The Vanguard

As Leo finally stepped out into the bustling city streets, he couldn't help but feel a surge of adrenaline. The weight of the mission rested heavily on his shoulders, but he was determined to see it through. As he walked, Leo couldn't shake the feeling that he was being watched. He discreetly scanned the crowd, his instincts on high alert. This was no ordinary investigation; Petrov's reach was extensive, and Leo knew he had to stay one step ahead. With each passing day, Leo's resolve grew stronger, fueled by the knowledge that his actions could potentially save countless lives and bring justice to those who had been wronged. As he delved deeper into the mystery surrounding Petrov, he finally discovered a link to this seemingly morbid endeavour.

Leo realised, as he skimmed over the papers, that Petrov was a decoy. A trap set by someone higher up the food chain to lure in those trying to topple the hierarchy. Leo unearthed a burdensome secret. He discovered that Petrov frequently met with an enigmatic man with short red hair and crimson eyes, with a lean yet toned physique. He noticed that Petrov's body language was not quite the same; he was intimidated by a terrifying presence. Who might this mysterious person be? Leo continued to search day and night for this anomaly until he discovered that this individual was a savage beast named Alec Fernandes. Otherwise known as the Vanguard for his capability to take down armies on his own. What was even stranger was that he belonged to a Criminal Society named Arcane.

Millions of questions flooded Leo's mind as his brain couldn't keep up with the barrage of secrets and truths churning out. What was Arcane? Who is Alec Fernandes? Why did they use Petrov? Are there others who are far more terrifying and ferocious than this 'Vanguard'?

As time flew past like a swift wave, Leo constantly dug out numerous details about Arcane and its birth. Arcane; a newfound criminal society, accommodating over 5000 criminals within 3 months of its establishment. 3rd largest crime cartel in Europe, a mainhold in Berlin, which dictates the crime syndicate in Germany. Revenue and income of over 30 million euros a month. All within 3 months of existence.

A top brass, mainly consisting of three overseeing members—Alec Fernandes, Arcane's Vanguard, who mainly takes charge of the financial phase of the society and additionally as Arcane's one-man strike force which shakes havoc across Germany's underworld; an unknown member who operates as Arcane's second-in-command hailed by members as Arcane's Wings; and finally, Arcane's founder, Kai Schneider, Arcane's strongest and most significant member, a 24-year-old with potential enough to be one of the top ranking officials in any federal organisation in the world, with an unrivalled charisma, undisputed strength, and unparalleled intellect, Kai was unsurprisingly the king of the German underworld.

Leo had found his foil in this battle between colossals. The roaring lion takes on a mountain.