DARK GANG

Chapter 155: OFFICIAL RE-APPOINTMENT

[OFFICIAL RE-APPOINTMENT]

PANOTCHI'S P. O. V

Hindi ako umattend in person ng meeting ka ipinatawag ni Thirteenth dahil wala naman akong katungkulan na pero nagsend ng link sa akin si Q at pinapa-attend ako.

Now I know what this meeting was all about.

A Velasquez again on a throne but in the highest position.

Kenji and his father may be gone, but their legacy and power will never be erased, for they live on through the children and grandchildren they left behind.

Zeke Blaze Velasquez, once known as a Martinez's son, is now the crest holder after his father died. Upon retrieving the crest, he did not immediately present himself to the Council, as he refused to accept his responsibility and feared losing everything he had worked for and carefully planned. His search for the crest was far from easy, as it had not been directly passed down to him by his father; instead, it had been entrusted to their former mayor Doma, for safekeeping.

I feel like a father, my admiration for him overflowing beyond measure.

I still remember our conversation with a Zeke who was lost and trembling with uncertainty.

"Your father is what? The Thirteenth Knight?"

I was stunned when the one who approached me introduced himself as Kenji's son-the same person who had been taking care of Luna, whom everyone had believed to be dead. Hindi na kailangang i-confirm ang identity niya at ang mga claim niya; the resemblance to Kenji was undeniable, and he looked strikingly similar to Kaiser.

"Here is the letter." He handed me a white sheet of bond paper with written words. "My father gave this to me when I turned 21. He strictly told me not to open or read it unless I truly needed power. Even though I was curious, I didn't open it, I just kept it hidden. I eventually forgot about it, until Kaiser told us everything about what our family is truly facing. I didn't tell anyone about this. You're the only one."

'If you are reading this letter, it means that you and your twin are in danger, and that you are in need of power. There is something in my possession that is immensely powerful-the crest of the Knight Council. This crest symbolizes supremacy and honor, not only in the gang world but across all territories under the Council. It came into my hands during a vacation in France with your mother, when a friend entrusted it to me. He told me how important and dangerous it was. The rest is history. Once you obtain it, you will become the leader-the highest authority within the Knight Council. Make sure that you do not easily submit to anyone, and do not trust blindly, for trust can become a fatal weakness when you stand at the top. After reading this, consult the current Twelfth Knight, Dark Dominic Sarmiento, and coordinate with him until you retrieve the crest. He will guide you-you can trust him, as assured by the friend who gave me the crest.

Now, to prove that you are worthy of guarding the crest, you must find it. And when you find it, don't ever lose it. If you ever decide to walk away from the position, make sure you leave the Council in the hands of the right people, because they will be the ones to vote for your successor. Always remember that poor leadership and a flawed system are the responsibility of the one in power-and no one else.'

Kilala niya ang nasa likod ng maskara ng Twelfth Knight. He knew me.

"So, where do you plan to begin your search?" I asked, lifting my gaze toward him.

He shook his head. "I don't know."

I handed the letter back to him and placed a hand on his shoulder. "I believe your father knew exactly what he was doing. He trusted that you would be able to find the crest."