Kingpin's Intent

The Arbiter sneered, "Will you catch a disease from it?"

The King of Bowery's confident expression vanished. He looked at the Arbiter and said, "I wouldn't recommend you eat it."

He then looked the Arbiter up and down before asking, "What brings you here?"

The Arbiter arrogantly tilted his head slightly. "I want to see a place where something didn't happen."

The King of Bowery stared at the Arbiter and asked, "A place where nothing happened?"

The Arbiter said, word by word, "A place where you didn't kill John Wick."

The King of Bowery lowered his eyelids and said in a deep voice, "I always thought I could decide for myself whether or not to execute a bounty contract."

"John Wick and I have no quarrel."

Hearing the King of Bowery's explanation, the Arbiter handed his umbrella to Eila, who was standing nearby, and then said, "And you, knowing John intended to go against the High Table, gave him a seven-shot Kimber 1911, didn't you?"

After speaking, the Arbiter took a handgun from his briefcase and said to the King of Bowery, "Specifically, this Kimber 1911."

After showing the King of Bowery the weapon John Wick had used, the Arbiter put the handgun back in his briefcase and walked up to the King of Bowery. "You gave John Wick seven bullets."

"The High Table gives you seven days."

Hearing the Arbiter's words, the King of Bowery asked, "What do I need seven days for?"

The Arbiter said expressionlessly, "To settle your affairs, find a new home for your birds."

"In seven days, you will abdicate the Throne."

Hearing the Arbiter's words, the King of Bowery couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"Ah, ha, ha, ha!"

Then the King of Bowery's laughter grew louder, and he threw the umbrella in his hand to the ground, saying:

"Darling, do you know what the Bowery is, Arbiter?"

"Do you know what happens when I wave my hand?"

The King of Bowery waved his hand now, making a vivid gesture, and continued, "No one can replace me and take the Throne."

"Because I am the Throne, baby."

"I am the Bowery!"

The King of Bowery glared at the Arbiter and said, "I am the kind of thing you wouldn't deign to look at when walking down the street at night."

"The Bowery is mine, and mine alone!"

The Arbiter's expression remained cold as he spoke, "Don't think you're above the rules. No one is an exception."

"You have seven days."

After delivering this final sentence, the Arbiter turned and left the rooftop. (he) was heading to the next location.

At this moment, John Wick had followed Iruka to the docks of Hell's Kitchen.

Iruka was in conversation with a gangster, and then handed over the special kunai that Charlotte had given to John.

After receiving the kunai, the gangster turned and entered a building.

In a room on the top floor of Fisk Tower, Bullseye walked in and said, "Kingpin, someone came with a token from Charlotte. They want to use our smuggling route to send someone to Casablanca."

Hearing it was a token from Charlotte, Kingpin's mind immediately thought of that man – the one who, using cold weapons, had single-handedly slaughtered the top three gangs in Hell's Kitchen at the time, and had emerged unscathed.

Kingpin had taken over the gangs' assets and legacy afterward, but failing to recruit Charlotte had always been a regret of his.

Recalling his thoughts, Kingpin looked at Bullseye, thinking with a hint of regret, Without Charlotte, Bullseye is still a decent helper.

Then Kingpin asked, "Do you know who they want to send away?"

Bullseye paused, then replied, "According to the report from the subordinates at the docks, it should be John Wick."

Kingpin murmured, "John Wick, another legendary assassin!"

"Since someone has come with Charlotte's token, make the arrangements. Remember to collect the token and send it to me quickly."

"This is a favor!"

Bullseye, upon hearing Kingpin's command, hesitated for a moment before speaking, "1.4 billion US dollars, and offending the High Table. Is it worth it?"

Kingpin laughed, "I am the King of Hell's Kitchen. Besides, I don't owe loyalty to the High Table. Their rules don't apply to me here."

"As for John Wick's bounty, don't worry about it. Not only is it difficult to claim, but it would also offend Charlotte. There's no need."

"Understood." Bullseye then exited the room.

Watching Bullseye leave, Kingpin turned to look out the window, gazing in the direction of The Continental Hotel, and murmured, "The Continental Hotel, the High Table, Charlotte. It seems the underworld of New York is about to change again."

At this moment, the gangster who had communicated with Iruka emerged from the room and said, "It's settled. He can come with me."

Iruka nodded and said, "Thank you."

Then (he) turned to John Wick and said, "Just follow him. He will take you to your destination."

"Once we arrive in Casablanca, John, you can do things your way."

"As for the rest of us, we'll enter through official channels. It should be faster than yours."

"When you meet the High Table Elders, we'll show up too."

"John, take care."

After patting John Wick on the shoulder, Iruka turned and got back into the car he came in, returning to the Charlotte Agency.

Watching Iruka leave, John Wick took a deep breath and followed the gangster in front of him away from the dock.

Charlotte Agency.

Charlotte was currently reading the latest information in the newspaper when her phone suddenly rang. She picked it up and saw that the caller ID was Kingpin.

Charlotte answered without hesitation.

"Good afternoon, Charlotte!"

Hearing the voice on the other end, Charlotte smiled, "Good afternoon, Kingpin."

"In your fight against the High Table, do you, Mr. Charlotte, require any assistance from Hell's Kitchen?"

Listening to Kingpin's overture on the phone, Charlotte said directly, "This is a small matter, Kingpin."

"The confrontation with the High Table will be over soon."

Despite Charlotte's refusal, Kingpin on the other end didn't seem to care and continued, "If you need anything, you can always come to me. I'm willing to support you."

"Thank you!" Charlotte Doyle then hung up the phone.

Looking at the phone in his hand, Charlotte Doyle murmured, "This old guy, why is he still not giving up on me?"

Ever since Kingpin had witnessed some of his Strength, he had shown him great goodwill, wanting to recruit him, but had never succeeded.

However, their relationship was still quite good.

Sometimes, when Bullseye couldn't deal with certain enemies, Kingpin would place orders with him and ask him to take action.

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