Edmund awoke half an hour later.
He confirmed this through the two clocks on the wall, the watch on his wrist, and a small electronic watch hidden at the hem of his garment.
These were habits he had formed in the past.
And clearly, once a habit is formed, it becomes difficult to change.
Rubbing his swollen temples, he casually reached for the communicator.
"Esther? Esther?"
Edmund called out directly.
"Senior Edmund, you're awake?"
Esther's surprised voice came from the communicator, which eased Edmund just a bit.
If Esther was unharmed, it meant there was a substantial chance for rectification.
Edmund knew Lawrence well.
If the other party's contingency plans had been truly activated, those closest to them, like Esther, wouldn't stand a chance at survival.
"Please inform me of everything that has happened below."
Edmund pulled out the intravenous tube and, as he rose from the bed, rebuffed the doctor's examination.
He was quite aware of the condition of his body.
