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"Stand up."
Raven dropped his cold expression. "From now on, I'm your secret boss."
"Understood?"
"Y-Yes," Todd stood and stole a glance at the silent Alfia.
With a respectful tone, he asked, "Young Master, may I ask what your relationship with the Witch is?"
Todd could vaguely sense that this woman was acting like his personal bodyguard.
But…
Wasn't the Witch who burned to death seven years ago already reduced to ash?
Then who was this woman before him?
Could it be…
The reports about the Witch being defeated by the Astraea Familia seven years ago were false?
Todd couldn't make sense of it.
The only thing he was sure of… was that this woman was unquestionably the real Witch.
Only the Witch could exude such terrifying pressure.
Raven sat casually on a sofa and said flatly, "Some things are best left unasked."
"You're not qualified to know."
From calling him a brat earlier to now addressing him as "Young Master,"
Todd's attitude had done a full 180.
"Todd, my name is Raven. You'll continue running this casino as before."
"I won't expose your identity—so don't reveal anything about me or Alfia. Got it?"
Raven's eyes turned cold as he stared at him. "If you dare betray me…"
"You know what'll happen, right?"
Alfia, seated beside Raven, slowly closed her eyes—
Then gently rested her head on his shoulder.
The scene left Todd stunned, jaw nearly dropping.
He gasped inwardly.
No way…
The Witch is his woman?
There's actually someone in this world who managed to woo a woman like the Witch?
This Young Master… definitely isn't ordinary.
Todd recalled how the two had suddenly appeared and knew all his secrets…
Not someone to mess with.
Definitely not.
With that thought, Todd immediately bowed deeply, full of respect. "Young Master Raven."
"From this day on, I swear unwavering loyalty to you—I'll serve you with all I have!"
Raven gently caressed the back of Alfia's head, his smile full of satisfaction.
As expected…
With Silent here, anything could be handled smoothly.
Having established his authority, Raven began questioning Todd about the casino's operations.
As the secret boss—
Raven had no intention of letting people like Ryuu Lion or Syr trace anything back to him.
If they came knocking and destroyed the place—
It would be a huge loss.
This casino was a money tree, and Raven had no intention of losing it.
Golden Sanctuary was the largest gambling hall operated by the Entertainment City.
Even in Orario, it held great prestige as a casino.
In the original work, even with Shakti of the Ganesha Familia acting as head of security—
That foul-mouthed cat Allen still managed to sneak in unnoticed.
Which is why, Raven thought to himself:
"I need to strengthen the casino's defenses… if only I could summon the Dis Sisters…"
"Looks like I need to hurry and reach Level 3."
"Wait…"
"Why do I feel like I'm turning into some kind of villain boss…?"
…
After a thorough discussion—
Todd confessed everything he'd done to Raven, without hiding a single detail.
Just as Raven expected based on the original—
Todd perfectly fit the type who served the strong and crushed the weak.
In this place, beyond the Guild's reach, he was the king of the underworld gambling scene.
Todd truly had brains and capability—
But his true nature was treacherous, devious, and completely untrustworthy.
However, after witnessing the fearsome Alfia—
Todd was completely subdued by Raven.
"Take me outside—I want to get a better look at the place."
Raven stood and planted a light kiss on Alfia's forehead.
"Yes, sir." Todd bowed obediently.
Alfia pulled her hood back down, concealing her face once more—
And silently followed at Raven's side.
The fewer people who knew about Silent's existence, the better. Otherwise, it would only invite trouble.
The magical barrier Alfia had cast earlier had already faded.
"Young Master Raven, let me introduce you to my two bodyguards."
"—Go ahead."
Todd then called over the two men standing guard outside the VIP room.
One was a burly, muscular human. The other, a lean, agile catperson.
Beaming, Todd introduced them: "This human is Fust, and the catman is called Lolo."
"Young Master, have you heard of Black Fist and Black Cat?"
"You mean to say…" Raven raised an eyebrow, "They're Black Fist and Black Cat?"
"Exactly…" Todd nodded proudly. "I hired them at a high price to protect me."
"Reliable, right?"
Black Fist and Black Cat were notorious bounty hunters and assassins from five years ago.
During Orario's dark era—
To eliminate criminals and enemies, many bounty hunters and killers were brought in from outside the city.
Among them—
Black Fist and Black Cat became infamous for their skill and reputation. Everyone feared them.
"Alfia, kill them both," Raven said coldly.
Alfia raised her gaze.
"—Gospel."
A violent shockwave exploded forward.
BOOM!
Caught completely off-guard—
Black Fist and Black Cat's bodies were instantly blown apart, blood splattering across the floor.
They were dead. Beyond dead.
"Y-Y-Young Master…" Todd's whole body trembled. "W-Why did you kill them?"
He couldn't understand.
Could it be…
Did they have some deep-seated grudge with Raven?
At the same time, Todd now fully confirmed—
This woman was undoubtedly the legendary Witch—Alfia.
Only the Witch could use that spell.
"They were knock-offs," Raven said indifferently. "You got scammed."
"—What?" Todd couldn't believe it.
"I've met the real Black Fist and Black Cat."
"Those damn bastards…" Todd cursed through gritted teeth.
"How dare they use those names?" he spat. "Serves them right for dying like pigs."
"Do your job properly. In a few days, I'll assign you some real bodyguards."
What he called "bodyguards" was really surveillance—
To make sure Todd didn't cause any unnecessary trouble.
"Yes, Young Master," Todd said, his tone even more respectful.
Deep down, his admiration for Raven only grew.
"You two—clean up the corpses."
Todd ordered the two beautiful girls beside him. "Didn't you hear me?"
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