580: Chapter 575: Soul Character 580: Chapter 575: Soul Character The special gun prepared for Rafael was on another ship, but as an intermediary vessel, there were plenty of guns available, any of which could be used by Rafael.
Rafael’s gunmanship was not bad either, which actually was not worth any surprise.
For someone who had served in the military and continued to work in military-related fields after retiring, it would be abnormal if his gunmanship were poor.
The main show had to wait until the end.
Little Donnie had everything Rafael needed well-prepared: Hexogen, C4, and all other necessary equipment.
C4 is a plastic explosive with less power than Hexogen, but it’s like a ball of flour that can be freely molded into any shape.
With some sticky substances added, it can be conveniently attached like chewing gum, and it’s also very safe, making C4 the most frequently used material.
After all the items were laid out in front of Rafael, he quickly assembled three low-power fireworks.
However, it wasn’t possible to find a structure on the ship for Rafael to test.
After assembling the explosives, Rafael looked at Gao Yang with a troubled expression and asked, “How should I test them?”
Gao Yang pointed to the sea and said, “Throw them in there, try to demonstrate your skills as best as you can.”
Rafael shrugged and replied, “That way, it’s hard to show my true abilities.”
Rafael threw three dummy bombs into the sea and detonated them using an electronic detonator.
However, after doing so, Rafael said with a troubled look, “This is too simple.
Anyone could do it; it doesn’t showcase my value.”
Tommy chuckled and said, “That’s a familiar scenario, I’ve faced the same challenge before.
Rafael, you can add some difficulty yourself, that’s what I did.”
Rafael looked troubled and after thinking for a while, he shook his head and said, “The difficulty in breaching depends greatly on the type of building; it’s not just about setting off the explosives.
Well, could I take a look in the kitchen and bathroom on the ship?”
Gao Yang spread his hands and said, “Suit yourself, as long as you don’t enter any private rooms, you can go wherever you want.”
“Thanks, give me about half an hour,” Rafael said.
After dropping that remark, Rafael hurried into the cabin, and after about half an hour, he returned to the deck carrying a plastic bucket.
After opening the plastic bucket and letting Gao Yang and the others see the contents, Rafael smiled and said, “I made a large bomb using some stuff from the kitchen and bathroom.
It’s not very powerful, but it’s definitely loud enough.”
Curious, Gao Yang asked, “What kind of stuff?
What materials did you use?”
Rafael listed some very common items; he had used these ordinary, everyday chemical products along with flour as a stabilizer to create a large dummy bomb.
After a simple demonstration and explanation, Rafael tossed the plastic bucket into the sea.
The ensuing explosion was a thunderous blast.
Gao Yang dug at his ears and laughed, “Indeed, that was loud enough.
Alright, you are now a non-official member of the Satan Mercenary Corps.
When everyone feels you are ready to formally join, then you can truly become a member.
Now, let’s talk about your compensation.
During the probation period, your salary will be the base of ten thousand US dollars plus bonuses, or you could forgo the base salary and choose to share in our profits and spoils of war.
I sympathize with your current situation, so I suggest you take the profit-sharing option.
Of course, during your probation period, your share of the profits and spoils will be less.
It’s your decision.”
Rafael didn’t hesitate and said, “A base salary won’t help my predicament at all, I choose the rights to share profits and collect spoils.
I’ve already heard about Satan’s style and achievements.
I also know that even as a newcomer, I can receive substantial profits.
Sir, the Satan Mercenary Corps has a very good reputation in this regard.”
Tommy gave an embarrassed smile and said, “You’re smarter than me, having chosen the profit-sharing model right away.
Believe me, your choice is definitely the right one.”
Gao Yang, however, rubbed his head, puzzled, and said, “How we split the money, we haven’t talked about that to outsiders, have we?
How did such a reputation get out?”
Embarrassed, Tommy replied, “Boss, I’ve mentioned it to some people before.
I’m sorry.
If you think it should have been kept confidential, I won’t mention it to anyone anymore.”
Bruce was also visibly tense as he said, “Boss, I’ve talked to people about this too.
Does this need to be kept a secret?
I’ve never mentioned the specific sums of money, just that I’ve got a very generous boss.”
Tommy quickly added, “Me too.
I’ve never mentioned the specific sums.
I know it counts as a business secret, so I didn’t share specifics with anyone.”
Rafael hesitated before saying, “I heard about it from my teacher, who heard it from the Angel Mercenary Corps.
