Mellon Family

The **Mellon Family** (梅隆家族 *Meilong Jiazu*) was a mechanic family. The patriarch himself was also a mechanic, but many members of the family had developed outside the Dark Moon Estate. The most famous one was Carl Mellon who had obtained the title of the mechanic master; he was currently working for the Red Spirit Lord, Josh Alvin. It was also one of the main reasons the Mellon Family fell toward Joseph.

They are based in Dark Moon Northwest Block. They colluded with Gorefiend Gang and Blue Lava Estate to traffic Demons via the South Road.

## Members

There are **5** characters that fit the category selection.

## Story

### South Route

Northwest Block, home of the Mellon Family.

In the room, the patriarch of the Mellon Family, Lombardo was frowning along with Ronald, an elder of the Mellon Family. They were lamenting over the loss of the Gorefiend Gang. They wish for revenge against the Cloak Club, but Joseph told the Mellon family not to touch them.

Lombardo then receives a note. He opened the note and his eyes immediately lit up before he passed it to Ronald.

After reading the note, Ronald asked, "I know Lavat. He's the deputy general of the Blue Lava Double-Headed Dragon Legion. Who are Cyprus and Dominique?"

"Remember Wick, the leader of Gorefiend Gang who was killed by Arux?" Lombardo sneered, "Now, the entire city and the routes to everywhere else are under the control of the Cloak Gang. The kidnapped demons can't be trafficked to the south. So, Lavat specifically came here to the Dark Moon to solve it. Cyprus and Dominique are both elites of the Double-Headed Dragon Legion. Dominique is Wick's sister who must have taken the initiative to come to personally avenge Wick."

"As long as those from Double-Headed Dragon Legion take action, Aguile and Arux will definitely die. As Aguile supports Chen Rui, Old Ford from the Saiful Family is having a tense relationship with Aguile. The Saiful Family's stores haven't paid protection fees, and they have been harassed by the Cloak Gang many times. We can pretend to succumb and pay the protection fee to the Cloak Gang. In this way, after Aguile is killed, Princess Royal will put the focus of suspicion on Old Ford."

Ronald looked joyful and nodded, "Your decision is truly brilliant. When will Lavat and the others arrive?"

Lombardo said, "From the time of the message, the trio were already on the way. They'll probably arrive in 7 days. Immediately notice the shops to succumb to the Cloak Gang. Remember to be discreet and don't expose any traces."

Lombardo's eyes narrowed: *If it's just to solve the problem of demon-trafficking, Lavat doesn't have to come personally. Dominique always has a grudge with the Cloak Gang. If she kills Aguile and the others, it'll be good once and for all. The arrival of Lavat is for something more important and secretive. Thus, I can't reveal anything even to a trusted aide like Ronald.*

The Mellon Family then surrenders to the Cloak Gang and pays fees to keep a low profile on the surface and not attract much attention.

### Mellon family estate

The next day, at the Northwest neighborhood, the Mellon Family residential area.

Lavat was sitting on the couch frowning and Cyprus was standing behind him; while Lombardo was sitting carefully opposite him.

"Patriarch Lombardo, are you sure there is no other Demon Kings in Shea's hands?"

Lombardo could tell the creepiness in Lavat's tone, so he quickly answered, "As far as I know, the captain of the imperial guards, Kaguron is likely to be a Demon King powerhouse. He usually uses some ability to conceal his strength. However, according to a report from a spy in the palace, Kaguron didn't leave the palace last night. He was guarding as usual. There should be no other people except Kaguron. You must know that Dark Moon is the weakest estate, except for the imperial guards. There isn't even a decent legion. How can it be compared to an elite legion like the Double-headed Dragon Legion."

Lombardo's last sentence was obviously flattering, but Lavat didn't take it. Instead, he said coldly, "The present fact is that my member, Dominique, was killed by someone in this weak estate! Besides, there is still no clue for the killer! Last night, Dominique deliberately sent Cyprus away to avenge by herself, but eventually her head was cut off! I'm suspecting Aguile and Arux from the Cloak Gang now! From the information that you provided, are these two people just Higher Demon?"

