96 Striking Balance (1/2)

A red hovercraft dashed away from Dream Rise House.

The hovercraft was on autopilot since Zed's attention on a screen where a report was displayed.

[[Thankfully we have erased all evidence which can connect Lisa's disappearance to you.]] Claudia said.

”Yeah,” Zed agreed,”But there do exist security footage from the party when Kiba met her.”

He and Claudia have erased all incriminating data from Lisa's base. From what he could decipher, only her team knew about her plan to use him in her secret experiments. This saved him a lot of troubles.

Still, there was proof of his meeting with Lisa at White Angel Corporation. While Claudia could easily modify the security logs, she didn't in order to avoid suspicions.

There were many eyewitnesses who saw Lisa and Kiba together and then having a private meeting in another room.If the security logs were erased or manipulated then Kiba would come under suspicions.

”At most, Kiba would be interviewed by the investigators regarding the meeting,” Zed thought.

He also knew they would have tricks to make sure he doesn't lie but he has arrangements on his own to counter that.

[[A week for the main team to arrive]] Claudia stated the information she has gathered.

”As long as Zed stay out of their investigation it is fine,” Zed closed his eyes and said, ”Anyways, is there any trouble waiting for Zed?”

[[Yes.]]

”Sighs~ Now who has a death wish?” Zed asked annoyed. He has always believed troubles should be only reserved for his other form and not Zed form.

[[The previous principal and his wife. They have provoked the children of officers, whose admissions were canceled, by blaming everything on you.]]

”Wow~ I believed he would be smart enough to back off,” Zed said in disappointment. The lesson given by the chairman of governing council should have taught him better than to offend Zed again.

[[The couple was smart in their execution, by spreading the rumors through proxies, but I was looking over their activities so I realized albeit a little late. So they do deserve some credit for their plan.]]

”Is his wife hot?” Zed then quickly shook his head off, ”No, don't answer. I can't let myself involve in more affairs.”

Agatha was pregnant with his child and he has to spend time with her. He would visit her for half an hour or so daily but that was nowhere near enough for an upcoming father.

To be honest, he was nervous and afraid deep inside which was the main reason he limited the time he spent with Agatha.He really wasn't ready to be a father at an age of 22!

His Kiba form looked like a man in his late twenties but his true age was only 22! He was at an age where he wanted to live his life as he pleased instead of being tied down by responsibilities!

In fact, he was someone who never wanted to take any responsibility at all.

Agatha has never complained but he knew his behavior so far was of a man running away from his responsibilities. The pregnancy was accidental but he wanted to be there for his child as any normal father would.

Recently, Agatha was all alone after she has announced the truth of her pregnancy to her family. Jack was incensed and so were her parents but none of them dared to take out their anger on Agatha.

After the events of Hypocrisy News, no one truly has the guts to pass any offensive remarks against hers. While this prevented her from abuse, it didn't help her in gaining any friends either.

They might not openly shun her but there was no more emotional connection. It wasn't wrong to say she was basically outcast by her circle of friends and family.

Now, she was alone without any support as she nurtured the life blooming inside her. Sure there were droids and Claudia's help throughout the time but that was nowhere near enough what she needed.

An expecting mother needs more than financial support. She needs the father of her child...

”I can't continue my current behavior any longer,” Zed resolutely thought,”My dreams might be my main priority but now so should be my unborn daughter.”

He promised to strike a balance between his dreams and his responsibilities. He didn't know if he was capable of being a good father given his personality but he believed he wasn't a gone case.

[[What is it you wish to do with the couple?]] Claudia asked.

”They wouldn't be forgiven but with the investigators in the city...We can't let anyone associate new oddities with Zed,” Zed then contemplated for another minute,” Kiba would decide their fate later on.”

[[Understood.]]

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Zed attended the classes along with Felicity. He didn't really need to learn anything from the academy since he pretty much has gained every useful knowledge during the establishment of the lab.

The reason he initially joined the academy was to live his dream of enjoying every phase of life. The needs which should have been fulfilled by his parents, he promised to fulfill them on his own.

Now though his reasons have changed with the development of his relationship with Felicity. He couldn't help but smile as he thought of his first meeting with Felicity.

”Back then she was a bully,” Zed mused with a smile, ”That hasn't changed even now. Only the dynamics have changed.”

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Zed was in the parking lot with Felicity, Jessica, and Loren after the classes finished.

”Don't forget about dinner tomorrow,” Felicity reminded him.