The enormous auditorium gradually became quiet.
Almost four hundred of the underworld's most influential figures occupied their seats.
Some wore masks.
Some openly revealed their identities.
Some were accompanied by other guests.
Others sat alone.
No matter who they were...
Every single person inside the hall possessed enough influence to change the fate of cities, governments, corporations or criminal organizations.
At precisely eight o'clock...
The lights dimmed.
A spotlight illuminated the stage.
The elderly head of the Krause Family slowly walked toward the podium.
Despite his age, every step remained steady.
The conversations throughout the auditorium immediately disappeared.
He smiled warmly.
"Good morning, everyone."
His voice echoed clearly across the hall.
"Welcome..."
"To the Annual Underground Secret Exchange Conclave."
A wave of applause spread throughout the auditorium.
"I hope your journey to Frankfurt am Main was comfortable."
"As always..."
