*Zac* Whipping around, my heart races as I come face to face with Verner, his gun raised, ready to unleash havoc. Before I can react, a deafening shot reverberates through the air, and my eyes widen in horror as Lukas shoots his own deputy in the head. The world seems to slow down for a moment as the gravity of the situation sinks in. Lives hang in the balance, and I can't help but feel a mix of gratitude and suspicion towards Lukas. Turning back to face him, I mumble under my breath, "One apple down, one more to go." The belief that Verner is not the only corrupt piece in this twisted puzzle intensifies my determination to uncover the truth. Lukas, seemingly unfazed by the recent events, looks at us calmly and asks, "Do you mind lowering your weapons?" He holsters his own gun and con

