Talk:Adam Taurus/@comment-99.73.77.9-20170621220748/@comment-4010415-20170621233425

Maybe because getting the cooperation of even one sect of the White Fang would bring a lot more soldiers to their cause than simply hiring a gang leader. She probably went to Adam because of his zealousness and ruthlessness and because his sect is based in Vale. He most likely does have a reputation, but we haven't really been given any evidence to suggest that his reputation is that of a Huntsman-killer. Rather, we have been given evidence that he would have a reputation as a powerful and ruthless zealot.

As for why Salem would want the White Fang, there is the fact that I mentioned before that it has a lot of members. There's also the fact that it appears to be spread worldwide rather than just centralized in one kingdom or on one continent. Salem's goals are worldwide. Meanwhile, a gang would be centralized in just one kingdom or one city. There's also the fact that the White Fang are already violent and already sowing conflict and negativity, they already have a reputation for it. Salem wants to create conflict and negativity. We have been given hints that she wants to start another worldwide war, and we know that negativity attracts Grimm. There's also the fact that the White Fang can be rather easily manipulated into conducting attacks like the one in Vale. Gang members and mercenaries might be hesitant to follow along with someone who wants to destroy their home. The White Fang sees it as attacking humans, not their own homes.

Cinder likely knew how powerful Adam can be, especially with his Semblance, so when he held his weapon up and demanded that she leave, she figured it would be best to do so for the time being. Once she got part of the Fall Maiden powers, she was more confident in her strength and abilities to be able to face Adam if he continued to reject her offer.