This sense of elusive mystery only makes the deep pit all the more fatally attractive.
It invites one to venture down and investigate.
Besides, Leonard Churchill felt that compared to going down with anyone else, going down with Elder Clinton was the most reliable option.
Once he voiced this idea, the tense atmosphere suddenly shifted.
Elder Clinton, who had worn a serious expression, suddenly cracked a smile, revealing his smoky yellow, missing tooth grin. "Oh boy, I was thinking the same thing! Having more company means more pairs of eyes to watch each other's back."
In no uncertain terms, he was expressing his desire to latch onto powerful allies.
To the onlookers, this painted an image of a cravenly old man, fearful of danger and death.
But Leonard Churchill simply smiled in silence.
He figured that while everyone else failed to assess his current strength, this old man probably had a clear idea.
And this old guy probably saw some other stuff too.
