[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-mercenary-s-war":3,"chapter-mercenary-s-war-mercenary-s-war-chapter-986":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},1613626,2077,"Chapter 986 - 986 Nine Hundred Seventy-One Not One Less","mercenary-s-war-chapter-986",986,"\u003Cp>986: Chapter Nine Hundred Seventy-One: Not One Less 986: Chapter Nine Hundred Seventy-One: Not One Less Djibouti.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang was standing outside Djibouti Airport, accompanied by Cui Bo, Number Thirteen, and Rafael.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The date of the reunion had arrived, and today there would be an answer about who would come and who would not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After being sprayed by Skunk, Rafael simply hadn’t gone home, and Number Thirteen had already brought Cui Bo from Thailand, so they had arrived early.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if someone hadn’t come, Gao Yang wouldn’t be angry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone in the Satan Mercenary Corps had already paid a lot for Bruce’s death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t insist that everyone should sacrifice their lives because of Bruce.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although one might not necessarily die in battle, if one didn’t come with the resolve to die, it would be better not to come at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang saw three people chatting and laughing as they walked out of the airport, Eileen, Tommy, and Jansen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They carried bags and wore sunglasses as they walked out of the airport.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After seeing Gao Yang, the three of them waved in unison, then stood beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were no pleasantries exchanged, nor did anyone ask when the rest would arrive by plane.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang was willing to stand under the sun all day to welcome his members, as those willing to live and die with him were worth it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The African sun was scorching, but after two hours of waiting under the sun, none of the six people, clearly dressed in combat gear and wearing sunglasses, with a hint of fierceness inadvertently hanging on their faces, showed any signs of impatience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They stood in a V formation outside the terminal exit, motionlessly staring at the exit and drawing sidelong glances from everyone entering and exiting the terminal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a rock, every wave of people that came out from the terminal cast curious glances at them before automatically steering clear of the obviously formidable group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, a person walked out of the terminal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jinfang, empty-handed, emerged from the terminal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t bring luggage but had shaved his head and was playing with a string of prayer beads in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Li Jinfang’s appearance, Cui Bo couldn’t help but say, “Damn, Toad, you didn’t become a monk, did you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jinfang smiled slightly and said, “Don’t talk nonsense.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then why do you look like a monk?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s that thing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is it prayer beads?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jinfang raised his hand, avoiding Cui Bo’s attempt to grab his prayer beads, and said, “They are just prayer beads, one hundred and eight Bodhi seeds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeah, I went to Congo-Brazzaville.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang couldn’t help but break the somber atmosphere they had managed to create, ruining the scene that felt like something out of a movie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You dared to go to Congo-Brazzaville?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What were you doing there?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jinfang answered lightly, “Hey, I couldn’t let it go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking I might never have the chance again, I made a trip to Congo-Brazzaville.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang pointed at the prayer beads in Li Jinfang’s hand and asked, “What does this mean?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jinfang shrugged and replied, “I went to Congo-Brazzaville, then I went to the temple where I was saved, and met with Master Zhiran.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We had a talk.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What did you talk about?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nothing much, well, Master Zhiran advised me that the sea of bitterness is boundless, turning back is the shore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he gave me these prayer beads, saying I have a connection with Buddha, just like that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang’s mouth dropped open, while Cui Bo let out a snort of laughter and said, “You?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You have a connection with Buddha?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You kill people as if slaughtering chickens, and you have a connection with Buddha?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jinfang shrugged and responded, “Who knows.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang frowned and said, “Toad, you didn’t actually start believing in Buddhism, did you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jinfang waved his hand and said, “Believe it or not, it’s not bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It helps calm my mind, brings me peace, yeah, just like that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Bo stared blankly and said, “No way, are you planning to become some kind of violent monk?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jinfang smiled slightly and said, “I only seek peace of mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I won’t abstain from killing, well, I can’t even if I wanted to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s killing intent in my heart, and naturally, a blade in my hand!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Bo shook his head and remarked, “That’s too profound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, not profound, you’re just too annoying, I’m not used to it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many in the Satan Mercenary Corps had beliefs, aside from Gao Yang and his group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang felt that having a belief wasn’t bad; even if they committed murder and arson, they still hoped to ascend to heaven after death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps this was the best depiction of self-deception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nevertheless, having a belief was good too, just as Li Jinfang had said, seeking peace of mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since his first love died, Li Jinfang had not been able to get over it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His self-destructive tendencies had never diminished, but after revealing this issue during training, Li Jinfang had not corrected this significant psychological flaw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He merely concealed it to avoid implicating his comrades during combat, which is why Gao Yang thought it was good for Li Jinfang to have a belief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang nodded to Li Jinfang and said softly, “Now that you’re back, rejoin the team.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jinfang smiled, moved to the edge of the group, tucked the prayer beads into his pocket, and then pulled out sunglasses from his shirt pocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he put on the sunglasses, the hint of calm on Li Jinfang’s face immediately disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The seven of them 샛 c =் i e e = b e b a dzz=”싿zzed\u002Flzzunzzzzzz째zz and, notably eye-catching, continued to wait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another group came out, and Gao Yang saw someone he hadn’t expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tall man with a shiny bald head and a fierce look on his face pushed away the people blocking him and haughtily stood at the airport’s entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing Gao Yang and the others, Ludwig’s eyes brightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a few quick strides to reach Gao Yang and, with a laugh, said, “Hey, guys, I’m here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why no welcome?