His plan was actually quite simple.
He intended to find someone short-sighted among the new slaves, preferably someone trying to incite a rebellion, and then, just as the riot began, he and the young fellow beside him would put a stop to it, showcasing his talents so that Master Mang would notice him.
But...
There were indeed a lot of new slaves, but none seemed interested in inciting a rebellion, making him feel a bit awkward. In other carriages, riots would break out from time to time. How come there's no sign of rebellion here?
Without a riot, how could he stand out?
Talent is like shit; you have to make it noticeable through the ***hole for people to see it and say, "Oh, you have talent!" Otherwise, no one would notice even if you're full of ****.
Especially in a post-apocalyptic environment, standing out is even harder; you have to strike a balance because standing out too forcefully is dangerous.
"Oh."