Chapter 162: Pandora (2)
Reverse Praise Society and Black Hand.
The shadowy underworld of this world is ruled by two massive organizations, working together in a strange and tight-knit arrangement.
These organizations not only issue the silver coins of Judah, a product and currency they use together, but also show off their close ties, with no apparent conflicts between them until now.
But that’s not all.
When digging deeper into those who hold the real power, it becomes clear that the symbiotic relationship between the Reverse Praise Society and Black Hand is far more tightly-knit than one might imagine.
The reason these prideful and eccentric groups haven’t yet clashed boils down to one crucial point: their cooperation is based on serving one singular entity.
The Reverse Praise Society, based on the unethical researcher Hex and his prime subject Omega, continues to grow stronger through their experiments, seeking any means necessary without hesitation.
Meanwhile, Black Hand supports this organization by expanding its influence and capital.
From drugs and human trafficking, to organs, loans, black markets, and illegal auctions, when anything with the scent of money stirs in the shadows, there is no place untouched by Black Hand’s reach.
The money, monsters, and even humans used in the Reverse Praise Society’s experiments?
It’s safe to say that more than half of it comes from Black Hand.
Omega’s unexpected death caused Hex to visit Black Hand directly, complaining as if making a plea, but ultimately, the crucial thing is that they didn’t lose Hex himself.