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What are you all doing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wearing sunglasses to look cool?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ha-ha, guys, we didn’t use to do this back in the day.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang said in a deep voice, “How did you get here?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You were supposed to come with Little Donnie.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ludwig shrugged and replied, “Little Donnie didn’t want to wait for me to rendezvous, so he told me to come straight here from Mexico.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So here I am.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn’t expect you guys to be lined up to greet me, haha, thanks, I’m quite flattered.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang sighed and said, “Cut the chatter, stand aside, and don’t block my view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We’re not waiting for you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ludwig pouted and remarked, “That’s hurtful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that attitude, you’re bound to get shot in the back.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying that, Ludwig smiled, raised an eyebrow, and pulled out a pair of sunglasses from his pocket, saying, “Sunglasses, huh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ve got some too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Putting on the sunglasses and stepping aside, Ludwig’s voice changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a serious and stable tone, he said, “I’ve noticed, this feels good!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeah, definitely cool!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nobody responded to Ludwig, and Gao Yang and the others continued waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang, Li Jinfang, Cui Bo, Rafael, Eileen, Tommy, Jansen, and people from the Satan Mercenary Corps—there were seven of them in total.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long wait, Glolov and Frey appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After seeing everyone, Frey raised his fist, waved it in the air, brushed past Glolov, and quickly ran up to Gao Yang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Extending his fist towards Gao Yang and bumping it with his, Frey grinned and said, “Boss, I’m here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang nodded and asked, “Is everything settled at home?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frey laughed, “Of course, I have no worries now, nothing at all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang patted Frey’s shoulder and said solemnly, “Rejoin the squad.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing everyone wearing sunglasses and acting cool, Frey was a bit flustered and urgently said, “I didn’t bring sunglasses, what should I do?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jansen chuckled and pulled out a pair of ballistic goggles, saying, “Use these for now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You guys with sunglasses and I’m wearing goggles, this is so silly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I just bought a pair of dark lens goggles, I’ll pass on wearing them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, give them to me; maintaining a unified image is important.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring Frey and Jansen, Glolov, with a complex expression, stood in front of Gao Yang and frowned, “Yelena was very upset.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang nodded but remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glolov took a deep breath, seemed to want to say something, but shook his head and sighed, “It’s in God’s hands now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We don’t have a choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also, I’ve found a few people to help, all skilled hands.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang asked, “Oh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did you talk to Little Donnie?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Little Donnie is bringing them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They are all decent folks, familiar to me; old mercenaries I’ve dealt with during my time with Trident.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good, rejoin the squad.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the moment Glolov received the order to rejoin the squad, his relationship with Gao Yang was no longer that of a father-in-law and son-in-law, nor as the closest of brothers who shared life-and-death experiences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From that moment, Glolov reverted to being a subordinate to Gao Yang in their hierarchy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Africa, perception mattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glolov looked around at the team, smiled slightly, took out sunglasses from his pocket, put them on, and then stood by the side of the formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang checked his watch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been standing there since eight in the morning, and it was now five-thirty in the afternoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As far as he knew, there were no more flights from America for the day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next direct flight from America was not until the following day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were supposed to meet by eight in the evening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sunset was around seven-thirty, and by eight, it would almost be completely dark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang felt that Andy He should have been on the same flight as Frey and Glolov since they were all in America, but Andy He hadn’t arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang didn’t leave; he continued to wait there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time seemed to pass very slowly, but as it approached eight o’clock, Gao Yang felt increasingly disappointed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite constantly telling himself not to feel this way, Gao Yang couldn’t help but feel a bit let down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the time reached seven forty-five, Frey muttered to himself, “Dragon Knight better not stand us up…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had agreed to meet before eight o’clock; they had to be on time, no matter what.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the flight didn’t make it, they should have arrived earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At such a crucial moment, being late was not an option, because it meant something different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the time reached seven fifty-five, Gao Yang also felt that Andy He wouldn’t come, but he would wait until the last moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, just as Gao Yang was about to start a countdown, he saw a familiar figure running fast towards them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andy He, carrying a large bag, sprinted up to Gao Yang, panting heavily and said, “Fuck, what kind of shitty timing is this, fuck!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My flight was delayed, but luckily I made it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jansen couldn’t resist asking, “Where have you been?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I fucking went to Syria after learning some basic combat medic skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were lots of casualties there for me to attend to; yeah, I should be a qualified combat medic now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang smiled and said, “Rejoin the squad.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning around to see that everyone was present, Gao Yang took a deep breath and declared, “All members are present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I announce that Satan is now reassembled.” (To be continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you like this work, we invite you to vote and support us at 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