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In the silence of the room, only the old pillar bells echoed. It is a wooden pillar clock that makes you think it was made in the old century.

Listen to the chime that echoes through the room, the girl—or should I say Audrey. Ben – walked to the window and looked through the glass at the view. The panel-like artificial sun has dimmed, and the neighborhood has been surrounded by darkness for a generation. The outdoor lights in the courtyard emit a faint glow, which attracts flying insects, but does not illuminate the vast courtyard. It's like looking at a universe with very little starlight.

The forest on the outer edge is also immersed in darkness, and it looks like a black speed with different shades. The trees that have not been blown by the wind are silent in the still darkness, looking very heterogeneous. Because this is a natural environment that looks like the earth, it highlights how unnatural a confined space that does not blow wind is. The brightness of the streets, the noise of cars, and the hustle and bustle of people's lives...... These affairs give the colonial satellite the illusion of artificial land, so once the space colonization satellite is missing, it will become an ordinary indoor set. Feeling a chill in her heart, Audrey moved her gaze back indoors.

An antique wardrobe, as well as a double bed with a mirror table and a canopy. The tea-drinking table that can be taken to the balcony reflects the soft light of the teapot and biscuit plate with black tea, and the pottery utensils. It seems that it was originally intended for female guests, and the window frames and interior lighting are used in gorgeous colors, so you won't get tired of looking at it for a long time. The room must have been unused for many years, but it was so tidy that it didn't feel like it, and it really deserved to be the mansion of the Bister consortium. And just now the waiter brought the food and let her enjoy a mini dinner.

And she grew up eating "real food" since she was a child, and she knows very well that it is not a conditioning package food. It must have been prepared by a servant who lives in the mansion, or by the chef of Cadias. Although she also thought about whether it would be drugged inside, but thinking that there was no need to do such a thing to the bird in her palm, Audrey still enjoyed the meal. As a result, her full body became sluggish, so that she now resisted the urge to lie down in bed, and I have to say that the reception of the Bister consortium was really perfect, or her nerves became too thick.

It had been more than two hours since she had been brought to a room where she felt so comfortable and did not feel that someone was watching. The goal of "seeing the right people and saying what needs to be said" has been achieved, but what happens next? Cadias just listened quietly, without giving a clear answer. The whereabouts of Siniman and Marida are unknown, but now that they know that they are in contact with the Bister Consortium, they should be suspicious of the deal. I guess I'll consider my situation when I'm being taken hostage, so let's let MS stand by first!

If there is a spark as a result, Cadias will have to take himself hostage. She thought it would be better to leave the house as soon as possible and return to "Glency" on her own, but she couldn't go back until Cadias had confirmed her intentions. If the deal was over safely, there would be no point in her coming here. Moreover, the current Audrey is not confident that she will be able to cross this residential area surrounded by dark forests alone and return to the port on the back side of the colonial satellite.

Audrey came to him desperately from Cadias's reputation that she believed that he was someone to talk to, but she didn't think about what happened next. Saying that there was no time to think about it was just an excuse, Audrey sighed and sat down in her chair. I drank cold black tea and looked at the oil paintings on the walls. The background of the painting appears to be the mountainous region of the earth, and it depicts countless grazing sheep and a young shepherd boy smiling at the screen.

The young man's straightforward eyes ooze the hard work of labor, and at the same time reflect the vast world. Audrey suddenly remembered Draco. D. Char's name, heart twitched. Admittedly, Char is not the type of opposite sex that Audrey likes, and she has never even considered it, only the deep dependence of the daytime battle remains deep in her heart.

Not because of interests or because of the pursuit of power, but because of his own decisions and simple actions drove him to defend himself all the way. The eagle-sharp eyes, some annoying arrogance, and a rebellious character that doesn't like to listen to others. But he himself seems to have a certain resemblance to the young man shepherding sheep in this painting. It seems to be well-behaved, but without any worries, the only and persistent way to chase a certain back-

"If that's your decision."

After saying this, he turned away without caring about his own will. The way in which it was acted without hesitation was impressive. He didn't complain or complain, he just followed his own wishes. It's completely different from when he's not fighting, and he acts like a machine following orders.

Only when he is not fighting, not when he is on full alert, will he occasionally show his true side. The sound that remained in my ears pierced the silence of the room. What is he talking about? It was only now that she was surprised, and Audrey smiled slightly bitterly in some surprise. The gesture and the meaning of the words were as if I had completely believed in her and had done it all of my own free will.

It would be too messy for someone who didn't even know the details of the meeting for a long time, but at that moment, Audrey had to admit that Char was more attractive than anyone of the opposite sex she had ever met. Especially when he subconsciously blocked in front of him, he felt the warmth of peace of mind when he had been alone all along. Even though it's only for a moment, the throbbing in my heart can't be stopped.

"Need ...... Him? ”

If he was around, even the whole world would have nothing to fear. When this unfounded idea appeared in Audrey's mind, the doorbell rang just in time, which made Audrey startled.

