Sebastian interrupted. "With so many people showing up, I'm definitely not going anywhere. I'm still an adult, and I can surely offer something. Well, I can swing a knife."
As Sebastian spoke, he picked up a short knife from the ground and waved it around with one hand. Finding it underwhelming, he grabbed a steel pipe with a thickness of one finger.
So, he ended up with a steel rod in his left hand and a short knife in his right. Then, Sebastian walked up to the chair and stood guard next to Matthew.
Seeing Sebastian all tense and clumsy, Matthew couldn't help but how inept he was during his first fight in the prison.
Sebastian might be able to handle himself in a scuffle, but getting into a fight to the death was a death wish.
"This isn't a game, you—"
Right then, hurried footsteps came from outside, accompanied by frantic shouting.
"A nurse said the security went down to the basement."
"He's here at the first basement floor, so look around closely."
Matthew sprang to his feet. Wielding a blade, he made his way to the door with Sebastian behind him.
Matthew turned to Sebastian and instructed, "Stay with Theo. Keep an eye on Dallas. I'll be back soon."
Sebastian had something to say, but he swallowed his words upon seeing Matthew's firm expression. "Alright. I'll do what you say. Just make sure to stay safe. If things get tough, just run. Staying alive is more important than anything."
Realizing how genuine Sebastian was warmed Matthew's heart. He nodded and confidently headed out of the door.
Immediately after leaving the room, Matthew spotted around ten people coming his way from a distance, carrying weapons in their hands. He just made a beeline for them.
As Carlos was leading his squad in the search, he saw someone coming out of the nearby room. The light helped him see Matthew clearly, and he exclaimed, "Matthew!"
Matthew sized up the group. Noticing their burly figures and sturdy posture, he sensed an unmistakable military vibe. It was clear as day that these people were soldiers.
He looked conflicted. "I'm Matthew. What do you need from me?"
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