Mercenary Harem in Murim Novel

At the start, there were around 300 to 500 people from each side. While the numbers didn't look impressive, all of them were martial artists that could destroy a house, a superhuman with superpower.

And now, the number was reduced by more than half, indicating that the battle was getting heated up.

It was a mess.

Blood, guts, and flesh were flying, and the sound of metal hitting metal echoed in the air.

Some people were trying to save their comrades, but many others just attacked each other without mercy. It was like a feeding frenzy, and Leo could feel his blood boiling as he saw the battle.

"It seems war is the same no matter the world." Jessica muttered with a frown. She covered her mouth with her hand, her eyes tearing up as she saw the scene on the screen. Discover hidden stories at empire

A disgusted look appeared on Leo's face. He didn't want to see something like this, but he needed to stay focused. He couldn't afford to get emotional or distracted.

"But this is a good reference. We know the power of their foot soldiers and can counter them. The problem is their elite team." He said, turning to one of the screens. "Chiaki, show me the footage from small-Coco in the alliance Elders' residence. We need to know who we're dealing with."

On the screen, the footage from the toy that had been following the Elders from the Alliance for days played. Now, they had gathered in one room, their eyes filled with hatred and anger as they talked about Kang Jian.

"What should we do? We have lost everything." Yuang Li, the Elder who had been captured, said. His wound had been healed, and he was sitting on a chair. "If we stay here, Kang Jian will definitely kill us all. That or we will be turned into a puppet like Xue Wang."

"You're right. We have no choice but to escape." Another Elder agreed, his expression serious. "But, where can we go? If we leave the house, these people will kill us. I can't use Qi since they injected us with that strange drug. We are nothing but weak mortals now."

"No, not just us. The whole Murim Alliance is in trouble now." Yuang Li shook his head. He looked at the other Elders with a serious face. "And, I think the best way to counter Kang Jian's power and save everyone is by asking them."

"The other sects?" Another Elder asked before his eyes widened. "Wait... You're not talking about..."

"Yes." Yuang Li nodded, his voice shaky. "I mean, the Mercenary Union. They have the power and strength that Kang Jian and his followers can't even compare. And they don't care about the Murim Alliance or the Sects. We can hire them."

"Ridiculous!" Another Elder couldn't help but raise his voice. "How can we hire an outsider? We have pride! We can't do that! No, we shouldn't do that."

"That's right. We have been doing this for a long time, and we don't need help from outsiders. This is our problem, and we should solve it ourselves."

Yuang Li couldn't help but frown as the other Elders rejected his suggestion. He thought they would see the severity of the situation, but it seemed that they were blinded by their pride.

'This is bad. If we don't ask for help soon, Kang Jian will do something worse.'

He had seen Kang Jian and his group's true nature. They were cruel, and they had no honor. They were worse than a barbarian or an animal.

Just remembering how Kang Jian treated Xue Wang made his stomach turn. The poor man was crippled, and his body was so thin and weak. He was forced to be used as a chair while Kang Jian played with his mistress.

Yuang Li didn't know how Xue Wang managed to survive that, but he knew that they had to do something before it was too late.

"Look, we are all suffering now. We can't afford to be prideful and just watch as Kang Jian destroy everything we built." Yuang Li argued, his voice shaking with emotion. "If we don't decide soon, the Murim Alliance... No, maybe the whole Central Plains will be destroyed. That man is not human, he's a demon. And we need to stop him before he does something even worse."

"But, we can't just hire an outsider." Another Elder said, his expression grim. "It will ruin our reputation and make us look weak in front of the other sects."

"Yes, I agree. We are better off alone and keep trying to fight."

"That's right. The other Sects will realize the situation and help us."

Yuang Li couldn't say anything. His idea was rejected, and his heart sank. He couldn't believe that they had no choice but to just sit here and wait for Kang Jian to attack them.

At that moment, a voice rang from the corner.

"I suggest you abandon that hope right now. Mount Hua Sect just lost more than 300 disciples in a battle against Kang Jian's troop."

"Who's there?!" Yuang Li rose from his chair, his eyes widening as he saw a small black toy on the table. It looked like a rabbit, and it had a speaker on its ear.

"My name is Coco. I'm a toy."

"What?"

