The hidden island was silent, but inside, MRD's war was just beginning. The world had seen his power in Japan and Europe, and now, his first execution had begun.
The Black Cobra Cartel was erased.
Its empire burned.
Its leader, Diego Salazar, left hanging as a message.
But for MRD, this was just the start.
Rayyan smirked as he watched the global news feed.
Malik leaned back, arms crossed. "First domino has fallen."
Amir chuckled. "And the others still think they're safe."
Mirshad entered the room, his presence shutting down all conversation. His black combat gear still carried the scent of gunpowder and blood from last night's attack.
Baba watched him carefully. "You didn't kill him."
Mirshad took a seat. "Killing him would've been too easy."
Jabir shook his head. "They still don't get it, do they?"
Mirshad,s golden eyes flickered. "Not yet. But they will."
Sophia walked in, arms crossed. "So what now?"
Mirshad leaned forward, resting his arms on the war table. Sirius projected the world map in front of them.
"One down," Mirshad said. "Many more to go."
Cartel leaders, warlords, and corrupt elites watched in disbelief.
Their screens showed the live image of Diego Salazar—beaten, bloodied, chained in front of his own cartel headquarters.
The message above him read:
"I AM COMING FOR ALL OF YOU."
But instead of fear, they laughed.
"Diego was weak."
"That won't happen to me."
"MRD thinks he's a god, but he's just one man."
They still believed their money, their power, their armies would protect them.
What they didn't realize… was that MRD wasn't just coming. He was already watching.
Sirius flicked through criminal networks on the holographic map.
Red markers glowed, each one representing a global crime syndicate.
Mirshad scanned the targets. "Who's next?"
Sirius: "The Iron Fangs Syndicate—Eastern Europe. Specializes in weapons smuggling, contract killings, and underground human trafficking. Their leader, Ivan Petrov, runs the operation like a military force."
Rayyan raised an eyebrow. "This guy isn't like Diego. He has government connections."
Malik smirked. "Then let's rip them apart too."
Mirshad nodded. "We start tonight."
Sophia sighed. "No rest, huh?"
Mirshad smirked. "The hunt doesn't stop."
Baba placed a firm hand on his shoulder. "Then make sure they remember why they should fear the dark."
Mirshad stood up, grabbing his sword. His golden eyes glowed. "They will."
The war was just beginning.
One down. Many more to go.