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Chapter 471
"So? Did I say something wrong?"Joseph looked at the trio’s reaction and asked again, his tone calm yet probing.It wasn't until Joseph repeated the question that the three men snapped out of their stunned silence."Uh… Oh! Yes, of course we know you! How could we not?" Eryndor Vexley was the first to respond, forcing a smile."Yes, yes, of course we know you. We've known each other for a long time." "Yeah, yeah, old friends. Haha…" Tharion Morvek and Kaelen Dristan quickly chimed in, their voices eager, almost too eager."Then, do we have any past… history between us?" Joseph furrowed his brows slightly, his tone growing sharper."Huh? No, no! Why would there be anything unpleasant between us?" Eryndor Vexley denied hastily."I only asked if we had a past. I didn’t say it was unpleasant. Or… are you admitting there was something unpleasant?" Joseph seized on the slip in Eryndor’s words. The guilt written across their faces was as clear as day.Too guilty. Far too guilty."Old
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Joseph was momentarily speechless. Wasn’t this just a gamble?And gambling was something he despised most in life. What if he did become a fool? What would happen to the young girl?At that thought, Joseph’s mind instinctively turned to Alice. Then, the image of Heidi surfaced as well, stirring a storm of emotions within his heart.“Kid, it’s not worth it. Your master must’ve had his reasons for doing this.”“A fifty-fifty chance isn’t worth the bet.”“Definitely not. If you become a fool, Elysia would lose a rising star in scientific research.”Everyone tried to dissuade him.“I agree,” Joseph sighed. “I can’t afford to gamble—because I can’t afford to lose.”“Then let things take their course. Follow your master’s instructions.”“Exactly. Lie low, wait for the right time.”“Weren’t we supposed to be eating? Why hasn’t anyone touched their chopsticks?”“Yeah, the food’s gone cold. Honestly, I’m starving over here.”At last, someone remembered the purpose of the gathering.“Yes, we sh
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“We only know that your master commands a powerful military force, guarding the southern and southeastern borders.”“He’s a high-ranking official, yet remarkably low-profile. As for his personal life, we know next to nothing.”“Indeed. Though we’ve worked with him often, we can hardly say we truly understand him. But he’s a good man—he always treated us researchers with respect.”“Many of the Academy's projects and funding were secured by him. He’s always been a staunch advocate for both scientific advancement and military strength.”“One of his favorite sayings was: ‘Truth lies within the range of cannon fire.’ Among the powerful, he’s one of the rare pragmatists.”“He’s nothing like those sycophants in the College of Humanities, writing flattering essays and whitewashing reality. That’s why they despise him.”“…”Everyone chimed in, their voices overlapping.“Every time I try to recall the past, there’s this overwhelming sense of something missing. It’s like I’ve forgotten something
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"Everyone, let’s give Professor Wilson a chance to speak. One question at a time, please," Gerald Ortiz said, stepping in to calm the crowd.Only then did the room quiet down.Joseph took a breath and began slowly, "The reason I’ve forgotten so much… is because of my Master. He used certain methods on me—methods that erased many of my memories."He touched his head, his expression clouded with uncertainty."Your master… Eugene Wilson?" someone asked.The moment that name was spoken, the expressions around the room shifted—curious, wary, nostalgic."You know my master?" Joseph’s eyes lit up with hope."We know of him," someone answered. "But we can’t say we truly understand him.""It’s because of your master that you ever had the chance to meet us.""He was a remarkable man, your legitimate teacher. Compared to him, we’re only half your mentors at best.""Years ago, he was dismissed by the higher-ups. After that, he became elusive—only showing up occasionally to check on you.""The las
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As he entered, every pair of eyes in the room turned to him. The silence that followed made Joseph freeze for a moment."Good afternoon, everyone," he greeted awkwardly. "I thought this was just a casual dinner with Old Mr. Ortiz. I didn’t expect all of you to be here."Laughter and replies came from every direction:"We were always planning to be here.""We didn’t tell you so we wouldn’t scare you off.""It was also for confidentiality—couldn’t make it too public.""Don’t be nervous, Professor Wilson. We’re not bad people.""Exactly. We’re the good kind of old folks—no hidden agendas here.""Yeah, just friendly faces.""…"The chorus of voices responded one after another."Please, Professor Wilson, have a seat. This one—this is the seat of honor," Gerald Ortiz said, guiding him toward the most prominent spot.Joseph hesitated. "I really shouldn't… All of you are my seniors. It feels inappropriate for me to sit there.""This kid hasn’t changed a bit—still so polite and reserved.""Al
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That afternoon, both Joseph and Alice had only one class at two o’clock and were done before four.After class, Joseph went straight to the parking lot to wait for Alice. Since he had dinner plans with the investigation team, he didn’t stay behind to answer the students’ questions.When he arrived, Alice hadn’t come down yet, so he got into the car to wait.A few minutes later, Alice arrived—along with Mason Alvarez, who got in with her and sat in the back seat."Let’s go home, Joseph!" Alice chirped sweetly."Professor Alvarez, do you need a ride back to your place?" Joseph asked."My place? No way—we’re going to your place," Mason said cheerfully. "It’s the weekend tomorrow, and I’m sleeping over with your little sweetheart tonight.""Besides, she says you’ve been super busy the past few days. I’m here to help take care of her. Aren’t I just the best?"She wrapped an arm around Alice’s waist, eliciting a playful grimace of protest."Is she taking care of you, or are you taking care
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