............"Hmm, got it. I'm cool with that. Heck, I can even throw in an extra 7 billion on the price you gave!" Rohan said, eyeing Elias Kurovsky to catch any unusual expressions, but his sharp perception didn't pick up anything off."Hahaha! No need for that. Just an extra 2 billion will do," Elias Kurovsky chuckled, amused by Rohan's banter."Alright, it's settled. And you, Mr. Al-Farsi?" Rohan shook hands with Elias Kurovsky and turned to Rajendra Al-Farsi."Well, since we have equal shares, just pay me the same as Mr. Kurovsky," Rajendra Al-Farsi said, maintaining a poker face throughout.Rohan found it hard to read his serious expression."Hahaha! It's settled, Mr. Kurovsky and Mr. Al-Farsi. I'm glad we reached a conclusion so quickly!" Rohan said happily, shaking their hands again to seal the deal."Hahaha! Mr. Johnson, you're truly bold in your decisions. I like that. Let's grab a drink next time we meet!" Elias Kurovsky laughed, impressed by Rohan's attitude."Hmm, Mr. Jo
............Rohan discussed a few more things before leaving Priya Jensen's office."Hey, Rohan. Can you come to the office? There's something we need to talk about!" Just as he stepped out and hit the road, he got a call from Riya, so he changed direction and headed towards her."Yeah, I'll be there in a few minutes!" Rohan said as he hung up and picked up the pace.......In a plane,"What do you think about him? Can he be any help to us?" Elias Kurovsky asked, looking at Rajendra Al-Farsi in contemplation."Oh, you mean Rohan Johnson. I don't really have any problems, but his background is questionable," Rajendra said, handing the tablet to Elias."Hmm, I agree that his background is questionable, but so what? It's not like we don't have our own secrets. Let's treat this as his secret that he doesn't want others to know," Elias nodded, expressing his support for Rohan."You're right. As long as it doesn't cause trouble for us, I suppose it's fine," Rajendra also nodded, agreeing
............"What......Are you serious? Can you handle this?" Elias looked shocked at Rajendra's proposed plan."So, do you want to wait for death?" Rajendra shrugged."No, let's go with your plan!" Elias shook his head and decided to follow the simple plan.The plan was straightforward: Rajendra would pilot the plane, try to control it until they were close to land, then both would jump and use all their strength to absorb the impact before the plane crashes."Simple my ass! It's not much different from suicide, but I suppose we don't have any option," Elias cursed repeatedly."Alright, I'm bringing it down. Hold on tight!" Rajendra warned as he controlled the plane, descending slowly without erratic movements."Ahhh...damn, screw this! If I make it out alive, I'm gonna fuck those motherfucker's asses for sure!" Elias cursed loudly, gripping tightly for support as the plane shook continuously, wind rushing in from the broken emergency door."Elias, GET READY... we're about to reach
............Havenside City, In front of a large hotel, "What are we doing here, sir?" asked the young man in a nice suit, following his boss into a fancy hotel."Haha...! You're new in the office, so you don't know. Today, you're in luck; I'll show you what it's like in the adult world!" The boss, also in a nice suit, with a trimmed beard trying to look handsome despite his potbelly, confidently led the way into the luxurious hotel."Oh, sir, wait for me!" The young man, a bit dazed by his superior's words, hurriedly followed, glancing nervously at the intimidating guards at the entrance.Once they are inside, "Whoa... this...!" The young man looked shocked to discover that the hotel was a large casino."Welcome to heaven, young man. Enjoy today; forget about being an official for a while!" The potbelly superior tossed a bundle of cash to the young man, who was shocked to see the money and looked dazed again.Meanwhile, the superior had already left, leaving the young man standin
............"Yes, Boss! What can I do for you?" Ice Queen spoke, her tone changing to respectful and cheerful."I need you to scout the outskirts of the city. You should have heard about the plane crash. Search the area for the two individuals!" Ella listened attentively to her boss's words and got reminded about the news she heard not long ago."Yes, Boss. Can you send me the details about the area and the photos of the two individuals? It won't take more than two hours to get the news, Boss!" Ella spoke with a confident tone.Ice Queen has a large network all over the city; she controls the underworld using the information obtained by her sources.Known for her resourcefulness, Ella's influence and connections make Havenside City a crucial part of the Crimson Serpent Gang.Her intelligence and resourcefulness make her a formidable force."Good, I'll wait for the news!" Mord Kurovsky's pleased voice came through, making Ella smile."Alright, get up. I need you to gather all the nea
............"Huh, looks like we have someone hindering our stroll," Rohan muttered, noticing a presence following them. Initially, he thought it was a coincidence, but Rohan observed that the presence continued following them even after changing direction."Hmm, is it dangerous?" Riya, sensing Rohan's concern, asked worriedly. She had become sensitive to potentially risky situations.Unaware of Rohan's ability to handle himself well, even if she knew, Riya would still worry about him."Don't worry, I'll protect you," Rohan reassured her, patting her shoulder to ease her concerns.'I'm not worried about myself but about you,' Riya thought to herself, looking at him. Even though she wanted to say it out loud, she felt too embarrassed."Hey, Mr. Stalker! You can come out; I know you've been following us for a while now," Rohan called out to the person tailing them."Kekeke...what a surprise that you would notice me!" A man emerged from hiding, laughing creepily. Fortunately, Rohan led
