Make Our Family Great Again – Chapter 159

As my two wives and I rode in the bulletproof car towards the mansion in the heart of the city…

Meanwhile, in the northern part of the city, Darius Russo was taking care of business. He had just started to attack one of the last Viper Training Facilities.

“I’m going in!”

“What?!”

Upon arriving at the scene, Darius confirmed what he needed to and dashed straight toward the facility.

He unleashed the anger he had been holding back.

In an instant, his head was engulfed in flames, and soon the flames spread to engulf his entire body.

The fierce blaze that roared to life could not harm Darius at all.

Swoosh—!

A massive pair of wings finally emerged, fitting his large frame.

While those wings had lost their functional ability to fly compared to other vampires due to their sheer size… The gigantic wings wrapped in flames were a weapon and shield that other vampires lacked.

“Let’s go!”

The only choice given to the members of the Russo Family surrounding the Viper Training Facility was to follow their boss, who was rushing toward the main entrance.

“Everyone move!”

At the Caporegimes’ shouts, the members started to move but were unaware of what would happen next.

Bang! Their boss smashed through the main entrance of the facility while shielding himself with two wings and two arms.

“….”

Watching this scene from a distance were two figures.

Caporegimes Viola Carmen and Michael from the Felini Family.

They were here strictly to supervise the Russo Family’s handling of the Viper Training Facility on behalf of the Five Families.

“He’s charging in more recklessly than I expected.”

“True, but more than that, it’s just… so unsightly…”

Viola couldn’t find the words in response to Michael’s statement.

Putting aside whether Darius’s method was effective, the flames surrounding him had left him in a completely nude state.

A giant vampire, naked and ablaze, charging towards a building—this was a sight neither Viola nor Michael had wanted to imagine, let alone see.

“Do you think they’ll leave the kids alive?”

“We’ll have to wait and see.”

Aside from the horrific scene unfolding before their eyes, Viola briefly passed Darius the information he needed to know upon arrival.

“The only completed Viper is a guy named Corner. The rest can’t even use the Viper’s poison.”

“Are you sure?”

“Yes, we’ve confirmed it multiple times through the remaining Vipers on our side.”

Viola’s words were true.

Caporegime Angela, alongside the last two surviving Vipers from Darius’s revenge.

After confirming with the three Vipers, it turned out that Corner was the only completed Viper from the facility.

Angela didn’t know much about Corner, but the other two Vipers were well aware.

They had been the right-hand men of the Viper leader Dwight and had worked alongside Corner.

“There seem to be quite a few orphans gathered for the purpose of turning them into Vipers.”

“…What are you implying?”

“I’m just hoping they will spare the other orphans even if the failed experiments don’t make it.”

“Your intentions are transparent. You want to raise them as Wolves instead of Vipers.”

“Yes, but only if the Godfather and Godmother allow it.”

“…I’ll think about it.”

That was all Darius could reply.

Without the Viper’s poison, there were very few means to harm a blazing Darius, who had unleashed his fiery wings.

Returning to now.

The members of the Russo Family began infiltrating the Viper Training Facility through the massive breach created by their boss.

Their movement looked almost like a wave of bats.

“Let’s go too!”

“Underboss! Wait a moment!”

Getting swept up in the current was the Underboss, Armo.

“I didn’t expect a baby bat to join in.”

“If the Dragovichs saw this, they’d think it was the perfect opportunity.”

Michael’s remark made Viola nod slowly.

They would certainly see it as a golden opportunity, likely even charging in to take Darius and Armo out.

The only good news was that the facility’s personnel consisted of a handful of related individuals and only the failed orphan kids.

They were absolutely no match for the Russo Family.

“Viola, should we just wait here?”

“….”

Viola glanced around as she considered Michael’s words.

Though a fair number of personnel were sent into the Viper Training Facility, the forces surrounding it were also considerable.

“I’ll stay here, so you should go inside.”

“…Understood.”

Viola made several requests of Michael.

Even if Michael followed her instructions, there was no guarantee Darius and Armo would play nice.

That situation was something beyond their control.

Hoping such an event wouldn’t occur, Michael began heading into the Viper Training Facility with his Wolves and members.

*

Inside the bulletproof car heading to the mansion in the heart of the city.

My and Elena’s moods were the same as usual, but Felicita was devoid of energy.

