Dave's words echoed through the courtyard, loud and clear, leaving no one in doubt about what he had said. The option he had presented hung in the air, a choice between freedom and loyalty. For a couple of minutes, the crowd stood frozen, each person glancing at their neighbor, wondering what the others would do.
But as the silence stretched on, it became clear that no one was going to leave. The tension dissipated, replaced by a sense of collective resolve. Dave's eyes scanned the crowd, a hint of surprise flickering across his face. "No one is leaving?" he asked, his voice tinged with curiosity.
And since no one was departing, Dave had nodded to himself, seeming to approve of their decision. "Alright, I'm glad you guys have decided to stay," he said, his tone turning serious. "This is the best option you've got, if you want to survive this apocalypse. Which is why I will be revealing a big secret to you all."
