Joe Ga had a complicated feeling about those two boys; he didn't dislike them, but using them gave him a sense of 'guilt'.
It wasn't the guilt of employing child labor that bothered him, but their lack of moral sense—even a sense of life itself—that made Joe Ga very uncomfortable.
They were not old men like Karman; they were still minors.
Their names 'Rick' and 'Phil' were given by Joe Ga, but even when they smiled harmlessly, it couldn't mask the scorn in their eyes.
Yes, 'scorn'!
Unlike Karman, who was indifferent to everything, these two boys maintained a respectful attitude only towards a few, carrying scorn in their eyes for everyone else.
Just like a wolf never respects a sheep!
Rick and Phil had been training near the gold mine for almost half a year, adapting quicker than the recruited forest soldiers, growing faster, more ruthless, and fearless!
Their experiences naturally alienated them from ordinary people.
