
After Dina and I finished speaking, I left the palace.
I didn't forget to tell Lena that I would come for her at night. To go together to our new home.
Ysnay and I then moved across space and arrived at the headquarters of the Red Skull Gang. I used my identity as Clark, and Ysnay used fate to disguise herself.
There, we met Marana and Aki.
Together, the four of us boarded the train and set off for a restaurant located in Hidden Cave, one of the most luxurious sectors in the capital.
We went there to attend meetings with some of the most powerful people in the empire.
The atmosphere inside the carriage was quite awkward. On one hand, Akilah glared at me and gritted her teeth, still angry over what happened yesterday.
On the other hand, Marana tried her best to pretend not to care. However, sometimes, I could see him looking at me from the corner of his eye.
These two brothers…
Mm. I should immediately look for an opportunity to eat it together.
Ysnay looked at the scene in amusement. She seemed to find my interactions with other women funny.
According to him, that was strangely human for an Immortal.
I don't like it when he finds pleasure in my affairs, but it's better than him trying to screw up my plans or he defying me, so I let him.
Shaking my head, I decided to ignore these three girls until we arrived at the meeting place.
When we arrived at the Hidden Cave, we were guided by a waiter to a private room inside a restaurant.
There, some familiar faces were waiting for us.
Earl Carson Riea of the Riea family and his son, Al Riea, were followed by two bodyguards.
Alice the Ferret family, followed by her butler Aaron and his knight, Hannah.
Albert Carmell of the Carmell family (Young master of the family), and his two followers, including a twelfth-tier powerhouse.
And as for the Imperial family, my elder brother, Prince Alan Quintin, was followed by two imperial ministers.
It was an upper class line.
As soon as we entered the private room, everyone inside stared at us.
Most of them glared at us with eyes full of hostility, killing intent, and anger, as if we were going to kill their grandmother.
Of course, I treated this gaze like a gentle breeze. But it wasn't easy for Marana and Aki.
In front of the killing intent coming from powerhouses like Earl Riea, butler Aaron, and the powerhouses of the Carmell Family, Marana and Akiah could only pale.
I furrowed my brows and snorted, disperse their killing intent and replace it with my own pressure.
Instantly, the expressions of the people in the room turned solemn. Now that they have sensed my strength, they know what kind of monster they are facing.
At the same time, Marana and Akilah looked at me with grateful gazes.
"Welcome, Mr. Clark." Alice was the first to speak. He looked at me with a mischievous smile and winked at me silently.
I nodded at him before turning my eyes to everyone in the room.
None of the people in the room were surprised by the fact that I recognized their identity. After all, they knew that someone who had managed to uproot the four original imperial gangs was definitely not someone simple.
"Don't pretend to be stupid, Mr. Clark." Earl Riea said without hiding his killing intent. "We hope you can give us an explanation for what happened last night."
I laughed amusedly. “You seem to be in a bad mood, Earl. Could it be that you have been having problems recently? I heard that your wife and daughter ran away with Prince Claus. Could it be true?”
"you…!!!" Earl Riea's expression instantly turned ugly and his face turned red. Moreover, releasing his mana furiously, smashing the chair he was sitting on.
Obviously, he's going to explode. Clearly, the fact that his wife and daughter left him for another man, let alone his enemy, was a very sad and painful place.
I want to laugh. Thinking that just a few words is enough to mess it up.
I'm worried about your mental health, father-in-law.
"Mr. Clark. Show respect.” The young master Albert said coldly, gesturing for the earl to calm down. "You don't want to make us your enemies."
I stared at Albert for a few seconds before shaking my head with a smile.
“you're wrong, young master Albert. To be honest, I don't mind making you my enemy.” I said calmly.
"Oh?" Albert looked at me curiously.
I smiled and turned my eyes around the room. “Do you think I don't know why you're here? you guys want to make the Red Skull Gang leave the city, right? If I'm not mistaken, you guys are planning to threaten me to leave the city or die!
“... If you know it then–”
"But" I interrupted Albert. “You are not enough to make me leave this place. Instead, you should worry more about yourself than me, young master Albert. you lost two powerhouses outside the twelfth layer last night, right? I'm sure it's a big blow to your family's strength.”
"Bad!" Alan shouted at that moment. “Who do you think you are to talk to us like that? Only ordinary people were weak with little strength! Do you really think you are untouchable just because you destroyed some gang!? Mr Clark, I assure you that if you do not leave the city before tonight, we, the imperial family, will do everything in our power to hunt you and your people!”
I can feel Marana and Akilah at the back. Even if they believed me, they could not suppress their instinctive fear of giants like the imperial family.
But I don't have to be afraid of them.
“... Is that all you want to say, prince?” I said.
“... Well, there is a second option.you and the Red Skull Gang can swear allegiance to me. That's a good idea, isn't it? I will soon be the next emperor. If you swear allegiance to me, I promise that you will not be touched in this empire and the Red Skull Gang will be the sole ruler of the underground capital" Alan said.
I want to laugh out loud.
This fool. He's sure of himself.
Look, even Alice seems to want to laugh. And Albert and Earl Carlson looked at Alan with uncomfortable expressions.
After all, he had only shown interest in taking the entire cake for himself.
I chuckle softly. "Prince, could it be that you didn't hear the report last night?"
"report? What report?” ask Alan.
"Reports that mention me, Prince Alan." A voice came from outside the room. Then, a woman dressed in white entered the room. “Didn't you read it?
"You are…"
“It's good to see you again, Prince Alan, Earl Riea, Young Master Albert, and Miss Alice. My name is Safelia Ainida, Saint of the Church of Order.”