"Wait! You said we could leave once we finished clearing this up. Don't go back on your word, boss!"
Some of the gang members clearing the southern exit had heard Leon's communication and immediately spoke up nervously.
Once someone spoke, the others who had not known what was happening hurriedly asked about it after learning the truth.
Being allowed to leave after finishing the cleanup was their final motivation and hope.
After everything they had gone through, they no longer wanted to stay in this damned city!
They had once thought they were tough men who were not even afraid of death.
But after this short half-day ordeal, they realized just how fragile they really were.
"Of course. I always keep my word."
Xu Yue reassured the many laborers decisively, and the weight seemed to lift from their faces.
They even worked harder at clearing the road afterward.
Within half an hour, they had cleared the southern exit of the city.
When the last obstruction was moved away, relief appeared on everyone's faces.
Quite a few people even embraced one another and burst into tears.
"All right. According to our agreement, you are free now. I'll give you ten seconds to run."
Standing atop the armored vehicle, Xu Yue calmly made his declaration.
Uh, wait, what the hell did he mean by ten seconds to run...
"Ten."
"Nine."
"Eight."
"..."
The countdown fell upon their ears like a death sentence. Then K stepped forward and gave a simple explanation.
"Capturing you again after releasing you does not violate the agreement."
"Besides, the city isn't safe right now. Without heavy vehicles, it would be dangerous for you to scatter and force your way out in such a hurry."
"Since that's the case, you might as well preserve your useful lives and