“Ah, Mr. Smith, so glad you could join us,” Marco remarked, trying his hardest to remain calm with very little success.Richard ignored him and instead scanned the faces of everyone present.Noting that everyone he wished to take down was present, he nodded in satisfaction.When he'd found out the location of the Mafia leaders, he couldn't help but worry that they might end up fleeing once they realized that he was heading for them.This was why he immediately got some drones from the Wish Store and sent them to patrol the ship's perimeter.Once they detect any boats trying to exit the ship, they would shoot it down without warning.Thankfully, his caution had paid off as he wouldn't have to worry about any of them getting away now.His expression is impassive, he made his way into the suite only to be attacked on both sides by two guards wielding knives.Richard reacted calmly, grabbing the wrist of one while Lucia dispatched the other with a shot from her pistol.Richard wasn't as k

Richard awoke early the next morning, rather refreshed from the peaceful nap he'd managed to have.Turning, he quickly found Lucia lying on another couch, fast asleep.It was clear she'd tried to keep watch over him but even she was exhausted as well and so soon succumbed to the fatigue she felt.With a warm smile on his lips, Richard got to his feet and carried her to the suite bedroom before tucking her in to ensure she was comfortable after which he stepped out and closed the door.He stepped out of the suite to find two armed men standing guard outside.Once they noticed his presence, they immediately saluted before taking a bow. “We pay homage to the Reaper.”“Who sent you here?” Richard calmly inquired, not thinking much about their over-the-top display.One of the guards, enthusiastic to get on Richard's good side, promptly replied. “It was Mr. Espinosa, Sir Reaper. He wished to ensure that no one disturbed your rest after the great battle you fought yesterday. Forgive my insol

Richard's morning was spent making allies of the other Mafia families on Lucia's behalf as though they respected Richard for his title of the Reaper, it did not in any way extend to the Ramirez family.This meant if Richard were to leave, the Ramirez family might become vulnerable to attacks from opportunists.With that in mind, Richard thought it best to stabilize their foundation before heading back to Intercity.“Thank you,” Lucia remarked as they headed back to their vacation home.The making of allies had been mostly successful with very few deciding to serve as business partners instead of direct allies.Richard shrugged. “It's fine. As it is, you are a valuable part of my family and I don't plan to let you get bullied just like that. This would serve as a beacon of change, ensuring organized crime dies out sooner rather than later.”“Regardless, you have done so much for me and my family. Thinking back now, I'm glad to know that my father wasn't wrong in his actions. If not for

Richard turned to face the one who spoke, his gaze quickly falling on a middle-aged man who looked incredibly buff for his age.If his powerful physique wasn't enough evidence, then the potent spirit energy surrounding the old man was enough of an indicator to let Richard know that the man was General Nebuchadnezzar.“I greet the general,” Richard remarked in a tone neither servile nor arrogant while keeping a mild countenance.“You are something else, Mr. Smith, others wouldn't even dare to think about it but not only did you beat up my relative, you did so in a way that would haunt him for a long time. That there is an incredible display of strength.” “Unfortunately, I do not apologize for my actions. He was warned and as he did not listen, he received his punishment.”“And you think it right that you would be the one that punishes Vernon?... Who do you think you are, Richard Smith?” A woman inquired as she stood behind the general, her visage twisted in disdain as she glared at Ri

General Nebuchadnezzar was a man who believed in hierarchies more than anything else.For him, the first was the first and nothing could change that, even if the second was stronger than the first faster than the first, or even smarter than the first.If you wished to take the position meant for the first, then be the first.That was his life's philosophy which he got from his own experiences as he was the most powerful man in Riverdale but that was only with regards to strength, not political power.This was why he was running for the presidency, to be elected legally despite being capable of ripping through the competition with pure force.Naturally, his ideology was also reflected in the way he led his family as well.Despite having so many wives, the order was maintained as the first wife served as the head of the women in the household, ensuring that the other wives didn't dare think of competing with her for that position.One had dared to do so and had ended up humiliated by th