This Rule Applies to Everyone

"Those with special abilities can also speak up. I'll handle it case by case. If none of you have any, then please leave!"

 Bruce's words were direct, leaving no room for negotiation.

Though he indeed needed to build some force, it didn't mean he would accept just anyone!

Teams don't harbor dead weight; this rule applies to everyone, whether protagonist or antagonist.

Upon hearing Bruce's words, the crowd exchanged glances, seeming somewhat at a loss.

But in the eyes of the little boy among them, a glimmer of hope appeared.

Soon, a person timidly raised their hand. "I... I dare to kill monsters. Can... Can I join?"

There were three young people, two males and one female. Among them, the young man mustered up his courage and raised his hand.

Bruce took a closer look. Did he know these three young people?

They were the ones who, under Manager Heywood's leadership, had occupied his room before.

The young couple and Dixon, who had his nose bloodied by Bruce.

Was it Dixon who raised his hand?

Seeing Dixon there, Bruce couldn't help but smirk playfully. "Heh, aren't you the same Dixon from before? What brings you here?"

"I... I think you're really strong!" Dixon rubbed his still red nose and said truthfully, "Following you gives me a better chance of surviving."

When they occupied Bruce's room earlier, he hadn't spoken to this couple and Dixon.

But when Manager Heywood asked him to open the door, he had no choice and ended up being beaten by Bruce for no reason.

Initially, he was quite resentful.

But in the past few days, he had witnessed the combat power of Bruce's team firsthand.

Just casually going upstairs and downstairs a few times was something Jamal's team couldn't compare to.

So, for the sake of survival, he came here!

"Aren't you afraid I'll make things difficult for you?" Bruce asked with a hint of jest."I think no matter what, you're still better than that jerk Heywood Manager," Dixon blurted out indignantly.

As soon as he finished speaking, he realized his mistake and quickly shut his mouth!

"Oh, is that so..." Hearing this, Bruce instead raised the corners of his mouth.

 "Alright, as long as you dare to come, I dare to accept you.

 Come over!"

After saying that, he waved to Dixon.

Dixon quickly came to Bruce's side.

"Um... brother, we were wrong before, you see, me and my girlfriend..."

Another young man also raised his hand.

"What's your name?"

"I'm Christophe, and my girlfriend is Celeste."

"Do you dare to kill monsters?"

"I do, but..."

Christophe scratched his head awkwardly. "

My girlfriend may not have the ability to kill monsters!"

"I still need two people to cook and do sanitation..."

Hearing this, Christophe's face lit up instantly.

"Really? That's great, thanks, bro."

With that, he also pulled his girlfriend and quickly stood by Bruce's side.

"You, and you!" Bruce pointed at two more people with his finger.

"If you're willing, you can stay, the rest can leave."

The two pointed out by Bruce were one man and one woman, both middle-aged.

Bruce kept them not because of low betrayal rates or similar reasons but because they seemed to be slightly more useful than others.

They weren't too noisy or too useless.

Bruce asked them their names.

The man's name was Dustin, and the woman's name was Dominic.

Although they didn't know each other, they were exceptionally pleased after Bruce called out their names.

After all, the image of Bruce single-handedly killing nearly a hundred monsters in the afternoon was still fresh in their minds.

 Following Bruce meant a greater chance of survival.

"What about us, young man?"

"Aren't you letting us join?"

"You let them join, so you don't mind taking a few more of us, right??" Bruce glanced at the others and then simply waved his hand!

He didn't even bother to speak."Hey, what's wrong with you??"

"What does it mean only young people are accepted?"

"Sigh, getting old, getting useless."

"Forget it, let's go, Derrick."

"Not joining isn't a big deal, what's so great about it?"

"Just..."

"Joanne, the students you teach are really disappointing!"

Seeing Bruce so resolute, the group of survivors immediately changed their expressions.

The elderly leader surnamed Derrick who was leading them, especially turned his gaze towards Joanne in the room.

He was a survivor from 8046 before, so he knew Joanne's profession.

Before coming here, he knew Joanne was with Bruce.

Joanne was already listening to Bruce's conversation with Derrick.

After hearing Derrick's words, Joanne felt like her heart was being pricked with needles.

Even though she had guessed Bruce's thoughts towards her, she couldn't sit still at this moment!

"Derrick, wait!" Joanne quickly stopped the old man and walked up to Bruce. "Bruce, can't you really take them in?"

"Take them in?" Bruce retorted, "How do you propose we take them in?"

"I..."

"With so many people to feed and take care of, who's going to be responsible?"

"How long do you plan to accommodate them? A month, or two months?"

"I..."

Bruce bombarded Joanne with several questions, leaving her bewildered once again.

Indeed!

How long will the outside danger last? No one knows.

At this moment, everyone is busy with their own affairs. How can they take care of others?

Actually, after yesterday's experience, Joanne understood what Bruce said very well.

She just couldn't get over the moral hurdle in her heart.

After all, she's a teacher of the people!

"Fine, you all wait for me!"

After hearing Bruce's words, Derrick couldn't bear the embarrassment.

Before he could even mock Joanne, he snorted coldly and led the group away.

Bruce couldn't be bothered to deal with him!

However, as the crowd left, he noticed that the little boy was still standing in place.The boy was probably eleven or twelve years old.

He was about five feet tall, wearing simple clothes.

And Bruce seemed to have seen him somewhere?

Wasn't it in the room where Jasper was killed before???

"Hey, kid, aren't you leaving?" Bruce was curious!

Facing Bruce, the little boy was a little scared, but still mustered up the courage to speak. "I... I also want to join your team."

"Do you dare to kill monsters?"

"I... I don't dare!" The little boy lowered his head and couldn't look at Bruce, speaking in his slightly immature voice. "But... I think I've awakened a special ability..."

"Oh?"

Special ability??

Hearing this, Bruce's eyes narrowed slightly.

A little boy awakening a special ability??

That's a bit unscientific, isn't it?

Although after the apocalypse, it's possible for people of any age to awaken abilities.

But after a little boy awakens an ability, does he dare to come alone to find his team?

That's very unreasonable!

Now, in this hotel, Joanne was undoubtedly the female lead.

So, could this little boy be another protagonist's opportunity?

Thinking about this, Bruce smiled. "Come on!! Little friend, tell big brother, what ability did you awaken?"

The little boy's name was Jamie.

He was twelve years old this year.

When he heard Bruce's question, he lowered his head in fear.

"I did awaken an ability indeed, but I don't know if this ability is useful..." The little boy's expression turned somewhat melancholic as he said this.

But he clenched his fists tightly!

"Daring to run to me without knowing if your ability is useful?"

Bruce looked at the tightly clenched fists of the other party, a playful smile appearing on his lips. "Kid, you're quite brave, huh? What's your name?"

"Ja... Jamie!"

"Alright, tell me what your ability is first. If it's useful, then tell me your purpose?"

At that time, in the room where Jasper was killed, this little boy was hiding among the crowd.