Although he has lived as a prisoner for more than half a year, Gryzlik's mental state seems to be quite good.

He was still so elegant, holding a cigar, combing his hair back, and wearing a thick woolen coat.

The Hanhai Protector had already given him certain preferential treatment, but now that he knew he was about to be released, he was even more energetic.

Now that he is about to regain his freedom, Grizlik certainly won't hesitate to say a lot of good things.

"Protector Li De, thank you for the preferential treatment you have given me during this time. I also admire your talent and strategy.

I swear that I will never be your enemy again after returning to Kezan."

Grizlik thought that what he said was just for the occasion, and it was not Li De's decision whether he would become an enemy again after he became free.

Unexpectedly, Li De nodded seriously, and then said...

"It's not enough to not be afraid of us. The world has basically restored peace. You have to actively cooperate with us in the future."

Gryzlik braced himself and thought about the true meaning of this so-called "active cooperation."

He also noticed Gallywix sitting there. It seemed that this guy was not there to take him home specifically.

'Li De probably wants me to serve him. It seems that this weakling Gallywix has probably taken refuge.'

Grizlik's mind was racing, thinking of ways to protect himself wisely without angering Li De.

"Li Deduhu is right. Now that the world has basically restored peace, we must actively cooperate.

In the future, I hope that we can put aside our past grudges and achieve mutual benefit, so that the Hanhai Protectorate and Kezan will be more prosperous." Xian Xian

This was said quite beautifully, and Li De laughed heartily.

"General Gryzlik is truly a trade king, and his words are impeccable. You don't want to truly cooperate with us, but it's a pity that the reality is beyond your control."

Li De spoke so bluntly that Grizlick frowned.

"You have promised to release me unconditionally, are you going to go back on your word?"

Li De motioned him to sit down and talk.

"General, you have misunderstood. It is not me who is forcing you, but Kezan, whom you are trying so hard to protect."

There was a puzzled look on Grizlik's face. Li De leaned on the back of the soft sofa and said to the side with a lazy expression.

"Noggenfogg, please brief the general on the current situation in Kezan."

Nogfogg opened the folder and stood up and read.

"During Gryzlik's imprisonment, the island of Kezan was divided between three parties. The alliance formed by Steamwheedle and Gigvont was the most powerful, followed by the alliance of Morgul and Radol Vons, and Gallywix was the most powerful.

weak.

All three parties have encroached on Grizlik's power to varying degrees.

In the past six months, 70% of the property under Gryzlik's name has been lost. Among the lost parts, Mogul Group holds 60%, Hotsand Group holds 25%, and Gallywix holds 15%.

In addition, five of your officers who stayed in Kezan were assassinated and three were bribed; four professional managers were assassinated and ten were bribed..."

Listening to Noggenfogger's report, Grizlik's face turned livid.

Gallywix was on pins and needles next to Gryzlik, because part of this was his good deeds.

"Okay, no need to read it anymore."

Grizlik said through gritted teeth.

"I fought tooth and nail on the battlefield, and that's what they did. Well done, well done.

There's just one thing I don't understand. Gallywix is ​​the weakest, and the least I can understand is that he stole my property."

While speaking, Gryzlik even looked at Gallywix with contempt.

"But Hot Sand and Gigvont are the strongest, and that guy is also the greediest. There is no reason why they can't take Mogul. How come they only took 25%?"

Li De gave the answer to this.

"There is indeed no reason why we can't grab it, and there is indeed a reason for Hot Sand. The reason is that he learned from me in advance that you would be released.

Hot Sand started very quickly, taking away nearly 50% at most. After learning that I was going to release you, he steadily released a lot.

But recently, his pace of releasing the industry has slowed down. That’s because the war situation here was tense some time ago, and he thought you might die here, so he started to wait and see again.”

After clearing up his doubts, Grizlik also fell in love with Hotsand.

"This old fox..."

Li De was happy to see such a sentiment, and he once again extended an olive branch.

"How about it, do you want to cooperate with us this time?"

