Chapter 558

Lucius wasted no time piling on. "The Directorate has always stood apart from factional disputes. Kendrick has upheld that standard for years. It would be a shame to see that reputation dragged into unnecessary conflict now."

They closed in from both sides, trying to box Kendrick into their narrative.

Kendrick didn't rise to it. If anything, he seemed to consider their words, giving a small, thoug