Her voice dropped, growing colder. "The first Hunters emerged, led by the Black Star Lord himself. They returned from the darkness with food, water, and resources. They were hailed as saviors, heroes who had found a way to sustain life in this broken world."
Adrian tilted his head slightly, his tone casual but calculated. "And yet, no one questioned why the population never grew, despite the Hunters' success, did they?"
Mrs. Sia paused, her lips curving into a faint smile. "So you already figured that part out."
Adrian's smile was faint, enigmatic. "It wasn't hard to guess."
