Mercenary Harem in Murim Novel

Using Nanites, he amplified his voice so everyone could hear.

"Thank you for gathering today. I believe everyone is already aware of what is happening through the rumors. We want to keep it secret for a bit longer, but I don't think that's possible so we decided to announce it formally instead,"

Leo's voice was calm and clear.

Everyone listened, even the guards patrolling the area stopped and watched from a distance.

"The rumors going around the city are true. The Butterfly Pavilion and Tang Clan had signed a secret agreement with us, the Hallowed Insect. We will form a new faction, a group that accepts everyone, not caring about your background. Wandering martial arts, you are welcomed to join us."

Gasps and mutters followed. The previously calm and silent crowd was now excited and buzzing with energy.

Leo was satisfied.

This was a good start.

He continued, "Of course, our faction is different from the usual Clans or Sects. The two people standing beside me are just sponsors, not investors. Let me introduce you to them. The man over here is Tang Clan's patriarch, Tang Jiaofu. He's the representative of the orthodox faction."

Tang Jiaofu waved his hand with a smile.

The crowd cheered.

"The beautiful lady beside him is Nabi from Butterfly Pavilion. Maybe a lot of you don't know, but... She's the esteemed Leader of Hao Sect. Yes, she's the representative of the unorthodox faction."

"Fufufu, nice to meet everyone. Please call me Nabi."

The beautiful woman smiled seductively.

The crowd fell silent. They couldn't take their eyes off Nabi after the announcement. Surprise filled their gazes.

Who didn't know about Hao Sect? They dealt with information, not strength, and their power was only second to the 10 Great Sects, not even the Murim Alliance.

How could they not know?

And more importantly than that, the identity of Hao Sect's leader had always been shrouded in mystery. Anytime someone found out who the leader was, that person disappeared.

So, the revelation stunned them.

"With that being said, I want to ask you something. Are you tired of not getting a job even when you're a martial artist? Are you tired of being looked down upon because you have no family background or no master to teach you? Are you tired of living without a purpose and just wandering around aimlessly starving and without money?"

"Yeah!"

"We're tired of it!"

"Everyone is just looking down on wandering martial artists. No one is willing to hire us."

"We also need a place to stay and some money."

"Yes, yes. We have heard all about that." Leo smiled as he tried to calm the crowd down.

His voice, which carried the authority and respect of a leader, quieted them down.

"If you're wondering who I am, then let me introduce myself." He took a deep breath and continued, "I am Leo, the founder and leader of the Hallowed Insect. We are a new mercenary group, a gathering of people with nowhere to go. If you want to ask about our position, then I will say that we're perfectly neutral. We took job from everyone as long as there is a decent pay."

"Then, what about us? What about people like us, wandering martial artists whp never got any master? Can we join your organization and what will we get if we do?" One person shouted, his face was covered by his straw hat.

"You will be accepted. We don't choose our members. Whether you learn orthodox, unorthodox, or even evil martial arts methods, I don't care. They are just separated by convenience. I don't believe someone's character based on the martial art they learned."

Leo's way of thinking was pretty different from Murim's, especially when it came to the path of martial arts.

At this age, when the world was still stuck in the past, his words shook the crowd. What he said was close to heretic thinking.

"And as for the payment, you will get paid after the job is done. The reward promised by the client will be given to you 90%. We will take 10% as an introduction and guarantor fee." He continued, "You will also receive merits depending on the job you finished. That merit can be exchanged for anything, be it Golds or martial arts manuals."

"We will be the guarantor that all martial arts you learn are genuine." Nabi added, "If anyone tries to scam you, the Butterfly Pavilion, Tang Clan, and Hallowed Insect will make them pay. I hope we have an understanding."

With Hao Sect as the guarantor, no one could fake their identity.

The crowd was silent, thinking about the deal offered.

They had heard the stories about Leo. His ability and power were real.

"Will you... the organization try to limit our movement?"

A voice could be heard from within the crowd. Following that, murmurs could be heard as they discussed the situation.

