Everyone teleported away, but Marie stayed behind. She watched as Ming finished cleaning himself and put on proper clothes.
He looked refreshed, handsome, and had a nice smile. Then, she saw him squatting by the river, cleaning the bloodstained chainsaw blade. She approached him and said, "I'm sorry for not being able to help you as I promised earlier..."
"It's fine. The migration is the most important thing right now. I don't mind, and we're all straightforward people. You can owe me a favor for now, and I might ask for your help in the future."
"..."
Marie hesitated for a moment, realizing that she had inadvertently said too much. However, having a connection with the real power behind Zone 109 could also be a good thing.
"Do you want me to help you clean that?"
"No need, I can handle this small task by myself."
"Um, I was just thinking that your left hand might not be very convenient..."
"..."
