Abuchi, who had been silent this whole time, stared at the ground, his mind racing with the same bitter thoughts. They had come this far, and yet, here they were, trapped, with no way to save their friends, no way out.
It was so unfair that because of his status he got to live while they would all be killed. He never knew things would end up like this. If he had known, he would have embarked on this mission alone.
But...
How?
How did King Eglon know about them coming to Purlit and even set a trap for them?
It didn't make sense.
It didn't make sense at all.
But then, before anyone could think further, something unexpected happened.
John, normally calm, composed, spun around. His fist swung with all his might and slammed into Abuchi's jaw.
The sound of the punch echoed through the room like a thunderclap, shocking everyone into silence.
Abuchi's jaw hurt like hell but he didn't retaliate.
