Chapter 23: Ergencies
After stripping a second-order professional, Su'en felt that his combat skills had improved significantly.
When he looked back, he also found a keyword, "Moon Inn," in Abok's mories.
"What did that guy hide in the inn?"
Su'en was curious.
Abok, the "Scorpion," was originally an assassin-class professional, notorious as a Class A wanted criminal. He loved stealing treasures and killing people.
For many years, he had committed nurous major cris and stolen a considerable amount of wealth.
From the limited fragnts of mory, Su'en also learned that this guy had been caught by the "Umbrella Organization" and had confessed to several hiding places for his treasures. However, it seed that an important "forbidden item" had been hidden by him.
"What is this 'forbidden item'?"
Su'en felt that sothing that could make this second-order professional feel that it could save his life must be extraordinary.
But he didn't dwell on it.
Abok had just been captured, and it was possible that his actions, which he thought were concealed, were being closely monitored by certain people. For example, the "Umbrella Organization" in the inner city, a special law enforcent departnt composed of professionals.
Just like in his previous life, the police would trace the criminal's history and actions to find clues.
If he were to look for the "dirty stuff" now, he would most likely attract the attention of those who were tracking him.
The more valuable the item, the higher the chance of being targeted.
Su'en thought that when things cooled down, he would have the opportunity to inquire about the whereabouts of the "Moon Inn."
.......
Tonight's gladiatorial matches had all ended, and after the commotion, the gamblers dispersed.
The ordinary gamblers didn't know that many important figures had co to the "Crimson Citadel" gambling den for the final match tonight.
In a private room on the second floor, smoke filled the air, and there was a strong sweet tobacco sll.
These were top-grade cigars produced by the "Bagman Tobacco Company."
There were several n and won with modified chanical prosthetics in the private room. Although they were dressed in gentlemanly black suits, they couldn't hide the strong murderous aura emanating from them.
They were gangsters.
If there were others present, they would undoubtedly recognize the bearded man smoking a cigar as Ban'na, the president of the "Steam Brotherhood" in the outer city, a well-known figure.
One of the most powerful figures in the outer city.
Ban'na had watched the entire battle, and although he had lost a little money, he seed to be in a good mood. "Tsk tsk, this ability is interesting... Send soone to contact this 'Red Devil' Goron. If he is willing to join our gang, give him the position of an officer."
Goron, a second-order professional expelled by the Bartalov family, would no longer be hired by other families in the inner city.
This guy could only stay in the outer city to make a living.
For their gang, such people were the best "newcors."
Upon hearing this, the man standing by the door of the private room responded, "Yes, boss."
At this mont, the seductive woman nestled in Ban'na's arms also spoke, coquettish, "Old man, what should we do about Green Street? These gambling dens and nightclubs are a gold mine... The 'Cross Society' has sent a young kid to watch over the place, making it difficult for us to operate."
Ban'na, with his big hand that had not yet been modified into a chanical prosthetic, unceremoniously road and caressed the woman's chest as he said, "Heh heh, just a rookie who has just been promoted to a professional. Since they don't allow officers to intervene, let's not compromise our own status. In a few days, send a few people to deal with them and test the attitude of the 'Cross Society's' high-level mbers."
The seductive woman seed to know so inside information and guessed sothing when she heard this. Curiously, she asked, "Old man, did sothing really happen to the leader of the 'Cross Society'?"
"Well..."
Ban'na neither confird nor denied it. After thinking for a mont, he said, "That guy Chuck hasn't shown up in the 'Cross Society' for two or three months. There are rumors that he went to deal with a 'Cursed Space' outside the city and had an accident."
Pausing for a mont, a trace of doubt appeared in his eyes, and he changed his tone, "But, based on my understanding of that old cunning guy, even if sothing really happened, he would have made so arrangents. Now, that guy shouldn't be making any big moves and is probably preparing to ambush soone. That's why we need to test... Otherwise, if it weren't for these few streets, my 'Steam Brotherhood' would have taken over long ago."
As Ban'na spoke, his big hand beca more and more unscrupulous.
The seductive woman was already wearing a long skirt, and with a flick, a large expanse of her spring scenery was exposed.
But the others in the room seed to turn a blind eye to this alluring scene, and no one dared to look directly at it.
The seductive woman was slightly panting and complained, "Old man, are you not coming to my place tonight?"
Unexpectedly, Ban'na shook his head, "Not tonight."
Hearing this, the woman pouted, "Huh?"
It was this seemingly casual pout that gave off a charming and seductive charm, as if it had an inexplicable magical power that made people feel pity.
