The Eternal Debauchery's

negotiations for underground ll

Safelia's arrival shocked the people in the room.

“Saints.” The first to react was Albert. "What are you doing here?"

"Is it not clear?" Safelia sighed and sat down beside me. "i came on behalf of the church to support the Red Skull Gang."

The people in the room were shocked by these words.

"You mean…"

“Yes, Earl. Red Skull Gang is actually a subsidiary of our church.”

These words silenced the room.

Marana and Akilah looked at us with shocked expressions. They didn't even expect something like this.

They can't help but wonder how I got support from the church.

Anyways

“The Church has never interfered in underground affairs, saints.” Prince Alan said coldly. “Then, what does this mean?”

“The fact that the church never intervenes does not mean it cannot interfere. We just weren't interested before, but now it's different" Saffelia said

"Different? How's it?" Earl Riea asked with a frown on his face.

Safelia looked at him and sighed. “Drugs, forced prostitution, robberies, kidnappings.The basement of the capital has been filled with all these things. That's not something our church wants to see.”

“It doesn't make sense.” Alan sneered. “It is impossible to stop these kinds of things completely, saint.I do not believe the church is so naive to believe it.”

I chuckle softly. "You're right, these kinds of things can't be stopped."

"then so-"

"But, it also can't be promoted" I said.

Alan, Earl Riea, and Albert frowned.

As intelligent men, they easily understood the underlying meaning behind my words.

But even so, they had to ask.

"What do you mean, Mr Clark?" ask Albert.

I smiled and knocked on the table once.

“you know, we investigated a bit and found that the gang that supported your family was heavily involved in this kind of despicable activity. Moreover, your family received a large sum of money because of that. What do you think of that, gentlemen?”

Neither Albert nor Earl Carlson nor Alan answered.

They know that my words are true.

Of course, neither the church nor I cared a little about it.

But it gave us the perfect reason to interfere.

“I hope each of you understand the establishment of the church.” Safelia spoke at that moment with a stern tone. “We cannot simply ignore the situation where people believe we are suffering like that. Therefore, from today on, the Red Skull Gang will control the basement of the capital on behalf of the church

they will do their best to reduce the city's crime and create a better environment for our believers. Of course, we know that it is impossible to stop such a crime, but we will do our best to control it!”

Good, Safelia.

I was almost convinced by you.

I secretly held Safelia's hand under the table to flirt. The saint looked at me with a reproachful look and tried to let go of my hand, but I grabbed his hand tighter.

However, behind me, I could feel Marana and Akilah's surprised gaze.

They can't believe I dare take advantage of a saint like that.

I'm amazing, right?

Claus.

Alan, Earl Riea, and Young Master Albert fell silent. They could see the church's attitude towards this situation firmly. The church will not take a step back.

None of them dared to offend the church in the least. In the end, the church was the strongest power in the empire, just below the imperial family.

In fact, their hidden strength might be even stronger than the Imperial Family. After all, the church was supported by the strongest human god.

However, they could not just let go of their family benefits.

But at that moment, the last actor in the drama made his move.

Amidst the heavy silence, Alice coughed.

"Saint, may I ask you something?"

"Ask me, Miss Alice."

“... You know, most of our family's income comes from underground. Don't you think it's wrong to cut our income like that?”

"Maybe. But if your family does not use extreme means such as forced prostitution to earn money, the church will not intervene. You only reap what you sow.” Safelia said.

"… I understand that. But ... I'll be honest, holy man. My family can hand over our troops underground, but we cannot give up the income they give us. We want twenty percent of the revenue generated underground capital.”

Safelia frowned and her expression turned cold. "Do you think you're in a position to ask for money?"

"Can't. But holy man, if you do not get our support, the Ferret Family will make sure to block the Red Skull Gang with all our strength, and I'm sure the other families here will do the same. So, unless you want to put the entire empire against you, I hope you reconsider. Besides, we've taken a step back. Twenty percent is a little less than our usual income. ”

Safelia. In the other's eyes, it seemed like he was considering Alice's opinion.

In fact, I could see the expressions of Alan, the earl, and Albert tensed up. It seemed they agreed with Alice's words.

However, they did not know it was a trap.

From the beginning, our goal was not money. Rather, it was the power to control the underground of the capital.

What's more, we're not going to get no money.

"10%T%. That's the most we can give,” Safelia said.

“... That's too little.” Alice had a troubled expression. "How about 18%?"

“15%. That was my biggest concession.”

“I think it–”

"Stop," grumbled Safelia. “I said 15%, miss Alice. The same goes for all of you. That would be our biggest concession. If you want to ask for more, we just have to use more extreme measures.”

Alice raised her hand to signal that she understood. At the same time, he saw the representatives of the other three families.

After a while, they nodded.

"Then that's a deal." Alice smiled sweetly. At the same time, he winked at me silently.

I smiled with satisfaction. With this, the underground capital is officially in our hands.

This was a huge step on Dina's journey to the throne.