Several days later, Prince Jiu Kenbuguru finally responded and agreed to Oboro's request—promising to find a way to summon the Crown Prince Benjamin to the hotel where they were staying, facilitating a meeting between the two.
Oboro also kept his word. He ordered the removal of the curse from the favored woman—her curse-type Nen ability was lifted, and she was given the antidote. As for the miniature bomb inside her body, he believed that with Prince Jiu's ability, he could find a hospital to perform the surgery and remove it.
"Sir, the Crown Prince Benjamin's personality is extremely domineering. Although there's a possibility of working with him, he may not be willing to serve us willingly," the next day, inside the room, a core senior of the Fels family—someone responsible for managing the Kakin royal family—offered his advice before Benjamin appeared.
This person was named Balusa. He was physically fit and efficient-looking… Hired by the Kakin royal family many years ago as a palace guard instructor.
Helping train the royal guards.
He was also a pawn of the Fels family.
He had been in the royal palace for a long time and naturally understood the personalities of the princes.
"So, which prince do you think would be the better choice?"
Oboro sat on the sofa, looking down at his phone.
"The one who dares to kill other princes and has the ability to handle the aftermath… besides the Crown Prince, I think the Second Prince and Fifth Prince are also options. But the Second Prince is very arrogant and not the best partner, so… my recommendation is the Fifth Prince."
Balusa explained: "The Fifth Prince is very disciplined, and in his view, some of the princes are too ugly. He doesn't mind acting as the cleaner of the Kakin Empire, clearing out the royal environment to become the next king… Therefore, he also has motivation to kill other princes. Secondly, his mother is the princess with the most children in the royal family, and her influence is significant. Even if things go wrong, she can handle the mess alone… He himself is also a scholar and scientist. Although he is cautious in his actions, as far as I know, he's been secretly seeking cooperation with other princes… and right now, our appearance gives him an opportunity."
"Hah, very good analysis."
Oboro turned off his phone and praised.
Just recently, Pariston also sent him some information. The person he chose was also the Fifth Prince, Tzeby P.
Pariston's reason was very simple—just two words: "stupid."
Such a person is naturally easier for Oboro to manipulate and make follow his plan.
Moreover, the Fifth Prince has no backing behind him… He craves support. Other princes have loyal death squads or factions, but he, as a scientist, rarely interacts with mafias or political circles… Even Prince Jiu Kenbuguru, who often makes statements revealing dissatisfaction with the Kakin monarchy, has a loyal following. So, if the Fels family helps him, Tzeby P would be quite happy and willing to take the blame… and he would never expose the existence of the Fels family.
Thanks to his princess consort, he also has the ability to minimize the king's punishment.
"But… I'm not looking for an ally… I have no interest in the inheritance war of the Kakin royal family, nor do I want to support any prince. I just want to reduce the number of royal members and have my people take the throne," Oboro said calmly.
"..."
Balusa looked somewhat confused.
...
The next day at noon, a military convoy stopped downstairs at the hotel.
The doors opened, and Crown Prince Benjamin, supported by a few private guards, stepped inside.
Oboro stood by the top-floor window, looking down at the scene below, and smiled slightly. "They all look quite impressive…"
Finally, he arrived.
Even though the hotel building was several hundred meters tall, Oboro could clearly sense the aura of Benjamin's private guards… all Nen abilities users, and quite formidable. According to the rules in the Dark Continent arc, each prince and their accompanying private guards are limited in number… so what he saw was only a portion of Benjamin's cultivated Nen users. In reality, based on intelligence controlled by the Fels family, Benjamin was training an entire army of Nen users for his future succession!
The number was enormous.
Most importantly, these Nen users were all studying at the Royal Military Academy, with excellent basic qualities—both physically and mentally.
On the Black Whale, if not for the intervention of the Hunter Association—sending members of the Twelve Zodiac to balance the forces among the princes and minimize conflicts—Benjamin, with almost overwhelming advantage, would have won easily, as most other princes didn't even know about Nen abilities.
Meanwhile, the private guards had already gone upstairs to confirm there was no danger before Benjamin took the elevator to the top floor.
He felt a bit surprised—Prince Jiu Kenbuguru, who usually avoids royal activities and keeps his distance from his brothers, actually arranged a meeting with him… and said there was an important matter related to the inheritance war.
In Benjamin's view, his ascension to the throne was a foregone conclusion.
The other princes couldn't stop him, nor did they have the right… From the moment they were born, they declared war on him, challenging his position.
So, since it's a battle, as a soldier, there's no need for courtesy.
