In those days of Plants vs. Zombies

Chapter 567 Give Me Some Face

“We have already marked the appropriate candidates. Sergeant Simmons, please distribute the weapons to them when they depart.”

Norman solemnly handed the marked stack of registration forms to Simmons, his eyes filled with absolute trust.

"Rest assured, Sergeant Norman, I will ensure that every suitable wanderer receives their weapon before setting out, and there will be no mishaps."

Simmons took the stack of registration forms from Norman with both hands and nodded slightly, indicating that he would definitely complete the task.

"very good."

Norman's tense shoulders relaxed slightly: "You guys go and rest first, get yourself in good shape, and prepare for the long bus ride this morning."

Klein led Simmons and the other two back to their rooms upstairs to rest, while Norman, along with Lorne and Irving, continued to patiently wait for news from Belilenko.

Time ticked by, and just as the solar heater was about to run out of energy, Belilenko and Ham finally appeared at the entrance of the apartment building.

Upon seeing this, Norman immediately went to meet them, but his gaze went straight past the two plant warriors and landed on the two mercenaries behind them with very different temperaments.

The man on the left is a burly, green-haired man with a neat buzz cut. He has regular features, a rugged face, and exudes a powerful and oppressive aura.

Beneath his light leather armor was a well-trained and upright physique; the bulging muscles stretched the armor, adding to his rugged and wild appearance.

The burly man carried a weapon that was less of an unsharpened greatsword and more of a solid block of iron, with the hilt wrapped in heavily worn leather, clearly to increase the friction when gripping it.

Judging from the ease with which he carried the greatsword, Norman knew that the person before him was no ordinary individual, but a powerful figure capable of overcoming all obstacles with sheer force.

The young martial artist on the right, just by standing there, could send a chill down the spines of the three plant spirit warriors present.

Although he had a slightly avant-garde head of long, red hair, styled in a fluffy, upright fashion, as flamboyant as a blooming maple tree.

However, a few strands of bangs fell in front of her forehead, which made her look arrogant and unruly, and at the same time highlighted the eye-catching golden highlights in her hair.

His crimson cloak fluttered in the wind, his golden scabbard gleamed with a sharp, cold light, and on his delicate face were a pair of maple-colored eyes that made no attempt to conceal their sharpness.

The young man casually placed one hand on the hilt of the sword at his waist. With only half an inch of the sword drawn from its sheath, a chilling aura emanated from it, as if it could even cut through the surrounding light.

Without a doubt, both of them are extremely outstanding mercenaries.

If Mo Chen were here, he might already have figured out how to bring the entire mercenary group under his command.

"Norman brothers, let me introduce you. These two are the leader and vice-leader of the mercenary group Heavy Edge, the Greatsword Spirit Glaius and the Maple Shadow Swordsman Spirit Maple Ye."

Berylenko stepped aside and briefly introduced the two mercenaries behind him.

After the introductions were completed, he led Ham aside, leaving the home field to Norman, who had been waiting for a long time.

Feng Ye glanced at Glaus beside him, since the leader was usually in charge of such negotiations.

Glaius understood, stepped forward, and his heavy boots slammed into the ground with a dull thud.

He walked up to Norman and casually placed the greatsword beside him, displaying his composure and confidence.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Commander Glaus and Deputy Commander Fengye. I am Norman Reinlot, a Plant Spirit Warrior dispatched by the 59th Army of the Federation to serve in Courtyard 5905. I have invited you here today to represent Courtyard 5905 and hire you to escort our convoy back to the courtyard."

Norman met the other man's gaze with composure and then explained his identity and purpose.

His words were clear and forceful, and he formally requested to hire Glaus.

"Of course, of course, Mr. Norman."

A shrewd and calculating smile appeared on Glaus's face as he rubbed his calloused knuckles together, making a soft, rustling sound.

"Thanks to Master Bellenko's guidance, Chongfeng is naturally happy to accept this commission to escort the convoy. However, since we are sending our brothers to the ruined city, Mr. Norman surely understands that we must make sure everyone feels that this job is worthwhile."

He paused, then continued, "The university cluster is near the central area of ​​Abandoned City No. 59. Driving from here to Courtyard No. 5905 in the heart of the city would take at least a day, with so many risks along the way. So, in terms of compensation, could you offer a price that we cannot refuse?"

Glaus spoke candidly about interests, pointing out the most crucial issue of compensation.

Norman gave Lorne a wink, and the latter immediately took over the conversation, replying in a calm tone: "You need not worry about that. Courtyard No. 5905 has always kept its promises. Once the commission is successfully completed, Courtyard No. 5905 will naturally hand over all the due payment to you, without any delay."

Since hiring the Heavy Armor escort convoy was an impromptu decision made by Norman's exploration team, no prior application had been made to the higher-ups in the courtyard.

Currently, the courtyard cannot be contacted, and Norman cannot represent the courtyard to determine the specific amount of the employment fee. Naturally, he dares not make a decision on his own and give a definite figure.

But they now desperately need Chongfeng's help to ensure that all the homeless people can reach courtyard number 5905 safely.

Therefore, when you cannot give a definite answer, you must first reassure the other party and gain their trust by being sincere and making promises for the future.

What Norman and Lorne didn't know was that Glaus was also feeling a little uneasy at that moment.

This was Chongfeng's first time dealing with a courtyard business. If the business slipped away, he, as the leader, would be disliked by his deputy leader and other members for a long time.

Glaus spoke readily, but he knew very well that this was their first opportunity to accept a commission from the courtyard, and they had to seize this opportunity to establish Chongfeng's reputation.

Just as both sides were pondering how to continue the conversation, Belilenko, sensing the awkward situation, immediately stepped forward to smooth things over: "Norman brothers, Commander Glaus, why don't you two give me some face and hear me out for now?"

Norman and Glaus exchanged a glance and nodded in unison: "You say."

"I previously gave Chongfeng a batch of weapons, which was the deposit that Courtyard No. 5905 paid to Chongfeng in advance. After the commission is completed, Captain Glaus will take the remaining reward from the courtyard. How about that?"

Norman was overjoyed upon hearing this. Berylenko's words undoubtedly solved their problem of not being able to hire Heavy Striker in the short term.

"Uncle Ku, didn't you... say you were giving us that weapon for free?"

Glaus was taken aback at first, then started complaining, changing his address for Belilenko back to "Uncle Ku".

"You brat! You think you can exchange all those weapons of mine for a mere courtyard recruiting people? Dream on!"

Berylenko laughed and scolded, giving Glaus's strong arm a hard slap without any politeness: "When we get to the courtyard, I will personally reforge your and Feng's weapons once each."

"Hiss... That's fine too, I have no objection."

Grius, wincing in pain, rubbed the spot where Belilenko had struck him. His earlier shrewdness had vanished, replaced by a mixture of respect and helplessness towards the master.

It is clear that Belilenko has already considered himself a member of courtyard number 5905.

He turned to Norman and said, “Mr. Norman, we at Chongfeng have accepted your commission. Master Belilenko’s weapons can serve as a deposit. We’ll collect the remaining payment from the Court after the escort mission is completed.”

Norman nodded happily: "Okay, it's a pleasure to work together."