It was precisely Inkband who had led the other Ironthread Snakes to intercept Xiao Kuang, who had chosen to flee at the first opportunity.
“You want to submit?”
Zhou Ming turned his head and looked at the thin man with broken glasses who had spoken earlier.
“Yes. I beg my lord to give me a chance.”
“What’s your name?”
“Lu Tao. I was convicted of fraud involving a huge sum, exiled outside the base, and was eventually taken in by the camp.”
Lu Tao was very perceptive. Not only did he state his name, he also reported all other relevant information to Zhou Ming.
“Have you killed anyone?”
“No.”
Lu Tao swallowed hard, as if he had already guessed what Zhou Ming wanted him to do.
“Then kill them.”
Zhou Ming took out a Blood Hunter Type-1 Handgun and handed it to him.
Seeing this, Lu Tao hesitated for only an instant before immediately accepting the handgun.
“My lord, could you also give me a chance?”
At this moment, Lin Hai—who had fainted at the camp entrance—appeared together with the other awakened hidden sentries.
Because of Zhou Ming’s orders, the toxin dosage used by Inkband had been very small. They had already awakened when the dark-gold purple-patterned python revealed its aura.
“You didn’t run? A correct choice.”
Zhou Ming carefully examined Lin Hai. Having previously overheard his conversation with Zhang Qiang, Zhou Ming had been quite impressed with him.
“Go.”
Zhou Ming did not explain further and simply agreed to Lin Hai’s request.
With Zhou Ming’s permission, Lin Hai wasted no words. He drew a dagger from his calf and immediately plunged it into One-Eyed Dragon Xiao Kuang’s neck. Blood sprayed out like a ruptured faucet.
Seeing someone compete with him for position—and even kill Xiao Kuang, the leader—Lu Tao immediately opened fire on Xiao Kuang’s woman and children.
The others nearby could only regret why they had not dared to speak up first.
The opportunity had been right before their eyes, yet they had missed it due to a moment of hesitation.
An opportunity for higher status—right there.
However, their regret could change nothing. When an opportunity came and was not seized, they could not blame others or circumstances.
They could only say that fate had decreed it so.
“My lord, it’s done.”
“My lord, I’m done as well.”
Hearing Lin Hai speak, Lu Tao immediately followed, proactively returning the handgun.
“Very good. For now, the camp will be jointly managed by the two of you. Dispose of the bodies, then compile statistics on the camp’s situation. I want a detailed report.”
Zhou Ming did not lay out specific demands. He also intended to use this as a test of their abilities.
“Yes.”
The two replied in unison.