John Wick's exploits were legendary in the underworld. His reputation was so immense that almost everyone in New York City who dealt in murder knew his name.
Luca Greco's reputation came from his dual identity as the Dove of Peace and the Butcher.
John Wick's reputation, on the other hand, came purely from killing.
"Mr. Wick, do you also enjoy growing plants and flowers? The Silver Queen can't cleanse the sins on our hands, but it can bring us a moment of peace and let us temporarily forget the past."
"The permafrost in Siberia can't sustain it."
John shifted his gaze from the Silver Queen to Luca's face and went straight to the point.
"Dove, Viggo and Abram have already mentioned the mission to me. Now I'd like to hear your plan."
"This way, please."
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Luca led John to the club bar. After pouring him a glass of wine, Luca got straight to the point and briefly discussed the mission arrangements.
It concerned the Gambino family.
Among the Five Families in New York, the Gambino family held the strongest control over the ports.
Through dockworker unions and warehouse labor unions, they indirectly controlled most of the ports in New York and New Jersey.
Other families had their own strongholds.
For example, the Lucchese family had an enormous garbage recycling and shipping business—the largest in New York.
The Genovese family operated a floating casino.
The Colombo family controlled a yacht club.
The Gambino family's method was simple.
If the port authorities didn't cooperate, they organized worker strikes, created disturbances, and staged acts of sabotage. Eventually the authorities would be forced to sign a series of so-called "peace agreements."
After that, the Mafia determined the workers' wages, skimmed a percentage for themselves, and bribed port officials to turn a blind eye to smuggled goods.
Were the dockworkers friendly to the Mafia?
Not exactly.
They were exploited by the authorities—and then by the Mafia.
The Mafia helped them extract certain benefits from the authorities, but how much of that actually ended up in the workers' pockets?
Not much.
"I can help the Tarasov family secure a smuggling route for oil tankers," Luca explained.
"Mr. Wick, the condition is simple. Help me and my family seize control of the port. Once I control the docks, Abram's tankers can dock whenever they want."
"Tell me what to do," John said calmly. "And who to kill."
Efficient killing was John Wick's specialty.
Luca narrowed his eyes.
"John Gotti."
"A Gambino capo."
If they were going to do this, they might as well steal one or two ports outright.
Dockworkers didn't have a leader as powerful as the Teamsters union. Their organizations were fragmented, scattered across various cities with countless branch unions.
Luca only needed to seize one or two.
Over the past few days, Luca and Jimmy had investigated several ports and gathered plenty of information.
Luca had already set his sights on a few key locations.
And the man behind them—
John Gotti.
That bastard was a Gambino capo and a ruthless drug trafficker who maintained his own team of assassins.
There were exaggerated rumors saying that Gotti could arrange someone's death within thirty seconds just by calling their name.
According to the original timeline, this man would eventually become the boss of the Gambino family.
The reason?
Because the previous boss opposed his drug trafficking.
So Gotti broke the rules, assassinated him, and seized power through bloodshed.
Afterward, the other families issued multiple execution orders against him.
But every attempt failed.
Luca didn't mind eliminating this future threat right now.
There were only two things to consider.
First—obtain a legitimate execution order.
Then execute Gotti openly and lawfully within the Mafia rules.
No gossip. No retaliation.
That would also make it easier to negotiate afterward and take control of the port.
Second—after killing Gotti, Luca intended to seize the port and the dockworker union.
This would inevitably escalate to negotiations between families.
Luca didn't mind giving the Lucchese family a portion of the gasoline tax profits so they could negotiate with the Gambino family and distribute the benefits.
Once the Lucchese family extended its influence into the docks, the Gambino family would find it extremely difficult to drive them out.
And if they tried—
Luca would be the first to object.
The plan was simple.
Two core elements:
Justified killing.
And distribution of benefits.
Two eternal themes of the Mafia.
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John silently took a sip of his drink.
He didn't care about Luca's political maneuvering or hidden schemes.
He only cared about one thing.
Who he was going to kill.
For him, the process was simple.
Step one: find the target.
Step two: kill the target.
For Baba Yaga, that was as easy as drinking water.
Luca smiled.
"There's no rush to kill him. I'll let you know when the time comes. Today, just enjoy the party."
In truth, Luca and Leon could kill Gotti themselves.
But Luca insisted on dragging John into it.
After all—
How could you build a bond if you never worked together?
"It's a pleasure working with you."
Luca raised his glass.
John gave a quiet "Hm," and clinked glasses with him.
John usually wore a cold, distant expression.
Even with close friends, his attitude remained polite but detached.
In short—
Permanent resting assassin face.
Luca couldn't help wondering if, even with Mike's "seeing the big picture from small details" skill, anyone could figure out what this guy was thinking.
Fortunately, Luca had plenty of experience dealing with stoic killers like Leon.
So he simply ignored John's expression.
But John couldn't ignore Luca's gentle and refined smile.
For a moment, he even saw a trace of Winston in him.
Winston—the manager of the New York Continental—was exactly that kind of elegant and easygoing gentleman.
John took another sip of his drink.
His gaze drifted toward the entrance.
"When does the party start?"
Luca glanced at his watch.
"Around seven or eight tonight. Once most of the guests arrive, we'll begin."
Inside, Luca was already thinking:
Am I about to become John Wick's wingman today?
"I saw your name on the invitation list," Luca said casually.
"I imagine that lady named Helen must be a close friend of yours."
Luca sighed dramatically.
"Only very close friends invite me to their parties. I've never been invited by a lady before."
John, whose heart was now split between killing and romance, was slightly moved.
Did Helen also have feelings for him?
Was that why she invited him?
