They knew very well what the consequences would be if they deceived this "adult".
"Sir... have mercy on me!"
The leading man spoke haltingly, even his pronunciation became a little unclear.
"We...we really don't know!"
"When we left, the boy was still downstairs..."
"You! Why don't you ask the people down there?"
The three of them added to the discussion one after another, fearing that the "adult" in the black robe would angrily give the order to kill in the next second.
Lin Ke hadn't spoken yet because the crowd in the basement had already started to stir.
Many people clung to the wall, looking upwards in horror, fearing that these people were enemies coming to settle accounts.
Some people sobbed quietly, some prayed in low voices, and some old people hugged their grandchildren tightly, trying to comfort them.
"Please don't worry."
Nan Tong thought for a moment, then slowed down his tone.
Soon, his voice echoed in the basement.
"We are not your enemies, nor do we come to harm you."
Despite this, the residents in the basement still did not dare to act rashly.
They pushed each other around and tried to shift the blame onto others.
"We heard Elisha is still here?"
"But why can't I see him now?"
"Is he hiding?"
There was another silence.
Finally, a firm voice came from the corner, and the person who spoke seemed to take a deep breath.
"Excuse me, how many of you are?"
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