Chapter 214

Chapter 214

Jenny swiftly commenced the task of organizing the collaborative agenda for Cartels affiliated enterprises, aided by Lennoks decryption skills.

Every aspect, from the logistics of meeting arrangements to the underlying reasons for these gatherings, became readily discernible.

In a bid to safeguard his own existence, Girard divulged crucial information concerning Cartels executive representatives to Lennok.

As Lennok perused the pertinent schedules, he stumbled upon a significant revelation and gestured towards the screen.

Jenny, look at this.

What is it?

The frequency of business name transfers in the schedule is abnormally high. Its evidence that the movement of businesses within the Cartel is constant.

Upon hearing Lennoks words, Jenny contemplated quietly, as if a revelation had dawned upon her.

Does this mean theres an intense factional fight happening among them? If so, it makes sense why the Cartel hasnt been in open conflict until now.

It most likely is. Also, considering they provoked us first even though they clearly knew about the power struggle within, theres a possibility theyre trying to use the current situation for internal ranking adjustments.

Lennok voiced his thoughts and then, lost in contemplation, spoke once more.

Girard deliberately passed this information first, knowing I would recognize its significance What could be the reason for revealing the Cartels internal discord first

Lennok slowly closed his eyes, revisiting his encounters with Cartel members.

He recalled their words, actions, the subtle hints in their expressions, and the circumstances surrounding Jordans kidnapping.

Lennoks mental journey halted at the image of Virgil, a burly man sporting sunglasses, and he raised his head.

Maybe its not just a simple factional fight.

What?

If it were merely a power struggle within the organization, it would not be strange for an external issue to cause internal unity. But the fact that the chaos within the Cartel is accelerating instead its evidence of a traitor inside.

Jennys mouth slightly agape, she gazed up at Lennok.

And Girard, by disclosing this information to me, must belong to a force that wouldnt suffer repercussions In a sense, hes sided with those who betrayed the Cartel.

Having arrived at this conclusion, Lennok swiftly stood up and declared,

Find out who the executive-level member most closely connected with Girard is. Its highly likely its not Virgil OReiden.

What are you planning to do with the traitorous executive?

That depends on how he reacts. Given the circumstances, its likely that the faction who touched us first is the traitors The outline of how this will end is becoming clear.

Lennoks eyes gleamed with a cold determination.

Once were done cross-verifying the information from Girard, well have to smash the Cartels business meeting on the 14th.

* * *

Once the veracity of Girards information had been confirmed, there was no room for hesitation.

Lennok remained focused on dismantling the Cartels operations, sparing only a select few colleagues to guard the bar.

Acting proactively was essential before their information leak was discovered.

The Cartel, despite its colossal size as a corporate alliance,

Also harbored the vulnerability of having numerous expendable branches.

Since Girard, there hasnt been any significant movement from their side.

Boom!

Transformed into a massive wolf over 2 meters tall, Killian delivered a devastating kick to an approaching mercenary, speaking as he did.

The mercenary was instantly dispatched by the powerful blow to the stomach.

With that, the battlefield entered a brief lull, and Lennok channeled his mana.

Fizzzzz!

Lennok successfully apprehended the last surviving business executive and erased any traces, responding,

At that time, it was likely his own individual action. After such a skilled person was defeated, its not strange for them to become cautious.

Thats funny. You personally captured him and yet you talk like this? Killian chuckled, revealing his teeth. However, Lennok paid little heed and continued,

Moreover, considering your Dyke Corporation and the Antares Mercenary Group, it would be tricky for them to openly start a war Especially, theyre likely very concerned about Antares movements.

There was no need to expound upon Antares standing and influence in this realm.

Although Antares had not officially aligned with Lennok, it was evident that his mercenaries were leaning toward Lennoks side.

It was entirely reasonable to assume that they were hesitant to act rashly, as doing so might expose them to Antares scrutiny alone.

Lennok acknowledged that Antares capabilities were on par with, if not superior to, the Cartels executives.

Are you saying they are highly concerned about the connections you have? Interesting. Do people normally talk about such things so nonchalantly? Killian inquired.

While contemplating this, Lennok stared at the full moon outside his window.

Not even a werewolf

Wasnt such melancholy more fitting for Killian, the werewolf, than for himself?

However, since Yakson had specified the timing for taking the medicine, he had no room for argument.

Moreover, it was highly likely that she had even forgotten she had prepared the medicine for Lennok.

Click.

Lennok slowly opened a weathered wooden box, concealed and safeguarded by various barriers and spells.

He selected one of the twenty pills at the edge and closed the box once more.

The effects of the medication would last for three days.

Yakson had personally examined Lennok and confidently asserted its effectiveness, so he had no reason to doubt it.

He still didnt fully comprehend the concept of stimulating the nervous system and enhancing his constitution, but he would likely gain firsthand knowledge once he swallowed the pill, whether he liked it or not.

Despite being acutely aware of the pivotal juncture he stood at, he couldnt prevent his hand from hesitating as it reached for the pill.

At this moment, Lennok was contemplating whether he could place his trust in Yaksons prescription.

It was a self-assured thought.

Excuses that sounded plausible to his inner self began to surface, overriding his apprehension.

Isnt everything fine as it is now?

Havent I managed well on my own thus far?

Theres no need to depend on others. I can handle things independently.

Introducing such an uncertain and potentially hazardous element into my body is no longer necessary

Gulp.

Despite the inner monologue echoing in his mind, Lennoks hand moved with determination.

He placed the pill in his mouth and swallowed it without chewing.

Then, he grabbed a pre-prepared water bottle and drank it down.

He recalled the very first time he had taken an elixir.

After hunting down a contaminant with Mila and sharing the earnings, he had scraped together a mere billion cells to purchase an elixir called Stemmonia from an online auction.

Even that elixir, which he now occasionally used for recuperation and detoxification, had been ingested with trembling hands initially.

Despite possessing the mental fortitude and rationality of a powerful wizard, he found himself experiencing the same emotions and fears.

The realization that there was still a trace of humanity within him dissuaded him from prolonged hesitation.

He understood that he needed to act before everything he had painstakingly built up dissipated like mere bubbles.

Fweeing-!!

The symptoms manifested shortly afterward.

Just as he sensed a sharp pain in his temples, Lennok found himself sprawled on the ground.

Boom!

.!

A searing surge coursed through his entire bodyarms, legs, fingers, toes, intestines, head, and chest.

The sensation transmitted to his convulsing limbs transcended mere stimulation and transformed into excruciating pain.

When he attempted to move his legs, his fingers spasmed; when he tried to turn his head, his waist twisted.

It felt as though the connections between the sensations throughout his entire body had been completely severed and then haphazardly reattached.

Lennoks sharp, rational mind struggled to remember and make sense of these improperly linked sensations.

Amid the stark disconnection between his mind and body, he sensed a small fox spirit peering down at him with concern.

Huh, huh

As he endeavored to twist his waist to the left, his head instinctively nodded.

Lennok offered Davi a reassuring gesture and began to assimilate the effects of the medicine into his body once more.

The first day passed by in a blur.

(To be Continued)

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