Vera had given the order.
Instantly, the mechanics and engineers began a full diagnostics on Lady Quiet.
All the while Soren did not let Billy go—holding on so tight that he looked like a two-year-old scared to leave their mom.
Soon, a panicking mechanic stepped forward with a holographic tablet.
He looked towards Soren, still holding the bleeding Billy captive, and then turned to Edward Kanta.
He swallowed as he kept wiping the sweat off his forehead.
And then he leaned in, raising a hand to block prying eyes and ears, as he whispered into Edward's ear.
Edward's eyes flew open. "WHAT!?"
"Got you." Soren muttered, finally letting go of Billy.
The moment he did, the guards and Red Swords stormed him.
Beatings rained down, but he simply crouched, protecting his face and vital organs as best as possible.
"STOP!" A voice amplified by soul energy was heard, shocking all the guards and Red Swords into backing off.
It was Vera.
