Free Web NovelChapter 1996: Chapter 480: Reunion with an Old Friend, The Ones Who Slipped Through the Net (Part 6)
Was she always looking for him? A faint smile appeared at the corner of Yue Yi’an’s mouth. He lowered his eyes and let out a quiet laugh, as the image of the girl’s gentle face floated in his mind, warming somewhere deep in his heart.
Yun Miao, seeing the young man’s lovesick expression, furrowed his brows. A weakling who can barely be called a man, and he dares to covet his sister?
Fingers tapped lightly on the table, pulling Yue Yi’an back from his daydream. Seeing Yun Miao’s cold and warning gaze, his heart skipped a beat, and he couldn’t help but lower his eyes: "Thank you for saving my cousin. I will tell you everything you want to know, in every detail."
Before Arturo took the position, the internal struggle was even more perilous than it is now. He had six older brothers, each with their own forces, and they used every underhanded trick to vie for leadership. Three brothers died in the conflict, and the remaining three fought bitterly. Since Arturo was young, the others paid him no mind, yet he was the one who ultimately ascended to the throne. Once in power, he began a bloodbath, eliminating his brothers’ forces one by one, grasping power firmly. If one understands Arturo’s rise to power, it becomes clear that his capabilities alone couldn’t have achieved this, and there must have been a mysterious force supporting him from the shadows.
Indeed, it was true. Back then, Arturo relied on the secretive force to help him ascend and later to pacify the forces of each brother, securing power in his hands. That person, or rather that force, was Arturo’s great benefactor.
"My aunt told me that once, when she and Arturo were sleeping in the middle of the night, someone suddenly appeared in their room. She pretended to be asleep and saw the usually proud and bloodthirsty Arturo kneel before this person. This person told him to do certain things, and Arturo agreed without hesitation. She found it strange and paid extra attention. Later, she discovered Arturo often contacted this person, helping them do things secretly until one day she heard the name ’Queen.’ Arturo realized she was pretending to be asleep, and murderous intent arose, but my aunt managed to deceive him. However, since then, Arturo’s affection for her waned... "
Saying this, Yue Yi’an suddenly thought of something and said, "Arturo has a token, which he treasured greatly. He used this token to communicate with the Queen every time..."
A token?
Yun Miao raised his brows slightly. When Arturo came to power, Ji Lanyi was still wearing toddler’s pants, so someone else helped Arturo rise to power. Judging by the token, it was a force, hidden in the shadows, indirectly controlling the Mafia by supporting Arturo to achieve some unspeakable goal. Later, Ji Lanyi inadvertently joined this organization, becoming the Queen, taking control of this force. Naturally, because of the token’s role, Arturo had to obey her directly.
Yun Miao instantly understood this point. No wonder Ji Lanyi reached such heights in just a decade or so. Starting from scratch would have been impossible. But what kind of entity was this organization, and what was its purpose?
"I don’t even know the current situation within the Mafia. I’ve been on the run all this time. If it weren’t for her, I’d probably be dead by now." Yue Yi’an looked at Mingyue with gratitude in his eyes.
Yun Miao glanced at Mingyue: "Bring Yue Songlan here."
Mingyue instantly understood Yun Miao’s intention. Yue Songlan is Arturo’s son, and by using Yue Songlan’s name, they could indirectly control the Mafia and delve into the force hidden behind the Queen.
The Mafia is the largest dark force in Europe, with its influence spread worldwide. Controlling the Mafia would set everything into motion easily.
Yue Yi’an frowned and said, "My cousin, he..."
He didn’t want his cousin involved in these power struggles. He promised his aunt to let his cousin have an ordinary life.
Yun Miao raised his eyebrows slightly, smiling faintly: "We’re already in this whirlpool of power. Where in this world could there be a haven? Your aunt is too naïve. If you don’t fight, there’s only death."
Yue Yi’an pressed his lips together, giving her a deep look, and had to admit, she was right.
Eventually, whether it’s Parker or Riche who takes power, they won’t forget about his cousin, this loose end. They will definitely hunt him down to the end. By that time, no matter where he flees, there will be only death. It would be better to act while the enemy is not yet fully prepared, perhaps there might be some chance of success.
