Chapter 13: Underground Emperor? Indeed, He's A Real Drag

Kingpin is meticulous and possesses intelligence far beyond the average person.

Earlier, Carl said about him losing money and said he could help recover it.

Ordinary people might have been confused at that moment.

"What does your wealth have to do with me? " Would be the natural response, but Kingpin immediately discerned Carl's true intent – extortion.

Moreover, the amount of extortion was too large!

Ten billion dollars?

It felt like a dream.

Prompting Kingpin to question the value of money itself.

Kingpin is the most prominent underground figure in New York City, and even in the United States.

His sphere of influence spans globally across diverse sectors.

And in various fields such as real estate, technology, biology, industry, and others he has involvement.

Kingpin estimation of his own assets.

To be over 40 billion.

A considerable amount!

In a way, Kingpin can be said to be an inspirational figure in the Marvel world.

After all, his father was just a small underground boss.

Kingpin almost built his empire from scratch.

It can be said that out of millions of ordinary people, not many can reach his level.

After all, it's more than 40 billion.

US dollars!

But even if he has accumulated a lot of wealth.

And is even prominent in the Marvel world.

But what Carl wants is really too much.

Ten billion!

Kingpin himself doesn't have Ten billion in cash.

After all, assets and funds are quite different.

Assets can include many things.

Such as Kingpin's companies, real estate, and even "goods"...

As long as it's valuable.

But funds are just money.

What Carl wants is funds that can be transferred into a bank account.

It's not that the Kingpin doesn't want to give it to the other party.

It's just that he doesn't have such a large sum of cash at hand.

On the side, Daredevil, after a brief moment of confusion, also understood the conversation between Carl and Kingpin.

Extortion?

This surprised him greatly.

What's going on?

Who is this suddenly appearing Asian man?

He has such great power and even saved him, stopping Kingpin.

Looks like a righteous partner.

That's right, he should be a superhero.

However, just as he was thinking that.

He discovered that Carl was extorting Kingpin?

This scene.

Made Daredevil, who is familiar with Kingpin's background, feel extremely strange.

Never thought that Kingpin would have such a time.

...

When Carl saw Kingpin hesitate.

He was a bit surprised.

Although a Ten billion is not a small amount, but when life and death are at stake, the choice is clear.

It seems Kingpin isn't keen on surviving.

He has given the other party a chance, but Kingpin doesn't seem to cherish it.

Despite Carl offering an opportunity, Kingpin appears unappreciative.

Carl's smile remains unchanged, but a red glow emanates from his eyes.

Addressing Kingpin, he remarks, "It seems you can't help me find the money."

"What a pity."

Expressing this, Carl moves to take action.

Seeing the red glow in Carl's eyes, Kingpin's expression shifts.

He hastily pleads, "Mr. Carl, please reconsider!

But Carl ignored the other party's plea.

Kingpin was shocked.

Is this the end?

The superpower of this Carl is too weird.

The bullseye was directly melted.

He probably wouldn't be a match either.

Should he fight?

It's a pity.

Unfortunately, the price Carl demanded was too steep.

All his liquidated funds added together.

Could only amount to approximately 1.4 billion.

Kingpin's mind races.

Suddenly, Carl halts.

He gazes at Kingpin with an odd expression.

"You... are a bit poorer than I imagined."

"Huh?"

Kingpin is stunned, questioning why Carl would make such a statement.

Is he considered poor?

Kingpin doesn't think he is poor.

Having built his fortune from scratch, he now has over 40 billion in assets.

Never thought that he would be associated with the word 'poor'.

But, he couldn't really refute Carl's words.

On the side, Daredevil also looked surprised.

He and Kingpin are old enemies.

Knowing that this underground emperor has many industries.

Especially in the illegal trade, that he has disrupted it many times.

Of course, he knows what Kingpin does.

Not all of it is good.

But to say he has no money.

Daredevil would be the first one to disagree.

At this time, Carl continued to say to Kingpin, "Since you don't have as much money as I imagined."

"Then we have to find another way."

"Of course, the price cannot be changed."

He thought for a moment and then said, "You still have to help me find the missing Ten billion."

"But for now, you can just help me find two billion first."

"The remaining money, you can give it to me when you have it.... please help me find it, i really need it."

"However, it should be calculated based on bank interest."

Concluding, Carl asks Kingpin, "What do you think?"

"Huh?"

Kingpin was stunned, not expecting this turn of events.

He had no idea what was going on.

But after thinking for a moment, he immediately agreed.

"Okay."

Although two billion is still a lot for him.

But it's not impossible to come up with.

After all, life is the most important.

Should he die, money holds no real value.

"Good, this is my account number, remember it."

Saying that, Carl handed his bank card to Kingpin.

After seeing the other party write it down, Carl smiled and said, "By the way, I hope to see my two billion in three days."

"The remaining eight billion and interest, find them for me within three years."

"I believe you don't want any accidents to happen, right?"

Hearing this, Kingpin nodded hastily, "Yes, yes, yes."

However, he finds Carl's words oddly familiar.

Upon careful consideration, it aligns with what he wrote in the letter to Carl before.

Realizing this, Kingpin sighs.

This guy holds a grudge indeed.

With limited room for protest, he promises, "I will transfer the money as soon as possible, no later than tomorrow."

"Good," Carl nodded.

In fact.

He was puzzled just now when Kingpin hesitated and didn't give the money.

Suddenly, he remembered the template of his Silver Age Superman.

There is an ability called mind reading.

So, he subconsciously used it.

Therefore, From that moment to now.

He knew every thought running through Kingpin's mind.

Thus, he adjusted his approach,

 Starting with a demand for two billion.

To be honest.

Kingpin's funds are a bit less than Carl imagined.

This so-called underground emperor of New York is somewhat disappointing.

Even the money required to save his life has to be paid in installments.

What a drag.

As for why Carl spared Kingpin's life, there isn't a specific reason.

Recognizing the other's value and lack of aggression is one factor.

Survival payment is also another matter.

Moreover, it was a spur-of-the-moment decision.

In essence, there isn't much animosity between Kingpin and Carl.

It was just unfortunate for the former to cross paths with him.

As for other matters, heroes, villains, and the like, Carl prefers minimal interference.

Occasionally encountering annoying people, just get rid of them.

He won't go around the world looking for villains to clean up.

That would be too tiring and boring.

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I will turn into Santa Claus for you guys.

So, I will be giving you 10 chapter this week!

Happy Holidays!

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