The same night.
On the main island of the Hell's Gate Archipelago, the military camp was brightly lit, filled with singing and dancing.
At the bonfire feast, everyone's face was beaming with excitement.
There were two reasons for this: first, the complete defeat of the Tamo Mercenary Group, a remarkable feat of overcoming the strong with the weak in the mercenary alliance's history.
Second, the celebration of the alliance's success; an alliance of such scale was a miracle in mercenary history.
At this moment, outside the command tent.
Beside the largest bonfire sat a circle of people, eating roasted whole lamb.
These people were representatives of various factions. They were not in the mood to enjoy the singing and dancing, but were discussing a topic.
A snake cannot move without its head; since an alliance had been formed, a leader must be elected.
Otherwise, with everyone expressing their own opinions, if a crisis truly occurred in the future, whose orders would be followed?
Wouldn't that inevitably lead to disaster?
However, regarding the position of leader, all factions were not eager, as if they truly did not care for power and status.
In reality, everyone understood that once someone became the alliance leader, they would become a primary target of the Bright Hall.
No one wanted to endure the targeting and retaliation of the Bright Hall!
To put it plainly, their alliance was merely a show of force, intended to prevent the Bright Hall from attacking them easily.
"I think it is only fitting that Mr. Ye be made the leader!"
After a long silence, as no one was willing to accept the position of leader, Lei Ha Dun finally spoke, proposing.
As his words fell, all the representatives around nodded in unison, agreeing.
This was a good idea!
Making Ye Cangtian the leader was equivalent to dragging the Hidden Group into the water!
If the Bright Hall were to attack in the future, they would no longer have to worry, and the Hidden Group could also provide them with protection.
Sensing the gazes of many, Ye Cangtian slowly shook his head and said, "I will not join your alliance. I have said that Huaxia will not establish any forces outside its borders."
Ye Cangtian refused decisively. Firstly, he knew very well that Huaxia would never agree to such a thing.
Secondly, he had no interest in this so-called leadership.
If he did, he would have expanded his Death God Mercenary Group long ago, why would it still have only a few people?
Seeing Ye Cangtian's refusal, a flicker of disappointment appeared in everyone's eyes, but such matters could not be forced.
"Ye Cangtian, then tell us, who should assume the position of leader!"
At this moment, Zhuo De stood up. He could see that Ye Cangtian's popularity was very high after two days of intense fighting, which made him even more displeased.
"Since no one has any good ideas, perhaps the youngest can say a few words."
"I believe it is most appropriate for our Commander Lei Ha Dun to assume the position of leader!"
Seeing that Ye Cangtian had no intention of speaking, Charlie stepped forward and said to everyone.
He had no foresight and considered the retaliation of the Bright Hall and other actions. In his opinion, becoming the leader would allow the Lightning Mercenary Group to command other forces.
This would elevate their status, even allowing them to stand on equal footing with the three major powers, which would undoubtedly bring more benefits than drawbacks to the Lightning Mercenary Group.
Upon hearing Charlie's voice, the others did not object, but neither did they agree.
A playful glint appeared in their eyes.
Among those present, anyone could represent the forces behind them, but only Charlie could not, because Lei Ha Dun was still here.
With Lei Ha Dun present, who was Charlie to matter!
*Slap!*
The next moment, Lei Ha Dun suddenly rose and slapped Charlie, sending him flying.
"I..."
Feeling the pain on his cheek, Charlie's gaze became even more resentful. For whom had he done all this!
Yet, in the end, he only received a fierce slap!
"My apologies to everyone, I have not disciplined him well, I have made you laugh!"
Lei Ha Dun said apologetically, but inwardly he wished he could kick Charlie to death.
All factions were refusing the position of leader, could they not see something from this?
To still take this matter upon himself, wasn't this pushing the Lightning Mercenary Group into a fire pit?
"I think Charlie has a point."
Just then, Ye Cangtian's voice came.