............'Status'Rohan called out in his mind and distributed all the Tap Points equally between both Mind and Body.Immediately, Rohan felt a noticeable change in his body. Even his mind cleared up, and he sensed his heightened senses.He could perceive the changes happening in his body well. It was like his muscles were being molded into a new shape, his organs got stronger, and even his blood seemed to have gone through a change.Overall, this time, the changes were much greater than before.Looking at the status panel, he felt pleased but also a bit regretful seeing the Tap points empty.[Status[Host: Rohan Johnson[Age: 25[Balance: 48,000,000,000 USD[Body: 249 (Good)[Mind: 249 (Good)[Skills: Basic First Aid (Mastery), Psyberception (Mastery).The Essence of Zen Martial: First Move - Flowing Water Stance (Mastery), Second Move - Stillness in Motion Technique (Mastery).Metrona Blitz: First Move - Eclipsing Strike (Mastery). (Can be freely added, utilizing Tap Points)[I
............"It's okay, really!" Rohan signaled that he was fine; it doesn't hurt."But leaving it there could cause an infection," Riya warned, looking at his arm and reminding Rohan that it was a nail, which might lead to problems."Alright, how about you come with me to the hospital? But first, let me make a phone call," Rohan suggested, noticing her worried expression, to which Riya nodded.Rohan glanced back at the unconscious man before picking up the card Telly Bennett had given him.He dialed the number, and soon the call went through."Hello, this is Detective Inspector Bennett speaking. Who am I talking to?" A polite voice came from the phone."It's me, Officer Bennett, Rohan Johnson!" Rohan said."Oh, Mr. Johnson! So, have you made a decision?" Telly Bennett sounded a bit happy upon hearing Rohan's name."About that, we'll talk later, but before that, could you come to my location as soon as possible? I think I've encountered a criminal!" Rohan said, looking at the man in
............The man seated on the plush couch was a man from the Dragorin hidden Family, a figure of immense power and influence. His very presence dominated the room, and even someone as powerful as Mord knew he had to show respect.“So, you were sent by Elias Kurovsky? You’re so weak!” the man finally spoke after giving Mord a brief glance. He shook his head in disappointment, his voice carrying a hint of disdain.“Master Dragorin, please don’t worry about my strength. I may be weak, but I’ve built a strong network in these lands. With it, I can help you accomplish your task easily,” Mord replied calmly, despite clenching his fists tightly. His tone was confident, showing no sign of dissatisfaction.Mord had heard from his brother Elias that the Dragorin family was searching for some traitors who had escaped. They needed his information network to track them down, and that knowledge made Mord confident. He sneered inwardly, thinking, *No matter how powerful you are, you still nee
............Ade nodded, a grim expression settling on his face. "Exactly. The Dragorin Hidden Family isn’t known for backing down easily. They’re powerful, and they know it. If it comes to a fight, things could get ugly fast."Rohan leaned back in his chair, his mind racing. The Dragorin family were no ordinary opponents—they were dangerous, cunning, and deeply entrenched in the power struggles of the hidden Martial world. A direct clash with them could lead to consequences far beyond their control."We need to be prepared," Rohan said after a moment, his tone more serious. "If we’re going to confront them, we can’t afford to underestimate their strength. Otherwise, we’ll be the ones to lose.""Agreed," Ade replied, his eyes narrowing as he considered the power of the Dragorin Hidden Family. "We need to gather all the intel we can and be ready for anything. The moment they make a move, we have to be ready to strike without hesitation."Rohan nodded, already thinking through strategi
............"Ehh...really!" Riya and Priya looked at each other with incredulous look, wondering why did they not notice that."You really forgot to look at the report, didn't you!" Sofia Baur look at Riya and Priya with twitch in her temple thinking these two really became spendrifts."About that, Sister Riya. It's about time to call our irresponsible Boss, shouldn't we." Priya said with raising corner of her mouth thinking only option as to how they can solve fund problem."Ahh... Rohan, should we...?" Riya hesitated, unsure of how to express her concerns. If they didn’t have more funds, they wouldn’t be able to complete the upcoming projects."What are you so worried about? Didn't he say before that if we needed more funds, we could just contact him and he'd transfer what we need?" Priya replied, noticing Riya's anxiety. She wasn’t the least bit troubled about calling him. After all, she was just an employee, and there was no harm in asking their boss for financial support.Priya
