“Oh? It seems you two have quite the bond I take it.”

Spencer walked at a slower pace than usual, as if not really caring for the fate of their intended targets. To be fair, the two criminals had nowhere to go or run to, as the Imperium literally controlled the entire world. By this extent, there were spies and watchers everywhere; there was no rush required on their part.

“So you’re saying that because you were friends with this citizen, we should take the time to spare her of the full punishment required by all those who break the law? Even under the glaring crimes of her assisting the Catalyst? A potential terrorist?”

Back in the alleyway, Kiara smiled, taking Trixie’s chuckle as a sign that the AI was beginning to warm up to her again.

“Yeah, well, the Imperium is all sorts of crazy. You see some messed up things when you work as an assassin. Long story short, your perfect little kingdom is trying to summon some age old deity using people’s souls. Or something.”