"Why didn't you fight them?!" Eva screamed. "You're a pure S-rank! You could get us out!"
"If I did, I would be classified as a terrorist alongside you, and a civil war would erupt in the Golden Sector that would destroy half the city," Kirion said with deadly bitterness.
"Alexander gave me a choice: either I officially sign your execution order… or be executed with you. To protect what remains of the honorable people in my division… I had to sign your condemnation papers."
"You… you cowardly traitor!" Aiden shouted, breaking down.
Valisera laughed—a blood-choked cough.
"Don't blame him, Aiden. Kirion chose the logical solution. Staying alive is better than dying with a team of fools. You're a smart coward, Kirion."
"Forgive me, Valisera," Kirion said, his voice choking.