............"How should I know what those arrogant shits are thinking? I just hope they don't enter Willowbrook City, or I might have to do something about them!" Rohan shrugged, his words turning cold."Hey... hey, Rohan... my man, you should know those arrogant guys aren't just any average men. It's what they have backing them that makes them so arrogant... and we're not in their league to criticize them." Ade looked speechless at Rohan's direct and cold words, even though he agreed. He knew they were nothing special compared to those arrogant piece of shits.As Ade was lost in thought, Rohan was mulling over the information.'How should I handle them? I'm not sure why their activity is getting closer to Willowbrook City. Are they here for the Turner siblings? Even if that possibility is slim, I need to make sure these arrogant guys don't get close to Willowbrook City,' Rohan thought, speculating why the Dragorin Hidden Family decided to send their men to all the neighboring citie
............Ade nodded and sprinted towards the door, while Ravi stood guard to prevent any other gangsters from escaping.The fight was already over except for a few men who came with Hans Schmidt. They stood, looking at Rohan with murderous intent while helping Hans to stand firm.As Ade sprinted through the side door, he followed the sound of hurried footsteps echoing in the dimly lit hallway. Arman Mace's shadow flickered in the distance as he rounded a corner. Ade quickened his pace, feeling like he was chasing a mouse, and a grin formed on his face.Meanwhile, inside the warehouse, Rohan advanced on Hans Schmidt. The remaining gang members, though outnumbered and exhausted, stood protectively around their leader. Rohan's eyes flickered as he thought about how to get information from this trash and dismantle the gang so they could never regroup."You think you can still walk away?" Rohan said, his voice calm but firm. "I've already given you a death sentence, so don't even thi
...... ...... "Like he said, we are not interested. So, care to tell us where your gang leader is?" Ade stepped forward, clearly annoyed, standing in front of Arman. He was not pleased with Arman's attempt to buy time. Even Ravi could see that Arman was just trying to keep them busy with his trash talk. "Fine, you asked for it." Arman, with a disgruntled expression, noticed his phone ringing. Understanding what this meant, he smirked at Rohan and his group. "Get back, Ade. We have a guest who seems to have just arrived!" Rohan, who was keeping a vigilant watch, noticed a few other presences outside the warehouse. Seeing Rohan's warning and vigilant expression, Ade instantly moved back beside him. Arman picked up the phone, his smirk widening into a sinister grin as he answered. "Right on time," he muttered, his eyes never leaving Rohan's. Rohan and Ade exchanged wary glances, both tense and more cautious at the change in Arman Mace's face. The atmosphere inside the warehouse g
............"1...10...30....55... Hmm, there are not that many here. Where might the rest be?" Rohan counted and looked back at Ravi for an answer."They should be patrolling other areas or maybe collecting money from the vendors," Ravi replied after thinking for a moment, checking the time. It was his guess based on the usual activity his team had observed from the gang."Hey, you fuckers, I'm talking to you! Are you ignoring me?" The gangsters who had thrown bottles on the ground glared at Rohan and his group, feeling ignored. Anger flashed across their faces."Crash...!""Fuck it, let's teach them a lesson!" Another group of five stood up, throwing their bottles too. Ten gangsters advanced towards Rohan, Ade, and Ravi."Damn it, they think we're weaklings!" one of the gangsters muttered angrily. Feeling humiliated by Rohan's dismissive attitude, they lunged at him, who was standing at the front."Swiish... Bam! ... Ahhhh...!!""Crash... Thud... Thud...!!"Just as the gangsters lu
............"Thank you again, Mister, and you too. Please, let me show my gratitude sometime if you have the time. Here’s my contact info!" Anshika Kumari bowed and thanked Rohan and Ade once more, offering her phone number to Rohan. She felt that words alone weren't enough to express her gratitude and wanted to invite them to dinner sometime.Although she was poor, she knew how important it was to be thankful after being saved from such a dangerous situation.If Rohan and Ade hadn't arrived when they did, who knows what that gangster might have done to her."It's alright. We'll call you when we have some time. Now off you go. That nice lady will drop you off wherever you need to go. And make sure you don't follow any shady uncles next time, alright?" Rohan smiled gently, noticing the little lady's smile, a stark contrast to her earlier crestfallen expression."Mmm... see you next time, Mister. Farewell for now!" Anshika Kumari nodded and said goodbye to Rohan and Ade before being g
............"Okay...Ms. Kumari, can you tell us how you ended up here? You know this place is very dangerous and filled with gangsters like those guys over there!" Rohan asked the girl pointed at the two pigs lying on the floor, wondering what her story was and what kind of situation led this girl to this dangerous place."I...!" Anshika looked at Rohan's face, hearing his words, unsure where to start explaining her situation that led to her current predicament.She became emotional as she remembered why she followed that portly man despite knowing he had no good intentions.At twenty years old, Anshika’s mother had suddenly been admitted to the hospital due to a stroke. Coming from a poor family of two, both mother and daughter relied heavily on each other, so she was in distress, needing urgent money for her mother's treatment.By chance, she met a portly middle-aged man who offered to pay her mother's hospital bills in exchange for doing something for him. With no other choice, s