Harold's plan really did feel very feasible. In Harold's eyes, the person who killed Michael was no simple man. There was no way to find out why the person had killed Michael as well.
The two of them could use that point to craft a story that would frame themselves as victims. Even if they would not be able to escape punishment, it would at least allow them to shred the harshest punishments.
After all, if the higher-ups knew what they had done, being sentenced to death on the spot was a possibility.
Johnson nodded his head vigorously and replied," You're right, we have to act accordingly in such a time. The person who killed Michael must be our lifeline to escape punishment. We have to hold on to him tightly."
As the two mumbled to each other, Elder Eliot had already brought everyone back. The two of them acted like nothing had happened as they followed behind Elder Eliot, heading into the transfer array with the group.
Their expressions might be calm on the surface, but their emotions were completely twisted inside. They were on the verge of breaking down at any moment.
Elder Eliot seemed to be worried that something else would happen. When everyone was being transferred
back from Holy Cloud Mountain, his expression was strangely nervous. When the last person was moved out of Holy Cloud Mountain, Elder Eliot was finally able to breathe a sigh of relief.
Fane and Rudy were the final batches to be sent back to Phoenix Valley coincidentally in the same batch as Harold and Johnson. When everyone was sent back to Phoenix Valley, they had concerned looks on their faces.
Many of them immediately wanted to find out what exactly had happened, but Elder Eliot had thoughtfully said to everyone before they transferred away, "Alright, hurry up and go back. All of you must be tired after these three days. Those who want to get spirit crystals, head to the task hall. Those who want to rest head back to their own places.
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