"At the ninth level of Magic Apprentice, I must be the strongest on Earth currently. Even if I encounter those awakened powerhouses in Nikrosia, I needn't fear. Be it a reincarnated Immortal Emperor or a reborn Demon Lord, I could swat them away with a single palm strike!"Just as he was basking in his newfound power, his phone rang.It was Adam."Mr. Smith, I apologize for the disturbance, but I must report this to you. Remember when you instructed me to send people to Nikrosia this afternoon? Well, Miss Daisy somehow learned of this, and she's now en route to Nikrosia, claiming she wants to assist you."Evan smiled calmly. "That's fine. Let her go. By the way, it's time for us to depart as well. We'll head to Nikrosia and pay Sebastian Parker a visit!"After hanging up, he couldn't help but chuckle inwardly. This truly was a case of perfect timing. With Daisy in Nikrosia, his subsequent plans would be even more efficient and effective!Evan and Adam departed for Nikrosia early the f

"Exactly! Not only are you in the wrong place, but you're also addressing the wrong people. Do we look like we'd take your trinkets? We represent Nikrosia's six major consortiums, controlling the nation's economic lifeblood. Do you think we need your paltry sum?""I've always held Elysians in low regard, and your behavior only reinforces my opinion!"Sebastian Parker, having regained his composure, felt emboldened. After all, this was Nikrosia, and his powerful bodyguard was just outside. Why should he fear Jesse Smith?He sneered, "Young man, don't misdirect your grievances. The customs officials seized your goods. What does that have to do with us six consortiums? Take it up with them!"He added with mock concern: "Hmph, Jesse Smith, you'd do well to remember you're in Nikrosia now. This is our territory. Leaving here safely might prove... challenging for you!""Hmph." Evan chuckled softly, offering no rebuttal.But this simple sound grated on the ears of the six consortium leaders.

Evan shook his head, neither dodging nor blocking, allowing the punch to come.Sebastian Parker, Iwasaki, Gun Field, and the others cackled wickedly as they watched Matsuda's fist approach Evan."Mr. Parker, this bodyguard of yours is quite impressive. I might offer a higher price to have him protect me for a few days.""Hmph, this is exactly what such people deserve. Gun Field, you'll need to visit the Tukyo City police station later to smooth things over. Even for justified killings, we need to grease some palms.""He truly is like a supporting character, coming out to bluster for a moment before being dispatched by us protagonists. Haha!"In contrast, Adam, standing behind Evan, wore a relaxed expression.Ah, you so-called consortium directors, you've clearly seen too little of Mr. Smith's capabilities. How can men of your age be so foolish?And you, Matsuda, constantly proclaiming yourself the protagonist. You may be handsome, but are you more so than our Mr. Smith? You might be s

"I suspect Mr. Smith's next move will involve strategically injecting funds into the market while simultaneously disseminating misleading information to trigger a significant devaluation of the yen.""This devaluation, coupled with the circulating misinformation, will prompt widespread currency sell-offs in favor of gold, fracturing Nikrosia's entire economic structure. As the economy collapses, the yen will plummet to unprecedented lows.""At this juncture, he'll repay the bank loans. The disparity between the devalued yen and the yen borrowed initially will be astronomical, effectively transferring a substantial portion of the nation's wealth into his hands."Despite Old Mr. Clark's simplified explanation, Daisy still grappled with the concept. She tentatively summarized, "So, Grandfather, if I'm understanding correctly: We borrow 100 yen from Nikrosia's banks. When the yen devalues, those 100 yen might only be worth 10 yen of their original value. By repaying the loan at this point

Sebastian Parker's declaration was met with nods of agreement from the other conglomerate chairmen."Well said, Mr. Parker. The spirit of the Nikrosian Empire cannot allow us to falter, especially at this crucial juncture.""If we're resolved to resist, let's unite our banks, petition the Emperor, and mobilize the central bank's foreign exchange reserves."While the tycoons' patriotic fervor was admirable, they grossly underestimated Evan's capabilities.Evan had long anticipated this move and was poised to counteract.Early the next morning, all banks under the six conglomerates reported the previous day's economic turmoil to the Emperor and Parliament. The legislators swiftly decided: Nikrosia would deploy its foreign exchange reserves, with the government standing in solidarity with businesses, banks, and citizens. They assured the public that the yen's devaluation would not persist beyond three days.The Emperor's proclamation elicited a subtle smirk from Evan. He promptly contact