Chapter 135: Echoes of Memory
The atmosphere grew heavy as Adam turned toward UV2. The weight of their shared history, the truths left untold, and the looming specter of past decisions pressed down on the room like a suffocating fog. UV2 hesitated, preparing to continue his explanation, but Adam raised a hand, halting him mid-sentence.
"Wait," Adam said, his voice calm but firm, his piercing gaze locking onto UV2’s. "I want to see it for myself."
UV2 froze, caught off guard by Adam’s words. His brows furrowed in surprise, the hesitation in his expression betraying his uncertainty. "But, Lord Adam—" he began, only to stop as Adam took a step closer.
Before UV2 could voice his concerns, Adam placed a reassuring hand on his shoulder. The gesture, though gentle, carried an undeniable authority. "Don’t worry," Adam said, his tone steady and resolute. "You don’t need to relive this pain anymore. I’ll see it myself."
UV2’s tension eased slightly, though his wide eyes betrayed his lingering unease. Slowly, he nodded, then sank to his knees, his head bowing in submission. "As you wish, my lord," he murmured, his voice barely audible.
Adam took a deep breath, closing his eyes as he extended his hand toward UV2’s head. A faint, otherworldly glow surrounded his palm, shimmering softly as he tapped into his administrative powers. The connection flared to life, a stream of UV2’s memories flowing into Adam’s consciousness.
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The world around Adam dissolved into a blur of light and color, reshaping itself into a vivid, tangible scene from the past.
When the haze cleared, he found himself standing in what appeared to be a sleek, futuristic office. The room was immaculate, its walls and floor constructed of pristine white tiles that gleamed under the soft illumination of embedded lights.
Directly in front of Adam stood UV2, seated at a white desk with a glowing blue holographic screen projected in front of him.
The desk, like the walls and floor, was composed of a smooth, glossy material, its minimalist design exuding an air of efficiency. UV2’s face was youthful, free from the weariness Adam had seen in the present.