Kapitel 40: The Crows Enter

How do you take full control of District 14?

That is very simple; for everything, there is a way water flows, and the easiest thing to achieve is to take control of a dark world when everyone is focused on the Ghouls.

On top of a building, Kenzo, dressed in a simple outfit, dialed a number and said, "Tonight will be it. Clean up all of District 14, except that bar, and don't touch the friends who have a relationship with us."

"Understood, master!"

Kenzo smoked a cigarette to alleviate the itching sensations in his body because if, for some reason, they drew the CCG's attention, they would face humans much sooner than expected, and that was not a priority for him.

"First, let's subdue the Ghouls..."

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In the heart of the tumultuous District 14, a dark organization known as the Three-Eyed Crow was about to write a new chapter in its quest for power and supremacy. This group, led by the enigmatic Kenzo, had outlined a meticulous plan to take absolute control of the district, and they would spare no effort to achieve it.

Kenzo knew that the first step in his ambitious strategy was to establish contacts with the criminal underworld operating in District 14. Their targets included gangs, drug dealers, the feared Yakuza, and others with nefarious intentions. They infiltrated stealthily, gathering crucial information and studying the operations that generated income for these individuals.

Once they had obtained this data, they simply eradicated all members of these groups in one fell swoop. Because they were Ghouls, even their corpses disappeared without a trace in a single night.

Understanding the enemy was a fundamental aspect of the Three-Eyed Crow organization's strategy. They had studied their targets to perfection and determined which of them could be coerced and which would resist. Groups that refused to submit were ruthlessly eliminated, and their businesses were passed on to the organization in seemingly legitimate transactions that were, of course, facilitated with money.

A hefty sum of laundered money was simply something impossible to refuse for any lawyer, prosecutor, or judge. Anyone could die at the hands of a Ghoul tomorrow. Who would care about something like this when even some detectives accepted money for information?

Who pays for the new car and the mortgage on the house? Obviously, with their tiring jobs, no one can generate extra money, so with just a few thousand dollars, they were secretly working for the organization without many problems.

Even if they were Ghouls, a crucial part of the plan involved acquiring legal businesses without arousing suspicions from unbribed authorities. Intermediaries and front men were the key to concealing the true ownership of these businesses. In this way, the organization gained an apparently legitimate presence in the district in just a few days while continuing its operations in secrecy without any interruptions.

And although very few dare to go out at night for the moment, there are still customers who have lost all fear of being devoured by Ghouls and go out to have fun once a week.

As was well known, District 14 was a refuge for Ghouls who hid and hunted in the darkness. The organization was determined to take control of them and persuade them to join their ranks. Ghouls who refused to accept the offer were eliminated without mercy, while those who accepted became part of the Three-Eyed Crow.

Of course, the Twelve Monkeys organization knew that something was happening, but they didn't know exactly what. Some of their members disappeared without a trace, and their leader did absolutely nothing to prevent it.

In a few days, the meeting would take place. What was the leader of the Twelve Monkeys thinking to continue without major problems with the meeting? Nobody understood, but the message Kenzo sent was quite clear, and he knew they would eventually gather, so he didn't fear it.

As long as they didn't touch the areas of the Twelve Monkeys group, which was actually quite small, everything would be fine, and it wouldn't attract anyone's attention. However, Kenzo didn't know why this would pique the curiosity of someone, someone curious enough to investigate.

But those concerns were unfounded, so he quickly moved on to the final plan before exterminating the Twelve Monkeys group.

New members, both humans and Ghouls alike, underwent rigorous training that taught them to control their abilities and operate in the shadows without being detected. As they grew stronger, some were selected to join the organization's main groups, while others received specific instructions according to their abilities.

"How many members have we lost?" Kenzo asked as he drank a cup of coffee and looked out at the vast landscape from the edifice he was in.

Viper, who was behind him, said, "We lost twelve Ghouls, but we managed to establish a chain of control in districts 4, 13, and 15. They have noticed the changes, so rumors about a new King in this district will begin to spread."

Kenzo actually expected this, which is why he decided to exponentially increase the members of his organization to take control of an entirely new district and ensure that everything remained as quiet as possible, even if problems arose.

"What about the Twelve Monkeys?"

"They are a problem, but everyone seems to understand that they are in a desperate situation, so they haven't made any conspicuous moves. As the meeting is tomorrow, we will decide their fate according to the plan," Viper replied with an indifferent look.

"Killing them wouldn't be a good idea. Do you think a battle would solve this problem?" Kenzo asked with some doubts, after all, he wasn't an exceptionally intelligent being.

Viper thought about it and said, "It's better to eliminate the top leaders of the organization and take their power absolutely. We will be opening bases in the city, so there won't be any problem taking control."

"Then let's do that..."

The organization knew that patience and discretion were their allies in a world where shadows concealed secrets, and survival was at stake.

Over time, District 14 would transform into a stronghold of the Three-Eyed Crow, ready to achieve its ambitious goals in the dark world of Ghouls and humans.

But it wouldn't be so simple from now on because Kenzo had bitten off more than he could chew. After all, this wasn't District 20.