Bab 341: Differentiate

"We are not philanthropists," Alice said slowly. "Moramatch is not a place they can come and leave as they wish. If Moramatch had provided them safety, they should have contributed something for Moramatch. I wanted them to join us from the very beginning. People will never hear the names of some mercenary groups anymore, including Jagged Rose, Warflame and Wuming. I did not specifically say it, but I think those mercenary group commanders had prepared for the future."

"Manlyn knew what you were thinking and that was why he did that?" Anfey asked.

"Without me telling you, you can tell he is very ambitious," Alice said.

"I know what you are thinking now, but do you think we can do it?" Anfey said. "I met the couple of Shadow mercenary group on the way here. I can tell they did not like you and Manlyn. Not everyone would work for you."

"What did they tell you?" Alice asked.

"They said Manlyn wanted them to work their asses for him," Anfey said.