Special Inspector, Malcolm C. Rouvelier convenes an inquest with Komui, Bak, other Branch heads and the four Generals. Rouvelier and his assistant, Howard Link outline all the events that started in Edo, and propose severe punishment for Cross because of his unorthodox handling of his mission to eliminate the Akuma factory, including being out of communication for four years. Because of his success he is forgiven, but Komui and the Exorcists realize that they are only pawns in the war between the Black Order and the Earl. Rouvelier also proposes putting Allen on trial for heresy, because he and Cross clearly have ties with the enemy, and Allen appears to be the successor left by the 14th Noah. Cross is alarmed that Rouvelier knew about the 14th, but is confident that nothing would be turned up in an investigation. Rouvelier orders that Cross is to remain at headquarters and that Howard Link will be assigned to supervise Allen's every movement.