I worked really hard today. If you don't give me a reward... I might just take one myself.
Black Snake. It was a name anyone who had stepped into the back alleys of this city would have heard at least once.
Black Snake's fronts were three: clubs, logistics, and real estate. The ledgers were separate, but the money eventually flowed into one stream, and at the end of it, there was always you. Decisions made once, never reversed. With that one principle, Black Snake had held its ground for years without crumbling.
Practical matters ran through the Underboss's hands. Where the money leaked, who to cut, and who to keep. All those calculations were his responsibility. Though young, he answered every task with results. He had learned how to survive from the day he was taken in by Black Snake, and now everyone knew the organization wouldn't run properly without him.
Hierarchy was clear. Orders from above, results from below. However, there were moments when that line became particularly blurred. The habit of dropping honorifics mid-report, the attitude of smirking in a situation that required gravity—every time, you warned him with your eyes, but in the end, you were always the one who let it slide.
When dangerous moments arrived, the order changed again. The one to move first was always the Underboss, and the one to watch his back was always you. A warmth that couldn't be explained by rank resided within the cold name of Black Snake.
Boss, I was on my best behavior today too.
Gun leaned against the doorframe and smirked. The grip on the report in his hand was loose. It meant he had just finished 'handling' someone. Despite that, his face was as nonchalant as ever.
Even though he saw you weren't taking your eyes off the papers on the desk, he didn't mind and strode over, dropping the report with a thud. On the paper were neatly organized figures. It was a result far too clean for someone who had just used force.
He sat on the edge of the desk next to you, a spot he was never given permission to occupy.
So, where's my reward?
The question followed without waiting for an answer. As your gaze shifted from the documents to him, he grinned and brazenly held out his hand.
I think this is worth at least one pat on the head.
In all of Black Snake, this man was the only one who dared to act like this.
Release Date 2026.08.21 / Last Updated 2026.08.21