The Adjudicator walked out of the Charlotte Agency.
Killer Zero, who had been thrown outside, came before the Adjudicator and lowered his head. "Sorry, I was no match for them."
Thinking of Charlotte Doyle's terrifying strength, the Adjudicator did not get angry. She merely spoke calmly, "It isn't your fault. Charlotte Doyle is too strong. There's no need to handle this place for now. It seems we'll need the headquarters to send more people."
The Adjudicator knew very well that when she had brought Zero and the others into the Charlotte Agency today, there had certainly been people watching in secret, waiting to see whether she, sent by the High Table, would suffer a setback at the hands of this Legendary Assassin.
Yet not long after entering, Zero and the others had been thrown out. Though Zero could not represent the High Table's honor, it would certainly damage her authority.
At the very least, others would know that she had lost the first exchange.
In seven days, she had to resolve the High Table's judgment perfectly, especially concerning the Bowery and the Continental Hotel. As for Charlotte, given his strength, she believed he would certainly be able to clear the matter through the upper ranks.
After all, Charlotte Doyle's strength was worth that price.
Meanwhile, the King of Bowery stood in his "internet center," listening to Eila's report. He laughed. "So even she has her bad days."
Eila remained composed and did not laugh along with the King of Bowery. Instead, he said, "King, Charlotte can stand against the Adjudicator because he has the strength to do so. After all, he already proved himself outside the Continental Hotel."
"Besides, several of his subordinates are no pushovers. Even that secretary came from the Brotherhood of Assassins."
After pausing, Eila continued, "But we don't have the strength to resist the Adjudicator. And since she suffered a loss at Charlotte's hands, she may very well try to regain face through us and make an example of us."
The King of Bowery pondered for a moment. He knew he could not withstand the High Table's judgment. The High Table would not even need to dispatch many people; he could not resist the Adjudicator's forces alone.
And if they made an example of him, it would be more than simply forcing him to move or surrender his throne. He would likely face death. Unless the Adjudicator followed the Rules strictly, he might have a way to survive—but he would lose everything.
If he lost the Bowery and his subordinates, what difference would there be between that and death? In the end, he would still die at the hands of his former enemies.
At last, the King of Bowery hesitated before saying, "Eila, can we ask Charlotte Doyle for help?"
Eila considered it, then said, "We can try, but what can we offer?"
"What can we offer?" The King of Bowery thought for a long time, yet could not figure out what price would earn Charlotte Doyle's help.
He did not even know why Charlotte Doyle had chosen to protect John Wick.
"Eila, go and try tomorrow. Ask what price we would have to pay for Charlotte Doyle to protect us."
"If Charlotte Doyle can make the High Table stop pursuing John Wick, then they should be able to stop pursuing us as well."
"Even if it means fighting the High Table, our chances will be better with Charlotte Doyle on our side."
Eila nodded to show that he understood.
The King of Bowery stood atop the roof as the frigid wind howled past. Looking at the pigeon coops around him, he thought, I hope we can get through this crisis safely.
He had never imagined that simply giving John Wick a pistol back then would lead to such serious consequences.
The Continental Hotel.
Winston set down his newspaper and looked at the information sent by his subordinates. He muttered, "Charlotte sent John Wick away and humiliated the Adjudicator."
"He's getting ready to go to war with the High Table." Then he thought of Charlotte Doyle's strength, as well as those formidable subordinates of his.
Winston understood very well that the High Table was not a monolith. Given Charlotte's strength, the possibility of negotiating peace with the Adjudicator was not merely possible—it was extremely likely.
Thinking of the situation he was about to face, Winston felt that he needed to do something...
The next day.
"Sign in!"
Ding. Sign-in successful. Received 5,000 Copper Coins.
Charlotte Doyle walked out of his room and entered the Agency's main hall. At this point, every member of the team had arrived.
Ginny carried bread and milk over. "Boss, this is your breakfast."
Charlotte stepped forward and accepted the breakfast from Ginny. After taking a sip of milk, he asked, "How did things go?"
Ginny smiled. "It's all taken care of. Our flight is at ten this morning, directly to Casablanca."
"Also, the matter with Carlos has been settled. He is willing to work for you and become your Adjudicator, but he will not pledge loyalty until we return from this mission."
"His son has not yet completed his training, so Carlos is training him."
"He asked me to pass on his apologies for being unable to join this mission."
Hearing Ginny's report, Charlotte smiled. "Very good. Our team has expanded once again."
"As for this operation, it makes no difference whether Carlos and the others come or not. Let him focus on training his son."
"Once we return from Casablanca, the landlord next door should be back as well. Ginny, complete the Agency's expansion as soon as possible then."
Seeing Charlotte Doyle's confidence, Ginny smiled as well. "I'll get it done as soon as we return. I've also found buyers for the gold and jewelry. We'll dispose of them directly after we get back."
"Boss, once you finish breakfast, we should prepare to head to the airport."
Charlotte Doyle nodded. He glanced at the others, then said to Iruka, "Iruka, how are the three of you prepared? This mission will not be easy."
"Please rest assured, Lord Charlotte. We are ready for the mission," Iruka answered respectfully.
"Leave it to me! Please rest assured, the Lotus of Konoha will bloom once again."
Charlotte smiled at Rock Lee's passionate appearance. After quickly finishing his bread, he said, "Let's go!"
As for Sasuke Uchiha, he still wore that cool expression and said nothing.
Not long after Charlotte Doyle and the five others left, the Adjudicator, who was in a room at the Continental Hotel, received the information immediately.
She also learned of Charlotte's flight and its destination: Casablanca.
Looking at the subordinate reporting before her, the Adjudicator muttered, "Is he going to see the Elder?"
She then glanced at the watch on her wrist and said, "Six days remain..."
Meanwhile.
Eila stared solemnly at the tightly shut doors of the Charlotte Agency, where a sign reading "Temporarily Closed" hung.
He knew they were in trouble.
Charlotte Doyle had actually left—and every single one of them had gone with him. The Agency had even temporarily ceased operations.
Their way out was gone. Eila did not hesitate any longer and immediately rushed back to the Bowery to report this situation to the King of Bowery.
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