The “new recruits” among the mercenaries whispered as they watched the former bandits step forward.

“Wow, those guys have some loyalty after all.”

“Guess people really can change for the better.”

‘I had my doubts about them being former bandits, but today I see I was wrong.’

Hearing the murmurs, the bandits thought to themselves:

‘Idiots, that’s not it.’

‘If Tyron himself had shown up, we might have a chance, but against the second-in-command? No way, not even a crowd of us could handle that guy.’

‘If we back out now, Ghislain will kill us instead.’

It was clear that the Ironclad Lion Corps wasn’t out for blood—they were holding back enough to avoid killing. However, injuries were another matter entirely.

Sure, bones might break in the chaos, but that was preferable to being killed outright or left permanently maimed. The bandits resolved to fight, knowing the consequences of failure. Ghislain was far scarier than anything the Ironclad Lion Corps could throw at them.

Ghislain stepped forward and turned to glance back.

“Osvald, you’re not coming?”

“Boss, your man Osvald here... I think lunch didn’t agree with me,” Osvald replied, clutching his stomach with a pained expression.@@novelbin@@

Seeing him, Ghislain smacked his thigh and shook his head.

“Tsk tsk. Always so full of bluster, just like Claude.”

Osvald constantly bragged about being a “real man,” but despite his size, he was all bark and no bite—always making excuses to avoid danger.

Watching the exchange, Zark sneered, his expression dripping with disdain.

“What’s this? That’s your secret weapon? You think you can take us on with just that tiny group?”

Ghislain, Julien, Kyle, and ten former bandits stood ready. Meanwhile, Deneb had stepped aside, preparing to treat the injured.

In contrast, the Ironclad Lion Corps boasted a hundred men. The disparity in numbers made it seem impossible for Ghislain’s group to win unless their strength was overwhelming.

Still, Ghislain remained calm, responding with a casual smile.

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