The mafia industries within the Fels family's territory had begun to transform many years ago, and had launched a series of collaborations with the country, rather than burying themselves in smuggling, drugs, entertainment, arms, and so on like in the past.
It wasn't a simple matter of laundering money and going legitimate.
The industries that originally had mafia attributes were still alive and well... Right now, the Fels family was just helping the people below open a door, a door to cooperation with the government.
By cultivating high-ranking officials, the mafia members, who could only live in the shadows and underground in the past, had the opportunity to step into the limelight.
In the past, the mafia wasn't qualified to interfere in the national industrial chain. Even if they did... It was just some scraps, being given handouts.
If they wanted to get on the country's war machine, they had to make the people who were driving this war machine open their mouths.
It wasn't bribery. Bribery was too one-sided, and it was also unstable. They could turn their backs at any time... What Oboro wanted to do was cultivate.
He wanted to help those who were frustrated in politics, but had potential.
At the same time, he would use the Honey Jar plan to plant seeds in the core circles.
He also had to place new people in various agencies and departments, and help them grow step by step...
In short, the Fels family's penetration was all-encompassing.
Right now, the lovers of many of the ruling leaders in the Republic of Padokea, including the new legal wives, were all members of the Fels family.
The Republic of Padokea was also the first country to start working on the plan.
Celine, the woman who had been sent by V5, had died... Oboro waited for a few days, but the other party didn't have any reaction.
He could think of why.
They had been snubbed...
They had been given the cold shoulder by the Republic of Padokea.
Then, V5 would start to conduct a thorough study and data collection on him and the Fels family.
It was just that it was too late.
What should have been done... What could have been done had already been completed. It was too late for V5 to realize it now.
The next day, Oboro was sitting in the living room watching TV. The news about the mafia infighting was still continuing to ferment... There was even a TV program host who had personally invited a certain mafia boss to conduct a live interview. This mafia boss had declared in front of many viewers in front of the TV that his family would soon become the underground leader of the area, which had caused quite a bit of public opinion.
The Fels family had been controlling the situation all along.
The private armed forces led by the Shadow Beasts had also been cleaning up those disobedient mafia forces, and planting the Fels family's flag on other continents.
The chain reaction brought about by this Black Tide Incident was really not small. It was impossible to stabilize the situation in a short period of time... Unless various countries sent out their armies, but that would cause the Fels family to lose its prestige. Oboro wanted to make all the people in the mafia realize one thing.
Which was that the Fels family had the ability to manage a worldwide organization.
"It will take at least two or three more months."
Oboro turned off the TV.
"Someone from V5... Is here again."
The door was pushed open, and David walked in.
"Let him wait."
Oboro raised the corners of his mouth.
"Yes."
David nodded and left.
It was too easy for V5 to kill the Fels family. Oboro knew how terrifying V5 was better than anyone else... Not to mention just the Fels family, even the entire mafia wasn't worth mentioning in their eyes.
If it wasn't for the secret planning over the years, he wouldn't have the qualifications to negotiate with V5 right now...
After becoming one of the Ten Elders, and seeing that Rodman, Oboro had immediately understood... If he wanted to break free from V5's shackles, and retain his freedom, relying solely on the identity of the Ten Elders was far from enough. It was too humble.
Everything he had done wasn't for power.
Power was just a stepping stone...
If he wanted to go to the Dark Continent, there were four conditions that were needed, a contract, qualifications, ability, and permission.
Right now, he could basically satisfy and achieve all of them.
V5 hadn't decisively taken action against him, and the Fels family. On the contrary, they had sent another person over, and their attitude was already very obvious.
His method was actually similar to what Beyond had done, which was nothing more than using a power that V5 didn't dare to underestimate to coerce the other party, and make the people of V5 have to accept their fate! It was just that what he was seeking wasn't a super-large country like Kakin, but some countries that had slightly worse foundations, but the number made up for it...
In addition, he had a unified mafia as his foundation.
From a certain level, the impact that Oboro could achieve was far greater than Beyond's.
