Building The Strongest Family-Chapter 57: The Power Of Connections

Arthur stood in his bedroom, a slight smile playing on his lips as he watched the news broadcast flickering across the television screen.

"According to our sources," the beautiful news anchor reported with a serious expression, "the victim is Arthur Osborn, current head of the Osborn Family, along with his ten bodyguards. They were surrounded by nearly a hundred gangsters!

Fortunately, it appears that Arthur's bodyguards are exceptionally trained and managed to take down all one hundred gangsters with only minor injuries."

As he listened, Arthur couldn't help but grin wider. He quickly pulled out his phone and dialed Silvester number.

"Get ready; it won't be long before business starts booming!" he said before hanging up, narrowing his eyes thoughtfully.

Beyond establishing Osborn Industries, Arthur had also set up a security company under Silvester's management.

While Silvester lacked formal business knowledge, he excelled as the head instructor for their operations.

To fill in the gaps in management expertise, Arthur had purchased skilled managers from the system mall, an innovative move that ensured everything ran smoothly. The bodyguards?

He just bought them directly from the same system mall because why not leverage powerful assets for profit?

Setting up this security company was more than just a financial venture for Arthur; it was part of a long-term strategy to forge connections.

He recognized that one of the Osborn Family's most significant weaknesses lay in their lack of powerful contacts, especially within official circles.

In this world, mere money isn't enough; having influential allies can make all the difference when navigating challenges.

Take Christopher from the Campbell Family, a top-tier family in Aurelian Federation known for their immense power and influence.

Christopher had killed both his parents and kept his entire family on high alert for months while Arthur could do little but hide away in fear of assassination attempts should he step outside.

Meanwhile, law enforcement, the supposed guardians of justice, were manipulated into serving Christopher's interests instead of protecting innocent lives.

Why? Because Arthur's family background simply wasn't substantial enough to command respect or protection.

If they were among Aurelian Federation's elite families, even if Arthur committed an outrageous act like blowing up a skyscraper, he'd likely walk away unscathed due to their powerful connections.

Just today, Arthur found himself surrounded by a mob of gangsters, fully aware that Christopher was pulling the strings behind this chaos.

The police might investigate and uncover the truth, but what good would that do? In a world where power dictates reality, having a strong background is everything.

Just look at Christopher; he killed Arthur's parents for their property!

For the wealthy and powerful, life can feel like paradise.

But for those who are weak or poor? It's an entirely different story, one that resembles hell on earth.

Arthur refuses to be trapped in that hellish existence; he dreams of living in paradise.

Yet simply having money or running billion-dollar businesses isn't enough.

He understands that true security comes from wielding power, not just wealth, and being able to protect himself and those he cares about.

That's why Arthur established Osborn Security.

When his bodyguard alerted him about being followed earlier, he wasted no time instructing Evolon to hack into nearby surveillance cameras and capture every moment.

With video evidence now sent to his second aunt, news of their encounter is bound to send shockwaves through Neo-Liminara.

Imagine this: ten elite bodyguards taking down a hundred ruthless gangsters with barely a scratch! It's almost unbelievable!

In fact, Arthur had even told his bodyguards to allow themselves some minor injuries; after all, if these gangsters couldn't withstand a few punches from Royal Grade Bodyguards, purchased straight from the system mall, they wouldn't stand a chance against them at all!

With this news making headlines, Osborn Security is poised to become famous in the city.

Why does this matter? Because the rich are often terrified of death, their greatest enemy.

Having amassed fortunes worth billions, they don't want their lives cut short by competitors willing to go to any lengths for success.

Back on earth in his previous life in history there are a lot of historical powerful figures who feared death as well.

Qin Shi Huang, China's first emperor, obsessively sought the "Elixir of Life," sending expeditions in search of immortality only to succumb to mercury poisoning instead.

Emperor Wu of Han chased Daoist alchemists for elixirs while Gilgamesh embarked on his legendary quest for eternal life after losing his friend.

Gilgamesh the legendary Sumerian king searched for eternal life after his friend died.

He learned that immortality was reserved for the gods, but his story became one of the earliest tales of the quest for eternal life.

