Chapter 491: Chapter 500: It’s Up to You

Although their previous words had been laced with threats, they were all too aware of one thing.

If the Three Tigers Corps killed them here, Hunter Night would likely face retaliation from the forces backing their three factions.

The Three Tigers Corps would likely cease to exist.

But what did that matter? Regardless of the Three Tigers Corps’ ultimate fate, they themselves would already be dead.

In that case, the fate of the Three Tigers Corps would have nothing to do with them. They would have already paid with their lives, making anything that happened afterward completely meaningless.

So, if Hunter Night decided to act without regard for the consequences, their threats would be completely useless.

They didn’t want to die. All they could do now was pin their hopes on Hunter Night, praying he would agree.

That way, the woman probably wouldn’t make a move against them.

Of course, even if it meant being forced to take a step back, it was an acceptable outcome.

They watched Hunter Night, nervous and expectant.

Hunter Night was about to speak, but when he saw their nervous expressions, he suddenly burst out laughing.

’I’ve been dealing with these guys for a long time, and this is the first time I’ve ever seen them in such a state.’

’It’s actually pretty amusing!’

He didn’t answer their question right away. Instead, he walked over to Stella Sterling. "Miss Sterling, what are your thoughts on this matter?"

He had initially planned on bringing Miss Sterling and Mr. Xavier along today to help them out, to use this as an opportunity to give them some supplies.

He never expected that this gesture would end up helping them instead. Miss Sterling was the one who had done them a huge favor, solving this massive problem for him.

Now, because of Miss Sterling, Mutt and his men, despite having the numerical advantage, were cautiously asking for his opinion.

This was all thanks to Miss Sterling, so he felt the final decision should be hers to make.

Of course, he had no objection to Mutt’s proposal. They had already hauled away a portion of the supplies, so letting the other three factions divide the remainder meant his own group had already come out ahead.

Besides, he understood the unspoken meaning in Mutt’s words.

Even if they killed Mutt and the other leaders now, their men would likely seek revenge. The three factions would then turn on the Three Tigers Corps, and his group wouldn’t be able to handle that pressure.

It was better for each side to take a step back now.

However, these were just his thoughts. He didn’t know what Miss Sterling was thinking. The only reason he had any say in this at all was because of her, so he had to seek her opinion.

Stella Sterling glanced at him.

Then, she looked back toward Mutt and his men.

When her gaze fell upon them again, Mutt and the other leaders’ hearts jumped in alarm.

They knew that as long as they remained here, with this woman present, they were in danger.

With this woman’s power, killing them would be simple. Even if their numbers allowed some to escape, none of them were willing to bet they wouldn’t be among the dead.

Therefore, they felt an immense sense of pressure and fear whenever they faced her.

But it was also impossible for them to just abandon all these supplies and leave.

After all, this much food was the key to survival in the apocalypse.

That was why their only option now was to negotiate.

Stella Sterling scoffed, retracted her gaze, and said casually to Hunter Night, "You can make the call. I don’t mind either way."

’I’m not short on food, so a little more or less makes no difference to me. I’ve already secretly put the share I was due into my dimensional space.’

’As for what’s left, they can divide it however they please.’

’If I were acting like my old self, everything here would be mine.’

But over the past few years, Stella Sterling’s way of thinking had changed. Besides, she wasn’t short on food, so she didn’t care so much about these supplies anymore.

Even if she took all of it, she wouldn’t keep it for herself but would give it to the Three Tigers Corps.

But doing so, while it would get the Three Tigers Corps a lot of food, wouldn’t necessarily be a good thing for them.

She was well aware that the other factions were only acting so polite and deferential because she was there. They were afraid of her—terrified of her—and that was the only reason.

The problem was, she wasn’t a member of the Three Tigers Corps. Her current relationship with them was merely a temporary partnership.

Even if she stayed at the Three Tigers Corps’ camp, it would only be for a short while. It wouldn’t be long before she left.

And when that happened, these people would naturally hear the news. If she was too ruthless now and thoroughly offended them all, they would certainly not spare the Three Tigers Corps after she left.

Therefore, if she took all the supplies, she would only be leaving behind a hidden danger for the Three Tigers Corps.

She felt a certain goodwill toward the members of the Three Tigers Corps.

Furthermore, just a moment ago, when they were unaware of her true strength and knew they were at a disadvantage, they had still shielded her with their bodies.

Although Stella Sterling didn’t need them to do so, their actions had nonetheless moved her.

That was why she didn’t want to leave behind such a huge hidden danger for the Three Tigers Corps.

She would let Hunter Night decide how to handle it, which was also a sign of respect.

She believed he knew how to handle the situation better than she did.

Hunter Night was stunned for a moment after hearing her words, but then he instantly understood.

’Miss Sterling is showing me respect.’

For a moment, his emotions were a complex mix of gratitude and surprise, and he was silent for a long while.

Upon hearing Stella Sterling’s words, Mutt and the others let out a huge sigh of relief.

’Leaving the decision to Hunter Night makes things much simpler.’

"Thank you,"

Hunter Night said in a low voice.

Stella Sterling looked at him. "No need to thank me. After all, just now, you didn’t abandon me or leave me to fend for myself."

Hunter Night was taken aback for a moment, then he smiled. "I, Hunter Night, value loyalty. You came with us, so of course I couldn’t abandon you."

This time, Stella Sterling smiled as well. She nodded. "Yes, you’re actually a decent person."

"Go on. You decide how these supplies will be divided today."

After a brief pause, Stella Sterling added, "When you have the absolute advantage, don’t let yourself get the short end of the stick. When it’s time to be firm, be firm."

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