Cursed (2)

Could this be why Heisenberg tried to kill me early on? Because of Ada's arrival?

I let out a dry chuckle at the absurdity of it all.

Ada's presence would safeguard me in the future, yes…

But it could have also been the reason for my death before.

And beyond that, it didn't change the fact that she was risking her position to oppose Leonidas.

I chose not to tell her about what happened on the train. I was grateful to her and didn't want her to feel burdened by guilt.

"Don't get the wrong idea, kid."

This time, it was Vulcan who spoke.

"It's not your sister who's in a tough spot right now. It's quite the opposite."

"What do you mean?"

A brief silence followed before the old butler explained further.