My teacher told me that the leader of the Angel Mercenary Corps, Nate, highly recommended that I join Satan.
Nate also said that the Satan Mercenary Corps are capable, the members are reliable, and most importantly, you can make money and the boss is very generous.
I was really drawn in by that, yeah, irresistibly so.”
Glolov laughed heartily and said, “Believe me, as an old mercenary who’s been a free mercenary and even a member of Trident, I’ve never seen a leader as generous as Gao.
Sticking with him, you won’t have to complain about risking your life and the boss hogging the lion’s share.”
Antoncel also expressed, “Gao is a generous person.
He treats the people around him well.
Being with him, you’d feel embarrassed to be stingy.
Yeah, that’s what Bob told me.
Anyway, Rafael, you’ve got yourself a good boss.”
Gao Yang chuckled and said, “How come it turned into praising me?
I’d feel embarrassed.
Plus, Big Dog, and Rabbit and Toad, to use a trendy phrase, you guys are all original shareholders of Satan.
If you’re thanking the generous boss, you’re all part of it, too.”
Cui Bo waved his hand and said, “Knock it off, you’re the one who gathered us all.
You’re the core, and no offense, but change the leader and see what happens.
I sure couldn’t do it.
People would probably have scattered long ago.”
Frey spoke firmly, “I get along well with everyone, and what I’m about to say might hurt, but while I can be the best of friends and comrades with everyone here, there’s still only one person I truly follow—the Boss!”
A team is something everyone builds together, but Gao Yang certainly is the crucial soul here.
Ever since Gao Yang and his three comrades decided on a whim to form the Satan Mercenary Corps to earn better commissions, losing any member would be a great loss, but without Gao Yang, there would be no Satan Mercenary Corps; even if the name remained, Satan’s soul would be gone.
As the soul of the group, Gao Yang stamped the Satan Mercenary Corps with his strong personal style.
Not to mention the combat style, just speaking about the team atmosphere, in a profession where mercenaries risk their lives for money, there are very few people like Gao Yang who aren’t that concerned about money.
Nations’ armies fight for country, duty, and honor, but mercenaries just fight for money.
However, with a leader in the Satan Mercenary Corps who values loyalty over profit, it brings about a team with the same ethos.
People who don’t meet this standard just can’t join, making the Satan Mercenary Corps’ atmosphere quite rare in the mercenary circles—a place where members won’t dissolve the group over money, a phenomenon all too common in other mercenary groups.
Since mercenaries fight for money, it’s normal for internal conflicts to arise over interests.
If resentment accumulates among the members, on the battlefield, just not shooting their commander or comrades in the back is pretty good.
How can they comfortably entrust their lives to such companions?
A few people or a small group’s internal unity is normal, but as mercenaries across an entire mercenary group, being able to share life and death with everyone is almost unique to Satan, aside from Angel.
Of course, the Angels are a bunch of lunatics banded together not for money, which is why the atmosphere of Angel Mercenary Corps can be eerily similar to that of Satan.
Frey’s words made the atmosphere slightly somber.
For Frey, Gao Yang, who had single-handedly rescued him from dire straits, was his savior.
Thus, Frey was willing to give his all for Gao Yang and indeed, he had backed up that resolution with real action.
Frey got along exceptionally well with everyone in Satan, but the most important person to him was always Gao Yang.
When Gao Yang was mentioned, Frey couldn’t help but speak some truly unnecessary words, but of course, knowing Frey’s past, people like Glolov wouldn’t mind.
Gao Yang waved his hand again and said, “Enough, enough, we’re all on the same path, and that’s why we came together.
Let’s stop praising each other.
Hey, Eileen, we haven’t settled your terms yet.
Everyone is here now.
What do you think?
Well, the conditions will be the same as Rafael’s.
You choose.
”
Eileen shrugged and said, “I don’t mind, um, the same as Rafael, then, sir.
I’m still an unofficial member, right?”
Gao Yang laughed and said, “Of course, an unofficial member.”
Eileen shook her head and said, “I don’t like the term ‘unofficial member.’ Sir, how do I become a full member?”
Gao Yang pointed to the others and smiled, “Whenever all the official members feel you qualify, you will be a full member.
There’s no fixed standard.
Maybe the next moment, you’ll be a full member, or maybe you’ll never become one until you leave or are dismissed.”
Eileen clenched her fist and said, “I believe I will become a full member very soon, definitely very soon.” (To be continued.
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