John immediately grasped the hidden meaning behind the word "crossroads."
Just moments ago, no one had even mentioned "crossroads." When they returned empty-handed from Building No. 6, depression and fear had enveloped everyone except him. Leaving this place had become the default choice for almost everyone.
But now, Eamon actually bringing up the idea of crossroads could only mean one thing—Eamon himself was wavering.
Without hesitation, John knelt on one knee before everyone, facing Eamon. "Mr. Ward, I'll be honest. I'm just a simple man, but I've followed you for all these years because there's something in you I truly respect. It's your guts and decisiveness!"
He began, "Anyone can analyze situations and weigh the pros and cons, right? Benedict can do that too. But he never reached
