Chapter 145

Chapter 145 – War Between Criminals #4

There was a tense atmosphere at Incheon International Airport as dozens of mysterious men, wearing black suits and black sunglasses, exuded a heavy aura . Whenever the letters on the board changed, their turned their heads in tandem, like a mob of meerkats, to look at it .

“… . Those people?”

“G-Gangsters?”

“Aren’t they looking this way?”

“What are the police doing?”

The police could issue an eviction order if a group gave off a sense of oppression, but the black suits were standing away from each other, and couldn’t be accused of doing anything . The passengers at the airport looked at the dangerous men in black suits instead of approaching them .

At that moment, a plane arrived at gate 12 . The atmosphere among the black suited men became tense as the door opened and passengers started to pour out . One man was visible among them . He was a sharp-eyed man wearing Chinese clothing . People started to talk as they saw him .

“Who is it? Unbelievably handsome!”

“Yes . An actor from China? Look at those clothes . ”

“…I-I think you should be quiet . The men in black suits are gathering…”

The passengers moved away as the men in black suits moved and lined up . The black suited men bowed towards the person in unison .

“Welcome, President-nim!”

Li Zheng clicked his tongue as the black suited men greeted him loudly enough for his ears to ring . It was like advertising that the boss of the Triads had come . He was glad that the muscle-brained people called him ‘President’ instead of ‘Boss . ’

Li Zheng was known as the president of a textile factory . He used that identity whenever he went abroad .

“I clearly said that only a few people should come and pick me up . ”

“T-That, Phanto…isn’t he currently really active? If President-nim receives any damages…”

“It is groundless . Even if he is Phantom, there is no way for him to know my identity . ”

Li Zheng laughed . It was impossible for Phantom to know that he was the boss of the Triads .

No, in the first place, Li Zheng didn’t exist in this world . He was one of the successors gathered from all across China and eventually made the boss of Huaqing . He had been able to become the boss after beating many competing successors since his childhood . Li Zheng was a nickname attached to him because he mainly used a blue club during the trainee days .

That’s why hackers trying to figure out the boss’ identity couldn’t find it . Even if Phantom had remarkable abilities, he couldn’t solve a problem that had no answer .

Li Zheng beckoned to his men .

“Let’s go . ”

“Yes!”

The dozens of black suited men started to follow after him . Phantom had made a symbol of himself and created Phantoms .

Li Zheng was also a symbol of Huaqing . So his identity would never be known…

Li Zheng left the airport to meet his limousine ride . However, one of the black suited men quickly followed behind him . He approached so closely that Li Zheng could feel his breaths . The black suited man brought his mouth to Li Zheng’s ears and whispered,

“I don’t think that is the case . ”

“……!”

The rest of the group yelled with confusion .

“H-Hey! What are you doing? Get away from Boss!”

“Did you eat something bad yesterday? You looked fine…”

“B-Boss-nim… I-I’m really sorry . Maybe due to the hot weather…”

Walking without thinking and bumping into the boss . Such rudeness couldn’t be forgiven in the organization . However, the person in question just faced Li Zheng with a firm expression . Such behaviour could only be forgiven from the bosses of the other divisions . There were those who put their hands in their pockets like they wanted to blow his head off right away .

The insane man in the black suit said,

“I want to talk to you for a bit . Didn’t you also want to meet with me?”

The man slowly took off his sunglasses and placed an opera mask on his face . Phantom stood in the place where the black suited man was .

Phantom said,

“Hello, boss of Huaqing, ‘Li Zheng’ . No, I should say No Name . ”

“……!!!”

Li Zheng’s body froze . He could understand Phantom standing in front of him .

…But how did he know Li Zheng’s identity? It was absolutely impossible . Li Zheng was so stunned he thought he was going to pass out . It was the first time he felt like this since he was born .

“It must be quite strange that I know your name . ”

“H-H-how, that…”

Tae-hyuk said with a smile,

“Isn’t it written on your face?”

“……”

He wasn’t telling a joke . He literally read the opponent’s name that was floating in the air . Of course, this was because because he had Hawk Eyes .

Three days ago, Phantom had perceived a strange atmosphere as he watched the Triads . After realizing this, Tae-hyuk disguised himself as a member . The organization members seemed awfully busy . They cleaned up and brought in luxury furniture, as if a VIP was coming .

Tae-hyuk had seen something similar in the army .

‘When the commander visited my unit… The preparation took five weeks for a meeting that only lasted five minutes . ’

It meant that someone high-ranking from China was coming . Therefore, Tae-hyuk joined the welcoming committee . Surprisingly, it was the boss who they were meeting .

‘No Name, unknown . Now I understand why the bosses of the Triads are veiled in secrecy . ’

China had the One Child Policy for 35 years . The second born child of a low income family wouldn’t be on the family register and would live a cattle-like life . They were left to roam the back streets and were often picked up by the criminal organizations . Among the numerous nameless people who entered, Li Zheng entered up being a boss .

Tae-hyuk moved closer to Li Zheng . The other black suited men couldn’t approach and just yelled,

“G-Get away from Boss!”

“You know what? If I wanted to then he would be dead 150 times already . ”

“Ugh!”

Tae-hyuk pulled out an invitation and placed it in Li Zheng’s pocket with a smile .

