Chapter 2399

From that alone, it was clear that Zidane preferred Mystic, the organization he had built with his own hands. Never mind the fact that Mystic was meant to replace the underworld one day. He had always been fair in his dealings, never taking things that didn't belong to him. If he wanted something, he would find a way to take it for himself. No one had to offer anything to him. Zidane's tone might be casual, but Mordecai knew, deep down, that he meant it. No longer pushing the matter of returning the title, Mordecai simply said, "If Mystic ever needs cooperation from the underworld, I'll support it fully." Zidane didn't stand on ceremony. "Hasn't that already been the case?" What had worked before would continue working now. Zidane might want to build things his own way, but having existing networks and free labor? He wasn't above using them. With a flick of his hand, a ghost gate opened. It was time to head back to his trading post. Business remained business, and not a single