Chapter 128 Shadow Duke

"So, Mr. Suren, you suspect that those Outer God followers are using the spread of the Red Death to achieve widespread contamination?"

Listening to Suren's information, Lena's expression also became very solemn.

If that were the case, things would be really urgent.

Suren nodded, "Yes. This Red Death hasn't spread on a large scale yet, but it already has a tendency to spread in the lower classes. If we don't find a way to stop it, the consequences could be disastrous."

After a pause, he continued, "The trouble is that the only useful information about the source of the medicine is that we know a nickname, 'Curator.' The medicine also can't be detected with any problems. It's hard to convince the public."

"..."

Lena frowned and pondered, listening.

But she really didn't understand the gangs, and she hadn't even heard of this "Curator" at all.

Thinking about it, she said, "Or, should we ask Sister Sabina? She has a deep understanding of the gangs in Lingdun City, maybe she knows something?"

Suren naturally thought of this method. The Dawn organization already has a relatively mature intelligence system in the camp and must know more than he does himself.

But it was already late at night. He originally planned to disturb Mr. Black tomorrow, but Lena suddenly mentioned Sabina.

At this time, Lena took out a special-looking communicator and said, "This is an exclusive encrypted communicator between me and Sister Sabina, and she can answer it at any time. I'll try to dial..."

As she spoke, she had already dialed the communicator.

"Moshi moshi?"

"Mmm-hmm."

"..."

The two exchanged a few code words,

Suren listened and found it quite interesting.

As expected of someone who works in espionage, she thought very carefully.

Probably sure that the other party was available, Lena said directly, "Sister Sabina, Mr. Suren has a question to ask you."

Hearing this, the other end of the communicator immediately perked up and a soft, charming voice came, "Oh~ my dear master, are you with Miss Lena? I hope I'm not disturbing you. Oh, I'm already on the train back, but I won't arrive in Lingdun until tomorrow afternoon. Heavens, what a difficult night, I can't wait to see my dearest master..."

Suren listened with a helpless smile.

That voice was so bone-numbing that it felt like being hit by a charm spell even through the communicator.

It immediately reminded people of that charming succubus.

Sabina's peaches... truly missed.

It really seemed to have magic. Once those enchanting images appeared in his mind, they couldn't be dispelled.

Because it was an open call, Lena heard the entire conversation and chuckled, "Sister Sabina is like a cold queen to outsiders. But she's like a different person to Mr. Suren."

On the other end of the communicator, Sabina didn't avoid the master-servant relationship at all and said directly, "Oh, of course. Lena, you don't understand the feelings between me and my master."

As she spoke, she coquettishly said, "It's been so long since we last met, does master miss his most gentle and considerate maid?"

Listening to these words, Lena covered her mouth and giggled non-stop.

Suren shook his head helplessly, ignoring the topic and saying directly, "There are some important things that require some information... Have you heard of the 'Curator'? Or what channels can be used to find relevant people?"

He'd talk about serious business first. As for the other things... they could talk about it when they met.

It was impossible to explain clearly through the communicator anyway.

Hearing Suren talk about serious business, Sabina put away that frivolity and replied, "I've heard of him. He's a guy whose true identity is a mystery and rarely appears. There isn't much information about him. Master, is this person important?"

Suren: "Yes, very important. I need to grasp that guy's information, the sooner the better."

Sabina: "If that's the case... I do have a channel that's likely to find information. It's the 'Shadow Duke' who claims to be the King of Lingdun. He holds a Full Moon Ball twice a month, and I happen to have a 'ticket.' I'll come and meet you tomorrow night..."

Suren was a little surprised and nodded, "Okay!"

Without much chatting, he hung up the communicator.

Lena then opened her mouth and asked curiously, "Mr. Suren, who is that 'Shadow Duke'?"

Suren's eyes were deep, and he pondered for a moment before saying, "The king of the underground gangs in Lingdun."

.......

Before coming to Luying, Suren knew the great name of this "Shadow Duke."

Moreover, people who can come into contact with this name are usually of no low status.

That "Shadow Duke" is very mysterious. Starting from twenty or thirty years ago, he has been the real king of the underground gangs in Lingdun.

Many people's minds only have two kinds of people in this world, those who abide by the rules and those who don't.

But there is actually a third kind.

That is, the people who set the rules.

And this "Shadow Duke" is the godfather who sets the rules for the Lingdun gangs!

No, not just the gangs.

Even he has an indescribable influence in the elite class of Luying.

Lingdun has a long history of gangs, which is also a major feature.

But normally speaking, the ceiling of the gangs is too low, so after they grow up, the only way for the gang bosses is to wash themselves white.

Otherwise, there will hardly be a good end.

The way to wash white is nothing more than entering politics, or doing business.

Therefore, two of the three major gang giants who once controlled the underground world of Lingdun City, the "Hydra Society" and the "Black Stone Gang," have now been almost washed white.

