Chapter 42
Chapter 42
‘3518, the first rebellion.’
It was a year buried in the distant past, more than 200 years ago. To me, who hadn’t even lived a full century, it felt like something from an unfathomable time.
Kinuan had said that there was a rebellion in the Empire in 3518.
“I’ve never heard of it before. Is it a part of history the Empire is hiding?”
“They don’t hide it, but they don’t teach it either. If you’re not interested, you’ll never know.”
I hesitated, wondering if I should ask more. Kinuan must have sensed my dilemma because he waited in silence.
“...So, an Akies Victima user is highly likely to be connected to the rebels—or rather, terrorists—one way or another. It’s all about their roots, after all.”
After some deliberation, I spoke.
“That’s why the Empire keeps track of Akies Victima users and compiles a list. But even Investigator Jillian Campbell probably only knows that Akies Victima has ties to the rebels. He has no idea that it was Noel Mullizcane who created the technique.”
The connection between Noel Mullizcane and Akies Victima was classified information. I turned the thought over in my mind.
“Is the fact that Noel was the founder of Akies Victima really that important?”