Pharaoh's voice deepened with anger as he asked, "What are your intentions with Micah?"

His face hidden behind a mask, adding to Nina's growing unease. She lowered her head, "It was a chance encounter. I have no ulterior motives."

Only Micah knew about her search. She was not sure if Micah had told Pharaoh about her situation, so she decided to take a gamble.

She bet on Micah's kindness, remembering how he taught children to read and helped the villagers with medicine. She gambled that Micah was a good person.

And she was right.

Pharaoh let out a cold laugh, "What is a Birkhamese doing here?"

With that, he drew a gun from his waist and pointed it at Nina's forehead. She had seen war and death, but this moment was different. She knew one wrong word and Pharaoh would pull the trigger.

"I'm looking for someone. I was poisoned with KA48, a toxin developed by your people. My friend came here to find a cure. I got caught in the conflict and was mistaken for an enemy. I just want to survive," Nina's voice trembled with fear.

Outside, Nash felt like a caged animal. He wanted to storm in, but Micah got there first.

Pharaoh to kill both of you, stay

twisted with frustration. Mr. Joker's words confirmed Nina's suspicions. He had been discovered and was now was

just stand by and

to hesitate. He needed to act swiftly, capture Pharaoh, and get Nina out of

his mind, Mr.

make any rash

Nash's expression darkened further.

was Micah so protective of

What was their relationship?

a step forward and discreetly pressed a handgun

in to see Pharaoh holding a gun to Nina's head. His heart raced, and he felt a surge

what are you doing?

to find someone who I

turn me against

Micah

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