SSS-Rank Awakening: My Talent Multiplies Everything novel Chapter 196

Chapter 196: The Target.

The moment the words left Lady Angela’s mouth, the entire room fell silent.

The music from the club outside continued to thrum faintly through the walls, but inside the private room, not a single person spoke. Morgan’s expression remained frozen for several seconds before he finally broke the silence.

"Come on, Lady Angela. It’s not like that."

He forced a smile onto his face.

"The captain has no intention of avoiding you. It’s just that, as you know, the Dark Viper Guild has been growing rapidly. Unfortunately, that also means there are countless matters for the captain to handle, so he’s been extremely busy dealing with them."

"Oh?"

Angela raised an eyebrow.

"Is that so?"

Morgan nodded.

"Of course."

"Then shouldn’t you be helping him?"

Morgan’s smile stiffened.

Angela’s eyes swept across the room.

"Yet here you are, sitting in a private room, drinking, partying, and enjoying yourself."

She tilted her head slightly.

"Should I take that to mean the vice captain of the Dark Viper Guild is incompetent?"

Morgan was caught off guard.

His mouth opened, but for once, no excuse immediately came to mind.

Angela had struck directly at the weakness in his explanation.

Fortunately, she didn’t continue pressing him.

"Anyway, that’s not why I’m here."

She casually waved her hand.

"We can discuss your guild’s attitude toward me another time. I’m here today because I have a mission for you."

Morgan’s expression immediately became more serious.

"Or are you too busy to complete one?"

"Lady Angela, you jest."

Morgan quickly sat down across from her, his previous irritation disappearing behind a professional smile.

"It’s always our pleasure to assist you."

He leaned forward slightly.

"So, what is the task?"

Angela’s expression remained calm.

"I want to put a hit on someone."

The room immediately fell silent again.

Morgan stared at her.

For several seconds, he didn’t say anything.

Then he cleared his throat awkwardly.

"Lady Angela, that might be a little difficult."

Angela’s eyes narrowed.

"The Dark Viper Guild no longer offers that kind of service. We only handle matters related to guild operations now. You know that."

Angela scoffed.

"What difference does it make whether you’re the Viper Gang or the Dark Viper Guild?"

Morgan’s expression tightened.

"They’re not the same thing."

"Really?"

Angela leaned back.

"You changed the name, put up a righteous-looking banner, and suddenly you’re respectable?"

Morgan’s jaw tightened.

Angela continued before he could respond.

"You people still handle dirty business behind that pretty cover of a guild, don’t you?"

"Lady Angela, we..."

"Don’t forget who got you here."

Her voice suddenly became colder.

"I can easily bring you down whenever I want."

Morgan’s expression immediately darkened.

"Are you threatening us right now?"

Angela didn’t even flinch.

"I’m merely stating a fact."

She crossed her arms across her chest.

"This has always been about mutual benefit. The Dark Viper Guild scratches my back, and I return the favor."

Her eyes met Morgan’s.

"That’s how it’s always worked, and that’s how it should remain."

She smiled faintly.

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