Chapter 431

If you want to do business with someone, you need an introduction. Without that, there’s no foundation of trust. You can’t just show up unannounced and say, “I want to make a big deal.” Even idiot street mercs check who they’re dealing with first. And this? This was a deal that could involve the NCPD, 6th Street, and the Aldecaldos.

Once the idea took shape, Karl and his team acted quickly. Over the course of a few days, they arranged separate meetings with Mr. Johnson and the newly appointed leader of 6th Street, Nottingham Winry. Both expressed full support. If it was just a smuggling route, they agreed to take responsibility and were even willing to grant Karl’s team full operational authority.

With two out of the three parties onboard, only the Aldecaldos remained. They weren’t exactly close with them—so they needed someone to bridge the gap.