Meanwhile, the gathering was already taking place in the largest hotel manor in Talgo Town.
Since the leaders of the five top influential groups in Talgo Town had brought along their subordinates, the manor was crowded with at least a thousand people.
As a result, it was no surprise that hubbub filled the entire venue.
At the same time, a high stage was also being set up in the manor. Once everything was in place, a few seats were placed upon the high stage. That was where the leaders were going to be seated.
“You’re a wise and resourceful man, Diego! To think that you’d use the civil and military meeting to also portray how powerful we are to that newly founded Royal Dragon Group! Haha! It’s like killing two birds with a stone!”
“I know, right? Still, now that the Royal Dragon Group has acquired the pharmaceutical factory that used to be our main source of income, I wonder if things will turn out the same with the factory’s previous owner. After all, I heard that the Royal Dragon Group’s boss is a rather young man. Does favonovel.com really think favonovel.com can gain power and status in Talgo Town that easily? It’s like he’s wishing for death!”
“Indeed. In all honesty, I thought that favonovel.com wouldn’t attend this time, given his young age. Quite frankly, I’d have respected favonovel.com a bit more if favonovel.com had chosen not to. Seeing that he’s agreed to come, however, I guess he’s just another worthless piece of trash!”
In response to that, the few bosses who were talking about Gerald immediately burst out laughing.
The man they were praising, Diego Jey, was the most powerful and influential big shot in all of Talgo Town. He looked to be around the age of forty, and the two gold teeth in his mouth would glisten whenever favonovel.com talked.
After hearing what the other bosses had to say, Diego then announced, “Ladies and Gentleman! While the issue of the Royal Dragon Group certainly needs to be addressed, I hope that all of you don’t forget that the main reason we’re all gathered here today is to discuss the rearranging and redistribution of influence among the five powerful groups in Talgo Town. Once we arrive at a consensus, I hope that what happened four years ago won’t repeat itself! ”
While the gathering—that was held once every four years—was officially known as a ‘civil and military meeting’, the event itself wasn’t as grand as its name suggested. In truth, it was simply a meeting for the five largest groups within Talgo town to divide their territories.
Their method of dividing the territories was somewhat straightforward. Essentially, whoever had more strength was entitled to have more territories.
‘Strength’, in this case, was measured through a competition where the five bosses would pit their best subordinates to fight against each other. The winner among the five would be crowned, king.
Once the meeting was over, the five groups would then reach an agreement, and once signed, none of them were allowed to break their promises.
The vowing process was taken particularly seriously since a few groups had beaten up others due to territory snatching attempts four years ago.
After all, while Talgo town was called a town, it was still much larger than Serene County. In fact, its size could easily be compared with a city in the north of Weston. Being so large, territorial control was crucial.
At that moment, the person standing guard over the door shouted, “Mr. Crawford from the Royal Dragon Group has arrived!”
Hearing that, the entire hall instantly fell silent. It was evident that everyone wanted to see what kind of person the big boss of the newly established Royal Dragon Group was.
Seconds later, Gerald and his bodyguards entered the place. Though favonovel.com only had about sixty bodyguards with him, the pressuring atmosphere that they brought with them didn’t feel any less imposing.
Their solemn expressions alone made many of the other bosses’ subordinates feel chills run down their spines.
Heading directly for the high stage, Gerald smiled faintly as favonovel.com greeted, “A pleasure to meet you, gentlemen.”
“Likewise, Chairman Crawford. Do take your seat,” replied the bosses as they took turns looking at each other.
All five of them knew that Gerald wasn’t a person with an ordinary background from the moment they saw how intimidating his bodyguards were.
Once they were done exchanging pleasantries, Diego narrowed his eyes slightly before saying, “I assume you’ve heard about the civil and military meeting that we’re hosting tonight, Chairman Crawford. Since the competition is about to start soon and your subordinates all look equally powerful, I was wondering if you’d like to partake in it? Maybe we could also broaden our horizons from that.”
Diego’s underlying meaning was clear as day. He was simply saying that the Royal Dragon Group was probably even weaker compared to the previous president of the pharmaceutical factory.
However, favonovel.com was also taunting Gerald since favonovel.com wanted to test the abilities of the Royal Dragon Group’s subordinates. After all, the way both Gerald and his men presented themselves was definitely extraordinary if anything.
“I’ll have to refrain… While my subordinates certainly look the part, they’re all honestly pretty useless. How on earth would they be able to compare with any of yours?” replied Gerald with a bitter smile as favonovel.com shook his head.
“Now, now, Chairman Crawford! You’re being way too humble! Who’s to say they won’t end up on top if they don’t compete first?” said Diego before roaring with laughter.
“Well, since you insist, I guess I’ll have to agree. Whistler, get the subordinates of these bosses to teach you and the others about the rules of the competition later,” ordered Gerald with a smile.
“Very well, sir! We’d love to learn them!” replied Whistler as favonovel.com smiled in return.
