On the sixth day, No. 3 dove into the sea and caught a large octopus. We each held a leg of the octopus, roasting it by the fire.
During this time, we had been having barbecues almost every day. No. 3 had gradually learned from us and could now fend for himself.
"We're eating octopus today. Tomorrow, should we eat some sea hares?" No. 3 smacked his lips, looking at the octopus leg with anticipation.
"Either is fine," I replied. These things, if placed in the civilized world outside, would sell for a fortune, but here, they were worthless.
Just as we were happily eating the octopus legs, I suddenly felt something was not quite right.
I glanced back and saw a figure slowly walking towards us on the beach.
I immediately became alert. I knew the person was not a savage.
Wearing such clothes and walking in such a place could only mean one thing: it was one of those five people.
Indeed, No. 3's gaze followed mine, and a smile instantly appeared on his face: "No. 1, what are you doing here?"
My expression shifted slightly, and my eyes fixed on No. 1.
No. 1 also looked at me, but with a smile.
"Your life is quite good. I'm struggling for survival every day. You guys are having a barbecue here, that's too much..." No. 1 said with a smile, then unceremoniously sat down beside us.
I remained highly tense, shielding Lin Chun behind me with my body half-turned.
"There are more octopus legs there, help yourself..." No. 3 seemed very happy.
No. 1 nodded and tore off an octopus leg, roasting it by the fire.
"You don't need to be so nervous. Let me introduce myself first..." No. 1 said with a smile, his expression unchanged. "I am No. 1, one of the people sent to kill you..."
Hearing this, Lin Chun moved back, her expression becoming extremely serious.
But at this moment, I suddenly relaxed. Since the other party had stated his purpose and hadn't attacked, it meant there was room for negotiation.
"Since you're here to kill me, why didn't you attack directly?" I asked.
"Coming to kill you was my mission, or rather, I was threatened." No. 1 shrugged. "But the fact that No. 3 could follow you shows you are good people..."
"You've been with him for so long and even eat with him..." No. 1 smiled. "You must not be bad people..."
I carefully observed No. 1. Compared to No. 3's disheveled state earlier.
No. 1's clothes showed no signs of any wear and tear.
His attire was still neat, his face was free of dust, and even his hair was clean.
"Then what are you doing here?" I asked.
"Of course, to chat with you, and to eat something..." No. 1 smiled helplessly. "I didn't bring any salt, and I tried using sea salt, but it didn't taste good..."
"Isn't your purpose to kill me?" I continued. At this moment, Lin Chun also remained highly tense, her hand resting on the pistol at her waist, and said nothing.
"I told you, chatting and eating with you is only one purpose... as for the other reason..." No. 1 smiled. "I wanted to see if there was a possibility of us becoming friends..."
"Friends?" Hearing this, No. 3 quickly interjected, "We are already friends!"
"What's the benefit of becoming friends?" Lin Chun asked.
"Of course!" No. 1 said as a matter of course. "From now on, I will follow your lead and obey your commands. If needed, I can become your powerful fighting force..."
"What's in it for you to do this?" I narrowed my eyes. This guy gave me a very strange feeling.
The previous people I encountered were either hostile towards me or trusted me.
But this person in front of me felt like he was here to negotiate.
This made me feel very uncomfortable.
"There's no benefit. I only have one request..." No. 1 said.
"Tell me!" I said.
"It's simple. We fight. If you can defeat me, I will follow you from now on!" No. 1 said, a hint of fervor in his eyes. "If you can't defeat me..."
"No. 3 will come with me, and we will continue with the original mission!"
Hearing this, I narrowed my eyes.
Although I didn't know why this guy was so confident, honestly, I didn't fully trust him.
If he could work for me, that would be a good thing, but if he attacked me when I wasn't paying attention...
I definitely wouldn't tolerate it!
I would rather have one less friend than tolerate someone by my side betraying me.
"Why should I trust you?" I asked, looking at the relaxed No. 1.
"That's hard to say..." No. 1 replied helplessly. "How about I make a solemn oath?"