Chapter 1222
Platinum
Although they thought that he was fooling around, how could he be only eating fruits like a âstarved ghostâ while they were talking about his âgreat deedsâ.
But since itâs already by their lips, the two women still ate the dragon fruit.
âDo you want some more? Itâs quite nice,â Yang Chen asked.
Rose gulped and rolled her eyes at Yang Chen, âWeâre talking about you man. You didnât tell us anything, NingâEr and I love hearing about your past stories.â
Yang Chen waved his hand, âWhatâs there to talk about, itâs not something happy anyway.â
Cai Ning turned to Ron and asked, âMr Ron, how did you meet Yang Chen before? How did you become his steward from the President of the Mafia Alliance?â
Ron looked helpless, âMy lady, to be honest, this is what I always wanted to ask His Majesty Pluto, but he refuses to tell me. In fact, I didnât even know him before the Three Kingdoms invasion of Sicily and our Mafia Alliance hardly had any intersection with him. At that time, his sudden appearance shocked us, but in any case, he was the reason how we managed to defeat the British elite troops and then defeated the Italian and French troops.â
The two looked at each other suspiciously, they didnât expect Yang Chen to be the kind of person who would defend justice...Although, the Mafia Alliance couldnât really relate to justice.
âHoney, why did you help Mr Ron back then,â Rose asked curiously.
Yang Chen rubbed his nose, âWhatâs so interesting about it, probably because I was drunk and felt like killing randomly...â
âDonât beat around the bush, you always rub your nose when you lie,â Rose pinched his nose and insulted him.
Yang Chen was stared at by the two women who were dumbfounded. Since itâs been so many years, I guess itâs fine to say it then, âIn fact, it was also by accident...â
âBy accident?â
Ron was listening attentively as well, he was also very confused about what happened at that time.
Yang Chen nodded, âAt that time, I just agreed to Catherine... Oh, that was, Janeâs mother, to help the two solve the English royal familyâs pursuit and seize the British royal status. Coincidentally, the one responsible for the pursuit, the commander of the special forces was also the guy responsible for attacking Sicily. I so happened to find him that day, and he was commanding his troops to compete with the Mafia Alliance. How could I wait for them to finish before killing? Time is precious, I still had to run back to England to fight with the group of guys with the Sword in the Stone, so I didnât care about it too much, I just killed him.
Ron showed a complicated expression, he finally understood why Yang Chen was reluctant to tell them the truth. After all, helping them was really just an âincidental occurrenceâ.
With a bitter smile, Ron didnât know what to say, but he was in debt after all, so he didnât bother much about it.
Rose and Cai Ning on the other hand couldnât help laughing. Only Yang Chen would be able to do such shameless and reckless actions.
As they were talking and laughing, they had finally reached Palermo, the capital of Sicily.
Palermo was hailed as the most beautiful Muslim city in the world by the great poet Dante at the beginning of the Renaissance. Here, there were breathtaking Arabian architecture sceneries everywhere.
After getting off the plane, Fidero, the current patriarch of the Constantine family, also the eldest son of Ron, had sent a few black Bentleys, quietly waiting outside of the airport.
Fideroâs appearance was very similar to Ron, a gentleman with moustache and a pair of golden glasses. He didnât look like the leader of a mafia family at all.
When Yang Chenâs figure in a floral blouse appeared in front of the Mafia group, Fidero and the other Constantine family disciples looked eagerly.
âYour Majesty Pluto, welcome to Sicily Island once again,â Fidero bowed to greet him and the black suited men behind him followed humbly.
Some people passing by didnât think it was too strange to see this scene. In Sicily, especially among the Mafia, it was very common for the class to be distinct, and it was not a big deal if someone suddenly knelt on the road.
Yang Chen waved his hand casually, âFidero, just do that to your father, it doesnât matter much to me.â
Ron laughed aside, âYour Majesty Pluto, they are showing you their respect, they wouldâve been dead by now if it wasnât for you.â
Yang Chen shrugged, knowing how these guys wouldnât change even after many years, so he didnât bother.
Rose and Cai Ning got in the car and curiously looked at the scenery of Palermo outside the car window. The rich Gothic, Roman and other characteristic styles here made the two girls dizzy.
On the streets and at the market, tourists and local residents chatted lively, all kinds of races and costumes as if the entire world integrated together.
âThereâs nothing too special though, itâs just an ordinary tourist city, is this really the Mafiaâs territory?â Rose found it unbelievable.
Yang Chen couldnât help himself, âBaby Rose, do you think that the Mafia is like the ones on TV? They have to live as well. Nobody likes a smoky life, they also hope that they live in a beautiful and quiet place. The mafia is another ruler of the island, not a terrorist organization. Itâs just that they are more inclined to use violence to solve problems compared to the ordinary governments.â
Ron agreed and said, âThatâs right Lady Rose. In fact, most of this was maintained and built by our Mafia Alliance. For us, this is our home, which is not as exaggerated as outsiders would think.â
Cai Ning asked, âAre we going to Mr Ronâs house now?â
Ronn shook his head, âLady Cai Ning, our Constantine family is located in Caltanissetta of the central region. We are here in Palermo mainly because the opening ceremony of the Caesar Conference will be held in the âColosseumâ by the harbour. We are now going to the Federico Hotel that Iâve booked earlier.â
âColosseum? Isnât that in Rome?â Cai Ning wondered.
âHehe, that is the most famous ancient Roman Colosseum. In fact, there are many Colosseums around the world. Our Colosseum in Palermo is also one of them, but it is built independently on the port. Itâs normally used for training within our Mafia Alliance and will be changed to a fighting venue during the Caesar Conference,â Ron explained.
Hearing his description, the two women were exceptionally excited for tomorrowâs journey, as if it was a grand event from another world.
More than ten minutes later, Fidero from the front of the car spoke a few words in Italian and hung up the call with a solemn expression.
âFidero, is there something wrong with the hotel?â Ron asked after hearing something from the back.
Fidero turned back humbly and nodded, âYes, my father. The owner of the Federico Hotel said that someone has occupied the VIP suite that weâve originally booked. They even threaten to kill everyone working in the hotel if they dare to chase them out.â
Ronâs usual peaceful face darkened immediately, âWho are they, such bold actions!â
âNot sure, the owner said it was a group of freaks wearing white cloaks and golden masks, they canât identify them even through their accent. There were a few mercenaries who stood up for the owner but were all beaten and thrown out directly. Their strength seems to be good,â Fidero said.
âWhite cloaks? Golden masks?â Ron frowned deeply and asked Yang Chen who was half lying on his seat, âYour Majesty Pluto, I donât remember any mercenary group dressed like this, do you know anything?â
Yang Chen squinted his eyes and said lazily, âNope, probably a new group...â
Ron nodded. If Yang Chen hadnât met them before, it could only be a new mercenary group.
Cai Ning asked, âWhy would they snatch our room? Are they against us?â
Ron shook his head, âNot necessarily. Lady Cai Ning, Federico Hotel is one of the most luxurious hotels in Palermo. Its VIP suite is almost equivalent to a status symbol. In recent days, dignitaries, rich people, and powerful mercenaries from all over the world have gathered here. During the Caesar Conference, the figures who get to stay in the VIP suite are one of a kind and a symbol of loftiness. So, they did this probably to prove their status, to demonstrate to everyone, and to show their ambition of fearing no one.