Chapter 58: The Camp Leader
The rain was still pelting down. It had been pouring for hours and showed no sign of stopping anytime soon.
Most of the survivors in the camp got into simple tents built with waterproof fabrics. They had all grown used to the ever-present downpour, but they still wished it would be over soon.
Somewhere deep in the camp, there was a fully intact store; within this store, in a relatively spacious and clean room, stood a long table surrounded by several chairs, upon which a group of people sat encircling it and were discussing an important issue.
“Just for that insignificant thing, so many innocent people are being sent to their deaths?”
A middle-aged man stood up and reprimanded the others sharply. This individual was around 45 years old, with straight brows, a shaven face, a tall figure, slightly gray temples, and a majestic demeanor. At this time, with lingering anger on his countenance, he looked at everyone present, his eyes filled with intense disgust and disdain as if he were ashamed to be with them.
A man sitting next to him said, “You are the oldest and the strongest among us, so we highly respect you. But Zhao Changping, even as the first leader, I don’t think you can have it your way this time since the matter concerns everyone’s interests.”
Zhao Changping said resolutely: “Black Bear, you don’t need to say any more! Let this matter go; don’t mention it again; even if I were to die, I would never agree!”
“Zhao Changping, do you think this is still a peaceful and prosperous era? Times have changed! That spring is essential for us, so we must get it no matter what!” The reprimanded guy grew fearless and scornful, and he turned his head and shouted to the others: “Camp leaders, do you agree with me?!”
“Black Bear is not wrong.” Finally, after a brief period of contemplation, an older man stated, “What he said is plausible. There isn’t much water left inside the spring. Those monsters have grown more vigilant since the last time we snatched a bit. We can only make use of our people to serve as cannon fodder, and only by distracting the monsters can we have a chance to attack!”