Maseuchossi Family

Faced with their young master's blunt words, the five of them were unable to respond.

There was a reason for them being late—but for them to take so long that the Don's successor was now bruised and attacked by other prisoners.

It was an inexcusable mistake.

It was their duty as the protector of the Don's successor to protect the Elias, and yet they were nowhere to be found when their master was in danger.

Their faces couldn't help but turn grim and slightly lifeless.

What happened was an utter disgrace and a careless mistake by them that could have cost their young master's life.

Their inability to do anything already costed the previous Don's life, and now they were still as careless and useless as before.

The five of them couldn't help but feel extremely guilty and blamed themselves inwardly.

But within themselves, they also sighed in relief that Elias was safe.

Without even hesitating for a moment, the five of them quickly kneeled down and apologized.

""Please forgive us, Don.""

Elias was startled. He glanced at their sudden actions, finding it slightly amusing.

He wasn't really mad or disappointed in them, he already knew what was stalling them from Garland's mouth.

He just said those words because they were really late.

But apparently, it had a greater effect on them.

"Don't repeat that mistake again."

Thinking for a moment, he accepted it as he lightly shook his head and released his grip.

Thud!

The large, red eyed man, Garland fell flat on the ground pitifully as soon as he released his hand.

The five of them quickly nodded and stood up, sighing in relief.

"Hm? Isn't that the fool who foolishly tried to challenge the Don's authority…"

As he stood up, Alexus immediately recognized the person.

The other four of them quirked their brows, and Tauros stared at the man deeply for a moment, as though remembering the person's face.

"That's right."

Elias nodded, gazing at the unconscious Garland. He continued.

"His name is Bones King Garland, a gang leader of an insignificant gang called Bones. They're overall strength is not that great, with Bones King Garland only a former D Rank at the lowest tier. Most importantly, apparently, they're under the Maseuchossi Family…"

Not even halfway finished, the killing intent of the five suddenly bursted.

"...Garland and his little gang were sent to Tartarus due to dealing with mana drugs, and then the familia issued a mission to them to apparently kill me. They observed for a few days and made an agreement with some other prisoners. They particularly chose this prison bathroom spot because there's no CCTV camera here."

"They thought that the familia would save them if they accomplished it so they did everything they could, but they didn't know the Familia wouldn't do such a pointless action."

After he finished, the five of them turned quiet.

Junior, who was eternally quiet, suddenly whispered with a glint on his eyes.

"Maseuchossi Family led by Paul Maseuchossi… one of the Five Families who participated in the Godfather's demise."

Elias turned around and glanced at him, discovering the stoic man's clenched fist that slightly trembled.

He didn't choose to address it and stayed silent instead, looking at his five subordinates who were varying in expressions.

After Junior said that, Alexus on the left side suddenly laughed and shook his head.

"Ahahaha… It seems the Maseuchossi Family is still scared of the remnants of the Castellano Family. A bunch of cowards!"

To his right, Donato closed his eyes and sighed, slowly releasing his clenched fist.

"We knew that all along. They wouldn't have gathered together and created an alliance just to kill the Godfather. The Five Families are cowards."

The four others nodded in agreement, they also slowly released their clenched fist and slowly calmed down as well.

As soon as they calmed down, Elias asked something puzzling him.

"Where is the security team?"

Donato quickly answered his doubts.

"Some people that had an agreement with Bones King Garland stalled us, and the fight took the security team's attention. Before the security arrived, they retreated and so did we. They're probably about to come any moment now."

Thump! Thump!

As soon as they heard the footsteps, Donato's expressions suddenly changed and turned helpless.

They really came in at a moment. Elias couldn't help but curl his lips in amusement.

He shook his head and spoke calmly.

"Don't mind them. Give me my towel. I'm itching to take a bath."

They nodded and quickly entered the bathroom, giving Elias his towel.

But they didn't take a bath with him, but stood at the doorsteps, guarding silently.

***

When the security team arrived, the six of them were already in the prison bathroom. A few of the security tried to question them about what happened, but they answered that they didn't know what happened and it was already there when they arrived.

Helpless, the security team that arrived could only take the unconscious bodies and leave Elias alone.

Although they were doubtful of it, unless there was conclusive evidence, they couldn't take them in for detention.

Where could they find conclusive evidence when there's no security camera on this place?

Not to mention, it was pretty impossible to believe that Elias alone could beat thirty or more former Rankers in his lonesome.

They also had the option to forcefully arrest them, but that was a temporary solution they didn't want to take. They knew that these people were special, it could backfire at them and it was too troublesome.

They could do so on weak prisoners, but not against strong ones.

Despite being the most infamous facility, the death of some security personnel in Tartarus isn't rare.

Uncommon, but not rare. In fact, one might even say it's quite high for a prison facility.

Additionally, the majority of security personnel in Tartarus did not voluntarily choose to guard this place. They were sent here as punishment by the council.

They were already somewhat corrupt and lazy from the start, thus they didn't want anything to do with the prisoners and upholding the rules of the place.

They just wanted to quietly pass the time of their punishment until they returned back to the outside world.

Thus, most security personnel only attach great importance to sealed level threats and not reformation criminals.

Before they left the place however, they warned Elias and the rest to precaution and hold back a little, since the magnitude of the fight this time was greater.

In any other situation, it would've called for a detention, regardless of who they are. Luckily, there were no security cameras.

As for Donato and the rest, although there were security cameras in the lockers where they were stalled, the security didn't bother to ask about it since nothing happened anyway.

***

On the corner of the prison bathroom, Elias was deluged in the spring, clean water.

While he was taking a bath, he took the opportunity to look at his stats in the system.

[Name: Elias Vito Castellano (Elias Roan)

[Race: Human]

[Talent: Indomitable Spirit (Not In Effect)]

[Rank: D- (E+)]

[Level: 22]

[Unused status points: 500]

[STR: D- (21/200) (E+)]

[AGI: D- (18/200) (E+)]

[STA: D- (25/200) (E+)]

[CONST: D- (26/200) (E+)]

[INT: E (70/100)]

[MAG: E- (43/100)]

[GROWTH: D+ (0/200)]

SKILLS: [Way of Castellano], [Ferocious Underdog], [Gaze of Intimidation].]

As soon as he saw his status, Elias squinted his eyes in slight surprise.