Apocalypse Regression's

Intend to Stand Alone

Hearing Ark's remark, the relaxed expression on people's faces instantly turned serious.

Those, members of the Sword of Sufferings had their own pride. Not just strength, they feel proud of their discipline.

So, when meeting with other groups, they do not want to look careless and careless like a carelessly founded group.

Seeing everyone instantly finishing the fruit in their hands, drinking, then sitting neatly made Ark completely speechless. Although the action was indeed good, but the feeling of those people wanting to show off was really rather unbearable.

‘Really, these people ..’

Ark breathed in his heart. Although it was nice to see them being extremely loyal to him, but how they looked and exalted was somewhat exaggerated.

After a while of waiting, the sound of footsteps rang out in everyone's ears.

At that moment, the front door was knocked.

Geck! Geck! Geck!

“Log.”

The entrance is open. Just then, a beautiful female figure in military uniform walked in while leading the soldiers. However, they were all instantly stunned on the spot.

In the spacious hall, Cassandra and her colleagues saw hundreds of black-robed men lined up neatly. Those people turned their heads towards them with serious expressions, making their mental shrieks.

Away from the neat rows, looks the figure of a handsome young man sitting on the stairs with a flat face. From his appearance alone, they knew that he was the leader of the ‘gangster’ in this place.

Only, they did not know that Ark himself was actually speechless as well.

‘Isn't how to welcome your guests too domineering? Do you want to pretend? Not at all afraid of being struck by lightning for being arrogant (getting bad karma)?’

‘In addition, something made me more curious.’

‘Actually who taught you to be so arrogant? Of the many higher-ups, do you have to emulate Leon or Jay who lack brain supplements?’

Ark's lip twitching. Sighing for a short breath, he stared at the figure of the blonde-haired beautiful woman.

“Come to our Sword of Sufferings region ..” Ark tilted his head. “Is there an important need until the one who comes here must be the head of the Imperial Phoenix himself?”

Hearing what Ark said, Cassandra's eyes immediately narrowed. He did not expect at all that people who had come from outside had gathered information about him.

“It seems that you guys have a very good relationship with Golden Maple Group so they are willing to give such information.”

Cassandra replied with a smile. He didn't put any pressure, but he looked so confident.

“Maybe, for people in this city, the information seems cheap. However, we do not get this information for free. In fact, even basic information we get with the effort.”

Ark replied in a relaxed tone. I don't really think much about what Cassandra said. Obviously not provoked by the woman's subtle speech. Because it was in reality the Sword of Sufferings did not have a very close relationship with the Golden Maple Group.

“Oh?”

Cassandra was a little surprised. I did not expect to get such a reply.

“From your discipline, it seems to still have something to do with the army or the police. What if making an alliance with Imperial Phoenix?”

Hearing the offer, Ark shook his head.

“A pretty interesting offer, but we are not at all interested in working with you guys.”

Hearing the straight and firm answer from Ark's mouth, Cassandra immediately frowned. Just then, the voice of the young man came back.

“We, Sword of Sufferings are a self-contained group. Absolutely does not need people to stand, let alone be minions of other groups.”

“It looks like you misunderstood something. We did not invite you to become a subordinate or a branch of the Imperial Phoenix at all.

With the help of you, the number of people will increase. We can help each other with people in need. With more people, we can also save more people.”

“...”

Cassandra looked surprised. He did not expect that those who looked like soldiers had nothing to do with the army or the police. Judging from anywhere, the Sword of Sufferings members looked more like soldiers than they were.

“Of course, we do not reject good relations.”

“You mean?” ask Cassandra.

“I mean, Sword of Sufferings is a neutral organization. We're not taking anyone's side. We can trade with you. Of course, exchanging with something equivalent.

We, the Sword of Sufferings, accept any trade. We buy goods, information, and also receive commissions. Similar to merchants as well as mercenaries.”

“...”

Cassandra was silent for a moment. Gazing towards the Ark, the woman's eyes slowly narrowed. After a moment of digesting what the young man said, he retorted.

“You mean, you guys trade with Golden Maple Group. The relationship of the two groups is not as special as we imagined?”

“Rightly, but also not.”

“You mean?” Cassandra raised her eyebrows, looking at Ark with a serious expression.

“One of our group members has a relationship with Golden Maple Group. Even so, we are a neutral group. So, believe it or not, it depends on you guys.”

“So, what goods are you trading?”

“I heard Imperial Phoenix has good weapon quality, but medicine is lacking. We can sell you drugs. Of course, at the appropriate price.”

“What do you want instead? Weapon?” ask Cassandra.

“Sorry, we don't lack weapons or medicine.” Ark shook his head. “In exchange, we prefer to replace it with raw materials. Usually, certain mutated plants. The more unique and rare, the possibility of the price is higher.”

Hearing the answer, Cassandra looked serious. Although what Ark said did not seem excessive, but the woman felt the confidence of the young man.

That meant, Ark was confident his weapon craft was better than Imperial Phoenix and medicine craft was better than the Golden Maple Group. In addition, it seems that the young man is also very fond of research because he is looking for mutated plants that he does not know about.

‘Maybe ... human experiments have something to do with this young man?’

The question popped into Cassandra's head, but the woman immediately brushed her off. Clearly, the Sword of Sufferings had not long ago entered the city. The story of human experimentation has been going on for a long time.

The group should have absolutely nothing to do.

Cassandra looked back into Ark's eyes. The woman made sure.

“So, you guys really don't plan to make an alliance with us?”

“No.” Ark replied directly. “Trading relationships can be done, but alliances or such can not be done.”

“So ..”

Cassandra nodded lightly. He simply could not say anything more due to the disadvantageous position of the Imperial Phoenix. Not only was it at the other party's headquarters, but the number of personnel was also much different.

If there was to be a battle, out of the numbers alone, the Imperial Phoenix would already be at a disadvantage.

“If indeed the formation of an alliance cannot be done, then so be it. As for trading the two groups, we will think about it carefully.

Then we're gone."

Seeing Cassandra who had chosen to retreat due to the failed negotiations and fear of being harmed, Ark raised the corner of her lips. The young man then said.

“How about staying one night so you guys can get to know us better?”

>> Connect.