Lord Shadow

Chapter 1375: The Hunt for a Divine Weapon

There was silence like they wanted to digest the information. The words he said is very light but the consequences are enormous.     

Wanting to admit someone to be one of the members of the Red Table? That is not as easy ask     

Then Diablo said.     

'This is impossible. Loki is one person. How could he be compared to our entire organization? While he did create his own force, that force is small.'     

Amaterasu expected it but the he said     

'Well, he is not an ordinary person, is he?' At this, Diablo sighed.      

Yes, Loki is not exactly an ordinary person. But it is precisely because of that, that they are reluctant to give Loki a seat.     

This is not the first time that Loki had apply to the Red Table. While there is a rule in the book that says that anyone could apply to become one of the members, they usually would measure themselves first before antagonizing the faction that rules the Crime Alliance.     

Asking for a seat means dividing the pie. It means clashing interest.      

It is like those pirate's lords of the sea.     

If you have no power and influence in the sea but claim to be one, it would not be long before you would become fish feeds.     

'And don't forget something.  He has the Book of Secrets. And unlike the Broker, he is not easy to deal with'     

Falco who rarely speaks suddenly said     

'Why are you so eager to defend the Trickster?' the other waited for Amaterasu to answer. They were also perplexed with Amaterasu defense of Loki.      

Amaterasu words is Yomi words. This is like Yomi having the intention to ally with Loki     

Yomi has always been a staunch resistance against Loki joining the Crime Alliance.     

The Crime Alliance while united in some sense are also divided in some sense.      

The five faction fought for their own interest but at the same time safeguarding the interest of each other.      

They also know not to be too greedy or they would drive off people and talents.      

That is a hard line to balance between guarding their own interest while at the same time making sure that the others don't think that they are monopolizing the resources.      

Amaterasu then said     

'There is a way of making sure that the sea is a hostile place for Death Monarch and Ice Queen' Pausing for a second he then added     

'There is a way to restrain and suppress Death Monarch as long as he is in the Seas' this word shocks the other four.     

Not many people in this world have the confidence to say what Amaterasu just said.      

Hearing this, all the four people eyes shines brightly         

And they somehow understand the implication.      

Loki had always been a man with the tricks.     

Then, this sudden proposition of allowing Loki to sat on the Red Table must have something to do with this confidence that Amaterasu is oozing.     

Mister Moscow then ask     

'Are you trying to say that Loki had a way to defeat Death Monarch?' Amaterasu shakes his head     

'Not exactly. But it is enough to suppress him and making sure that our facilities around the ten seas and the new continents remains safe. Would that interest you?'     

Falco seems to be smiling. Mister Moscow tipped his hat. Diablo chuckles and Yaoshi eyes narrowed.      

But the others did not immediately clamor for news.      

Because they know who Loki is. It is not simply because he is the Trickster that people in the Crime Alliance had a hard time believing him     

It is the fact that he is brothers with Death Monarch.      

How could they easily believe that Loki would bring out a weapon to defeat Death Monarch? Even after Loki become the most wanted man in the world, Death Monarch still protects Loki.     

And they are supposed to believe that Loki would bring out such a weapon against a person who everyone knows is like a brother to him?     

Yaoshi sighed     

'All of this is good and all but are you sure we could trust the Trickster? It is not the first time; he would lie for his own gains. Are you completely sure that this is not one of his naughty tricks, trying to send us to the abyss of death?'     

So, does it makes sense that Loki would give them a way to defeat his most powerful backer?      

'I believe that he is speaking the truth'     

Diablo then ask     

'What good will it do for the Trickster?'      

'If Death Monarch is defeated by us, then the Trickster would have no backer. He must understand that without the protection of Death Monarch, he would not have been able to leisurely walk around the world'      

'Even though the world power all vowed to capture him, we know that it is not that simple. Even if they capture him, I doubt anyone would dare to imprison him unless they wanted to provoke a war with Pandemonium. Those high sounding declarations might be able to fool the common people, but it does not fool us'     

Amaterasu sighed and then said     

'That is why he wants to sit in Red Table. With the Book of Secrets, once he is able to use it on the Red Table, he would have enough leverage that he would not be easily threatened in the Crime Alliance.'     

