December 1st

1st Black Street.

Schmidt, Simones and Charles were sitting opposite Kieran, Elli, Raul and Cidney.

Everyone was focused on Kieran’s calm expression. The atmosphere felt heavy.

Schmidt couldn't remain silent anymore.

"Didn’t you notice the danger before you, 2567? Or do you have any secret plans about it? The outsider is gone. Can you tell us now?" Schmidt said, firing questions nonstop.

"Yes, I noticed, but I have no plans about it."

Kieran didn’t object to the use of the word "outsider". Compared to everyone present, Rosland was indeed nothing more than an outsider.

"What do you mean you have no plans about it?" Schmidt asked in confusion.

"Would you turn down such an invitation, Simones?" Kieran asked the man without answering.

"Of course not! I might not be of much use there, but I am no coward! Besides, if I don’t go, I will be shaming our traditions!" Simones said in an affirmative tone.