A Maybach on a rainy night? Talk to my Levadin!

"Hey, you don't understand. What's the most important thing in doing business?"

"how could I know?"

Surtr didn't respond at all.

It's about making the other person feel like they've gained something.

Zhao Zizhan leaned against the tracked vehicle, watching the infected children playing and fighting in the camp in the distance.

"Only when they feel they are making a profit will they value the deal. On the basis of making a profit, they will be more willing to make concessions even if there are some minor restrictions. With this profit in mind, people will be more willing to complete the deal and make changes."

Surtr pondered these words for a moment, then suddenly realized: "Your goal is to manage their members?"

"Bingo!"

Zhao Zizhan snapped his fingers: "Through observation, I've figured it out. This so-called Reunion Movement is a loosely managed mutual aid society for infected people. The foundation of their organization is the unbearable living conditions of the Ursus infected."

"Joining an organization is primarily about mitigating risk; the survival rate of a group is always higher than that of an individual, which is the inherent advantage of the Reunion Movement."

However, this organization doesn't impose many restrictions on the members who join.

"The vast majority of Ursus infected people have reached this point by enduring scorn, discrimination, hatred, and even hostility to survive. Given this situation, their attitude towards non-infected people is self-evident."

"In the past, when everyone was scattered across different places, and their minds were only focused on survival, things were alright. Now that we're all together, with less pressure to survive, this feeling will continue to spread and ferment, and the final result will definitely not be as simple as 1+1=2."

"This leader named Talulah clearly lacks the ability to guide the emotions of these people, and even basic camp discipline is lacking. The order within the camp is entirely maintained by the existence of another organization. As a result, the future of this organization is uncertain..."

"While what I said in the tent earlier was partly deceiving them, it was mostly the truth. Rhodes Island cannot and will not fund an organization like that; it would be pushing all the infected into a fire."

"But it's clearly inappropriate for an outsider like me to bring up camp management, so I need to make them realize this problem themselves."

Zhao Zizhan raised two fists: "Survival resources or camp management—this is a choice that doesn't require thinking."

"Then why did you say you needed to consider it?"

"They need time to think and weigh things. Making decisions is difficult, but the decisions you make yourself are the hardest to change."

Zhao Zizhan had one more thing to say: since the other side had a black snake that could influence others invisibly, in order to fight back, Talulah had to make her own decisions as well.

The decision-making process is also a process of confronting the Black Serpent.

The logical thinking behind each decision helps Talulah better deal with the eccentric pronouncements of the Black Serpent.

On the other side, inside the camp.

Talulah and Alina frowned, looking troubled by the difficult problem Zhao Zizhan had left them.

"The camp's supply situation is not optimistic; this is a rare opportunity for us..."

"So, should we strictly use harsh measures to restrain our newly infected compatriots?"

Talulah felt a slight sense of resistance, because it went against her long-held belief in fighting against the Black Serpent. If she did this, wouldn't she be agreeing with what the Black Serpent was saying?

“This is necessary, Talulah. If we don’t restrain our members, the situation where they keep going out to plunder villagers will continue, just like before.”

"But if we do that..."

“Little Talulah… no one is born evil, or born good,” Alina gently held Talulah’s hand. “We have all grown up through continuous learning to understand the world, and so have our fellow Infected.”

"You've met Little Mei and the others. They were once innocent and kind children, but they became infected due to an accident. Their thinking changes with their circumstances. A person's kindness is not static, Talulah."

"They need time to learn, they need time to accept it; until then, they need order to guide them."

Talulah was deeply shaken by Alina's words.

"Yes...that's right. I was wrong, and Black Snake was wrong too. People are not static. Black Snake's theory is wrong, and I was wrong to think along his lines of reasoning!"

Talulah kept muttering to herself with her head down.

"I understand, Alina. I'll go get Patriot and Frostnova right away!"

In Talulah's mind, the black snake began to rage impotently.

Everything today exceeded his expectations. Elafia, who should have been dead, was still alive. And the Rhodes Island operator who inexplicably came to the Reunion Movement—he had never heard of her before. Where did she come from?

Moreover, because of this incident, Elafia further enlightened Talulah, causing his previously successful hints to fall apart.

This Elafia must die! Even the giant beasts couldn't stop her! I said it!

It's okay, this was just an accident. I have nine ways to kill you, nine...

……

What are you planning to do?

Surtr looked at Zhao Zizhan, who was carrying two large boxes of instant noodles, and couldn't understand what the other was thinking.

"Of course we're going to give it to them to eat!"

Zhao Zizhan answered as a matter of course.

"But didn't you say that you wanted them to make a decision before considering whether to do trade? If you give it to them directly now, won't that affect your plans?"

"Help them solidify their resolve... They don't even know what they're getting in return. They probably think it's some hard, sawdust-mixed black bread, oats, and potatoes. They need to know what they're getting before they'll have more confidence in the deal, right?"

Zhao Zizhan once loathed Fujiko's seven-day trial period for characters as a way to squeeze money out of players; he wished he could make the game planner's mother faint on the spot.

But when it comes to myself, this trick really works!

"Are you so sure that these convenience foods will make these infected people believe you?"

"Of course, Surtr, I'm quite certain that junk food has a very strong appeal."

Chapter 87 Zhao Zizhan accidentally stumbles into the White Tiger Hall.

Talulah moved quickly.

Thanks to her efforts, the cadres of the Reunion Movement soon learned that something very important was about to happen in the camp.

