Indeed, Delgado has treated me well. He even considered me as a younger brother and appointed me as the Deputy Commander. Jerom took a sip of his drink, swallowed, and then slowly began to speak.
"But I'm not satisfied! I also want to become the Commander! In this post-apocalyptic world, no one can predict if they'll be alive the next day. So, we in the Guard Camp always have a successor ready for the Commander position. When I was appointed as the Deputy Commander, I was thrilled. I thought it might be me. But what happened? It turned out to be Abby, that damn fool!"
Jerom's frustration was evident as he spoke. Duncan listened intently, knowing that Jerom's grievances were a key element in their partnership. Duncan himself had plans to eliminate Delgado and take control of the Guard Camp, and he saw Jerom as a useful tool in achieving that goal.
