Chapter 1315: Chapter 125 Accepting the Overlord_2
Moon Scar cursed inwardly, this sly old fox, seeing the way the wind was blowing, promptly came to curry favor with himself, yet with a smile on his face, he said, "These two brothers of mine arrived just yesterday, and even I only found out today that they possess such formidable strength." By now, the nine members of Overlord had approached Ah Dai and Xuan Yue, with Overlord clasping his hands in a salute to Ah Dai, "Vice-Captain Ah Dai, thank you for showing mercy earlier, and who might this be?" His gaze shifted towards Xuan Yue. Ah Dai said, "This is my brother, Xuan Re. He is also the Head of the Evil Sky Mercenary Group. A Light Magician."
Respectfully, Overlord addressed Xuan Yue, "Head Xuan Re, thank you for your timely assistance just now, which helped our members to recover. I have lost this contest, thoroughly lost. Never in my wildest dreams did I expect the Red Charming Mercenary Group to have such powerful friends. It was my miscalculation that led to the final defeat. Here, in front of everyone, I solemnly declare that from today on, the Overlord Mercenary Group is hereby disbanded, we shall no longer exist on this continent. This is the deserved punishment for our guaranteed victory pledge."
Looking at Overlord’s somewhat desolate expression, Ah Dai’s heart softened. This strapping man did not seem to be someone with a cunning nature. Sighing, Ah Dai said, "Actually, it doesn’t have to be this way. It’s no easy feat for the Overlord Mercenary Group to have reached its current scale, so why disband? As long as you promise not to harass the Red Charming Mercenary Group again, I can ask Brother Moon Scar not to enforce the penalty of the guaranteed victory condition on you."
With a wry smile, Overlord said, "Since I decided to issue the challenge for the guaranteed victory, I was already prepared for failure and had the courage to face the consequences. Even if the Overlord Mercenary Group were to preserve its existence, it would surely no longer be able to stand in the Mercenary World. Thank you for your kindness, but I repeat, from this day on, the Overlord Mercenary Group shall cease to exist. However, these more than a thousand brothers have followed me for nearly a year. If you, Vice-Captain Ah Dai, do not mind, all of us are willing to join the Evil Sky Mercenary Group, obey your commands from now on, and accept your leadership and instruction." Saying this, he and the eight members behind him knelt on one knee, looked respectfully at Ah Dai, and waited for his reply.
Ah Dai was completely stunned, exchanging glances with Xuan Yue. They were always solitary, how could they take on so many people? But the power of the Overlord Mercenary Group was indeed great, and it would be such a waste to disband it. Xuan Yue said, "Head Overlord, please stand up. Since its establishment, the Evil Sky Mercenary Group has always been just the two of us, Ah Dai and I mainly travel around and are never in one place. To be honest, we really can’t afford to keep so many of you! Moreover, the places we go are always perilous, it really is..."
Overlord’s eyes filled with disappointment as he slowly stood up from the ground, and dejectedly said, "If Captain Ah Dai is unwilling to take us in, I have no other options. It seems I can only become a humble peasant." Saying so, he turned to leave with his men. Suddenly, an idea struck Ah Dai. Since last night, his mind seemed to have cleared a lot and he called out loudly, "Wait a moment."
Overlord turned back in astonishment, "Vice-Captain Ah Dai, do you have further orders?"
Ah Dai said, "Even though we can’t take you in, I do have an idea. Instead of disbanding, it would be better for you to join Brother Moon Scar’s Mercenary Corps. Wouldn’t the combined strength of the two mercenary groups be stronger? I think Brother Moon Scar would be happy to accept you. Brother Moon Scar, what do you say?" He directed his gaze towards Moon Scar, winking at him.
A gleam flickered in Moon Scar’s eyes as he stepped forward, approaching Overlord, and spoke in a deep voice, "Overlord, I am Moon Scar. Your Mercenary Group issued a guaranteed victory challenge to us, and I was very angry, but I also admire your courage. The Red Charming Mercenary Group is just getting started, and I admit, in terms of strength, if it weren’t for Ah Dai and Xuan Re’s help, you guys would have won today. But all that is in the past now. Neither of our sides have suffered any losses, and there is no enmity between us. If you are willing, I am prepared to accept all members of the Overlord Mercenary Group into the Red Charming Mercenary Group." The display of strength previously shown by the Overlord Mercenary Group had already struck awe into Moon Scar’s heart; such a formidable force, if added to his own team, could compete with the Red Hurricane Mercenary Group and that wasn’t mere talk.
Overlord was slightly taken aback, looking into Moon Scar’s clear eyes, hesitancy showed in his own eyes. He sighed and said, "Head Moon Scar, your magnanimity impresses me, but we have issued a guaranteed victory challenge to you today, can your members truly accept us?"
Moon Scar smiled slightly; he could hear Overlord’s tone softening. Although Overlord’s strength was greater than his own, when it came to cunning, Overlord was far from his match. The confident ease returned to Moon Scar’s visage as he said, "Overlord, I think the reason you established the Overlord Mercenary Group was simply that you wanted to carve out your own cause in the Mercenary World. You and I have the same thoughts. Our goal is the Red Hurricane Mercenary Group. Whether it’s you or me, we are both working hard towards this goal. If you disband the Overlord Mercenary Group now, your many years of aspirations will fail. But what if you join the Red Charming Mercenary Group? Everything will change as a result. By integrating the strength of our two Special Class Mercenary Groups, it won’t take long before the Red Hurricane Mercenary Group starts to fear us. One day, we will surely take their place as the number one Mercenary Corps on the continent. Let’s work together to achieve this goal. As for the integration of the two mercenary groups, you don’t have to worry at all." He turned and faced his three thousand members, shouting loudly, "Brothers of the Red Charming Mercenary Group, you have all seen what just transpired. You have also witnessed the strength of the Overlord Mercenary Group. We have not had any conflicts between us, so would you like to see us grow stronger? I think the answer is definitely yes. If we add this steel legion of over a thousand from the Overlord Mercenary Group, our power will grow exponentially. Tell me, would you be willing to welcome over a thousand brothers and treat them as you do our own?"