Then Amaterasu added      

'So much so, that he doesn't even need to fear. So…. we now have a choice'     

There was silence in the room the moment Amaterasu finished saying all of these. So, it turns out that the Trickster still have some trick inside a sleeve         

This choice….is hard to make.      

They finally understand.      

Loki is telling them to choose. Either give him access to secrets in the Crime Alliance or lose the chance of being able to restrain Death Monarch     

They all look at each other     

And they probably all have the same thought. What Crime Alliance needs right now is time. Time to recuperate and bolster their forces.     

The Multiversal Convergence is like their prayers being heard. They managed to evacuate from the area where the Seven Great Power reign supreme. And now all they need is time.      

This is not an easy decision to make.      

Amaterasu on the other hand is calm.      

The four of them immediately understood that Yomi had already make the decision. The fact that Amaterasu is speaking for Loki shows the position of Yomi.     

Falco, Mister Moscow, Huang Yaoshi and Diablo all look at each other. For a few minutes there is a tense silence inside the room     

It is clear the four of them is thinking the pros and cons of this. Falco was the first one that breaks the silence.     

'I need to contact the higher ups first and ask for their thoughts' he said to Amaterasu. Amaterasu nodded.      

While they are high ranking members of their factions, they also know that this kind of decision need more discretion.     

Admitting someone to the Red Table is not simple. The meaning of admitting someone into the Red Table is like crowning a King in the criminal underworld     

Once you take a seat on the Red Table, there are many secrets of the Crime Alliance would be revealed to that person     

Loki is someone with dubious background and confusing loyalties.      

So, this kind of thing is not something that these representative could simply give a nod to     

They need to see the intentions of the others in their faction     

The other three said the same thing and they all got up from their seats and went out of the room.      

No doubt that they are all contacting their leaders or the higher ups of their organization to ask for their input in this. Amaterasu leaned back on his throne chair and close his eyes. The eyelids on the mask also moves and close     

It must be half an hour before the sound of the room opening makes Amaterasu opens his eyes. Diablo enter the room and take his seat.      

Diablo look at Amaterasu and nodded but they do not speak. The tension in the room is very high      

They sat on their chair closing their eyes, waiting for the others to return to room.      

This time it was not long before Yaoshi, Falco and Mister Moscow to enter the room     

The moment they sit down Amaterasu then said         

'When we are dealing with matters of our faction, we always do not interfere with each other. However, the matter of the Red Table has always been the decision of us five'     

The other nodded     

Falco then said     

'I still need some clarification'     

'Ask away'     

'You said Loki have information about a method to suppresses Death Monarch.'     

'Yes'     

'What's the method?'     

Amaterasu smiles. He could tell that the other three is also very interested in this     

Amaterasu smirks and he thought to himself     

'Yes, if I don't tell these to them, they would not be convinced' Even he himself was not convinced before Loki actually told him what it is     

Amaterasu then said     

'A Divine Weapon'      

However, hearing Amaterasu answer, Falco seems disappointed. Yaoshi was unimpressed and Mister Moscow was frowning. Diablo however has not expression, as he seems to be waiting     

We also have Divine Weapons in our arsenal' Falco said. The implied meaning is clear.     

"we also have Divine Weapons. But even we do not dare to say that our Divine Weapon could suppress Death Monarch? What gives you the courage?"     

Even though Falco did not say all of these words, it is something that everyone in the room understand     

Amaterasu smiles and said     

'This is not that kind of Divine weapons. What you have is an artifact. A simple replica of the real Divine Weapons'     

Mister Moscow suddenly seems interested. It seems he also knows something.      

'So, what are you saying? That Loki knows the location of a real Divine Weapon? Is that what you are saying?'     

'That is what I am saying' Amaterasu said while chuckling     

Amaterasu them simply said a word that would then silence the entire room     

'The Trident of Poseidon'     

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