Chapter 1550 - 1549: Preparation

Coming out of the Crescent Group building, a member of the Assassin Alliance who had been following Lu Yu quickly caught up. Looking at Lu Yu, he spoke: "Sir, why did you make that bet with him? Wouldn't it be simpler to just capture him outright? Why go through all this trouble?"

The Assassin Alliance member's words were filled with coldness and murderous intent, a deep and somber tone pervaded his speech, looking at Lu Yu with questions in his eyes.

"Look around you."

Hearing the words of the Assassin Alliance member, Lu Yu smiled slightly and said, "This is the busiest district in London City, gathering eighty percent of the UK's elite figures, and Crescent Group is one of the largest energy suppliers in Europe. Using force here isn't strength—it's foolishness!"

"But, sir—"

Upon hearing this, the Assassin Alliance member responded, "Isn't even Elizabeth IV on our side? This is her realm, and we're just capturing one Umarov. Is that really an issue?"

"That's precisely why we can't use force!"

Upon hearing his subordinate's words, Lu Yu firmly stated, "Just as you mentioned, Elizabeth IV is on our side, but do you understand why she is? Do you think it's clear?"

Violence!

The reason Elizabeth IV is on Lu Yu's side is entirely due to succumbing to Lu Yu's might; this is something the Assassin Alliance member is well aware of!

"Seems you know well."

Looking at the Assassin Alliance member's eyes, Lu Yu subtly remarked, "Elizabeth IV fears our power, which is why she chose to compromise."

"Given her fear of strength and compromise, it doesn't mean she's fully committed to cooperating with us. Engaging Crescent Group publicly on the busiest streets of London—have you considered the consequences?!"

As he spoke, Lu Yu's voice deepened, looking at the Assassin Alliance member, saying, "If we resort to violence, it will surely become widely known throughout the street. Remember, these people aren't ordinary; most are elite, influential figures of the UK. Once shocked, they will quickly band together, exerting pressure on Elizabeth IV, coupled with media frenzy, and the situation could engulf all of London!"

"Such actions are a slap in the face to Elizabeth IV!"

As he spoke, Lu Yu listed the stakes clearly, saying, "While indeed a slap to Elizabeth IV, remember, she was subdued by us through force that very night!"

"Someone originally disloyal, coupled with external media pressure—do you believe Elizabeth IV will break ties with us?"

While speaking, Lu Yu's gaze was profound, looking at the Assassin Alliance member with inquiry in his eyes.

Upon hearing Lu Yu's words, the Assassin Alliance member was dumbfounded, looking at Lu Yu, suddenly at a loss.

"Understand now?"

Looking at the Assassin Alliance member, Lu Yu smiled and said, "This matter can only be approached with intelligence, not force!"

In his speech, Lu Yu's tone was deep and thoughtful, with a hint of playful intent.

"Sir, I understand."

Upon hearing this, the Assassin Alliance member spoke, "Indeed, this matter requires a long-term strategy!"

"Hmm."

Upon hearing this, Lu Yu nodded slightly, saying, "Not necessarily long-term; I've already sent people to gather Crescent Group's black accounts a few days ago. I believe we will have precise results in two days, and we can use these black accounts to show Umarov how foolish his actions are!"

In his speech, Lu Yu spoke slowly, his tone carrying an air of gravity.

"So, the purpose of gathering the black accounts was here, sir!"

Upon hearing Lu Yu's words, the Assassin Alliance member exclaimed, "Sir truly thinks five moves ahead, knowing what's unforeseen!"

"Enough, it's just a common sense matter."

Upon hearing this, Lu Yu stated, "Such black accounts must be collected before taking action, otherwise, upon our visit today, they would be cleaned up immediately. So, we made preparations beforehand!"

Currently, Lu Yu's voice was deep, his eyes shining like a sharp blade looking for prey.

"Sir, now that we have Crescent Group's black accounts, can we rest easy until three days later?"

Looking at Lu Yu, the Assassin Alliance member spoke, full of inquiry.

"No, we are far from resting easy."

Upon hearing this, Lu Yu stated, turned to look at the vast Crescent Group building behind him, saying, "The larger the group, the more they can hide their filth. One black account may severely impact them, but certainly not fatally!"

"Sir, do you mean?"

Upon hearing Lu Yu's words, the Assassin Alliance member was puzzled, and continued, "Should we further target Crescent Group?"

In his speech, the Assassin Alliance member's words were filled with astonishment, already sensing hints of gravity and a touch of murderous intent from Lu Yu's speech.

"That Hussein..."

Upon hearing this, Lu Yu remarked, "From his demeanor, he seems to be one of Umarov's capable operatives. If we can capture him, maybe we can extract some information from his mouth."

While speaking, Lu Yu's tone was deep, with a clear overlay of playful intent.

"Understood, sir!"

Upon hearing Lu Yu's words, the Assassin Alliance member sharply responded with utmost respect, saying, "I'll start planning this as soon as I return; if all goes well, we'll see this Hussein by tonight!"