"No, we won't. We have no right to control where you go or what you do." Leo replied calmly, "But, we will warn you about the danger of betrayal. That's the only thing I can't forgive about. If you betray and attack your own friends on a mission, my organization will spend nothing to destroy you. Of course, it also applied to the client."

"What do you mean?"

"Exactly as I said." He grinned and spread his arms, "We're your guarantor and your protector. Let it be known that the clients try to give false information about the job or trap you, we will destroy the client. Our relationship is based on trust, so please remember that."

His words were sincere.

He meant every single one of them.

And his tone was heavy, his face serious.

Hearing him, everyone fell silent at once. The condition he spoke for was too great. To be exact, too great to be true.

Some martial artists gathered here only came out of curiosity. They didn't like flocking into a group or joined Sects where the rules were strict and bind their movements like a rein. A lot of them appreciated freedom more than anything.

However, in exchange for that freedom, they only received limited resources to get stronger. Getting a strong martial art method to learn was also difficult.

If the conditions he spoke were real, then their lives would change drastically.

"What if we want to quit or not accept the job given by the organization?"

A voice suddenly cut through the silence. With that as a trigger, various questions rose.

Leo skillfully answered them all one by one.

"If you don't want to take a mission or job, that's fine. We're not forcing you. However, the merit system will remain the same. You won't lose anything if you quit. We will only ask you to return the identity badge that proves you are a part of our group. All benefits you receive will stay with you even if you stopped, but you won't receive our protection anymore."

In short, feel free to quit anytime. They never forced you to do something you didn't want.

That resonated with many people's hearts.

As he continued, Leo saw the crowd began to change their mind. Their faces brightened up as they listened to his explanation.

And, before long, they began to cheer and shout their agreement.

"Long live! Hallowed Insect!"

"Let's join this faction!"

"Yes, yes! Let's work together!"

"Finally, I can be free and strong."

"I will finally get a chance to prove my ability!"

"How do I sign up?!"

Everyone began to approach the stage, excited and cheerful. Their attitude was completely different from before.

Leo was satisfied.

Everything went according to plan.

As the crowd chanted his name, he spoke in a low voice.

"Very well! With this, I declare that the Mercenary Union will be open. Everyone, welcome to the family!"

***

After the announcement, a massive line formed in front of a large building created solely for Mercenary Union. Many people gathered and wanted to sign up.

Many hired and staffs trained by Jessica began to deal with their registration. Each member was given a badge, a small pin with Coco's face to act as their membership proof. They were also asked to give their blood to bind the badge, or so they were told, when actually the badge collected their DNA and created a unique identification.

It was a long day, and the sun was beginning to set.

But, the Mercenary Union still remained crowded.

Meanwhile, Leo and the two figures sat on a balcony, watching everything from above.

"It's beyond of what I expected." Tang Jiaofu muttered. His face was solemn and his tone low.

"You can say that." Nabi giggled, "This is a huge success. Now, let's see how things will unfold from now on. The news will spread and many Sects and Clans will hear about this. We have driven Beggar Sect out of this city, but I doubted they will stay silent. Most probably, Wudang Sect will take a drastic measure and attack Chengdu."

"I bet." Leo nodded and looked at the crowd, "This will bring a huge change in Murim, but I am prepared for it."

With his Base and all the rooms upgraded to Level 2, he was confident that he could win against Wudang Sect's attack. Chiaki also put defensive measures around Chengdu City. The surveillance was perfect, and the mini-Cocos were everywhere.

"Well, if you don't need me anymore, I will take my leave." Tang Jiaofu bowed slightly, "There are many things I need to prepare and deal with in my own clan."

"Fufufu, me too. I have to see the staffs training. Your secretary, Jessica, was it? May I have her for a few days? She's so skilled that I am envious." Nabi giggled, "Anyway, it was fun working with you. Let's see how everything turns out."

After saying their goodbye, the two of them left.

Leo remained seated, his eyes focused on the crowd. He would also get busy soon.

'I feel bad for Anya, but she will have to work hard.'

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