Join the Death Squad Again?

Join the Death Squad Again? He stepped forward a few paces, stretched out a large, callused hand, and patted Lin Ming on the shoulder. His tone became much more "kind," as though a benevolent elder were looking after a junior:

"Young man, it's normal not to understand the rules when you're out for the first time. I'm not an unreasonable person either. No money? That's fine. I'll show you a way out."

He pointed eastward. In the distance, the outline of an enormous military camp could be seen, and a flag embroidered with a flaming phoenix snapped loudly in the wind:

"See that? That's the Fire Phoenix Empire's recruitment office. As long as you enlist and serve for three months, it'll offset the one hundred Azure Coins entry fee. What do you think? A good deal, right? Not only will your entry fee be waived, but you'll receive military pay every month, with food and lodging included. What a wonderful arrangement."

"Enlist?" Lin Ming raised a brow slightly, revealing just the right amount of "hesitation."

"That's right, enlist." The bird-headed man grinned, exposing a mouthful of stark white fangs. There was a trace of cunning and smugness in his smile. "Let me properly introduce you to the situation on Sirius, so you won't be left in the dark and end up helping someone count their money after they've sold you."

"Sirius has always been ruled by the Wolf Lord. He's an Eleventh Tier supreme powerhouse, a Stellar Rank existence. With just a stomp of his foot, the entire Azure Starfield would tremble three times over. But times have changed. Several thousand years ago, a new power rose on Sirius: the Fire Phoenix Empire. Its great empress is said to be an Eleventh Tier powerhouse as well. She may be somewhat