The Gods and the Godfather (Continued)
"Such a clever person should have received the news the moment we entered this Island."
After he finished speaking, he slightly raised his eyes.
At the alleyway ahead, several men in black, looking nervous, quickly turned and left.
"Compared to Capone Becky, I'm more interested now in the art on this Island that's famous all over the world."
Looking away, Xia Le said with a smile.
"I'll take you on a tour right away."
Ivy led the way.
Troia has a truly rich artistic atmosphere.
This can be seen from the folk bands that are everywhere in the streets, the unconventional painters with their easels, and the strange layout of the buildings on the Island.
You can hear that melodious music almost everywhere you go.
Even in such an artistically vibrant region, the intrusion of dark forces is still unavoidable.
Under the influence of the Domain, Xia Le could easily see that there were many street thugs fighting or engaging in illegal transactions in dark alleys.
He even noticed an underground boxing ring, where the atmosphere was electric and the shouts were deafening.
But he didn't care about any of that.
On the surface, the West Blue appears calm and peaceful, but in reality, Five Great Mafia Families secretly control everything.
Of course, where there is light, there is also darkness.
Where the sun shines, shadows follow; this is an inherent Truth of human nature.
After a while, Xia Le found a quiet teahouse.
He was on the second floor; there was a band on the first floor, their faces filled with rapture as they played soothing music.
Across from the teahouse, scantily clad women with heavy makeup would occasionally pull men into a dark room and draw the curtains.
Ivy blushed deeply upon seeing this.
Xia Le glanced at it lightly, his expression calm. In his past life, what hadn't he tried?
His gaze shifted and landed on a building three streets away.
"What a Karasu!"
"That man actually came!"
Capone Becky took a puff of his Cigar and trembled all over.
But he quickly calmed down.
Now that the other party had arrived, there was no point in trying to avoid him. Moreover, he was 100% certain that the man had come specifically for him.
Otherwise, how could so many Island in the West Blue happen to appear here by such a coincidence?
"Prepare a generous gift."
"You can't be careless with a man like him."
After straightening his robes, Capone Becky took a deep breath and stepped out.
In no time at all, he arrived at the teahouse.
He frowned slightly when he saw the woman across the street.
"Keep these guys quiet today."
"Yes, boss!"
The subordinate quickly replied.
"Wait here."
Capone Becky nodded and walked solemnly into the teahouse.
He barely dared to make a sound as he lifted his foot, and to show respect and friendliness, he had previously removed the pistol from his waist, the dagger from his body, and the Short Blade.
He knew very well that if the other party harbored any ill intentions, no matter what preparations he made, he would not escape death.
Instead, the best approach is to make every effort to leave a good impression on the other person.
Upon reaching the second floor, Capone Becky saw a tall, strong man, almost twice his height, standing by the window, dressed in loose casual clothes.
He was deeply moved at first sight.
The opponent's strength was almost visible to the naked eye, and they showed no signs of restraint.
Opposite him sat a pretty woman in a pink dress with a knife at her waist.
"The Supreme Commander of the West Blue, tasked with capturing Pirate King Roger and Golden Lion Shiki."
"Vice Admiral Xia Le!"
"And, Colonel Ivy."
In an instant, information about the two people in front of him flashed through his mind, and his expression became even more solemn.
Approaching slowly and quietly with a hint of respect, Capone Becky bowed.
"Capone Becky, here to pay his respects to Vice Admiral Xia Le."
His voice was neither loud nor soft, loud enough for the two people in front of him to hear, but not loud enough to disturb them.
Ivy immediately turned around.
"Who are you?"
Capone Bege immediately laughed and said, "There are Five Great Mafia Families in the West Blue."
"My Capone Family is one of them."
Upon Wen Yan, Ivy frowned immediately. "The Mafia?"
She felt that the Navy had absolutely no connection with the Mafia, and instinctively felt a sense of disgust towards them.
Upon seeing the other person's appearance, Capone Becky's heart skipped a beat, and he glanced cautiously at the man sitting opposite him.
When he realized that the other party didn't react much, he didn't breathe a sigh of relief and quickly explained again.
"Please rest assured, Colonel Ivy."
"My Capone Family abandoned many illegal and shady dealings in the past, and now we only engage in legitimate business activities."
He paused.
"Only when encountering other families do we resort to slightly more drastic measures."
Ivy didn't believe it and just snorted.
After that, no more sound was heard.
Inside the quiet teahouse.
Capone Becky, however, was under immense pressure, his forehead already covered in beads of sweat.
The man before him exuded a terrifying sense of oppression even without speaking. He knew this was due to the man's reputation and his own formidable strength.
In the face of the other party, I felt as insignificant and powerless as an ant.
After a long time.
"Capone Becky."
Two years ago, you sent me a batch of gifts.
The sudden sound made Capone Becky flinch and immediately look up.
"Yes, Vice Admiral General!"
Xia Le smiled slightly, his gaze fixed on the other person, and he could see the tension and fear in this Mafia boss.
"Don't be so nervous."
"I really like your gift, so..."
"Clan Head Capone, please straighten your back before we continue our conversation!"
Capone Becky flinched, a flicker of hesitation and uncertainty crossing his eyes.
But soon, he decided to follow the other party's suggestion and slowly straightened his back.
However, given his height, even if Xia Le sat there, he still had to look up at her, which made him seem somewhat inferior from the start.
"Are there Five Great Mafia Families in the West Blue?"
Xia Le asked softly.
"Yes."
Capone Becky answered.
"Then, besides you, why have the other four never contacted me?"
Xia Le suddenly asked.
This unexpected question left Capone Becky stunned, unsure how to answer for a moment.
But the other person answered that question for him.
"Perhaps they simply don't take me seriously."
"Or perhaps, Clan Head Capone, you are more thoughtful than they are."
Xia Le murmured.
Capone Becky shuddered, sweat beading on his back.
He suspected that the other person's words were a test or probe, but he dared not doubt it.
"Vice Admiral, you flatter me."
With difficulty, Capone Becky's mind raced.
"I plan to establish an organization."
Suddenly, Xia Le casually mentioned it.
"I only had this idea a while ago, but I've only made a real decision today."
Capone Becky hesitated to reply for a moment, listening intently.
The other person seemed to be deep in thought, and after a moment, spoke softly.
"I've decided to recruit you into this organization."
Capone Becky's eyes widened suddenly as he looked at the man in front of him. "What?"
"But there are conditions for joining my organization."
"I want you to unify the entire Underworld of the West Blue."
"The other four Mafia have no reason to exist anymore."
Xia Le said calmly.
"Unify the Underworld?!"
"This!!"
Capone Becky's pupils contracted.
He was caught off guard and forced to join the organization, leaving him no room to refuse. In fact, he didn't dare to refuse at all.
But what frustrates him even more is that he has to unify the entire West Blue Underworld and eliminate the other four Mafia families.
If he could do that, why would he still be in this state?
"I will help you take care of this."
"In exchange, the entire West Blue Navy's various expenditures will also require your support."
The words drifted out lightly.
A gentle breeze suddenly swept through the teahouse on the second floor.
Capone Becky was stiff all over, his expression shifting unpredictably.