Can't I develop my own character?

So, we still have to make money in the gray area.

The gray industry involves gangster forces. Even many of the nobles and wealthy businessmen in the city cooperate with gangs to make money.

Land construction, red-light districts, taverns, slaves, arenas, and even medicinal herbs and minerals, etc., some things that are officially prohibited by imperial law, can be bought on the black market.

And these things basically make huge profits, otherwise how can they support so many rich people?

Of course, it is not enough to have only the black path, it also needs the protection of the white path. White + black can be invincible.

Ryan thought about it and decided to integrate the gang forces first. Once the foundation was established, he would use his power to build an industrial chain. By then, he would be able to control both the black and white forces and make money naturally.

"Let Charlie do it first."

'Lin Qi' left, so only 'Xia Li' could take over. Ryan was not at ease with the others, whether it was the Fire Covenant or Gluck's special forces team.

As for the army, Ryan could let Charlie register her name in the guard corps first. After all, he was the mayor now, so he could just send her out when the war came.

...

night.

An old residential area in Dongcheng District.

In a large house in the middle of the street illuminated by street lights, the strong Brett leaned on the sofa, a cigarette in his mouth, his right arm around a charming woman, and he looked at the pile of coins on the table with a smile.

"Boss, the revenue tonight is pretty good. It's a smart move to open the arena here!" a younger brother flattered. "Boss, you have good vision. Better than those gang members."

"That's not true. They all want to open venues in wealthy areas, thinking that's where the money is. But they don't consider that while wealthy people have money, they also have power. If they run into a tough opponent, they'll lose everything. Wasn't that the gladiator named 'Charlie'? That idiot Guma sold off such a good money-making tool."

Brett said disdainfully.

"I've heard about that too. It seems some nobleman did it secretly. Even if Guma doesn't want to sell it, he has no choice."

"Nonsense! Those nobles are just vampires. Dream on making money from them!" Brett chuckled. "Who says poor people don't have money? Rich people may not be willing to give you money, but gamblers definitely will. Isn't it much easier to make money from these poor gamblers than from the rich?"

The arena, competitions, and gladiators were another industry derived from slaves. Putting some slaves into the arena could earn them more money than simply selling them.

To put it bluntly, the arena is a casino. As the dealer, they can make whoever they want win, and those guys who are addicted to gambling will not stop no matter how many times they lose, and will still willingly throw their money into the pool.

"Who's next?" Brett asked.

"It's the butcher Ogg and the newcomer Marais. Ogg's odds are 1:1.1, and Marais's odds are 1:3." After saying that, the younger brother added: "I've already told Ogg to lose to Marais in the next round."

Brett smiled with satisfaction.

"Wait a few more months, and I'll recruit more soldiers. Sooner or later, the position of the leader of the Sanhe Gang will be mine."

Just as he finished speaking, there was a knock on the door.

Several younger brothers looked at each other, wondering who would come to disturb them at this time?

"Go and take a look." Brett raised his head and gestured.

A younger brother walked over and opened the door. He was stunned for a moment, then turned around and said, "Boss, it's a girl."

"Tmd, ask clearly who you are looking for and what you want."

"I'm looking for your boss."

Outside the door, 'Xia Li' said with her hands in her pockets and wearing a hat.

The younger brother was startled and turned around: "It's a beautiful girl, she wants to see you."

"Bring her in."

boom!

Before the younger brother could even open his mouth, he was kicked into the house.

"It's easier as long as he's here." 'Xia Li' stepped over him and walked inside.

"Who the hell are you?" Brett stood up quickly, grabbed the big knife on the sofa, and said viciously, "Who sent you?"

Xia Li thought for a moment, tilted her head, and said seriously, "The remnant of the Shekou Gang, Miss Bloody Hand Xia."

"Shekou Gang?"

"Wasn't it destroyed?"

"Fuck you! I don't care who you are. If you dare to hit me, go ahead! Kill her!"

Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!

The five younger brothers rushed forward, but all flew back without exception. Brett's face changed drastically. He threw away the knife and took out the gun from his pocket, but before he could fire, he felt a violent feeling of suffocation coming from his body.

There was a bloody taste in his throat, and rich blood rushed out of his throat and flowed out from all seven orifices, covering his terrified face.

He's dying! He's dying!

Charlie raised her hand, and the blood flowing on Brett's body was like a hand gently lifting him up.

"If you move again, I'll chop your flesh into dumplings."

...

"It's done."

At his residence, Ryan looked at the group of people from the Triad Gang kneeling on the ground and worshipping in the character interface, with a look of satisfaction on his face.

The Sanhe Gang is a mafia in Dongcheng District. He had come into contact with it when he was a sheriff. It is more powerful than the Shekou Gang and is one of the most powerful leaders in Dongcheng District.

He has many businesses under his name. Especially after the Shekou Gang was destroyed, the Sanhe Gang took advantage of the situation to swallow up all of its businesses, and is showing signs of becoming the largest gang in Berman City.

Ryan planned to start with them, and with Charlie's ability, it was enough.

"It's still quick to grab it."

