Chapter 235: Commitment to Each Other

As Noa's careful steps approached the plain bookshelf, the sound of his footsteps seemed to be given a heavy thump by the tension in the air. Suddenly, he heard whispering whispers around him. "We know you're here, Noa," the voice spoke from the shadows.

Noa quickly turned around and faced his close friends, but in this situation, Noa didn't know if he could trust them completely. "What are you doing here?" he asked.

So-Rin smiled gently. "We want to help you, Noa. We also want to uncover this conspiracy."

He added, "We believe there are insiders undermining our security. We need to work together to stop them."

Noa pondered for a moment, thinking that perhaps this was a good time to ally with his friends. They need to work together to uncover the dark truth that threatens their village. Carefully, he agreed, "Okay, let's look for clues together."