Even back on modern Earth, there are a lot of billionaires who are on a relentless quest for longevity.

From tech titans like Peter Thiel and the innovators of Silicon Valley to the visionary co-founders of Google, Sergey Brin and Larry Page, many are pouring their fortunes into life-extension technologies and even cryonics!

But what drives these wealthy individuals?

The common thread among them is a profound desire to defy death, something that seems all too inevitable, especially for those who have achieved so much.

Throughout history, humans have dreamed of living longer. For the affluent, death can feel like their greatest adversary.

Imagine being so powerful yet constantly haunted by the specter of mortality!

While Arthur may only offer bodyguard services and not some miraculous drugs designed to extend life, his team at Osborn Security isn't just any ordinary group of protectors.

What if these elite bodyguards could take down a hundred gangsters in mere minutes?

If rich clients knew they could hire such formidable guardians, they'd jump at the chance!

After all, with threats lurking around every corner, from snipers perched atop skyscrapers to potential assassins, they want peace of mind.

Who wouldn't want to sleep soundly without fear?

This is where Arthur's vision comes into play.

The clientele seeking protection from Osborn Security aren't your average folks; they're influential figures with substantial clout in their industries and exclusive social circles.

If Arthur can forge connections or even friendships within these elite networks, he opens up a world of opportunities.

These individuals don't just mingle with anyone; they surround themselves with high-level officials, business magnates, and members of aristocratic families.

Imagine if Arthur could share a drink or two with them, what doors might open?

By building relationships and offering valuable benefits, both his situation and that of the Osborn Family could transform dramatically.

Arthur stood by the expansive floor-to-ceiling window, a faint smile playing on his lips as he gazed at the moon hanging majestically in the night sky.

Today had been a whirlwind of achievements; he had successfully assigned numerous projects across various industries under his family's name.

Now, all that was left to do was wait for the results to roll in.

Unlike previous encounters where danger lurked around every corner, complete with heavily armed men and life-threatening situations, this time felt different. He could finally hold his own.

Arthur clenched his fist tightly, feeling the surge of strength coursing through him.

The Gene Evolution Liquid he'd consumed earlier had significantly boosted his physical prowess, and he'd allocated countless Attribute Points to enhance his strength even further.

Reflecting on today's events, Arthur realized how naive he had been.

After surviving two assassination attempts, one that nearly cost him everything, he thought Christopher might back off.

But he was sorely mistaken; this relentless adversary would stop at nothing to claim that coveted land.

Arthur knows that Christopher's attacks had only just begun, and from this moment on, he knew he had to tread carefully.

But it wasn't his own safety that weighed heavily on his mind; it was the well-being of his family that truly kept him up at night.

He knew exactly what Christopher was capable of, and if this guy couldn't take him down, he'd likely turn his sights back on Arthur's family, just like last time when Uncle Julian had nearly lost his life.

What really baffled Arthur, though, was Christopher's obsession with that piece of land. It seemed to consume him entirely!

Even more puzzling was the fact that aside from Christopher, who hailed from the influential Campbell Family, none of the other contenders for the land were big families; they were just massive corporations.

Arthur had even asked Evolon to do a quick search, but it turned out there were no prominent families or officials backing these companies.

"What gives?" Arthur thought.

Did these families not see the immense potential of that land? Or was it just Christopher who had fixated on it while the Campbells themselves appeared indifferent?

"Are these guys planning something or what?" Arthur narrowed his eyes in frustration.

The value of that piece of land was simply astronomical! If anything could be built there, the annual revenue could reach trillions.

Sure, these wealthy elites might already have money to burn, but who wouldn't be tempted by such staggering profits?

"Forget it; let's not dwell on this!" he sighed in relief as he rubbed his nose.

He pulled out his phone and dialed Silvester, urgency lacing his voice. "Silvester, we need to triple the number of bodyguards for each family member immediately! And let's ramp up security around the mansion, especially for the kids. They need extra protection too!"

After hanging up, he slipped his phone back into his pocket, a deep frown etched on his face.

"This country just isn't cut out for long-term stability. We have to consider relocating!"