Charlie was a bit surprised. He hadn't expected Takeshi to offer his help so willingly. Not long ago, the two of them had been at odds, practically enemies. And now, somehow, they were working together as comrades.
For a moment, Charlie considered refusing, but then a thought struck him. If he brought a group of people along, he might be able to use the opportunity to observe their behavior. And this could help him identify the psychopathic killer hiding among them.
If a murder occurred near the camp while Charlie was away, it would narrow the suspect pool to those who stayed behind. On the other hand, if someone was attacked during the search, it would confirm that the killer wasn't among the ones left at the camp but could be one of the people who came along.
With this plan forming in
