CHAPTER 1.6.7

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" Defectors State!"

The mention of the State sent chills down both Drom's and Harmel's spines.

"Uhm...that's odd, why do you want to go there at a time like this?"

"Neglected as it may be it is still part of the Independent States. Why? Is there something wrong with me going there?"

"... No nothing, it's just that it seems so odd of you."

"It's just a quick visit then I'll be on my way off. By the way the class of state guards I choose this year? They are a promising lot aren't they?"

Drom straightened, " Yes they most definitely are."

"Yes, especially that girl, she was the most auspicious of all. What was her name...uhm Alicia yes!"

Harmel and Drom both rolled their eyes and secretly gave themselves short glances. Things were starting to get suspicious and they both felt it.

" She will definitely be a good addition to the Core. Where is she now?"

Drom swallowed nervously, " She...Uhm, honestly I'm not sure. I haven't yet assigned them their posts so she might be in