Now they have become the "Hydra Trading Group" and the "Black Stone Security Consulting Company."

One monopolizes most of the black market industries such as shipping, education, medical care, energy, etc.;

One operates private military industry, mercenary business, and arms smuggling.

They also have a lot of influence in Congress.

Caroline Vost, whom Suren had met on the cruise ship before, was a senior executive of "Hydra."

The two major gangs have always been whitewashed, and it is not convenient to intervene in many underground matters, and the real bottom-level gangs will not be convinced.

Therefore, the only remaining "Red Oak Society" has slowly taken control of almost the entire underground world of Lingdun.

The president, "Shadow Duke," has also become the real king of the Lingdun gangs!

The nickname "Shadow Duke" came about because people on the street believed that he had rights close to those of a top-level duke and was like a shadow hidden in the dark.

There are rumors on the underworld that he can do everything.

Even if someone wants to sleep with a certain royal princess, as long as the price is high enough, the naked and washed princess can lie in your bed that night.

The power behind it can be imagined.

But as time went by, after this boss took control of the underground world of Lingdun, he also retreated behind the scenes.

Although the "Red Oak" has never been whitewashed, it is playing more and more high-end.

The black market circle didn't know when it had this "Full Moon Ball."

There will be two sessions at the beginning and middle of the month, with no fixed location, and invitation letters are required.

It is said to be a "ball," but it is actually a top-level resource exchange platform.

It is said that those who hang out in that circle are no longer ordinary gang loitering, but real nobles and big figures in the upper class.

The entry qualification for this ball is very high, and the confidentiality is also extremely strong.

It can only be joined through the introduction of more than three old members.

But correspondingly, the top resources of Luying can be obtained here.

It is said that the popular stars in Luying are also female servants who can be picked at will by the guests in the ball; the male models at fashion shows are just waiters carrying trays.

Large mine transactions, large arms transactions, black market wanted orders, official appointments, mediation of conflicts, inquiring about information...

Whatever needs you can think of can be obtained at the ball.

No one dares to kill those who are protected by the "Shadow Duke," and no one can live who he wants to kill.

Of course, these are mostly rumors.

Because in the memories of the people Suren has harvested so far, no one is qualified to participate in that ball.

At least the boss of the Vaughn Brotherhood before was far from qualified.

......

Suren didn't expect Sabina to have an invitation to the "Full Moon Ball."

If the ball is really as magical as the rumors say, maybe it can really solve this trouble.

Thinking about it, Suren still told Mr. Black all the information he had obtained today. He asked the Dawn intelligence personnel to report the news to the two great councilors, "Duke Lance" and "Duke Roberts," so that they could be prepared in advance. Leaving aside any political positions, the Outer Gods of that "Giant Hermit Society" are enemies to all alchemists!

The late-night snack was almost finished, and several large plates on the table were empty.

Suren asked, "Are you full?"

"Yeah."

Lena nodded obediently.

Suren beckoned to the boss to pay the bill. It only cost more than two hundred Leso for the two of them to eat so much.

He paid three hundred, and the rest was a tip.

Then the two of them got up and walked to the steam motorcycle parked on the side of the road.

Lena followed behind Suren, her expression slightly twisted, and asked, "Mr. Suren, do you have a hotel booked tonight?"

"Not yet."

Suren replied casually, took out the car key, inserted it into the motorcycle, and started the steam power boiler.

Lena's eyelashes blinked gently, her crystal eyes flowed, and she seemed a little hesitant.

Finally, she mustered up her courage, and her voice was as thin as a silk thread, "Or, go to my apartment?"

The roar of the motorcycle seemed to drown out her voice, making it impossible to hear the gentle words like the spring breeze.

The moment the words came out, a thought rose in her heart, it would be fine if he didn't hear them.

Because after that sentence, she could no longer muster the courage to say it a second time.

Suren got on the motorcycle, paused, as if thinking about something seriously. Turning his head again, he glanced at the girl with a blush on her cheeks, nodded, and smiled, "Okay. Get in the car!"

Lena grinned, got on the back seat of the motorcycle, and smiled brightly, "Yeah!"

It turned out that courage could really get a happy response.

......

The next morning.

Golden sunlight shone into the room through the cracks in the curtains.

The fog in Lingdun only has a great impact on the poor in the South City, where the sun is rarely seen all year round. However, the rich area in the North City has special large-scale air purification and fog dispersal devices, so you can still see the sun in the market in the morning.

Lena's rich woman's apartment in the rich area north of the Rocco Vallon River is a high-end mansion where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the river and see the morning sun.

It was the beginning of another beautiful day.

At seven o'clock, even though Suren had gone to bed late last night, he opened his eyes under the urging of his biological clock.

The sunlight shone on the wall through the cracks in the thorn flower curtains, like gold nuggets that couldn't be picked up, shining a beautiful light and shadow.