She hurriedly corrected her sitting posture and said "Please come in." I originally thought it was the service staff who came to collect the tea set, but it was Cadias standing outside the wooden door? Bist. Feeling her skin tighten from the tension, Audrey rose to greet the leader of the Bister family.

Saying "rude", Cadias, who walked into the room, looked at the table. This was to determine if there were any deficiencies in the reception of guests, as Audrey, who was similarly trained, could see. He should have spoken to the waiter before coming here to check on the status of the meal. Audrey spoke first, "It's delicious. This was a reflex that she knew that etiquette was the way to keep herself, but there was no trace of pretentiousness on Cadias's face who smiled and replied, "It's just to your liking." It's like a sturdy vulture, a smile that makes people let go of their guard.

"The meeting place with your companion has been changed to this 'Mowa Hunting Mud Plus'."

Urging Audrey to sit down, Cadias, who sat across from her, put the laptop in her hand on the table and continued. "It should be there soon. When the work is over, I will let you meet, please bear with me. ”

This would be tantamount to declaring that he had no intention of terminating the transaction. Although she had expected it, once it became a reality, she still couldn't hide her disappointment. "Can you please reconsider?" Looking at Audrey, whose voice was trembling and her hands were clenched under the table, Cadias was just silent.

"Why is that? I've heard that the 'Laplace Box' is a lifeline to prosperity for the Bester consortium. But you want to entrust us with something like that......"

"Because even if the prosperity of the consortium continues, the world is completely corrupt and irreparable."

These were her unexpected words. Looking at Cadias' unwavering eyes, Audrey repeated his words: "The world, ...... corrupt? ”

"Peace and stability are ineffective in preserving. If you don't send in fresh wind once in a while, it will quickly spoil. ”

"Does this mean that war can animate the world?"

Cadias's pupils twitched, and the smile disappeared from the corners of his mouth. This seems to be serious. Knowing this, her brain suddenly heated, and Audrey looked directly into Cadias's face.

"I was born in the midst of war, I grew up watching it, and I watched many officers and soldiers die to protect me."

Cadias's eyes drooped slightly, and he said lightly, "I think so." The heavy voice sounded like a resonance for someone who could only live like this, and it sounded like sympathy for himself. Audrey felt her mood sinking, but she still said the rest of the words:

“…… It was very tragic. What will be expected to be born out of it is the arrogance of those who are immersed in peace. ”

"So, are you denying your own organization?"

"I'm not denying. But Fur? Volento is a dangerous man. If the 'Box of Laplace' had been handed over to him, many more would have died. ”

"Fur? Volento. Known as the Red Comet...... Char? Men of the second coming of Aznab! ”

She knew her eyes were full of wavering. Trying to defend but unable to speak, Audrey lowered her head. After watching her for a while, Cadias slowly got up and walked to the window facing the dark courtyard.

"Without his presence, the 'sleeved' would not have been able to grow to the level of a military organization. That's something you can't do. ”

"I'll admit it, but ......"

She doesn't think that rapid growth into a military organization is the best way to do it. Even if you want to change the current situation, there are ways to change it. If I had to say it, it would be nothing more than that. Such self-consciousness made Audrey unable to speak. She knows very well how contradictory it is to deny the war and the army from her own standpoint. But it didn't matter, she just wanted to say that the current direction was dangerous, but there was no way to say what it was. Be sure to state your instincts or feelings correctly, and she won't be able to say anything. The anxiety and irritability of her own powerlessness swirled, and her body trembled as she sat here. If there is a way to let others know their way of thinking without words-

"You're smart and have a sense of responsibility that corresponds to your position, but you're still too young. I understand your feelings, but that won't convince you until you become a true new human. ”

After a brief silence, Cadias said. But Audrey cared more about the phrase "new human" than the admonition in a single sentence, and she looked up at Cadias.

"Can you believe it? That ......"

"Hope is a must. However, in order for hope to continue, sometimes blood must also be shed. ”

Cadias looked at himself head-on and replied. There was a dim glow in his sharp eyes. Audrey had a gut feeling that the man was doing it on purpose.

It's not about the immediate gains and losses, it's about looking at something bigger. He believes in something he can't see yet, and intends to open the forbidden box. There was no unhappiness in this understanding, and Audrey was in a much lighter mood. She even felt that just seeing that look made it worthwhile to be here.

"Please go back. If the person receiving the 'box' is the kind of person you feared, then the 'box' will not be opened anyway. ”

“…… What does this mean? ”

"Because I've done it. That's a Humvee. ”

The corners of his mouth turned up after making a simple operation on the laptop on the table, and turned the screen around. Audrey gasped when she saw what was reflected on it.

"It's ......"

"A signpost to the 'box', or should I say a 'key'......"

Then a couple of pictures were shown, Cadias said.

Audrey's eyes sank, as if the whole person was deflated, and her eyes stared at the picture and said a little blankly. "Is it coming again, Gundma......"