It was also enough to subvert the world.
...
"I'm sorry. Please wait a little longer. My Lord is busy, and doesn't have time for the moment."
A moment later, David arrived at the main hall for greeting guests in a leisurely manner, looked at the man who was standing in front of the window, waiting anxiously, and informed him softly.
"It's... Alright..."
The V5 official named Taiji's eyelids twitched, and he replied haltingly.
His expression wasn't very good, but he didn't get angry.
Because, the colleague who had come to negotiate with the Fels family before was already dead...
He didn't want to repeat the same mistake.
It wasn't until he saw David walk away gracefully that Taiji cursed, "Bastard!"
He slammed the table angrily.
Not to mention that Oboro, even this old man who seemed like a butler didn't seem to take him seriously.
They were just a group of mafia members. When had they ever been this rampant?
Even when he went to some countries to meet the heads of state... People like him would be treated with courtesy and kindness.
But what was happening now... He had been directly left out in the cold here, and there wasn't even anyone to serve him.
He slowly regained his composure. What could he do?
Wait!
And this wait lasted until the evening.
Taiji was constantly receiving calls from his superior, asking about the situation... He hadn't eaten all day, and was both hungry and sleepy. The feeling of being in a position of powerlessness made him feel even more tormented.
Just as he felt that the Fels family was deliberately playing with him, and was preparing to get up and leave,
The main character finally arrived late.
The butler from the daytime walked in with a man.
Neither of them had the slightest bit of apology for his waiting. Oboro just glanced at him lightly, and arrogantly sat on the sofa. He didn't say anything either... As if he was waiting for him to open his mouth.
If he didn't know that the other party was a member of the mafia, Taiji would have thought that he was seeing the Director-General of several of V5's super-large countries.
"Mr. Oboro, I believe that you're already clear about the purpose of my visit."
Taiji cleared his throat.
Oboro smiled without saying a word, and signaled him to continue speaking.
"It's not a threat. I'm just stating a fact... You should understand that with our ability, if we really wanted to do something to the Fels family, relying solely on the Republic of Padokea wouldn't be able to protect you. For us, the only thing that's a little troublesome is the diplomatic policy, and the related matters of dealing with the leaders of this country afterwards."
Taiji first stated that he wasn't threatening him.
"As long as something happens to you... Everything you rely on will collapse with it. Those politicians like to change their tune. Don't look at how they're listening to the Fels family's wishes now. But once the news of your death is announced, I believe that the several leaders will quickly change their faces, and seek peace with V5."
"You're indeed very amazing, and very powerful. You've achieved achievements that many Hunters can't reach... However, we still have many ways to deal with you, and we dare to guarantee that your death will be absolute."
Taiji mustered his courage, and said firmly.
As he said more and more, his confidence seemed to become greater and greater.
"That's right. I also believe that you can do it."
Oboro wasn't angry. On the contrary, he responded very peacefully.
"Therefore, in view of some of the unpleasant things that have happened between us before, I hope that we can turn the page on this... The Fels family will still follow our arrangements, and give up the action to unify the mafia. In return, the newly appointed Ten Elders will have a place for the Fels family... Everything will be the same as before the Black Tide Incident. There won't be any harm to you, and I can also go back and report. Why not do it?" Taiji said with a smile.
"Of course, I respect your choice. If you refuse... I'll probably die here today, but I believe that you'll be the same soon."
"Hehehe..."
Oboro clapped his hands lightly, "You're indeed much smarter than the woman who died... Although you're putting on a very low attitude on the surface, the arrogance that's in your bones as a member of V5... Still can't be hidden."
"I won't answer you, but don't worry... You'll know the answer in a few minutes."
Oboro gave a look, and David took the remote control, and turned on the TV.
He switched to a certain channel.
"Come, sit down and take a look... You'll like it."
Oboro patted the empty spot on the sofa next to him.
Taiji's expression was a little dazed. What would he like?
"I've prepared a big gift for you V5!"
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