Meanwhile, in Country R...
"Are you sure they will come?" Chris's questioning tone once again came into the men's ears.
Eun rolled his eyes. "No, that is why we are waiting here for them." he couldn't believe how nervous the man was. It wasn't a necessity to have the Bei family on their side, but it would prove a crucial factor.
Mou's eyes didn't leave the hill he was looking up to. It was said that Bei family held power beyond imagination. While he held the best position in terms of business in Country T by a mile, he was still just a baby in their eyes. Their underground forces had zero information whatsoever, essentially no one could infiltrate and share information, and that everyone they fought with... Ended up dying and telling no tales.
Cerim had a look of anticipation on his face. "The Bei family is fabled to have some of the worst torture techniques known to man! I must see it for myself." Cerim was glowing in a... creepy way. If that's a nice way to put it.
"I wonder if we could see the matriarch of the Bei family, it would be nice to have some confirmation on identities." Nio mumbled, he was apprehensive due to it not being confirmed that the Bei family still rules absolutely.
"Quiet." Mou sternly ordered. As the grass on the hill rustled.
One, two, three, four people walked to the top of the hill. All of them completely wearing black with only their eyes showing.
Mou's gaze immediately shifted to a small badge on the shoulder of each of the people... 'The mark of the Bei family, I never knew they would accept to meet.' Mou had miscalculated. He thought he might need some more convincing, but it turns out that they are already here.
All four people suddenly turned into silhouettes. As they suddenly appeared in front of Mou.
"We apologize for our tardiness." The voice of what seemed to be the leader gave a 'sincere' apology.
Mou couldn't tell if the person was male or female, he now became certain these were Bei family members... Also that their strength has not diminished!
It was a fable that the Bei family taught students how to use the darkness and shadows to their advantage, it was the perfect cover. Right in front of the enemy, yet they couldn't see them...
"Mmm, I see the Bei family is stronger than ever." Mou gave a simple comment, but the authority in his voice made the leader's eyebrow rise.
"Smart." The leader commented as they all stayed still.
Nio and Cerim were inwardly gushing. 'If they could appear like that then... Their strength hasn't diminished!' That meant they could try to learn some of the Bei family's tricks if they could.
"What do I owe to the pleasure of being contacted secretly about our former enemy being prepared to attack the Guillard family?" The leader asked in a deadpanned voice.
Eun slightly stepped forward and confidently rose his head. "It was a rumor that old Madam Bei considered Loum Guillard an enemy. Is that true?" Eun asked with a lowering smile.
The leader seemed to have smiled. "I don't know, maybe." The response was vague. Nothing indicated any proof for Eun.
*Sigh* Eun took a step back, since he couldn't find any information it might not be their time yet...
"Will you accept our deal?" Mou asked with a blank face.
The leader looked over Mou. "Why do you think we are here?" The response gave them an answer they all wanted.
Mou put out his hand. "It's nice to be working with you." His eyes gleamed as a dark look overtook his eyes.
"Haha, it seems the rumors of Mou Guillard were true. Dangerous and decisive." The leader chuckled as they put out their hand to shake.
'Damn. I can't even tell by their hand.' Mou was struggling to find any clues on the person in front of him. Least he knows it could be a random shopkeeper. He couldn't afford to offend the Bei family so he didn't pry.
The leader's eyes gleamed. "I see you want to know who I am." The leader had read Mou's mind.
Eun rubbed his chin. It was interesting to watch Mou lose at his own game!
"If you wouldn't mind." Mou brazenly asked for their face to be shown.
The leader started to laugh heartily. Holding their stomach from the pain. "Oh lord, just as I was told. Do you want to know something"? The leader reached for his face covering.
Mou didn't react but blankly looked on at the leader. "What do you mean?" He asked, was this going to someone's plan?
The leader took off his face mask. Along with his 3 other companions. Everyone's but Mou's mouth gaped from shock. While Mou's eyes rippled.
"Word for word. Everything you spoke off was informed to me ahead of time by someone." The man showed his white teeth as he smiled.
"D-Designer H-Hill?" Nio could realize the man just from his voice alone. Designer Hill was a phenom in the fashion industry. Not only for women but also for men. He was highly sought after but even he would struggle to get his attention...
"Ahh, indeed superstar Nio. Imagine my utter disbelief when I got a report showing your prowess in the underworld..." Hill gave a sly smile.
It was rumored the Bei family was crumbling, their leader hasn't been seen since the old Madam got too old. Some said their businesses just fell into different hands... But having the world's most coveted designer as part of the underworld... Their influence hadn't weakened. But rather strengthened!
"I'm sure you've also seen the men behind me. They all are part of my special team to keep up my appearances. Now, shall we get to the fun part?" Hill gave a wry smile.
Mou nodded. "Since you know what is happening in Country R, I would like to know why you hadn't acted yet." Mou had one last question.
Hill chuckled. 'Indeed, Miss is someone who rules above all. To be able to calculate exactly what the man would say... Oh dear, I'm gushing again.'
"We haven't been ordered to do anything," Hill replied sharply.
It wasn't a case of they couldn't... But they couldn't be bothered. Loum Guillard was nothing in the eyes of their Miss. So why would she order something against him?
Eun looked surprised. "I see... You do have a new leader then." He mumbled, from the rumors the old Madam was a person of action, she would do what she wanted when she wanted. But this new leader seemed to be calculative and would become your worst foe when you least expect it...
Eun gulped. The Bei family was now in the hands of someone truly terrifying!
Hill saw Eun's expression and beamed. 'Miss is indeed worthy of being above all! She is much more dangerous than the old Madam...'
Hill chuckled. "Alright then. Let's prepare our plan of attack." As he walked passed Mou to look at the battle plans...