Chapter 372: Chapter 382: Ingratitude?

To my surprise, those people hadn’t left. They were waiting there.

Compared to their madness and despair in the dungeon, they were all much calmer now.

Even those who had been filled with despair, with no will to live, now had a bit more life in them. There was even a hint of a smile in their eyes.

It was as if they had found hope again.

Seeing so many of them standing there, Stella Sterling stopped in her tracks. She didn’t immediately walk over to them.

"What’s wrong?"

Andrew Shaw, who was walking behind her and couldn’t see what was ahead, asked in confusion. He followed Stella Sterling’s gaze and saw the dozens of people standing in the dark, as if waiting for something.

He stopped walking as well, his expression shifting slightly. "What are these people trying to do?"

His tone grew serious as a host of bad thoughts instantly flooded his mind.

’They aren’t planning to turn on us, are they? They can’t be thinking of attacking us.’

’We have no quarrel with them. Even if they’re up to something, their target shouldn’t be me and Stella Sterling.’

’It’s very likely...’

He thought of the supplies they had just collected.

Everyone understood just how precious those supplies were in the apocalypse.

Never mind this many supplies; sometimes, people would tear each other apart for a single mouthful of food.

He had seen such things happen many times.

’Could it be that they’ve set their sights on the supplies? After all, they were captured and brought here, so they should know a fair bit about this faction.’

’They must know that with so many people to feed, this faction would definitely have a considerable amount of supplies on hand.’

’Maybe they’ve even guessed that the two of us just went to gather those supplies.’

’And now they’re waiting for us here. Could it be they want to reap the rewards without any of the work, to snatch the supplies right out of our hands?’

’After all, in their eyes, there are dozens of them and only two of us.’

’If it came to a fight, their chances of winning would be pretty high.’

’Even though we just took down over a hundred people to save them, who knows if they’ve been blinded by the prospect of so many supplies and decided to turn on us?’

’To them, we’re just two people, two people who have just been through a major battle. Even if we defeated over a hundred enemies before, they might get cocky and assume we’re too exhausted to fight again, especially against so many of them.’

’If they win, all those supplies will be theirs.’

’Even though Stella Sterling and I just saved them.’

’But the human heart is the most unpredictable thing. What does being a savior matter? In the face of personal gain, it can mean nothing.’

’Especially with the temptation of so many supplies—the very things they need to survive from now on.’

Having survived in the apocalypse for so many years, Andrew Shaw knew this better than anyone.

So, at this moment, he couldn’t be sure why these people had stayed behind.

But he was already on high alert, his earlier good mood completely gone.

Even though he understood these principles, understanding was one thing. If it really happened, it would still feel terrible.

’After all, we just helped them, and now they’re about to attack us.’

Stella Sterling was thinking along the same lines.

No one could guarantee anything when it came to human nature, especially not her, who had seen so much of its darker side.

She had seen people bite the hand that feeds them far too many times.

"They aren’t really planning to attack us, are they?"

Andrew Shaw couldn’t help but warn her, "You need to be careful. These people are waiting here for a reason. I doubt their intentions are simple."

Stella Sterling was powerful, but she didn’t have as much experience in the apocalypse as he did.

He was worried that Stella Sterling would underestimate the evil of human nature.

He was worried she might think that just because she had saved them, they would never dare to attack her. If she underestimated them and they got the upper hand, it would be a disaster.

That’s why he felt it was necessary to give her a heads-up.

"It’s fine. If they dare to try anything, I don’t mind sending them on their way."

Stella Sterling chuckled lightly, her tone devoid of any surprise or doubt.

There wasn’t even a hint of worry.

’I may have just saved them, but that doesn’t change anything.’

’If they really have the audacity to attack me, I won’t hesitate or show a shred of mercy when I strike back.’

’At worst, it’s just a little more trouble. What’s that to me?’

Seeing her reaction, Andrew Shaw froze for a second before realizing that this woman knew exactly what she was doing; she didn’t need his warning at all.

’That’s right. She’s survived more than three years in the apocalypse. How could she not have at least that much vigilance?’

’Besides, this woman has never been a saint.’

At that thought, he relaxed, his worries vanishing.

’With her power, these fifty-odd people wouldn’t even be a warm-up. If they really are up to no good...’

’Then all I can do today is offer them a moment of silence.’

’They just managed to escape the devil’s clutches and regain their freedom. Soon, they might just learn the meaning of true despair all over again.’

So he truly hoped that these people, that they weren’t so heartless.

Just then, someone in the group spotted them and shouted, "There they are! I see them!"

The others all turned to look in their direction, their eyes flashing with surprise and excitement when they saw Stella Sterling and Andrew Shaw.

Stella Sterling’s hand twitched; she was ready to strike at any moment.

Killing or saving was a matter of a single thought for her. She saved them because she wanted to. If they became people she wanted to kill, she wouldn’t hesitate for a second.

But in the next moment, a flicker of astonishment crossed her eyes.

After seeing the two of them, the group didn’t make any rash moves, nor did they approach.

Dozens of people knelt down at the same time. Facing Stella Sterling, they said, "Thank you."

"Thank you!"

One "thank you" after another rang out, deafeningly loud.

Their gazes were sincere and emotional. Some even had tears in their eyes as they looked at Stella Sterling.

"Thank you for saving us, for giving us our freedom!"

"Thank you for killing those animals for us!"

Their words rang out, clear and powerful in the night.

In that moment, the dozens of people were in perfect sync, all of them thanking Stella Sterling.

Stella Sterling lowered her hand. A faint smile appeared on her cold face.

And in that moment, the coldness in her heart began to slowly melt away.

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