The Walking Dead: I Sell Arms as a Sixth-Rate Seller in the Apocalypse

in the afternoon

Abandoned quarry camp

[Ding! Congratulations, host, on completing the main quest "Become the Boss of the Abandoned Quarry Camp". Main quest reward: Upgrade of the loyalty display function (allowing you to view everyone's loyalty and hostility towards the host) has begun. Please check the upgrade progress in the system function bar.]

After reviewing the mission rewards, Rick opened the system function bar and saw a series of numbers displayed in the loyalty display section: "The loyalty display function is being upgraded. It will take 1 day, 5 hours and 59 minutes to complete the upgrade."

Seeing this, Rick felt that he wasn't in a hurry to use this function. He would wait until they survived the zombie horde the following night before using it to check the loyalty of everyone in the camp.

After closing the system page, Rick tossed a big pie to the people below.

Rick: "Very good. Now that everyone recognizes me as the leader, from now on, everyone must unconditionally obey every task I give you, understand?"

"Yes, Rick!"

Hearing the voices coming from below the stage, Rick raised his hand to quiet the audience.

Instantly, no one in the audience spoke.

Rick: "Great! Since everyone's so enthusiastic, I won't be the one to spoil the fun. Now, I'm issuing a mission. Everyone in the camp has to participate. If you're feeling unwell, you can tell me, but everyone else who's healthy must participate!"

Hearing Rick's words, the others did not show any dissatisfaction, and stood still to listen to Rick continue.

Rick: "I said, if you're physically fit, you have to participate. If I find out anyone is flattering me and taking my words for granted, I won't hesitate to kick them out of the camp right now. Our camp is a big family, and everyone has their own responsibilities, but that doesn't mean I can tolerate parasites who do nothing all day but lie in the camp and enjoy the fruits of others' labor!"

A small group of people in the audience felt a chill run down their spines after hearing Rick's words. They weren't interested in who was the leader, since they themselves did nothing in the camp, loitering around in their tents or elsewhere, seemingly living a life of idleness and complacency. Some of them didn't even cook, simply waiting for the other women in the camp to prepare meals so they could freeload. Whenever they were asked to go hunting, they always found excuses to avoid it. The others in the camp were already fed up with these parasites who leeched off them. When they heard Rick's words, they knew that if they didn't do something, they would be kicked out of the camp that night. Compared to the zombie-infested outside world, they preferred to stay in the camp, even if they were used to being lazy. They wouldn't be the most diligent people today, but they also wouldn't be the parasites kicked out of the camp. Thinking of this, a few of the people who often slacked off together exchanged glances and then looked back at Rick standing on the roof of the vehicle.

Seeing that the slaps had had enough effect, Rick started offering treats to the crowd below.

Rick: "Of course, I'm not a tyrant, much less an evil capitalist! (System's comment: Host, have some shame! If someone like you isn't a capitalist, then there are no capitalists in the world.) Today I won't let everyone work for nothing. Today I will choose two of you who work the hardest and most efficiently."

Upon hearing Rick's words, the people in the audience began to whisper among themselves.

Rick waved his hand to signal everyone to be quiet, then said again, "I will give positions and rewards to these two outstanding individuals!"

After Rick finished speaking, the crowd below started chattering again. One of the bolder guys, whose name I don't know, even said to Rick on the roof of the car, "Boss Rick, what's the reward? Tell us now!"

Hearing someone below ask him a question, Rick thought this person was quite nice, knowing how to create a good atmosphere for him, and had high emotional intelligence. Rick then asked the person in front of him, "What's your name?"

A man with high emotional intelligence: "Jim! My name is Jim, Boss Rick!"

Upon hearing the man's name was Jim, Rick continued, "Very well, Jim, can you tell me about yourself, such as what you did before the apocalypse and what you are good at?"

The man named Jim in the audience said, "Boss Rick, before the apocalypse, I was a mechanic who repaired vehicles for the National Guard! I can repair this tactical MTVR you're standing on, and I can even do some modifications!"

Hearing Jim's words, Rick was overjoyed. Wasn't this the person he was looking for? In the original series, this guy was a ruthless person who dug his own grave and often spread death rumors in the camp. Although the people in the camp disliked him, this guy was quite skilled in vehicle modification. Otherwise, he wouldn't have become one of the supporting characters who had to be rescued in other Walking Dead transmigration novels.

Rick said to Jim below, "Very good, Mr. Jim, do you know how to repair the armed Humvee over there, and also the M1A2 Abrams tank?"

Jim: "Yes, Rick. Before the apocalypse, I was doing maintenance on the National Guard's M1A2 Abrams tanks. But when the apocalypse broke out, I got separated from the National Guard and eventually came here with other survivors."

Rick said, "Great, Jim, from now on, you're the vehicle engineer for the camp. You'll be responsible for the daily maintenance and upkeep of this tactical MTVR behind me and the armed Humvee next to me. Can you do that?"

Jim was overjoyed and said, "I'm fine, Rick, please leave it to me!"

Rick nodded to Jim with satisfaction, and Jim tactfully returned to the crowd. Rick continued to hand out treats to the people below.