For the usually cheerful, rarely sulky Felicita, this was quite a rarity.

“Feli?”

“….”

“Are you going to keep pouting like that?”

“….”

Even when Elena and I took turns trying to communicate, Felicita barely responded, just staring out at the scenery.

“Luke.”

“Yeah?”

Elena seized the moment and, in a whisper, wrapped her arms around my waist, pulling me closer to her.

Smack!

Out of the blue, Felicita’s tail expertly ensnared Elena’s arm right then.

“Elena, everyone can see through the window.”

“At least I managed to get Feli to open up.”

That’s just my sister for you.

However, judging by her reaction, it was clear this wasn’t an intentional move.

“So, Feli, what do you think?”

“I don’t know. I don’t want to care.”

“Then we’ll decide, so don’t complain later. Got it?”

“….”

Felicita subtly adjusted her posture against Elena’s words.

It seemed she was particularly skilled at gently provoking Elena, and Felicita was also quite weak against Elena’s jabs.

“So, what do you two think? Actually, I probably don’t need to ask. This seems like a deal that favors you both.”

“Yeah, that is true.”

Honestly, it was a fantastic opportunity for both Elena and me.

Felicita’s sulking was due to the territory exchange proposal from the Marinelli Family.

The terms were straightforward.

In exchange for completely transferring Greenbug and the area jointly divided between us, the Felini Family would take over the south of Rosedale, currently controlled by the Marinelli Family.

For reference, the north and central parts of Rosedale were under Armo’s control.

Essentially, our territory in the eastern city would shrink, while we’d expand our claim in the central city.

The crucial point was that the south of Rosedale could serve as an important foothold for the Marinelli Family.

By willingly giving up this vital area, the Marinelli Family could gain complete control over Greenbug, which meant there was nothing at stake…

“Nothing at all. Apart from saving Luca’s face, there’s no benefit.”

Felicita said, expressing incredulity.

Her words seamlessly aligned with what I was pondering, which made me inadvertently chuckle. Admittedly, it wasn’t exactly the moment for such a reaction.

“Yeah, yeah. I get it, so calm down.”

“I am calm, so please stop telling me to calm down!”

“What’s there to calm down about? You’re irritated with me even now, aren’t you?”

“Elena.”

“Why? Felicita started it first.”

“Feli, just calm down a little. You’re too worked up.”

Even if she was worked up, unlike others, Felicita didn’t shout or raise her voice.

Well, she did raise her voice, but it was in a way that was just above the threshold of being called ‘higher’ for others.

“Luke, isn’t that guy trying to claim Greenbug entirely for himself?”

“Of course not. Luke, this is just one of those useless things our father gets involved in.”

Sure, I’d sensed that Vito Marinelli was behind the scenes, but I hadn’t expected a direct confirmation from his daughter.

“Me and Luke definitely won’t miss this opportunity. I hope you won’t feel upset about it either.”

“I won’t.”

“Well, that’s a relief.”

Felicita answered rather firmly.

“Now we need to decide on other territories for Jakaya and the Gollymen.”

“Yeah, since we have to tidy up the central city, this might be like killing two birds with one stone.”

Instead of the Sanchez Family’s territory, the Solomon Family’s ground in the central city became ours.

As for how we would distribute that vast area, nothing had been set yet.

“Yeah, yeah. Elena, you’re going to be quite happy, huh?”

Felicita sneered at Elena, who wasn’t thinking at all about her own position in what she just heard.

“Felicita, aren’t you also a Felini? Shouldn’t you be happy about family matters?”

“Being a Felini and being part of the Felini Family are two different things.”

“Is that so?”

“Luke, are you going to keep this up?”

It was a subtle difference. I knew I wasn’t clueless about it… but I had only said it to lighten the mood.

Felicita looked like she was going to try and cuddle me with a grumpy expression.

“Get away!”

“Move! He’s my husband!”

“Hey!”

We had started discussing significant topics, like territory exchanges and allocation of newly acquired land between the two families, but suddenly it turned into a love quarrel over who gets me.

Caught between Elena and Felicita as they tussled over me…

“….”

In that instant, the driver, Warren, glanced at me through the rearview mirror with pitying eyes.

“….”

I met his gaze, and in this ridiculous situation, I replied to him with a sympathetic look.