But what was more crucial were the words that Adam uttered next.
"In three minutes, if less than ten are identified, then randomly select someone from each family to die for them."
His indifferent calm words fell like a guillotine.
Every face around him changed instantly.
Alia raised her head, looking at Adam in some astonishment.
In this moment, she suddenly felt he was a stranger.
Could such a cruel command be given so easily?
She found this hard to believe.
However cruel it was, the effect was indeed astounding.
No one doubted whether Adam dared to act upon his threat.
A severed head from earlier was still lying on the ground, its eyes filled with grudges open wide.
As such, the crowd quickly mobilized.
Human nature was such that no one would stick their neck out when it didn't concern their well-being. But when it affected them personally, their behavior took a sharp turn.
"He's the sheriff's lover, I've seen them in bed together!"
