The realization made Michael's gaze turn colder.
Perhaps the chill in Michael's expression was too obvious, because the attendant's fear deepened immediately.
"You… you shouldn't try anything reckless," the attendant said hurriedly, his voice strained. "You know the law. Awakeners in Aurora are forbidden from harming themselves without just reason."
Michael stared at him for a second.
Then he scoffed.
"You really want to bring that up now?"
The attendant swallowed.
Michael's grip tightened slightly around his throat, not enough to crush, but enough to remind him how little control he currently had.
"The law doesn't speak against self defense," Michael said coldly. "And what exactly do you think this is?"
The attendant's face stiffened.
Michael leaned closer, his voice dropping lower.
"You just admitted the empire plans to kill everyone here. That includes me." His eyes narrowed. "You are directly involved in that plan. So if I act against you, that is self defense."
