"Do slaves have the same rights as you do?" A pretty feminine voice from the side said, making everyone turn to her.
It was Vivian, the former reporter, unsurprisingly asking the sharp questions. Her question hit the realization in the others' minds and they looked at the Alterans with inquiry and maybe a bit of guardedness.
Sunny's smile didn't change. "Altera doesn't keep slaves."
This made everyone look at her, some in disbelief and some in hope. "Really?"
"Altera doesn't need to," Crow stepped forward and added. "For one, it's against our code of ethics as Terrans."
"Altera's citizens aren't forced to do anything. We are completely willing to join forces to enhance it, to defend it, and to go to other territories to fight for it.
"You should've noticed that none of us are guards. Citizens like us are willing to risk our lives to go to war. Why?"
"Yes, why?"
