Bab 45: Selfish and Compassionate

Grunt No. 704.

He stood there, under the direct spotlight. His previous anxiety, wariness, and confusion... were nowhere to be found. Instead, he wore an expression of determination.

All of the grunts looked at No. 704 with a mix of surprise, shock, and a hint of admiration. Never had they thought a grunt would dare to address their leader so directly. Some expressed awe at his boldness, others showed anxiety over such a risky act, but...

There were a few who were not pleased that a mere grunt would dare to even mutter their leader's name in such a manner.

Even Grunt No. 704's buddies, No. 702 and No. 711, looked at him with a mix of disbelief and concern. They hadn't expected him to boldly call out to Max Brain like that. Even Grunt No. 727 looked at No. 704 with a surprised expression, her interest piqued by his unexpected action.