Claire couldn't help but glare at Kai's behavior.
"You're unbelievable. First you terrify them, then you go straight to their food."
However, Jonas just chuckled while Mei shook her head. They seemed more amused.
Nonetheless, the slaves, still trembling, watched as the Augmented Humans turned their attention to the fields.
Their shock slowly gave way to hope once again.
Whatever strange sense of humor they have, these humans had fought for them…
The slaves shifted uneasily, their chains clinking as they exchanged nervous glances.
Soon, one of them stepped forward.
His face was bony, his body was frail, but his eyes had a spark of determination.
"My name is Noli," he said. "We… we don't know much. But I have guesses."
Kai tilted his head, impressed by the man's courage.
He repeated the name slowly, as if committing it to memory.
"Noli. Good. Tell me what you know. Anything helps."
Noli nodded. He swallowed hard as he was thirsty, but he continued.
