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"Bring them here? That’s not exactly small," his second-in-command interjected, brows furrowing.

Jax shot him a sharp look, his tone turning cold. "Did I say I was finished speaking?" He paused. "Were you the one who went in there and negotiated?"

The man stiffened. "S-sorry."

Jax nodded, a frown still on his face and continued, regaining his rhythm. "They want us to give the awakeners an open invitation—loudspeakers, signals, the full package. We won’t have to bring them ourselves; we simply need to point them towards this place."

Martinez’s enthusiasm dimmed slightly as she placed a hand on her chin.

"Why do they want awakened people brought here? What are they planning?"

It was a reasonable question that required a careful answer.

Jax shrugged with indifference. "Not sure. But who cares? We’re getting the same level-up opportunities as they are."

He gestured toward Gates’s personnel, who continued their demon harvesting.

"Look at them. They’ve reached Level 4 in a single afternoon. That used to take days when Armageddon first began. We should just use this opportunity to level up ourselves. As for their plans? Doesn’t matter. What matters is that we’re getting stronger."

Jax had tapped into the group’s weakness: greed.

He used logic fueled by self-interest to steer their thoughts. As long as they focused on personal gain, they wouldn’t question any red flags.

The reality was undeniable. Traditional levelling required extensive time investment and significant risk.

This operation offered accelerated progression with minimal danger.

Martinez processed the information that their leader was trying to convey. "So we’re essentially recruiting for them in exchange for training opportunities?"

"Exactly." Jax’s confidence didn’t falter for a moment. "I’ve already agreed to the terms. You, me, and Celine will remain here for levelling."

His tone left no room for argument. The decision had been made, and Jax made it clear—this wasn’t a discussion. It was an order.

He turned toward the remaining squad members. "The rest of you, head out and bring people here. Use the speakers and recruitment banners to point them towards this rift."

One of the team members assigned to the recruitment task raised her hand. "How many people are we expected to bring in, sir?"

Jax answered without missing a beat. "Roughly a hundred or so. Once you hit that number, they’ve agreed to include the recruitment team in the levelling opportunities as well. We are all going to benefit."

He let that sink in for a moment, then added with deliberate clarity, "Everyone gets a piece of the reward. You bring the numbers, and you’ll grow stronger too."

The squad exchanged glances, their minds calculating their personal benefits.

Extended levelling opportunities represented significant career advancement in the new supernatural world. It was something that even the military didn’t give them. freёnovelkiss-com

Their personal ambitions were now erasing all of their initial scepticism.

"Any questions?" Jax’s authoritative tone invited final clarifications while discouraging prolonged debate.

"What’s our timeline, sir?"

"ASAP. The demon waves are getting worse, and this operation is our best shot at rapid power gains. The sooner you bring in those numbers, the sooner you start levelling up alongside us."

Jax paused, then added, "I’ve also secured some extra rewards for the recruitment team. Their leader said any demon drops will belong to you."

He pointed at Celina and another teammate. "Meanwhile, any drops from the three of us will go to them."

Jax’s tactical mind had identified the perfect motivational framework. He knew his team best after all, he had framed cooperation as an opportunity rather than an obligation.

"Final question—any specific demographics for recruitment?" one of them asked as he prepared to board the helicopter again.

"Standard awakened outreach," Jax replied confidently. "Most people should be awakening worldwide. Focus on those showing stronger talents, especially around large battles or intense fights. But honestly, anyone you spot alive from up there is fair game."

The remaining squad members exchanged determined glances before nodding in clear understanding, their faces set with resolve.

"Move out," Jax commanded sharply, his voice cutting through the tense air. "Your mission is to establish recruitment zones across sectors seven through twelve. When engaging with awakened individuals, make it clear that this is more than just a safe haven—it’s a unique opportunity for rapid levelling and growth. Stress the safety measures we’ve implemented to protect them here. Convince them that joining us is their best chance to survive and become stronger."

He paused, scanning the squad to ensure his orders were fully absorbed. "Alright, enough wasting time."

Without another word, the squad dispersed, quickly mobilising to execute the plan with urgency.

The soldiers saluted crisply before moving toward their helicopters. Rotors began spinning as pilots prepared for departure.

Arthur watched the performance with a small smile on his face. Jax had achieved his mission; he had completely taken control of his team and made them do his bidding without any suspicion.

Martinez stepped forward as the helicopters lifted off, her voice steady but edged with urgency. "Sir, should we start coordinating with their people now?"

Jax nodded firmly. "Absolutely. Once coordination is in place, we can leverage their numbers to our advantage. While they may gain little from this cooperation, we stand to benefit significantly."

He added with confidence, "We’ve already secured an agreement, so working closely with them is not just beneficial—it’s essential."

Celine checked her equipment. "Orders, sir?"

"Follow their lead. Learn their methods. Level up fast." Jax’s smile carried genuine enthusiasm that perfectly masked his loyalty to Arthur.

Arthur stepped back, allowing the integration to proceed naturally. His newest asset was performing flawlessly.

As for the soldiers set to gain levels—who cared? There were only five of them in total, and once they’d served their purpose, they’d be easy to dispose of.

The recruitment helicopters disappeared over Detroit’s skyline, carrying speakers and banners designed to attract awakened individuals to Arthur’s location.

Fresh recruits are incoming. This will be a good expansion opportunity.

Soon, a hundred new awakened would arrive seeking power and protection. They would find both, along with something they hadn’t expected.

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