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?"

received prohibitions are Kandrian companies. The Bradt Distribution Service is seamlessly cooperating

woman leaned forward. "This is without a doubt a

be safely concluded that this is the case,

as each of the members gathered their thoughts on the matter. The weight of the air grew

it was truly an important enough situation

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

you that he doesn't care to wrap his head around complicated issues. He

but didn't dare say a

for the fact that Sage Aggragor disdained the responsibilities that came with his position, he may very well

was, the black market

slaves, organs, sexual services, manual labor, and darker indulgences that

not provided by the Martial Union. Mostly entailed matters

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

able to deliver supplies of goods and services to the consumers, across borders,

conventional and esoteric drugs, as well as

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 be left behind. Money laundering and the production of currency were one

to one of the other six figures. "I'm more concerned why Carnil, the leader of goods supply, has been

he continued. "You're supposed

moved for the first time, opening his eyes. "There