[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-mercenary-s-war":3,"chapter-mercenary-s-war-mercenary-s-war-chapter-973":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},1613613,2077,"Chapter 973 - 973 958 Boring Tricks","mercenary-s-war-chapter-973",973,"\u003Cp>973: Chapter 958 Boring Tricks 973: Chapter 958 Boring Tricks Was Ludwig not qualified enough?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A seasoned mercenary like Ludwig, albeit slightly older, was still physically outstanding and would be welcomed anywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang just felt that Satan didn’t need to recruit more personnel for the time being.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, after three months of joint training in Israel, the Satan Mercenary Corps had become a cohesive unit, a system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Introducing someone new might not enhance their combat effectiveness, and might even disrupt it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Gao Yang definitely wasn’t really looking down on Ludwig.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he truly had no regard for Ludwig, he wouldn’t care whether Ludwig went back to prison or died.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The solution to employing Ludwig without having him join Satan was the proposal that Gao Yang had put forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After his confidence was severely struck by Li Jinfang, Ludwig replied listlessly to Gao Yang’s questioning, “Why wouldn’t I do it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fighting in a war is always much more interesting than being in prison.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang smiled and asked, “Great, then how much payment do you want?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ludwig still replied listlessly, “What’s the going rate now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in my day, it was three hundred a day, with bounties for special missions.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang frowned and said, “Three hundred for full-time?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Okay, I’ll give you five hundred a day plus a bonus, but we take part in every mission, so you can’t desert when it’s time to fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll pay you more if it’s dangerous, but you can’t refuse to fight because it’s risky.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ludwig remained listless as he replied, “Five hundred?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not bad, let’s go with that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You guys are the bosses, and if you dare to go, what reason do I have not to?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what about normal times?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How much do I get normally?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’ve got to give enough money to live on.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang was taken aback and said, “The five hundred I mentioned is for regular times.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ludwig looked at Gao Yang in surprise and exclaimed, “The same whether fighting or not?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>F**k, you’re really generous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who the hell wouldn’t be?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ludwig’s monthly salary was fifteen thousand, and if he didn’t encounter any particularly dangerous battles, it would still be fifteen thousand at the end of the month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang thought he got himself a bargain by hiring an expert for fifteen thousand, and Ludwig thought he’d stumbled on a great deal as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang waved his hand and said, “You have no gear—night vision devices, bulletproof vests, guns, communication equipment—all of that costs money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You needn’t worry about it; we’ll provide them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But you only have the right to use them; just return them if you leave.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ludwig laughed and replied, “Fine, but forget the night vision gear; that stuff’s too unreliable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s a burden to carry, and I can’t be bothered to use it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang, with his hand on his forehead, said, “Buddy, your experience is out of date.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Night vision being unreliable is old news.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ludwig shrugged and replied, “Maybe so, I’ve been off the battlefield for a long time, but unreliable electronics is one thing that never gets old.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fine, if you insist on giving it to me, I’ll take it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clapping his hands, Gao Yang declared, “Alright, you’re now an employee of mine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your salary starts today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s not convenient to do cash transactions, so later our broker will set up a card for you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your salary will be paid daily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Any other questions?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ludwig gave a thumbs-up and chuckled, “Quick and easy, no problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’re much more straightforward than Tomler.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that you’re the boss, then, boss, is it possible to get an advance on a few days’ salary to enjoy myself a bit?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang looked at Little Donnie and instructed, “We won’t be departing within ten days; give him an advance for a month’s salary, let him have some fun.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ludwig’s smile narrowed his eyes to slits as he threw another thumbs-up, exclaiming, “Man, that’s really cool!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Buddy, no, Boss, you’re too kind!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are we going to war in ten days?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ve got myself a real deal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I get killed the moment I hit the battlefield, this month’s salary would go to waste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I have to say it again, Boss, you’re too kind.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang waved his hand dismissively and asked, “You’re called Ludwig Hunter, so what’s your nickname?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ludwig answered, “My nickname is Sea Wave, and some people call me Big Mister because I’m quite large.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang frowned and said, “Your nickname is too cumbersome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let’s opt for something simpler.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alright, go rest in another room for now and think of a new nickname.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang and the others had matters to discuss, and Ludwig understood what that meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cheerfully said, “Alright, you’re the boss; what you say goes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll think of a new name and see you guys later.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ludwig got up cheerfully to leave, and at that moment, Number Thirteen also stood up to go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After taking a glance at Number Thirteen, Gao Yang hesitated before speaking firmly, “Number Thirteen, stay put.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Number Thirteen stopped in her tracks, waited for Ludwig to leave, and then asserted, “I’m not one of you, so I can’t listen to your secrets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And I don’t earn your money, so why should I stay?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang furrowed his brow and asked, “Are you sure you want to stick with us?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not you all, just you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang spread his hands and said, “You don’t have to do this just to find your sister.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Number Thirteen looked at Gao Yang seriously and said, “Then tell me now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang shook his head helplessly and replied, “Forget what I said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just stick with us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As agreed, you’ll be an auxiliary member.