Chapter 548: We Are All Square (2/2)
Truth be told, When Bu Zhihuo confided in Wang Tong about his intention to provide his service, the latter was quite shocked. Bu Zhihuo used to be the first person who had spoken up against him when the two of them were strangers. However, he had provided the most needed help when they finally got to know each other. They said trust and true friendship were forged under extraordinary circumstances, and it was evident here indeed.
Blizzard was the first to support Wang Tong's proposal. Aamir announced that he would like to station inside the city, and was willing to follow Wang Tong's rules. The Blizzard would fight alongside Battle Wolf as an independent force.
This relationship was more delicate than what appeared on the surface. It was true that Wang Tong would have a say in the matters relating to the sister band Blizzard while it was stationed inside his territory. However, Blizzard did not technically serve Battle Wolf, and therefore, it expected a certain degree of autonomy. It would take more than just respect for Wang Tong to maintain this relationship.
Thunder fire and the Pamir Eagle quickly followed Blizzard's footsteps and seconded Wang Tong's motion. Both bands knew that they needed the resources in the city; meanwhile, Battle Wolf also needed the manpower. Joining forces with Wang Tong was a win-win situation.
As soon as the three of the biggest warbands made their unanimous decision, the rest of the factions followed suit without much hesitation. The crisis was averted by Wang Tong with ease, but there were still many things left undone. The city wouldn't rebuild by itself; in addition, they needed to beef up the defense system and prepare for the impending Zerg counterattack.
The news of the factions' pact quickly reached the ears of ordinary people who were struggling to survive outside the city. The promise of peace and hope drove them to flock into the Maersa City.
As more refugee poured into the city, the administrative gears of Battle Wolf started cranking. Despite the onerous paperwork, everything worked in order without turning into a mess. The extra time that the soldiers spent on helping the refugees didn't interrupt their training routines. Instead, it had given them a healthy dose of reality and spurred them to train even harder.
Seeing the suffering of the refugees, all the major factions realized that although Maersa City did not belong to them, they would have to work together to defend it so that the Zergs would not ravage the innocent people again.
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The news about the death of Turbolix quickly reached the Moon, and Patroclus even got a copy of the recording of the fight.
Patroclus watched the tape as if he was appreciating a piece of fine art.
Underneath his throne, two rows of dark ones waited patiently for their lord to finish the clip.
”My lord, let me go and investigate it for you.” Lee Moshan requested. He was the only person who dared to speak up while the rest of the dark ones were still guessing what kind of mood Patroclus was in.
”Hehe…Let's leave him to Moye for now. I think he is more eager to meet him than you.” Patroclus waved one hand with an indifferent expression, and then continued, ”And, I want all the immortals to cooperate with Moye's operation.”
Lee Moshan was taken aback by the order. However, with only the slightest hesitation, he nodded. Although he was not sure why Patroclus wanted to help Moye, it was not his place to question his master.
”Have you released Zhang Jing?”
”Yes, my lord…just like you have ordered. We encircled her camp and let her and her team escape through the opening we had left for them.” an immortal stood up and answered.
Patroclus nodded. Zhang Jing was his only friend during his human life, so he had decided to allow her three chances to live. By then, Zhang Jin had used up all her three chances, and Patroclus was relieved that he was finally able to sever another tie with his past.