God of Tricksters

Two days had passed and Theo finally had one last meeting with Nella to discuss the compensation.

They both met at a restaurant again, but Nella was more careful by using her face mask this time.

As soon as she entered, she said, "Sorry, it seems that the Griffith Family has realized their failure. They're going to send more people soon. That's why I've booked a flight to escape from them. After this conversation, I'm going to the airport immediately."

"Is that so?" Theo nodded with a calm tone.

"So, I believe you're going to ask for compensation…"

"You're not going to get angry? I might extort you, you know. After all, the last thing you want to have is a big group like the Star Group to side with the old Griffith Family."

"I'll do my best to satisfy your condition." Nella nodded.

"Hoh?" Theo narrowed his eyes. "All my conditions?"

Nella's expression turned serious as she knew Theo was going to add a ridiculous condition after knowing the fact yesterday. This was what made her hesitate to tell him the situation.

"For example, like you becoming my woman or something." Theo smirked.

"Please give some respect, Joker. If that's your condition, then I refuse."

"Is that so? Well, that can't be helped since you refuse. No taking back." Theo chuckled.

"Huh?" Nella was confused why Joker chuckled.

However, Theo added, "Well, what I want for the compensation is… none."

Theo dropped the bomb.

"Huh?" Nella raised her voice as she looked at Theo in disbelief. His current situation had become worse because of her. In fact, he almost died back then. Yet, he asked for no compensation? It was a ridiculous lie in her eyes.

"What should I ask from the only person I consider my family in that wretched family?" Theo asked nonchalantly.

When she heard that statement, she dropped her jaw to the ground. Her eyes were wide open as if she had just seen a ghost. "You…"

"You…"

She rose from her seat and took a step back, almost stumbling.

Suddenly, Theo blinked as his eyes color changed to dark blue before turning back to black.

"You were the one suggesting that marriage, but since you have canceled it yourself, there's no taking back." Theo chuckled, reminding her about the conversation they had in the Grand Gaia Competition.

At that time, Nella emphasized the fact they were seven generations apart to marry him. Obviously, Nella rarely talked about marriage because she could have anyone she wanted due to the family rule.

And because of that, there was only one time that Nella talked about it. It was with Theo. In other words, the only person who should know about it was none other than Theo himself.

Upon that realization, tears started coming out. Even though she was happy, the tears were like rivers. She couldn't stop it.

"You…"

"You… are still alive." Nella covered her mouth with her hand. Her body was shaking with excitement.

"It's been a while, Nella." Theo smiled.

Nella jumped over the table as she crashed into Theo and hugged him as tight as possible. Theo caught her too so that they didn't break anything here.

"Easy, easy." Theo shook his head helplessly.

Nella couldn't say anything as she just buried her face in Theo's chest. She never expected that Theo was still alive, and they had been cooperating this whole time.

The person she thought had died was actually alive.

"I know it, I know it… you wouldn't have died that easily."

Theo smiled and just hugged her back for a few minutes, calming her down. Their meeting was a brief one, but he still considered Nella as his only family back then. Meeting her this time was truly something that he was grateful for.

After ten minutes, Nella finally returned to her seat with a smile on her face.

"I guess I should say it again. It's been a while, Nella."

"Yes." Nella nodded furiously.

"How are you?" Theo asked.

"It's been tiring lately, but it's fine. Your parents…" Nella paused for a moment and saw Theo shaking his head. "Ah, okay…"

She understood that Theo didn't want to hear about his parents.

"Anyway, I won't be opposing them or anything… However, I can't bring myself to have this family back… That's all you need to know." Theo shook his head.

"I understand."

"Also, keep the news about me being alive a secret," Theo added. "There are only less than ten people who know I'm alive. I don't want to add it anymore to avoid suspicion."

"Okay, I'll also keep it a secret from your parents." Nella nodded in agreement. "Don't worry. Your secret will be safe with me."

Theo smiled. He remembered when he was hugging her, he found an unknown Magic Power in her brain.

He thought this was the Mind Elder's power, so he immediately got rid of the remaining Magic Power.

And it seemed Nella also had felt it.

"Now that I think about it, why does my mind feel a bit refreshed? Usually, I would become like a horny bitch." Nella furrowed her eyebrows.

"Oh?"

"The Mind Elder once controlled my mind and replaced a bunch of stuff to make you my ideal lover. I didn't say it back then, but when we fought together in the Dark Poison Swamp, I was wet. That's the effect… and I was embarrassed to admit it. Later, Uncle Ray helped me diminish the effect to the point I could control it.

"It's just… when I realized it was you, I couldn't help it. But right now, it's different. Even after using my power to hold the desire back, there's no change." Nella tilted her head in confusion.

"I've removed it." Theo smiled. "This time, you're truly free."

"What?" Nella widened her eyes. "How can you do that? Even Uncle Ray can only weaken its power with his strange power."

"I have my own way. Do you think I haven't done anything in the past few years? Also, don't forget to keep it a secret. This time, no one will be able to control you anymore. As long as you're not directly hypnotized or drunk, you shouldn't say anything sensitive."

"Uhm. I will be extra careful from now on. Thank you… Joker…" Nella nodded weakly. In the end, she called Theo 'Joker' because he refused to take off his mask. She believed Theo didn't want to show any opening more than necessary.