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Callen's steps stayed firm as he entered the area of his house. Beside him, Rosalin followed without saying much, her eyes quietly observing every corner."This place is safe overall. Lucas won't dare cause trouble here because that would be the same as going against the military," Rosalin muttered."That's why he attacked my wife and daughter outside this area," Callen replied, a dark look passing through his expression. But his face returned to normal as he rang the bell.Without waiting long, the door opened right away. Ivy appeared with a warm smile that looked truly sincere. "You're back," she said softly.From behind her, Lily ran forward with a bright face. "Dad!" she called out with excitement.A faint smile appeared on Callen's face as he patted Lily's head. "I'm home."But that warmth only lasted for a moment. Ivy's attention shifted to the figure behind him. Her smile slowly faded, and Lily's steps stopped. That small gaze turned uncertain when she saw Rosalin.The change w
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The silence in the room felt heavy. Helena opened her mouth slightly, but no sound came out. Her gaze stayed fixed on the screen, as if she hoped what she saw was just a system error."This… is impossible," one of the women behind her muttered.Aaron was still staring at the screen, his fingers stiff above the keyboard. He swallowed slowly. "This data comes directly from the central database," he said quietly. "It can't be wrong."Rosalin remained standing calmly. Her expression didn't change at all, since she already expected their reaction to be like this.Callen glanced at the women. "Still want to say I manipulated the data?" he asked with a mocking smirk.Helena flinched. "You…!" she snapped, but her voice had lost its earlier sharpness.Another woman tried to defend herself. "S-she could… have special access to change the database," she said hesitantly. "Or the system is wrong!"Aaron immediately shook his head. "No," he said firmly. "This level of access isn't something anyone
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The guard agreed with hesitation. "Alright… I'll check her identity," he said carefully while glancing at Rosalin.He gave a polite gesture. "Please cooperate, miss."But before they could move, Helena stepped forward. "We're coming along. We need to see it ourselves!"The guard looked surprised. "You can't, ma'am," he replied quickly. "The identity verification procedure can't be witnessed by—""Why not?" one of the women cut in, raising her voice. "What if she does something sneaky?"Helena nodded in agreement. "That's right. Someone like this guy could manipulate the data."The guard tried to calm them. "This system is directly connected to the military database," he explained. "It can't be tampered with easily."But they didn't want to listen."Or maybe you're working with him?" another woman accused with a suspicious look. "Because he knows Brigadier General Pierce?"The guard immediately panicked. "N-No! I'm just doing my duty—""That's enough," Rosalin finally cut in.All eyes
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The car stopped right in front of the large gate of Ironcrest Compound. Rosalin stepped out first, her eyes sweeping the area."So this is where you're staying for now?" she asked as she glanced at Callen.Callen gave a relaxed nod. "Just temporary," he replied. "The environment is quite calm as long as no one tries to cause trouble."Ironcrest Compound was known as a residence for military families. The buildings were neat, security was tight, and most of the residents were active or retired officers.But that calm atmosphere didn't last long.Near the entrance gate, right by the multipurpose building, a group of women from the housing committee was sitting together. As soon as they saw Callen arrive with a woman they didn't recognize, their attention immediately shifted."Look at that," one of them whispered. "He's back again, and now he's bringing another woman."Helena, who was sitting in the middle, frowned right away. "I still haven't forgotten what happened before. He dared to
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Henrietta took a slow breath after her coughing eased. She closed her eyes for a moment, then opened them again with a sharp gaze, even though her body was weak. "A military duty is simple. Protect the people of the Empire."Callen listened carefully. Henrietta continued, her voice a little weaker. "But the enemy doesn't always come from outside. Sometimes they appear from within.""You're right. Internal conflict can also threaten the Empire's security," Callen replied."Lucas came to me when he had just taken the throne.""To persuade you to join him?""Not just persuade." Henrietta's gaze drifted far away. "He tried to convince me that what he did was for stability."Callen let out a low snort. "A classic excuse," he said coldly."He approached many people. Those with influence, those with power," Henrietta continued.She paused for a moment. Some accepted. But others refused firmly. I couldn't stand on the side of someone who seized power like that.""He tried the same thing with
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Henrietta closed her eyes for a moment, then opened them again. She glanced toward Rosalin, who was still standing at the side of the room."Leave us for a moment."Rosalin frowned. "Are you sure?" she asked, her tone hesitant. She glanced at Callen, as if making sure everything was safe.Henrietta gave a faint smile. "I'm not that weak that I'd die just from talking for a while. Go.""Alright," Rosalin sighed. She looked at Callen for a moment. "Don't let her talk too much."Callen gave a short nod. "I know her limits."Rosalin turned around and walked out of the room. A few seconds passed without a word. Henrietta stared at the ceiling, as if gathering her thoughts."That coup..." she said, her voice clear but weak. "It wasn't as simple as people say."Callen just sat there, his eyes on her."The previous emperor, Grant," Henrietta continued, "managed to weaken the leaders of the four noble families."Callen frowned. "I've heard that, but in a version I believe has been changed.""T
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