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Marissa listened to the man’s words, and her eyes narrowed into slits. She had long suspected that Aelfric might have facilitated Peridot Consortium’s infiltration into Doomsday Base.

Nonetheless, without solid evidence and given Aelfric’s crucial role as deputy chief instructor, she had set aside her doubts. His personal interests were deeply intertwined with the base’s, making it seem improbable that he would betray Doomsday Base for Peridot Consortium.

But now, someone from the Peridot Consortium claimed that Aelfric had privately confessed to aiding their infiltration into the core of the Doomsday Base. The revelation gnawed at Marissa’s mind.

Why would he do that?

Marissa wasn’t alone in her suspicions. Clarissa shared them as well. Clarissa didn’t rush to ask the man what the “another thing” he mentioned was, instead focusing on the perplexing revelation.

“What proof does Aelfric have that he helped us infiltrate Doomsday Base back then? And why would he do it?” she demanded, her voice sharp with skepticism.

The man responded, “Aelfric said that when we first infiltrated the periphery of Doomsday Base, he overheard our conversation and decided to help us.”

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us as soon as we breached

system is among the most advanced in the world. As

the supposedly impregnable Doomsday Base was easier to penetrate than we anticipated. So, it was Aelfric who helped

filled with unspoken questions and mounting distrust. Finally,

have a common enemy,” the man replied. “Aelfric initially intended to wipe us out when he discovered our presence at the periphery of Doomsday Base. But after overhearing

Mallow too?” Clarissa

base. He was a prodigy, almost set to become King’s successor.

in every way, even taking the position of King’s successor. It would be strange if Aelfric doesn’t hate Black

own, he tried to use us. Unfortunately, we failed back then.” Clarissa chuckled. “Over the years, he’s repeatedly sent messages through intermediaries, hoping to meet me. His goal remains the same — to team

secret meeting a few days ago, Aelfric expressed the same sentiment,

to eliminate Black Mallow is out of the question. But

work with Aelfric

a contract with the Daniels Group instead. Aelfric harbors a grudge and wants to find Dr. Finley

mirthless laugh. “But does he have a