Kingpin also knew that Toby disliked the Riddler, so after making a small joke, he got down to business:
"Two things."
"First, some news. I've settled the matter with The Hand. They won't keep digging into who wiped out the Neon Gang. You won't have any trouble."
Toby nodded at that, not particularly surprised.
If Kingpin couldn't even handle something this minor, he wouldn't deserve the title of underground emperor.
Kingpin continued, "Second, didn't you want what the Life Foundation spacecraft brought back?"
"I've had someone find out the exact time. The spacecraft will land at the Life Foundation research base in San Francisco at exactly ten tonight. I've arranged a helicopter for you. You can leave after having dinner with your family."
"As for the excuse, I'm holding a Christmas party at the company tonight, right after dinner. As an employee, you should attend, shouldn't you?"
Toby nodded in understanding and didn't ask the idiotic question of how Kingpin knew he wanted the contents of the Life Foundation spacecraft.
He had looked through the USB drive's files on Kingpin's computer, and Kingpin's stand-in had been standing behind him under the pretense of serving tea. It would have been strange if Kingpin didn't know.
It was just that Toby didn't mind Kingpin knowing.
Kingpin had no foreknowledge and didn't know how valuable the Symbiotes truly were, so naturally, he wouldn't offend Toby just to obtain them.
Instead, like now, he would take the initiative to make things convenient for him.
Still, Kingpin had even come up with an excuse for him to leave home. It would be impolite if Toby showed no appreciation at all.
So, for the first time, Toby took the initiative to invite Kingpin over for dinner at his home.
Kingpin, who had always wanted to strengthen