He showed appropriate hesitation:
"But the work on Professor Yutel's side…"
"There will be others to assist, and if not, don't we still have the 'Eye of Observation' and those old zombies like Record Officer Gould?"
Cassandra interrupted him:
"Moreover, Vinard's project might involve some… cutting-edge technology, which could be helpful for your research."
She leaned forward, lowering her voice:
"However, going over there is not just about being an assistant."
The light in the room seemed to dim slightly.
The projection equipment emitted a faint humming sound.
"I always feel that Vinard is up to something big behind all our backs."
Suspicion flashed in Cassandra's purple eyes:
"That old guy has always been impatient and rigid, but his recent behavior… definitely seems a bit unusual."
She pulled up a document that seemed quite confidential:
