Chapter 22: Investigation part 3

-Wow, this does look like a gang headquarters.

Alexander enters the White Wolves headquarters somewhat nervously and the first thing he notices is the big difference between it and the Black Foxes headquarters.

(The tone is quite elegant, I can't believe this is a minor gang, not only that, it seems to have a European setting).

Alexander, who seemed to be amazed by the whole place, slows down his steps when he hears people approaching.

-Fuck, why is it our turn to take care of everything? The venue was supposed to be free today.

-Don't complain, after all we are here because something important is happening.

-Yes, I know about the empty territory, but do you think we'll win?

-I have the same doubt as you, but according to rumors, the empty territory is competed for influence rather than power.

(Empty territory? I don't remember hearing something like that in my old life, what was it about?)

Alexander excited to have more information, decides to listen to the men's conversation.

-Of course, how many gangs are competing anyway? I heard that the Black Foxes are not.

-No, the Black Foxes are limited after their war against the Golden Bulls, according to the official information only 9 gangs are fighting.

-Nine gangs? Will the Golden Bulls be involved?

-No, the Golden Bulls rejected the war, they were very intelligent, fighting for an empty territory is an unnecessary waste of resources, after all that old man will not give up the rights, just because.

-Of course, decrepit old Rockfelix is not one to give things away just like that.

(Rockflex? I see what's going on, I didn't understand, since I didn't know him by that name. But it's RockFlex's turf war.)

Rockflex, or by his real name Felixton Rockstar, is a businessman who loves to spend his money big, unlike the Bromcks who are a family with power, Rockflex is unique.

(So this is the case with the battle for territory).

The battle for territory was an event created by RockFlex, in this event he bought and acquired the rights to an entire street, but decided to give it away to a gang that would get his respect, the gangs had to prove why they were worthy of RockFelix's land.

(The government and the big families tried to stop RockFelix, but a man with as much power as Arturo Bromck couldn't possibly be stopped, I really don't remember who won the competition).

-Well, I trust that our leader will be able to gain RockFlex's trust, she is quite good at persuading others.

-That's true, how long does the competition last?

-Two months, but let's talk about that another time let's go down to the headquarters.

(Down? Isn't this the White Wolves' headquarters?)

Alexander hears the men leave, so after confirming by looking out of the corner of his eye he decides to continue on his way.

-Let's see, is the headquarters in the basement? That would be inconvenient. -Alexander showed a face of disgust, according to the system he had to investigate the headquarters, but he had no idea what he should investigate.

Alexander continued to search the whole place again and again, but he always ended up in the same place.

-Shit, this is a labyrinth, the rooms are connected to each other, and I still haven't seen any guard, there is supposed to be a headquarters under this building, but I don't see where to go down.

Alexander was expressing his dissatisfaction with the layout of the site, obviously the design was designed to lose those unwanted, but it was quite stressful.

(Crap, I should have followed those two shoddy guards, now I don't know what to do, I have to investigate and I'm lost).

Alexander decides to sit on a solution and decides to look at the skills in his system, thinking that maybe he would find what he was looking for.

(Let's see, among the skills I have most of them are combat skills, but this one is interesting)

[Skill: Observe]-[Now I see you and tomorrow too, a king must be able to analyze others to know if they are worthy of his presence or not. By using this skill you are able to see people's stats and ability, you are also able to find hidden things]-[Skill level: 1, Mana cost: 10 per user, Skill mastery: None].

(Great, I got a skill that I had to be given from the beginning, now I will be able to see the stats of my opponents, no doubt it will get me out of a lot of trouble)

Alexander takes a closer look at his new ability and instantly comes up with a plan.

-One second, this skill allows me to see hidden things, that means I can realize the trick of this venue.

[You are using the skill: Observe]

[As you are using observe without focusing on any enemy, your body will keep using the skill]

[Usage mana cost: 20 per hour]

-Great, now I feel like I'm in the clouds, I can't believe my eyesight looks like this.

By using the ability, Alexander sees everything in a totally different way, the whole space feels completely new.