It has to be said that as Draco, she seems to have inexhaustible energy every day. She patrols in the morning, handles incidents at noon, patrols again in the afternoon, and runs around everywhere. With such stamina, anyone who wants to marry her should probably be prepared to fight a battle every night.

At this moment, the cadres of the Integration Movement gathered together, staring at each other.

Inside the tent, the cadres of the Integration Movement had rarely sat together like this since the organization was established and the decision was made to head south.

During the integration process, everyone has their own tasks to complete.

With a "whoosh," the tent flap was pulled open, and Froststar slowly walked into it with heavy steps, followed by two thickly dressed Yetis. Her arrival seemed to lower the temperature inside the tent by several degrees.

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Seeing so many people inside the tent, Frostnova nodded to everyone and quietly went to sit down in a corner.

"Wouldn't it be a bit embarrassing for us to go to the corner?"

"Stop talking nonsense, just follow your sister wherever she goes."

Two Yetis stood behind Frostnova, muttering to themselves as they acted as her bodyguards.

"Everyone's here. Talulah, now you can tell us what important matter has brought everyone together."

The regicide asked.

“Everyone,” Talulah looked at her companions in the tent: Patriot, Frostnova, Mephisto and Faust, Red, Alina, and Kingslayer.

"Today, I encountered an infected aid organization called Rhodes Island. After communicating with Alina, they agreed to trade with us and provide us with the food, clothing, and various other necessities we need."

"Great!!"

What should have been an exciting piece of news turned out to be less than joyful for everyone present, except for the two children, Mephistopheles and Faust.

In Ursus, people have learned to question first, then question again, and finally question once more.

"So, what is the price?"

The first to speak was the patriot who had remained silent.

His question was not only aimed at integrating all members, but also at helping Talulah out of a predicament.

Yes, but what is the price? That's the question in everyone's mind.

The first lesson for those infected: Never trust anyone!

As an infected person, living in this world is inherently sinful. To survive, you must assume that everything on this earth will die on your behalf.

Would such a good thing happen to those who are infected?

"The initial intention still needs to be discussed, but the other party has a prerequisite requirement."

"As expected," someone scoffed, "no one outside can be trusted."

"He told us to keep our fellow citizens in check and absolutely prevent any looting, killing, or persecution of civilians. His organization would never fund a terrorist organization."

"Ah this..."

As soon as Talulah spoke, everyone looked at each other in bewilderment.

This condition seems... probably... there shouldn't be any problem?

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"If that's the case, given the current situation at the camp, we may need to implement mandatory order management measures within the Reunion Movement..."

Move the stables to the forest

This sounds even more reasonable, doesn't it?

"Is this what you call a price to pay? Forgive my bluntness, but shouldn't we have done this a long time ago?"

Red asked, somewhat puzzled.

"If we don't restrain our fellow citizens and just let hatred spread, then what are we fighting for? Must the survival of the infected be built on taking lives?"

"But what's wrong with making those who persecute us pay the price? If we do nothing, can we change the situation where infected people are discriminated against and bullied?"

"The strong draw their swords against the stronger. What's the point of us rebelling against the Ursus Empire, which oppresses the infected, and turning our swords against ordinary people who are also struggling?"

"Aren't there enough compatriots who have been infected, bullied, or even killed because of the ordinary people you speak of?"

The tent suddenly became noisy.

"quiet"

Patriot's voice rang out from inside the tent. It wasn't loud, and it even sounded a bit short and gruff due to the pressure from the ore, but the moment he spoke, all the arguing inside the tent stopped instantly.

"Talulah, your opinion?"

Patriot looked at Talulah, believing that all these arguments were unnecessary and that Talulah's opinion as the leader was the only one that mattered.

She is the leader of the infected as recognized by the Patriots, so he will obey her orders unconditionally, and if everything is wrong, he will let himself sink with this ship.

"I……"

Just as Talulah was about to speak, a commotion arose outside the door. A moment later, a Reunion soldier ran in: "Leader, that Rhodes Island guy wants to see you."

Talulah and the others exchanged glances: "Let him in."

Fortunately, everyone from the Reunion Movement was present, so we were able to have an open and honest discussion about the details of this trade deal.

The two shield guards outside the tent received orders and moved aside. Zhao Zizhan smiled at them and followed Surtr into the tent.

Upon entering the tent, Zhao Zizhan was startled by the tense atmosphere inside; he almost thought he had accidentally wandered into the White Tiger Hall.

However, after his initial surprise, he quickly regained his composure: "Hello everyone, I'm Zhao Zizhan, an operator from Rhodes Island. I see you haven't eaten anything yet, and I happen to have some extra supplies here. Why don't we all grab something to eat?"

As Zhao Zizhan spoke, he lifted the two instant noodle boxes in his arms.

Everyone's attention quickly focused on the two cardboard boxes in his arms.

Don't blame us for being embarrassed; anyone who's hungry would react the same way when they hear there's food.

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"What's that delicious?"

One of the Yetis beside Froststar asked a question.

Everyone's attention returned to Frostnova. Her expression remained unchanged, but she tightened her grip on the knife. The faces of the two Yetis were hidden under their hoods, so nothing could be seen.

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Zhao Zizhan replied with a smile, "I noticed you don't have much food here, so I brought some instant noodles. Let's all cook and eat together."

Upon hearing Zhao Zizhan's answer, Talulah's face showed a puzzled expression: "What is instant noodles?"

He was raised by his father in a villa from a young age, and later brought to the Grand Duke's mansion. He was never short of food and had never heard of junk food like instant noodles.