The ex-assassins and the kids frowned when they heard that since it didn't make any sense. Mercenaries were mercenaries because they solved their problems by fighting. If they want something, they take it from others. While there are some exceptions, those exceptions barely last for long since the other militarized bands do everything to obtain power constantly.
"Once again, I can only show that I mean what I say," Zaos said. "If you don't have a place to stay and don't want to work for me, you can use our headquarters for a while since we have plenty of free rooms. But if you wish to help me, then I will give you the right tools to live your new life and I will also pay you no matter what kind of job you want to do."