Apocalypse Rebirth: Crazy from Day One

Chapter 547: Chapter 556: The Return Journey

’He had absolutely no reason to do this.’

’He’s capable and powerful, with people who follow him. Why would he need to submit to someone else?’

She said, "You could easily re-establish your Three Tigers Corps. While I do plan to set up a branch of Caeluna Base here in Veridia, I have no intention of stifling the growth of other factions."

"Because you’re strong!"

Hunter Night gazed at Stella Sterling with fervor, voicing his true thoughts. "You’re strong. I believe that by following you, my brothers and I can have a better future!"

Previously, he had indeed considered re-establishing the Three Tigers Corps, but he quickly dismissed the idea.

Only a few of his brothers were left. Even if he rebuilt the Three Tigers Corps, it would never feel the same as before.

Rather than do that, it would be better to join this Miss Sterling’s Caeluna Base.

With such a powerful faction at their back, he and his brothers could live better lives in the future.

Besides, the events of the past few days had made him clearly realize that even though both were major bases, Caeluna Base and Sanctyr Base were completely different.

He continued, "I don’t want to be a boss anymore. I just want my remaining brothers to be able to live well!"

Hearing this, Stella Sterling didn’t answer right away. Instead, she said, "Joining Caeluna Base isn’t all smooth sailing. You’ll still have to complete missions, and there will still be risks. No one can guarantee that anyone will make it out alive."

Hunter Night nodded. "Miss Sterling, I’m aware of that. But even so, my brothers and I are willing. Besides, you and the people from Caeluna Base saved our lives. We are willing to serve Caeluna Base!"

Stella Sterling stared at him, fiddling with her fingers. Her voice betrayed no emotion. "Have you thought this through? If you’re willing to join Caeluna Base, I will of course welcome you. But once you join, you will have to follow my rules!"

"If you strike out on your own with your brothers, you’ll still be their boss. But if you join my Caeluna Base, then you, just like them, will be my subordinate. That includes all your men. The only person you will be loyal to is me. There can be no divided loyalties. Otherwise, I will show you no mercy."

Hunter Night’s heart jolted at her words. ’Of course, he understood what Miss Sterling meant. In the past, I was the one my brothers followed. If we join Caeluna Base, the first person they must be loyal to is Miss Sterling. Their attitude on this point must be crystal clear; otherwise, it would be easy for internal conflict to erupt!’

Miss Sterling’s concern was only natural.

He nodded solemnly. "Of course. It will just take some time for them to adjust their mindset, but we will have absolutely no divided loyalties toward you, Miss Sterling!"

Stella Sterling nodded and said no more. "In that case, welcome aboard!"

Then, Stella Sterling smiled. "I have faith in your abilities and your character. Since you’re willing to follow me, I naturally won’t treat you poorly. As it happens, I need to establish a Caeluna Base branch here. You can start as a junior manager."

A flicker of excitement crossed Hunter Night’s eyes. "Thank you, Miss Sterling!"

He might not have much personal ambition, but he certainly didn’t want to start from the bottom as a rank-and-file member.

He had thought that after joining Caeluna Base, he would have to rely on his own abilities to climb the ranks.

But now, Miss Sterling was willing to give him this opportunity directly. He was naturally thrilled.

Stella Sterling then walked back to the car, took out a pen and paper from her spatial storage, and wrote something down.

Then, she handed the paper to Hunter Night. "You should have met Black Swan before. Give this to her, and she’ll arrange everything for you."

Hunter Night took it, tucked it into his clothes, and looked at Stella Sterling with immense respect. "Thank you, my Lord. From now on, my life—Hunter Night’s life—belongs to you and to Caeluna Base!"

Stella Sterling patted his shoulder. "From now on, just call me Sterling, like everyone else."

’Now that he’s one of my own, it’s only natural he calls me the same thing as the others in Caeluna Base.’

Hunter Night was taken aback for a moment. ’Isn’t the person in front of me several years younger than I am?’

But then he smiled. "Understood, Sterling!"

At that moment, Zane Xavier also walked over and patted Hunter Night’s shoulder. "Brother Night, from now on, we’re all on the same side. We’ll see each other again when we get the chance!"

Hunter Night looked at Zane Xavier and nodded. "Sterling, Brother Xavier, take care!"

As he spoke, he looked at Zane Xavier with a hint of envy. ’Brother Xavier has it good, being able to stay by Sterling’s side.’

’That means he’s one of Sterling’s trusted confidants.’

The group exchanged their goodbyes, and then Stella Sterling and her people departed.

Only after Stella Sterling’s vehicle had vanished from sight did Hunter Night turn to his few brothers. "You all heard what Sterling said. She saved every one of our lives. From now on... no one is to be disloyal to her in any way. If you are, don’t blame me for not treating you as a brother."

"Yes, Boss Night!"

His brothers nodded, but Hunter Night’s expression immediately darkened. "Don’t call me that anymore. From now on, we are all members of Caeluna Base. Just call me Night."

A short while later, Hunter Night and his men also left the area.

Stella Sterling’s main contingent began their journey back.

Earlier, Stella Sterling had already replenished the supplies for the other members of Caeluna Base.

Just like before, when the daytime temperatures became unbearably high, they would find a shady spot to rest and sleep.

When the temperature dropped at night, they would travel.

This time, Stella Sterling didn’t separate from the main group to travel ahead as she had on the way there. Instead, she stayed with the convoy.

With more people, it was also much livelier.

Moreover, since their previous mission was complete, everyone was in a more relaxed and cheerful mood on the return trip, treating it like a leisurely journey.

When they had free time, they would even gather to chat and laugh, allowing Stella Sterling a rare chance to experience a semblance of a normal life again.

They encountered no trouble along the way. After all, with such a large convoy, most people weren’t foolish enough to pick a fight with them.

And if someone truly was that foolish, Stella Sterling wouldn’t even have to lift a finger; any random person from Caeluna Base could handle it.

It could hardly even be called trouble.

Whenever they came across people who needed help and they were in a position to offer it, they would lend a hand.

In doing so, they further spread the name of Caeluna Base.

And because of this, many who had never heard of Caeluna Base before now knew its name.

They might not have known what Caeluna Base was, but they remembered the name well.