8 Years AgoFelix and Sven entered the Federation in an inconspicuous sedan equipped with fairy communications. Airports were under surveillance, and any agents from the Drug Enforcement Bureau were apparently reported to the drug cartel bosses almost immediately.They crossed the border normally in an ordinary private vehicle.It took longer to reach their destination, but Sven explained that it was the most reliable method.Felix valued the words of those with experience. That had been one of the keys to surviving on the battlefield as well.“Keep one weapon visible in a holster. Keep another hidden on your ankle. The one on your ankle is for a real emergency. A small one will do. If people can see a weapon, they’ll be more cautious. And in the Federation, everyone carries a weapon, so no one will be suspicious of you for being armed.”Felix put that experience to use as well, carrying a .45-caliber magic-powered handgun in his holster and a 9mm magic-powered handgun on his ankle.“

8 Years AgoWhen Alois heard that Heinrich had actually met with Karl and begun negotiations, he seriously doubted his own ears."Are you serious? After everything he's done, you're talking things out? Or is this 'talk' just another name for carrying out an execution?""They are talking, Young Master. The Boss is meeting Karl in the neutral zone.""Damn it all."Alois cursed at the information Norbert had brought him."So Father's really determined not to trust me. Damn it."Alois was furious.Even after he had presented overwhelming evidence that Karl had betrayed them, his father still trusted Karl. Was he terrified of Karl's insurance policy? Or was he afraid of the third party monitoring their dealings with Karl? Either way, his father refused to kill Karl.The thought drove Alois nearly mad with frustration."Were you able to wiretap the meeting?""Yes. Here you are."Norbert had finally decided who truly deserved his loyalty. Had he sensed the smell of death around Heinrich? Wel