Apologize?
Or not apologize?
Mr. Momoji was deep in thought.
But soon, his dignity as a diplomat and his concern for his reputation told him that he could not apologize.
Since the case had occurred within the Ancient Elephant Country, and because of Xiao Mo Moji's departure, coupled with his own influence to suppress it, naturally, there was no prosecution.
A case that wasn't prosecuted, of course, could not be filed, and thus, there was no way to hold Xiao Mo Moji accountable.
In other words, this case effectively "had not happened," so why should I apologize for something that "never occurred"?
Wouldn't that just needlessly tarnish the face of an Ancient Elephant Country diplomat and diminish my own reputation?
A dignified diplomat, being forced to apologize in court—what would that look like if word got out?
So, after weighing everything, Mr. Momoji had made up his mind.