After a while, Adrian said, “Are you sure about this, Juno?”

Juno nodded. “I want to go, Big Brother. I really do. No other decision in my life has ever been more important than this one. I wish to walk the path my father once walked and live for his sake. I also want to be your comrade.”

“The ACMA is a tough place. Are you sure your legs can handle it?” Samantha asked.

Juno shook her head. “My legs are fine now. I can move around like a normal person. Please let me do this, Big Brother.”

Adrian paused for a long time before saying, “Go back to your room and pack your things. I’ll have Daniel drive you there early tomorrow morning.”

“Okay!” Juno acknowledged this and rushed downstairs.

“Is there really a need for you to do this in such a hurry?” Samantha asked, but Adrian remained silent.

***

Throughout that sleepless night, everyone was mulling over their own thoughts.

The following day, a number of jeeps drove into One Jewel Road’s courtyard early in the morning. Daniel led