Hero of Darkness

In the main hall of the castle, all the leaders of the underworld organizations were rooted on the spot. Kahn and his subordinates emitted their deathly aura at maximum capacity to oppress everyone present in this gathering and not a single one of the thousands of people present here was left as an exception. 

All of them were the highest-ranked rulers of their respective fields and regions where their organization controlled the underworld and black market. But now… of them even dared to move an inch; more likely they just couldn't. 

Every single one of them couldn't believe that the middle-aged man sitting on the red throne was actually a semi-saint, one of the strongest beings in the Verlassen fiefdom. 

All the semi-saints in this region were accounted for but the man in black appeared out of nowhere and instantly revealed his might. 

"Thank you for attending this wonderful gathering. My name is Zeus, the leader of the Seven Deadly Sins." spoke Kahn as Zeus in a kingly voice. 

The next moment, he and all the subordinates retracted their grim aura and allowed everyone to finally breathe in relief. 

"There's a reason why I had my men gather all of you despite the great distance you've had to travel to get here… is something that gravely affects your future" he spoke. 

Many who finally felt a sense of relief instantly had their ears perked as everyone understood that the man in front of them wasn't playing around but had something very important to say. Something that would greatly affect them. 

"After Kahn Salvatore, the new sovereign of this fiefdom imprisoned your leaders, your resources, sealed the properties owned by your respective organizations and seized all of your possessions.. 

The current underworld is nothing but a hollow shell of its past." spoke Zeus as he addressed the biggest issue right off the bat. 

Many people instantly felt dejected again after the harsh reminder. 

"Currently.. Despite most of you claiming the positions and killing your opposition, the fact remains that things won't be the same as before no matter how hard you try. 

Because even those people who backed you up from the military, law enforcement and the government are gone. 

If you try to start again… it will be no different than starting from scratch as rookies. Plus, managing millions of people under you won't be cheap. And as of now.. Your criminal empire won't even last for more than a month." elaborated the semi-saint. 

This was indeed the fact since after the Covenant Soldiers and Kahn directly took out their main figureheads… the chain of command had fallen and those who succeeded them did not have any money, influence or power to keep things running. 

"So I have a proposal to all of those present in this gathering." spoke Zeus and his stern voice resounded in the 500 meter long hall. 

"All of you should join my Seven Deadly Sins. Under one organization, all of the criminal organizations should be united." spoke the middle-aged man without hesitation. 

Gasp! Shock! 

Almost all of them were bewildered after this proposition reached their ears. Because what Zeus said was simply too ambitious. It was something that no one had even dared to dream of. 

"Think about it. We will not only offer you immense wealth and power… but also a systematic network to expand your businesses, legally get contracts and properties to cement your organization in public eyes. 

This is a hundred times better offer than anything those noble factions, government officials and local forces ever did." iterated Zeus. 

"Even if you manage to get their support, you should know better. 

That they will never let someone like you stand in the same room as them. Even the earnings you made in the past.. They charged 60% and only gave you 40% of what you made in the name of protection and leaving you alone. 

But in my organization.. You will get 70% of the profits and our share will be only 30%.

I also promise that you will have help from the government and law enforcement. 

Whatever black market or illegal deal you make, we will ensure your safety." spoke Zeus in a serious tone. 

The terms he was offering them were simply too good in every aspect. And if one decided to take his deal… they'd be able to even surpass their predecessors in a matter of months. 

Just then, a few of the people in the hall spoke in a suspicious tone. 

"Even if you say that.. He has an army and he is the strongest semi-saint of the empire.

And currently, the government itself is run by him." spoke a mithrans warrior. 

"Yes. Your offer is only acceptable if you truly have the full support and connections in the government. Which I don't think is possible." said a botir donned in purple robes. 

"Why should we trust you? Even if you're a semi-saint, you can't even defeat that man in a fight. 

Do you want us to get dragged into the People's Court as well?" questioned a thrall in yellow attire for mages. 

Soon, dozens and then hundreds of people started raising their voices against Zeus and his proposition. 

Because the offer was extremely circumstantial and if one piece didn't fit, the whole system would crumble. 

To all their discontent arguments, Zeus didn't even bother paying attention and spoke in a heavy voice. 

"Because I'm someone even Kahn Salvatore can't afford to provoke. So think about it carefully. 

Those who are still interested in accepting my proposal, keep sitting at your tables. 

And those who do not want to… may stand up and leave." 

After his words that felt like a slap in their faces, hundreds of leaders stood up from their positions and kept ranting about how Zeus was being too full of himself. 

Soon, more than 400 people stood up and decided to depart. 

Nobody dared to ask for the 100 million gold coins that were promised to them for attending this meeting. Because at the end of the day, Zeus was a semi-saint and wouldn't blink twice before killing them if provoked. 

But just when most of them were ready to depart with their entourage, Zeus gave an order.. 

"Raiden." 

"Yes, my lord." replied the silver werewolf and nodded in acknowledgment as if he understood what Zeus wanted him to do. 

Raiden aka Omega in his werewolf form suddenly disappeared from the podium and the next moment, a white lightning flash spread across the entire hall and blinded everyone present. 

SHRILL!! 

A loud shrill resounded in the meeting hall and everyone who was previously blinded by the light and covering their eyes with hands also heard the ear-deafening noise. 

Kacha! 

Finally, after a few seconds, everyone regained their sight and looked around to see what happened.. 

And all of them noticed that Raiden suddenly appeared at the other end of the hall. In his hands was a curved blade. 

And his Katana that had lightning running through its blade was revealed to everyone present in the hall. 

Raiden shook off the blade then sheathed his sword and looked back at all the people that previously stood up. 

Thud! 

"Arrgg!!" screamed one of the guests. 

Thud! Thud! Thud! 

Soon, in a succession, heads after heads of the people who previously rejected the offer made by Zeus, started dropping on the floor. 

Blood spurt out of their bodies like a fountain and in just a dozen seconds, half of the hall was filled with red. 

And the remaining of the guests were now cowering in fear as soon as they realized the fate of those who haughtily rejected the semi-saint man's offer. 

And the most unbelievable fact was how Raiden precisely cut open on their necks completely without even letting a mark.

Even the dead people hadn't noticed that they were killed when the white flash suddenly blinded everyone. 

To put the cherry on the top… Raiden killed all these people, who stood on different ends of the room and in different positions; not in a single straight line at all. 

And the peak grandmaster killed more than four hundred people at once in only 10 seconds at that. 

Now only did they realize that the hosts of the gathering weren't some posers who'd treat them preferably just because of their positions or their respective organizations. 

In the eyes of Zeus and his allies… all of them were nothing but prey if they chose to refuse his deal. 

"Great! Now we have more positions that could be held by you guys." spoke Zeus in a merry tone as if he was elated by the fact that there were lesser people now. 

BOOM!!! 

However, he revealed his full killing intent on the remainder of the guests the next moment. 

"Looks like I have been too courteous." he spoke in a grim voice and continued in a domineering tone that sent shivers down their spine.. 

"Let's change the terms of our contract, shall we?"