8 Black Snake Gang (1/2)
Black Snake Gang's secret headquarters.
”Big brother Snake, please avenge this little brother's grievance.” The little brother pleaded on his knees.
In front of him was a man in his middle ages, standing upright as he listened to his little brother's pleading with a frown.
They weren't real blood brothers. 'Brother' was a term commonly used to show ones' closeness to another. For a group of criminals working together, a heavy emphasis is placed upon bonds and loyalty. Whether they are the bigger or the smaller brother within the gang is determined by their hierarchy.
Big brother Snake was the boss of the Black Snake Gang and a 2nd step awakener. He was able to possess his current strength due to the benefits received from doing dirty businesses for the nobles backing them. He used to be a poor commoner. There was no other way of receiving Awakening Pills, which were monopolized by the nobles.
”Little brother Thorpe, what happened?” Snake frowned as he looked at Thorpe's tattered look.
Thorpe was the big brother thug; Leon had encountered the other night.
”I was beaten up by a kid. He did not put our Black Snake Gang in his eyes even after I warned him.” Thorpe said hatefully.
”How is that possible?” Snake deepened his frown. The Commoner's District and the area between it and the Royal Crawford University was all part of his territory. He knows that Thorpe was one of his best men among the unawaken. Thorpe should've been able to put up a fight and not be thrashed so badly.
”H-he should have already awakened. He was very skillful at throwing chicken bones and finished off our group of 3 brothers in the brink of an eye. However, he should be a commoner.” Thorpe didn't recognize Leon's uniform as it had been dirtied by his impurities.
'Chicken bones? What nonsense are talking about.' Snake thought but didn't voice his thoughts. He knew Thorpe was simple minded but wouldn't make joke on a serious matter.
”An awaken that isn't a noble…? Is he from another gang? What is he doing our territory by starting trouble?” Are the other gangs getting restless and started eyeing our territory?” Snake rubbed his chin as he voiced his thoughts, clearly overthinking the matter.
His gang was not the only gang residing in the Capital. There were 3 other powerful gangs besides his own; the Azure Wolf Gang, the Red Salamander Gang, and the White Ferret Gang.
The Capital is divided into the Upper District and the Commoner's District, which is also called the Lower District. The Upper District is located within the inner area of the Capital, while the Lower District is located on the outer area.
”What should we do, big brother Snake?” Thorpe asked.
”For now, you need to go investigate his background. If he does not belong to any gang, you may call Arlo and Gower to assist you in apprehending then bring him to me.” Snake ordered.
Arlo and Gower were his right-hand and left-hand man. Both were experts at fighting and are both 1st step awakeners.
”Right away, Big brother Snake.” Thorpe answered.
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Back at the big villa, Dwight and Leon sitting down at a table, drinking tea, while Lynne was standing at the side serving them.
She did not have to be the one serving them tea as there are servants in the villa, however she was interested in listening in on their conversation.
”Old man, although the toxins have been expelled from your body, unblocking your meridians and allowed you to make a breakthrough as a result. The toxins had stayed in your body for a long time, damaging your vitals and your organs are showing signs of failure.
You will need further medical treatment to fully recover. Unfortunately, I do not have the tools required to treat you at this moment.” Leon stated.
”Huh? Do you have special eyes or something? How do you know if my grandpa's organs are failing or not?” Lynne doubted.
”I do not need to see directly to know. I can still hear, smell, and feel your grandpa's pulse to find out. It is my skill as a doctor.” Leon answered her doubts.
”What? I thought you were an alchemist. How did you suddenly become a doctor?” Lynne asked in confusion.
Leon was a bit speechless and looked at the old man only to see he shared the same confused look. Leon had no choice but to clear their doubts.
”I have always been a doctor. It's just how can I become a doctor without having some foundations in alchemy? I can be considered an alchemist and a doctor.”