To protect the researchers' creativity, the Seed of the Mind Murphy planted in them was a "magical contract" that did not affect free will. As long as they obeyed the rules within the contract, they could think completely freely.
Thus, the researchers were able to preserve their own unique beliefs, worldview, and personalities.
It was possible for Agent Valery to remain loyal to his country while obeying the rules. It was just that, within the scope of the contract's rules, he could not be loyal to his country.
Murphy pulled over a stool and sat down opposite him.
"Let's talk," Murphy said, waving a hand and removing the restraint over the other man's mouth. "Valery Lermontov, what exactly are you loyal to?"
"Kill me. I won't say anything." Valery lowered his head.
"Even though you know I've already read your memories, and everything you know has already entered my mind? In effect, you've already betrayed your motherland."
Valery furrowed his brow in pain. "I didn't. That wasn't something I could decide."
"True. Loyalty can be a very subjective concept. So what exactly is the object of your loyalty?"
Valery said nothing, but Murphy nodded. "I see. Faith. I'm a little moved, brother."
"Don't read my mind, devil! Is it fun to read other people's minds whenever you want?! You voyeur! Disgusting!" Valery seemed to have been enraged.
"You're not really angry." Murphy was still maintaining real-time mind-reading on him. "It's hard for people to disguise their emotions, even if you're already a master in that field. But under high-level Legilimency, all your thoughts are as obvious as fish floating on the surface of the water. Hiding and pretending mean nothing to me. Let's be a little more open with each other. It'll make this easier for both of us."
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