[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-mercenary-s-war":3,"chapter-mercenary-s-war-mercenary-s-war-chapter-1007":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Mercenary’s War",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1613897,2077,"Chapter 1007 - 1007 992 Morality","mercenary-s-war-chapter-1007",1007,"\u003Cp>1007: Chapter 992 Morality 1007: Chapter 992 Morality As Taylor walked over, Gao Yang noticed that Taylor’s left leg seemed a bit unnatural as he moved, sometimes limping, but at other times not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This indicated that Taylor hadn’t yet become accustomed to the issue with his leg, suggesting he had been injured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang pointed at Taylor’s left leg and said, “Injured?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taylor nodded and smiled, “No way around it if I wanted to come early.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taylor did not go into detail, so Gao Yang did not press further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gestured with his hand and said, “Follow me, there are some things I need to give you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dani knew to not disturb Gao Yang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He told Gao Yang, “Keep the walkie-talkie on; I’ll notify you later.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After waving at Dani, Gao Yang led the way to his office with Taylor following behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Taylor was seated, Gao Yang pointed at him and said solemnly to Shadow and Number Thirteen, “I need to talk to him alone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Number Thirteen and Shadow left silently, and after they were gone, Gao Yang sat opposite Taylor, smiled, and said, “You arrived earlier than I expected since you’re still in the service.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taylor, with a serious face, said, “I’m not anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ve completed all the retirement procedures.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taylor’s face naturally carried a determined look, with very firm lines, the kind that one would use as a model for a sculpture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he spoke seriously, he seemed more solemn than most, almost as if he were angry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang, quite surprised, said, “So soon?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Has it been ten days since our last call?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taylor responded seriously, “To this day, exactly eleven days.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang nodded, “Indeed swift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I won’t guess how you did it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How’s your wound, is it serious?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taylor waved his hand, “Not serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In another ten days at most, it should heal completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s a through-and-through wound, not big, heals fast.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, you focus on healing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These next few days will give me some time to consider where to place you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taylor raised his right hand, “Sir, no, Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ram, my injury is not an issue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I came prepared to fight at any moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A minor wound like this won’t affect my combat abilities at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sir, I’m a professional soldier; I’ve fought for many years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I can accurately assess my condition.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang smiled and said, “That’s not for you to decide, and I don’t have a say either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Bruce was alive, he made those calls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that he’s dead, someone else is temporarily filling his position, so whether you’re fit for battle is up to the medical officer.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taylor sighed, looked down in thought for a moment, then looked up seriously at Gao Yang and said, “Sir, in order to come here as soon as possible, I self-harmed to leave the front lines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then I gave up the opportunity to be promoted to First Sergeant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I retired at the fastest speed I could, and I did all this for one reason—to join the fight to avenge Bruce.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang furrowed his brows, “Self-harm?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That sort of behavior is not commendable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That means you were forfeiting your retirement benefits.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taylor laughed, “Of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But don’t worry about me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I created the illusion of a combat injury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With my record, no one would think I self-harmed because I was afraid of battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They didn’t even investigate; they just accepted my report.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, I left the battlefield honorably wounded, and with the Medals I’ve received, I believe my retirement benefits should be reasonable.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang chuckled, “Okay, I was overconcerned, then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, you injured your left leg?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, but don’t worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I cut myself, avoiding muscle tissue, nerves, and vessels, so it’ll heal quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wouldn’t make a wound that needs a long recovery for retirement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can be assured of that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang waved his hand, “Enough, I’ve said before, and I’ll say again: the decision is not yours to make.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless of your reasons, it’s up to my medic to check you and make the call.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you refuse, I can send you away right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wherever you plan to go, I’ll make sure you’re transported.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment of silence, Taylor exhaled and sighed, “Alright, as we agreed, you have the final say.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang snapped his fingers with a smile, “Do you have a family to support?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief moment of consideration, Taylor nodded, “Yes, my parents, a son, and a daughter.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, you’re married?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But you didn’t mention your wife.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m not married.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I adopted them, or maybe not officially since I don’t have the qualifications, but I do have two kids—my fallen comrade’s children.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let’s call it adoption.