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’ve insisted on not being paid, but you seem quite poor right now, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, I’m out of money.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang waved his hand and said, “Then I’ll also issue one to you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’ve got to be able to eat, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll give you five hundred a day for living expenses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm, you have a special identity and special responsibilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’re not of much use on the actual battlefield, but you can provide us with a very valuable escape route.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, you stay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From your perspective, give us some advice on our decision-making.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Number Thirteen reached out his hand and said, “No problem, advance me a month’s salary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m going to put a bounty online to find my sister; you don’t need to set up an account for me, I have one.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang nodded and said, “I’ll give it to you in a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Number Thirteen, if you’re to mix with us, what’s your name, and what’s your nickname?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Number Thirteen spoke solemnly, “I’ve said before, I have no name and no nickname.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Number Thirteen is me, and I am Number Thirteen.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang frowned and said, “That won’t do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mercenaries and assassins are different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With us, you’ve got to frequently interact with others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can’t always be called Number Thirteen in front of people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You need a proper name.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Number Thirteen thought for a bit and said, “You named me Leonard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When I’m with you, I’ll just go by Leonard from now on.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang laughed and said, “That was just a joke.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Number Thirteen smiled and said, “It’s just a code name, whatever it’s called doesn’t matter.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang laughed again, “Alright then, Leonard it is.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What about a nickname?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whatever, you guys can call me whatever you like.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang nodded and said, “Fine, we can talk about the nickname later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now let’s get to some serious matters.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After clapping his hands and coughing twice, Gao Yang lifted his head, looked around at everyone in the room, and said in a solemn voice, “Guys, Tomler has been wiped out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Operating on the principle of starting with the easier tasks, we are going to Syria next, in ten days.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frey waved his hand and said, “Why wait ten days?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We’re free now; we can leave anytime.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang gestured with his hand and said, “Hear me out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is how it is, guys.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m announcing that, as of this moment, Satan Mercenary Corps is officially disbanded.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Gao Yang finished speaking, everyone was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jansen asked in bewilderment, “Boss, sorry, but I’m a bit confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What do you mean by officially disbanded?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang spoke gravely, “It means the Satan Mercenary Corps has ceased to exist, gone, no more, become a term of history.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glolov gave a dry laugh and said, “Disbandment is fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The name ‘Satan’ has become too infamous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s better to change the name.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang shook his head and said, “No, it’s not about changing the name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I mean we’re breaking up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone goes their separate ways and heads home.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glolov’s mouth fell open as he said, “What…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>what do you mean?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was shocked; Eileen said in a trembling voice, “Boss, have you gone mad?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jansen was very perplexed and said, “What does it mean?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We’re not going to take revenge for Bruce?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But you just said we’re going to Syria.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss, have you lost your mind?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang spoke softly, “Guys, Bruce is dead, and we’re all very upset.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, taking revenge for Bruce is not your responsibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None of you are obligated to risk your lives without compensation in the name of avenging Bruce.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jinfang grew anxious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped forward, but Cui Bo pulled him back, “Listen to Brother Yang finish speaking.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang exhaled and said, “Guys, I don’t want to manipulate you with morality or bind you with any illusory sense of brotherhood, nor do I want the name of Satan Mercenary Corps to bind your remaining lives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, I announce the dissolution of Satan.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Bo waved dismissively and said indifferently, “I knew you had something like this up your sleeve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Get on with it; look what you’ve done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’ve scared everyone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Bo knew Gao Yang the best.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang smiled and said, “Like I said, Satan is officially disbanded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In ten days, Satan will be reorganized.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang clapped his hands and said with a serious tone, “Guys, you each have your families, your dreams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you choose to avenge Bruce, you not only won’t earn any money but might also die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, I’m giving you ten days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you come back, consider those ten days as making arrangements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you don’t come back, there’s no issue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Satan is disbanded, you’re not betraying Satan or letting down Bruce; no one will blame you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, if you do come back, the money will go towards avenging Bruce, and you may well sacrifice your life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Think about it carefully.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eileen gave Gao Yang the middle finger, her face full of anger, “Boss, this is for you, f**k you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glolov smiled, “I really thought you’d gone mad there.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Understanding Gao Yang’s intention, everyone looked relieved and dismissive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Number Thirteen commented emotionlessly, “A silly farce.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Number Thirteen’s words resonated with the others, and all at once, they voiced to Gao Yang, “Really, a silly farce.” (To be continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you like this work, please visit Qidian to cast your recommendations and monthly votes.\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>",1888,"2026-06-06T10:20:07.327Z",1,"novelbin.me","799f601fbee593e916002a1e45806b4eacf9328ad22c416ec5968f17860c728b","mercenary-s-war-chapter-974","mercenary-s-war-chapter-972",2343,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmercenary-s-war-cover.jpg"]