Rick: "Ahem, Jim from earlier doesn't count. I appointed him to that position. He has other things to do and doesn't need to participate in the work for a while."

After listening to Rick's words, everyone looked at Jim, the madman who spread death rumors in the camp and even dug a grave for himself under the biggest tree next to the camp. In their eyes, if such a madman could become important, then they could definitely do it too. Everyone began to rub their hands together, their eyes revealing fanaticism.

Rick: "Now let's continue with the rewards. As I said before, I'll be choosing two people from among you, and I'll be giving out the rewards to those two. As for what kind of rewards they'll receive, just like they did!"

Rick pointed to Andrea and Moore, who were dressed in military uniforms, and said, "It's like Andrea and the others, each wearing a set of army combat uniforms, and they can freely choose their weapons from me according to their own habits!"

The crowd was instantly ignited with enthusiasm. Both men and women had their eyes full of energy, as if they couldn't wait for Rick's command to give the order and immediately rush out to complete the task.

Rick: "These two have a lot of weaponry to choose from, such as sniper rifles, marksman rifles, crossbows, assault rifles, fully automatic shotguns, pump-action shotguns, submachine guns, semi-automatic pistols, fully automatic pistols, and various daggers and other melee weapons. However, you can only choose one primary weapon, but you can choose two pistols and two tactical daggers. Of course, given the large number of people, those who didn't make it to first or second place shouldn't be discouraged. As long as you make it into the top 10, I'll give each of you the right to choose a pistol! And those of you who are outside the top 10 shouldn't be discouraged either. I'll give each of you the right to choose a melee weapon, so that everyone who participated in the labor today will receive a reward! Labor is the most glorious thing! As the leader of the camp, I will never discourage the burning passion in the hearts of those who participated in the labor! Okay, that's all I have to say, thank you!"

After he finished speaking, Rick bowed to the crowd below the stage.

At that moment, the crowd below, upon hearing Rick's impassioned speech, erupted like a volcano about to erupt, raising their fists and shouting at Rick on the roof of the car, "Rick! Rick! Rick! Rick! Rick!"

After that, Rick assigned tasks to everyone: some went to the jungle to cut down trees, some dug ditches around the camp, some sharpened wood with knives, and some set traps around the camp.

Sean woke up a few minutes after Rick finished speaking. Rick called Marvin and asked him to repeat what he had said on the roof of the car to Sean.

When Marvin saw Sean, they embraced each other excitedly. At that moment, Marvin and Sean were as close as long-lost brothers. They told Sean about their separation at the police station, the hardships Marvin faced on his way to the Atlanta Police Department, his car accident and his encounter with Rick, and even the rescue of Grimes riding into the city on horseback at the intersection and Rick's meeting with Glenn's team at the department store.

After hearing Marvin's description, Sean's opinion of Rick changed. He no longer looked down on the Chinese man. He had been unconvinced after being knocked unconscious, but after hearing Marvin tell him about Rick's exploits, he felt that it was a great honor to be chosen by Rick to be his subordinate.

While the two were chatting, Lori walked in alone. Marvin had never seen Lori before, and Sean enthusiastically introduced her to Marvin, but didn't mention what had happened between the two in the Grimes' basement.

Seeing the two of them so affectionate, Marvin quickly understood what was going on. However, as an outsider, he didn't want to interfere in their family affairs, so he took his leave.

Just after Marvin left with his cane, Rick strolled in.

Seeing that the two were still enjoying their time together and hadn't noticed him, Rick walked up behind them, cleared his throat, and said to them, "Ahem~ ahem~ please be mindful, madam and sir, it's not good to be seen in broad daylight."

Upon hearing Rick's words, the two men stood up awkwardly from their chairs and said to Rick, "Haha, sorry, Rick, we were so focused we didn't notice you coming. Did you call us over for something?" Sean changed his previous attitude and looked at Rick with an embarrassed expression.

Rick: "From now on, you two don't need to call me Boss Rick anymore. Just call me Rick. As for you, Sean, you have to call me Boss, or Head, any of those three titles will do!"

Upon hearing this, Sean straightened up, gave Rick a serious military salute, and said, "Yes, Sir! Boss!"

Seeing Sean's serious expression, Lori smiled at Rick and said, "Rick, don't tease my husband. He's usually very fierce to outsiders, but he only shows a gentle face when he's with me and Carl at home."

Upon hearing Lori's words, Sean blushed instantly, unconsciously scratching his nose with his left hand, and said embarrassedly, "Honey, don't tease me. I was just pretending. If I didn't put on that expression for them, what would they do if they bullied you and Carl? I can't stand seeing you and Carl being bullied!"

The two smiled at each other, then looked at each other with expressions that suggested they were about to show off their affection.

Rick couldn't stand it anymore and interrupted the two, saying, "Hey! Sean, Lori! You two are showing off your love again! Do you know how much damage this does to a one-handed guy like me? I'm still single, and you two dare to feed me dog food in front of me! Bastards!"

Upon hearing Rick's words, Lori and Sean immediately sat down on their stools, looking awkwardly to one side and no longer glancing at each other.