After hearing Alex mention 15 countries, Ryan felt extremely puzzled. He thought:
"Huh, why does he have such a clear target? It's understandable if they're major powers, but many of these countries aren't even in the top ten in terms of military strength, economy, or territory. But his tone is so certain, as if he knows the future. I'd better ask for clarity. After all, we're comrades now, so there shouldn't be any secrets between us."
When comrades work together, they shouldn't hide critical matters from one another.
The reason is simple: if you're constantly worried about being betrayed by your teammates, how can you have the mindset to fight against the enemy?
A team where all members are always anxious will never achieve the best possible results.