A Direct Challenge!

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Shin stared at Alice with his eyes wide open after hearing what she had said. And when the other three saw that expression, they couldn't help but look at him with mixed wonder and worry.

It was their first seeing Shin react this way, especially with his trembling eyes. It looked like he was having a hard time calming the tremors within his chest.

It took him quite some time to close his eyes, inhale deeply, and calm his heart. It was only then he was able to regain the tranquility of his eyes.

Then he looked at Alice before saying with a serious tone. "Let's talk outside."

After saying that, he walked past Alice and headed to the door leading to the backyard of their house. And naturally, the latter followed after him while also trying to calm turmoil within her. She really wanted to confirm if her family was not wrong about what they had investigated, she had to confirm if her elder sister was really alive.