God of Tricksters

While catching the fish, Yermolayev glanced at Theo, remembering the discussion they had a few days ago. He still couldn't believe himself agreeing to that kind of plan.

"Something like selling the entire business." Theo smirked.

"What?" Yermolayev dropped his jaw, shocked. He couldn't believe what he had heard earlier.

"You didn't hear it wrong. I'm planning to sell everything the Czar has except for a few assets." Theo shrugged. "That's why I want to ask you how much you trust me to handle this matter."

"I don't know if I can decide right away. I'm not like my father, who seems to understand you. So, please don't feel offended by my request… If it's possible, can you explain it first before I decide?"

Theo nodded. "Sure thing. Before that, I'm going to tell you what I want you to do if you completely trust me."

"Okay."

"There are three things you are going to do. First of all, I want you to sell all the businesses. If you can do that, you'll be able to get some money. I want you to use that money to buy equipment, resources like food and other stuff, and pay people to follow your decision. It's better if they're already there to begin with.

"After that, you're going to hole up in an area that you think is the safest and keep getting stronger there for a while," Theo explained.

"Mhm? May I know the reason why I should sell all the businesses? Suppose we're talking about downsizing the family due to the situation. Shouldn't we release all the unnecessary businesses and focus on our main source of income?"

"Because they're going to be irrelevant. It's fine if you don't trust me, but I'm telling you that everything you own right now will be useless soon. Instead of letting them get destroyed like that, it's better if you turn them into money to make you as strong as possible."

After listening to Theo's explanation, he could understand it as long as he trusted him completely. He didn't know why it was going to be irrelevant, but Theo didn't seem to be planning to explain it. So, he assumed he trusted Theo completely.

"Also, by selling all of them, this is going to drain all your enemies' money, making them unable to do anything to your 'core' family. In fact, those who are not from the same side will surely buy it as much as they can even if they need to use debt or the money they have corrupted from the business."

"That's true. If those people are poor, they won't be able to do anything to my family for the time being. We can also cut ties with the parasites of the family." Yermolayev nodded in agreement.

"Then, you're gonna use that money to buy all kinds of resources to get stronger and just hole up in some location."

Yermolayev's expression darkened. "To be honest, I can get some experts, Mythical Rank Experts and Supreme Rank Experts, with me. There are people who are loyal to my father, so getting some won't be a problem. But it seems that you want to bring as many people as possible."

"Yes. I know that it'll cost you money, but I think they'll be loyal to you sooner or later. That's why you don't need to worry about spending the money. It's fine even if you spend it all."

"I see. Assuming that's the case…" Yermolayev thought for a moment. "I have some connections that allow me to stock up on all kinds of resources. Those experts will surely follow me for a while, thinking they can leech off me for a while before going to another place after I'm broke. But I have to be careful so as to not let any spy get in."

"Well, that doesn't really matter. Even if they're spies, they won't report anything important. All you are going to do from now on is just enjoy your days while trying to get stronger." Theo shook his head.

"I see. If that's the case, I can do much more with that. But if you don't mind, I don't want to sell anything that my father personally possesses like his mansion and other stuff."

"It's fine. I also respect Sir Yaslev."

"That's a relief." Yermolayev let out a long sigh. "Then, what's about the last thing? I can understand about getting stronger, but the safest place? Are you talking about a bunker or something?"

"Not necessarily. You can just have a peaceful life outside. Just close your front gate so that no one will bother you when you're getting stronger. After a few months, I'm sure people will think you have abandoned everything and forget about you."

"I can understand that. But this is not an easy decision even for me. Even the core family will be baffled if I present this kind of plan." Yermolayev scratched the back of his head.

Only an insane person would follow Theo's idea. There was no way they would sell everything they had and just spend it to live in luxury for the rest of their life. He didn't know how many questions the people would ask him if he agreed to Theo's plan.

Still, he could remember two cases: The Pata Corporation and the Star Group. He heard that Boris and Maya were unaware of the entire situation until Theo's plan was completely revealed. It seemed to be the same case. Theo was planning to turn the situation around when he was unaware of the real plan.

If he used this as a reason when explaining it to the core family, they should be able to accept it.

At the same time, there was one piece of advice that he couldn't forget. At that time, he was visiting the Wind Emperor.

While looking at the sky, the Wind Emperor said, "If I have Theo on my side, I'll do anything he suggests because the weaker you're going to look, the more Theo's plan will work. That's why the more his plan is going to ruin my family, the more I'm going to gamble on it. In a battle, the people who underestimate you will have many openings. And Theo uses this psychology well."

Yermolayev opened his eyes, staring at Theo with a serious expression. "I understand. I'll do it according to your plan. I'll place my entire family in your hand, Theo."