SSS-Rank Awakening: My Talent Multiplies Everything novel Chapter 68

Chapter 68: Dun’s Plan [2.]

As if reading his thoughts, Dun spoke again.

"I’ve already begun making preparations."

Kael’s eyes narrowed slightly.

"Oh?"

"I’ve been gathering evidence for years."

There was a bitterness in Dun’s voice now.

The kind that only came from watching injustice for far too long.

"I started collecting information long before I met you. Financial records. Internal documents. Testimonies. Anything I could get my hands on."

Dun let out a slow breath.

"I wasn’t sure if I’d ever get the chance to use any of it, but I kept gathering it anyway."

Kael remained silent as he listened.

The more he heard, the more respect he gained for the man.

Most people complained when faced with corruption.

Some cursed it behind closed doors.

Very few quietly prepared for years waiting for the perfect opportunity to strike back.

Dun continued.

"I’ve also contacted some of the victims."

"Victims?" Kael asked.

"Yeah."

His voice became quieter.

"People whose lives were ruined because of him. People who were pressured into silence."

A brief pause followed.

"A few of them agreed to step forward when the time comes."

Kael slowly nodded.

That made sense.

People weren’t afraid because they lacked courage.

Most were afraid because they were alone.

Standing against someone powerful by yourself was terrifying.

But when dozens of people stood together?

Things became different.

Suddenly the risk didn’t seem quite so impossible.

Dun hesitated before speaking again.

"So I wanted to ask something."

"What is it?"

"Would your sister be interested?"

Kael frowned.

"My sister?"

"Yeah."

Dun’s tone softened.

"I mean... she’s one of the victims too, isn’t she?"

The room suddenly felt colder.

A dangerous glint flashed through Kael’s eyes.

Even now, merely thinking about what that bastard had tried to do to Lyra was enough to make his blood boil.

Dun seemed to notice it as well because he quickly continued.

"I’m not trying to pressure her."

"I just thought she deserved the chance to decide for herself."

There was a brief pause after Dun’s words.

Kael frowned slightly as he lowered the phone from his ear for a moment before raising it again.

Lyra stepping forward as a victim?

He wasn’t sure how he felt about that.

Part of him wanted nothing to do with it. He had no desire to drag his sister back into that mess. She had already suffered enough because of that bastard. The last thing he wanted was for her to be forced to relive those experiences in front of cameras and strangers.

But at the same time...

Dun wasn’t wrong.

The decision wasn’t his to make.

Lyra was her own person.

If she wanted to speak out, then she deserved the chance to choose for herself.

After a few moments of thought, Kael finally nodded.

"Alright," he said. "I’ll let her know about it and get back to you once I hear her response."

"That’s all I’m asking," Dun replied. "No pressure."

The conversation continued for a while after that.

They discussed several details regarding the research project, future funding requirements, and some logistical arrangements Dun would need moving forward.

Nothing too complicated.

Just enough to ensure everything would continue running smoothly.

Eventually the call came to an end.

Kael placed his phone down on the bed and stretched his arms overhead.

His shoulders cracked.

Time slipped away. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

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