***** Some moments ago. All the attendants, particularly the one whom Williams had gone to the previous day when he got to the real estate company, were now brimming with remorse. They regretted it deeply that they had mocked and underestimated Williams, believing that he would never be able to make a significant purchase, especially a property that could secure their financial future. Then they started giving Rena, who had been abandoned by the hooligans, jealous glances after Williams had acquired the property. They envied her greatly and regretted not treating her well in the past. Deep inside, they could only hope that Lana wouldn't seek revenge for their prior mistreatment when she soon became their superior. Some of them even immediately resolved to apologize for their previous wrongs to Lana once the current situation was resolved. Simultaneously, they didn't forget to direct disdainful looks at the lady who had become unreasonably arrogant, even before receiving her pr
***** Similar to other cities, Zed City also has its fair share of hoodlums, the nuisances that disrupt the tranquility and predominantly cause turmoil that can never be eradicated, regardless of how frequently they are apprehended or coerced. However, among the numerous hoodlums organized into factions, five factions always reign supreme in Zed City's underworld. They are akin to monarchs in the criminal realm, with other delinquents showing deference and carrying out their orders. They not only hold sway in the underworld but also exert substantial influence in the mainstream world, often bending the rules to their desires. Yet, like in every other metropolis and realm, these factions are stratified, with the faction of the first king leading the pack, followed by the second, third, fourth, and fifth. The top three sovereigns had been in their positions for decades and had now even become elusive figures in Zed City, capable o
***** "What do you think?" Still seated casually in the chair he had been upon since the new group's arrival, a playful grin still adorned Williams' face as he replied to the robust man nonchalantly. However, upon hearing his response, the groups of thugs behind the two men, who had been struck with batons, were momentarily bewildered. Then their eyes widened in astonishment and subsequently filled with rage. "You bastard! Are you addressing our ruler in such a disrespectful manner?" "How dare you, you scoundrel, speak to our King while remaining seated?" "Do you seek death?!" "Your majesty, please allow me to fetch that scoundrel immediately!" "Your Excellency, I'll go instead! We must impart a lesson to that scoundrel for daring to speak to you in such a manner!" In an instant, the shared office, now exceedingly overcrowded, became a hubbub of voices, with people shouting and hollering
***** At this moment, Williams and the Fifth King with a decade of age difference between them were observed staring at each other silently but with sparks flying between them. Witnessing this and recalling what the two had just discussed, the shared office has long become completely silent, with only the group of gangsters comprehending what was transpiring. A few minutes into this, the fifth king’s voice finally sounded. “Let’s conclude this swiftly.” “Certainly.”Williams nodded his head, and then he and the fifth King took two steps forward in unison. “Everybody should evacuate from the vicinity!” The fifth king ordered. But before he finished his order, the group of gangsters behind him had already fled, including the initial four gangsters that had long become utterly pale from recognizing whom they had challenged. “Brother, what’s going on precisely?” the middle-aged man was extremely nervous right now as he gazed intently at his brother’s back. But what he received as
***** It was already very late in the night by the time Williams departed from the real estate firm, chauffeured to the restaurant by one of his numerous subordinates. As much as he didn't desire it nor wish to accept the title of the fifth King, he had no choice since he had already defeated the prior fifth king. Initially, what Williams desired was to have the capacity to command the former fifth king and make him carry out his orders, especially given his current quest. What he had in mind was to propose keeping the victor a secret after defeating the opposing party, but as it happened, the former fifth king wouldn't agree to that. He willingly acknowledged his defeat and promptly declared Williams' new position while agreeing to serve as his subordinate with a promise from Williams not to harm his brother. And that was how Williams, who had ventured out that day with the sole intent of acquiring a house for himself, to help the
*****The next day brought a profound transformation to Zed City, astonishing everyone, numerous organizations, and a multitude of influential entities. For undisclosed reasons that were later revealed to those who took an interest, all the hundreds of members of the fifth underworld faction dispersed to various real estate agencies, car dealerships, banks, entertainment & media firms, and all businesses heavily reliant on marketing to cease the practice of using one's possessions to achieve their desires. This move sent shockwaves through Zed City, leaving most of its residents stunned. Meanwhile, the employees in the marketing departments, who were granted protection, had mixed reactions ranging from excitement to anger. Although many of the proprietors of these enterprises had powerful affiliations of their own, some with backgrounds far more influential than the fifth faction, they acquiesced nonetheless. And just like that, within
"Marcos mentioned that you are his trusted aide?" At this instant, Williams was seated behind his desk in his designated office while wearing a casual shirt and black pants, and before him, a young man whose age shouldn't exceed 27 years, dressed in a suit and seated respectfully before could be seen, resembling a successful butler. "Yes, Your Highness, I am the underboss's trusted assistant, which was why he asked me to discreetly deliver this letter to you," he bowed his head respectfully to Williams, his eyes still filled with amazement from knowing that Williams, whom he felt was younger than him by one to two years, is the new fifth King. It must be known that until the previous King changed, he held the record for being the youngest among the five Kings, some of whom are old foggies, such as the first and second kings. But now, looking at Williams, the young man couldn't help but wonder about the kind of upheaval that would occur in the underworl
***** "But… but, Your Highness, won't your decision cause a pessimistic impact on the faction?" "Why would it cause a pessimistic impact?" "Your Highness, I can't possibly defeat the current Fourth King in a one-on-one battle. I'd lose in a matter of minutes." Inside an abandoned warehouse that seemed to have been forgotten for years, two figures were seen facing each other. One was Williams who has his arms casually folded across his chest, and the other was Marcus who has his head slightly bowed in a subservient posture. Right now, Marcus appeared deeply troubled and seemed to have so much in his mind that he wanted to say but didn't know how to express it. Williams, on the other hand, remained composed and unruffled. Upon hearing Marcus express his main concerns, he inwardly nodded his head in approval, thinking that grooming Marcus was indeed the right choice. "Is that your only concern?" Williams couldn'