Chapter 305 The Night Before [Pt 2]

Chapter 305 The Night Before [Pt 2]

'Looks like we're ready to begin.' The source of this content nov(el)bi((n))

Rey took a deep breath as he looked at everyone within the tense room. His eyes darted towards Kara, who gave him an inconspicuous nod.

'Seems like she has primed them before my arrival. That's good...'

"So, have you concluded your strategy against the Triumvirate?" Rey asked the Royal Council, donning his usual Ralyks tone.

"Indeed we have." Conrad smiled and nodded.

"I see. And you're sure you want to discuss the details before her? She belongs to the very underworld you desire to tear down, don't you?"

As Rey asked this question, he clasped his hands and rested them on the table.

"What is your rationale?"

This time, it was Vida who spoke up.

"The Verte family has always mentioned some kind of balance despite being a criminal family. They often cooperated with our efforts."

"That can't be all, surely." Rey said, narrowing his eyes in Vida.

She expressed intimidation, something he personally enjoyed, but she quickly pulled herself together.

"O-of course not. The truth is that her entire family was killed off by the new head of the Slave Union and her New Order. She's no longer affiliated with them, and they're as much of an enemy to her as they are to us."

Surely, Vida's explanation made sense.

Rey also knew this was the truth because he had firsthand knowledge of the whole thing. He only chose to act ignorant of the entire events because it was more in line with his character.

... As well as the plan.

"I see. I'm still skeptical, but I trust your judgment."

"What will it take for you to trust me?" Kara suddenly blurted out a question, her gaze resting on none other than Ralyks—or rather, Rey.

"Hmm. If I was to say, I'd say I'll have to closely monitor your actions. You don't mind, do you?"

"I have nothing to hide." Kara responded with a wry smile.

To those words, Rey chuckled.

His deep, dark laughter echoed throughout the room, and everyone kept quiet until his voice grew solemn.

"I understand. I'll cooperate with you." Kara's response eased both Conrad and Vida's hearts, causing them to shoot relieved glances at each other.

'I didn't have to coerce her... thankfully.'

With that going on in his mind, Conrad smiled and nodded in agreement to the arrangement between Ralyks and Kara.

"While I personally investigate the city for the Dark Hall, focus your efforts on the other establishments that are associated with the underworld."

Stalls, shops, warehouses, abandoned places... the criminal underworld had stuck its grimy tendrils into every aspect of the Merchant City.

It was also open as Noir's Territory.

"Lord Noir is said to be the most ruthless and most thorough of all the members of the Obsidian Council. Please be careful in your search." Kara added, her tone indicating genuine concern and worry.

"Noted." Conrad responded, while Vida simply nodded.

All of them then returned their attention to the massive map of the Merchant City that was placed on the table.

Everyone could see just how much ground they had to cover within the very limited period of time.

"It's going to be very tasking, but we're willing to do whatever it takes." Conrad said with resolve.

Ralyks nodded at him and they shook hands, each man tightening his grip on the other's hands. As they did this, the women went for a simple hug, and in no time they were done.

Even then, Ralyks and Conrad still had their hands stuck with each other.

Not until Ralyks repeated the words.

"Wherever it takes."

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[A/N]

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