Gotham was a strange city. Half of it was filled with vitality, while the other half was rotten. Ever since the establishment of the first criminal empire, this place had never been truly peaceful.
Currently, the most peaceful places in Gotham were the increasingly large Gotham Docks and the bustling Ridnairo Island business district. The rapid economic development allowed these two places to quickly replace the original central district as the true center of the city. Naturally, the power that controlled these two places also rose in status.
Yes, I am talking about The Devil Gang.
This special organization that was established 5 years ago and was almost destroyed by the Mafia Federation's counterattack had finally returned to Gotham. With the will of revenge and the burning fire and iron, they swept through the entire Gotham in a way that was completely different from the previous gangs.
If they were willing, they could have unified the underworld of Gotham in half a month. However, they did not do so. They only used half a night to drag down Penguin Oswald Chesterfield Copperfield, who was about to ascend the throne of the Dark Emperor, from his throne and brutally beat him to death.
The Devil Gang, on the second Bloody Night, cut off a third of Penguin's influence. It was clean and cruel. The bodies of those who died that night filled almost all of Gotham's morgues. During that period of time, just the name alone made all of Gotham's people tremble in fear. However, just when everyone thought that they were going to swallow Gotham, they mysteriously retreated.
Like a fierce tiger that had retreated to its nest, they guarded their territory and lived their lives. It was as if the outside world had nothing to do with them. They did not expand, nor did they participate. They allowed the rookies to fight to the death for a few pieces of leftovers.
Everyone knew that as long as The Devil Gang's legendary "Red Devil" changed his mind, the entire Gotham's gangs would not be able to stop The Devil Gang from conquering Gotham.
But what could they do? Other than praying to God, what else could they do?
However, among the ordinary people, there were always some who were unwilling to be left out. This was especially so for those who came from the outside. After entering Gotham, they desperately wanted to show off their might, expand their territory, and conquer a large territory.
This was human nature. There was nothing to laugh at. Without dreams, gangs were no different from salted fish. The only mistake they made was that they were short-sighted and chose the wrong opponent.
"Boom!"
A ball of flame lit up in the dark sewers. Following that, more and more and more flames appeared. This was not a magic trick. Upon closer inspection, one would realize that this was actually a large underground construction site in Gotham's huge city water system.
They seemed to be building a tall support structure, but it was not some kind of precise design. Instead, it was filled with a rough feeling.
It was said that this was the construction site of Gotham's City Hall to renovate the city's sewers. The people who were busy here seemed to be commoners in ragged clothes. They were recruited from various slums and worked under a few supervisors. These people were also their foremen. They were very generous, but it was rare to see their supervisor appear.
"Ta, ta, ta."
In another tunnel not far from the noisy construction site, it was pitch black. A light footstep approached from afar. It was a slender figure. She seemed to have received some kind of special training. She was able to move quickly in the dark. The complicated obstacles and traps could not stop her. Hence, after 15 minutes, she easily entered the deepest part of the dark tunnel.
"Bang!"
She pushed open the door in front of her. The next moment, a cold pistol was pressed to her forehead. Then, a guy who looked like a giant slowly emerged from the darkness. He was wearing a special black breathing device, which made every breath he took sound like a giant beast swallowing water. His voice also became hoarse and dangerous.
"What are you doing here?"
The behemoth man glanced at the small man in front of him. He snorted and put away his gun. He turned around and walked into the darkness to do his own things. As a dim light was turned on, the person's face was finally illuminated. It was a woman wearing a special dress.
She was dressed like an ancient ninja from Japan. She wore a purple and black mask, and there was a dragon claw symbol on her chest. She carried two straight blades on her back and wore a cloak to hide her figure.
Faced with this fierce guy's question, the ninja lady was a little angry. She deliberately spoke in a hoarse voice that she had disguised.
"The Hand is planning to attack The Devil Gang. Aren't you going to do anything?"
"Why should we?"
The man was assembling some kind of metal equipment in the dark. His answer was a little hazy because of that special voice. "It's just a loose alliance to begin with. It's not like the Hand has been arrogant for a day or two. Who can stop their elders from deciding?"
"Ben! Don't change the topic! They're fighting in the name of the Japanese Ninja Federation! They're framing us! "
This inaction completely disappointed the ninja lady. She emphasized, "I didn't come here from New York to listen to you talk about useless things … The Shadow Warriors are based in Star City. You and the Hand are plotting something in Gotham. I don't know the details, and I don't want to know! I'm just going to say one thing! "
Her eyes turned cold.
"The Shadow Army should help each other. That's an ancient tradition, but I don't want you to use this tradition to drag us down with you. The Foot Gang won't participate in your scheme. We have no intention of becoming enemies with a powerful force because of a stupid ally."
Ben, who was like a ferocious beast, stopped what he was doing. He turned his head abruptly, his irritable eyes filled with disbelief. A moment later, his mocking voice rang out in the darkness.
"The Foot Gang that once shook the East has now become a coward. Tang Jing, I'm curious. Does your foster father know that you're here to tell me this?"
He leaned back in his chair and spread his hands. "I believe that the wise Lord Shleder won't allow the Foot Gang under his rule to be so weak. So, do you need me to contact Lord Shleder to confirm if your warning to us is effective?"
"Pretentious!"
The female ninja named Tang Jing snorted disdainfully as she disappeared into the darkness like a shadow. "Father is still in Japan. I rule the Foot Gang in New York! Ben … don't force an ancient ally to draw a line with you!
