The man noticed her as well. Their eyes met, and Nina found his eyes striking. It was strange, because his face was unfamiliar, yet she felt a sense of familiarity she couldn't explain. But she quickly looked away.

The man's eyes, however, were full of emotion.

"Is he the Scott you're looking for?" Mr. Joker asked, noticing the exchange of glances and frowning.

From what Nina had said, Scarlett and Scott had been in the slave camp for a while, whereas this man, Ash, had just been brought in.

"No," Nina said firmly, shaking her head. The man in front of her and Scott were clearly not the same.

Upon hearing Nina's denial and the name "Scott," the man's gaze darkened.

The people in Sector A lined up, passing one by one in front of Nina, but Scott was nowhere to be seen.

"You've seen all six hundred people in Sector A. It's already late. If you want to continue, come back tomorrow," Mr. Joker reminded her.

"Alright," Nina agreed. For now, she had no choice. This wasn't her territory, so she had to comply with their rules.

"Let's go back," Mr. Joker said just as a bout of coughing erupted behind Nina. Her heart sank. That voice!

Boom-

had been struck by lightning.

her excitement and continued walking with Mr. Joker. As they reached a corner, she made

me handle the search

breathing was rapid. She wasn't sure if Mr. Joker would agree,

for that girl. "Mr. Micah may be protecting you, but

frowned, warning Nina. He couldn't understand her actions, coming here to search for people and ever making unreasonable demands! He also

indulginet

much.

her so

Nina responded, "You said I could search for people myself. How

eyes darkened. "Fine. There are four sectors here. Sector D has the

respond, Mr. Joker added, "The designated

"Alright," Nina agreed.

train. Since you're looking

Joker left,

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