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“We’ve all seen what those four are capable of. No matter how advanced the enemy’s weapons or combat strength are, a powerful commander can handle those problems.”
Davis added calmly, “The other cadets haven’t gone to the Golden Triad yet, so they won’t be affected. Besides, if they need support, they’ll contact you themselves. For now, Mr. Mercer, there’s no need to worry too much about them.”
After saying that, he picked up his coffee and took a sip. looking completely unconcerned.
Hearing this, the tension that had been weighing on Valen finally eased.
It was true. With Thora and the others’ abilities, they did not need him to worry excessively. They had both the strength to face powerful enemies and the intelligence to adapt on the spot.
“Mr. Ewing is right. I was being a bit impatient,” Valen admitted sincerely.
Davis smiled. “I understand your concern for the students. Even though you’re strict with them, Mr. Mercer, you’re always thinking about their safety.”
Valen cleared his throat, feeling slightly awkward. Being described that way by Davis felt a little uncomfortable. Still, he maintained his usual serious expression and did not respond.
“As for Blue Star Research Institute…” Davis’s expression suddenly darkened. “Have Thora and the others. stay alert. Given how cunning they are, getting solid evidence against them won’t be easy.”
“Yes.” Valen nodded, then suddenly thought of something. “What about their artificial werewolves? How should they be handled if encountered?”
“Execute them on sight,” Davis said coldly.
Valen’s heart jolted. He paused briefly before immediately saluting. “Yes, sir!”
When it came to the artificial werewolves created by Blue Star Research Institute, their policy had always been execution on the spot.
The hostility between Blue Star Military Academy and Blue Star Research Institute had existed for a long time. At its core, the conflict stemmed from completely opposing views on biotechnology.
Clashing ideologies had gradually turned into open hostility.
In addition, Blue Star Military Academy’s database held nearly all of Blue Star’s core information. Meanwhile, Blue Star Research Institute harbored many secrets that could not be exposed, and it desperately needed access to that database. On one hand, it did everything possible to avoid having its o data entered into the system. On the other hand, it tried relentlessly to seize control of the database. Over time, the rivalry escalated into armed conflict.
Blue Star Research Institute had even plotted to destroy Blue Star Military Academy altogether, repeatedly sending undercover agents into the academy to sabotage it.
Although most of those infiltrators were eventually exposed, they never left behind any evidence. No information could be extracted from them, because the moment they revealed even a single detail, they would self-destruct.
The enemy was extremely cunning. Even when the academy conducted thorough examinations afterward,
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As for the conflict between the academy and the research institute, other nations largely turned a blind eye as long as they were not affected. After all, both sides were funded by various countries, and on the surface they still had to maintain the appearance of peaceful coexistence.
In the end, the major empires were already locked in constant rivalry and undercurrents of competition.
This invisible war had always been tightly bound to interests and power.
At the same time, on the thirteenth floor of the library building.
Adrian leaned against a bookshelf, holding the same book Thora had once read.
He had already memorized its contents, yet he continued flipping through it page by page.
It was as if doing so allowed him to recreate every movement Thora had made while reading it, to feel what she had felt at the time and understand her thoughts.
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