Athanor Online: Monarch of War

West Meeting.

A group of people in special clothes moved quickly towards a highly suspect building. They did not come with a small amount but rather enough to make one city feel fear if they opposed them.

With their intricate coordination at the same time, they enter a building that looks like storage. They came from the front door, came from the roof, and even blew up one of the walls as a diversion.

But they did not find any sign of life, something like money that was proof was gone. Angrily one of them kicked the chair there, realizing they were too late.

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About three days after the burning of Demiana's garden, the important people of the city of Westburg. They all ended up holding a West meeting as a form of discussion and vigilance.

Among them, the Mayor of Westburg is Count Aldiron, three Barons who lead three different regions, namely Baron Allair, Baron Reksai, and Baron Rock. Among the official leaders, there was a leader with a very powerful Westburg underground empire. Falconi with his Black Swan.

They all gathered on round tables with their guards, during the day and held under a large white isolation place. In front of them against a stone screen filled with magic as the center. The screen showed a man with quite luxurious appearance.

When everyone gathered Count Aldiron immediately started this conversation.

“Situation is quite serious, we lost quite a lot of land and Rph.” Count Aldiron as the opening act.

*Note: Rph is the currency in Athanor.

“Then what about Demiana flower seeds?, We should have enough supplies.” Baron Allair.

“That's true, but that's a problem. We are short of land, at least it takes time to recover those burned fields.” Replied Baron Reksai and confirmed by Baron Rock with a light nod.

That's right, the damage there is quite large. Not only Demiana flower fields but also the entire building nearby which is a ready-made Demiana flower storage. Make their losses big enough.

With that loss, many things that make everything hampered. Given that almost all the officials in this Westburg town are corrupt bastards, they will be greatly lost when the source of the money is burned.

“But who did this action?, Are the Sarah groups?” Baron Rock.

“Of course who else!, This action is not something done by a small group.” Count Aldiron.

Of course this makes sense. Sarah is quite famous in the underworld city of Westburg. His empire centered on brothels, guard rentals, and of course various filthy acts. You could say Sarah's kingdom is one level below Falconi kingdom.

And of course Sarah is the clearest candidate. He has enough power, a lot of connections, and is certainly an enemy of Falconi. As enemies they destroy each other.

Changing topics, Count Aldiron reopened the topic.

“Dre, we want to hear a report from you.” Said Count Aldiron on the figure on the magic screen.

Dre who is the holder of money from cooperation. You could say he was the one chosen by the five people namely Falconi, Count Aldiron, and the Barons. And he is also a money divider among the five strong figures.

“I got an information, we lost about 50,000Rph along with 3Kg gold bars. More precisely at the residence of Baron Reksai.” Dre.

“Which fool dares to steal from us.” Baron Allair to the Reksai Baron.

“High man, dressed in military, wearing a gas mask, and he's nobody. But more importantly our money was successfully tracked down by Viscount Nodero, the person with high justice will definitely not stop looking for evidence of our corruption.” Baron Reksai.

“Thank you for explaining Mr. Baron Reksai. I was already aware of the strange algorithms of the upper government, and from that I suspect they knew the place, the nominal, and the history of the money. And with various considerations I move all the money to where I know.” Said clearly Dre.

“Where?” Count Aldiron said in response.

“One place where only I know.” Obviously Dre.

“Trust me I am only afraid, among you there is one traitor, because from my thought I said so.” Firm Dre.

That makes a lot of sense. Very deep information can be known then there are only a few possibilities. And one of those possibilities is that one of the parties who knew it opened their mouths about it.

And there may be other reasons why it could also happen. However, to be a flag in a dirty group. Dre is required to consider all possibilities and anticipate them.

Therefore Dre, chose to shut up. At least he will open a voice about the place where the money is stored at the right time.

“And if I tell you where the money is, and it's true he's among you. Then your money will be tracked and all our rottenness will be smelled.” Dre.

“Then what about you?” Baron Allair.

“I'm clean, and if I'm dirty then I've been killed all day by Mr. Falconi.” Tutored firmly.

That's right, Falconi has a high network as well as information connection. With that power his kiss was certainly very sharp, it was not difficult for him to find something like this. And given what Falconi looks like, maybe Dre doesn't dare to dirty because life is more important than money.

“Then how do you remove the traces you left behind?” Baron Rock.

“I do money laundering, and of course I also go quite far from the city of Westburg.” Obviously Dre.

“When are you going to move that money?” Count Aldiron. And Dre replied casually.

“I've done it, for various reasons I can't wait long enough anymore. Come to an agreement, your money is safe.” Obviously Dre.

When all was clear enough, the sound of friction and heavy steps was heard from the outside. He kicked at the entrance of the room that was supposed to be isolated. In his left hand he dragged a chair and in his right hand he dragged one of their soldiers who had died.

He looks pretty dashing and attractive. German military clothing during the second World War, along with a long black coat and complete with a distinctive hat, also seen a black gas mask. Reminds everyone on earth of the incident.

“Happy day everyone!” His speech was cheerful behind a gas mask, along with a right arm gesture that he lifted into the air.

Seeing the strange movements of the man dressed in military clothes, enough to make everyone there disturbed. Seeing that made Baron Reksai take the strange man seriously, before his friends were disturbed.

“You gave me one reason before my men killed you?” Said the cold Reksai Baron.

He who was dressed in German thought for a while, until he finally opened his mouth.

“How about ice cream?” Cheerful words.

