An Urgent Situation (4)

"If what you say is true, then we really have a chance," Anderson said while keeping his hand on his chin. "However, it is also true that the ones who will distract Matthew and his men will face great danger. What will we do once they start attacking us?" he then asked.

"You fight; there is no alternative. This means you must get ready to kill people," Erik resolutely said.

As Erik said that, he observed how a range of emotions consumed their friends. Fear and worry etched their faces, and their eyes darted nervously around the room.

Martha's voice shook with anxiety, and Amber's eyes were misty with tears. Aaron was determined but anxious, while Mikey was visibly shaken.

Gwen's face was tight with worry, and Anderson was quiet but clearly distressed. Floyd and Benedict wore expressions of deep concern, their apprehension palpable in their body language.

The gravity of the situation weighed heavily on all of them, and they knew the risks were high.