Phantom Kid in the American Comic World
71. Charity Gala
"Boss?"
There was a hoarse voice on the phone. And only by hearing this voice can one know that the one speaking is a bad person.
“Bullseye, Daredevil has recently become quite active. He can no longer be ignored. According to intelligence, he's going to destroy our armory west of town tonight. Bring more people and kill him!”
"Yes Boss …"
The phone closed, Kingpin stared at the ventilation hole deeply.
"Phantom Kid, I hope you'll act smarter."
Clearly, according to Kingpin, no wise man dared to provoke him.
Especially those on the streets.
Only self-proclaimed superheroes are not afraid of death, and the Phantom Kid is also a criminal. So, theoretically, he was on the same side as the Kingpin.
No matter how much has been done to help others, nothing will change; the child remains criminal
put him at odds with both sides at the same time.
The only one who dares to do this is a lunatic from eight years ago in Gotham. Kingpin does not believe that another madman like the Joker will appear again.
There were some unspoken rules: even if one's strength was as strong as the Kingpin, they should not touch.
However, Kid's debut time was very short. He shouldn't even be able to sort his position between hero and villain. One wonders what Daredevil has promised him, but is stealing the diamond really worth it?
Although the Dresden Green Diamond was extremely precious, in Kingpin's eyes, it was not much different from a stone. He valued his reputation more.
He wanted to let New York .. no, so that the whole world would know what would happen if you offended Kingpin.
Not just anyone can provoke a Kingpin!
At this time, Mathison had no idea that Kingpin thought of him as a reckless young thief whom Daredevil had lured. Using Phineas August's fingerprints, he was able to enter and exit at will in most weapons research and development labs.
But he was also limited to small and medium-sized weapons of this type, especially contraband firearms.
The other rooms were out of his reach, Mathison did not have permission to enter them.
As a result, Mathison obtained a list of buyers who got weapons and ammunition from Kingpin, across the U. S., even overseas markets.
In the list, Mathison sees the name Ulysses Klaw.
It is the same arms dealer who knows that Wakanda has a large amount of vibranium, and is the only source of vibranium on the black market worldwide.
Each year, Ulysses would exchange a small amount of vibranium for Kingpin weapons and then resell them in Afghanistan.
Kingpin doesn't seem to have an official arms company on the surface, but the weapons he sells are of better quality than Hammer Industries, and much cheaper.
Stark Industries weapons focus on cutting-edge large weapons, while Hammer Industries focuses on mass-produced individual weapons, which previously accounted for more than 80% of the share of U. S. military weapons purchases.
However, in the smuggling market and the private market, Kingpin occupies the largest share. Its trading funds are even more numerous than Hammer Industries, followed by Penguin.
Mathison didn't read the list, she mentally recorded the dozen biggest trading objects.
He couldn't take that list, it was an absolute suicide.
And it also makes no sense to remember countless small customers. There are only a few big heads to remember.
«Although this information is not very useful, it is not difficult to punish Wilson for the crime of smuggling weapons. But unfortunately, with the power of Kingpin, this crime can be solved by only spending a little money.”
Mathison said to herself.
«However, Daredevil wants to get this list. It is estimated that, in a few months, he will be able to face everyone who is in it. Giving him this information is enough.”
Phineas has just returned from a business deal with twists and turns, and comparing the list of transactions, there is no more sensible behavior than this.
He could not do anything else, otherwise, Mathison wanted to find the location of the Kingpin's vibranium.
So far, the deal with Daredevil is done. And Mathison doesn't want to force herself into additional trouble. So, he sat back down to the waiting room, waiting for the start of the charity party.
Of course, before returning, he manipulated the distribution box and touched on a few other things.
He noticed that there were a lot of people sitting in the waiting room, both men and women, all emitting the smell of blood. Needless to say, they must be Kingpin's men.
Judging from their clothes, they were all bosses.
Mathison didn't notice them. He sat down coldly where there was no one.
They all seem to recognize Phineas. But as soon as they glanced towards Mathison, they simply turned their eyes, without any conversation between them.
A few hours later, the official charity gala began.
Mathison mingles with the crowd and enters the venue.
The layout of the place was the same as what he had seen when he first came secretly.
No more, no less, exactly three thousand people were invited, so that the venue did not look too crowded.
Kingpin hasn't come down and no one knows what he's doing.
The people who were present ran into the ballroom to dance or dine at the table.
It was truly worth mentioning: the feast of the underworld.
It was like a "party".
Dozens of reporters also came to the set. They basically come from small and unknown media. Newspapers with big influence like The Daily Bugle were not invited at all.
But, looking at the shivering little journalists, you know that they do not want to participate in the event held by Kingpin.
Surprisingly, of the 3,000 “ members of dana” invited by Kingpin, only about 500 of them are true entrepreneurs.
He wondered if they knew that their trusted partner was basically a super gangster?
It is also possible that these capitalists have been in collusion for a long time.
Mathison finds a place at the table as well and joins in to eat and drink.
"Sir. Fisk has arrived!”
Suddenly, a shout rang out, only to see the exclusive elevator slowly descending, and the Kingpin's massive body came out from within.
Mathison's eyes stared. The bully he had just seen sitting behind his desk did not have such an attractive aura.
But now, at a glance, Mathison felt an overwhelming sense of oppression.
“Guests, welcome to the Wilson Charity Gala. The theme of the gala was to raise funds for the reconstruction of a small town in New Mexico. And on behalf of Wilson Group, I donated the Dresden Green Diamond I have long donated, as I'm sure you all know.”
When Kingpin walked to the podium, his entire aura changed again, he actually showed a friendly smile and actually looked rather naive…
Excellent acting skills.
Even the most professional man in his field, Mathison, could not point out his flaws.
"However, there's one thing I think you're not aware of right now," Kingpin stopped, then smiled mysteriously and said, "That's, a week ago, I received a teaser letter from the Phantom Kid, and then he said, who likes Dresden ... which I will donate.”
Hearing this statement, the spectators were in an uproar.