...Huh?
For a moment, the impact of Fu Qian's words even surpassed the sight of Adele getting her head blown off.
The main thing was, based on his previous behavior, he didn't seem to fit the words "volunteer" at all, let alone for an operation this dangerous.
For a moment, everyone had the same thought: did this guy have some kind of ulterior motive?
"...Who does Death Watcher want to go with him?"
Qing eyed Fu Qian warily. As the one who had proposed the plan, she was the one who finally asked.
The question was both an inquiry and a test. If Death Watcher actually chose someone, they might be able to learn something about what he thought of the team—to figure out, for example, who he trusted most.
Unfortunately, his response was...
"No need. I'll go by myself."
Fu Qian showed not the slightest hesitation.
"After all, in theory, the more batches we split into, the higher the success rate, right?"
That was true enough, but still...
In any case, Qing still didn't believe that the person in front of her had suddenly become so selfless. In fact, most of the others felt the same way.
This sixth member might not be as simple as they'd thought, but "proactive" definitely wasn't a word that described him. If anything, it seemed more likely he'd spotted some danger and decided to make a clean getaway on his own.
"Then, thanks for your efforts, Death Watcher. When are you planning to set out?"
But just then, someone expressed appreciation for Fu Qian's actions.
The Masked Man nodded as he asked.
"The situation could deteriorate sharply at any moment. Why not go now?"
Fu Qian answered with complete ease.
Now? You've got to be kidding!
The smile on the Masked Man's face