It could be said that elegance and power coexisted in perfect harmony.
Even without discussing the complex systems, the designs could already be copied directly into reality.
People in this world didn't have a proper understanding of aerodynamics or the golden ratio, but the general principles were universal enough.
So they acted immediately. The two quickly decided to begin experiments in the real world.
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Back to Boshita and the others.
With Liberty City fully released, the test players continued with their progress through the story.
After Colonel Juan gave Boshita his new mission, the black panther Lance contacted him with urgent news. The mastermind had finally surfaced, and they only needed confirmation before acting. After some discussion, they decided to infiltrate Diaz's organization first to gather solid intelligence.
After helping Diaz drive away the Kangaroo Gang, the largest criminal organization in the East District, they successfully gained Diaz's complete trust.
Seeing Boshita's fierce combat strength in action, Diaz didn't hesitate to poach him away from the colonel's employ.
For a substantial period of time, the two acted as Diaz's loyal subordinates. They assisted with smuggling operations and assaulted his competitors while secretly investigating behind the scenes.
Eventually, from a trusted insider who'd had too much to drink, they confirmed the truth. The one who attacked their deal back then was indeed Diaz himself.
The mastermind had been found. Lance wanted nothing more than to tear apart the murderer who killed his brother with his own bare claws.
As evening fell over the city, the curtain rose on the final act.
"Everyone's here, Boss Boshita!"
Boshita, Lance, Ken, Haki, Hami, and numerous subordinates gathered together in formation.
On the open ground, several hover bikes were parked in neat rows. Armed followers stood ready with weapons loaded. They were about to assault Diaz's heavily fortified headquarters on Starfish Island.
Diaz owned a massive villa on the island that looked luxurious, almost like a palace.
As the underground emperor of Liberty City's East District, his defenses were naturally strong and well-organized.
Boshita issued his orders with cold authority.
Large numbers of subordinates launched a fierce assault on the mansion, and the entire island instantly transformed into a battlefield.
Gunfire rang out nonstop. Explosions erupted from various positions.
Boshita and Lance mounted their hover bikes and launched an aerial assault from above.
While Diaz's men outside exchanged bullets with their forces, the two slipped inside the mansion itself amidst the chaos.
They quickly dealt with the guards stationed at the entrance and entered the palace-like main hall.
A burly figure slowly emerged from the shadows at the back.
"I trusted you both so much, yet you betrayed me like dogs..."
His tiger face twisted with rage. His jaws opened wide as if wanting to devour them both alive.
Lance stared at his enemy with equal fury burning in his eyes.
"Diaz, you killed my brother. Today is your death day..."
"Enough talk. Let's Fight."
The three clashed instantly.
Diaz suddenly pulled out a massive Vulcan Gatling gun. The brutal rotating barrels piercing everything in their wake.
The two were genuinely shocked. This guy had absolutely no sense of honor! With such a powerful physique, he still preferred using heavy firearms instead!
Boshita and Lance darted and dodged desperately, using the hall's thick marble pillars as cover. Fortunately, thanks to their advanced armor, they weren't killed instantly by the barrage of bullets.
The fierce firepower pinned them down completely.
Boshita suddenly pulled out a chili grenade and threw it with precise timing. Bang! A cloud of burning red mist exploded across the area.
Caught off guard, Diaz immediately clutched his nose and eyes while coughing violently.
Seeing the perfect opportunity, Boshita rushed forward. He kicked Diaz's weapon away with tremendous force.
Then the three engaged in brutal close combat.
They fought fiercely until both sides were bloodied and exhausted. Finally, Boshita landed a devastating punch that made Diaz cough up blood.
Diaz collapsed heavily on the marble floor with blood at the corner of his mouth. He struggled to stand but couldn't muster the strength anymore, looking utterly miserable.
"You... you... I treated you like family! Gave you a chance to rise from nothing, and this is how you repay me?!"
His answer was two dark gun barrels pointed at his head.
*Bang*
From this day forward, the underworld of Liberty City changed hands completely.
The two major criminal forces, Diaz and the Kangaroo Gang, were destroyed one after another, and Colonel Juan was severely weakened after being betrayed by his subordinates.
Thus, Boshita became the new king of the underworld.
After learning of Diaz's death, his former subordinates quickly pledged their allegiance to the new boss.
After taking control of all of Diaz's territory and innfluence, the Vercetti family was officially established as the dominant power.
On Starfish Island, in the grand hall still bearing scorch marks from battle, Boshita sat at the highest seat of power. Beside him stood Ken, Lance, and the loyal catmen brothers.
Below, numerous followers gazed in admiration at the new emperor of the underworld. Boshita Tommy Vercetti.
Rowan's POV--------
Meanwhile, Rowan had his own path to power.
After eliminating his rival, Pegasus Company, he began rapidly expanding his business operations without any restraints holding him back.
Along with aggressively manipulating the stock market to his advantage, he successively acquired North Point Mall, Malibu Club, and numerous other valuable properties.
When facing unfair competitors, he used smooth business tactics followed by aggressive short selling that destroyed their finances.
His commercial empire grew larger and larger with each passing week. But then an explosion destroyed a building he had invested heavily in constructing.
Avery formally declared war on him.
The two business tycoons clashed fiercely with each other. Assassinations, price suppression, and hostile takeovers became daily occurrences.
Finally, a bomb hidden beneath Avery's car ended the life of the real estate magnate who had dominated Liberty City's business world for decades. Flames soared high into the night sky.
Avery's death shocked the entire city. Media outlets rushed to report the breaking news.
Without Avery standing as an opponent, Rowan's expansion plans advanced completely unobstructed. He swallowed up all of Avery's assets at an astonishing pace.
A new commercial empire rose from the smoking ruins.
Standing before the Sacred Heart Tower, the city's most famous landmark, Rowan walked inside surrounded by his employees.
"Hello, boss!"
"Hello, boss!"
"Boss... boss..."
The top floor was a luxurious penthouse residence prepared exclusively for Rowan's personal use.
The grand wooden doors carved with intricate patterns opened as attendants pushed them aside.
From the highest point of the tower, he could see all of the neon-lit Liberty City spread out below like a glittering carpet.
Rowan held a glass of expensive wine and felt a hint of satisfaction in his chest.
He recalled starting as a complete nobody with no money to his name. Delivering food, driving taxis, being cheated by criminals, suppressed by ruthless competitors. Trying every possible way to earn a living and survive.
After countless struggles and setbacks, he finally possessed everything he had now.
It felt like the final victory screen of his life.
He'd come a long way from where he started.