Charlie's gaze became even more furious. Although Ye Cangtian spoke up for him, it made him extremely angry.
Why hadn't he said this earlier?
If he had said this earlier, would Lei Ha Dun have hit him?
Now that he said it, Charlie would not be grateful, but rather felt that he was doing it deliberately.
"Mr. Ye, please don't joke."
"After two consecutive days of intense battles, the strength of the Lightning Mercenary Group has been greatly reduced. They are bound to be at the bottom here, how could they have the qualification to be the leader!"
Upon hearing Ye Cangtian speak, Lei Ha Dun quickly stepped forward and said.
It was true that the Lightning Mercenary Group had won, but it was a Pyrrhic victory. Frankly speaking, if the Tamo Mercenary Group sent another regiment, they would only have a chance of being annihilated.
Therefore, Lei Ha Dun absolutely could not accept the position of leader.
"Strength can be recovered, and this speed will not be slow!"
"Besides, the Lightning Mercenary Group paid a heavy price to facilitate the alliance, and they deserve to be respected by the various forces..."
Ye Cangtian glanced at Lei Ha Dun and said slowly.
It could be said that the Lightning Mercenary Group had already become famous in this battle. If they were to become the leader as well, their fame would soar, attracting many people by reputation.
Would it be difficult to recruit soldiers and rebuild their forces then?
Moreover, the Lightning Mercenary Group had made great sacrifices for the alliance in this battle, and they should be given special consideration.
"I agree!"
"I agree too..."
As Ye Cangtian's voice fell, everyone nodded. They had nothing to say, and moreover, they did not want to take this hot potato, so they immediately agreed.
Under everyone's persuasion, Lei Ha Dun had no choice but to bite the bullet and accept the position of leader.
Of course, this move made Charlie even more resentful.
He didn't care about Lei Ha Dun's reasons for accepting the leadership. In his opinion, as long as he accepted it, it meant that Lei Ha Dun still wanted to be the leader in his heart.
And he hit him, which was simply hypocritical!
Not only was he hypocritical, but in his opinion, it was also an act of groveling to Ye Cangtian!
"Although Lei Ha Dun has become the leader, I have a few suggestions I would like to make!"
Ye Cangtian's voice rang out, and all eyes turned to him again.
For them, as long as someone exposed the problem, they could accept other conditions as long as they were not too harsh.
"First, after the alliance, I hope you will unite as one. You must know that you are already grasshoppers on the same rope. If there is internal conflict, it will give others the opportunity to defeat you one by one."
"Second, since everyone agrees to Lei Ha Dun as the leader, do not have any intention of deposing him in the future. If anyone objects, they should raise it within two days, and then make changes."
"Finally, plan the leader's duties and powers in advance to avoid future conflicts..."
Sensing everyone's gaze, Ye Cangtian spoke slowly.
Among the people in front of him, apart from Lei Ha Dun, the others, while representing various forces, were not the supreme rulers, so their decisions might not be binding.
Ye Cangtian wanted to give them a preventive injection, lest they go back on their word in the future.
After all, while the leader bore danger, he also received immense benefits, and these benefits could easily arouse envy and lead to conflict.
Ye Cangtian did not want these forces to be defeated one by one by the Bright Hall in the future.
On the other side, hearing Ye Cangtian's words, Lei Ha Dun cast a grateful glance.
Although he had not considered these matters, he could tell that Ye Cangtian was speaking up for him.
The others' expressions changed slightly, but they did not express any objection, as Ye Cangtian had given them two days.
Within two days, it would be enough for them to contact their superiors and decide on the matter.
*Bang bang bang...*
Just as they had finished discussing the matter of the leader, and everyone was looking at the singing and dancing not far away.
Suddenly, everyone's expression became solemn. The figures that were singing and dancing seemed to freeze in place.
After a brief moment, these figures collapsed to the ground with a loud thud.
Enemy attack!