"This is the last warning from the Foot Gang!"
The darkness returned to silence. Bain's eyes flashed with a bloodthirsty light, but this guy wasn't as simple as he looked. After a moment, he snorted and seemed to be in a good mood to do his own thing.
Would the Shadow Warriors forget about their hatred?
No … they were just putting aside their hatred and waiting for the right opportunity to bite their opponent's weakest spot like a snake in hibernation. The longer the revenge, the more fragrant it would be.
On the other side, a young girl dressed very beautifully walked through the busiest street in Gotham. She carried a large pile of shopping in her hands. She looked like she was taking a walk, but she didn't seem to be in a good mood.
Clarice and Emma went to Professor Hawkins for class, while Pixie went to the Port Authority to learn how to handle daily affairs. So, the evil girls who were always together finally separated. Catherine, who was alone, felt lonely, so she went out to buy a lot of things.
But this time, shopping didn't bring her happiness. Instead, it brought her a sense of emptiness that she had never felt before. After realizing that everyone around her had their own lives, Catherine finally had the thought process that a young girl should have at her age.
What was she going to do? What was her goal in life?
The Devil Gang's little princess was so engrossed in her thoughts that she sat on a chair by the street for nearly 20 minutes. The members of the Devil Gang who were hiding to protect her were confused. The little princess who had always been lively had such a quiet moment?
"You want to take down all of Gotham?"
Catherine scratched her head, then curled her lips in disdain. "That's not challenging at all. But Saber won't let me go to New York …"
Just as her little brain was thinking of some strange plan, a small stone suddenly fell into her hand, waking Catherine up. She looked around, but couldn't find where the stone came from. Tied to the stone was a small piece of paper.
She opened the paper, and there was only one simple sentence.
"You have become the target of a conspiracy. Be careful!"
At the bottom of the paper was a dragon's claw with a sharp horn pointing upwards. This sudden warning didn't scare Catherine. On the contrary, she looked eager.
Tsk, I've had enough of this boring life! Let the interesting storm descend quickly!
Therefore, she happily waved at the protectors hiding in the crowd in the distance. A moment later, a luxurious car stopped beside her. Catherine whistled, opened the car door, and got in.
"Dorothy, let's go home!"
After watching Catherine's luxurious car leave Ridnairo Island, Miss Tang Jing, who had changed into a purple and black dress, sat by the window and drank coffee in a cafe on the second floor. Opposite her was a man who was dressed very formally and looked to be in his thirties.
Compared with Miss Tang Jing's composure, the man looked conflicted.
"Miss, is this really okay? Reveal the Hand's intentions to her. Once the matter is exposed, we'll immediately go to war with the Hand. We're at a disadvantage when Lord Shlaide isn't around. "
"It's precisely because we're at a disadvantage that we shouldn't find a strong enough ally?"
Miss Tang Jing brought the coffee to her mouth and took a sip. She closed her eyes slightly and drew circles on the table with her fingers.
"The ancient covenant can no longer provide favorable support for the Foot Gang. The Hand is ambitious, and the Shadow Warriors are plotting some shocking schemes. Staying with such tigers and wolves won't end well for us. Father is obsessed with the power of evil spirits, so I have to find a new way out for the Foot Gang."
A glint flashed across her beautiful eyes.
"The Devil Gang is very suitable. They're powerful, but they're content with the status quo and don't have much power in New York. Once the alliance is formed, we'll instantly set up a blockade from Gotham to New York. At that time, all the cities near the blockade will fall into the hands of the Foot Gang! The ancient inheritance will blossom with new light in this country! "
"But …"
There was a hint of yearning on the man's face, but he quickly asked another question. "But if we want to form an alliance, shouldn't we just go to the leader of The Devil Gang? Is it worth it to risk war with the Hand to build a good relationship with a little girl like this? "
"Hehe …"
There was a hint of hidden fear in Tang Jing's eyes. She said softly, "You and I have both seen the Devil Gang's style with our own eyes. If we rashly go to him, the best we'll get is banishment. Someone like him won't submit to any threat. But Catherine Anne Hawk is different. This little princess has a jumpy personality and is always a little careless. Most importantly …"
She took a deep breath, and a sincere smile appeared on her face.
"She's extremely loyal to her friends, isn't she? As long as we become her friend and secretly influence the leader of The Devil Gang through her, we can easily achieve our goal.
"The Hand's scheme will be our stepping stone … Most importantly, even if we don't crack this scheme, Mr. Hattori, please tell me, from your perspective, do you really think we can achieve peace with the Hand?"
The man's expression changed. After thinking for a few minutes, he finally sighed.
"Miss, you have great foresight. I'm still far inferior to you. You're right. The Hand has been eyeing the Foot Gang covetously since before we landed. Their elders seem to have been considering swallowing us up for a long time.
"Desperate times call for desperate measures. Then, do you need us to do anything?"
Miss Tang Jing waved her hand.
"No need! I alone am enough. Take the rest of us back to New York and maintain the status quo. Until I come back, don't confront the Hand head-on! "
A hint of disgust appeared on her face.
"Those lunatics are using the power of shadow beasts recklessly. They can't control it at all. In the end, they'll be completely swallowed up by the darkness. Also, Hattori, don't let father know about this for now. He's too impatient. I'm worried that he'll clash with Saber Hawk.
"After all, one force can't accommodate two overlords."
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