Chapter 24: Outrageous
"Oh, you don't have to repeat it." Winston said.
“…… Did I say that before? Wick was stunned, he clearly remembered that he didn't seem to say anything about himself and his companions.
"I didn't say it, but from what you decided to do, I was able to conclude that you are not a person, but a madman."
“…… I speak English, and 'alone' doesn't mean 'person' in Chinese. Wick's face darkened.
"Hmm...... That's right, too. "So you mean you're not just a madman?" ”
"Not a 'madman,'" Wick said, shaking his head, "anyway, I can't do something like this on my own. ”
“…… You're strong, Wick, there's no denying that, otherwise you wouldn't have earned the title of Daredevil, but you have to admit that there aren't many people as strong as you. Winston sighed and said.
"Do you dare to say that everyone in your team is as strong as you? Some people are strong and some people are weak, and when facing an enemy like a high table, any weakness is quite fatal! ”
"I don't really want to admit it, but ...... You seem to be right. Wick raised an eyebrow and said.
"What?" Winston was stunned, "This is not a joke. ”
"Maybe you should see them in person...... You've already seen one of them. ”
"Your old friend?" Winston asked.
"No, to be exact, some people I've just known for a short time...... But they all have strong enough skills. "Perhaps you've heard some of them by name...... Crucifix. ”
“…… Is that the cross I had in mind? Winston asked after a moment of silence.
"I don't know how to read minds, so how do I know which cross comes to mind?"
"That's it, the cross in the League of Assassins? A cross known as a Master Assassin? Winston also realized that he had a problem speaking, adding.
"Yes, that's him." Wick nodded.
"Well, if that's the case, what you're saying does have a little credibility, but ...... Hasn't he been banished by the League of Assassins? ”
Winston frowned again as he spoke, "Don't you know about this?" If you have him as your teammate, you'll have to deal with an entire League of Assassins! ”
"The League of Assassins no longer exists." Wick said.
“…… What? Winston almost suspected that he had misheard.
"You heard me right." Wick took a sip of his drink.
“…… Did the cross do it to him alone? Winston was stunned for a long time and asked again.
"No, it's not his ......" Wick's expression became a little strange as he said this, "It's because the Assassin League has been profiting from illegal activities recently, but has not paid taxes until now......"
"What?" Winston made sure he heard clearly, but he began to wonder if it was Wick's problem.
Because...... Didn't pay taxes?
What kind of outrageous reason is this?!
"Yes, that's the reason, I'm not wrong." Wick nodded, "Because there is no tax on the profits from illegal acts, the IRS has the right to dispose of them, and then someone rebelled during the IRS action commissioner's investigation, and then ...... The Operational Commissioner eliminated the Assassin Alliance. ”
"But the Continental Hotel doesn't seem to have received any news at all." Winston shook his head again, feeling as if he had caught a loophole, "If it's a large-scale operation, I can't know nothing." ”
"Yes, because it wasn't a large-scale operation from the start...... There is only one person on this mission. Wick nodded.
"Alone?" Winston tilted his ears.
"One person, one IRS action commissioner, yes, you heard you right." Wick said.
"I'm not suspecting that I heard it wrong, I'm suspecting that you are mentally ill!" Winston had a look of disbelief on his face.
"Do you know what you're talking about? Wick? It was an assassin organization that was enough to make the Continental Hotel jealous, and the people in it were all freaks, not at all human! Such an organization, you tell me, was destroyed because they did not pay taxes and resisted the search?
This kind of thing is even more outrageous than a country three running away to the enemy country without permission, shaking around in the open, and then being able to leave safely! ”
"I don't know what you're talking about, but I always feel like you're talking about something dangerous." "Let's stop talking about it, anyway, what I'm saying is true, and that IRS action commissioner is one of those who is going to do it," Wick said. ”
"This news sounds incredible, but it seems to have a little credibility coming out of your mouth." Winston said, "So, you now have three legendary members of your team?" ”
"Two."
"Plus you're three Wick, maybe you were a little unqualified before, but now, when you decide to do something like this, you're qualified." Winston shook his head and said, "Those who dare to make the decision to make a move on the high table are either crazy or legendary." ”
"I wouldn't want to make that choice if I could." Wick's face was gloomy, "They forced me." ”
“…… Well, then I wish you success. Winston poured him a glass of wine.
"I'm not here to get your blessing...... Didn't I say that before, Winston? Wick said.
"You did say that although I don't have a very good memory, I still remember it clearly, and you said that the high table does not regard me as the owner of the Continental Hotel in New York, but just a subordinate worker, but...... Hasn't it happened yet? ”
Winston spread his hands, "I don't think I'm going to do anything that makes them want to replace me, oh yes, when you're going to do something to the high table, stay away from me, don't make it difficult for me." ”
"I'd love to promise you, but it's up to you." Wick sighed.
“…… I thought we were friends...... Are you going to make a move on me? Winston frowned.
"It's not that I'm going to make a move on you, it's that the person is going to make a move on you, and there's no way I can stop him." Wick shook his head.
"The IRS Tax Action Officer, he's targeting the High Table and all of its affiliates, which means that the Continental Hotel is also in his target."