Chapter 3: Money is the Root of All Evil

In human society, what is the most important thing for survival?

Money.

All necessities of life, including food, clothing, and shelter, are supported by money.

In Bruce's memory, there was a saying that Mephisto greatly admired: Money can make the devil grind corn. It can make a creature that only exists in the imagination obey one's every command. This shows that people in this world have a love-hate relationship with money. The influence of capital is everywhere, and countless memories further prove the power of money.

When you possess a certain amount of money, it can give rise to power and status.

As for the fastest ways to make money: arms, drugs, usury?

Too risky.

As a former high-ranking being, Mephisto knows very well that when an individual's power has not reached a decisive height, the best choice is to play by the rules. Bending the rules should only be done occasionally and as a last resort.

The food at New York University's cafeteria is not bad. Bruce enjoys a $12 meal set while making a long-distance call with a phone card to his family back home.

"Mom, how's everyone at home? I'm doing fine at school. I've already found a job, so you don't have to worry."

On the other end of the line, Bruce's mother chatted for a while, completely unaware that the person on the other side of the ocean was no longer her son. She only reluctantly hung up when she began to worry about the cost of the call.

During the call, Bruce spoke in a calm and patient manner, showing no signs of impatience. For a demon lord who has lived for hundreds of thousands of years, time and patience are not lacking.

Within half a day, he had already called to quit his job at the coffee shop and moved out of the dormitory. Serving others with tea and water? Living in a shabby environment? It was an insult to Mephisto.

At this moment, he did not look like someone who only had two hundred dollars left in his pocket and was on the verge of bankruptcy. Making money, such a trivial matter, could not possibly pose a challenge to Mephisto.

The TV in the cafeteria was broadcasting a news program, and a glamorous reporter appeared on the screen. Behind her, a long line of caution tape was stretched out, and many police officers and emergency responders were hurrying past. The scene was chaotic, and reporters and onlookers were making a lot of noise, with camera flashes going off non-stop.

"This is a special news report, with your correspondent Tiffany Lester on the scene. I am standing in an alley on Sherif Street in Lower Manhattan, where another horrific murder and dismemberment have occurred. According to the police, the method of the crime is highly similar to that of the serial killer known as the 'Bloody Beast,' but it is not yet confirmed if it is the work of the same individual. Due to the difficulty of identifying the mutilated bones and flesh, the number of victims cannot be confirmed at this time..."

Although viewers couldn't see the gruesome scene, the reporter's pale face and the crying, panicked crowd around her were enough to illustrate the situation. Not to mention the bloodstains that couldn't be concealed by the white cloths on the stretchers being carried out. As this sensational report was broadcasted, everyone in the restaurant gathered around to watch.

"Oh my God, another one?"

"Oh, Lord! What kind of bastard could do something like this?"

"It's terrifying... I don't even dare to go out at night anymore..."

"I heard the scene is like hell, with severed limbs and flesh everywhere..."

"Damn 'Bloody Beast,' when will these useless cops catch him?"

Listening to these voices filled with speculation and watching the news report, many people were too disgusted to continue eating.

Only Bruce was unaffected, leisurely eating the food on his plate with a hint of a profound smile at the corner of his mouth: It looks like I'll be able to solve my little problem soon.