Chapter 400: Huzhou Survivors - Part 3 (1/2)

Zhen Yang kept his head down. Instead of fighting Wen, he chose to beg for his friend's life. He was not as ignorant as Guo Jun. The beastmen was clearly far stronger than them while they were struggling even against the stage-3 zombies.

Wen glanced at the man for a moment and released Guo Jun from his grasp.

Guo Jun coughed violently. Huang Gang and Jia Shun pulled their friend as Guo Jun was looking at Wen in horror. He was for sure at the death door just now. If not for Zhen Yang, his life was forfeit for sure.

Liao Zhenya glanced at Guo Jun, 'Serve you right! Can't even see the situation yet still dare to be haughty!'

”Thank you for your mercy, Sir Wen,” after that, Zhen Yang looked back at Liao Zhenya. He motioned to her to come over.

”I am sorry for my friend's manners, Sir Wen,” Liao Zhenya bowed her head too toward the Jade Eagle.

”It's fine, for now. Lord Shaoyang everyone deserves a second chance as long as they don't make a fatal mistake. Your friend will be forgiven for this time, but there will be no next time. Because if he disrespects My Lord once again…” Wen did not finish his words, but everyone could fill the rest of it.

Liao Zhenya gulped mouthful saliva. The aura was totally different than before. Wen was not as friendly as before.

”Then can I continue my questions? There are a few things we need to consider to join the Empire,” Guo Jun disturbed her conversation, now she had to be more careful with her choice of words since Wen became less friendly.

”Three questions. I don't have much time to speak with you guys. Three questions, then decide!” Wen nodded as he responded emotionlessly.

”You said that the Empire will provide us with equipment to fight against the zombies. Shouldn't the Empire protect its people instead of asking its people to fight?” This was the most concerning thing. Liao Zhenya was afraid that they would be forced to fight if they joined the Empire.

”Fortunately our people don't have the same thoughts as yours. The Empire needs the army to protect the territory and the people who can't fight such as kids and elders. If young and strong people like you asked to be protected and don't want to contribute to the Empire, we don't need people like you. You can leave the Empire and protect yourself!” Wen replied coldly.

Liao Zhenya did not mean that, but it was all the same. She got the information she wanted. The Empire did not force the people to fight for them, only young and strong ones. That was the information she got from the exchange.

”What if we contribute to the Empire in another way instead of joining the army? We can, right?” Liao Zhenya was trying to find this out. She wanted to know what kind of group she would join. That was what she tried to achieve.

”You can! But the Empire now needs more people to join the army. We are in a war against the zombies to secure Zhejiang from the zombies!” Wen nodded as he looked the girl in the eye. The Jade Eagle realized the girl's concern from the two questions.

”If you can make the fabric to make clothes, then The Empire is willing to provide you. If you can forge weapons and armors, The Empire gladly accepts you. As long as you can be useful to the Empire, we will accept you, giving you shelter from the zombie and also food to satisfy your hunger. As long as you contribute to the empire positively in any way!”

Hearing those words, Liao Zhenya was relieved. The name of Empire really scared her. It reminded her about life in the ancient time where a slave was legal.