The city was quiet, but every street and alley whispered fear. Government officials who had once plotted against Lucius now felt the weight of their mistake, realizing too late the danger of touching him.
Adrian Crowe scanned legal channels, eyes sharp. "They believe they can move against us," he muttered. "But their arrogance will be their undoing. Every step they take leads them closer to ruin."
Darius Veylan tightened the straps on his knives and axes. "Enzo, tonight you will see the cost of defiance. The government believes they can outmaneuver us. They are wrong."
Enzo followed silently, the weight of Darius's expectations pressing on him. The streets had grown darker, the stakes higher, but the boy was ready.
Silvio Marcellus studied the city layouts and the latest intelligence. "There is a man among them, a former gang member betrayed by his own people. He has risen within the government, trained carefully by my guidance. He could tip the balance in our favor."
Ravenna Veyra's eyes gleamed as she sharpened her blades. "Fear is not enough. Tonight, they will understand the consequences of opposing the Devil himself."
Cain Mortalis remained silent, his axe ready. Every conspirator who thought to oppose Lucius would soon understand that hesitation meant death.
Victor Draemont monitored the financial networks, redirecting funds and freezing accounts linked to those plotting against Lucius. "Their support will vanish. They will crumble without resources."
Selene knelt at Lucius's feet, chains clinking softly. "Master, I will find their leaders and extract every secret. They will know loyalty and pain before they die."
Lucius's crimson eyes glowed from his tower. "They have forgotten who rules this city. Tonight, they will remember."
The council moved at midnight. Darius led Enzo through narrow alleys, striking swiftly and silently. The first wave of conspirators had no chance.
Silvio's voice guided them through the comms. "Their high-ranking official, the one I trained from betrayal, is here tonight. He has risen because he knows where their weaknesses lie."
Ravenna appeared in the enemy's safehouse like a shadow incarnate. Screams echoed as the Black Widow reminded everyone that opposing Lucius came with a high price.
Cain Mortalis eliminated key officials with precision, leaving the surviving conspirators paralyzed with fear.
Adrian Crowe ensured that any legal investigation or interference would collapse. Every loophole and law worked in Lucius's favor.
Victor Draemont froze accounts linked to the conspirators, making it impossible for them to regroup or purchase arms.
Selene captured the main plotters, torturing them to reveal every hidden connection and delivering the intelligence to Lucius. Her loyalty and cunning were unmatched.
The council finally encountered the man Silvio had trained. Once a betrayed gang member, he had become a high-ranking government official. His knowledge and skills elevated Lucius's reach further, striking fear into the remaining conspirators.
Lucius watched from his tower as the council returned. Crimson eyes glittered. "They will regret every step taken against me. Loyalty and fear are intertwined, and tonight the city learned that lesson."
But even as the conspirators lay broken, a whisper reached Lucius's ears. Another force, deeper and more insidious, had begun moving. His grin widened. "The next shadow rises. Prepare yourselves."