It's too late.
If they had stopped earlier, it wouldn't have developed to this point.
They could risk killing Oboro, but the cost would be too high...
On the other hand, making the Fels family an uncrowned nation was not something made public; just a verbal agreement from the few leaders would suffice... Simply implementing some procedural conveniences within V5, nothing serious.
If possible, they could even cooperate with the Fels family… letting them do some things that can't be seen in the light.
This is perfect for a mafia.
But it's no longer commands, but rather equal partnership.
If Oboro truly is an unreasonable madman, V5 would definitely do whatever it takes to eliminate him, because this person poses a significant threat to the human world.
An unstable element.
And it's because they want to target the mafia that this situation has arisen.
If they take a step back… perhaps they could seek some further development.
"First, calm him down…"
"Give him some benefits, let him serve us. If the Fels family can infiltrate the political spheres of various countries, that would be an invisible trump card in our hands."
"Let him do it first, make him think we're retreating, lowering his guard and biases. When the time is right in the future, we'll find someone to replace him."
In the secret meeting room of V5 headquarters, a few leaders exchanged glances, and without even speaking, they understood each other's intentions.
A mere mafia boss, trying to fool and oppose V5—too arrogant!
"Alright, we agree… You have full autonomy over the mafia, equivalent to the status of a ruler of a country. For now, that's it. But your Fels family must quickly manage the mafia organizations across the six continents, and… make those politicians change their tune. As for you wanting the mafia, which is an unrespectable force, to join V5—don't even think about it, no way! You can only be considered an independent nation, not protected by treaties."
The woman said coldly.
"Deal."
Oboro lowered his hands and responded with a smile.
Then, his Nen dispersed, and the illusionary screen vanished.
The woman standing in front, with an antenna in her head, also regained her senses.
"Congratulations, Mr. Oboro… Ah, no, I should be calling you King now."
Brucé stepped forward, extending his hand to congratulate Oboro.
A human disaster was thus alleviated.
At least, everyone present couldn't help but breathe a little easier.
They were truly worried about becoming witnesses to a turning point in history… Because once it happened, it would involve the entire world, and no one could escape.
"The Fels family, welcome you to visit again in the future."
Oboro shook hands with him.
"Since everything is over, we won't disturb your rest. Goodbye."
Brucé said politely.
Then, Oboro had David escort the entire team of V5 executives away.
As they left the hall, Brucé, at the front of the group, gave a gentle smile.
He didn't know whether Oboro was aware… that he was just being used.
This is a very typical politician's tactic.
Even if he had realized it, it wouldn't matter… Mafia still couldn't escape V5's grasp. There's a fundamental logic: V5's power far exceeds the background of the Fels family, and the two are not on the same level.
In this world, whoever has the bigger fist always holds the dominance and advantage—that's an eternal truth!
Even if they become an uncrowned nation, controlling the political landscape of multiple countries, shaping public opinion, or even forcing conflicts among nations.
These are merely soft power...
The biggest weakness of the mafia is that they have no actual territory…
In reality, owning your own territory—even a small one—means that invading it would require a series of wars and time, with both sides risking huge stakes.
And a virtual nation without physical defenses, the risk of being destroyed would multiply exponentially.
Take, for example, the NGL Autonomous State of the Mitten Federation. V5 can't do anything about it because they have their own territory… which can completely block external interference.
All of V5's plans to turn into real combat are cut off by territory.
The first step is to seize land, start the war, then think about other strategies.
The Fels family can control those mafia bosses, and… so can V5, even better.
Human nature is always profit-seeking… V5 can offer those mafia leaders better conditions and treatment.
And the same goes for the politicians of those countries…
But there are risks. If Oboro detects their covert actions early, he might still be unable to stop this non-human madman from stirring up an international chaos.
V5's few leaders don't want to take risks or cause trouble.
So, they let Oboro be a worker, and when the time is right, he'll take over the big picture.
Let the Fels family enjoy this brief moment of joy first…
Brucé collected his thoughts and led his men away.
Tonight's invisible war has finally ended.
The process was quite thrilling.
Although he'd been in the V5 Committee for a long time, Brucé felt there was still much to learn…
...
"Everyone's gone?"
On the other side, after sending people away, David returned.
Oboro asked.
"Hmm."
"Start the main plan…"
"Okay."
"Although the number is small, it's time for those planted pieces to start working..." Oboro said mysteriously.
"Those V5 leaders…"
David hesitated.
"They are just giving me a false sense of security… Even if the Fels family has these trump cards, they still lack the true strength to threaten V5. They can only do some intimidation. Their several superpowers, in the human world, have their current status for a reason… Just one point: even if we control those politicians, stir up the national situation, and trigger war… who do you think can shake them?"
"Using ordinary people as chips… Heh… Do you think they really care about the lives and deaths of civilians? Care about whether other countries are destroyed? They have the ability to minimize the impact of this war on themselves. Their anger is just a mask of morality and hypocrisy, for us to see."
"To dismantle them… we must have influence and power within V5 and in their respective countries!"
"This negotiation can only buy us a brief 'advantage'—very short-lived… But with this advantage, the Fels family can provide some energy, allowing our planted pieces within V5 to rise step by step… Something we couldn't do before."
Oboro walked to the window, looking outside, and said with a smile: "They want to empty-handedly get rich off the deal, taking a little sweetness to gain bigger benefits… Who isn't like that?"
"I'm very good at stealing homes…"
Oboro said, turning to smile at David.
The old man also smiled.
The mafia that once wasn't taken seriously by V5 now, with their management style and capabilities, has become a fresh eye-opener for V5, and they are starting to pay attention, even seeing this ragtag army as having considerable potential. They've begun coveting it… If they want it, then I'll give it to you.
But this process must be dragged out long enough… To create an illusion for V5 that the Fels family has fallen into a trap.
As long as enough time passes, and their people grow sufficiently inside V5… Ultimately, the ones who will truly profit are still the Fels family.
The more David thought, the more terrifying it became—Oboro's deep schemes are too profound… Or perhaps, he's overthinking it.
Every part of the plan, the man has the ability and means to make it all interlock seamlessly.
This lord isn't truly terrifying because of his strength… but because of his mind.
But too many people only focus on his strength…
David looked at Oboro's back, and thought to himself.
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