SYNOPSIS

The word “mafia” was taken from the Sicilian adjective mafiusu. In the 19th century, this term was used to describe an ambiguous, arrogant, fearless person; but also to refer to someone who is entrepreneurial, proud, courageous, daring, who was recognized for his own merits, qualities or talents, and, above all, for the supremacy of blood.

Meanings aside, it was in mid-1865, in Sicily, that the term “mafia” was first used to describe a criminal association with ramifications in the local government.

There are those who argue that these organizations have medieval origins, that their members were farmers and small landowners who came together to defend their goods from feudal lords; and some argue that the mafia emerged from the union of peasants in order to protect their lands from foreign invasions.

Regardless of the origin, it is certain that “mafia” is used to designate a criminal organization that uses unscrupulous means to defend its assets and, mainly, its people; and those requesting protection are required to pay taxes under pain of harsh reprisals.

Although the word "mafia" is derived from a Sicilian adjective, the term is not exclusive to Sicily. Italy is the country of origin of the various mafia organizations, the best known being the Cosa Nostra, which are the Sicilian buggiardos, the Camorra de Napoli, the Ndrangheta of Calabria, and the bloodthirsty Società Foggiana.

But it was in Vennidit, the birthplace of the most feared families in the mafia, and believe me, no organization was as feared and respected as the "Titolari dei segreti"
Anyone can wield a weapon and impose themselves on the other by force, but only those who know what everyone is trying to hide are able to make their knees voluntarily bend.
Men bow to arms, but governments bow to men's secrets.

My name is my legacy. I'm Ricardo Venni, the heir to the mafia.

VENNI - HEIR TO VENGEANCE

— I consider Giácomo Rizzo and Marcello Venni's request, and also that of his son Enzo Grazzo, to be fair. — I make an example today, I take power, I claim your blood and the blood of yours to accusers. 


And saying that I aim my gun at Domenico, who looks at me in astonishment, but the next three shots were not for them. 


— No authority can compare to the capo de tutti capi, accept your destiny and live, oppose me and your heart will be in my hands. I take what is mine and it was given to me right — I pointed my gun at Giácomo Rizzo. 


— Do what you have to do, my son! He said and fell with the first shot. 


My grandfather looked at me and nodded slightly accepting his fate and the bullet hit his chest. 


Enzo looked at me in fear and disbelief, but his fate was sealed when the third bullet hit him. 


— We accept the judgment and justice of capo dei capi — echoed Amato Sorrentino and Massimo D'Angelli at the same time and all the families did the same. 


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