Grizlik was shaken.

Li De didn't force him and gave him some time to think.

Noggenfogg was still standing there, indicating with his eyes whether he wanted to continue reading, and Li De shook his head slightly.

Seeing this, Noggenfogg closed the folder and prepared to sit down. However, before closing the folder, Noggenfogg glanced back out of habit.

Then his eyes fell on the stock plummeting points recorded in the following article.

"Yeah!"

Noggenfogg screamed, startling everyone sitting there.

"What’s wrong with you?"

Li De glanced at Noggenfogg somewhat reproachfully, and wondered what made him so unstable.

Nogfogg didn't even bother to confess to Li De, he just kept slapping his forehead.

"With my brain, how could I forget such an important thing!"

"What on earth is going on?"

Li De's tone was obviously serious this time, and Nogfogg just woke up from a dream.

"Please forgive my rudeness, Protector. It's true that I forgot to report something very important to you.

After King Grezlik lost to us, the stocks of his companies also plummeted.

Managers selling stocks can be seen everywhere in the market. I still had a certain degree of freedom on the island at that time. Hot Sand didn't dare to do anything too extreme. They just surrendered my weapons and even confiscated my personal belongings.

So I bought a large number of stocks with the mentality of being idle, and now I am the majority shareholder of the Grizlik Group."

Lid, Gryzlik and Gallywix all looked at Nogfogg in surprise, which made Nogfogg a little embarrassed.

"I'm very aware of the Protector's style of doing things, and I won't do things too badly, so I've always been very optimistic about King Grizlik's stock. Those who sell the stock will definitely regret it in the future.

Please forgive me, Protector, I should have reported such an important matter to you as soon as I came back.

It was all because the hot sand transformed me into a warlock, which made me feel very confused at the time. Then we were so busy with two wars and fel energy that I completely forgot about it!

If I hadn't seen the report just now, I wouldn't have remembered such an important thing."

After the matter was explained clearly, the expressions of the people sitting there became more subtle.

Noggenfogg also regretted his recklessness, gritted his teeth and spoke to King Grizlik.

"King Grezlik, I can return most of these stocks to you, ensuring that you still have a controlling interest in your group!"

Hearing Nogfogger say this, Grizlik suddenly raised his head, and the light appeared in his gray eyes again.

"Are you telling the truth?! Thank you very much..." Xian

Grizlik's voice was trembling as he spoke. He simply couldn't believe that Noggenfogg was willing to return such a large amount of property to him.

Nogfogg confirmed with Grizlik before looking at Li De.

"Protector, I took matters into my own hands again, please punish me."

Li De actually stood up, patted Nogfogg's shoulder and said.

"Why should I punish you? You are my finance minister, and of course you have the final say on investment matters. Not to mention that this is your private investment behavior, and you can dispose of your property as you wish.

Of course, I still want to praise you on this matter.

When we cooperate with Mr. Grizlik, we must show our sincerity! Helping Grizlik restore his previous status and wealth is what we should do!" Xian

Li De indeed thought so, because everything happened in a blink of an eye, and if there was a slight mistake, Grizlik would feel resentful.

Because of what Resolute Sand and others had done, Grizlick hated everyone who plundered his wealth.

If Noggenfogg is unwilling to return the stock, the Protector of the Hanhai Sea will become the same as Hotsand and the others.

In this case, even if these stocks can be used to control Griezlik, it will inevitably arouse the hatred in his heart.

If this is true, Li De may not be able to release Grizlik, and all previous arrangements will be void.

What if Nogfogg agrees to return the stock but shows hesitation, or asks Li De for instructions before returning it?

That might not arouse Grizlik's hatred, but don't even think about him thanking the Protector of Hanhai.

Because that would only make Gryzlik think that Reed and Nogfogg were just doing this as a last resort to win over him after weighing the pros and cons.

In general, Noggenfogg's self-initiation has achieved great success. He is worthy of being one of Li De's most trusted assistants. His ability and decisiveness are beyond the reach of ordinary people.
To be continued...