Realizing this, Lucian's expression softened slightly.
"Then let me help you. I'll find a way to lead everyone out of this place, and we can recruit all the people who are willing to leave."
He paused briefly before adding, "In fact, I think it's better for them to leave as soon as possible. Otherwise, their children might eventually end up becoming NPCs in this world."
The moment Jacob heard the term NPCs, his expression changed.
His brows furrowed, and he immediately sat up straighter as the hidden meaning behind Lucian's words dawned on him.
If the children born or raised in this realm could eventually become NPCs, then the consequences of remaining here extended far beyond the suffering of the current generation.
It meant that their descendants might never have the opportunity to live as ordinary human beings.
Jacob's jaw tightened as he looked at Lucian with a newfound seriousness.
"Young man, I will definitely remember what you've contributed today," he declared.
