Chapter 98

Vera shook her head and, with complete honesty, told Analise what Hector had mentioned to her about how he had gotten hurt. However, she was also unsure about whether he had spoken the truth. "I don't know," said Vera. "He went out with some friends a few days ago. He said that they encountered some interstellar raiders along the way, and he was wounded by them…" It was certainly possible to encounter interstellar raiders, but she had the nagging feeling that he had been really mysterious recently. Analise pursed her lips and turned to glance at Scott before looking back at Vera. "I'll try and bring up the punishment when the time comes, depending on how the situation evolves, but I can't help you much," she said quietly. Vera was naturally aware of how strict Scott was when it came to handling official business, so her request to Analise was nothing more than a form of self-consolation. "That's fine. I understand." She mainly felt guilty for not telling Analise about the inciden