It took less than a week for Lier to decide to go after the gangs and for Kingpin to be arrested.
No one had expected the NYPD to take swift action against a local giant like the United Construction Company just because two citizens had been illegally detained.
No one had expected the mayor to have no intention of cozying up to Kingpin, making dirty deals, and calling them an exchange of favors, either.
The mayor simply wanted Kingpin caught. Rumors soon spread that Kingpin had once nearly hired someone to kill Anthony.
All of New York fell silent, unsure how to react.
The arrest had been swift and unexpected. The ctOS system had also proved its worth, identifying gangs who panicked and tried to flee. They continued to be arrested.
The New York gangs were finished. Now, their only value lay in how much evidence of their ties to other cities could be extracted from them.
Issuing bonds, raising taxes, seeking help from the federal and state governments, and drawing on various funds and reserves all amounted to spending beyond one's means. To squeeze out money, you had to build up credit, and the best way to do that was to demonstrate strength.
Once Anthony grew into a capable politician, New York would become an increasingly reliable source of funds.
"Kingpin's body seems to be reacting badly to the anesthetic and electric shocks. Should we find him a doctor?"
They had been at odds from the very beginning, and they would remain so.
These people wouldn't be safe in prison. Plenty of people wanted them to die behind bars.
"I'll arrange a meeting with the governor right away. And I'm guessing I have plenty of councilmen to visit, too."
"Then that's settled. Go do your best. This is a