Ryder's words made the throng of mine slaves hesitate, and the man who had previously begged Rupert immediately clung to Ryder as if he were his last lifeline, excitedly exclaiming, "Thank you, thank you, Ryder, I'll go with you!"
With someone leading the way, more and more mine slaves picked up their mining picks, having made their decision...
"Rebellion, it's a complete rebellion!" Rupert roared with rage. "I want to see who dares to move a muscle!"
The aura of authority Rupert had accumulated over the years undoubtedly was terrifying, and with the thirty armed guards surrounding them, they instantly subdued the hundreds of mine slaves.
Then, Rupert turned his gaze to Ryder, who had repeatedly challenged his authority, and now even dared to incite the mine slaves to disobey his orders, which had touched his bottom line!
Without any warning, Rupert's whip lashed across Ryder's body, creating an explosive gash on his chest and a surge of intense pain flooded his senses.
