Free Web NovelChapter 469: Chapter 313: Inner City Situation (Part 2)
Hibell snorted coldly, "Su, are you taking me for a fool?"
Su Mo thought: Ah, aren’t you?
Hibell, the third-in-command of the Wolf Raid, like Fenrir, is a carrier of the Azure Wolf Blood Code, nicknamed "Red Wolf" on the streets.
This hot-tempered red-haired girl is quite popular among players.
Not only because she tears up whenever she gets excited, which is adorable.
But also because she has a amusing label—Dumb Beauty.
As they say, don’t judge a book by its cover; there are too many "two-faced" people in this world.
Like Dongdong, who looks small and silly, appearing not too bright.
Actually, he’s quite quick-witted, just lazy to use his brain unless necessary.
Hibell, on the other hand, is the complete opposite.
She looks tall, with red hair like fire, appearing to be a cool beauty...
But she’s actually a fool.
Among Hibell’s feats, one left an extremely deep impression on players.
Where there are people, there’s bound to be conflict, even among allies; the Wolf Raid is no exception.
As the third-in-command of the Wolf Raid, when the leader is busy outside, she naturally has to stand in for Fenrir to resolve internal disputes.
But disputes are always a case of "you’re right, and he’s also right," making mediation time-consuming and laborious.
So what to do?
This dumb beauty came up with a "brilliant" idea.
Hibell decreed that if Wolf Raid members have a dispute, they can conduct a "Big Stick Mediation" witnessed by everyone.
The so-called Big Stick Mediation involves the two disputing parties taking turns hitting each other’s bodies with large iron rods.
The one who can’t take it and quits first is the one who’s guilty and at fault.
In short, her logic is simple—
Taking turns hitting ensures fairness and justice.
If you’re in the right and guiltless, your will must be strong, and truth fears no beating!
Conversely, if you can’t take a couple of hits, you must be guilty and in the wrong!
...such a brilliant mind.
During that time, although Wolf Raid hadn’t clashed with other groups, a bunch of wounded inexplicably appeared.
At this moment, Hibell looked down at Su Mo, coldly saying, "Don’t think that just because the boss lady brought you here, you’re one of us."
"What I despise the most is you mercenaries who only see profit and have no ideals or faith!"
Finally encountering a fool, Su Mo continued to tease her, "Well, now that I’m here, what can you do?"
Hibell proudly said, "If you really want to be one of us, you have to pass through me and earn my approval first."
Su Mo was puzzled, "And your approval means?"
Hibell pulled a large iron rod from under the table and tossed it in front of Su Mo with a "clang."
She crossed her arms and stood proudly, chin raised, "Come on, I’ll let you have the first swing."
Su Mo: "..."
Just as he was speechless, Fenrir walked in from outside.
Hibell’s brother, Troy, the second-in-command of Wolf Raid, followed behind.
Hibell’s expression quickly turned respectful, showing her deep respect for Fenrir.
Fenrir took a cigar box from the cabinet and gestured to Su Mo.
Su Mo shook his head, "No thanks, I don’t smoke."
Fenrir took one, cut off the tip, lit it with a match, took a puff, and said slowly, "Director Su, you’re a busy man, so let’s not waste time with small talk."
"I’ll get straight to the point. Interested in taking on a big job? Help Wolf Raid take down Death Scythe."
Su Mo couldn’t help but smile, "Looks like Zhou Hanyan has really been harassing you a lot lately, considering you’re thinking of seeking outside help."
Hibell, impatient by nature, couldn’t help but interject, "It’s Zhou Hanyan’s dirty tactics! Shooting and running, what kind of skill is that? If it were a fair fight, we wouldn’t be afraid of him at all!"
Su Mo: "Warfare is about deception. If he can use simple and efficient tactics to give you no way out, that’s his skill. Accept it or not, you have to."
Hibell bristled, about to retort, but Fenrir gave her a silencing look.
Fenrir: "So, interested in the job?"
Su Mo replied helplessly, "What do you think? Of course, I’m not interested. I’m not bored enough to provoke Zhou Hanyan."
Fenrir: "You’re afraid of him?" frёeωebɳovel.com
Su Mo thick-skinnedly said, "Yeah, afraid of him. Given Death Scythe’s resources and scale, the Edge doesn’t have the means to match them, isn’t fear normal?"