But Helen was an ordinary woman.
She didn't know his true identity.
If she discovered he was a blood-soaked assassin…
Would she still…
This uncertainty was one of the reasons John would eventually retire from the underworld.
John fell silent.
He didn't talk much.
But he was an excellent listener.
Luca chatted casually about the party arrangements.
Surprisingly, John didn't mind Luca's rambling.
In fact, he found himself looking forward to the party.
For some reason, Luca's words carried a strange sense of warmth and trust.
"Can i call you John?"
"Sure"
Luca said, "John, would you like a tour of the club?"
"I…"
"This may be your first time here, but it won't be your last. The SSR Club is a place where guests can relax and forget their troubles."
"Let me show you around."
John nodded.
"Alright. Thank you."
Luca enthusiastically acted like a tour guide, leading John through every section of the club and explaining each facility.
John noticed something.
The club was filled with Silver Queen plants.
It was impossible not to notice them.
Strangely, the atmosphere felt peaceful.
Comforting, even.
Around four or five in the afternoon, newspaper staff began arriving early.
Helen was among them.
The newspaper editor-in-chief chatted warmly with Luca, thanking him for sponsoring the party and discussing the upcoming advertising shoot.
Finally Luca said,
"Let me arrange someone to show you around the club first."
The editor readily agreed.
Helen approached Luca.
"Mr. Greco, we spoke on the phone earlier about the filming process."
Luca immediately pulled John over.
"John is a good friend of mine. He knows the club very well. He can show you around for the filming."
John: ???
Before he could say anything, Luca turned and walked away with elegant speed.
"Have fun."
Helen paused, then looked at John with a faint smile.
So this was all planned in advance, John?
"John," Helen said politely, "would you show me around the club?"
"Helen, actually…"
John mentally reviewed the entire club map Luca had just explained.
For the first time that day—
A rare smile appeared on his face.
"My pleasure. Come with me."
---
The two walked through the club together.
When facing Luca, Baba Yaga looked stern and emotionless.
But when facing Helen, his expression softened considerably.
That evening, the party was lively and relaxing.
Luca even saw John and Helen dancing together.
The usually aloof assassin smiled warmly at her.
Luca watched from the bar.
Brothers… or romance?
He casually chatted with a few women who approached him.
In truth, Luca's real purpose for the party was simple.
Get to know Helen.
Build a friendly relationship.
Then find an opportunity to warn her about her illness.
If Helen trusted him, it would help her gain John's trust faster.
After all—
She was the woman Baba Yaga loved most in his life.
That night John drank quite a bit.
He and Helen talked happily, their relationship clearly growing closer.
The Peace Ambassador watched proudly.
Acting like a proud patriarch.
He swore his matchmaking hobby had nothing to do with his Sicilian bloodline.
Nor had he learned it from the older men in his family.
He was simply… helping.
For the happiness and stability of the family.
Of course.
---
After the party ended, Luca called Brian.
He asked him to drive the slightly drunk John and Helen home.
Brian felt miserable.
So this was why Luca stopped him from racing tonight?
Had he officially become the club's full-time driver?
Maybe one day he'd be standing at the entrance parking cars for guests.
Hopefully with good tips.
Before leaving, Helen came to say goodbye and confirm the upcoming advertising shoot schedule.
John also quietly told Luca to contact him when the mission was ready.
The young couple unknowingly worked for the Peace Ambassador.
"Thank you, Dove," John said, shaking Luca's hand.
"Tonight's party was unforgettable. The atmosphere here is… comforting."
"I think I'll become a regular here."
Luca smiled.
"You're always welcome."
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[Character Card: Jardani "John Wick" Jovonovich]
Rank: SSR
Source: John Wick
Title: Baba Yaga
Skill: Rapid Pursuit
– Actively lock onto a target and activate Pursuit Mode
– Each enemy killed grants 1 stack of Pursuit Mark
– Each stack: +1% combat power, +0.3% movement speed, +0.4% evasion, +0.5% stamina recovery, +0.6% willpower
– Each stack lasts 24 hours
– Maximum 100 stacks
– All stacks reset if the target dies or the pursuit is canceled
Learning Requirement: Bond ≥ Partner; 300 Skill Fragments
Skill: Suit-Wearing Hitman
– When wearing a suit: +20% evasion
– Damage to suit-covered body parts −20%
Learning Requirement: Bond ≥ Friend; 60 Skill Fragments
Skill: Dog-Protecting Maniac
– When a pet is killed: +30% combat power in Pursuit Mode
– When a bonded partner/dog dies: +100% combat power during pursuit
Learning Requirement: Bond ≥ Close Friend; 200 Skill Fragments
Skill: Baba Yaga
– Your legend terrifies enemies worldwide
– Enemies suffer psychological suppression when facing you
– Enemy combat power −10% to −30%
– Fear +10% to +30%
– Resistance −10% to −30%
– High Table duels: win rate forcibly +50%
Learning Requirement: Bond ≥ Partner; 500 Skill Fragments
Skill: Living Toward Death
– Those who seek life die
– Those who seek death live
Learning Requirement: Symbiosis Bond; 1000 Skill Fragments
Bond: Attention
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The next day.
A meeting was held within the Lucchese family.
Luca accompanied Mariggio to a secluded villa.
There he met a group of gangsters.
Among them was Anthony Casso.
The man rumored to have killed someone because of a dream.
In the original timeline, he attempted to assassinate the Gambino boss with a car bomb.
Unfortunately—
He blew up the wrong car.
That boss was none other than John Gotti.
At the moment, both men were still capo's.
Luca wondered quietly.
Maybe he should send both of them on their way together.
At least…
They'd have company on the road to hell.
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