The Art of Commanding Subordinates

Under Zhang Miao's "carrot-and-stick" strategy, the dozen or so Adjuchas who had just been forced into serving him immediately became his die-hard loyalists.

More precisely, they became die-hard loyalists to Hollow Crystals.

Watching them ecstatically receive the hundred Hollow Crystals he had promised them from Cigarette Butt, they were so delighted that they even ignored Cigarette Butt's murderous expression. They immediately tossed the crystals into their mouths and chewed them with looks of pure enjoyment.

At that moment, Cigarette Butt, who had long resented these Adjuchas for getting something for nothing, finally found an opportunity to vent his frustration and promptly slapped one of them hard across the face.

"Receiving such a precious treasure and yet indulging yourself without restraint in front of your master? You insolent bastard!"

"Ah..."

The Adjuchas that had been sent flying let out a miserable cry. However, it did not dare harbor any resentment toward Cigarette Butt. Instead, it scrambled over to Zhang Miao and knelt down again.

"Please forgive my rudeness, Hades Your Excellency. I promise there will not be a next time!"

"Mm!"

Seeing how terrified it was, Zhang Miao did not feel like pursuing the matter further. He nodded, then waved a hand at it.

"Forget it this time. Just be more careful from now on. Go capture Menos Grande for me, and remember, I want them alive. Once it's done, you'll receive additional rewards!"

"Yes, thank you, Hades... Master!"

The somewhat clever Adjuchas tentatively changed the way it addressed Zhang Miao. Seeing that Zhang Miao did not react strongly, it bowed to him once more.

"Master, I'll go capture Menos Grande for you right away!"

After saying that, it backed away on its knees for several steps before slowly rising to its feet and darting into the distance.

After that Adjuchas