"Night has already fallen, and we find ourselves in the dangerous wilderness. Why not stay with us for a while and rest, my friend?"
The girl's voice was as clear and pleasant as a spring breeze, drifting into Dean Bruce's heart and making him feel at ease. "This way, if any danger arises, we can look out for each other."
Dean Bruce glanced around and quickly noticed that aside from the girl, the expressions of the rest of the group had turned cold and hostile.
Clearly, they weren't on the same side.
Dean Bruce hadn't intended to get involved, but the way those people were glaring at him, as if they were threatening him to leave, sparked a rebellious feeling inside him.
Whether he stayed or left was his decision, and he wasn't about to let anyone push him around.
Besides, he could tell that the group was holding back their true intentions in front of the girl.
Naturally, this piqued Dean Bruce's curiosity.
