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In the Conference Room…
In front of me was a massive electronic screen, divided into twelve smaller panels, each representing one Elder seated at the High Table. Once the video conference connected, the Elders appeared one by one.
Only nine of the twelve screens were active; the remaining three were reserved for the Elders who had been attacked and were seeking help.
Seeing only nine Elders present, the atmosphere grew tense.
Elder Marktum spoke first:"Everyone, the long-dormant Assassin Alliance has once again targeted us, even simultaneously attacking three of our members.""The High Table now teeters on the brink of survival. I believe everyone here is familiar with the rules of the Assassin Alliance."
A Russian-looking Elder chimed in:"If they want war, let them have it. We, the High Table, fear no force."
The Elder representing the Mafia leader added:"War has begun. If we do nothing now, the Assassin Alliance will strike us."
After all the Elders expressed their opinions, Marktum continued:"Here are the combat videos sent to me by the three attacked Elders. You can all verify the truth of my words."
Soon, the screens showing the locations of the attacked Elders displayed the surveillance footage.
The videos of Camorra and Gramment immediately drew everyone's attention. The Assassin Alliance's distinctive attack style made the perpetrators unmistakable.
"It turns out they are members of the Assassin Alliance."
An Asian Elder, surprised, asked:"Are you sure the Casablanca attack video isn't fabricated?""Even if Captain America were alive, he couldn't stop a submachine gun with his bare hands."
In the footage, Smith Doyle charged forward, ignoring three submachine guns' fire, and eliminated the attackers instantly.
Hearing the Asian Elder, everyone focused on the footage, watching Smith Doyle in action in stunned silence.
The Mafia Elder remarked:"No wonder the Assassin Alliance dared to strike us—they have secret weapons."
Marktum cautiously said:"Could they have successfully replicated the Super Soldier Serum?"
The room fell silent again. The Asian Elder added:"If they have truly replicated the Super Soldier Serum, we should concede and disband. If every Assassin Alliance member became a super soldier, who could possibly defeat them?"
Though discouraging, everyone nodded in agreement. One Captain America was enough to shake or destroy Hydra. If the entire Assassin Alliance were enhanced like him, the High Table would stand no chance.
Marktum continued:"Even if we wished to surrender, would the Assassin Alliance spare us? They see themselves as the world's scavengers."
He added:"Based on the videos, the only one with Captain America-level ability is Smith Doyle. The other two attackers were formidable but within expected limits and suffered heavy casualties.""So, I believe Smith Doyle is an isolated case."
An Elder questioned:"What if he's just a test subject?"
Marktum's expression darkened:"Then we wait for death. Choose a grave with good feng shui. But before that, I'll make sure to knock out a few teeth, even if it costs lives."
The Russian Elder asked:"Marktum, what's your plan?"
Marktum replied:"If you carefully watch the footage, Smith Doyle still had to dodge grenade explosions. His power has limits.""As long as we gather our forces and launch a first strike against him, killing him and ensuring no new super soldiers appear, the scales of victory will tip in our favor."
The Russian Elder nodded:"Marktum, I support your plan."
The Mafia Elder echoed:"Marktum, I support your proposal."
Marktum's plan quickly gained unanimous support. If they wanted to survive, they had to severely damage the Assassin Alliance. As long as no new super soldiers appeared, hope remained.
Meanwhile…
The Continental Hotel, New York.
Without John Wick's support, Winston could not withstand the High Table's messengers and Assassin Zero.
The messengers were heavily armed and nearly invincible. Winston's men barely had a chance to cause damage before being killed or wounded. Especially Assassin Zero and his apprentices—without Wick's sniping, they were almost unbeatable.
The High Table's messengers breached Winston's safe house. The Judge entered to deliver the final verdict:"Winston, no one can defy the High Table's will. Opposing the High Table violates the rules. You cannot, and do not have the capacity to do so."
Seeing the arrogant Judge, Winston sighed in resignation.Without John Wick as the vanguard, his men could not have resisted the High Table, and the Assassin Alliance failed to catch the Judge's attention.
"I lose. I accept my punishment," Winston said bitterly.
The Judge said:"For those who oppose the High Table, I shall judge the separation of your soul and body."
Afterward, Zero stepped forward, beheading Winston and carrying his head away.
Meanwhile…
Kira suffered heavy losses.
Upon entering the textile factory, Mr. X wielded dual pistols and activated bullet time, slaughtering as if invincible. With the support of his team, High Table members were eventually defeated.
Kane, unable to showcase his full power, was shot in the head by a curved bullet from the Assassin Alliance, miscalculating the angle. Even thinking he was safe, he met his death.
At the Crossroads and Gunsmith locations, operations went smoothly. Gramment's elite teams attacked the Assassin Alliance, leaving the headquarters empty and easy to eliminate. Camorra was severely injured by two attacks from John Wick. The other two attacks also succeeded admirably.