Chapter 144: No One Wants to Be Exiled

Episode 144

The next day.

An executive meeting was held in the meeting room on the third floor of the Boko Haram Clan headquarters in the afternoon.

“Today is the happiest day since I founded the Boko Haram Clan.”

Dangote, sitting at the head of the table, addressed the six executives seated on either side of him.

“Since the clan’s founding, we’ve never been able to launch a proper counterattack against the Slaughterhouse Clan. Remember?”

He looked at Akuma, who had been with him since the beginning, and asked.

“It wasn’t just because of their pet monsters, enhanced with illegal drugs. We were lacking in numbers, our weapons and firepower were inferior, and our financial resources were always less than half of theirs.”

“They were also more favored by Triunfo.”

“Of course! The quality and quantity of supplies they offered to Triunfo were on a different level!”

Akuma chimed in, and Dangote’s voice grew louder.

“We were inferior in every aspect. That’s why we always got beaten up! We should have been grateful to even hold onto the B18 district.

But today! We finally launched a proper counterattack!”

**Bang!** He slammed his fist on the table.

“And we attacked their slaughterhouse, the symbol of the Slaughterhouse Clan. Do you know how significant this is, Wishan?”

Wishan, whose name was called, immediately replied,

“The slaughterhouse is Slaughterhouse’s main source of income and a vital facility that supplies various potion ingredients to the Triunfo Clan.

Losing it means a significant loss of both wealth and reputation for Slaughterhouse.”

“That’s right! And we gained both wealth and reputation!”

Dangote couldn’t hide his smile as he continued.

“This is just the beginning! We’ll defend this slaughterhouse, earn more money, buy better weapons and mercenaries, and take over the rest of Slaughterhouse’s slaughterhouses!

Of course, we only took one slaughterhouse. Slaughterhouse still has many more! But considering that we couldn’t even attempt a counterattack until now, this is a huge step forward, isn’t it?”

“That’s right!”

Dangote looked at the executives who responded enthusiastically, then his gaze fixed on one person.

“In that sense, I have to commend Alopsky.”

Everyone’s eyes turned to Alopsky, who was sitting in the center right.

He was now occupying the seat that had belonged to Okolo, the former leader of Hunter Team 1.

“He’s only been with us for two days as a mercenary, and he’s already made two significant contributions that everyone acknowledges!

Not only did he eliminate the pet monsters, but he also provided the idea to expose Okolo as a spy!”

Deceive each executive by telling them we’re going to attack a different location, and see where the enemy gathers. Then we’ll be able to catch the culprit.

…That was the idea Kim Jinsung had suggested during his drinking session with Dangote, and the plan had worked perfectly.

“I ordered our men to search Okolo’s quarters earlier, and they found five ‘Abyss TNTs’.”

“……!”

“We only have three in our clan, and this bastard had five all to himself. You know what this means, right?”

Everyone nodded.

Abyss TNT was a planted explosive, mainly used by spies to infiltrate and sabotage enemy bases.

In other words, Okolo had been planning to bomb the Boko Haram headquarters.

“If we had discovered it any later, we might have all been blown up along with the headquarters building. It’s all thanks to Alopsky!

We owe so much to you, Alopsky! It’s as if you were sent from heaven to help our Boko Haram Clan!”

Kim Jinsung just smiled faintly at Dangote’s continuous praise.

“How can we treat such a skilled and intelligent individual as an ordinary mercenary?

The position of Hunter Team 1 Leader is vacant, and I think Alopsky would be the perfect fit!”

The other executives were surprised by Dangote’s declaration.

It was unprecedented in the history of Boko Haram for a mere mercenary to be promoted directly to the position of Hunter Team 1 Leader, which was practically the fourth-highest position in the clan.

“What do you all think?”

Dangote asked the other executives.

Akuma, the vice-master, was the first to answer.

“I agree. Based on what I’ve seen, Alopsky’s skills are more than enough to fill the position of Hunter Team 1 Leader.”

“I agree as well. No offense to the other team leaders, but Alopsky seems to be the only one capable of filling the position.”

Wishan also agreed.

They had no reason to object. He was a skilled individual whose abilities had already been proven, he didn’t seem to be a spy for Slaughterhouse based on his contributions, and he wasn’t being promoted to a position higher than theirs.

Moreover, there was another, more important reason.

‘If I can get him on my side, I can completely suppress Wishan, who’s always trying to climb the ranks.’

‘If I can just win over Alopsky, I can even get rid of Akuma through political maneuvering.’

The two, who were constantly vying for the position of second-in-command, saw Alopsky as a powerful asset who could completely change the power dynamics if they could get him on their side.

As they looked at Alopsky with gleaming eyes,

Dangote turned to the other team leaders and asked,

“What about you? Speak up if you have any objections.”

“……”

“……”

“……”

The other three team leaders just looked at each other, unable to voice any objections.

They weren’t happy about the fact that someone who had only been with the clan for two days was being promoted to a position higher than theirs.

