C436 The Four Great Guardians of the Wade Society the Eight Celestial Kings

Unfortunately, Merlin passed away before Balin could die a natural death.

If not for his encounter with Lachlan, Merlin might have survived Balin and come out of hiding to break free from the Wade Society's stranglehold.

Apart from the Wade Society, organizations like the former Sams Group and various corporations had to pay a hefty annual tribute, totaling billions