439: Please come all

Upon entering the ground floor hall of the command building, Pan Han and his group looked around, unable to hide their disdain.

There was no electricity here, relying only on a few torches and candles for light, making visibility extremely poor in the pitch-black space.

The hall didn't have much furniture either; just a large table and a few chairs, with a tattered sofa placed near the fireplace.

A stench of urine and feces wafted out, causing Cheng Xiao and Xiao Jiu to instinctively cover their noses.

Pan Han was also puzzled; with conditions like this, what was the point of resisting?

Wouldn't it be better to just surrender honestly and accept the modifications?

Now that over a hundred thousand have been slaughtered, they've finally learned their lesson!

"Respected Commander, our conditions here are humble, so please forgive us."

As he spoke, He Chuan pulled out a chair, wiped it with his tattered sleeve, and invited Pan Han to sit.

Pan Han frowned slightly, but said nothing and sat down first.

Subsequently, Cheng Xiao and Lao Liu sat down, while the others stood behind them.

He Chuan dared not sit and stood obediently to the side with his hands hanging down.

"What did that Number 5 Baldy say to you?" Pan Han asked directly after sitting down.

He didn't know what Number 5 Baldy was actually called, but calling him that was definitely correct.

"Oh, you mean Lord Number 5 Baldy. He sent a telepathic message to us city lords, saying to give up resistance and wait for you, Commander Pan, to come and take over."

"Hmm. I know about this. What else did he say?" Pan Han lit a cigarette and handed one to He Chuan.

The other man was flattered, his eyes lighting up.

This was a cigarette! Normally, buying them from the Dawn Base merchant caravans required a lot of gold.

"Thank you, Commander!" He Chuan didn't dare to refuse; after taking it, he bowed deeply and respectfully.

"Reporting to you, Commander, Lord Number 5 Baldy did not say anything else."

"Oh? Is that so? That doesn't seem right." Pan Han raised an eyebrow, releasing the pressure of an Intermediate Evolver.

Upon hearing this tone, He Chuan immediately panicked and fell to his knees with a thud.

"Commander Pan! There really wasn't anything else."

"Hmph! It seems I need to remind you. Who gave the order to launch those two nuclear missiles?"

In fact, Number 5 Baldy hadn't mentioned anything about the nuclear missiles, but Pan Han was prepared to use this opportunity to put pressure on them.

Taking over the main city was fine, but the mastermind had to be rooted out; otherwise, wouldn't the ten thousand-plus members of the Dawn Army have died in vain?

"This..." Hearing the words "nuclear missile," He Chuan trembled all over and was momentarily at a loss for words.

Cheng Xiao and Lao Liu exchanged a glance, sensing that this guy was hiding something, so they simultaneously focused their energy, ready to take him down at any moment.

"Presumptuous! When the Commander asks a question, how dare you hesitate!"

At this moment, Xiao Jiu suddenly shouted in uncontrollable rage. Thinking of her lost family members and comrades, her eyes blazed with fury.

"I dare not!"

"Why aren't you speaking yet?" Seeing that Xiao Jiu had already spoken, Lao Liu also added some pressure on He Chuan.

"Reporting to you, Commander. I know I was wrong." After saying this, He Chuan kowtowed like he was pounding garlic, thumping his head a few times until blood began to seep from his forehead.

"So, you're saying you gave the order to launch them?" Pan Han asked slowly.

"Reporting to you, Commander. It was us city lords who jointly gave the order to launch them. I know I was wrong, please spare me, Commander..."

"I didn't expect you to be so honest."

"I dare not deceive you, Commander. Besides, Lord Number 5 Baldy said that things were settled with you for a peaceful handover." He Chuan stopped kowtowing, his face a few centimeters from the ground, his eyes darting around as he tried to gauge the change in Pan Han's tone.

"Hmm, Number 5 Baldy did mention this matter to me. Alright, get up." Pan Han's tone was calm, and he then looked at the few people around him.

Cheng Xiao, Lao Liu, and the others stopped talking, waiting quietly for Pan Han's arrangements.

"Thank you, Commander!" He Chuan quickly kowtowed a few more times before standing up respectfully.

"Here, light it up." Pan Han took out a lighter, leaned toward him, and helped him light the cigarette.

He Chuan was flattered once again, trembling as he waited for the flame to approach, then quickly took a puff.

"Come, come, sit here." Pan Han changed his expression, smiling as he pulled out a chair and motioned for He Chuan to come over.

"Commander, if you have any instructions, just give them. I will certainly comply."

He Chuan was quite clever; he knew that since Pan Han was being nice, there must be something else.

"Haha. You're quite smart, kid. I like dealing with smart people."

"Heh, you flatter me, Commander. I am willing to serve you with all my heart."

"There is indeed something. It's getting late, and we're tired. Have the other city lords come over. Let's get to know each other as soon as possible." Pan Han patted He Chuan's shoulder and said kindly.

"Ah? Now?" He Chuan was taken aback, not expecting Pan Han to be in such a hurry.

"Yes. I have other matters to attend to, and the sooner we finish things here in Shanlan Province, the better. What, do you have a problem with that?"

"No, no! I dare not. I'll go contact them right now."

He Chuan felt as if a small mountain was pressing down on his shoulder, and a sense of fear welled up within him.

How could he dare to refuse? He immediately got up to handle the task.

After he left, Pan Han made a throat-slitting gesture toward Cheng Xiao, Lao Liu, and the others, and everyone understood immediately.

Lao Liu glanced at Xiao Jiu, who nodded at him and the Commander.

She would definitely kill the enemy with her own hands later!

After a while, He Chuan ran back to report: "Commander, the distance is quite far; they won't be able to arrive for two hours."

"No problem, let's have dinner first." Pan Han nodded, showing no dissatisfaction, and instead kindly pulled He Chuan to sit down.

"Alright, I'll go prepare it immediately."

"No need, no need. Today, you'll taste the food from our Dawn Base! Lao Liu, Xiao Jiu, you two go arrange it."

"Yes! Commander!"

Lao Liu immediately took Xiao Jiu and went outside; there were still plenty of combat rations in the vehicle, including canned meat, canned fruit, and biscuits.

Bringing these things here was absolutely a luxury.

"Oh, my lords! This won't do! How could I let you treat me to dinner?" He Chuan still wanted to decline and hurriedly stood up to stop Lao Liu.

"Lao Liu, bring the alcohol in as well," Pan Han instructed, adding a bit more.

"Got it! Lord He, just sit down and wait with peace of mind." Lao Liu said meaningfully before turning and leaving.

"Old He, just sit tight and wait for the good food later." Pan Han pushed two more packs of cigarettes over, signaling him to accept them.

"Thank you for the reward, Commander." He Chuan beamed, accepted the cigarettes, and felt much more relaxed.

It seems this Commander Pan is quite easy to get along with; living under his rule in the future will surely be better.

"Come! Let's drink!"

Ten minutes later, Pan Han raised his glass and nodded at He Chuan.

"This..." He Chuan smelled the alcohol and looked at Pan Han, instantly tearing up.

"Commander, it is my turn to offer you a toast." After saying this, He Chuan stood up and obediently held his glass lower than Pan Han's.

He hadn't had alcohol in a long time and once thought he would never be able to drink this stuff again in his life.

"Old He, don't worry. Follow me from now on, and I guarantee you'll live well! Come, everyone, let's have a drink together!"

Pan Han was in high spirits, his face slightly flushed.

Everyone knew what he was thinking, so they all stood up to accompany Pan Han and play the act out fully.