The Sons of Hades
“For centuries we've been functioning, not only as a household brotherhood, but a global society. Our candidates increased by the year, before they winded up to the six picked each century. Six picked to guide the brotherhood into the next century.
“The Sons of Hades survived many human conflicts because of the numerical limitation. That's why we remain one of the most secret societies on planet earth consisting of business men, entertainers, artists, and mostly, politicians.”
“You want some tea?” El inquired.
A stunned Lex couldn't answer. Tea was the last thing on his mind.
A guard brings El a bottle of water, El opened it and gulped it down hungrily.
“In the Sons, we are guided by an oath