Having read certain novels, Will had certainly heard of the term.Frank smiled in wry amusement and did not answer, instead saying, "Everything's fine now, sir. You can all get back to work.""Oh, of course! You're so amazing that you'd have no need for us. We won't impose."As the crowd dispersed, Frank checked his watch—it was ten minutes past their meeting time!Why was she not coming?!Still, he walked up to the van where Jada and Moxxi were hiding, knocking on the window.As Jada wound it down, she said, "Bring Aina over!""Is that really alright? It's just been ten minutes!" Jada was afraid of scaring Elizabeth into running.Frank shrugged. "She says that Elizabeth is always punctual, so something must've happened. Just get Aina here!""Okay"!Soon, Jada brought Aina over.When she saw Ziva and the other unconscious men lying beside the road, she exclaimed in surprise, "Wait, have you already taken Elizabeth down? Why did you even bring me here?""Eh?"Frank and ever
"You'll pay for this!" Elizabeth bellowed in rage.Moxxi laughed. "I'm sure sweet innocent Ziva thought so too, so we're just exacting justice. I'm sure those above would be rewarding us instead of punishing us!"Elizabeth turned flustered at that, having finally recognized that these people were not as they seemed.They were all mad people who did not care about money, fame, or any grand ambition—only fools would press their luck against the likes of them!"The buyer's a man named Matteo Crass, and he lives in—""How nice of you to cooperate!" Moxxi laughed as she strode behind Elizabeth.Terrified, Elizabeth exclaimed, "I told you everything I know! Let me go now! You promised!""Promised?" Moxxi purred as she rested her chin on Elizabeth's shoulder. "Come on, let's search our memories properly—when did we promise you that?"Elizabeth was left stupefied, while Moxxi breathed softly into her ear, "Goodnight."And everything went black!-Aina, who was standing nearby, was s
Seeing that Frank was a man of his word, Will nodded in trust and sent for Hadron.As soon as Hadron entered, his eyes were immediately drawn to Jada and Moxxi's beauty, and he kept ogling at them.While Jada was one who did not fuss over the little details, Moxxi was different, and she could not stand Hadron's lustful stare. "What, haven't you seen a beautiful woman before?"Frank had already put Hadron in his place earlier, and he had no place to vent since his wife never came home.As such Moxxi diss left him fuming and snapping, "So what if I'm looking?! It's no skin off your back!"Moxxi was not about to tolerate that and kicked him out of the building.Will was left smiled in wry amusement.It was true what they said about birds of a feather flocking together—none of Frank's friends were the type to hold back!And knowing that Moxxi was not to be trifled with and concerned that was not enough for her, Will reasoned, "Calm down, ma'am. That's just who he is—don't stoop to
That was when Hadron finally remembered what he should say. "Where's my wife now?""Regrettably, she's dead because of your negligence," Frank said bluntly.Hadron was stunned—while he thought his wife was beneath him, it was not easy finding one.Either way, he was single from now on!"You deserved it!" he bellowed, kicking Elizabeth's corpse repeatedly in rage.However, Moxxi snorted in annoyance. "You can stop pretending—we know you're not lashing out over your wife. You're just worried you have no one to count on from now on, no?"Hadron hung his head in silence.If it were anyone else, he would be ready to argue even if he had no cause.However, Moxxi was not just anyone else. She could kill Hadron with a single kick, and he was not about to push his luck!Will sighed just then. "What a pity—she was a good woman. Hadron, I've seen rotten people like you, but you're still different from the rest, letting your wife die for no reason. You'd never have found out if these peop
Matteo did not hesitate to hang up.Seeing his panic, one of his goons quickly asked, "What's wrong, boss? Did someone actually put the fear of god in you?"Matteo sneered. "There's always a big fisher. Never underestimate everyone!"He really would not be scared on any other occasion, but for some reason, he knew just from hearing Frank's voice that this was going to be bad."No, we can't wait here." He snorted, shaking his head. "Gather the boys. We're going to the village!""Alright!"-Mattero was soon in his Audi A6 and had one of his goons gather all the villagers and address them through the village public address system."Everyone, do you remember how things changed for the village ever since Matteo started out? Not only do many of you have jobs now, but the basic amenities of the village are improving too! Everyone with a conscience can see that, don't you agree?!"The villagers nodded, and seeing that, the goon demanded, "And now, someone is trying to hurt Matteo! Ar
The villagers remained skeptical. "Just stop already! We won't believe anything you say—now leave before we get real upset!"Frank laughed and nodded before suddenly shouting, "Matteo Crass! Grow a pair and show yourself, or you're done if I have to get you!"His voice rumbled like thunder, and every villager was stunned how clearly they could hear him.Matteo especially had hidden himself under his bed, knowing that he had just provoked a monster, and one far more powerful than he thought!In contrast, the villagers were much tougher than his cowardly self.They even encircled Frank fearlessly!That was when one of Matteo's goons strode up, snapping, "Watch it, brat! You'd pay if you keep pushing it!"He was one of the goons that Matteo had sent to blend among the villagers. After all, while Matteo knew that the villagers were on his side, they would not actually fight Frank either.As such, to deter Frank, Matteo had his goons try to start a fight between Frank and the vill
Frank chuckled coolly. "At least your brain works, but it's a pity you have no idea what your boss is guilty of."Whipping out an A4 sheet, he announced, "Everyone, gather round! Read up on Matteo Crass' crimes over recent years!"All you know is that he built several factories and gave you jobs, but none of you are aware that he's paying way beneath the standard pay rate!"As for the basic amenities, it has nothing to do with them. It's the former villagers who funded it, and he was just a site supervisor. Since the former villagers are usually away, he claimed all the accomplishments for himself!"The villagers read through the sheet and turned pale as the evidence was all there. They never thought that Matteo was such scum!Naturally, Matteo was furious to see that none of the villagers were attacking him. "Go on, do it! Fuck him up! Why are you talking to him?! What a waste of time!"Even as he was busy complaining to himself, he suddenly saw Frank turning to stare at him.T
Frank then asked, "Now tell me, what's that geomancer like?"Matteo shook his head. "Just hear me out on this one, bro. Don't mess with him if you can."Frank did not agree. "Those people who give that look always end up being pushovers. And if I end up dead, isn't that good news for you?"Matteo thought about it but decided that Frank was right. Why should he stop the man from being suicidal?"He called himself Hal Prana, hailing from Jade Cauldron School, a fraternity of sages!""Where is he now?""I met him at Moaning Club. Word is that he had a booth seat reserved for him permanently—you'd definitely find him there.""Got it." Frank nodded and turned to leave.Matteo was at once surprised and delighted. "Y-You're not going to kill me?"He really thought he was a dead man and only told Frank what he knew so that Hal would kill Frank for him… only for Frank to prove himself a saint.Nonetheless, Frank smirked. "Killing you would only dirty my hands. Someone else would do it