"There are five major ones at the top," Gregor said, his voice flat and emotionless. "The Death Cult specializes in assassinations, espionage and eliminating targets."
"They're known for their fanatical loyalty to whoever leads them, their so-called Head," Castor added. "Though no one actually knows who that is."
Yara's voice was quieter when she spoke, but there was an edge to it.
"The Veiled Syndicate controls most of the black markets across the Federation. Underground auctions, information networks and smuggling routes." She paused. "Gia watches the cities closely, but the underground world belongs to them. They don't use anything digital or traceable. Most of their operations happen in villages and small towns where nobody's paying close enough attention."
Damian's hands tightened slightly on the table.
'There was an organization like that?'
