"You're mighty, boss."
"You're badass, boss."
Big Strong had ripped out the King-Rank Lightning Zombie's kidneys and killed it, and the zombies under Big Strong showered their boss with flattery.
Thorn threw her arms around Big Strong, unable to hide the adoration in her eyes.
Big Strong panted heavily, a cruel smile spreading across his face.
Looking at the dead zombie, Big Strong felt a deep sense of accomplishment.
So what if you were that strong? I still ripped your kidneys out, didn't I?
He wouldn't eat the kidneys in his hands. He would keep them as trophies.
Big Strong suddenly pointed at a relatively short zombie and said coldly, "Kill that one."
During the battle, that zombie had undermined morale by saying Big Strong was no match for the lightning zombie.
It had seriously challenged Big Strong's authority.
His underlings didn't hesitate when they heard the order. If the boss said to kill someone, then that someone had to die.
The Short Zombie was killed without putting up any resistance.
Big Strong swept his imposing gaze over the crowd. "If anyone badmouths me again, questions me behind my back, or disobeys my orders, don't blame me for being ruthless."
"When we face powerful enemies, if I give an order, anyone who refuses to fight or deserts will never be forgiven."
His underlings all nodded.
Big Strong's earlier display of might had etched his valiant image deep into their minds. He really was far stronger than they were.
Big Strong nodded in satisfaction, stepped forward, and cracked open the lightning zombie's skull, extracting a purple crystal the size of an egg.
Every zombie's eyes widened at the sight of the crystal. Their boss was already powerful. Once he had this crystal, who could possibly stand against him?
Every zombie wanted