She sensed killing intent in Zhao Bai's words.
Not just killing intent, but incomparable fury as well.
"You know exactly what's in your arsenal. I won't allow you to lose control. If anything unexpected happens, I'll revoke your authorization immediately."
"I know."
"Then why do you still...?"
Zhao Bai had already taken out most of his weapons. They formed a long, narrow corridor, and he stood at its very end like a god awaiting challengers.
"Principal, do you trust me?"
"..."
Theresa did not answer.
If trust could solve everything, Theresa would not have become estranged from the people at headquarters.
She let out a soft sigh.
Resident Evil 7 was running on the screen. Having lost control, the protagonist held up a chainsaw without moving, only for his father-in-law to drive a blade into his kidney, eliciting a horrific scream.
Two seconds later.
The screen was swallowed by dark red, and the scream came to an abrupt stop.
At that instant, a chill wind poured into the living room. The flaxen curtains rubbed together as the wind pushed them, producing a soft rustling sound. Holding the controller and watching the loading bar slowly advance, Theresa suddenly felt a little older.
She could not help recalling so many events from the past.
How she had become disappointed in Schicksal Headquarters; how, inspired by Cecilia, she had founded St. Freya Academy with her; how she had found Kiana and treated her as her own daughter...
Every memory was vivid, as though it had happened only yesterday.
"Fool. Of course I trust you. I trust every one of my students."
Theresa smiled. "Changkong City is under Level One lockdown. No one is allowed outside. I'm giving you one night. During that time, show me everything you can do."
"Whew..."
After hanging