Chapter 531

The sea breeze roared, drowning out Vincent Harris's laughter. The Talon was an international mercenary group based in Elaris. Unlike other mercenary organizations, it operated openly and legally. In fact, it held more influence than the local government in Elaris due to its control over drug trafficking and arms trading while protecting ordinary people from harm. This had earned the group admiration from the locals and even neighboring small countries. Globally, however, the Talon had always been controversial. At Yannburgh Intelligence Bureau, Ava Quarles had attended many meetings where higher-ups discussed this organization. Yannburgh defined the Talon as “modern outlaws.” They murdered and plundered, showed no mercy, and could be even more brutal. They monopolized capital markets and seized wealth. But they did things that typical criminals wouldn’t do, like rescuing civilians under fire or limiting drug distribution. It was always easy for people to pardon a villain, as long as t