This wasn't just confirmation of a connection. It was a declaration of power.
The kind that could shift the balance across entire sectors without a single move being made openly.
On stage, Adam turned his head slightly toward Remedy, catching her profile for a brief second. Then he faced forward again, saying nothing. His role was clear, to remain ambiguous.
And he played it perfectly.
Behind the mask, his gaze swept across the crowd slowly, letting the pressure build naturally.
****
The impact of her answer spread faster than the noise itself.
For years, one question had lingered in the background, quietly debated but never answered. Why would a Saint intervene at all? Especially in a matter as contained as the Reliance launch incident.
Saints didn't act without reason.
Their existence alone was enough to dominate entire sectors.