-Well, let's not waste any time.

After 5 minutes of searching, Alexander was already getting tired of searching with the ability on, but….

[There's something hidden nearby]

(I hit the jackpot, let's see the trick of this place)

Alexander approaches a wall, which had nothing unusual on it, so Alexander had no idea what the hidden thing would be.

[The hidden thing in the place will be shown.]

Instantly Alexander's eyes changed to a black and white view in which he could see only a single thing with color.

(This, is it a lamp?) -Alexander without basilar, decides to hold the lamp, which had a key underneath control.

-Great, now I have a key that I don't know what to do with.

[Showing what was hidden in the room].

In an instant the lamp lost color and the colors were shown straight to the wall opposite Alexander's which seemed to contain a lock.

-A lock? This is something you only see in the movies, how much would the person in charge of this have?

It was more than obvious that a gang like this had to have enough resources to be able to operate in this way, it was not unreasonable to think that the leader of this gang would be part of one of the big families.

(Okay, let's look at the mystery of this place).

Excited to get the answer to this mystery, Alexander decided to insert the key into the lock, which in response triggered the opposite wall to open.

(Damn, was there really a hidden door? I must admit that's pretty smart for only having one guard).

Alexander decides to enter through the hidden door only to find a staircase leading down.

-Really? Last time I went downstairs in a headquarters I almost died, but, now I'm stronger, plus I want to test "that skill".

Full of anticipation, Alexander decides to start walking down the stairs ready to enter the venue.

9 minutes later, Alexander had made it all the way down the stairs and what he found was a large room, apparently there was a house underneath another house.

-Who are you? Are you new?

As soon as he enters the hall, Alexander encounters a guard who seems friendly.

(This guy looks strong, you should see his stats).

[You have used the skill: Observe]

[Analyzing the enemy]

[Takeda Milo]-[Strength Rank B-: 110 points, Speed Rank C+: 90 points, Constitution Rank D-:13 points, Intelligence Rank A-: 150 points, Defense Rank C-: 70 points]

[User not reborn]

(Fuck, what the fuck is this? He's a pretty strong guy and not only that, what the hell are those stats?)-Alexander was showing a somewhat nervous expression as he looked the man up and down.

-Yes, I'm new, I logged in today.

(The system didn't give me the notification that I was an enemy, so I shouldn't fight him).

-I see, you're quite young just like me, but I surely have some age on you. -The man with a smile decided to greet Alexander who was struggling not to be nervous.

-Well, then what should I do?

-Well, it's your first day on the job, so you should get used to the place.

-The place? Why do I have to adjust? -Alexander asked curiously, any information was valuable.

-I'm sure you noticed that to get down here is quite a hassle, I also got complicated at the beginning, that's why only members can get down here.

(I see, that's why he didn't attack me before, since it's information that only members have, but I entered with the help of the system).

-Truthfully, this room changes every certain hour, some rooms will close and some will open, this design was used by our leader to maximize security as much as possible.

(Fuck, isn't that overkill? It takes a lot of money to do something like that).

Alexander decides to listen to the man's explanation completely and then go to the room where the man recommended him to go.

(I have to go to the practice room, huh?)

Alexander goes to the selected room and decides to enter it.

-Good morning, I'm new. -Alexander enters the room, which seems to be filled with more applicants.

-Hey Alexander, over here.

Alexander's attention was directed by Laura's voice, who was also in the room.

-Hello again Laura, where is Sophia? -Alexander approaches Laura and decides to ask about the whereabouts of her other friend.

-Well, Miss cocky, I say she'll do everything on her own, so we're on our own.

-Fuck I see. -Alexander decides to respect Sophia's opinion and decides to sit next to Laura.

-Hey guys, we have a problem.

A guy comes in who looks fatigued as if he was running.

-What's going on? -Another boy asked the boy, who looked nervous.

-The superiors are coming here, it seems that someone is infiltrated.

-Infiltrator? What do you mean?

-It was their turn to change guards, but when they went they were both knocked out, we have imposters here.