Chapter 512: Chapter 125 Welcoming the Overlord_2
Moon Scar cursed inwardly, "This cunning old fox senses a change in the wind and instantly tries to curry favor with me." But he replied with a smile, "These two brothers of mine just arrived yesterday, and I only found out about their strength today." By this point, the nine members of the Overlord Mercenary Group had approached Ah Dai and Xuan Yue. Overlord respectfully saluted Ah Dai with a fist-over-palm gesture, saying, "Vice Leader Ah Dai, thanks for showing mercy earlier. And who might this be?" His gaze shifted to Xuan Yue. Ah Dai said, "This is my brother Xuan Re, he’s also the head of our Evil Sky Mercenary Group. He’s a Light Magician."
Overlord respectfully said to Xuan Yue, "Leader Xuan Re, thank you for stepping in to save us earlier and restoring our team. I admit I’ve totally lost this challenge. I never expected the Moon Scar Mercenary Group to have such powerful friends. My miscalculation resulted in this failure. In front of everyone here, I solemnly announce that starting from today, our Overlord Mercenary Group is disbanded and will no longer exist on this continent. This is the punishment we deserve for deciding on the decisive battle."
Ah Dai looked at the somber expression on Overlord’s face and felt a tug at his heart. He didn’t seem like a cunning man at all. Ah Dai sighed, "There’s no need for you to do this. The Overlord Mercenary Group has not come this far easily. Why disband? As long as you promise not to interfere with the Moon Scar Mercenary Group, I can try to persuade Brother Moon Scar, so you don’t need to carry out the punishment."
Overlord gave a bitter smile. "Since we decided to challenge you to the decisive battle, I had already prepared for failure and was ready to face the consequences. Even if the Overlord Mercenary Group continues to persist, we can no longer establish a foothold in the Mercenary World. I appreciate your kindness. But, like I said, from today, the Overlord Mercenary Group will no longer exist. However, I have more than a thousand brothers who have followed me for nearly a year. If Vice Leader Ah Dai does not mind, we all would like to join your Evil Sky Mercenary Group, obey your commands from now on. Would you accept us? You are the real Overlord. Your martial arts skills are unparalleled and we would like to learn from you." As he finished speaking, he and his eight subordinates all knelt down on one knee, looking at Ah Dai, waiting for his response.
Ah Dai was stunned, and he glanced at Xuan Yue. They always worked alone, so how could they take in so many people? But it would be such a waste to let a force as strong as the Overlord Mercenary Group disband. Xuan Yue added, "Leader Overlord, please get up. Since the founding of the Evil Sky Mercenary Group, it’s just been Ah Dai and me, and we usually wander without any fixed residence. To be honest, we really can’t afford so many of you. Besides, the places we go are always dangerous, so..."
Overlord, looking disappointed, slowly rose to his feet, saying somberly, "Since Vice Leader Ah Dai doesn’t want to take us in, there’s nothing I can do. It looks like I’ll just end up as a common man in the mountains." He turned to leave with his men. Suddenly, Ah Dai exclaimed, "Wait!"
Surprised, Overlord turned back and asked, "Vice Leader Ah Dai, do you have any orders?"
Ah Dai replied, "Though we can’t take you in, I have an idea. Instead of disbanding, why not join Brother Moon Scar’s mercenary group? Wouldn’t the combined strength of two groups be greater? I believe Brother Moon Scar would be happy to welcome you. Brother Moon Scar, what do you think?" Ah Dai turned his gaze to Moon Scar, giving him a knowing look.
A glint shone in Moon Scar’s eyes. He stepped forward, facing Overlord, and declared solemnly, "Overlord, I’m Moon Scar. Your group challenged my Moon Scar Mercenary Group with a decisive battle, which initially angered me. But I also admired your bravery. The Moon Scar Mercenary Group is in its initial stage and I admit, if not for the help of my brothers Ah Dai and Xuan Re, we would have lost today. But, that’s in the past. Neither of us have suffered any losses, and we hold no grudges. So, if you are willing, I am ready to accept all members of the Overlord Mercenary Group into the Moon Scar Mercenary Group." The sheer strength that the Overlord Mercenary Group had displayed had earlier stunned Moon Scar, and the thought of such a powerful force joining his ranks was compelling. With them, a showdown with the Red Hurricane Mercenary Group wasn’t out of reach.
Overlord appeared taken aback, looking into Moon Scar’s clear eyes, a hesitating expression on his face. He sighed and said, "Leader Moon Scar, your magnanimity impresses me. Yet, because we challenged you with the decisive battle today, will your members be able to accept us?"
Moon Scar smiled slightly. He detected a change in Overlord’s tone. Though not as powerful as Overlord, he was significantly superior in cunning. Moon Scar radiated confidence again, swiftly recovering his composure. "Brother Overlord, like me, I guess you founded the Overlord Mercenary Group to pave your own way in the Mercenary World. We both have the same ambition. Our common goal is to surpass the Red Hurricane Mercenary Group, and we are both struggling for it. If you disband the Overlord Mercenary Group now, your years of hard work and dreams would be wasted. But, what if you merge with my Moon Scar Mercenary Group? The situation would change. Our combined Special Class Mercenary Groups would soon be formidable enough for the Red Hurricane Mercenary Group to fear. One day, our group will exceed theirs, becoming the top Mercenary Group on the continent. Let’s achieve this goal together. Don’t worry about the merging of our groups." He turned around, facing his three thousand members and declared loudly, "Brothers of the Moon Scar Mercenary Group, you all saw what happened. You’ve also seen the strength of the Overlord Mercenary Group. We didn’t have any conflicts, and I bet you would like to see our group grow stronger? I’m sure the answer is yes. With the addition of over a thousand warriors from the Overlord Mercenary Group, our strength will multiply. Answer me, would you like to add more than a thousand brothers, and treat them as your own?"
