Caesar was also astonished. This was the first time since he had followed Ronglin that, upon meeting others, they not only did not shout about fighting and killing them, but desperately tried to curry favor with them and pledge allegiance without asking for anything in return.
Could I really be hallucinating? Caesar finally began to wonder if he, too, had started seeing things.
Before long, the people who had paid the fare came running back in a crowd and surrounded Ronglin, waiting for his "recruitment selection." After all, if they were going to become Ronglin's subordinates, they had to make a good first impression now.
"Mm! You're all accepted!" Ronglin was brief and direct. A small commotion ran through the crowd; they were clearly delighted. But Ronglin continued, "This is only the preliminary test. Once we return to the ship, you'll be tested on the rules and requirements you must follow under my command. That will be the final test. Only those who pass may remain under me. Those who cannot..."
At this point, Ronglin shot them a cold, mocking glance. The crowd instantly fell silent. Everyone sensed the chill behind his smile. That expression of go ahead and try me if you dare sent a shiver through them.
"For now, line up according to your bounties and follow orders. Once we get back to the ship, you'll be assigned again." Ronglin casually gave them their first instructions. They had only just joined him, so he would take them around for a while first.
"Boss, where are we going now?" Wilk immediately felt that his position as Vice Commander was under threat, so he hurried to make himself more visible and remind Ronglin of his presence.
Ronglin thought for a moment and asked, "Where's the liveliest place right now?"
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