Chapter 314 - 313: Use Value
Mike seemed ready to end the conversation, but Yang Yi was eager to resolve some doubts through Mike, so he urgently said, "Mike, Brian’s interrogation has led to Deyo Mather gearing up for war against Big Ivan. I know Deyo Mather is an arms dealer, but who is Big Ivan?"
Mike nodded and said, "Big Ivan is certainly an arms dealer, and in fact, he’s the biggest arms dealer in the world. He’s Russian and rose to power quickly by trafficking arms after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. This guy’s methods are extremely vicious. He controls at least forty percent of the market share; he’s a super heavyweight in the arms black market."
"As for Deyo Marcel, he holds about twenty percent of the market share. Although he’s also a major player, he’s quite far behind Big Ivan. However, both men wield too much influence in the underworld. Their conflict is akin to war between the United States and Russia, surely triggering turmoil in the underworld and leading to a world war."
Yang Yi nodded and said, "If that’s the case, it truly will be a huge battle."
Mike spoke gravely, "Big Ivan is a legendary figure. For many years, no one dared to challenge his authority. But now, Big Ivan is in a bad spot. Not long ago, he was directly attacked by the United States. The Americans captured Big Ivan in South Africa, but he managed to escape from their hands! Big Ivan has vanished now, and many suspect he might be dead. Otherwise, why would Deyo Mather dare to attempt to take over his territory and forces?"
"Big Ivan is dead? If he’s dead, then there’s nothing left to fight for."
Mike smiled and said, "Big Ivan is potentially dead, not confirmed dead. Also, even if Big Ivan is dead, the empire he left behind still stands. Because his arms empire is so massive, he had subordinates manage his business, with a manager in each continent. Even if Big Ivan is really gone, those continental managers are still formidable entities. If Deyo Mather wants to assimilate Big Ivan’s forces, he must first confront each of these continental managers."
After finishing, Mike said with a serious face, "Now, it seems that Deyo Mather will focus primarily on Eastern Europe. The warfare between the two arms groups will definitely take place mainly in Eastern Europe!"
Yang Yi asked in a low voice, "Why?"