Chapter 61

After dealing with the commotion in his bedroom earlier, Eren had hurriedly hidden the safe in the guest room following the police's visit.

Now, however, he wasn't in the mood to admire the pricey safe he'd bought.

Entering the passcode he had set, Eren opened the safe and retrieved his Osborne Group stock transfer contract.

Looking at the document, he chuckled to himself, a trace of self-mockery in his expression.

Looks like sudden wealth really has gone to my head.

Earlier that day, after receiving the stock transfer, he had been so exhilarated by his newfound riches that he had completely forgotten about the critical information he had obtained from Natasha, the "Black Widow."

SHIELD had already located and rescued Tony Stark from Afghanistan.

This revelation hinted at the next big event—Tony Stark's return to New York.

If Eren remembered correctly, the first thing Tony Stark did upon returning from Afghanistan was to hold a press conference, announcing the shutdown of Stark Industries' weapons development division.

That earth-shattering news sent Stark Industries' stock into a historic freefall, plummeting to rock-bottom prices.

It wasn't until Tony Stark declared his iconic line—"I am Iron Man!"—that the company's stock began its rapid recovery.

Although Eren's actions had expedited Stark's rescue, he was confident that Stark's personality and the inexorable pull of fate would still lead to the same sequence of events.

This presented a golden opportunity for anyone with enough capital and knowledge of future events.

When the mighty whale falls, all creatures thrive.

The collapse of Stark Industries—a titan of global military industry—would send ripples across the financial world, driving countless people into a frenzy.

For Eren, this was a chance to rake in an astronomical profit.

Of course, for the stockholders of Stark Industries, it would be an unmitigated disaster.

But then again, capital is never merciful.

With that thought, Eren picked up his phone and called Norman Osborne.

Once the call connected, Eren directly stated his desire to liquidate part of his Osborne Group shares for cash.

Norman's voice, tinged with curiosity, came through the line: "Mr. Eren, are you in urgent need of funds?"

After a moment of silence, Eren replied with a sigh, "Yes, I need a substantial sum for an investment opportunity."

"I see," Norman murmured. Then he continued, "I must admit, my personal liquid funds are rather limited at the moment, thanks to the considerable expenses I've incurred on experimental treatments for my family's genetic condition. I have about $100 million left in liquid assets."

"But if you need a larger amount, I suggest using your Osborne Group stock certificate as collateral for a bank loan. Given the company's current market value, 5% of the group's shares can easily secure a $10 billion loan. You'll only need to pay a negligible amount in interest, which can be covered by the annual dividends from your shares. This way, you'll have the funds you need without selling your assets."

As Norman spoke, Eren felt as though the man had opened a door to an entirely new world.

Wait, the world of capital works like this?

Following Norman's advice, a stretch limousine arrived outside Eren's home that evening. The vehicle whisked him away to a Manhattan branch of a New York bank.

Though the bank had long since closed for the day, it was brightly lit when Eren arrived.

A sharply dressed bank executive greeted him with great respect and personally handled the collateral arrangements.

Collateralizing 5% of Osborne Group shares was a massive transaction for any bank, promising substantial returns. It was no wonder the executive was so accommodating.

Perhaps due to Norman Osborne's influence or the quality of the assets being pledged, the entire process was remarkably smooth.

By the time the limousine returned Eren to Chinatown, the $10 billion loan had already been deposited into his account.

Back home, Eren couldn't help but marvel at the sheer convenience of capital in the Federation.

Reflecting on the night's events, Eren opened a trading account and poured his $10 billion into the stock market, leveraging heavily to short Stark Industries' stock.

Fortunately, thanks to his mother's teachings, Eren was familiar with the intricacies of the stock market. He had even pre-registered his account long ago, saving him the hassle of navigating the system.

After setting his investments in motion, Eren finally had time to meditate.

The day's repeated use of divination had deepened his understanding of the practice. Even the "Diviner" potion in his body felt significantly closer to being fully assimilated.

He estimated that with a few more similar experiences, he could completely digest the "Diviner" potion and advance to the "Jester" pathway.

The "Jester" potion would not only enhance his strength and agility but also significantly improve his physical coordination. It would grant him exceptional combat skills and allow him to integrate supernatural abilities into combat.

For instance, he could instinctively predict an opponent's next move, sense impending danger, or imbue paper cards with razor-sharp edges for throwing.

At that stage, Eren's combat prowess would see a dramatic improvement.

With visions of a promising future, Eren entered his meditative state.

However, this time, he had barely begun when white mist rapidly engulfed his vision, swallowing his soul.

In the blink of an eye, Eren found himself drawn into the familiar Balance Space.

Staring at the surreal scales before him, Eren's eyes flickered with confusion.

"What's going on? I was just starting to meditate. How did I end up here?"

(End of Chapter)

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