Chapter 106 - 33: Doing Business Requires Proper Justification (Thanks for the monthly ticket support, adding one more update)
Panan recklessly went to challenge Dorio to an arm wrestling match, surrounded by a group of Adcardo people cheering for Panan, but still lost completely. Dorio’s arm looked like a bull’s, while Pira and Rebecca finished fighting over a can of fruit and ran off to discuss prosthetic modifications with Mitch. Lucy and Qiwei were murmuring on the hillside, saying god knows what, while Mann found the Adcardo prosthetic doctor to look into his old ailments.
The banquet was a blast for everyone, except Sol.
Lin Miao could see that this burly man was always worrying about something. Even though Panan’s quest succeeded, it didn’t ease his concerns. What he carried was probably more than Panan imagined, after all, every time he opened his eyes, dozens or even hundreds of mouths were waiting to be fed; a lack of trouble would be extraordinary.
Lin Miao gave him a look, and Sol nodded, then they walked together towards the hillside behind the camp.
Standing on the serene hillside, only the sound of the quiet night wind blowing by reached their ears. From here, one could overlook the whole camp, and in the vast night of Evil Land, only Night City and a few inns alongside here had some light.
Small bonfires gave the mobile homes a warm hue, and although not wealthy, this place had a bit more human touch compared to Night City.
"Listen, I’ve heard from Panan about your situation. I’m sorry, maybe if I had agreed back then there wouldn’t have been so much sacrifice. If there is anything you need help with, feel free to tell us, Adcardo never owes favors."
"Also, about the spoils, you’ve agreed on it with Panan, so I won’t interfere."
Sol crossed his arms, not knowing whether he should comfort Lin Miao or do anything else. The first batch of followers who came with him to mix in Night City nearly died in just a few days; regardless, if it were him facing such a situation, the blow would be heavy... It’s not about money.
Even if Lin Miao said he chose to join Adcardo at this moment, Sol wouldn’t be unable to accept it.