Unlike usual, there was one more person next to him.

Suren looked at the delicate body he was holding in his arms and smiled slightly.

The plain white bed sheets outlined a beautiful line, and the delicate touch of mutual body temperature also reminded Suren of the good dream he had last night.

After tossing and turning for half the night, this black-haired girl was probably tired and slept soundly.

He stared at it for two seconds, and Lena seemed to notice it. Her long eyelashes fluttered, and she opened her eyes.

The night was the best hidden color for that charm, but now that it was dawn, that blush of shyness could not be concealed after all.

Lena saw Suren looking at her, and in an instant she remembered the lingering of last night, shy and happy, and her crystal eyes flashed away.

She responded with a smile and asked, "Mr. Suren, aren't you going to sleep a little longer?"

Suren hugged the beautiful body that was naked in his arms and said, "No. I'm used to getting up early. Besides, I'm going to see Mr. Black later."

"Oh."

Lena snuggled in his arms,

Quietly enjoying the rare time alone between the two.

No one spoke for a long time.

Some of Suren's clothes were on the sofa, some were on the hat rack, and some were scattered on the carpet.

After a while, probably knowing that Suren had something to do later, Lena took the initiative to get up and said, "I'll get you clothes."

Saying that, she lifted the silk bedding and stepped barefoot on the carpet.

Lena's catwoman talent made her walk very gently, and her steps were like a fashion show, elegant and pleasing to the eye.

She walked over, bent down and picked up the clothes on the ground, and her slender beautiful legs were completely visible.

Suren looked at that beautiful back, and a gentle smile rippled gently in his eyes.

This kind of feeling of getting along is very magical, like a spring breeze and first love, a light joy and a gentle desire.

Lena naturally noticed that gaze, but she was not at all uncomfortable, showing it generously.

Because Mr. Suren said that he liked it very much.

From time to time, she glanced sideways and smiled back.

She did not bring back the clothes Suren wore yesterday, but picked up the dirty clothes and threw them into the rattan storage basket.

Then she went to the cloakroom, rummaged through it for a while, and unexpectedly took out two sets of men's suits.

While walking, she said, "Sister Sabina said that there must be a few sets of clothes in the apartment that Mr. Suren can wear. She said that you would use them when you come..."

"Hehe..."

Suren couldn't help but laugh when he heard this.

Although he hadn't seen her for a long time, he also knew that Sabina was definitely the person who knew his temperament best, and she had arranged everything properly.

Lena showed off two suits that looked like they were made by top tailors and asked, "Mr. Suren, which one do you like?"

One set is black, and the other set is also black.

The styles are slightly different, with a touch of luxury in the calm and low-key.

Lena's aesthetics are naturally not bad. Suren looked at them and was satisfied with the styles. He said, "Either one is fine. Whichever one you think looks good."

Compared to clothes, he felt that the person carrying the clothes was more pleasing to the eye.

"Oh."

Lena also knew that she wasn't wearing any clothes, and faced the man in front of her calmly.

Looking at that straight gaze, she was no longer shy, but showed it generously and said, "Then this set?"

Suren said, "Okay."

Lena saw some changes and smiled softly.

Suren stood up, "I have to go out soon, or I'll be late."

"Oh. Then I'll help you get dressed."

Lena put down her coat and became busy like a caring little wife. She interrupted Suren's idea of doing it himself and said very seriously, "No need. It's good for me to help you."

The British gentleman's suit is quite complicated to wear, with several layers inside and out.

This rich lady was very serious and careful in putting it on.

She obviously hadn't served anyone before, and her movements were a little clumsy. It was not convenient to bend over, so she simply knelt on the carpet.

In an instant, the warm and ambiguous atmosphere became strong.

Suren looked at Lena, who was busy in front of him, and joked, "Did Sabina teach you these things too?"

Everything was just right, and the teasing was controlled to death.

Lena didn't have anything to admit, tilted her head and glanced at him, with a very natural and gentle expression on her face, "Yes, Sister Sabina said you would definitely like it. But this is also what I want to do for Mr. Suren myself."

Saying that, she smiled sweetly, and all kinds of charms were born.

Suren had an unspeakable feeling of consideration.

It's really pleasant to get along with Lena.

Even suddenly, for a moment, it made people feel that this slow time was so beautiful that it was soul-stirring.

After putting on his clothes, Lena also carefully arranged the wrinkles on Suren's collar and showed a satisfied expression, "Okay~"

She admired her masterpiece, her eyes lit up, and praised, "Mr. Suren is indeed the most handsome!"

Suren stretched out his hand and flicked her forehead, his fingertips gently touching her, and then moved a strand of messy hair beside her ear, and kissed the girl.

It was another vibrant morning.

A beautiful day.

ps. Something happened and I had to go out, so the number of words is a bit short, sorry.