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There was a brief silence in the tent. Curtis lightly tapped his fingers on the armrest, still smiling. I know, Ivan told me. You had no choice but to pull the trigger. The detective team should be giving you a medal for that.”

What he didn’t say was that the detective team had decided not to hold Quinlyn responsible for the abbot’s death. The report from 901st Division would also leave out Quinlyn’s shooting of the criminal.

A ten–year–old firing a gun, no matter how accurate, left an impression that was definitely not positive.

“But…” Quinlyn lowered her eyes, her long, curled lashes casting a small shadow on her face. Her tone wasn’t afraid, just puzzled. “At the time, I didn’t know if I should kill him.”

Curtis was surprised, not knowing what she said for a moment.

“Everyone said I shot because I saw the bad guy about to attack, but that’s not really it,” Quinlyn confessed, being totally honest with Curtis. Her eyes fixed on a point as she slipped into her memories.

Quinlyn murmured, “I just knew he was doing wrong, and if he died, more people could be saved. But I didn’t know when it’s okay for someone to die or how big their mistake has to be for it to be fair.”

Every time she mentioned death, it sounded like a child’s innocent remarks, but only Quinlyn understood the weight of those words, having faced such dilemmas many times in the borderlands over the years.

Some people wanted to across the town, crying and begging for mercy, telling how tough life was for them. Quinlyn’s heart softened, and she let them go. But as soon as they turned away, they killed a cop.

Others, with their wives and children, claimed they were seeking medical help. But when stopped at the borderlands, they recklessly caused others‘ deaths.

Quinlyn never went to school. The only one who ever taught her anything was Matthew, but he passed away too soon. And the kind–hearted Fiona lost her mind. So, many times, Quinlyn had to figure things out on her own.

rooftop, looked at the stars, and thought, ‘Would no one have died if I hadn’t guided that family? Would the officer still be alive

much. Even she was considered worthless.

many

would scold her because of her reckless behavior. It seemed like her life had

the woods, she didn’t shoot immediately because she was thinking. The abbot was probably the young monk’s father; they looked so much alike. If the abbot died, the young monk would be

monk’s tears. They

his large hand gently on her head, softly stroking it.

head slightly, feeling puzzled. She was only ten, obviously a

did she know, when they said she was a kid, it was a compliment. It referred to the inherent goodness of human nature, the

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have to formally enlist, you’re too young for that. Just attend

serving the country. At the Wilson residence, it was just about teaching her skills, but at the base, she would see

was worried about not having a place to learn. She added, “Can I learn how to shoot?” as she pointed

Once you’ve learned, you can take down targets like a pro, Curtis laughed, giving her a couple of strong pats on the shoulder, feeling very pleased. Later, he planned to brag to Edward,

a reason to show off. Relaxing, she polished the dinner and then fell asleep

much that she called the family doctor three times

diagnosis that left them at a loss for words- Quinlyn

here to keep watch,” Stanley said, with his arm in a sling, determined not to

directly, “Elowyn, can I have a room to

a bit envious. Being young and bold had its advantages, while they couldn’t find an excuse to stay and could only ask to be notified

of the Wilson residence were left wide open. Various people came in droves–experts working with the Wilsons, leaders from Manldon International School, the chairman of the DigitalKey Group, and senior members from the detective

day than he had in his entire life. Luckily, Claude dropped by with Mandy

kitchen, Zaid hid away and accidentally encountered Claude, who was discreetly wiping sweat off his brow. After an awkward laugh, they both couldn’t help but express relief.