After a moment, the door of the top-floor suite was pushed open, and Benjamin, with a calm demeanor, strode in.
But as he entered, he squinted. In the spacious hall, he didn't see Prince Jiu Kenbuguru, but instead, a stranger standing by the window.
Dressed in a black suit that seemed loosely fitted, Benjamin could still feel the explosive power of the muscles beneath the fabric.
"Who are you?"
Benjamin asked coldly.
Along with Benjamin, several private guards entered.
Oboro turned around and glanced, recognizing some familiar faces—those who had boarded the Black Whale, all loyal to the prince.
Barusami, Vincent, Shurikov, and others—nine in total!
"Let me introduce myself. I am Oboro. The reason I asked Prince Jiu to invite you here is my idea," Oboro said with a smile.
Benjamin's messy hair stood upright. His exaggerated physique and bulging muscles made him look imposing and oppressive, like a walking lion.
Benjamin shot a glance at the private guards, who immediately picked up their phones and dialed Prince Jiu.
Then, in front of Oboro, they communicated with Kenbuguru.
"Oboro, it seems the Fels family is planning to cooperate with the prince," the middle-aged bald man with a dark complexion and a scar on his face said, looking at Oboro.
Barusami, considered the mastermind around the prince, had a shrewd look. On the Black Whale, Benjamin was angry over the Second Prince, but it was Barusami who persuaded him to restrain his irrational behavior, preventing mistakes caused by unknown intelligence.
After hearing this, Benjamin looked at Oboro with indifference, didn't say a word, and turned to leave.
The few private guards followed closely… all watching Oboro.
The Fels family knows that recently, there has been quite a stir in the world, with ambitions to unify the global mafia… Such a person has status and influence, and is negotiating with the prince. But unfortunately, Benjamin isn't like the other princes… He's a soldier who believes in the power of the army.
He trusts himself more than external forces!
By delaying the prince's ascension, Benjamin has already shown enough respect—he might have even spared Oboro's life because of the Fels name.
"From your perspective, your becoming the next king is a certainty… but what then? Even if you become king, expanding Kakin's territory and making your army dominate the world… won't be easy. The Fels family has the means to influence many governments, and can help accelerate this process… even allowing you to invade and annex other countries in a short time."
Oboro, seeing Benjamin's attitude, smiled as he looked at Benjamin's back at the door.
Sure enough, Benjamin paused, slightly turned his head, and shot a cold, commanding glance. "The first thing you need to do if you want to use me and negotiate cooperation is to submit to me."
He saw through Oboro's intentions.
He's somewhat clever, but Oboro's judgment of him remains: brave but reckless, with a little scheming… not much.
"I'm a businessman. I only deal in cooperation. If you're not satisfied, you can leave now…"
Oboro said casually.
Benjamin turned around, looked directly at him, suddenly stepped forward, and stood in front of Oboro.
Benjamin is taller and more muscular than Oboro.
He looked down at Oboro and said in a commanding tone: "This is Kakin… not your gang's rat's nest. Our royal regime isn't your pawn for games… The only reason I might not kill you immediately is because you are mine!"
Benjamin's eyes flashed with a fierce light, as if the words "submit to me" would be followed by him, like a lion, devouring Oboro.
Since Benjamin has made clear the power of the Fels family, Oboro's departure now will definitely lead him to seek alliances with other princes, turning him into an enemy!
Benjamin chooses to crush the crisis at its root.
"Very domineering!"
Oboro sighed softly.
He glanced at the private guards nearby, who leaned against the wall, watching with some schadenfreude, eager to see how Oboro would choose.
These people know Benjamin's personality very well, and this outcome was expected.
If Oboro didn't mention the influence of the Fels family on other countries' regimes and simply let them leave, there might still be a chance to survive… But now, he's clearly indicating that the Fels family intends to cause chaos in Kakin's regime, just like with some small countries.
This is bad…
"Hmm... it really seems to have fallen apart."
Oboro shrugged his shoulders and looked at the intimidating Benjamin. "I guess you probably don't understand me, do you?"
Benjamin didn't respond; his expression already said everything.
What he cares about is only inheriting the throne and some international coups. As for the mafia... Benjamin dismisses it. If the mafia were a country, he might pay some attention, just to prepare for the future expansion of Kakin.
"Let me reintroduce myself. My name is Oboro… from now on, I am the person you must dedicate everything to and serve."
Oboro spoke calmly, slowly.
Yes, he approached Benjamin not for negotiations at all!
But for capture!
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