In fact, over the past two days, Gideon had gradually gotten the picture:
Of the two "mercenary kidnappers," Zhan Lang, the burly man, looked like the fiercer one. He was also the one who stepped forward to handle matters and make decisions.
But after spending more time with them, Gideon could tell that Kuti, the young "extreme fan," seemed to hold more sway.
At the very least, in the Clone's owner-recognition settings, Little Fear's command hierarchy gave Kuti first priority, with Zhan Lang only coming after him.
If any violent conflict broke out, Little Fear and Zhan Lang would definitely be the ones at the front, while Kuti would hang back.
That could certainly be explained as preferential treatment for technical personnel, but in a shabby two-man team like this, who went first and who stayed behind in extreme circumstances basically determined who lived and who died. The implications were worth savoring.
Gideon also preferred communicating directly with Kuti.
Compared to Zhan Lang, Kuti had clear interests, was visibly more emotional, and could be somewhat willful in both speech and action. He was not mature enough.
Generally speaking, he followed Zhan Lang's arrangements, but whenever he genuinely voiced an objection, Zhan Lang had never refused him. He seemed remarkably accommodating.
The clearest example was when Gideon suggested taking Little Fear out onto the streets. Zhan Lang had obviously worn an "I don't believe a damn word you say" expression, yet the suggestion had moved Kuti.
Something along the lines of, "I don't believe it, but it sounds interesting." Kuti had only needed to show that attitude, and Zhan Lang had agreed.
So easily that even Gideon found it absurd.
Was there something special about the relationship between these two guys, too?
In any case, the vehicle was mostly following the