"Abandon us?"
As soon as she said that, everyone turned to look at Director Newman, including Andrew, who was mixed in with the crowd.
Andrew had already blended in completely. No one found his presence strange, because he had originally been one of them. Quite a few people looked at him enviously, though. It couldn't be helped—he was holding Claire's hand.
Uh, more accurately, Claire was holding Andrew's hand. Claire was incredibly excited about this. She was holding Director of S.W.O.R.D.'s hand—she was never washing this hand again.
Alex, who had saved everyone earlier, also shouted, "Director Newman, I'm close to figuring out the pattern. Please give me a little more time."
Director Newman looked at Alex with pity in her eyes. She said, "We've already figured out the pattern. Grim Reaper doesn't kill people at random. There is an order to his killings.
We already know who will die next. As long as he doesn't get into trouble or encounter a disaster, no one else needs to worry."
"Really?"
Everyone was overjoyed. No wonder Director Newman had suddenly given them freedom. At that moment, Carter, Alex and Claire's classmate, shouted, "Then bring that unlucky bastard out and keep him locked in the safe house.
As for everyone else, we can all go home. As long as that unlucky bastard doesn't die, we'll be fine."
"Good idea."
Quite a few people shouted in agreement. As for who that unlucky bastard was, with so many people here, surely it wouldn't be them, right?
"That won't work."
Director Newman shook her head. She said, "It isn't that Grim Reaper will stop if that person doesn't die. Once Grim Reaper begins his attack, regardless of whether the target lives or dies, he will shift his attention to the next person.
So, you cannot