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"And just because of what Ines said, we're supposed to leave here empty-handed?"

"Hoederer, being a mercenary isn't charity work. You should understand that."

He spoke in a low voice.

"..."

Hoederer remained silent.

"Who's leaving with me?"

After a moment, he said this.

He firmly believed Ines's judgment. That tiny purple creature was dangerous.

They needed to think long-term. Leaving first was the right call.

Even if it meant they might never recoup this operation's investment, including the dead Sarkaz mercenaries.

It was still better than being wiped out.

One after another, more Sarkaz mercenaries left Hoederer's group and joined the other team.

Hoederer helped the female companion beside him to her feet.

About half of the Sarkaz mercenaries chose Garson's team, intending to gamble on that Highness's promise.

"Hoederer, for the sake of us once being colleagues, take your people and get lost."

Garson looked at the group behind him, somewhat smug.

As Sarkaz mercenaries, they knew nothing but killing.

Even after leaving Kazdel, they could only continue operating as Sarkaz mercenaries.

Having that much money was of little use.

The discrimination against Sarkaz across Terra ran deep.

Once they left Kazdel, those despicable outsiders would sooner or later find all kinds of excuses to make things difficult for them and bleed them dry.

They might as well stay in Kazdel, join the Regent's ranks, and gamble for a better future.

Besides—

That Regent's goal suited Garson's tastes even better.

The Sarkaz should have used violence to fight for their place.

"You'll regret this, Garson. Ines's warnings have never been wrong."

Hoederer spoke calmly.

"Why waste words on him, Hoederer? If he wants to die, don't stop him."

Ines kept her eyes closed as she faced Garson's position.

That tiny creature had yet to attack on its own