Silently, the sharp red-backed shrike flashed a streak of red light.In an instant, the vigilant expression on the Yin Beast's face froze completely.
A gentle breeze blew, and two strange clicks echoed from the Yin Beast's body.The upper and lower halves of its chest staggered apart, and its severed torso slowly collapsed to the ground.
Vega heard the familiar chime of his system, signaling a sudden surge of hundreds of experience points—confirmation that both Yin Beasts had been defeated.
Raising the phantom severance sword, Vega glanced down at the lifeless bodies on the ground.
He then pulled out his phone and immediately called kastro."Best not to leave the Sky Arena casually for the time being," he warned. "Someone might be watching.""Until your Nen has matured enough, it's safest to stay inside the Sky Arena's suite and avoid falling into traps."
Upon hearing this, kastro frowned instinctively but soon nodded, recalling he had planned to remain inside anyway."I'll be cautious and stay within the Sky Arena," he assured."If you need anything, just call. I'll come to help," he added.
Vega chuckled lightly, "I'm not planning to trouble you, but it's good to know you're here. Just don't get too weak while you train—otherwise, I might need your help and find you can't keep up."
After a brief exchange, Vega ended the call and immediately contacted Kevin, informing him that the family needed to be on high alert—strangers had appeared in Narco City, and the Ten Elders' retaliation could be imminent.
Kevin's expression grew grave as he understood the implications. This bold move by his master had surely provoked the Ten Elders' wrath.Touching the flame-shaped tattoo on his hand, Kevin reassured, "Master, rest easy. The Pengellet family controls all of Narco City. Nothing will happen under our watch.""Still, you're alone outside. Be careful. It's best to return to Narco City quickly. Even with your strength, it won't be easy to resist the Ten Elders' counterattack."
Vega smiled. "Don't worry, kevin. The Ten Elders' subordinates are too weak. I can handle them."
With that, he ended the call, still not considering a return to Nakro City just yet.
He wasn't going to wait like a sitting duck for the Ten Elders to strike—his best defense was a preemptive offense.
Now, he needed to anticipate the Ten Elders' next move.
After killing two Yin Beasts, the Ten Elders would certainly be on high alert, knowing he was no easy target.
What would they do next?
Vega ran through their possible strategies in his mind:
"They'll likely send the remaining eight Yin Beasts to swarm and finish me off."
But the Ten Elders, while enraged at losing two of their strongest fighters, might hesitate.Losing more Yin Beasts in the underground world would shake their authority.
"Maybe they'll act through Meteor Street."
Meteor Street was the largest talent pool for the underground world, supplying many families and gangs. The Ten Elders had ties there and could pay handsomely for assistance.With its connections to the Elder Society and active influence, Meteor Street could pose a real threat.
Vega's thoughts drifted to the Phantom Brigade—their profile matched perfectly with such an ally.
He raised an eyebrow, silently acknowledging that he might soon have to face the Phantom Brigade itself.
Another possibility gnawed at him: the Ten Elders could be hiring assassins directly.
After all, following the Yin Beasts' deaths, the Ten Elders had posted massive bounties on the Phantom Brigade, even collaborating with rival families to hunt them down.
If not for chrollo's own plans, which had led to Illumi and Maha's involvement in that conflict, the Phantom Brigade might still be intact—but their leadership was clearly vulnerable.
Recalling those events, Vega frowned. The Ten Elders' defenses were formidable—far beyond what one or two individuals could dismantle alone.
chrollo had likely paid a premium for Maha's involvement, coordinating a swift strike on the Ten Elders.
The mystery of the Ten Elders' true strength and their hidden cards weighed heavily on Vega.
Their forces remained too obscure, their influence brushed off too lightly by many.
It was impossible to predict their full hand without solid intelligence.
"I need to get some concrete intel from the information agents," Vega thought, "to better understand the Ten Elders and prepare for the next move against the Monroe family."