Celeste's POV

The children, aged seven to ten, trained day and night tirelessly. They were enthusiastic about embracing their new lives as part of our ranks.

The 20 boys and girls would become spies and assassins, but if any of them failed the test three times, they would be prepared to work in the department.

Everyone at this base had their own role. Except for the babies and children, no one was free from work.

However, I was not the one who determined each person’s role. I only ...