BXBX NOVEL Chapter 118: Plans, Thoughts
They say the wealthy and powerful rule the world, but that was only true in an ordinary world. With the presence of people with superpower, Phenomenals, money and wealth is no longer enough.
Silas has been keeping a very close on the organization, especially the extremely ambitious project they are undertaking. A project that if successful, will allow them to also wield superpowers.
He was aware of the recent achievement the group achieved in their experiments lately.
Well, it can\'t really be called progress as the person who was injected with whatever they are being injected with lasted long, half an hour to be precise, before he exploded like the others.
Silas found it to be very funny. As a Phenomenal himself and a system bearer, Silas understood how hard it is for someone to awaken their superpower.
From the information he got from the system, Silas knew that there are only two way for one to awaken; naturally awakening or simulated awakening, which can also be called artificial awakening.
Natural awakening is hard but stimulated awakening is even harder because there\'s only one catalyst that can help one awaken, the Gene Enhancement Serum.
This is the reasons why Silas said their project, "extremely ambitious".
Silas felt that it is possible for the project to be a success but it definitely won\'t be the type of success they want. They won\'t create a Phenomenal but instead, they will create a monster.
Silas wasn\'t going to be a better person and stop their experiments, neither is he going to be a hero and save the experimental subjects, as he felt that it isn\'t any of his business.
Regarding the response they received from the US and UK, Silas knew that the threat of sanction was only a bluff. With the way that Mr Yusmairobis took care of the situation, it would be very bad for their public images if they are to actually go ahead and impose it, and their public images is something that the two sovereigns love very much.
Of course, Silas knew that although the sanction would no longer be imposed, things were actually far from over.
Although the people he took out were expendable, Silas knew that they were very valuable. Also, since Venezuela is now under his complete control, it\'s impossible for any spies to get into any important position in the country.
He also knew that some tension might develop between Venezuela and other countries. The US and UK were nearly certain at this point, but that\'s something that Silas would leave to Mr Yusmairobis to handle.
"The house cleaning was a success. Now I can move on the next thing," Silas said, as he looked out the penthouse\'s window.
Silas thought of what next to do and decided to call Mr Yusmairobis first. He wants to know of Mr Yusmairobis plans before putting his into actions.
The call went through and was picked on the first ring.
"What\'s your next plan," Silas asked, and there was a brief silence before Mr Yusmairobis finally replied.
"I plan to reshuffle my cabinet. Retain those that are performing and let go of those who aren\'t. I\'m also thinking of drafting up a new constitution but that would be a major endeavor, and I don\'t know if it\'s going to be feasible.
Before the constitution, what I want to do is to start major projects in the country. Projects theta will benefit the country and will help us to change our current situation, but funding is the major stumbling block to everything I have planned now," Mr Yusmairobis said.
Silas nodded when he heard Mr Yusmairobis\' response. Though it was a generic and textbook-like one, it was what he wanted to hear.
It would be very detrimental to his plans if Mr Yusmairobis is to become relaxed and go back to his former self. Also, Silas knew that it would be very beneficial to him if the country is to see some progress.
Regarding what Mr Yusmairobis called a stumbling block to all his plans, Silas could only smile. He might lack other things but one thing he doesn\'t lack is money, as it can be said that he literally has an infinite amount of it.
"You don\'t need to worry about the funds being a problem. I plan to create a bank in the country and after it\'s creation, you can have as much funds as you want.
Though I would like to make something clear to you, Mr Yusmairobis. The funds will only be for the projects you wish to undertake and they must be profitable. I don\'t do charity and the value of things are extremely diminished if they are free," Silas said, and Mr Yusmairobis sighed.
"I understand, Mr Silas. When do you plan to create the bank?" He asked.
"Soon. Actually, I will start now. I will tell you what I need help with and you can help me with it. You don\'t have to worry, it won\'t be much. All I need is land that the bank building will be built on and for you to take care of the legal side of things," Silas said.
His plan to create a bank wasn\'t random as he had thought about it extensively. It would be strange if there\'s a company that pops up out of nowhere, with a huge amount of funds. No history of crowdfunding or any fundraising activity.
Silas plans is use his money to shoulder every expenses and after the bank has been created, he would transfer some of the money in his hedge fund company to it. This way, the money won\'t just sit stagnant in the account and will do what money does best, make more money.
Mr Yusmairobis nodded at Silas\' words. He was already familiar with Silas character and understood what can be expected of him.
"Ok. I will get things ready and get back to you soon."
"Good. I will be waiting," Silas said and hung up.
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In Mr Yusmairobis\' office, after the call ended, he called his Aide, Gustavo, into his office.
When Gustavo walked into the office, he saw the President writing something on a piece of paper.
"Sir, you called for me," He said, as he quietly stood in a corner respectfully.
The events of the last week has changed everyone\'s perception of Mr Yusmairobis.
Who would believe that the always quiet and weak-willed man, who looks like a pushover will actually heartlessly kill so many in the space of a week.
Others in the cabinet who were familiar or had a friendly relationships with those that were killed were now having sleepless nights, as they do not know what their fate would be.
It would had been different if it was only those in the presidency that was affected, but the ripple spread everywhere, even those in the legislative arm of government were affected.
Gustavo remembered the rage on the faces of those in the legislature as they clamored for democracy to prevail when their members were being taken out and never to be seen again.
Right now, everyone in the country\'s political space is threading as carefully as they can, so that they don\'t implicate themselves.
While Gustavo was still deep in his thoughts, Mr Yusmairobis was finally done with what he was writing.
"Here, prepare everything on that list fast and get back to me as soon as possible," Mr Yusmairobis said, and Gustavo gave a nod before leaving.
After Gustavo left, Mr Yusmairobis went back to reading the documents he was reading before he got a call from Silas.
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In the penthouse, after the call ended, Silas decided to get himself busy, as he started sorting out his plans.
It might seem like Silas is going from one business to another without even actually fully bringing it to its full potential, but that\'s far from it.
The reason why he plans to create the bank is because it will act as a source of funding for his business and Mr Yusmairobis\' future projects. Also, Silas doesn\'t want to use the hedge fund company directly as it might raise suspicion.
One might ask why Silas doesn\'t want to do so. The reasons is because he doesn\'t want any complicating issues when he start releasing his techs to the public. Also, the hedge fund company is meant to be private and untracable.
It would definitely raise suspicion and bring it out to the notice of the public, if the company is to heavily invest and fund his businesses. This is also the same for directly funding Mr Yusmairobis\' future project from it.
"Now, what\'s the next thing to do?" Silas asked himself.