"Since big shots like you guys have joined the Manor Gang, I must come for a visit." When Nicholas realized how surprised Trent and Bastian were, he smiled and acted causally as if he came here with good intentions.
"Nicholas, the second deputy leader of the Panther Gang," said Tyson, standing up, his eyes narrowed in confusion. 'Why did Nicholas come here? I thought our Manor Gang was the Panther Gang's worst enemy, ' he wondered.
"You are right. I'm the second deputy leader of the Panther Gang!" Nicholas grinned.
"Nicholas, we joined the Manor Gang because we are willing to pay for our bet, and we admire Russell's casting skills. But the Panther Gang is the Manor Gang's worst enemy. I think it is a little inappropriate for you to visit in the middle of the night," replied Trent.
"Can we be the exceptional first people to defy the wisdom of seeing a friend of your enemy is your enemy?" Nicholas laughed.
Then, he looked at Trent and Bastian and continued, "Like you two, before today, the Axe Gang and Manor Gang were enemies. But now..."
He stopped mid-sentence, because he knew he had already said enough.
"We understand what you are trying to say," said Ricky rising to his feet. Then he nodded, his lips curving into a smile and added, "Please just tell me what you want from us.
If we make a deal, everyone will be happy. If we can't make a deal, the four of us will just act as you never come here."
"I like your attitude, Russell! So I'll just cut to the chase," said Nicholas. Impressed, Nicholas confessed, "I want to work with all of you of the Manor Gang to destroy the Panther Gang!"
Everyone in the room fell silent, dumbfounded by his interest in cooperation.
The four of them looked at each other with confusion and shock.
"We don't understand what you're saying, Nicholas. Please explain to us," said Ricky, breaking the ice.
"Guys, what we know as the Panther Gang now was formerly the Shen Clan. After several decades of changes in the Chaotic Region, the Shen Clan gradually transformed into the Panther Gang," explained Nicholas.
"And the core members of the Panther Gang were majorly drawn from the Shen Clan."
"Well, we've heard that the former Panther Gang was indeed the Shen Clan of the Chaotic Region!" Trent nodded, confirming that Nicholas was telling the truth.
"The Shen Clan is divided into four sub-clans, one of which is directly under the overall master, while three elders rule over the other three sub-clans. The gang leader comes from the master's side," continued Nicholas.
"It turns out there is such an interesting history behind the clan." Unconvinced, Ricky quipped, "But what has that got to do with the thing you mentioned just now?"
"Well, I'm coming to that. But first, may I ask this? Is the former leader of the Panther Gang die here?" asked Nicholas, instead of answering Ricky's question.
By now, if they paid closer attention, they would have realized how excited Nicholas was about the death of his former leader, almost as if it had been something he had been waiting forever.
"What?" Trent and Bastian were a little confused. "Didn't your old leader die a year ago?"
Meanwhile, Ricky and Tyson exchanged a curious look, as if they had been asking each other what to say.
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