Max Stats in the Apocalypse

'Mr. K is one of a kind in the world of gangsters. Not only is he cunning, but he is also physically competent for a fight. He even dared to play with me by dragging me to their mess with the Red Bulls. What kind of person could I possibly meet in this messy environment?' Roger grinned as he gazed at Mr. K who was intently looking at him.

"Do you understand, Mr. K? You are such a smart person and are capable of managing people despite being a gangster. That is why you are the best candidate to become my left hand. For that reason, I must say, " Roger crossed his legs as he spoke those words.

On the other hand, Mr. K was just contemplating the thought of how to outdo Roger. Even he is just a high schooler, just what he said, he also can't underestimate him as well.

'From most of our intel, the Demonyo Clan had 30 members, excluding him, which all of the members were Awakens that had passed the test in the Hunter Association. And thinking about it makes me wonder, who really is Roger Wyles?

He came back from a coma two years ago and recently woke up. From the records, he was a normal high schooler, but when he woke up, he dominated most of his school bullies. His people were all normal hoodlums; some were cast out by their families, some were just overweight in their homes. But after their interaction with Roger, after a month, they became Awakens. So, should it be safe to assume that Roger created them as Awakens? Or did he have a way to make anyone Awaken? It is confusing, as he himself is an Awaken.

I am more curious about him. At seemingly, this is an opportunity I have to grab. But I am not just thinking of myself here; I have my people. But, if I take them to him, they'll become Awakens as well, or they'll just become his slave.

Roger Wyles, who are you? No, what are you?'

"Mr. K, what could you possibly be waiting to answer? Do you want some time? Well, it would be possible." Roger admitted.

'Well, depending on the impression I got of him, he must be thinking about the pros and cons of joining me. But, he won't be at a disadvantage though, since I plan on making him the manager of the people. That is why I offered him the left hand so that he could manage the people. Not that I trust him, but he is smart, which is a double-edged sword I must hold. And that is why when I became a sect leader in Kluma, I liked being the owner instead of the manager since I am not that good at holding people. Well, I am good at injecting fear into their systems, but when it comes to trust and respect, they are just luxuries I got from luck.'

"I will accept your offer if you show me the conditions you were thinking of, and I'll have the luxury to suggest mine as well." Mr. K said.

"Understood. But it will depend on the condition you have in mind, Mr. K."

Mr. K nodded as he sat on a couch across Roger's. And there, he prepared a piece of paper and a pen, which Roger just scoffed at.

'What a well-prepared bastard. It makes me remember that bastard librarian in the Divine Library.' Roger shook his head as he started showing his condition.

"You will become a subgroup of the Demonyo Clan, but can still hold onto your own name. This will be a private relationship, so you will move as my fingers without people knowing that you are my people.

But, it's not that I want you to submit to me. You can still do what you want, but not do anything that will damage the clan. Of course, you are part of the clan, and if someone dares to trample the Green Falcons, the clan will move and settle the debt.

However, when it comes to funds, I want you all to stop illegal activities and pursue being a civil servant. In that way, we can get clear with the government, and perhaps, I might help you train." As Roger finished his conditions, Mr. K smiled in delight. There it was, what he had been waiting for, the training that he wanted to learn.

But Mr. K knew that it wouldn't be easy. At least, he needs to gain Roger's trust for him to learn it as well. Even with how physically fit he was and how well trained he was, he still wanted to know how to become an Awaken.

Ever since he created his gang, he wanted to have an Awaken in his family, and only four Awakens were possible for him to take care of.

But, what if he became one? It won't be difficult to recreate or imitate the process, right? He has a strong suspicion that Roger knows how to become Awakened.

'Well, I must say that not every time I will be at the top. If I want to achieve more, I should learn how to be by the side of those who'll bring me to the top.'

"Do you have anything to add?"

Mr. K smiled and then added what he thought should be added to the conditions. "Please make us rise at the top, Boss."

Roger peeked on Mr. K as he heard how he was being addressed. It seemed like they were having some mutual understanding, which he truly liked.

'You are really cunning. I can sense that you know what is happening in my neighborhood. I should teach them how to raise their senses. Well, whatever, I can finally get what I want.'

"Take you to the top? What is that supposed to mean? You want to be by my side? Or you want me to give you a boost to the top?" Roger asked in a cunning tone, slightly baiting Mr. K.

'Hah... So he does want to know what kind of person I am by baiting me with his abilities. I don't care, as long as I get what I want, I will support him.' Mr. K thought.

"I want you to train us. But, in a way that could make us Awakens." Then there, a smile came after.

"See? That is what I really want from you, Mr. K. The information you could get, even though it is easy, still, the ability to swim in every field is what is important. You are the leader of a professional gang of gangsters. While I was the starting head of a family who had a strong fortress, it does not seem to be a good tandem, but in foundation, it could give a small sturdiness." Roger commented.

"So, you agree with what I want, boss?"

Roger nodded at Mr. K's question, but he followed a word with it.

"But you have to gain my trust. Let's see what you've got by fighting with me.. Then there, I will think if you can learn one."