What did Hood want?
Or rather…
What did Alexander want?
Matthew was deeply puzzled.
The servant led Matthew through the hall. When they passed by Alexander, the latter even raised the glass in his hand to Matthew and drank it in one gulp with a smile.
He did not speak.
Matthew nodded.
The entire hall was silent. Matthew could only sense their breathing and gazes, but no one said a word.
This strange atmosphere created quite a bit of pressure for Matthew.
The pressure was finally relieved when he saw Hood.
The latter gave Matthew a hug.
"Thank you for trusting me."
Matthew said softly,
"I hope you can explain it clearly. I don't want to go to Black Suo Mountain to visit prisoners in the future."
Hood laughed.
"Let's go inside and talk."
Matthew looked back at the men in black.
"Why aren't they talking?"
Hood explained,