After he finished speaking, his gaze swept over the crowd. "Everyone, this sort of thing should come down to choice. If we keep this up, none of us will get him. Why don't we let Professor Lawrence decide for himself? Whichever faction he picks, the rest of us will automatically leave."
"That way, we can avoid any bad blood and prevent pointless casualties."
The other factions fell silent, no one saying a word.
Professor Lawrence was a crucial asset, and they were all determined to bring him back to their respective factions.
If they failed, their bases would fall behind the others, and they would inevitably face punishment upon their return.
Seeing their hesitation, the man in black sneered. "What's the matter? Are you all so lacking in confidence in your own bases?"
"We're all in the same boat right now. Who will Professor Lawrence choose? Nobody knows for sure. It could be us, or it could be one of you."
"Is no one willing to take that gamble?"