Lavat who was resurrected was clearly Chen Rui after using Camouflage. After emanating the power of Alioth realm, it was just like the usual Lavat. Along with Cyprus, it was seamless.

This attitude was in line with Lavat's usual attitude, so it shouldn't be exposed. From Lombardo's tone, Kaguron's strength was likely to have been exposed, and there were also spies of the Mellon Family in the palace.

In fact, Lombardo didn't even have the slightest suspicion that the Lavat in front of him was fake. Facing the unconcealed blame, his head was cold sweating.

"General Lavat, Dominique can't die in vain. The Double-headed Dragon Legion's loss for coming to the Dark Moon this time..." Cyprus said loudly.

Lombardo didn't know that Cyprus was acting accordingly under the control of "Lavat". When he heard he could redeem himself, he immediately said, "Sir Lavat! Please be assured that the Mellon Family will make you satisfied."

Lavat then asks about 'that thing', and Lombardo affirms that it is safe and the Mellon family had been guarding it for decades.

*Guarding for decades?* Chen Rui's pupil shrank. *What is it? Could it be the flower of mist? Or requiem fruit? Am I really that lucky?*

Seeing the disgruntled look on Lavat's face, Lombardo invites to show the 'thing' for himself. Lavat agrees.

Lombardo then takes Lavat through a secret door behind a bookshelf.

They were finally done with the stairs. Then, it was a long passage. The light was getting brighter and brighter. Finally, Lombardo in front of Chen Rui stopped his footsteps. There was an ice cave in front of him. There was glaring ice on all sides that contrasted with the dim lights along the way. These sturdy ices seemed to be emitting light themselves, but the biggest light source came from something within: the Realm king fruit

When Chen Rui was staring, Lombardo's said with his teeth trembling, "Sir Lavat, you can see that the king's fruit will be mature within these two days. Everything is under control."

*So it's called realm king fruit.* Chen Rui nodded slightly. He paced slowly around the realm king fruit, circled around, observed for a while before walking back to Lombardo, but he didn't speak.

Lombardo knew that Dominique's death made the deputy general very angry, and he was absolutely responsible for giving inaccurate information. Even if he didn't, he would still be blamed by "Lavat". That was the privilege of the strong.

Lombardo couldn't bother about the cold and quickly took a space ring off from his finger. He offered with both his hands, "This is a little gift from me. Please accept it."

Chen Rui took the space ring that Lombardo "offered" and used his consciousness to check what was inside. There were many superior magic materials and large amounts of black crystal coins. If Chen Rui hadn't received the poison dragon's treasure, this should be his biggest fortune. Lombardo, who had always been so stingy really spent a lot this time.

With the poison dragon's treasures, these were nothing. Chen Rui took the ring calmly. Lombardo had been observing and he noticed "Lavat" was indifferent. He secretly thought that "Lavat" indeed had seen something more, so he added, "I heard sir is proficient in appraisal. There are still some unidentified treasures in the Mellon Family's storage. Can I ask sir to help appraise it later?"

That was an obvious bribery. Chen Rui felt a little strange. *Why does Lombardo bribe Lavat to this extent? If it is only for the demon-trafficking business or the Blue Lava route, the cost seems too huge.*

Besides, based on Lombardo's attitude, his collusion with the Blue Lava Estate wasn't just a day or two.

"Okay." Chen Rui's expression slowed and he finally spoke.

*Finally, he still accepted the benefits. Then, Dominique's incident is finally over.* Lombardo secretly took a sigh of relief and smiled, "Sir, my son, William Mellon is currently working in the Bloodwave Legion under Sir Fodor. Please take much care of him." *So that's the case*. Chen Rui nodded slightly, "William Mellon, I'll remember this name."

## References

1. ↑ Chapter 57 (Steambun)
2. ↑ Dark Moon Estate
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Chapter 233 (Steambun)
4. ↑ 将烈境的气息释放出来后
5. ↑ Chapter 238 (Steambun)