But they had no grounds to object.

His contributions in those two days were too significant, and with Akuma and Wishan, who were fighting for the position of second-in-command, both agreeing, they couldn’t find any fault with his promotion.

“Then it’s unanimous. Alopsky will be appointed as the leader of Hunter Team 1. Congratulations, Alopsky. I look forward to working with you.”

“Thank you.”

The five executives applauded as Kim Jinsung bowed.

Since he was already sitting in the seat of Hunter Team 1 Leader, there was no need to rearrange the seating.

“Now that we’ve filled the vacant position of Hunter Team 1 Leader, let’s move on to the next agenda.”

Dangote immediately brought up a new topic.

“It’s about how we’re going to defend Slaughterhouse No. 3, which we recently captured.

As you know, the slaughterhouse we acquired has already resumed operations. So we need to station troops there for defense.

We left about half of our forces there as a precaution.”

This was in case Jason, in a fit of rage, decided to immediately try to reclaim the slaughterhouse with all his forces.

“You know how hot-headed Jason, that pig, is, right? Once he loses his temper, he charges in without listening to anyone.

I think Slaughterhouse No. 3 is the most dangerous place right now. We need to focus on defending it. But…”

“It’s too far away.”

“Exactly!”

Dangote immediately agreed with Kim Jinsung’s words.

“It takes at least two hours to get to Slaughterhouse No. 3 from here by car, even at full speed. We can’t get there in time if it’s attacked.

But if we station too many troops there, our main base in the B18 district will be vulnerable. And it’s also difficult to send reinforcements from the slaughterhouse to here.

So I thought…”

He looked at Wishan, the strategist, and continued,

“No matter how important the slaughterhouse is, it’s not more important than our main base in the B18 district, right? We need to keep most of our forces here.”

“I agree.”

“So, instead of stationing a large number of troops at the slaughterhouse, I’m thinking of leaving an elite force there.”

“By elite force, how many are we talking about?”

“At least two of the executives.”

“Hmm…”

Wishan pondered for a moment, then nodded.

“That sounds like a good idea. We need at least one executive to learn how to run a slaughterhouse anyway.

And considering that we don’t need a large number of troops for defense, leaving our best forces, the executives, seems to be the most appropriate solution.”

“Good, I’m glad you agree.”

“Then who are you planning to leave there?”

Wishan asked, naturally looking at the team leaders.

He wasn’t expecting himself or Akuma to be chosen. They were both essential personnel who needed to stay at the headquarters, just like Dangote.

Dangote replied,

“Team Leader 4, and one of you, either the vice-master or the strategist.”

“……!”

“!!”

Wishan and Akuma both looked at Dangote in surprise.

Wishan asked again, unsure if he had heard correctly,

“One of us?”

“That’s the only way I can feel at ease. I don’t think Jason will just sit back and watch us take his slaughterhouse.

There are two other Slaughterhouse slaughterhouses within an hour’s drive from Slaughterhouse No. 3.”

“…That’s true.”

“Considering how dangerous it is, wouldn’t it be reassuring to have one of you, either you or Akuma, who are closest to my level, stationed there?”

“……”

They couldn’t answer.

They couldn’t refute Dangote’s logic, but they didn’t want to go either.

‘If I go, I’ll be stuck in that smelly slaughterhouse and a shabby accommodation 24/7.’

‘At my level, I have to go into exile in a place like that?’

They were both thinking the same thing, glancing at each other, when

“How about sending Team Leader 1?”

Omar, the leader of Hunter Team 2, suggested.

“Team Leader 1?”

“Yes. I think Team Leader 1’s skills are enough to replace the strategist and the vice-master. Of course, he’s not as good as you two.”

Omar continued, adding a bit of flattery,

“Wouldn’t it be better to leave Team Leader 1 as the defense force instead of sending the two of you, who are busy with headquarters work, to a distant slaughterhouse?”

He looked at the others, waiting for their reactions.

“That’s a good idea. Honestly, the risk is too high for the strategist and the vice-master, who are busy with headquarters work, to be stationed there.”

“I agree. Team Leader 1 seems to be a more suitable candidate than the two of you.”

The leaders of Hunter Teams 3 and 4 agreed with Omar’s suggestion.

They were still envious of Alopsky, who had become their superior in just two days, and wanted to see him suffer a bit.

“Hmm…”

“I think it’s a good idea…”

Akuma and Wishan also agreed, pretending to be indifferent.

Inwardly, they were sighing in relief that they didn’t have to leave the city.

Dangote, seemingly oblivious to their thoughts, turned to Kim Jinsung and asked,

“What do you think? I wasn’t planning to send you out before you got used to your position as Hunter Team 1 Leader, but everyone seems to agree…”

“I’m fine with it.”

Alopsky answered immediately, so quickly that Dangote was slightly surprised.

“…Are you sure?”

“Yes. And there’s no need to leave Team Leader 4 with me. I’ll stay alone.”

“……!”

Everyone’s eyes widened.

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