Hearing the words that seemed to denigrate one of the men of Baron Reksai stood up and approached the man as confirmation. However, when the distance between them was close. Ice tipped out from the palm of the man dressed in German military clothes, and quickly stabbed him right in the face of Baron Reksai's men, instantly killing him.

Seeing that everything instantly fell silent and was a little wary. Unlike the Falconi who was silent just now shows an interesting mimic.

“Anyone wants more ice cream?” His words are cheerful again.

“Sit, I want to hear the reason for this guy.” Falconi said coldly.

The German-clothed man looked towards Baron Reksai and his index finger pointed towards Falconi. Which indicates that Falconi's words are worth hearing.

Hearing that Baron Reksai immediately sat down with a mimic that showed anger. Because Falconi is after all a very influential figure in this group.

The man then put down his chair and sat down with both feet on which he lifted the shirt.

“First call me Zed, and secondly I thank Baron Reksai about the money 50,000Rph and 3Kg of gold that is freely given to me.” Speak with words that seem to be made as formal as possible.

Baron Reksai who was holding back anger, again made emotional by Zed. However, due to the pressure Falconi exerted, Baron Reksai could only sit down while holding back his emotions. But he spoke again.

“Let's turn it around last year, some nobles and Viscounts did not dare to fight you guys. But now...., what happened?, Have you guys become losers.” Said Zed confidently.

But the words were responded calmly by some, but not by Baron Reksai who began to be a little provoked.

“I know why you guys are so scared to go out at night, and I know why you guys are having a chat together today. The Fire Stick isn't?” His word.

Hearing that all there seemed silent. Marking what Zed said was completely true or at least almost true. The burning of Demiana's garden was a loss but it was not worth the money.

Plus the powerful figure nicknamed the Fire Stick often roamed around at night making all the gangsters quite worried. Not only was he after the Black Swan members but he was also aiming for all things related to the Black Swan, including the higher-ups of this city.

“Lotte Reksai is just the beginning.” He continued to say the word.

Lotte Reksai. As the name suggests, he was one of the Reksai Barons. However, the Fire Wand managed to kill him and make Reksai's power into a vacuum. In the end, Lotte Reksai's younger brother took over the family and continued his brother's work. The present Baron Reksai, Zed see.

“And all the things about money laundering, sooner or later it will definitely be detected. Remember Dre, Viscount Nodero, Sarah's group, and the Fire Stick had the same goal.” Said Zed while pointing at Dre.

Hearing that Dre immediately turned off his connection. It seems he's processing Zed's words.

“So what do you propose?” Baron Allair.

“That's simple we kill them all.”

“If it's simple why don't you do it?” Reply Count Aldiron.

“I don't want to do it for free.” Said Zed firmly.

Hearing that all went silent. They were not rash in acting, in contrast to the foolish nobles they seemed to be quite neat in playing. Looks like Falconi has great access to this.

“How much do you want?” Falconi.

“Half your possessions.” Said Zed.

Hearing that made almost everyone laugh. Realizing this Zed is nothing more than a madman. Everything he proposed sounded quite reasonable but on the other hand could not be done by ordinary people. The money they needed to pay Zed as a countermeasure was also huge. Moreover, they all do not know the credibility of Zed.

Killing three people with great strength should require even greater strength. And doing that action is very difficult. Honestly speaking, paying half of their possessions to hire Zed who might not be so smart and short-minded was a bad joke.

Hearing their laughter, Zed looked at one by one of them coldly. Almost all of them laughed, except for Falconi who looked quite calm.

“You also think I'm kidding, Falconi?”

“Do I laugh?” Reply Falconi still in a cold tone.

Hearing that Zed smiled behind his gas mask. With a laugh that grew louder and louder Zed hit the table hard. A loud buzz silenced them all, the once solid table looked crumbling. Even high-quality wood is easily destroyed by it.

Zed stood up, he pointed at everyone laughing at his statement which was not a joke at all.

“I didn't come here to look for enemies. No, I came here to make new friends!.” His words were loud as a sign of hostility.

Everyone there immediately made their standby. However, there was still no sign of them to start a fight. Because either way Falconi still hasn't ordered them, or maybe they're still measuring Zed's strength.

Zed stepped up and climbed up the round table, he stood among the five most influential figures. He stood up straight, his black coat slowly rising up as well as the temperature there that was getting lower and lower. Cold smoke escaped from Zed's body, signaling he was also on alert.

However, Zed continued his words.

“You guys are laughing, soon be the first.” Said Zed coldly.

Zed's steps back on. Zed stepped down and continued his words.

“If we do not agree now, among you who laugh, will get a tombstone gift from me.”

“Enough for the bullshit!” Said Baron Reksai.

Baron Reksai's men immediately attacked Zed quickly. However, a long knife came out the backs of Zed's two hands. Zed instantly dodged the attack from the person and continued by stabbing his heart with two blades.

The guy fell off the shirt, and dyed the whole thing in red. Zed stepped back and came down on the big round table. However, the hateful gaze of Baron Reksai was clearly visible.

“You think you can demean us and just walk away?” Said Baron Reksai hard. However, Zed only answered him not too seriously.

“Sure.” His word.

Regardless of everyone in the West meeting, Zed left. Seeing that Baron Reksai was certainly very angry.

“100.000Rph for this madman, 500.000Rph if alive so I can teach you manners!” Threatens Baron Reksai but does not get a positive response from Zed.

“Good luck.” Said Zed while waving his hands.

However, Zed turned his back before he reached the exit. His eyes turned towards Falconi.

“Contact me if you are interested in my offer.”

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Trivia: Zed's mask is inspired by a Tragedy.