Dustin was taken aback and slightly puzzled at Garrett’s sudden hostility. Considering that it was their first meeting, Dustin couldn’t fathom the reason for his animosity. Why did the guy before him have such a lofty attitude?

“Captain Wilder, have we met before?” Dustin slowly lowered his hand that had been left hanging.

“No,” Garrett said with an icy expression.

“Since we’ve never met, what makes you say that?” Dustin countered.

“I’m just concerned about Ms. Linsor.”

Garrett asserted with a self-righteous tone, “The Deadlands is extremely dangerous, and those who enter face almost certain death.

“Without considerable strength, professional knowledge, and extensive experience, ordinary people wouldn’t last a day inside.

“Ms. Linsor has paid a considerable sum to bring me here, and it’s my responsibility to ensure her safety.

“Judging by your physique and behavior, it’s evident that you’re not a professional bodyguard. So, I have serious doubts about your abilities.

“In case we come across danger in the Deadlands, I worry that you might not be able to protect Ms. Linsor and bring harm to all of us instead.”

Garrett’s words were blunt and devoid of any courtesy.

is to guide us and help

concern. Just do your job, and don’t overstep your boundaries. You have no right to lecture me on my abilities.” Dustin’s tone was

had an easy-going personality,

money, you still require a certain level of capability. Our

Linsor, regarding your need for a

arrange for them to join us, but

concerns, but I completely trust Dustin’s abilities. With him around, I have absolutely no

the Deadlands were beyond Dustin’s capabilities, then the rest of

“Ms. Linsor-”

stop him. “Go ahead and gather relevant information on the Deadlands. Gather as much

leaving, he cast Dustin a disdainful

found appears quite arrogant,” Dustin

we’ll need his help.

he doesn’t cross my boundaries, a few sarcastic remarks and a stern expression are

of self -importance. Most of them were all talk

room first. If everything goes

that works.

we can grab a meal,” Dustin said, patting

skilled in various cuisines. Coupled with the ample supplies they’d brought, there was no need

Village, Garret and several members of the Black Scorpion Squad took a seat around a table. They drank, chatted, and occasionally observed

of them appeared to be small groups of expedition teams, each occupying their own space. It was

this many expedition teams

already come across at least five groups, “a bald, burly man

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