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"Why do you think I sold the iron mine I held before?" Lightning asked.

"Because you also got betrayed by your subordinates?" Sergei speculated.

Seeing the expression on Lightning's face, Sergei continued, "You've told me the answer before, this society is brimming with deceit and trickery."

Betrayal is a word many are unwilling to mention, but it is a drama that unfolds at every moment.

I originally thought you felt old and wanted to retire to a peaceful life, but now it seems no one willingly gives up power.

"Your most trusted man took over your industry, Tretov's iron mine, but he lacked the strength to deal with you and could only arrange for you to be a Farm Owner."

Lightning became more surprised, thinking that Sergei's ability to infer from one's actions and words was truly remarkable.

Sergei set down his glass of Whiskey, believing in the saying, "The Underworld is not about violence but about human relations and worldly wisdom."