Underworld organizations had arms worldwide but were more present in Ilios than in other nations. Helios had fewer gangs than the other cities because of the arrays that used to be in place, but the commanders were helpless to do anything.
Most gangs were supported by a larger underworld organization, acting as extra revenue or a spy network. Thus, these commanders found it hard to touch these gangs since they were the lesser of two evils. However, one wrong move and their city might be targeted by an underworld organization.
Although the commanders were powerful, there was nothing that these organizations did not resort to. A disease released by underworld gangs even massacred some cities. While the guilds were selfish too, they did not restore to evil deeds, in public at least.
"And how can you guarantee that these artifacts would not land in the wrong hands?" asked Marcel Solis before receiving a glare from Rain. "…your Imperial Majesty."
