Chapter 227

Chapter 227

~A day before the raid~

The hotel's ballroom was buzzing with activity.

Heroes working on active duty, heroes participating in the raid, and reporters from local stations.

"This is amazing! All these people are going on the raid tomorrow?"

As Elena, Michaela, and I walked into the ballroom, I could feel all eyes on us. Read latest novels at novelhall.com

"By the way, Corleone Junior, is it necessary for you to wear that mask?"

"Considering my position and status, it is."

I wore a mask to this banquet.

I wanted to avoid having my face burned in the media as much as possible. Of course, I had other insurance policies in place aside from the mask.

"But Eugene isn't the only one wearing a mask, is he?"

"Oh, that. All of them are wanted or criminals, since this raid is being organized by the Medici."

Elena was right, there was a group of masked people, excluding me.

They were wanted by Interpol or Europol, criminals recruited by the Medici solely for the success of this raid.

"So if the masked men approach you, run away."

"What?! Oh, yeah!"

Michaela will take care of it herself, and Elena will just have to pay a little attention.

"Have fun, then. If anything happens, find me or call me right away."

"Okay, so can we go look around now?"

Elena asks, nodding one last time.

"Just tell me if you see anyone trying to scout you or if anything looks suspicious."

"Yes!"

"Then, go play."

As soon as she's given the go-ahead, Elena scurries off toward the back of the pack.

"After all, it's good to be young."

"Sisterdoesn't look that old either."

"Thank you for the compliment." It wasn't meant as a compliment, but it's fine shes happy.

"I'm going to meet with Venezia's executives, but what are you going to do, Sister?"

"I'm thinking of going around and sampling the wines. They won't be as good as the ones I bought yesterday, butit's a sin to leave so much wine lying around."

With that, she bows her head slightly to me and walks toward the table piled high with wine.

She really likes to drink, I thought.

"Well, I suppose I'd better get back to war."

I double-check the mask on my head, then look toward the table of officers.

There was a war of tongues at the table.

I walk slowly toward the table, and it doesn't take long for the attention of those seated there to be drawn to me.

"Alas, you've come. We've heard of you."

And among them there was a man who stood up and offered me his hand.

Luca de Rossi, the head of the guild Venezia. He was called the Sword of the Medici.

"My name is Luca de Rossi. You must be."

"An enforcer in the executive branch of the Corleone family. Eugene Han Corleone."

I clasped his hand, simply citing my position in the family.

"May I be seated?"

"Sure. We were just about to discuss tomorrow's operation in advance. Please, have a seat."

I take the seat he suggests and look around.

The people at the table are looking at me with some nervousness, some curiosity, and some amusement.

What's clear is that there's not a single person at this table who's on my side yet. In fact, they're all against me.

"So, can I call you Corleone Junior?"

The woman at the table, the one wearing the white cat mask, speaks to me in a soft voice.

"Whatever you're comfortable with."

"Cool guy, charming. I'll just call you Junior then."

Apparently, it's not just members of Venezia, but also criminals personally brought in by the Medici.

Of course, they're on the Medici's payroll, not mine, so I'm sure they wont take my side.

"By the way, Corleone Junior, why are you wearing that mask? Are you some kind of wanted criminal?"

"What do you mean, something you need to do?"

"Before we leave, we need to catch any rats that might interfere with our work."

Quang!!!

As I say that, a loud crashing sound comes from one side of the banquet hall.

Everyone is startled and looks in the direction of the sound.

"Corleone Jr. I found him."

"Kaaaah! Crack!"

Michaela is dragging a masked man by the hair, his face expressionless as he rushes toward them.

"Whatdo you think he's doing?"

The cat mask, recognizing that the person being dragged is his colleague, glares at me and asks.

"Didn't I just tell you, we have to catch a rat."

She finally reaches me and dumps the man in front of me.

"As Corleone Jr. predicted, there was a pagan worshiper, what do you want to do?"

"A pagan worshiper?"

The others look at the man on the floor in surprise.

"He's a pagan worshiper?"

"How could a pagan worshiper be here.?"

"A pagan worshiper'.

Anywhere else, they were worshippers of the fire giants' that lay dormant in the Etna volcano, and were known as terrorists in mainland Italy.

"Theres no proof!"

Cat Mask exclaims, rising from her seat.

"You wont be able to say that after you see this."

As Michaela infused the man with holy power, he began to scream and emit red energy.

The man's body began to turn crimson as the red energy began to absorb into his body, it was a sign of an explosion.

Panicked, the others scrambled to raise their shields or flee.

"Sister. Throw it."

"Yes, Corleone Jr."

Michaela picks up the reddened body of the man and throws him into the center of the ballroom.

"Pen."

Uh-oh.

The giant Pen swallows him whole.

-Kuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuut!

At the same time, Pen emitted a bright red light from its entire body, followed by a puff of pure white steam.

Everyone stared at Pen and Elena in disbelief at what had happened, and I looked at one of them, Luca, and smirked.

"Let's modify the remuneration a bit, Venezia 50 mercenaries 15 I'm 35. I think this is acceptable for the price of your life?"

Negotiation is about owing the other party, so you can get a better price.

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[Subject: Today's Report]

[Contents: The Awakened girl who was with Corleone Jr. made a deal with a newly discovered spirit. Pretty cute for something that looks like a puppy.

Demanded to collect materials related to the Eastern Starfish Lore.

Corleone Jr. sponsored her using his money.

At the same time, he asked for my help with the Etna Volcano raid.

I have received an expensive gift and will help as a matter of faith.

(This is not a bribe by any means.)

[*Important Information]

A major problem has arisen with the upcoming raid on Etna Volcano.

We have information that a group of pagans are performing a ritual inside Etna Volcano that could threaten the entire Vatican.

I have requested the Vatican's assistance in preparing for this.

Requirements include

The removal and loan of holy relics.Traps to be dug around Corleone to draw in the cultists.

Demanding the withdrawal of nearby agents for their safety and operation.

Demands that the Pope be informed of the current situation.

This concludes the important information.