Human and the Tree (Part 2)

"That's it."

Refesa threw one leg over the other as Silvana's silhouette lowered its head. They both passed out, which meant the Gene Diffusion had begun.

After pausing for a moment, Stina lowered her gaze downward.

"Ms. Refesa, do you think they can handle it? As far as I know, the higher-ups at the Citadel speak favorably of Adam as a Phantom."

"Well, it all depends on them. And yes, Adam actually has potential. If you do your research, the public doesn't like him because he puts his goals and his people above everything else."

"But..."

The corners of her lips went up, forming a sly smirk.

"Who cares what they think? The opinion of those who don't know what power is, who have never been in the Dead Lands, is irrelevant."

"Hmm..." Stina mused thoughtfully, "What about Silvana? Is she of any particular value?"

Without delay, Refesa shrugged.