Hearing Sebastian's words, Zane gave a pleased nod. After all, the Warriors Alliance would grow stronger if more martial arts families were to join it.
However, Ripley remained hesitant. The beast cores were part of the Deraegans' resources. That was why he felt reluctant to give them to the Warriors Alliance for recruitment.
"Mr. Nixon, what if the sects and families refuse to join us despite the benefits provided?" Ripley asked.
Sebastian's lips curved into a sneer. "If they are not going to do this the easy way, we'll have to do it the hard way. Those who refuse to join the Warriors Alliance will be…"
He made a sweeping motion across his neck that shocked Ripley and Zane.
Does he want to kill those who refuse to join the Warriors Alliance? Isn't that forcing them against their own will?
"Sebastian, that is a good idea, but did you forget about Mr. Santoro in Hillsborough?" Zane reminded him.