They were certain of one thing: even if it hadn't been proven yet, Frank's past life held betrayal somewhere within it.
After a long pause, Jade finally spoke, her tone measured. "Isn't that method… flawed?"
The guard shook his head slowly, his expression firm. "That isn't a flaw."
Jade reacted immediately, his tone sharp but controlled.
"Circumstances differ from life to life. Someone might have committed terrible acts in their past life and even harmed a base, but in this life, they may genuinely want to repent and ensure they never repeat the same mistake."
The guards studied Jade closely, their gazes deep and unreadable.
One of them finally spoke, his voice steady.
"If that's truly the case, then such a person would indeed be given a chance to repent. However, that depends entirely on intent. If the repentance is genuine, special consideration will be given. Beyond that, we can't promise anything."