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang nodded, “If I had hired a Mercenary, I wouldn’t ask so much because I pay them to fight for me, which is fair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But you’re different; you’ve joined me for a common goal, and you’ll act on my commands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this case, by my standards, I must assume responsibility for you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang spread his hands with a smile and said, “Hatred is enough to drive a man to fight for a long time, but since you need to provide for your family, you’ll need money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your retirement pay won’t be enough to support them if you fall in battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m a mercenary, and I like things to be fair, so let’s talk about your salary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How about ten thousand a day?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taylor stared at Gao Yang for a long time before he whispered, “Now I understand why Bruce was so devoted to you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang smiled, “Are you praising me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then thank you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But you haven’t answered my question yet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taylor shook his head and said, “No need, you’re using your own money to avenge Bruce; I don’t have money, but I want to avenge him too, and I want my revenge to be pure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don’t want to take your money, I really won’t accept it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let’s just end this topic here, and lastly, thank you again for your kindness.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang scratched his head and said, “You’re quite stubborn, you know, buddy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you accepted a salary of ten thousand a day, I’d be happy because that would mean I’ve solved a responsibility at a cost of ten thousand a day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if you won’t take it, it’ll be trouble for me, you know.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang sighed and continued, “War always leads to death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you took the money, I’d have no responsibility, but since you don’t want it, leave your family details with me later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you die, I will take care of your family.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taylor fell silent for a long time again, then sincerely said to Gao Yang, “Thank you, thank you very much.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang shook his head and replied, “Don’t thank me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You came for justice, and I deal with you justly; it’s a simple matter.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taylor waved his hand and spoke, “Actually, I do have a condition, just… can you fulfill it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang smiled and said, “You probably want to meet Bruce’s comrades, well, now’s the time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing his words, Gao Yang picked up the walkie-talkie on the table and called out loudly, “Guys, a friend has come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Come over and say hello, Rabbit, go to my room and bring that box, the one under my bed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After waiting for a while, Satan’s men gathered and entered Gao Yang’s office together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taylor stood up, and Gao Yang also rose, pointing at Taylor with a smile and introducing, “Taylor, Bruce’s comrade-in-arms.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taylor saluted military style but felt it was inappropriate, so he saluted again in the mercenary fashion and said in a deep voice, “Hello, I am Saniel Taylor, call sign Postman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can also call me Taylor; my friends prefer my surname rather than my given name, though I don’t know why.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Bo waved his hand enthusiastically, placed the box he was holding on the table, and then said to Taylor with a smile, “Just call me Rabbit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taylor still carried the seriousness and rigidity of the military, while Satan’s men were much more casual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After everyone took turns introducing themselves to Taylor, Gao Yang opened the box with a serious expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the box were three guns: an HK416, an HK417, and a Sig P226.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides the guns, there was also Bruce’s night vision device and walkie-talkie—basically, all of Bruce’s battle gear was in the box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang turned the box towards Taylor and said gravely, “These are all Bruce’s things, and now they are yours to use.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s one thing, though, the pistol was made according to Bruce’s hand size.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pistol, as the closest weapon to a person, made Taylor purse his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He picked up the pistol and felt it, then said solemnly, “No problem, and I can carry an extra one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To me, having more pistols is never an issue.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You didn’t bring a gun when you came, so what are you accustomed to using?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I can try to find it for you,” Gao Yang said gravely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“MK23, but it doesn’t matter now; I plan to use this P226 as my main gun from now on.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang nodded, dug something out of his pocket, and said to Taylor, “Here’s something for you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his hand, Gao Yang held a dog tag, Bruce’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing what Gao Yang held, Taylor stood up straight and stretched out both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang placed the dog tag in Taylor’s palm, waited for him to secure it, then said solemnly, “These are Bruce’s dog tags, now in your care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Be careful with them, don’t lose or dirty them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taylor hung the dog tags around his neck, patted the tag on his chest, and pledged solemnly, “I swear on my life, as long as I live, they will not be lost or dirtied!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ram, thank you, I am very grateful for everything you’ve done.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang nodded, turned to Andy He, and commanded, “Taylor’s leg is injured, check it for him.” (To be continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for it at Qidian (qidian.com).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your support is my greatest motivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to continue reading.)\u003C\u002Fp>",1698,"2026-06-06T10:20:14.872Z",1,"novelbin.me","7abb7d08c33aaf35c16b0bd7ca4a0dff5c55068f75d36139fcddcb8291913664","mercenary-s-war-chapter-1008","mercenary-s-war-chapter-1006",2343,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmercenary-s-war-cover.jpg"]