episode_0014

My Territory

“First of all, it seems that all the original businesses here should be shut down.”

“…my money.”

Anderson’s cool response left me frustrated. I came here to get advice during the process of organizing the Monkey Spanner organization and my territory with Hashimoto at Anderson’s club.

“Well, they weren’t really places to recycle anyway.”

“I thought they were useful in their own way.”

“Oh, by the way, I’m trying to run a legitimate business.”

“…Legitimate?”

Hashimoto, who had lived his whole life illegally, tilted his head at Anderson’s words.

“Let’s do business with a bit more dignity, instead of making a living by ripping off hardworking people.”

“…I’ll do as you say.”

“So, I want to build a casino first, of course, legally.”

“Then you need permission from the local council. And if you open it legally, you also have to pay taxes.”

“Will it cost a lot of money?”

“Yes, for lobbying expenses and taxes.”

“It’s okay, I have a lot of money.”

I robbed a bank, so Anderson and Hashimoto in this room already knew, even though I didn’t need to say it.

“How about a distillery?”

“That should be kept secret.”

“Of course it should be kept secret.”

This world is a world in ruins. The united city we live in looks like a developed city, but the world has definitely collapsed, and outside this island, monsters abound.

And resources are scarce. Thanks to this, luxury resources such as alcohol are effectively produced by government-favored companies.

And of course, luxury resources include alcoholic beverages, and for low-income people, they are effectively produced by criminal organizations through illegal means or homemade production. And these businesses are also major businesses for criminal organizations.

“Since I have connections with the local police there, I’ll introduce you.”

“Thank you.”

“Do you have any other advice for me?”

“We also need to open a club. Do you have any thoughts on internal affairs?”

“…Really?”

Placing another organization’s store in your own territory is a very important issue. Distinguishing territories between organizations is a very sensitive issue.

“Well, I’ll put up the money and take the money. After all, Anderson has more experience in running operations.”

“…Haha.”

Please lend me manpower. I will use the name of the store in my area, use Anderson’s employees, and make my own money.

“Nothing can’t happen”

There is only one benefit to Anderson: it is known that he is friendly with the villain Mad Hatter.

And Anderson thought that was enough of an advantage.

“Then please continue to treat me well. “Advisor”

“Haha, if there’s any problem, always ask”

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“The meal was great. Mr. Arthur”

“Haha, it’s rewarding to have worked so hard to make a reservation.”

Arthur smiled and answered among the older-looking men.

“Now then, let’s move on to politics.”

After finishing the meal, local council members from District F, where Arthur lives, got to the point.

“As you know, the casino business is a sensitive business for the government. So there are only a few passed cases.”

“Yes, I know”

“Then, Mr. Arthur, tell me why you should win the casino business.”

“Sure”

(Zeuch)

Arthur took the pocket watch from his chest and placed it on his table.

First of all, the F04 area is currently under the control of the Mujoo Gang. Villain Monkey Spanner has been killed and a new villain has appeared.

“I know from watching the news.”

“Tsk, I’ve put my money in the Union Bank.”

Thanks to that, all of Monkey Spanner’s organization’s businesses have collapsed. If we start the casino business here legally before other organizations come in, we can establish a stronger position than those that come later. Then the funds that need to be circulated and laundered in the underworld will return as legitimate money.

“Hmm…”

Since it’s a business that illegal organizations would take over anyway, could you allow me to run it legally?

“Yes, isn’t it beneficial for both sides?”

That’s what I’ve heard.

Of course, when we say both sides, we are talking about me and the government, so it should be beneficial for all three parties, right?

(Thud!)

As Arthur snapped his fingers, Arthur’s men in suits entered the room carrying bags.

(Swish, swish, swish)

And they placed the bags next to the local councilors.

“…”

(Sound of opening)

“Hmm!”

Upon opening the bags, they could see that they were filled with beautiful banknotes.

“Hmm!”

“Wouldn’t it be beneficial for all three parties now?”

“…I’ll count on you in the future, boss.”

“Thank you, members of parliament.”

“Got the business rights? Damn, impressive.”

Inside Chujajang, a detective in plain clothes spoke while smoking a cigarette.

“What are you doing, Mad Hatter, if that guy messes with his territory?”

“What at the casino?”

Arthur replied, looking at the detective’s cigarette.

“Gambling, right?”

“So I’m gambling too.”

“Mad Hatter isn’t interested in this business?”

“Yes.”

“He’s got guts.”

“Yeah, but the thing is, I’m actually Mad Hatter. There’s no reason for Mad Hatter to bother you.”

(Sound of bags being placed)

When Arthur gestured, his subordinates took bags out of the van and put them in the detective’s trunk.

“We’ve put them in well.”

“The cops won’t touch your guys, but if there are others not on your side or any organizations, let us know. We need to make achievements too, right?”

“I’ll send you the list later.”

“Haha, you’re a good communicator, my friend.”

“Well then, take care.”

(Thud! Thud!)

“Captain! How’s it going?”

Inside the construction site, Arthur, wearing a safety helmet, asked the foreman.

“Fortunately, it looks like it will be completed on time.”

“That’s good.”

“There won’t be a better building around here.”

“After all, isn’t it the first time a new building is being built here?”

“Haha! Since the city was built!”

“The rich folks will come flocking.”

