. You just have to say the facts with confidence. That’s all there is to it.”

The sound of her voice, without a single cloud in her voice, inspired trust and made you want to leave everything in Miina’s capable hands.

Then, Vice Minister Sayuri entered the conversation.

“You’re very reliable. Then I will use my own strategy. If I do it well, it will be a dramatic eye-opener for the public.”

When Vice-Minister Sayuri made a wicked face, Maria asked.

“Is there a fixed number of people who will be there?”

“I heard it’s three against three. It’s me and Naimine Miina, and one other person is…”

“I’ll go. I can Thoughtography the information you need in case of an emergency.”

“No.”

Without waiting for the decision of Vice Minister Sayuri, I reflexively interrupted her.

“Have you already forgotten what happened last time with Ijuin?”

Last month, after exposing a celebrity scandal, Maria was attacked by a fan who held a grudge against her.

I spoke sincerely to Maria, who had changed her complexion as if to remind her.

“What if the abolitionist hate turns on you, Maria? Some of those people are extremists. Besides, it’s not yesterday’s today, it’s last month’s month. I appreciate the sentiment, but please be patient here.”

“Honey-san…”

Maria looked disappointed but also somewhat embarrassed.

“I will be the third one. When I was prodded about the incidents that Bando and Ijuinhad caused, I, who fought directly against them, can explain in detail.”

“That would be good. Is that okay with you guys?”

After looking around at the faces of the Kiriha and others to make sure there were no objections, Vice Minister Sayuri made a phone call.

Thus, a debate battle between us and the abolitionists was set.

“By the way, Okui Honey Ikuo, as a matter of fact, I can break a durian with my forehead.”

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