CHAPTER 777: CHAPTER 387: ENDLESS TROUBLES_2

Over four thousand people is indeed a significant threat!

"Of course," said Worley and Norris without hesitation.

After they shouted their surrender, the large group behind them didn’t become disorderly; instead, they followed them. They knew then that the soldiers behind them were also willing to surrender.

It was only natural.

In every Territory War, the soldiers are the ones who die the most. If they could live, naturally they would prefer to surrender.

Going with the flow is a choice many make when facing survival.

Thus, Cao Jingshan led his team back to their own squad, and at that time, Alike also brought his team over to support.

When he saw the scene, there was a bit of surprise in his expression.

It was mainly because the atmosphere on this side was too peaceful.

Upon seeing Alike, Cao Jingshan immediately explained the situation.

After listening, Alike said right away, "Add one thing, all personnel must hand over their weapons."

If they were to take over, they needed to do it thoroughly, leaving no chance for these people to regret.

Watching Alike’s serious demeanor, Worley and Norris unconsciously looked towards Cao Jingshan.

He hadn’t mentioned that just now!

"This is our territory’s Major; he ranks above me, so I follow his orders. But don’t worry, our Hope Village will never mistreat prisoners. Once you’re in Hope Village, you are residents of Hope Village," Cao Jingshan patted his chest in assurance. "Also, your weapons, we will return them all, not keeping even a bit for ourselves, and we can sign a contract on this matter."

As he spoke, Cao Jingshan took out a magic scroll for contracts, quickly wrote a simple agreement, and then signed his name.

Alike didn’t say much about this gesture, which was taken as approval of Cao Jingshan’s actions.

Worley and Norris, after listening, pursed their lips and, looking at the incontrovertible expression of Alike, passed the message along and then signed their names directly on the magic scroll.

After leaving their marks, they began handing over their weapons.

In this manner, led by Worley and Norris, the entire surrender process went particularly smoothly.

By the end, it was the slaves’ turn to hand over their weapons.

Compared to the fully equipped soldiers, the majority of the slaves’ weapons were made of bronze and were extremely primitive.

"These were residents of other territories captured by our territory, not worth much, serving as slaves of the territory."

"You’ve plundered quite a few territories, haven’t you? Only this few slaves?" Cao Jingshan asked curiously.

"No, every month our territory sells slaves to other territories. Many slave traders frequently visit our territory to select slaves. This batch hadn’t been sold yet; they were prepared by our Lord for the Territory War, you could fetch quite a few gold coins if you sell them!" Worley said somewhat instinctively.

Trading slaves had become the norm, especially in their territory.

Listening to this, Cao Jingshan looked at the expressions of the group of slaves and noticed that most of them appeared numb to Worley’s words, clearly having accepted their fate.

Paused for a moment, Cao Jingshan then said, "Come, register as well. When you’re in Hope Village, these weapons will also be returned to you."

Saying this, he handed the magic scroll to one of the slaves.

This slave was one whom Cao Jingshan observed to still have a bit of resentment.

At least he hadn’t lost his edge due to his identity as a slave; this was a somewhat good breakthrough.

The slave stared at the magic scroll in front of him, absolutely stunned.

Worley and Norris were also stunned.

Worley quietly remarked, "You can just take their weapons; it doesn’t matter if you don’t return them."

Hearing this, Cao Jingshan said indifferently, "Our Hope Village has no slaves."

This statement instantly stirred up a new turmoil among the slaves.

Is this... really true?

"Once a slave, can I also become a resident?" the slave in front of Cao Jingshan asked, his eyes gleaming.

"Yes, our territory has recently received a group of slaves from other territories and turned them into tourists, and whether you can become residents of Hope Village depends on your own choices," Cao Jingshan continued.