As Hashimoto said, the casino being built now will be a huge business. It’s the only ‘legal’ casino in the area, where people with money can come and go without any worries.

“That’s how it should be.”

(Thud!!)

Amidst the diligent progress of the construction, someone suddenly burst through the main gate. No, quite a few people came in.

“Damn it!”

“Who built this building as they pleased?”

“Who’s in charge here?”

…”

In the face of the very textbook appearance of gangsters, Arthur looked at them quietly.

“Who are you guys?”

“Hey!”

Former members of the Monkey Spanner organization, Arthur’s subordinates, stood in front of the gangsters, perhaps having had similar encounters before.

“From now on, this is our territory!”

“If you want to do anything or run a business in our territory, you have to pay taxes!”

“Damn it, this has always been our territory!”

When they claimed this place as their territory, the former Monkey Spanner organization members, now Mad Hatter subordinates, became furious.

“Monkey Spanner is gone, so who do you think you are claiming territory?!”

“Yeah, if the old man’s gone, you brats should scram!”

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Asa pressed his forehead and stepped forward.

“Boss, we’ll handle this.”

Seeing that Asa was not in a good mood, Hashimoto said to him, “No, I’ll take care of it.”

These guys are already trying to act like a boss when the tiger is not around.

“I’m in charge here. Who are you people?”

“What, are you tax collectors or something?”

“I pay my taxes properly.”

“Huh, this damn government official doesn’t seem to understand the situation well.”

(Tap, tap)

One of the organization members lightly tapped Asa’s head.

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The faces of Asa’s subordinates paled. Of course, Hashimoto had completely transformed, like a blank sheet of paper.

“If you want to do business in our territory, pay up!!-”

(Brrrrrr!!)

Before the man could finish speaking, Asa drew a pistol from his bosom and cocked the trigger.

(Brrrr! Brrrr!)

As the man in front collapsed, he aimed the gun at the bums behind him.

“Bang!!”

“Ahhhhh!!”

In an instant, a dozen or more people were killed or fell.

“Ahhhhh!!”

“Ugh!!”

Some of the surviving men either screamed in agony or crawled to stay alive.

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(Brrrrrr!!)

Asa approached the nearest thug, shouting, and pulled the trigger.

(Click, clack)

Then, he walked towards the crawling man and changed the magazine.

“Just a moment.”

(Brrrrrrrr!!!)

Asa waved the muzzle up and down over the man’s body while pulling the trigger.

“…What are you doing? Not cleaning up?”

Asa turned his head and, in a daze or rather in fear, said to his subordinates watching him.

“Yes, yes!!”

“…Should we bury them?”

“Why bury corpses at the building we’re going to use for business? Drag them to the port, it’s bad luck.”

“Understood.”

“The rest of you, clean up the blood here. Seeing blood makes me lose my appetite.”

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“It’s technically a ceasefire, but we’ll end up fighting again later anyway, so let’s just call it a truce.”

“Also, personally, I hope that Villain Mad Hatter comes to this negotiation.”

It was an expected proposal. If there is a significant variable in this war, it’s me. I took over the Devil Colosseum in F04 and killed Villain Monkey Spanner, who was friendly, taking his place.

Criminals and villains may both be seen as lawless and doing bad things, but there are significant differences. Criminals live within society, while villains live in their own worlds.

And Anderson wants to show this. Villain Mad Hatter speaks of alliances with their own kind.

“What was the name of that female villain?”

“Oh, Red Queen?”

A few days ago

[Villain Red Queen]

“According to today’s announcement from the management office, during the pursuit of Villain Mad Hatter, the hero Snow Flower encountered him and was attacked by a villain who seemed to go by the name Red Queen according to Snow Flower’s testimony…”

“Red Queen, did you come up with that name?”

Hector asked Aser while reading the newspaper.

“Oh, it just came to mind.”

“Red Queen… I like it.”

Seohyun, reading the article on her phone, said with a smile.

“Thank goodness.”

“But shouldn’t you change your name too?”

“?”

“To Red King.”

“…How can a man change his name!”

“What are you saying?”

“Yeah, Red Queen, that A-rank villain.”

“What about Red Queen?”

“Is she your colleague?”

“Yes.”

“It would be better if you came together.”

“To show strength?”

“Of course.”

“I’ll consider it.”

* * * * * * * *

Inside a hotel restaurant

(Creak!)

“You’re here first.”

Anderson opened the door and sat down, looking at the people from Devil Colosseum already seated.

“You’re late.”

“Long time no see, Donald.”

Sitting down and greeting Donald, the head of Devil Colosseum, Anderson also greeted Chairman Choi Myung-wol and other leaders of allied organizations.

“…There’s a seat left.”

Anderson sat in the middle, with CEO Choi Myung-wool to his left and others around, but the seat to Anderson’s right was empty.

“It’ll be here soon.”

(Sparkle, sparkle)

“?”

The light began to flicker.

(Bang!!)

The flickering light went completely out.

(Boom!)

And within a second, the light came back on.

“…”

“…”

“…”

Through the eyes of the people in Devil Colosseum, the sight of Silk Hat, a man wearing a monocle, sitting in the seat to the right of Anderson, and a woman in a red suit standing behind him, came into view.

“Oh, please serve tea.”

Villain Mad Hatter said with a smile to the sturdy member of the Devil Colosseum organization.

“Two sugars, please.”