The middle-aged captain puffed and blew out some smoke rings. One, two, and then three rings appeared before gradually disappearing. He disappointedly replied. “If not for you guys, I wouldn’t have left. However, since you’re with me, I’ll make sure that you all stay safe. Nothing is more important to me than you guys’ safety.”

The dozens of people in the group were all very touched.

Puff~

The captain blew out another smoke ring, but this time, it morphed into another image. “People should live for themselves, but I can’t force myself to do that. So if we’re going to survive, then we’ll have to do it together.”

“If we’re going to die, we’re going down together!” everyone yelled, their eyes filled with deep devotion as they looked at their captain. This was the person who they believed was worth following for their entire lifetime.

The emotional atmosphere didn’t last for long before it was abruptly cut off. About ten people or so appeared in the air above the group and looked down at them. One of the newcomers was an old man who glared at the middle-aged captain. “Were you further inside? How are things going in there now?” 

Before the mercenary captain could speak, a young soldier next to him immediately yelled, “Who do you think you’re talking to? Our captain is amazing! You’d better greet him properly!”

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