"Then next, I'll explain how this mineral vein will be handled."
Nero spoke to everyone and said, "In order to ensure the stability of order and living conditions in the Underworld, I hereby announce that from now on, this mineral vein belongs to Wildfire!"
"No, why do you, " The moment Nero said this, several people from both the drifters and the mining team angrily started questioning him.
But before they could finish speaking, they were glared down by the others from the Express crew.
The drifters immediately shut up.
A few people from the mining team also stiffened, then awkwardly laughed twice and said, "Ha… haha… pr-pretty good, I think it's pretty good."
"Wildfire has always been responsible for distributing supplies and things like that. Handing the mineral vein over to Wildfire puts us at ease. What's more, this way the drifters won't be able to set their sights on the vein anymore."
The miners didn't say anything further. Thinking it through carefully, handing it to Wildfire wouldn't harm their interests anyway, at most, they just wouldn't be able to make a bit of extra money.
So they could naturally accept this decision. They knew that even if Wildfire allocated some positions on this mineral vein to others, they would definitely prioritize ensuring that people from the mining team had work to do and supplies to receive.
As for the drifters, although they didn't say anything anymore, each one of them stared viciously at Nero.
Nero's ruling was cutting off their source of income right in front of them. How could a pack of wolf-like people like them possibly tolerate that?
But did Nero care about what this bunch of drifters thought?
Of course not.
After all, these people were completely different from the drifters, or scavengers, he had in mind.
Most of the drifters in the Underworld were not pitiful at all, and even less deserving of sympathy.
They were nothing more than maggot-like bandits.
Nero completely ignored the drifters' cannibalistic gazes and continued speaking,
"In other words, from now on, how this mineral vein is mined, how it's operated, and what kind of people are allowed to work here will all be decided by Wildfire!"
"In short, from now on, you two groups, no matter who, have absolutely nothing to do with this mineral vein anymore."
"If you miners want to make money to support your families, go to Wildfire. And as for you drifters, don't even think about extortion or blackmail anymore. Wanting to get benefits for free without lifting a finger is impossible!"
After saying that, Nero looked around again.
At this point, the expressions of the miners were fairly calm. Ever since Nero said the mineral vein would be handed over to Wildfire, they already knew how things would develop next.
The miner who had received Nero's hint on the road earlier was also here. Now, that miner finally understood what price Nero had been talking about.
This kind of price was something the mining team could accept. That slight bit of dissatisfaction would soon disappear.
On the drifters' side, however, they were furious, each one so angry that their faces turned red.
They glared at Nero, wishing they could pounce on him and bite this hateful little brat to death.
Most of them would rather rob miners than find a job for themselves, and what kind of trash they were was already obvious.
Still, neither side said a single word at this moment.
Nero revealed a satisfied smile, lifted his chin slightly in a proud manner, and said, "I'm done talking. Now tell me, who's in favor, and who's against?"
"I object!" a drifter shouted.
Then more drifters shouted, "I object!"
Immediately after, this large group of drifters all raised their arms, waving them and continuously shouting "Objection!"
Seeing this, Nero directly said, "Objection invalid! If you have problems, go find Wildfire!"
After saying that, Nero glanced at Seele.
Seele understood immediately. She knew it was time to act.
Her expression became excited as she took two steps forward and cracked her knuckles.
Next… was her favorite part.
Then Nero looked at Oleg again and said, "See? It's already been resolved. This is my method, simple and efficient, right?"
Oleg showed a helpless, half-laughing expression. Simple, yes. Efficient, yes. Just a bit rough, and a bit like using power to suppress people…
Then he looked again at Dan Heng, March, and Stelle.
This group of outsiders, although they seemed to have some mission about finding a Stellaron, the atmosphere really looked more like they had brought the youngest kid in the family out to play…
At this time, Seele had already charged in with her scythe, going on a wild rampage through the drifter camp. She would grab anyone at random and beat them until their heads were covered in bumps, generously awarding them a Buddha-style haircut.
Oleg also instructed his subordinates to go help. Some assisted Seele in the fight, while others escorted the startled miners to a slightly safer location.
There was no doubt that Seele was an overpowered combatant in the Underworld, so the outcome of this chaotic brawl had been decided from the very beginning.
While Seele and Wildfire were brutally beating the drifters, Nero took out his phone and sent a message to Sampo,
Nero, "Later, have Seele send some samples over to you. Just let them live together with the corgis. Aside from food, you can train them using the same methods."
Sampo, "You caught Rift creatures again? Also, what's going on with Seele? She's joining this project too?"
Nero, "Not really. I just found some pretty good laborers. How should I put it… these people are lazy and want to get something for nothing, so I have no choice but to send them to you to experience labor."
Sampo, "Ahahaha, got it. I think I already know what kind of people you're talking about."
After finishing messaging Sampo, Nero looked up and shouted to Seele, "Sister Seele, please send them over to Sampo later!"
"Okay!" Seele was having a great time beating people up and agreed without even thinking.
Behind Nero, March narrowed her eyes slightly and stared at him with a somewhat resentful gaze for a while.
Beside them, Oleg leaned over and asked, "What are you planning to do by sending them to Sampo?"
Nero shook his head smugly and said, "As the saying goes, kill the body and punish the heart. Since they don't want to work and only want free benefits, then I have to send them to work, and make sure they don't get any benefits unless they do. Sampo just happens to have a few suitable positions that they can fill."
Oleg lifted his head and looked at Nero, feeling that this kid didn't seem to be lying.
After once again lamenting inwardly about how good this kid was at holding grudges, Oleg stopped thinking about it.
After all, it was just going to work at Sampo's place. Although he didn't know what kind of jobs Sampo had there, maybe this could help reform the drifters' way of thinking.
This was all for the drifters' own good.
'Ah, thinking about it carefully, this kid really was kind-hearted!'
Oleg's gaze toward Nero gradually filled with appreciation.
No one spoke up for the drifters who were currently being beaten up and whose future paths had already been neatly arranged.
Because it wasn't worth it.
Everyone simply felt that Nero was a good kid. Even when facing drifters like these, he was still warm-hearted enough to help them find jobs, hoping to steer their thinking onto the right path instead of letting them continue being lazy and dreaming of getting something for nothing every day.
'This kid really is something, not only good-looking, but with a beautiful heart too!'