RUN!!!

Marigold was startled and quickly turned around, assuming a defensive posture using her martial arts skills against the person in front of her.

Indeed, it was the man called Choice. However, his once calm and Brian-resembling face had now turned sinister and terrifying. The black-framed glasses cast numerous shadows on his face, accentuating his eerie demeanor.

"You've locked the children inside here? Why?" Marigold questioned.

Choice immediately switched to a gentle expression, lightly patting Marigold's back and smiling as he replied, "Locked inside? That sounds harsh. The children have come to play with me. Why not join us?"

Marigold cautiously glanced at Bingo, who was whimpering on the ground. Although Bingo could stand now, he still felt a sense of trepidation towards this immensely powerful man.