Breaking the silence, Lucien's father was the first to speak. The same old man who treated even his own son with indifference now spoke with courtesy and politeness.
"It was only to find out why Zephyr's compatibility was 100% with every Guide and to advance the study of increasing compatibility rates between Espers and Guides. It was for the good of the world—"
Erick's eyes darkened. He slammed his hand against the table, silencing the old man instantly as his voice thundered.
"I asked whose idea it was!"
The others in the room quickly pointed toward the old man who had just spoken.
Theo O'Connell's face turned pale.
There was a reason why they were all so afraid of Erick Everlette. He was different from all the other S-Ranks in the Awakened Association. To the outside world, he had always been portrayed as a hero. Yet the four heads knew the truth. They knew he was crazy enough to kill every one of them and walk away without the slightest guilt!
