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At that moment, Andre thought he had found a way out. Without an ounce of hesitation, he nodded and declared eagerly, "Mr. Wade, I'd like to join the Ten Thousand Armies!"

Charlie nodded, pleased. Things were going right according to plan. He then turned to Gopher and asked, "What about you, Gopher? Are you interested in joining the Ten Thousand Armies?" Gopher looked up and said earnestly, "Mr. Wade, I...I'm more than interested... Joining the Ten Thousand Armies is such an honor!"

He continued to flatter Charlie, adding, "Mr. Wade... Since our gang will be under your wing, there's something I wonder if I

should tell you..."

Judging from the way Gopher's eyes were darting around, Charlie knew that the man bore ill will. Still, whatever plot Gopher had wouldn't shake him. And so, he waved and smiled leisurely, and said, "Go ahead."

Gopher began excitedly, "Mr. Wade, our country has an old adage saying that people of a different ethnicity or race can't be trusted. Now that you've taken our gang under your wing, I'm sure you need a trustworthy person to help you command, lead, and supervise them so as to prevent any future rebellions! You shouldn't let Andre be the brains of this organization anymore. Otherwise, he might catch you off guard and try to stab you behind your back!"

Andre was furious. He glared at Gopher and howled, "What the hell do you mean by

that?!'

Gopher ignored the shouting man. His attention remained on Charlie, and he added fervently, "Mr. Wade, I've mingled with this organization for a long time. I understand them well. If you let me manage them, I guarantee you, everything will be in order. Nothing will go wrong!"

he said approvingly, "To think you'd seize the chance to climb the ranks

Also, I'm loyal and steadfast. We're Oskians, anyway. Only our fellow Oskians can be trusted! If you trust me, I'll serve you with all that I have. I'll be at your

witnessing Gopher's eagerness in proving his loyalty to

Gopher and let Gopher go with just a flick of his wrist. If that happened, Andre was sure that

Gopher and shouted at Charlie, "Mr. Wade, don't be fooled by this man! This b*stard

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