45 37. Silent Counterattack

"Jarvis..."

The fully-armed Imperial Army was about to set out, and Corporal Mars raised his hand to touch the silent Sin Soldier's shoulder.

Since the quarrel between Alvin and Pim, Noland Lee had been lost in thought, like a silent rock capable of obeying commands.

This made Corporal Mars feel a bit uneasy.

"Jarvis, don't take Pim's words to heart. He's an Intelligence Department 2 investigator who always doubts everything. Every day, his job is only to question this and that."

Corporal Mars patted Noland Lee's shoulder:

"You were indeed chosen by Intelligence Department 4 to carry out a secret plan. But that doesn't mean you'll be silenced by them. Only Intelligence Department 2 and 6 could do such a thing. Our Department 4 values discipline and honor. We won't do anything to you unless you betray the Empire. Trust me."

"Yes, sir..."

Noland Lee slowly exhaled, nodded, and replied in agreement: