Bloodline is Everything - Chapter 92

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【Bloodline is a Thug Chapter 92】

Chapter 92: Jose Dil Pablo (2)

Ricardo Pablo had moved beyond confusion into complete bewilderment. He couldn’t comprehend what was happening at all.
He’d thought he was about to be murdered by his cousin Jose Dil Pablo, yet instead some strange person had kidnapped him.
“H-hold on.”
Ricardo Pablo called out to the Strange Person. But the Strange Person said nothing in return.
He simply leaped across the rooftop of the building with Ricardo Pablo slung over his shoulder.
“W-who exactly are you? What gives you the right to….”
Suddenly, the Strange Person came to a halt. They had already arrived in the wasteland beyond the city.
“This can’t be….”
To escape the city in such a short span of time. Among all the fighters in the Pablo Family, none possessed such speed.
“I suppose I owe you my thanks. Thanks to you, at least my life is…. Gack!”
Without warning, the Strange Person seized Ricardo Pablo by the collar.
“Do you know anything about the Garcian Family?”
“G-gack! L-let go first….”
“Answer the question. I asked if you know anything about the Garcian Family.”
“I-I need an explanation first… Ugh!”
The Strange Person hurled Ricardo Pablo to the ground.
“So Jose Dil Pablo orchestrated everything after all.”
“W-who are you….”
“Your phone.”
“W-what?”
“Hand over your phone.”
Fearing another bout of violence, Ricardo Pablo hastily pulled out his smartphone and offered it up.
The Strange Person took the phone and began manipulating it intently for some time.
In the meantime, Ricardo Pablo studied the Strange Person’s face. No matter how he looked at it, it was a face he’d never seen before.
Not that it mattered whether he’d seen it or not.
Right now, his priority was to somehow convince this strange person to spare his life.
“Could you just let me go? I’ll make sure my gratitude is….”
“Silence.”
The Strange Person spoke with killing intent in his voice.
“You’re nothing but bait to lure out Jose Dil Pablo. So act like bait and keep your mouth shut.”

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“What the hell is this now!”
Jose Dil Pablo screamed and stamped his foot.
The building, already reduced to rubble, crumbled completely into dust and collapsed.
Then another message arrived.
It contained a photograph of the restrained Ricardo Pablo and the location of the meeting place.
“This bastard….”
Even as fury consumed him, Jose Dil Pablo forced himself to think clearly.
Someone had kidnapped Ricardo Pablo right under his nose—no one else.
This was no opponent to face while blinded by emotion.
“Could it be him?”
Jose Dil Pablo recalled the beast who had been slaughtering Cartel members recently.
“This complicates things.”
Originally, he had planned to dispose of Ricardo Pablo first, then gradually seize control of the Family.
But if he lost Ricardo Pablo now, all his plans would crumble to nothing.
Of course, the kidnapper might kill Ricardo Pablo anyway, but he couldn’t be certain.
His phone rang again. Thinking it might be the kidnapper, Jose Dil Pablo answered hastily.
“You! Who the hell are you! Tell me your real name instead of that damn initials GG!”
-What are you talking about all of a sudden?
But the caller wasn’t GG—it was Ashley.
In his agitation, he hadn’t even checked the caller ID before picking up.
-GG? What’s happening right now?
“Ah, well….”
Jose Dil Pablo explained the situation to Ashley. A sigh came through the phone.
-You lost Ricardo Pablo?
“Don’t worry. I’ll find him and finish what I started.”
-That’s not the important part right now. The Heukcheon Group has finished preparing to transport the Dungeon.
Jose Dil Pablo’s brow furrowed. Already?
-They’re planning to leave soon.
“Then what about the Godfather’s plan to discover the Dungeon stabilization method?”
-It fails. Obviously, why are you asking?
Jose Dil Pablo’s face darkened.
If he couldn’t dispose of Ricardo Pablo quickly, he couldn’t seize control of the Family.
If he didn’t stop the Heukcheon Group, it would interfere with the Godfather’s plan.
Yet he couldn’t handle both simultaneously. Both required his own strength.
“Do whatever it takes to tie down the Heukcheon Group.”
Jose Dil Pablo decided to deal with Ricardo Pablo first.
He judged that seizing control of the Family took priority. Besides, he couldn’t focus on other matters while this mysterious enemy GG remained at large.
-You’re telling me to buy time?
“Yes, any method works. Just keep them occupied. I’ll finish with my uncle and come back as fast as I can.”
Ashley exhaled deeply. Her tone conveyed displeasure, but for now there was no better option.
“For the Godfather. You can help me with this, right?”
Besides, once the Godfather was mentioned, there was no way I could refuse.
-Understood. But you must kill Ricardo Pablo as quickly as possible and return.
With those words, Ashley hung up the phone.
Jose Dil Pablo checked the text message from GG again.
“The harbor, huh?”

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“Understood. But you must kill Ricardo Pablo as quickly as possible and return.”
Ashley hung up the phone. She pressed her forehead with her hand as if it ached.
“It seems the plan has fallen apart.”
The man in the driver’s seat spoke. Ashley gave a silent affirmation.
“Tomorrow, as soon as the sun rises, I’ll have to visit Heukcheon.”
“Will you be alright?”
“What do you mean?”
“Well….”
The driver trailed off.
“I’m worried whether it’s safe to interfere with Heukcheon’s hunters without Jose Dil Pablo.”
“Interfere? I’m just going to keep them from leaving.”
“But….”
The driver swallowed hard.
“I’ve heard far too many bad rumors about the Heukcheon Group. They supposedly annihilated an entire guild just because they were slightly upset over a Dungeon… or started a war with a family because they ignored their words….”
Ashley had heard those rumors before. But she wasn’t particularly concerned.
“If a battle breaks out there by mistake….”
“Rumors are always exaggerated.”
Pass information through people’s mouths and a cat becomes a tiger, a spring breeze becomes a typhoon.
“And have you forgotten where this is? Mexico. The territory of the Cartel. In comparison, how many hunters did Heukcheon send?”
The difference in military strength was not just clear—it was absolute.
If the Heukcheon hunters had any sense, they would never act recklessly.
“But if they start a war anyway….”
“The unit here now is the Unnamed Unit. That means their position within the Heukcheon Group is extremely low.”
I had already finished investigating the members.
They all had unusual backgrounds and possessed considerable skill. They received a certain degree of recognition within the Heukcheon Group.
But.
“The authority of the Unnamed Unit is predictable at best. War? Do you really think those guys can make such a decision?”
It was absolutely impossible.
“Unless someone of higher rank comes… but that won’t happen.”
Ashley spoke with finality.
“So stop worrying needlessly and just drive.”

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The day after the Dungeon’s stabilization work was complete.
While staying at the Hotel, Kwon Han-ul had to receive an unexpected visitor.
“Aunt?”
Kwon Mi had come.
It was a peculiar turn of events. Of course, the Dungeon’s stabilization was finished, and it made sense that Kwon Mi, who oversaw the transport unit, would arrive.
“I thought you mentioned you’d be coming this evening.”
A stabilized Dungeon weighs an enormous amount. It wasn’t something you could handle by sending a single truck like a package.
It was a massive operation requiring multiple large transport helicopters and security forces for escort.
“That’s for the transport unit.”
“Then why did you come, Aunt?”
“I wanted to see Hu-don’s face and… I had something to tell you.”
Just as Kwon Han-ul was about to ask further, the door opened and Kwon Hu-don entered.
“Oh, Mom?”
“Hu-don!”
Kwon Mi’s unexpected arrival clearly caught even Kwon Hu-don off guard.
Kwon Mi immediately pulled Kwon Hu-don into her arms.
“How was the Dungeon? Are you hurt anywhere?”
“I’m fine.”
Kwon Han-ul waited for a moment.
Though Kwon Mi’s words nagged at him, it wasn’t enough to interrupt the two of them.
“Ah, I see.”
Only after asking about Kwon Hu-don’s wellbeing several times did Kwon Mi turn her attention back to Kwon Han-ul.
“Has the Pablo Family… or rather, the Cartel shown any suspicious movements?”
“I don’t think so… Is something wrong?”
Kwon Han-ul’s expression grew serious. If someone of Kwon Mi’s stature had come in person, something unusual must have happened.
“Nothing’s happened exactly.”
But contrary to Kwon Han-ul’s concern, Kwon Mi shook her head.
“There’s a suspicious person who’s been showing interest in you.”
“A suspicious person?”
“Don’t ask for details. In any case, nothing suspicious has happened, right?”
Kwon Han-ul was about to answer yes when Jose Dil Pablo’s face came to mind.
But he quickly erased that image from his thoughts. While Jose Dil Pablo had picked a fight, it was hard to call it the kind of suspicious behavior Kwon Mi was referring to.
Besides, Ricardo Pablo, the head of the Pablo Family, was treating Kwon Han-ul favorably. He didn’t think anything serious would happen.
“If the Pablo Family shows any such behavior, contact me immediately.”
“Understood.”
“I mean it.”
“I’ll keep that in mind.”
Kwon Mi repeatedly emphasized the importance of her warning.
Just then, the hotel intercom on the wall rang. Kwon Han-ul picked up, curious about who it might be.
-Kwon Han-ul, I apologize for calling at such an early hour.
It was Joo Ha-yeon’s voice.
“Ha-yeon? What’s the matter?”
-The Pablo Family has sent someone.
An ominous premonition washed over me.
Of all times, the Pablo Family sends a visitor right after Kwon Mi’s warning.
“Tell them to meet me at the Hotel Lounge.”
-Understood.
Kwon Han-ul hung up the phone. As if she’d been waiting for this, Kwon Mi spoke.
“I’m coming with you.”
“Aunt, I couldn’t possibly trouble you like that… I’ll just go and come back alone.”
“No, there’s something I need to confirm for myself.”
With those words, Kwon Mi insisted on following along.

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Upon arriving at the Hotel Lounge, a stunning Latina woman greeted Kwon Han-ul.
“It’s a pleasure to meet you. I’m Ashley Masieu.”
Her tone and demeanor exuded confidence. It was clear she possessed unwavering faith in her own abilities.
“I’m Kwon Han-ul.”
“I know.”
Ashley smiled as she spoke.
“It seems the famous witch of Heukcheon didn’t come with you.”
The only people present in the lounge were Kwon Han-ul and Ashley.
Well, Kwon Mi was there too, but she didn’t count.
From the start, she’d decided to stay hidden, saying that if she stepped forward, the other side would back off.
“What brings you here?”
“I won’t waste time with pleasantries. It seems we need to renegotiate the contract terms.”
Kwon Han-ul’s brow furrowed. Meanwhile, Ashley continued smiling.
“I was under the impression the deal was already concluded.”
“It was. But circumstances have changed somewhat.”
“I didn’t realize contracts could be altered so easily.”
“The leadership of the Pablo Family changed yesterday.”
Kwon Han-ul’s brow furrowed deeper.
“What do you mean by that?”
“Ricardo Pablo has transferred the position of boss to Jose Dil Pablo.”
Kwon Han-ul recalled the image of Ricardo Pablo from the day before.
There was no way such a composed man would suddenly relinquish his position as boss.
There was definitely something coercive about it….
“Looks like someone staged a rebellion.”
Ashley merely smiled.
“So what does that incident have to do with our contract?”
“Obviously it does. Since the Pablo Family’s boss has changed, we need to renegotiate the terms.”
“What if I refuse?”
At Kwon Han-ul’s words, Ashley crossed her arms and leaned back in her chair.
It was an arrogant posture.
“Heukcheon’s reputation may be high, but have you considered where exactly you’re standing right now?”
“Are you threatening force?”
“Jose Dil Pablo has the Godfather’s backing. If it comes to that, not just the Pablo Family but the entire South American Cartel will step in.”
Kwon Han-ul burst out laughing.
As if utterly unimpressed.
“Have you lost your mind?”
For the first time, Ashley’s expression darkened with displeasure.
“Don’t speak carelessly.”
“I don’t know what you’re scheming, but you picked the wrong time. Either way, your luck is absolutely rotten.”
Kwon Han-ul shifted his gaze. Ashley found herself following his eyes without thinking.
Someone was walking toward where they sat. The moment Ashley saw the woman’s face, she gasped.
“Y-you are….”
Ashley recognized Kwon Mi immediately.
“Why, why are you here….”
“Say it again.”
“Y-yes?”
“Repeat what you just spouted.”
Kwon Mi spoke with a face full of rage.
“What were the contract terms? Reconsider your position?”
“That is….”
“How dare you—you pathetic drug dealers who play kingpin in this backwater—insult Heukcheon?”
“I-I didn’t mean to insult….”
Kwon Mi grabbed Ashley by the collar and lifted her off the ground.
“Kyaa, kyaaah!”
Ashley screamed. At that sound, her bodyguards who had been waiting rushed in.
“Ms. Ashley!”
“Let go of her!”
The bodyguards shouted. In that instant, Kwon Mi unleashed her power.
At that moment, every window in the Hotel Lounge shattered.
The bodyguards’ faces turned pale from the overwhelming aura.
“If you want to live, don’t make a sound and stay down.”
At Kwon Mi’s single word, the bodyguards flattened themselves on the ground.
“You said her name was Ashley?”
Kwon Mi turned back to Ashley, who nodded frantically in response.
“I don’t know all the details of your scheming, but I can guess who put you up to this. It was Kwon Hyuk, wasn’t it?”
“I, I don’t know what you’re talking about… Ugh!”
“Don’t open your mouth without permission.”
Kwon Mi tightened her grip.
“There’s no point in overthinking this. I’ll give you exactly what you wanted.”
“What, what do you….”
“War.”
The single word fell from Kwon Mi’s lips. Ashley’s face drained of all color, turning a sickly, corpse-like gray.
“I’ll beat into your pathetic little heads just what kind of place Heukcheon is.”

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