Reynald looked up at Oliver afterward.“I want you to create the drawing now and submit it to me,” he commanded, his voice exuding authority. “I’ll have my people look into it.”“Yes, Sir,” Oliver affirmed.Afterward, both of them left the strategy room.They had found Charlie and Zerenette waiting for them outside. Reynald was taken aback, but he immediately regained his composure.“I thought you were going to stay in the office for a while,” Reynald said, looking Zerenette in the eye. “What are you doing here?”“I’m done filling Charlie with the details, and I’m sure that Oliver did that to you a

Reynald paused, then he spoke,“Not only should the employees know about her return. The board of directors must be informed, too.”Upon hearing those words, Oliver immediately knew what Reynald wanted to do.“You’ve got to be kidding me.”But it only shocked him to see the seriousness in Reynald’s face.“I understand that they need to know about Zerenette’s return, but combining it with the statement you said about the Legion’s business side…”His voice trailed off, while Reynald’s lips curved into a smirk.“Yes,” Reynald said, his voice lower than before as he looked Oliver in the eye. “I wanted her to take an active part when it comes to business.”Oliver’s jaw fell.‘Instead of being in the strategy department, helping us on the ongoing mission, he’ll place her directly in something that requires higher experience and authorization?’“You told me to recognize her skills, and that’s exactly what I’ve been doing,” Reynald said, looking Oliver in the eye, his brows furrowing.“But wh

“You know what I’m capable of. But why are you placing me on something that wasn’t my expertise in the first place?” Zerenette added, not even hiding the annoyance in her tone.Upon hearing those words, Vale chuckled sarcastically.“And what’s the expertise you’re talking about, Zerenette?” he asked, raising an eyebrow. “Someone of your age doesn’t have any expertise yet. You’re at the age of exploring things.”Zerenette clenched her fists.Before, the board was only subtle in showing disapproval of her being a part of the Legion, given that Reynald was backing her up.However, this time, as a few years had passed and they had gained more power, they aren’t bothering to hide it anymore.“She’s capable in the strategy department. Everyone knows that, but you’re just denying it,” Pierce said, his tone low and authoritative, looking Zerenette in the eye.“I’m not defending her, but I’m the one who worked with her before she got sick. You don’t have the right to invalidate her capabilitie

Vale’s eyes widened upon hearing those words. He didn’t expect Pierce to make that suggestion.“What the hell are you talking about?” he asked, the annoyance evident in his voice. “Why would she join the intelligence department?”“Because her knowledge is crucial to the mission, and like what Reynald said, the knowledge gap increases over time,” Pierce explained, clicking his tongue.“Why? You don’t want to? You’ll have Zerenette under your authority. What is there to lose?”Vale didn’t answer immediately. Instead, he clenched his fists, doing his best to control his emotions.For other people, Zerenette working in the intelligence department wouldn’t be a problem. But Vale thought it could bring him to a disadvantage.It’s because Zerenette was somehow more intelligent than all of them, and if it was confirmed, then Vale would lose his position as the head to a mere child.“She’s not suitable for the intelligence department,” Vale said, the finality evident in his voice.Pierce tilte

It wasn’t arrogance, but the weight of Oliver’s experience in the field that the five of them could ever equal.Caleb hated being defeated, but at this point, he couldn’t speak a single word, knowing that Oliver would reveal more information if he fought back.“That’s all, Oliver,” Reynald said, his lips curving into a smile. “I know you’re busy, so you can leave now.”“Alright. I have an ongoing meeting with Legion V, too,” Oliver informed. “I’ll ask for your feedback about the plan once it is finalized.”Reynald nodded. “Great. I’ll wait for that.”Oliver only nodded in response.He turned to leave, but before that, Oliver stopped by Caleb’s side, speaking just loud enough for him to hear.“Next time you challenge me, make sure you’ve done more than read reports about battles,” he said, his tone dangerously low. “Because I don’t just read. I live in them.”After that, Oliver walked out. The heavy door closed behind him.The room stayed quiet for a few seconds before Pierce let out a