Deception

Deception, (or manipulation) is a skill that some possess, that involves convincing a person that what they are doing is right, or convincing them that the lie they are telling is actually the truth. This is done with the intent to exploit someone, using them to help them with their goals, which are normally sinister.

Minimus Mole misled the trees and rocks of Molesville into believing that she was stealing the air conditioners to help cool them off, but she actually had an ulterior motive, which involved the theft of diamonds.