The man on the other end of the line fell silent for a long while upon hearing this.

Adam also waited patiently in silence. He wanted to hear what this mastermind behind the Compassion Company was going to say next.

"I don't know exactly what you want, but I think I have a decent guess." I don't know exactly what you want, but I think I have a decent guess. "I'm assuming you want to uncover the truth behind blank slates, but I'm telling you now that your efforts are futile. It's very unwise to go after powerful figures, and it's particularly unwise to go after so many powerful figures at once."

"So many?" Adam chuckled. "Do you represent more than just yourself?"

"Perhaps I haven't made myself very clear, so let me reiterate. If you expose the secrets behind blank slates, you will be encroaching...