232 Episode 226: Recent History of the Pleasant Street.

"Accompanying project... an influx of people, right?

"Is it our backing operation with that?

The two look at Takeo and his face becomes the face of the master of the back family business.

Takeo nods with a straight face without breaking his expression.

"I admire your two politics.

You're partitioning the pleasure streets so that public power doesn't intervene deeply.

"" Yeah.

"Murder, robbery, rape, kidnapping... you've done a good job of partitioning this far.

I hear there was a lot of fighting in the previous generations?

"It's like saying... that's why...

Bernard starts talking.

"We lost a total of around 300 people in previous generations' protests, cutting each other's influence.

From that mistake in earlier generations, our surveillance becomes loose... with plenty of crime in the pleasure streets and security deteriorating all at once.

"Is that in a war?

"No, it had nothing to do with the war... crime was rampant against ordinary people.

And as a result of the soldiers being held hostage...

As much as I wonder if the pleasure streets will be lost...

So, me and Curtis simultaneously dared to hide our predecessors and revamp the family's executives.

"Any rebellion within the organization?

"... there were not many, but...

We eventually accepted our persuasion when we saw our rootsmen arrested and disposed of.

"What are the trends of militants in the organization today?

"I'm adulterating. So far... the pleasure district and the real estate business are going well, so...

But they don't bend their opinions that they should retain enough force to crush each other's homes if they have the chance.

I could have devastated you with my power, but I think that if I could be a third force... and when I do, I allow it, as raising my opinion with me.

"We're in more or less the same situation.

"Really?

Takeo nods at the two explanations.

"... how about an inheritance?

You know the Elvis family heir, don't you?

"Master Smith, right?

Mr. Bernard's place and we have one son.

At your age, a little above Mr. Smith.

Bernard nods at Curtis' words.

"Shall we hear our impressions of each other's traces?

"... the Curtis family trace... that's offensive.

I hate us a little.

"Right... because I know you're really making money on the south side being closer to the main streets...

You must feel inferior.

I'm including... "

Curtis laughs bitterly.

"... can you properly analyze yourself and your competitors...

You're excellent for 10%... but it's yummy if you don't let the militants take you in.

"I am well aware of it.

The Bernards' trail is... mild, isn't it?

Why are you so relaxed?

Well, it helps that you seem to be flushing our son's fighting hips well... "

"... about that, I know you're doing well too, but...

In fact, I don't know what my son is thinking.

You don't give your opinion, and to what extent do you take walks every day and buy and eat?

"... is that right... can I convene you now because I want to see your two sons?

"" Huh?

Both Curtis and Bernard look amazed.

"Hmm? Something?

"No... are we to be met with our foolishness?

Bernard asks.

"Can't you?

"No... it's not..."

"Oh, you're not thinking about blowing something in, are you?

It's to the detriment of the city to exacerbate the conflict.

It's just... you think you need to hear the thoughts of the two young people... who will be partitioning their backyard operations in the future, right?

Sometimes it will be hard for a father or a subordinate to say... then someone who is in a completely different position of a third party and yet is suppressed threatens you... whoa, it would be nice to hear your opinion, wouldn't you?

"To my son, I don't mind if I say tight.

Curtis laughs bitterly.

"It doesn't matter if it's tight on our son. I don't complain if I get beaten up somewhat.

Bernard laughs bitterly too.

"So can we arrange it?

"Immediately.

The two of them take their seats at Curtis' words and head to the next room.

Takeo dropped them off and called the clerk.

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"What are you talking about??

Alice sits in a foldable chair and asks the soldier chief as he mouths his tea.

"... come on?

It's about Kitamizato. Is it about the city?

The soldier leader also answers as he sits in a foldable chair.

"Right.

... When I was talking to you yesterday, you explained to me that you were going to secure the factory site for Store Manager Ralph, and you said you were just going to finish... "

"... I guess the story is exciting...

Because in this day and age we both prefer moderation and conflict.

"Really?

"Yeah. Because the two of us who grew up looking at our predecessors the other generation know the pointlessness of the war.

Hmm? The clerk is kicking ass at the store.

"That's true.

Alice watched Bo all the time, but when the clerk checks Alice comes running over for a small run.

"Lady Alice, Lady Kitamizato has left a message for you.

and Alice is given a bi-fold letter.

"Yes, thank you.

How's the vibe inside?

"Nothing. It's been discussed loosely.

"Really, I get it.

"Now if you'll excuse me.

And the clerk went back to the store.

Alice confirms the clerk returns to the store and checks inside the letter.

"... what?

"No, my two Dra sons will be here in a little while, so I'll come in a little later.

"... what do you make them do?

"How do you know I'm here rather than say...?

I kept quiet in the morning.

"Oh... that's..."

"Do you know anything about it?

"Before the two masters entered, they opened the window and Master Kitamizato was taking a dose with the pipe, right?

"You were.

"Alice, I've been doing that for a long time before the lady came.

That's when you and I got our sights on each other.

"If you sneak our young man under the window, it's from Master Kitamizato.

'Alice, please make some tea because the lady will be here too.' I'm getting a message.

"I also asked why they thought so.

'It was unnatural because you haven't said anything about this in the morning, and you think that Miss Alice won't move?' I was convinced that it was explained.

"Mmm... action is being read to Master Takeo.

Alice glances at Takeo in the store.

The soldier chief laughed bitterly and watched Alice.