Chapter 452 - 452: Negotiation in the Black Market

~ The Day of the Mission ~

In a certain part of City Z, the black market was secretly operating for so many years now. It was located in a slum area. 

The highly populated urban residential area consisting mostly of closely packed, decrepit housing deteriorated infrastructure, inhabited primarily by impoverished people was a perfect place and cover-up for this black market.

Every negotiation happening in the black market was illegal. It was a common venue where people from the underground world were doing their trades and 'under the table' transactions such as drug and illegal firearms trade, prostitution, illegal currency transactions, and human trafficking. The Black market was also known as the shadow market.

Parties engaging in the production or distribution of prohibited goods and services were members of this illegal economy. The Skull Gang and the Dark Knight Organizations dominated the underground world and they were the well-known and powerful organizations participating in the Black market economy.

Several transactions were happening now in the Black market. Different Mafia organizations and gangs were present tonight, doing their own negotiations. The Dark Knight was among those groups.

Each of them was assigned in the different areas in the Black Market. In the case of the Dark Knight Organization, they were doing their transaction in a much more secluded place. It was located in a deteriorated incomplete abandoned building in the southern part of the slum area.

Dozens of black cars were being parked nearby and around the building. Members of the Dark Knight Organization were scattered all over the place, carrying their high-powered firearms.

They secured the place first and now waiting for their leader to arrive. The terrorist group was also on the way to the meeting place. Everyone was on high alert, being cautious for any possible disturbances and surprise attacks from other enemies, especially Skull Gang.

It did not take long when four highly tinted black vans and one armored vehicle arrived in the area. They were the terrorist group who would buy the bio-weapon from the Dark Knight Organization. They were also equipped with high-powered firearms. 

They were about fifty members from their sides including their leader. Most of them including the leader was wearing a monster mask to hide their whole faces. They were speaking a different language. 

That's the reason why the Dark Knight also hired the Azumi Twins. Kelsy would serve as the interpreter. She spoke different languages as the twins worked abroad for several years. They were international assassins.

Kevin was also hiding in his assigned position. From his location, he could clearly see the happenings around the area most especially the area where the negotiation would happen.

They were already anticipating enemies to launch their attacks. They strengthened the security around the area. Intruders would be shot dead once they were spotted. This was a multi-million dollar transaction. No one was allowed to interrupt this.

Soon, the package arrived. An eighteen-wheeler truck parked in front of the abandoned building. That truck was carrying the bio-weapons. A black bulletproof limousine was following the truck. The Dark Lord was there together with Alfonso and other higher-ups of the Dark Knight Organization.

Everything was all set for this negotiation. So far there was no sign of intruders or enemies in the area. Elite bodyguards and fighters of the Dark Knight Organization immediately approached the limousine to welcome their Dark Lord.

Alfonso and the higher-ups stepped out of the car first. Then a man emanating a powerful and intimidating aura came out last. He was wearing a black suit and black mask to hide his face.

"Dark Lord, Red dragon, and his men have already arrived. They were now waiting for you inside," One of the members of the Dark Knight informed them.

The Dark Lord just nodded at him before signaling Alfonso and other higher-ups to follow him. Soon, they went inside the building as they were escorted by dozens of men. Red Dragon was the alias of the leader of the terrorist group.

Kelsy was already entertaining Red Dragon when the Dark Lord arrived inside. They immediately greeted each other. The Red Dragon was also surrounded by his men. They couldn't trust each other yet. This was the first time they would negotiate with each other.

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Meanwhile, The Skull Gang members and Catseye's team were just waiting for Black Shadow's signal. Unknown to the members of Dark Knight Organization, Black Shadow had already broken their security.

He was already there in the place of negotiation, hiding in shadows as he took note of the numbers of enemies present and their respective locations.

The Skull Gang Members were divided into two groups. Spike and Sherlock were both leading their team consisting of twenty elite men on each team. On the other hand, Catseye's team was also divided into two groups, Brother Yu and Brother Yan were leading the group.

Phantom didn't go with them while Charles was also working independently without a team just like Black Shadow. Elle gave Charles a special task tonight. The good thing was all their communications were connected to each other.

When he was done assessing the situation, Black Shadow contacted each team. He gave them vital information that would help them implement their plan. All teams were now all ears on Black Shadow.

"The Dark Knight members surrounded the area… about 15 meters radius from the place of negotiation. Be careful, snipers were hiding in the dark, about twenty of them. I will give you a go signal once I eliminate all the snipers."

"Did you see the eighteen-wheeler truck? That's the package. You must secure it no matter what. Be careful. There are also men guarding the truck, inside and outside."

Black Shadow continued reporting while taking notes of the position of the snipers.

"Red Dragon and his men are also equipped with high-powered guns, about 40 men on their sides. The Dark Lord also arrived. He's wearing a black suit and black mask. Both leaders are being guarded by dozens of men."

"The negotiation is about to start. Let's move."

After saying that, a voice was heard in their communication device. "I will help you clear the area in the southern part. I eliminated five snipers already."

Black Shadow frowned upon hearing that. "Who are you?"

They heard the loud chuckle of the man. "Just call me Catseye version 2.0."