Seeing Kong De walk away, Clarence said apologetically to Qian Xin Xin,
"Sorry, Boss Qian, I have distinguished guests today. Please wait for me in the coffee shop for a moment. I'll come and greet you once I'm done here!"
"Indeed, why don't we just communicate through the system? It's unnecessary for you to make this trip personally!"
Qian Xin Xin gently shook her head and said,
"I'm accompanying Mr. Zhang Chen this time. He is the protagonist, and I'm just here to keep him company!"
"Mr. Zhang Chen's strength is also formidable, perhaps not weaker than that Kong fellow..."
"Moreover, the previous batch of轮回者 never treated us as humans. You need to be careful when cooperating with someone like that!"
"We and the next batch of轮回者 are at a disadvantage in the apocalypse, so everyone is more willing to seek alliances rather than enslavement!" Qian Xin Xin hinted.
To incorporate the Archangel organization, it would naturally depend on their willingness.
If Clarence was sensible and willing to cooperate, it would be easy.
Conversely, if Clarence showed resistance or hesitation, Qian Xin Xin would need to consider whether to persuade him further or simply abandon this pawn.
"I understand, don't worry. We are from the same batch of轮回者, so we naturally feel closer!"
"Besides, we've cooperated so many times and it's always been pleasant. Regardless, he's more reliable than this guy I just met!"
"I understand this much. It's just that I was attacked by a Soul Devourer, and I needed someone to help me out!"
"And this guy is lecherous and has his eye on these unlucky ones with the blue rings. We're just getting what we need from each other!" Clarence said sincerely.
His words were still directed at Boss Qian.
As for Zhang Chen, whom Qian Xin Xin had just mentioned, Clarence had automatically filtered him out.
Everyone in the walled city knew Boss Qian, but Zhang Chen? He had never heard of him, let alone that he was from the previous batch of轮回者.
He probably thought Zhang Chen was just Boss Qian's big client.
"I knew you were a smart person. I'll wait for you then?"
Boss Qian's question seemed directed at Clarence, but she actually turned to look at Zhang Chen. Seeing him nod slightly, she then followed Clarence's arrangement and led Zhang Chen and Zhao Xi Yue into a coffee shop on the street.
Shortly after, three members of the Archangel camp entered, two men and one woman, perfectly matching the group of Zhang Chen, which consisted of two women and one man.
With such a configuration, it was obvious they were here to provide services.
"The three of us are fine here. We don't need you!"
Zhang Chen said.
He had been flying with his force field all the way, and although his body wasn't tired, his mind was a bit fatigued. Using abilities was a great drain on energy.
Ultimately, it was because his control wasn't proficient enough, and he did need to rest here a bit before traveling.
If he could subdue the Archangel organization along the way, it would be even better. Their fifth walled city could serve as a fallback route, allowing survivors to continue their resistance and defense.
Zhang Chen assessed himself.
Current Divine Power Control Experience: 43/500.
After flying all the way and killing a Soul Devourer, he had only gained 8 experience points.
However, it was better than nothing, much better than flying for so long with no gain.
"This is our special cocktail, and also some beverages. Please enjoy!"
The waitress placed the drinks on the table and then turned to leave the coffee shop.
"The Archangels are really impolite. Just leaving when told to?"
"If they were service staff from the black market, they would definitely find a way to make guests stay."
"Even if they had to leave, they would do so with proper etiquette. The service quality here is still too poor. I'll have to teach them when I have the chance!"
Qian Xin Xin contemptuously picked up the cocktail from the table and brought it to her lips...
Thirty minutes later...
Clarence and Kong De arrived at the coffee shop, smiling as they looked at Zhang Chen and the other two slumped over the table.
"Brother Kong, I've taken care of both these girls for you!"
"The alcohol was mixed with [Sleep Toxin] extracted from a Dream Eater. They've fallen into a dream now and won't wake up no matter what you do!" Clarence said obsequiously.
"Hmm, very good. After I'm done enjoying myself, I'll give you opportunities!" Kong De said, rubbing his hands impatiently.
"That girl is fine, but regarding Boss Qian, I hope you'll be merciful and spare her life!"
"After all, she has many talented people under her in the black market, and her resources are extremely abundant. Controlling her is equivalent to controlling the entire black market!"
"This would be very beneficial for us." Clarence said in a low, pleading tone, his voice almost inaudible.
The two women who had accompanied Kong De earlier were now dead, and their deaths were gruesome.
Kong De was simply a pervert.
But this guy was powerful. If he got angry and wiped out the entire Archangel organization, the remaining women would still face the same fate.
Therefore, sacrificing two women to protect the entire organization and camp, and to gain the protection of the previous batch of轮回者, was definitely a worthwhile deal.
"Do I need you to manage my business?"
Kong De swung his hand and slapped Clarence, causing him to stagger back several steps. Half of his face instantly swelled up.
He looked at the two beautiful women in a deep slumber and his mood immediately improved, saying with a smile,
"Isn't Boss Qian a strong one among your batch of轮回者? Her physique must be good, she won't die so easily!"
"Besides, the beauty of these two is unparalleled. I still want to enjoy them a few more times!"
"Am I satisfied with what I said? However... although we've agreed to support you to become the leader of this batch of轮回者, you must also understand hierarchy!"
"If you dare to dictate to me again next time, I won't let you off so easily!"
Clarence quickly nodded and mumbled in agreement,
"I understand, I understand, it was my fault!"
The leader of an organization being slapped in public was a complete loss of face.
But Clarence valued the power of the previous batch of轮回者. They were willing to support him to become the leader of this batch of轮回者.
Although it had the semblance of a puppet regime, becoming a leader above all others and ensuring a certain level of safety in the apocalypse made enduring some humiliation insignificant.
He had already decided that in the future, he would repay the humiliation he received, doubled, upon the轮回者 of his own batch.
The conditions offered by the yellow ring were already very generous. In the past, they wouldn't negotiate with weaker individuals; they would simply kill, enslave, and plunder.
Choosing the lesser of two evils, Clarence even felt fortunate to have been chosen.
"Alas, unfortunately, you failed the test!"
Zhang Chen sighed and slowly sat up.