Chapter 1501: Both Sides’ Plans
As the words of the leader of the ‘Freedom Army’ of Zone 29 fell, Jason put away the short-handled broad blade cleaver and turned to stand right in front of the man.
With perception 17 times beyond that of average people, there was no need for bright lights; Jason could clearly see the other’s appearance.
The face hidden under the hood was full of weariness, with disheveled hair and stubble, but the eyes were still quite bright.
A brightness that muddled people do not possess.
There was a scar running from the brow to the left cheek on the nose bridge.
A knife wound.
And on the right cheek, there were some burn marks.
In short, this was a man who had experienced much wind and frost, and battle.
At this moment, the man was looking at Jason with suspicion and uncertainty.
"Jason?”The man spoke while waving his hand to signal his subordinates, who had drawn their weapons, to put them away.
Jason nodded.
The man frowned.
"How did you offend ‘Jing’?”
"Or did you take something, or see something that’s immensely important to him?”
The man continued to ask.
Clearly, the man was surprised by Jason’s strength.
Similarly, he was well aware of ‘Jing’s’ style of action.
To cannon fodder, ‘Jing’ was indifferent.
But to the ‘capable’ ones, ‘Jing’ would give a considerable treatment.
Perhaps not treating them with respect, but generous rewards made up for that.
Coupled with his fierce, ruthless, and insidious reputation, these let him fare well in ‘Nightless City’.
An aspect that the ‘Freedom Army’ could never catch up with.
After all, the man was well aware that in the entire lower Ring City District of ‘Nightless City’, the other was truly at their peak.
And the ‘Freedom Army’?
To say they were struggling to survive would be an exaggeration.
But being oppressed step by step, that was real.
Therefore, a ‘capable’ person like Jason should be someone ‘Jing’ would recruit, not suppress.
Unless something had happened that left ‘Jing’ no choice but to silence him.
Facing the scrutinizing gaze of the man before him, Jason looked helpless.
What could he say?
He couldn’t very well say that just a few hours ago he was a nobody, an easily discarded pawn, could he?
Not to mention whether the other would believe it.
Even Jason himself, if he hadn’t experienced it personally, would not believe it.
And at this time, the ‘old man’ spoke.
"This Jason fellow, he’s an ambitious-less guy. From the start, he just wanted to hide and find a reliable shelter, then live an honest life, but…”
The ‘old man’ recounted the narrative of Lauren Delder.
Suddenly, the way people around looked at Jason changed.
Their gazes were either surprised or puzzled.
But ultimately, they became somewhat amicable.
Compared to the normal residents of ‘Nightless City’, the people of the ‘Freedom Army’ before him counted as those with another belief.
They could better understand Jason’s thoughts and actions.
Life is unpredictable.
So, seize the day.
So, enjoy life in time.
This was a rule all people of ‘Nightless City’ took for granted.
Of course, some were different.
For example: the Freedom Army.
They chose a path that seemed irrational to other ‘Nightless City’ residents; they abandoned the ‘law of the jungle’ in favor of ‘win-win’.
They chose to have the strong help the weak.
Very rare.
Even mocked within ‘Nightless City’.
But always, some fools joined.
As for the reason?
Even Euler didn’t know.
Even though he became the leader of the ‘Freedom Army’ in Zone 29.
Even though he had thought more than once that the ‘Freedom Army’ would crumble.
Yet whenever he was about to collapse and give up, some fools appeared.
These fools joined his ranks with fervor.
Each one smiling brilliantly.
Even facing death, they did not change.
Under such smiles.
Under such deaths.
He had no choice but to be ‘pushed’ to continue forward.
Very uncomfortable.
But he had to do it.
Just like inertia.
It couldn’t stop.
Because if he stopped, he would think of those smiling faces, think of those fools who still believed in him and the ideals of the ‘Freedom Army’ when they were killed. Ŗ𝘈𝐍Ö𝐁Ě𝒮
Too painful.
So, he continued forward.
More than once, he wanted to give up, to go to a place where no one knew him and end his life.
Therefore, at this moment, there was a hint of envy in Euler’s gaze towards Jason.
It was the understanding type.
Or rather…
Longing.
But quickly, he restrained this envy.
Because Jason wasn’t faring well now.
At least, after ‘Jing’ made a move, Jason had no choice but to seek help.
From people like them.
"Is it ‘Jing’ again?”
Speaking these words, Euler walked to the side, fetched two chairs for himself and Jason, and also untied the ropes for the ‘old man’.
"You’re not going to investigate further?”
The ‘old man’ asked with a smile.
Of course, he knew why.
After Jason and Lauren Delder’s images appeared in the sky last night, any faction with any kind of plans in ‘Nightless City’ would surely investigate the two.
Not to mention the ‘Freedom Army’.
The ‘old man’ could imagine that by now, information concerning Jason and Lauren Delder must have already appeared on this man’s desk before him.
Moreover, he had probably read it in detail more than once.
Because only then would the rationality of his recent statements be clear.