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at was what he considered the greatest honor of his life.
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“But my mother was foolish. She valued the bond she’d shared with him since childhood above everything else. She neglected her other personal guards and ignored her own health. Even after giving birth to my brother and me, she still wanted to bear him a daughter who could become a Guide.
“Multiple miscarriages, handfuls of pills, needles pricking her skin over and over. Her body wasted away, and still she pushed on.
“Until she could no longer carry a child…
Nael’s voice trembled. He took a deep breath and went on.
“She never knew how many illegitimate children my father sired behind her back p>
He let out a hollow laugh. “Like scattering seeds across a field…
“But he had terrible luck. None of the children he fathered with ordinary women awakened their powers. One after another, they even died amid those rushed, cruel experiments meant to force their abilities early.
“…He had planned to put me through the same torture from childhood. But my brother, who had endured so much pain himself, refused to let that happen to me.
“So he begged our father, swore he would become his pride and amaze everyone.
“So he trained relentlessly, skipping meals and sleep with his broken body. Only then did our father relent, just a little.
“What my brother never knew was that our father had already shifted his focus to me.
“To keep it hidden from him, I escaped the skull operations, but the doses of medicine I swallowed every day outnumbered my meals.
“Shortly after my Sentinel powers awakened, my brother burned through his life and died.
“I knew my father’s next target would be me, so I fought desperately to get away from that place.
“Everyone thought I disagreed with my father’s ideals. Some called me ungrateful. Others thought I was foolish.
“… My mother couldn’t see my fear and pain. She acted like she had lost her mind, helping my father ‘pressure me.
“Several times I barely escaped, only for her to send word that she was dying, tricking me into coming
back p>
He lifted a hand to cover half his face. Sorrow glistened in his eyes.
He asked Rainer in an unnervingly calm tone, “Didn’t I have every right to hate them p>
Rainer was stunned by the full truth.
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…That’s why I reached out to those people.
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“Hadn’t he always wanted his bloodline to hold that seat forever? So I handed the thing he cherished most straight to his enemies.
“I wanted him to die knowing he had lost everything p>
Rainer pressed his lips tight, his mind tangled with conflicting emotions.
“Yet…” Nael dropped his gaze. “Then I met her.
“I admit, when I first learned she was a Tier-3S Guide, I planned to use her.
“But later, I saw how much she resembled the old me-trapped, anxious, powerless…
“I wanted her to have the freedom I never got.
“That’s why I killed my father ahead of schedule p>
Rainer’s mind reeled. He stared at Nael in disbelief.
“No matter what, I cannot let you remain as the Federation’s highest-ranking leader.” Rainer’s voice was steady and heavy.
Nael stared blankly into space, indifferent. “Whatever p>
Rainer watched him, then frowned. “You knew how much Lyra cared about Hadrien. Why did you stand by and do nothing while they plotted to kill him p>
Nael spoke flatly. “He was merely a personal guard. She can have plenty more in the future. As long as the goal was reached p>
He muttered under his breath, “It’s just a shame… she found out p>
Rainer narrowed his eyes. “You still don’t think you were wrong p>
Nael turned his head. “Why would I be p>
Rainer let out a bitter laugh. “If you truly believe that, why did you apologize to her a moment ago p>
Nael said, “I only wanted her anger to fade. If it would help, she could have stabbed me a few times p>
Rainer breathed deeply. “You are beyond saving. Rebellious, ruthless, unscrupulous… You are no different from your father p>
Both of them fixate on their own goals and disregard everyone else.
At those words, Nael’s eyes turned icy. Then he shot Rainer a dark, venomous look. “Don’t compare me him p>
Rainer saw there was no reasoning with him anymore.
Hand over your Star Brain. You are not leaving this room p>
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Nael didn’t hesitate.
Raper couldn’t help giving him another look.
“Did you come here today to turn yourself in p>
Nael replied. “You could say that p>
Rainer fixed him with a hard stare. “Ms. Kaelin clearly had no intention of exposing you. Why walk straigh into this trap?
Nael answered, “I just needed to see her with my own eyes.
Rainer asked, “Only for that p>
Nael said, “Only for that p>
Rainer pressed further. “You are the prime minister now. Is there nothing else you want p>
Nael said. “Nothing p>
Rainer did not buy it. “What was the other reason they blocked Yoren’s bid and pushed you into office p>
Nael replied, “The original plan was to negotiate a legal transfer of control over the third- and fourth-tier planets.
Rainer’s expression darkened again. But thinking of Nael’s hatred toward his father, it no longer sounded impossible. He might have handed the whole Federation over without a second thought.
“Are the rebels really satisfied with such a small prize p>
Nael tossed out a cryptic line. “She’s free from both sides now, anyway p>
Rainer’s stomach dropped. “What do you mean p>
Nael closed his mouth after that. No amount of questioning could draw another word from him.
Just then, a sharp knock rattled the door.
“Come in p>
“Commander p>
The aide stepped inside, glanced at Nael’s numb face, then hurried over and whispered fresh intelligence into Rainer’s ear.
“The rebels have invaded Core Prime p>
“What p>
Rainer was shocked. He instinctively looked at Nael.
Did you arrange this p>
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Nael acted as if he had heard nothing, his eyes fixed on empty air.
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Sexing Nael’s indifference, Rainer tore his angry gaze away. He left orders to lock down the room and keep all visitors out. Then he stepped out with his aide.
Once they were far enough, he asked for full details.
“What happened p>
The aide replied, “Someone leaked word that… Ms. Kaelin has been safely rescued, and she will giapublic address to reassure everyone at the press conference p>
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