Fenrir’s dark purple eyes flashed with a hint of light, and her tone became profound, "You’re afraid of him, but not afraid of me?"
The atmosphere suddenly became heavy, like a boulder pressing on the chest, making it hard to breathe.
Su Mo remained calm, speaking in an even tone, "I fear you too, and honestly, more than Zhou Hanyan. But some things can be done, and some can’t, forcing me is useless."
"You caught me here; if you really want to kill me, I’m definitely dead. But I’m not a fish on the cutting board, and can still bite off some pieces from you before I die."
It was as if the air was filled with the tension of gunpowder, and as the two locked eyes, their gazes became sharp, as if sparks were flying.
Hibell’s teeth and nails began to sharpen, signaling the activation of the Azure Wolf Blood Code, ready to fight for Fenrir at any moment.
Fenrir silently watched Su Mo, her slowly burning cigar releasing a veil of smoke, her dark purple eyes barely visible.
Soon, her eyes showed a hint of amusement, and she said with interest, "You’ve got guts."
Su Mo jokingly replied, "No guts, no mercenary."
"Haha." Fenrir rarely laughed heartily. She gestured for Su Mo to sit down, shifting the conversation, "Let me tell you about the situation at the fringe."
"Currently, the fringe seems to have three powers, but it’s actually two forces against each other; the Ashen Gang and the Raven Nest are linked together."
"The two are unable to rival Wolf Raid upfront, frequently losing, so they spent a fortune to contact the Death Scythe Mercenary Corps and have Zhou Hanyan help."
"Zhou Hanyan gathered many elite tactical squads, avoiding direct confrontations and constantly hunting our isolated members. He strikes and then retreats—very cunning."
"I don’t want to let him stay comfy, so I’m planning to plant a thorn in his side."
Su Mo asked tentatively, "By thorn, you mean me?"
Fenrir nodded, "Mercenaries are astute. Zhou Hanyan took this job because the Raven Nest and Ashen Gang offered enough benefits."
"In Zhou Hanyan’s assessment, even if Wolf Raid retaliates and causes losses to Death Scythe, the immense rewards make it trivial."
"Since that’s the case, it’s simple, break his psychological expectations."
"I can’t do much to make Raven Nest and Ashen Gang cut their pay, but I can make Zhou Hanyan realize I have ways to shake his foundation, maybe even knock him off the King of Mercenaries throne."
"And this matter hinges on you, on your Edge Mercenary Corps."
Fenrir walked to a wall, drew back a curtain, revealing an intelligence wall beneath.
The intelligence wall was pinned with photos of many of New Moon City’s most famous mercenary leaders, with lines outlining their intricate relationships.
"Death Scythe has held the industry’s top spot for 18 years, and Zhou Hanyan has been the King of Mercenaries for 18 as well; he surely wants to maintain this position."
"New Moon City’s major mercenary groups seem strong but are actually deeply entangled and reached their limits. To replace Zhou Hanyan needs new blood."
"The Sakura Celestial Guardian was developing nicely, but unfortunately, after offending the Iron Blood Alliance, they were hit hard, losing their leader, the Divine Palace, and the successor, sister Chiyoda Shinnai, lacks leadership talent, so the corps remains lukewarm at best."
"Mo Xue surpasses the Sakura Celestial Guardian in every way; the leader Shangguan Li is upright, chivalrous, and worthy of close ties, but unfortunately, his personal power is slightly lacking, making it hard to achieve great things." ƒreewebηoveℓ.com
Fenrir looked at Su Mo’s photo at the top, squinting, "Finally, there’s your Edge, established for just half a year, yet already among the industry’s forefront, with standout potential."
"In New Moon City’s mercenary realm, only you have the power and potential to become the next King of Mercenaries and make Zhou Hanyan feel a pressing threat."
"If you stand with Wolf Raid, Zhou Hanyan will definitely hesitate, fearing Death Scythe might get too caught up in the fringe infighting, leaving an opening for you to strike hard."
"Such a risk will greatly shake his psychological expectations, making him rethink his cooperation with Raven Nest and Ashen Gang, returning the reigns to Wolf Raid."
