Chapter 43: The Inescapable Abyss

Café Venosa - Evening

The atmosphere in the café was more tense than usual. After the revelation of "Veriano", the atmosphere began to turn upside down. They had no time to rest, and there was no room for retreat. Everyone in the room knew that the game had changed.

Marco, staring at the map in front of him: "If we want to get our hands on "Veriano", we must start calculating every step carefully. This man is hiding behind every corner."

Franco, breathing heavily: "But do we even know who he is? We know nothing about him except his name. How are we going to get to him?"

Salvo, laughing sarcastically: "I think it's time to leave the business of computers and information behind us. We'll need to go to the streets, and that's what we know best."

Columbo, looking at the laptop in front of him: "I think I have some information. I can't hack everything, but this time we have a chance to get to more details. "Veriano" is a mysterious person, but there is a network of criminals working under him. We can use it to our advantage."

Marco, raising his eyebrow: "Are you sure?"

Columbo, breathing slowly: "Yes, but we will need someone to infiltrate the places we can't reach. They will try to stop us, and that's why we need to be fast."

As everyone discussed the next plan, there was a kind of confusion. It wasn't just a confrontation with another gang. "Veriano" was a much bigger threat. They were all aware that if they continued on this path, they might have enough power to control the game, but at the same time, they might end up facing an enemy that is more powerful and influential than them.

Lucino, entering the cafe cautiously: "Are you ready for this chaos? Because I'm telling you, it will get out of hand."

Marco, looking at him confidently: "This is exactly what we need, Lucino. If we're not prepared for chaos, we have no place here."

Franco, smiling sarcastically: "What makes us think things will be easy?"

Lucino, approaching the table: "Nothing in this world will be easy. But you have to be prepared to pay the price. Because Ferriano is merciless."

Salvo, grabbing a glass of water: "The only problem is that we don't know where to start."

Colombo, looking at the laptop: "I might be able to hack some systems tonight. But we need to get into the area where this guy is. This is the weakest point."

Marco, twirling his fingers on the table: "If this is our plan, let's strike today, before we're late. We don't have the luxury of time."

But just as they were about to finalize their plan, a large man entered the café. He was wearing a long coat, and his eyes held a suspicious mystery. The man stopped in front of the table, and when he saw the group, he let out a mysterious smile.

The big man, smiling sarcastically: "Ah, I think I'm just in time."

Franco, staring at him warily: "Who are you?"

The big man, raising an eyebrow: "I just want to tell you something. If "Veriano" thinks he can get rid of you so easily, he's mistaken."

Marco, pointing to an empty chair: "Sit or stand?"

The big man, laughing and sitting down: "I'd rather sit. I have news, but it might be surprising."

Colombo, staring at him suspiciously: "Surprise? What kind of news?"

The big man, winking: "I know you're looking for "Veriano." But I'm here to tell you that he's not the one you should fear."

Salvo, raising an eyebrow in surprise: "So who is he?"

The big man, smiling mysteriously: "In this world, there is always someone stronger. And "Veriano" is just part of a bigger game. I am here because I know who is behind everything. But... are you ready for the truth?"

Marco, staring at him expectantly: "If the news you carry concerns our fate, we are ready."

The big man, who seemed mysterious, began to reveal something to them that no one expected. The truth was too big for them to comprehend. In this game, "Veriano" was just part of a huge network of power and influence. The biggest surprise was that someone had been watching them the whole time, from the moment they first entered the café.

Marco, taking a step forward firmly: "If there is someone else in hiding, we had better meet him quickly."

At that moment, everyone felt like they were on the edge of the abyss. They were walking on an unknown path, in a world full of conspiracies and betrayals. From here, they began to realize that every step on this path could be their last step in the game.