“This is a party invitation . Come if you can . I will be holding a very enjoyable game . ”

“G-Game?”

“If you went then I will tell you how I found out your name . ”

“……!”

Li Zheng’s eyes trembled .

Then he looked down at Phantom’s invitation . The words ‘Mafia Game’ were written on it .

“You are inviting me to a mafia game?”

There was no answer . Li Zheng looked around like he had seen a ghost .

Phantom had already disappeared .

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His men fell down in front of Li Zheng, who was dressed to attend a party, and begged .

“B-Boss! You can’t go in there! This place is dangerous . It is clear that Phantom installed a trap!”

Li Zheng ignored the request of his loyal subordinates .

“If he was going to kill me, then I would’ve crossed the river by now . This invitation obviously means something . ”

The only thing stated was the name of a hotel lounge . Li Zheng was one of 13 bosses and a symbol of the Triads, yet he was going directly to a suspicious place like this . His men had to stop him, even if it cost them their lives .

“I understand why you are worried . However, the place mentioned on the invitation is a hotel lounge where many people gather . If he doesn’t want to be infamous, then Phantom can’t bomb it or go on a shooting spree . ”

“I-It is still dangerous! At the very least, guards…”

“Of course I will . Phantom didn’t stay that I had to come alone . ”

“Huu… Then I will carefully select among our elites . ”

“Yes . ”

Time passed quickly and it was the time marked on the invitation . Li Zheng went to the hotel lounge with nine guards in order to meet Phantom . The hotel was gorgeous enough to be rated five stars . But to Li Zheng, who lived surrounded by all types of luxury, it seemed ordinary . Despite the fact that it was a weekday evening, there were a lot of people in the lounge .

Li Zheng went to the bar and ordered a martini . His guards stayed within 10 meters of him . If they were with him then he could flee no matter what happened . The guards would protect Li Zheng, even if they died doing so .

Then the bartender spoke to him,

“Customer-nim, I’m sorry but did you come to attend the game?”

Li Zheng was baffled . He wondered if Phantom was disguised as the bartender . But that didn’t seem to be the case .

“That’s right . ”

“Oh, I almost forgot . He asked me to deliver this if someone like you entered . ”

The bartender pulled out a VR machine from a drawer . There were safety goggles and a machine that allowed someone to see 3D videos, as if one was experiencing it himself .

“Hrmm… Who gave this to you?”

“He wore a black suit and black sunglasses . ”

Li Zheng swallowed back his groan .

It was clearly Phantom . He searched with a portable detector but didn’t see any traces of explosives .

“It doesn’t look dangerous . ”

In the end, he gulped and placed the VR machine on his face . The switch was pressed and the recorded video played .

-Hello . Bosses of the Triads, Yakuza and Red Mafia .

“……!”

Li Zheng almost screamed as Phantom’s voice flowed into his ears . He wasn’t alone in this place? As Phantom said, the bosses of the Yakuza and Red Mafia were watching this video somewhere in the lounge .

–There are many surprised expressions . Oh, don’t get too excited . You aren’t the only ones who brought your men . They did as well .

If the bosses of the Yakuza and Red Mafia were here then Li Zheng could use his guards to secure them .

“…Anyway, it is a recorded video . He just wants to imitate a mind-reader . ”

Li Zheng licked his lips .

It was the same with Mister Park and Semon . In fact, most of the people in the lounge were from the mafia . One wrong move would turn this into a battleground . It was the same as pointing a gun at each other’s heads .

The bosses were forced to focus on Phantom’s video . They would listen to Phantom’s message first and decide what to do next . It was the best they could do right now .

–I guess you have some ideas . Then I will tell you why I called the bosses here . Until now, I have gone against all the mafia in South Korea . But I’m feeling a little weak . I think I should hold hands with one side .

Li Zheng gulped .

Phantom had been dealing with the mafia alone . What would happen if he joined hands with one of them? Then they would dominate .

–Now, now . This is a reminder that it is a joyous celebration . One week from now . I will prepare a stage where we can all play games happily . Then I will hold hands with the victor . How about it? Simple isn’t it?

Of course, some people will have a grudge against me . I’ll give them my head . If you want me strength then that is good . Of course, I can also get married . In other words, Phantom himself is the prize . Now, how about it? Are you getting interested?

“……!”

Everybody’s eyes flashed at the contents . Playing the mafia game that Phantom created? If they won then Phantom was the prize . It wasn’t just at the level of holding hands since he said he would give them his life .

Li Zheng had something he wanted to ask . To do that, he had to win the mafia game . Of course, he would cut off Phantom’s head after receiving the answer . After all, he had killed plenty of his own subordinates .

Mister Park smiled . This was the stage for him . Getting Phantom meant that he could rule South Korea . No, he could get more if Phantom’s abilities were added .

Caterina’s face turned red . If she won the game, then he would marry her? To do that, she had to compete with the other bosses . Her life itself was a struggle . It was natural to fight to get what she wanted .

In the end, the bosses all came to the same conclusion . They would attend the mafia game!

And…

“““I must acquire Phantom…!”””

Thus, the mafia bosses made their decisions and their fighting spirits blazed .

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“―Of course, victory is mine . ”

Tae-hyuk smiled and listed out the conditions to participate in the mafia game .