Everyone was shocked. No, they didn't know how to react to this small metal toy that was talking and watching them.

"Who created this?!"

"Ah, maybe you will understand if I said that I am Leo from Hallowed Insect? This toy is one of... Well, there is no need to explain it. It's not important."

After hearing that, the Elders understood. They knew that Leo was the leader of the mercenary group Hallowed Insect. He was a famous man with a unique ability and power that could be compared to a God.

But, how did he get this toy here?

"How this toy can enter this place is also not important. What's important is that I have heard what you said earlier, Elder Yuang Li." Leo's voice rang from the toy, making the Elders shiver. "I heard you wanted to hire us?"

"That's... That's true." Yuang Li nodded, his eyes wide. He was surprised that he was overheard, but he couldn't hide anything now. "We need your help, Mr. Leo."

"Elder Yuang!"

The other Elders frowned and didn't like the situation. They were ashamed that they had to hire an outsider, especially a group of mercenaries that were known for their violence and cruelty as well as their enemies.

But, they couldn't do anything.

"Throw your pride for once! We must survive. Think not only for yourself but your clan and your families! I don't know about you, but I have a granddaughter that was born a month ago. I don't want to die before I see her marry someone she loves!"

Yuang Li's voice wasn't loud but it was filled with emotion and determination.

"I know this is not easy, but we must do what we can."

The other Elders couldn't say anything. They didn't know how to react to the situation and just sat there, their eyes dark and their faces filled with disappointment. However, they also listened to his words clearly.

Everyone here had families. They had their clans to take care of.

The reason why they wanted to stay in power as an Elder was to elevate their clan's prestige as well as making their families able to live a good life.

Some had different reasons, but the end result was the same.

They were trying to survive and save everyone they cared about.

So, after a while, one of the Elders raised his head and said.

"What do you suggest, Mr. Leo? Can you ensure our safety if we hire you?"

Inside the Hallowed Insect's base, Leo grinned widely. He stared at the screen and crossed his legs.

"Yes, I can promise you that. But, there will be a price. I will ask for compensation that's worth the effort and the risk. This is a war, and we are the hired hand. So, make your decision fast and don't hesitate."

He waited.

Patience was something he had in abundance, and he knew that the Elders had to make a difficult decision.

In the end, Yuang Li stood up and raised his head.

"We will hire you, Mr. Leo."

Leo's eyes gleamed with happiness.

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He had been waiting for this moment, and it was finally here.

The next second, a hologram screen appeared on top of mini-Coco's head, showing his face and the Elders who looked at him with fear and determination.

"I am glad we have a deal. Keep this toy close with you to ensure your safety, but make sure to hide it under your clothes. In 3 days, we will rescue you and cure you from that strange liquid injected to you. That's the least we can do. So, just be patient and stay alive."

"Thank you, Mr. Leo. We will keep your word and wait for your arrival."

After saying that, Yuang Li took the toy and hid it inside his robe. The screen was cut, and Leo couldn't see them anymore.

"Ah, that's done. Finally." He muttered, his expression calm. He turned to Chiaki who was sitting on a chair next to him. "Now we have a legitimate reason and videos to invite other Sects to join this fray. Jessica, I am counting on you to spread the information."

"Yes, sir." Jessica nodded and took out her tablet. She began sending the videos of the conversation to everyone who had an interest in the situation.

The news would spread fast, and the other Sects would come and join the fight.

At the same time, Astrid, Jack, and Shui made a mess in the Capital and destroyed the communication line. They went against Kang Jian's followers a few times, destroying them and leaving a mess.

Meanwhile, Anya kept her eyes on the Palace and the Emperor Sheng. She made sure that no one could attack him, and her wings allowed her to travel around and get the latest information.

The Emperor evacuated the citizens and ordered the Bloody Guard to shut down the area around Murim Alliance headquarters.

Some warriors who went against Kang Jian also helped. However, there were also those who got enticed by strength and followed Kang Jian's order, becoming the enemies of the Emperor and everyone else.

As a result, confrontations and fights broke out all over the city. The air was filled with smoke, and the sound of metal hitting metal and explosion echoed in the air.

It was chaotic, and people ran everywhere, trying to find a safe place to hide.

In just two days, the situation escalated.