The Martial Unity

"Esosale Suppliers has refused to supply to us."

In an underground facility that served as a nexus for a series of tunnels, six figures had gathered around a table.

The atmosphere was solemn and tense despite their nonchalant demeanor.

The source of pressure wasn't the various Martial Seniors standing behind them serving as bodyguards.

No.

Each of the six seated figures appeared to be a normal human. Yet they seemed to draw more attention than even the formidable Martial Seniors. Such a gravitas did not come from their fists' power, but the power of their positions. It was a distinct sense of power that came with their position, one that wasn't overt but could be just as scary.

"I haven't had time to go through the reports yet…" A woman sighed, maintaining a cold expression. "How many of our shells have been unable to purchase supplies from Esosale Suppliers?"

"About eighty-six percent, give or take," A spectacled man replied. "It's a rather shockingly high number, all things considered. Such a thing does not happen organically, especially when we can be reasonably certain that other legitimate companies of a similar size to our shells have not experienced any sanction of any sort."

He pushed his spectacles before continuing. "I have considered the possibility that Esosale Suppliers has perhaps adopted the policy of avoiding shell companies that are clearly hollow or have very shady ties. However, I have seen no indication of other such third part party companies experiencing the same restriction."

"Then, what about the possibility that Esosale Suppliers has shunned shell fronts of the mafia in other nations as well?"

only companies that have received prohibitions are Kandrian companies. The Bradt Distribution

other words…" The woman leaned forward. "This is without a doubt a

can be safely concluded that this is the case, yes," The

silence in the room as each of the members gathered their thoughts on the matter.

was truly an important enough situation to gather

woman turned to one of the men in the room. "This is a serious

man smiled perfunctorily. "Sage Aggragor instructed me to act in his interest, he told me to relay to you that he doesn't care to wrap

She snorted but didn't dare

was a Martial Sage. The difference between them was that of Heaven and Earth. If not for the fact that Sage Aggragor disdained the responsibilities that came with his position, he may very well have assumed more power by dissolving the various segments

black market had

like slaves, organs, sexual services, manual labor,

not provided by

of classified information was one of the largest black markets anywhere on the continent.

one of the foundations of the black market, being able to deliver supplies of goods and services to

and substances. There was an enormous demand for conventional and esoteric drugs, as well as strategic materials

was a requirement of its own, and the size of this market was proportional to the size of the rest of the black market, thus this sector could never

of the other six figures. "I'm more concerned why Carnil,

he continued. "You're supposed

first time, opening his eyes. "There is nothing