"Sir!" A figure appeared at the entrance to the guard post a moment later.
Shi Li noticed that all the surrounding guards stood at attention respectfully.
The man wore a black military uniform, a cape bearing an insignia, and military boots on his feet.
He approached with an imposing posture.
His oppressive aura was so intense that Shi Li couldn't help but lower her head and stare at the tips of her shoes.
It made her not want to meet his gaze.
"Who gave you this brooch?" the man spoke, his voice as icy as Shi Li had expected.
A chill ran down to the soles of Shi Li's feet.
She clearly hadn't done anything wrong, yet the man's tone gave her the distinct impression she had committed some grave error and was about to be judged for it.
"It was my teacher, Larwen. She wanted me to come to the Federation to pursue a higher level of study," Shi Li said, steadying her nerves and repeating the story she had told earlier.