Once we deal with the Sanhe Gang and clean up the black and white gangs, won’t the money come in easily?

Thinking of this, Ryan switched to the character interface of 'Weine', and then a message popped up immediately.

You've heard that Lord Kells is planning to sell his title. The reason is that Casradi is about to take over the three major cities, and Viscount Malte is worried that the war will affect him, so he's decided to sell his title and move inland.

"what."

Ryan's eyes suddenly lit up.

......

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Chapter 59: 'Black Hand Emperor' Xia Li, the Echo of Reincarnation [6k]

Ryan had studied the territory of Kyles before. It was a fairly standard border area. Although it was not connected to the Kingdom of Kaint like Nad City and Kosothoa, the northwest side of the territory was close to the wilderness and was often harassed by the Western Barbarians.

There are always difficulties on the border. Kells is one of those places where you can't die but it is also difficult to develop.

However, the nobles here are all very rich. If it weren't for the sudden arrival of Casladi and Maganna's approaching step by step, Viscount Malte would probably be reluctant to let go.

Selling the title is also a gamble. If Kasiladi's ambition cannot be suppressed and she continues to develop after reorganizing the three cities, then Kyles will definitely become her target.

It would be fine if he just lost the territory, but he was afraid of ending up like Bill. Malte was a man who was afraid of death. After making money for so many years, he planned to use the money he saved to live a good retirement in the mainland.

However, the buying and selling of titles is done in secret. It is remarkable that 'Weinei' was able to find out about it. She only has 30 gold coins in her pocket. Which idiot would actually think that she can afford a title?

After all, it must be because of her high charisma.

"This title is estimated to cost at least two thousand gold coins."

Ryan didn't know much about the market for the title, so he could only let "Weine" continue to inquire about the situation while he raised the money first.

It’s best to buy natural ones.

However, even if it is bought, there will be troubles. First of all, there is pressure from Kasiladi. Secondly, the power of "Vene" is too weak. A chaotic place like the border may not be able to develop.

I still have to change jobs.

Ryan glanced at the Soul Eater Certificate in his backpack. This was the guaranteed way to play. If it didn't work, he would have to change it.

"Let's upgrade first."

He rummaged through the backpacks of the three characters and finally took out the Blade of Corrosion, the Ring of Death, and Kade's bracelet and put them on 'Weine'.

Soon a level 1 luxury trumpet appeared in front of Ryan.

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Name: Wei Nei

Gender: Female

Occupation: None

Rating: 1

Physical fitness 8+3

Spirit 12+5

Magic 8+5

Insight 9

Charm 12

Skills: None

Equipment: Man of Corrosion, Ring of Death, Card's Bracelet

...

...

】

"It's a pity that the Silver Wings require magic power to use. Otherwise, if I had them, I could upgrade them much faster."

There is no magic power in a level 1 trumpet.

While he was thinking, 'Weine' had already left the room and walked out of the castle.

The castle is located at the northernmost part of the town, surrounded by wheat fields and grasslands and forests. The territory is relatively open, and if there were no war, this would be a very good development base.

Wandering souls are floating on the grass.

'Weinei' had no interest in these level 3 monsters. She kept walking inside, through the wheat fields, and into a forest.

Various rustling sounds could be heard from time to time in the quiet forest. The view was blocked by the branches above, with only a few rays of light shining in.

It has a bit of a scary and eerie atmosphere.

Ryan walked to the desk and looked around the map of Los Town, and found that there was a large cemetery in the forest.

Generally speaking, places like cemeteries would not be marked, but this place is different. According to historical records, a crazy massacre of the Kells territory by the Western Barbarians once broke out here.

In that war, the death toll across the entire empire's border exceeded 200,000. Emperor Augustus was furious and sent imperial troops to suppress the rebellion. The battle lasted for three months and ended with the victory of the empire.

However, no one thought that Augustus had won that war. During the retreat, the Western Barbarian Army killed tens of thousands of civilians and piled their bones in the large forest north of Los Town, building a tall tower to protest against the Augustus Empire.

Until Maganna took command of the legion and attacked the westermen, the empire had gained no advantage in the war against the westermen.

The reason is that the Western Wilderness is vast and most of them exist in the form of tribes, making them difficult to eliminate. It also has a lot to do with the corruption of the imperial aristocracy.

Each expedition brought negligible victories but consumed a huge amount of manpower and material resources. Over time, even the old emperor gave up.

He is not so stupid as to use the military funds to fatten up a group of nobles.

【You feel a special spiritual fluctuation.】

A message popped up.

'Weinei' continued to move forward. She was born with strong spiritual power, just like 'Lin Qi' at that time, but their inclinations were different.

"I've never been to this place before, so I don't know what's inside."

Just as he was thinking about it, several evil spirits wandered out of the forest and pounced on 'Weine'.

"嘁~"

A few level 6 noobs.

"I can fuck you to death without even using my hands."

'Vine' is very powerful. Although she is an elegant aristocrat, she still looks quite domineering when stabbing people with a dagger.

Stab to death, stab to death, stab to death...