Actually, the red-light district is the easiest place to harbor filth and the favorite haunt of gang members.
During the day, it's all about violence, while at night, it's a scene of revelry. This has almost become the daily routine for gang members, as many of them adhere to the motto of seizing the moment. Thus, this place has become their best outlet.
Aphrodite Street, as one of the most bustling areas in the Fidel District, controlling it is tantamount to holding the economic lifeline of the entire district.
Because of this, there are no shortage of people coveting this area. The Titanium Crystal Gang is one of them... and it happens to be one of the most powerful forces in the Aphrodite Street area.
The Flower's Bar, the Titanium Crystal Gang's stronghold. Here, an unknown transaction is taking place.
The leader of the Titanium Crystal Gang, the fearsome 'One-eyed Eagle' of the Fidel District, is sitting across from a young man. If no one told you, you would never connect this anxious middle-aged man with the ruthless leader of the Titanium Crystal Gang.
The 'One-eyed Eagle' Smurl looked at the young man in front of him, and cold sweat dripped from his forehead. Although the other's appearance seemed a bit tender, Smurl didn't dare to underestimate him. Not only because of the formidable force he represented, but also because the young man himself exuded a strong sense of oppression.
— Jonas Ventin.
The sole heir of the Ventin Consortium, known for his ruthlessness and extraordinary methods. Even though the Alt District is far from the Fidel District, Jonas's reputation remains unaffected.
Of course, Smurl had his doubts, but when he saw the weapon in the woman's hand beside the young man and the employee bracelet on her wrist, he confirmed the young man's identity.
Falsifying a Consortium employee bracelet is a despicable act. If the Ventin Consortium found out, it would undoubtedly lead to a hefty bounty.
Because of this, many people would rather forge the identity of a peacekeeping force than a Consortium employee. Smurl didn't believe anyone would take such a risk to deceive him.
And now, although Smurl didn't know why the other party came to the Fidel District, he was very clear that he couldn't offend this bigshot.
As for the cooperation mentioned by the other party... if he wanted to play along and deceive the other, Smurl was very good at it, just dragging it on until the gentleman felt troubled. As long as they didn't fall out, everything would be fine.
But this Mr. Jonas seemed to be up to no good. In just a few minutes of confrontation, he was starting to feel overwhelmed.
However, the other party didn't mention the content of this so-called cooperation, which inevitably made Smurl somewhat uncertain.
"Aphrodite Street, what a good place... I even want to invest here, but it's a pity."
Jonas sighed, and Eiffel, who was beside him, couldn't help but look at Jonas a few more times after hearing this. But the latter ignored the girl's gaze and said directly:
"Mr. Smurl, you should be quite familiar with this place... I wonder what your opinion of it is?"
Hearing Jonas's words, Smurl couldn't help but be taken aback. After realizing the meaning behind the other party's words, he hesitated for a moment before speaking:
"Aphrodite Street... indeed one of the most prosperous areas in the Fidel District, and unlike other areas, its economy is rooted in the culture of the Fidel District... As long as our gangs are still here, Aphrodite Street will never decline."
Smurl's clear logic and profound understanding of the place surprised Jonas. The words spoken by the other party didn't seem like something a gang leader would say, but considering his background, everything seemed normal.
Smurl Lit, born in the Smil District, came from an elite family and received education far superior to that of ordinary people since childhood. However, after the decline of the family, several brothers fought for the family property, and he, the one who failed, was framed and sent to prison. After coming out, he could only live in the slums.
Such a tortuous experience didn't defeat him. Instead, it made him more mature and stable. After coming to the Fidel District, he unleashed his hidden abilities and in just a few years, developed an unknown small gang into one of the largest gangs in the Fidel District.
These were the information Miss Eiffel collected before coming. Thinking of this, Jonas suddenly became interested in recruiting talents.
But he didn't show it and instead said:
"That's true, but there is also a fatal problem here."
Smurl's face showed a hint of confusion, and then he heard the other party continue:
"Don't you think, with so many forces entrenched here, it's too chaotic?"
Hearing this, Smurl's gaze flickered, as if he guessed what the other party was going to say. He asked:
"What does Mr. Jonas mean?"
"With too many forces, it's easy to cause chaos. Different forces jostle against each other, which hampers Aphrodite Street," Jonas said, pausing before continuing, "And I really want to participate in the construction of Aphrodite Street, but I can't find a stable partner... "
He raised his head and looked at Smurl, asking:
"I wonder if you can be my help?"
Hearing this, Smurl's expression changed slightly, and then a battle began in his mind.
He was very conflicted. After a while, he heard the other party continue with a hint of regret in his voice:
"It seems that Mr. Smurl doesn't have this idea, then I can only..."
"Hold on!" Smurl quickly stopped the other party.
His expression changed constantly, and after a moment, he gritted his teeth and said:
"Mr. Jonas, how do you want us to help you?"
Smurl was very clear that what the other party said just now was more of a threat than regret.
Obviously, the Titanium Crystal Gang was not necessary. If the other party wanted to, he could choose any gang in Aphrodite Street... Although he didn't know in what form the "mutual help" mentioned by Jonas would appear, for most gangs in Aphrodite Street, it was definitely not friendly.
After all, the other party said at the beginning, Aphrodite Street is too chaotic.
The only way was to liquidate all the forces in Aphrodite Street except for the gangs cooperating with him.
Hearing Smurl's words, Jonas smiled, then said:
"I just need Mr. Smurl to do me a small favor..."