Pick Up a Killer as Girlfriend Chapter 1137 1137: Discussion

"I've heard... just heard, it seems to be the work of the Black Mantis and their group, with the goal of establishing authority. This seems to match the news coming from Japan exactly."

"Yes, it seems to be that way." Koff nodded, indicating his agreent with this viewpoint.

Koff Smith. Currently forty-eight years old. After his father's death, he has been in charge of the Cross Assassination Society for thirteen years. In these thirteen years, the Cross Society has managed to stand out among many assassin organizations and beco the most powerful assassination organization.

"Black Mantis?"

Upon hearing Black Mantis, Koff's pupils contracted slightly.

"This isn't confird information, but soone managed to slip into Lone Wolf silently. Although ultimately unsuccessful, they were able to retreat unscathed. Besides the now notorious Black Mantis, I can't think of anyone else who could pull this off," reported the mber who ca in.

"The situation in Japan is indeed quite accurate. They guessed the Black Mantis wanted to target organizations here in M Country. I didn't expect them to act so quickly." Koff frowned deeply.

"A person who can infiltrate Lone Wolf silently is truly frightening. Now that he hasn't gained any advantage there, could the target suddenly shift to our Cross Society? Boss, we need to implent the highest and strictest defensive asures," an elder on the side said worriedly.

Koff Smith remained silent for a while, seemingly pondering sothing.

Is he scared? Of course, if you've got one of the world's top assassins targeting you, wouldn't you be scared?

Black Mantis, despite gaining fa recently, disappeared for a period and then reappeared with a bang.

From Koff's understanding of Thunder Fla, for soone to infiltrate the other party's organization alone and kill all the high-ranking individuals, they must possess terrifying strength.

Of course, it's also possible that Thunder Fla's guards were a bit careless, like now, as Lone Wolf discovered Black Mantis just before he succeeded. So, it's probably not as terrifying as rumored.

"Isn't this Black Mantis a mber of Huaxia's Yanhuang Soul? Why can he kill so openly in M Country? Hasn't the Ministry of Foreign Affairs questioned it at all?" Koff asked with a frown.

"They have, but Huaxia's Yanhuang Soul explained that Black Mantis is long dead, and the real identity of the early Black Mantis, Ye Xiaofan, was revoked by Yanhuang Soul when he headed to Japan. In other words, Yanhuang Soul doesn't acknowledge Black Mantis as one of theirs," the elder continued to answer Koff's questions.

"Hmph, they're really washing their hands clean."

"So, should we postpone our agreent with Wolf King, or continue? If Wolf King leaves the Lone Wolf organization, it will be even harder to ensure his safety. Moreover, we also need to strengthen our defenses here." The elder's concerns always revolved around the organization's interests, showing his dedication.

"Postpone?" Koff continued to carefully consider each step.

"Boss, we can't change this deadline. Our main priority should be to seize control of the situation quickly, lest delays allow unexpected developnts," said another elder.

"That's right, this is a rare opportunity. Once we control Lone Wolf, the whole of M Country will recognize you as king."

The other advising elders quickly suggested.

"But if the boss's life is at risk, taking a step back, if sothing unexpected happens, who will take responsibility? At that point, thinking of domination is out of the question. It will be a total collapse," cautioned one of the elders.

Discussions among the elders slowly began, while Koff was also troubled by many issues. For instance, Wolf King's life must not be lost, and Black Mantis might very well shift his target to the Cross Society after failing at Wolf King.

"I think the situation is not that complicated."

At this mont, a man in his thirties sitting in front began to speak calmly.

"Cody, do you have any thoughts?" Hearing him speak, Koff imdiately inquired.

Cody, a forr first-rank assassin talent, was accompanied by the third, fourth, eighth, and ninth-ranked assassins sitting beside him.

Cody joined the Cross Society in his teens, and his efforts greatly helped Koff achieve what he has today. So, Koff gave him a different na, making it sound like he was his own brother.

"It's simple; we have no reason to fear a re Black Mantis. No matter how skilled, he's still just a person. Since he failed once, he will definitely fail again. We should view things from another angle. We shouldn't fear him coming to cause trouble; instead, we should worry if he doesn't co. I don't believe that just because of so exaggerated reputation, once it cos to an actual fight, who will win or lose is unknown. If Lone Wolf couldn't retain the infiltrating Black Mantis, it doesn't an we can't as the Cross Society. After all, I'm at the top rank myself. If he cos, I'll certainly make him stay. At that ti, if we not only seize Lone Wolf's personnel and territory but also slay Black Mantis, wouldn't our Cross Society's fa grow even more prominent?"

After these words, Koff nodded repeatedly. Young people need to have this fearless drive. Back in the day, wasn't it this sa attitude that led him to carve a bloody path with the Cross Society?

"Don't forget, Number Seven also died by his hand," at this mont, the eighth-ranked assassin said quietly.

"Hmph, that trash can't compare to ," Cody said with disdain.

Indeed, there's a significant gap in prowess between the top three assassins and those ranked lower. Take Cody, for instance; being first-ranked naturally signifies an S-grade assassin. However, a tenth-ranked assassin stands no chance of retreating unscathed in front of him, and even a slight mistake could lead to death by his hand.

This is a world that respects strength.

"Cody, what do you an? Are you implying we're trash too?" The ninth-ranked assassin began to feel displeased.

"Hmph, if you're not convinced, let's spar. If Black Mantis can kill Number Seven, why can't I, Cody? Just wait, if he dares to co, I'll make sure he doesn't leave through this door."

Bragging? No, Cody simply hasn't realized Xiaofan's true strength. He's akin to a frog at the bottom of a well. Since his debut, Cody has repeatedly completed increasing numbers of missions, and as his ranking climbed, fewer opponents could match him. Ever since reaching the top rank, he hasn't encountered a single rival who could withstand him. Thus, propelled by self-esteem and vanity, he dared boast in front of Koff.