After a short silence, Steven began his words. "The dispute between The Conservative Faction and
The Reformist Faction has been there for forever. It is no longer news that's worth discussing," he said
in an indifferent tone.
"Besides, I have withdrawn a long time ago. There is nothing that I could do even with the power I had
then. As for Molly, she is no more than an ordinary kid. She has nothing to do with all of these either,"
he said slowly and convincingly.
Edgar did not find Steven's answers surprising. He had expected that the conversation would end up
like this even before he brought him. He knitted his brows and made a helpless, pitiful expression.
"It's not that simple. You know me Uncle Steven, I would be more than glad if Molly is happy and safe,"
he hesitated for a second and then said in a light voice," I am afraid it has something to do with your
past."
A flare of rage came over Steven's eyes. To him, the memories of the past should remain buried in the
past. There was no point hanging from it all the time. After a short pause, he drew herself back and
said in a calm voice," It has been so long since those days. Sometimes, I couldn't even distinguish it
from a dream. There is no winner from it, the dead are dead. And for those who are still alive, there is
nothing for them but to live under the horror from the disaster."
"After so many years, The Conservative Faction and The Reformist Faction are still picking up on that
thing? I am afraid it is no more than an excuse," Steven continued pointedly.
There was a short silence. Edgar did not answer at once. His mind brooded on how he should lead the
conversation to his purpose. Gradually, he smiled in a humble and sincere manner.
"Uncle Steven, the true reason I brought you here today is to let you know my stand in the whole
situation," he said in a rather assured tone.
"You knew it was me who sacrificed myself that year. And today, I am willing to do the same thing," he
continued.
"Just as long as I made sure that Molly is safe, that's not the only thing I can do. I can do more, with no
strings attached," he emphasized.
Steven frowned his eyes and smiled slightly in helplessness. "I understand your affection for her. And I
know you worry about her," he started.
"But it's not like I have control with the situation. Everything is traveling on its own designated orbit, you
can't just rush into and veer it off," he said.
"However, you could stop her from pushing herself to the top of the blade," he retorted, with the smile
still lingering awkwardly on his face.
"For her, I am totally willing to sacrifice anything that I have, no matter what it is. And of course, I
wouldn't blink an eye if I have to do something for the sake of her safety," Edgar said in reply as his
eyes turned darker and fixed as he spoke.
Steven smiled as well, and there was a grimace of mockery in his smile. With years of being in the Wolf
SWAT Team, he understood more than anyone else about the tricky intention in his words. However, he
did not want to reveal it in front of his face. "Molly is my daughter. I would never do anything to harm
her!" he said, pandering.
"I am so glad that you care about her so much," Edgar's face instantly lightened up in a wonderful,
amazing smile.
After hearing Steven's words, he stood up on his feet and added hot water for Steven's tea.
Then, Edgar sat down again and continued," However, with due respect, I am not quite comfortable
with your way of utilizing her as a weapon." There was a tang of coldness in his tone.
Steven ceased his smile at once by the words of Edgar. His face went tense and unsatisfied.
"For some reasons, I must do it. I don't have a choice. As a soldier and fighter from the Wolf SWAT
Team, you and I have a lot in common. I don't believe in the least that you don't understand my
commitment and persistence from that year till today. I totally understand how many apologies I owe
you all, be it to those who have died or to you." he said, there was pity and shame in his voice.
Edgar looked around, sensing the subtle change in the atmosphere. In his heart, he knew he was
telling the truth. Anyone who had been through the Wolf SWAT Team was bound to have some
extraordinary and disastrous experience. He understood him on this point. However, understanding him
did not mean he could tolerate his harmful way on Molly. "I'm not concerned about all those stuff. I'm
just concerned about how much I have sacrificed for Molly's sake. And as I have sacrificed so much, I
don't want all of my efforts to go in vain!" he said, with a determined look in his eyes.
Noting the tension in the atmosphere, Steven suddenly lapsed into a smile. "Unsolved matters should
be resolved sooner or later. I understand your feelings toward Molly, and I am completely aware you
have sacrificed so much for her," he started.
"Regardless, you couldn't stop me. The plan is already on its way. It's like an arrow in a flight after
pulling the strings. You have no other way but to shoot. You do understand what I mean, don't you?" he
said, looking closely into Edgar' s eyes.
Without a word, he rose and walked towards the door.
As he was about to take his leave, he stopped in front of the door, tilted his head slightly aside and
spoke in thoughtful and prospective tone," Eddy, I know you understand it yourself. With what's
currently happening, The Conservative Faction is utilizing all the sources they could get to pry on the
resources of The Reformist Faction. The situation is getting worse and tenser," Steven stated in hope
to let Edgar see through things.
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