Chapter 398

The Watsons had long planned for this. All these years, they had only conducted legal businesses and
had never involved themselves with shady dealings.

This was the perfect opportunity.

The Watsons wanted a puppet, and Maximus was the perfect candidate.

As it’d be inappropriate for the rest of the Watsons to show themselves, Zavier was the right man for
the job.

Zavier waved dismissively, declining to entertain the women in revealing clothes. He looked at
Maximus and said, “I heard that Thea’s brother, David, borrowed 800 million dollars worth of loans from
you.”

“Yes, Mr. Watson. Do the Callahans have something to do with you?”

Zavier waved his hands casually. “No, I’d like you to apply pressure on them. It’s best if you could
capture David so that the Callahans are sent into a further panic. Feel free to do anything you want. As
long as things don’t get out of control, the Watsons will cover it up for you.”

“Understood.”



Maximus nodded. Zavier didn’t leave. He had some idea about the contemporary dynamics in
Cansington. Due to the previous incident regarding the Great Four, many underworld kingpins who had
gone to the Cadens’ cemetery were scared out of their wits by the ten-thousand-man army. After




hurriedly washing their hands of the industry and going into hiding, the underworld was thrown into
disarray.

What he planned to do was to prop Maximus up as the new king of the underworld of Cansington.

He brought up the matter and came up with some suggestions for Maximus.

At the same time, in the Southern Plains…

James slept through the morning. He woke up in the afternoon starving.

After getting out of bed, he gobbled up his food. He was feeling less fatigued than before. In a
conference room of a military base, many notable generals of the Southern Plains gathered.

At their forefront was James.

Even though he had resigned from his post, he’d always be the only commander-in-chief in the hearts
and minds of the generals and the Black Dragon army. With a single word, they’d go through hell and
high water for him.

Levi stood up and reported, “Commander-in-chief, the envoys of the twenty-eight nations have arrived
in the Southern Plains. They are now gathered in front of Pallet’s Town consulate general, demanding
we release the captives.” “Release them?”

James narrowed his eyes. “Not a chance in hell. In accordance with international practice, demand
them to pay their ransom for us to release them-A million for a common soldier; 10 billion for a general;
and 5 billion for a lieutenant. In addition to that, increase the sum tenfold. Pay up, and we’ll release
them. If not, we’ll execute them all.” “Understood.”

Levi nodded.



James instructed, “Levi, as I’ve resigned from my post, it wouldn’t be appropriate for me to show
myself. I’ll leave the negotiations to you. Bring along Henry and the generals and lieutenants of the
twenty-eight nations to Pallet Town’s consulate general. If they don’t pay the ransom, execute the
captives.”

“Yes, sir!”

“Oh, by the way…” Levi was reminded of something. He said, “Rumors are spreading on the internet
that you’ve died on the battlefield at Mt. Thunder Pass.”

“Oh?”

James cocked his eyebrows.

He had been conducting an operation on Henry the moment he got back. He had only woken up just
now. As such, he was unaware of the rumors being spread.

After a moment’s silence, he said, “Since the news has gotten out, order the Black Dragon army to
officially announce that the Black Dragon had died a heroic death on the battlefield at Mt. Thunder
Pass in the Southern Plains after being pursued by an army of a hundred thousand men.”

Levi froze, “What do you mean?” James gestured casually at him, “Just do as I say.” “Understood.” Levi
did not linger in the conference room for long. He quickly turned to leave. After leaving, he immediately
gave the order, “Bring all enemy generals and lieutenants out of their cells and escort them to the
consulate general at Pallet Town. At the same time, bring the Black Shadow General. Remember, his
condition is currently unstable. So be mindful of that.” After giving the orders, Levi headed toward Pallet
Town.


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