Julian Ford's brow was tightly furrowed.
Josie Quinn peeked out from behind him, her voice clear and piercing as she laid out their most tempting offer. "How long can your food reserves last? We have a wood-element superpower user who can cultivate crops in extreme environments. We have a way to awaken superpowers in ordinary people, giving them the ability to protect themselves. Do you really want to hide in this cold metal shell like rats forever? Work with us. We can rebuild the outer defenses and let you breathe fresh air again!"
Her words had clearly hit a nerve.
The mechanical voice fell silent. Only the wind and snow roared outside.
You could almost feel the hesitation and turmoil of the people behind the door.
