Free Web NovelChapter 470: Chapter 314: Kindred Spirits
Compared to the sinister and ruthless Crow Nest and the petty and scheming Ashen Gang, Wolf Raid has always been swift and decisive, fighting non-stop since its inception, attracting countless enthusiasts.
Of course, fighting non-stop doesn’t mean Wolf Raid only uses brute force, nor does it mean its leaders are just barbaric fighters.
Fenrir can accurately analyze the power dynamics within the Inner City, and find ways to rein in the Scythe of Death in perilous situations, which reveals the delicate mind hidden beneath her imposing exterior.
Su Mo looked at that intelligence wall and nodded, saying, "Nicely analyzed. But, you’ve overlooked one premise—why should the Edge stand with Wolf Raid?"
"You yourself said that mercenaries are very shrewd. Standing with Wolf Raid means opposing the Scythe of Death, and Zhou Hanyan is sure to see me as a thorn in his side, causing all sorts of troubles later."
"The losses that come with this, can Wolf Raid really offer equal or even greater stakes?"
Fenrir laughed and pointed to the shabby furniture around her: "Our headquarters, when combined, might not be worth as much as your game console, you probably won’t be interested."
Su Mo shrugged: "That’s precisely the point, why should I help you?"
Hibell grew a bit restless, saying anxiously: "Don’t be short-sighted! Boss of the Edge, think about it, if you lend a hand, when Wolf Raid becomes the King of the Borderlands, won’t you benefit? Open up your horizons!"
This silly remark directly made Su Mo laugh: "Sis, you’d be great at running a company as a boss, no need to pay salaries, just feeding people with empty promises."
Hibell became desperate, using all sorts of persuasive tactics, but Su Mo remained unmoved.
At this moment, Fenrir suddenly asked: "Really unwilling to help?"
Su Mo said helplessly: "Boss lady, spare me please. I’ve just been messed up by the Fools’ Association, don’t drag me into the troubles of the Borderlands, can you let me enjoy a few comfortable days?"
Fenrir said nothing, simply gesturing for him to come over.
Su Mo was puzzled: "What for? You’re not going to beat me up, are you?"
Fenrir: "Come over, won’t beat you."
Su Mo went over hesitantly.
Suddenly, Fenrir reached out her arm to hook onto Su Mo’s neck, pulling him unceremoniously into her embrace.
Su Mo was caught off guard, crashing into her tall figure, with a faint tobacco scent lingering in his nostrils.
"Click, click, click—"
Su Mo hadn’t reacted yet when Troy took out a camera, snapping away at the two of them.
Su Mo: "?"
Just as he was about to struggle, Fenrir held him down, switching to a pose that made them look like close comrades.
Troy: "Cooperate, Director Su, don’t smile so awkwardly."
"Click, click, click—" He said, and continued snapping away.
Su Mo: "???"
He asked blankly, "What are you guys doing?" fɾēewebnσveℓ.com
Troy calmly said: "You didn’t want to help, right? No worries, once your photo with our boss gets hacked and published online, you’ll have to help."
He kept taking a few more shots, directing Su Mo: "Director Su, put your hand over our boss’s shoulder, act like you’re having a great conversation."
Su Mo finally realized, they were setting him up!
They wanted to use the photos to create the illusion that the Edge was cozying up to Wolf Raid, forcing him into this muddy water.
Su Mo replied sullenly, "Times have truly changed, even Wolf Raid is resorting to dirty tricks like this now?"
Fenrir grabbed Su Mo’s hand, forcing him to put it over her shoulder, with a slight smile: "People have to keep up with the times."
Su Mo said helplessly: "Do you really think Zhou Hanyan is a fool? I can just call him and explain, and nothing will happen."
Troy looked at the photos in the camera and replied, "We don’t expect Zhou Hanyan to fully believe it, but people’s hearts are complicated, he won’t completely disbelieve it either."
"No matter how you explain later, he’ll be cautious with you. You’ll become a thorn that makes him uncomfortable all over."
"Director Su, I say, given the situation now, you should just pick a side." fгeewёbnoѵel.cσm
Su Mo glared at him: "After such a trick, you still expect me to help you? If I have to choose, I’d go with Crow Nest and Ashen Gang."
Hibell, straightforward as ever, took Su Mo’s words seriously and exclaimed: "Hey, you can’t just say whatever comes to mind! We’ve been quite polite with you, but if you become our enemy, next time it won’t just be about taking pictures."
Fenrir chuckled lightly: "Last time Crow Nest delivered a gift worth nearly a hundred million, six out of seven stars of the crescent moon took it, only you didn’t. Now you’re saying you’ll support Crow Nest, even if it’s true, would they dare trust you?"
"I’ll be frank, Director Su, this time we’re dragging you into this out of necessity. You can refuse further assistance, can’t force such things, but consequently, you won’t get any reward."
"But if you’re willing to stand by Wolf Raid, even if it’s not openly but to secretly assist, all of Wolf Raid will owe you one. You should know we never give empty promises, we always pay back favors and settle scores."
Su Mo thought for a while and asked: "What do you mean by assist, exactly? If you’re asking Edge to directly join in a fight against Crow Nest, Ashen Gang, or even a bloody battle with the Scythe of Death, that’s absolutely out of the question for me."
Fenrir replied without hesitation: "We don’t need you to fight, Wolf Raid’s combat capabilities are already robust, we don’t need a single person from the Edge. However, we have one gap we can’t fill—technical expertise."
