Unexpected Turn of Events

At the beginning, Rowan's attention was entirely focused on Cecil, and on finding the reason why the induction, which he had thought was a complete success, had turned into its current state.

However, as his mood gradually calmed, he noticed the unusual nature of this location itself.

Yet, he still had several lingering doubts. First, the matter regarding Cecil certainly counted as one. Second, why would this Biological Laboratory be guarded by an elder who was clearly from the Foundation-Inheritance Faction?

It was not that he held any prejudice against the Foundation-Inheritance Faction, but they were inherently the most inclined toward artificial intelligence and mechanical paths, and this faction was the most prone to producing those members of the Machine Cult.

If Saide were secretly a member of the Machine Cult, he would be naturally at odds with biological technology, and he held the highest authority here. If he wanted to cause any sabotage, it would be truly effortless.

Therefore, according to normal logic, the supervisor elder here should at least be from the West-Exchange Faction, or at the very least, from the relatively neutral Loyalty-Praise Faction.

However, judging by Saide's extensive use of artificial intelligence and Mechanical Servant, he was likely trying to show that he had a clear conscience. After all, there were only so many elders; even if they didn't know each other's roots, they were aware of each other's reputations. Rather than being secretive, it was better to display it like this and accept questioning and supervision.

But Rowan still couldn't fathom why, even if Saide had a clear conscience, those from the West-Exchange Faction would feel at ease letting someone from the Foundation-Inheritance Faction run things here.

Thus, Saide must have exerted great effort, either himself or through the forces behind him, to obtain this