Chapter 32: Choose the last piece of the team

"What are you thinking about?" Evelyn shook my shoulder.

I shook my head indifferently but couldn't hide my pale face. “Forcing everyone to participate?”

“Yes, I understand your concern, but I've run out of ways.” Evelyn winked. "But you don't need to worry; I will be on the team with you; with me here, you can rest assured."

“Will you be on the same team as me?” I was surprised, mixed with joy. “So good!”

Evelyn laughed. “We are free to choose our comrades; now we are missing one. I originally wanted Max to join, but this year he won't because I heard he has another important mission."

A thought flashed through my mind if everyone has to participate, then Roger is no exception; what better than to have someone like him on the team? But Roger is spontaneous and very lazy; what do I have to do to convince him and a weakling like me to become teammates?

I questioned Evelyn. “Do you know a man named Roger?”

Evelyn frowned. “Why did you mention that name in front of me.”

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