Ban'na looked at the woman's provocative gaze, smiled, and unconsciously explained, "I received news that there will be sothing exciting to watch tonight, so I have to go out."
"Exciting?"
When the woman heard this, curiosity also appeared in her crystal-clear eyes.
Ban'na thought for a mont and didn't conceal much, saying, "It is said that the 'Cross Society' brought back a mysterious antique from the ancient ruins they discovered last ti. Coincidentally, many important people in the inner city are interested in that thing. Therefore, a group of people will probably attack the 'Cross Society's' treasury tonight."
His words were vague and concealed many key pieces of information, but the woman could still sense that sothing explosive was happening.
She beca a little excited and asked, "Are we going to war with the 'Cross Society'?"
Ban'na shook his head and corrected her, "Not us. It's probably the 'Raven Gang' and the influential figures behind them in the inner city who want to make a move. It's not considered a war, just a raid. We're just going to watch the show. Of course, if there's an opportunity, we might as well take advantage of it."
......
There were no more souls to strip in the arena today, and Su'en didn't stay any longer.
He also wasn't interested in participating in the other gambling gas upstairs.
On his first day in the city, Su'en planned to familiarize himself with the environnt, at least understanding the three blocks of Green Street. After all, the "Cross Society" was the local power, and it wouldn't be good if their mbers were not familiar with their territory.
The more chaotic the order, the more developed the entertainnt industry. After leaving the gambling den, Green Street was filled with lights and revelry.
The streets were bustling with pedestrians.
Weapons could be seen everywhere on the street, firearms, swords, steam-powered chanical arms, leather armor, cowboy hats, and boots. These were the standard equipnt of adventurers.
The salary of ordinary people in the outer city was only two to three thousand li per month, while sitting in a tavern on Green Street would cost several hundred li. Therefore, most of the people who could afford to consu here were adventurers. They risked their lives to explore outside the city, and after getting rich, they would enjoy a life of debauchery in the city.
Su'en walked on the street, weaving through the crowd.
The walls of the street were covered in painted graffiti, with patterns that had a strong dark style, abstract, ironic, advertisents, and even explicit content...
In the dim alleyways, the continuous hissing sound of steam leaking from the walls could be heard. These were the sounds of steam pipes rupturing and releasing steam.
In various parts of the city, there were towering chimneys emitting white smoke. These were the smokestacks of the underground steam boilers that provided energy and hot water to the city's factories.
In the damp alleys near the tavern, one could often see one or two drunkards lying next to trash bins, vomiting and sleeping. The rats scavenging seed accustod to it and occasionally sniffed the drunkards, perhaps hoping they could be used as food.
Su'en thought of the half of a body he had seen in the alley behind the "Elephant Inn" earlier and his gaze fell on the dark sewer deep below the flowing water. In the pitch-black hole, it seed that pairs of crimson eyes were hidden...
After walking for a while, Su'en's empty stomach made him find a relatively clean restaurant.
The main dish was mushroom soup with black bread, a specialty of the underground city. The at dishes were expensive luxury items, and you never knew what kind of animal at you were eating.
Su'en didn't mind as long as it was not poisonous. In his eyes, it was all high-quality protein.
The taste was a bit strange, but it was much better than the black bread he had been eating all this ti.
......
The working hours of the gang were only half an hour each day.
Su'en thought that this leisurely lifestyle would last for so ti.
But he didn't expect that on the first day, a sudden incident would occur.
While he was dining in the restaurant, the communicator hanging from his waist suddenly emitted an urgent call, "Everyone, gather at the back alley of the 'Imperial Bathhouse'!"
Although Kay didn't explain anything on the communicator, the urgency in his voice indicated that sothing was wrong.
The gathering point was not far, and Su'en didn't delay, quickly walking over.
By the ti he arrived, dozens of mbers of the "Cross Society" had already gathered in the dark alley. Steam motorcycles roared, and motorcycles and armored transport vehicles were already in position...
The efficiency of the gang in rallying was always high, and an ergency gathering ant that a battle was about to take place.
Most of the gang mbers didn't know what had happened yet and had smiles on their faces.
Su'en looked at the weapons and ammunition being distributed and furrowed his brows slightly, realizing that sothing big seed to have happened.
Kay got straight to the point and said seriously, "The headquarters warehouse has been attacked. We need to go there imdiately! Although we don't know who the enemy is yet, prepare for battle, everyone!"
Note: The translation is a direct translation and may not capture the literary style of the original text.
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