Chapter 2 The Weight of Blood

Rachel is the only child of a gangster leader named Black Wolf. Black Wolf is led by Rehan. When he was young, was known as someone who was fearless and clever. There was no enemy he couldn't eliminate, whether by force or by cunning.

Rehan, who initially moved to Jakarta with his close friend Budi Budiman, has now become a feared and respected Godfather. The Black Wolf gang is the only mafia group that controls and dominates all the illicit businesses in the Jakarta area and its surroundings.

However, over the past two years, members of The Beast have been causing chaos in Bekasi and Jakarta. Budi Budiman, Rehan's deputy and fellow comrade, is furious and has repeatedly asked Rehan to give him orders to eliminate Alex, the leader of The Beast, and his followers.

However, Rehan, who is growing old, chooses a peaceful approach to address the disturbances caused by Alex's followers. The Black Wolf member who cannot tolerate this and often acts beyond Rehan's control is Rachel, Rehan's only daughter, who is 21 years old.

'Rachel, haven't I told you countless times not to act without my knowledge!' Rehan was visibly furious at his daughter's actions.

Three days ago, Rachel had just killed and slaughtered over 30 of The Beast's followers, all over a trivial matter.

Rachel killed them because she was hugged from behind at a nightclub while she was partying and being escorted by members of the Black Wolves, at one of the nightclubs under the Black Wolves' control.

'Why have you become so lenient and always give in to them in the past three years? Where is the father who used to tell me and teach me that blood must be avenged with blood, and all forms of insult must be settled with the death of our enemies!' Rachel said, folding her arms and snorting angrily at her father.

'You don't understand anything about mafia politics, my child. I hope you become a lawyer, a businessman, or a member of the House of Representatives (DPR). I don't want you to inherit the black kingdom and plunge into the black world like me!' Rehan said, shaking his head and taking a deep breath.

'No, I'm not wrong! It's you who's getting old and weak. Let me go to The Beast's headquarters and lead our thousand members to crush and kill The Beast's leader. I guarantee that in four days, there will be no more The Beast in our territory.' Rachel glared sharply into her father's old eyes.

Meanwhile, Budi Budiman, Rehan's close friend and the person Rachel respected as her own uncle, remained silent, dare not speak to either of them.

On one hand, Budi Budiman agreed with Rachel's youthful mindset, which always took the path of violence to solve problems, just like when he and Rehan first moved to Jakarta.

On the other hand, Budi understood Rehan's mindset, now at the age of 58, who sought a permanent peaceful solution. Since Rehan was 19 and Budi was 15, their lives had always been marked by bloodshed and death.

The mafia organisation or gang known as the Black Wolves was built by Budi and Rehan through blood and struggle. The scars covering Rehan and Budi's bodies are tangible evidence of their efforts to establish and grow the Black Wolves.

{What should I do in this situation? I see Rachel exactly like Rehan when he first came to Jakarta. Young and fiery. The only difference is that Rehan is a man and his daughter is a woman. If it were up to me, I would kill the leader of The Beast and take over the remaining followers of The Beast.} Budi Budiman thought to himself.

'For God's sake, Rachel, why are you so stubborn!' Rehan snapped at his daughter.

'For God's sake! Why is my father so soft and lenient like this! I no longer see the figure of the father who has always been my role model and whom I am proud of.' Rachel said in a high-pitched voice.

Plak!

Rehan slapped his beloved daughter. The slap left a red mark on Rachel's cheek. In his entire life, Rehan had never before slapped his only daughter.

Rachel, who had been slapped by her father, only smiled and wiped her lips, which were bleeding slightly.

"Bud, please take my daughter to her room." Rehan's command to Budi Budiman.

"No need, I'm already an adult and not a 5-year-old child who can't do anything!" I can walk to my room by myself!" Rachel huffed angrily and walked away.

After Rachel went to her room, Rehan cried and looked at his right hand, the one he used to slap his beloved daughter until she bled.

"What have I done?"

"I just want to make sure Rachel is happy and continues her life far away from the dark valley like the two of us!"

Rehan roared in frustration and slammed the table in front of him.

"Want some wine?" Budi offered a glass of wine to Rehan.

Rehan immediately gulped down the wine in one go. Budi, seeing Rehan like that, could only take a deep breath.

"My brother!" In my entire life, I've never seen you lose control like this. Rehan said while handing a glass of wine back to Rehan.

"I don't know, Budi." I really hate myself right now, every time I look at her face I always remember my past mistake of not wanting to keep Kurenai, Rachel's mother. I....I just want Rachel to be happy, bud. That's all, nothing more." Rehan said with a trembling voice.

"You know, Rehan." I see your younger self in Rachel right now, and honestly, I miss that version of you. If only I had a son, I would definitely marry him to Rachel. But from my 3 marriages, I have never been given a male heir." Said Budi Budiman while sipping wine from his glass.

"At least you have three harmonious wives and five daughters who live far from the dark world like ours." Rehan replied hoarsely while lowering his head.

"There must be someone to inherit and continue the Black Wolves that we built with our blood and struggle, Rehan." I agree if your daughter becomes the successor of the kingdom we have built together. Budi Budiman said while downing his wine in one go.

"Why does it have to be my child?" Why not your eldest daughter? or your youngest child?" asked Rehan while handing over his empty glass.

"If only my child had the courage and martial arts skills like Rachel." No...they don't need to be like Rachel, if they have even half of what your daughter has, I would certainly propose them as successors to the kingdom we are building. Without a strong and decisive leader, the Black Wolves will be torn apart, Rehan. Both of us will die sooner or later, either from old age or being killed by our rivals." Budi Budiman gazed at the ceiling of Rehan's house with a nostalgic look.

"Serigala Hitam is our home and life, Rehan." If only I didn't know your sacrifices, I would have certainly taken the leadership of Serigala Hitam from you. because right now you are more deserving of being called the scapegoat than the leader of the Black Wolves, Rehan." Budi Budiman said with a mischievous smile.

"Damn you, Budi Budiman, the true jerk." If only the one who spoke earlier wasn't you, I would have already chopped your body into pieces and fed it to my guard dogs. Your family will also be killed without exception so that no one can take revenge on you. At the same time, it shows my kindness, so you and your family can gather in the afterlife." Rehan scoffed while downing his third glass of wine.

"hahaha, do you still have the courage to do that, Rehan?" I would willingly let you kill me that way if it could revive Rehan the legend who will lead the Black Wolves with an iron fist. Budi Budiman answered honestly.

"Ugh...damn you, Budi Budiman." You read me like an open book. I hope only you can read my character right now as if reading a book. Rehan huffed in annoyance.

"Hopefully!" Budi Budiman replied and then placed his wine glass on the table.

Budi Budiman looked into the eyes of his comrade and said, "What will you do, Rehan, about the bastards from The Beast?" My old body is still capable of killing one or three of those damn leaders of The Beast."

Rehan closed his eyes when he heard the words of his comrade-in-arms.

{It turns out Budi has the same thoughts as Rachel!} Rehan thought to himself.

"Rehan ....!"

Budi waited for orders and directions from the middle-aged man whom he had come to consider as his own brother.

Rehan, who was being stared at by Budi Budiman, finally opened his eyes that had been closed until now. Rehan took a deep breath before speaking to Budi Budiman. "Invite Alex, the leader of The Beast, to our nightclub on Mangga Besar, Jakarta." I will negotiate with him and offer them compensation in the form of money. And as an apology, I will ask Rachel to perform a sword dance and showcase her swordplay. Hopefully, in that way, The Beast will be satisfied and also scared. Rehan made his decision and gave orders to Budi Budiman.