"Indeed, awareness determines altitude."

Not far from him, a man in a gray coat was dead drunk, lying on a bench and sobbing uncontrollably.

The sight frightened those around him. Someone quickly called the police, and soon several guards came over, dragging him away by force.

This is the Queen's District, where the guards respond to every call, and there's no issue of neglect.

Watching the drunkard being forcibly taken away by the guards, the young man had a hint of mockery in his polite smile as he gently turned a page of the newspaper he held.

This was a treasure he discovered in the harbor district this morning while looking for a job, called the "Thunder City Daily," which seemed to have just been published yesterday.

It was only when he got his hands on this newspaper that he realized, the insider news he heard from acquaintances had actually been published early on the newspaper's front page.

And at this moment, the latest issue of the newspaper happened to carry the news that was causing the whole city to erupt.

And it was precisely this news that pulled him up from the abyss —

"Mobilization order lifted? Mr. Roxey Colin possibly rescued, letter sent from Edward Campbell to the rear!"

"Sources claim the Campbell Duchy's royal family emphasized the rescue of Mr. Colin, highlighting the royal family's emphasis on cooperation with the Colin Duchy, and the two countries will engage in even closer trade cooperation..."

10 gold coins?

Seeing this news, he had no doubt in his heart that even if Colin Mining Company's stock shot up to 100 gold coins one day, it would still seem reasonable to him...

...

On the other side of Queen Street, in a private room at the Embrace of Dawn Hotel restaurant, two well-dressed gentlemen were seated at a table toasting.

One of them was the famous "Godfather" Jack from Underground Street, and the other was Erwin Carter, the Sheriff of the Queen's District.

As the Sheriff of the Queen's District, although his personnel were not as extensive as Adela's in Silver Pine Town, his position was one that Adela dreamed of but could not attain.

Thus, with Erwin's identity and status, he had no need to bother with a street person like Jack; even if he did, it would definitely be because Jack was in trouble.

However, times have changed.

As the protector of Thunder City's wealthy, Erwin not only proactively toasted in celebration with this supposedly shady guy, but he even wore an expression of great favor and flattery.

The reason is none other.

He owed this guy a great debt of gratitude.

Moreover, with the Godfather's current wealth and his alleged terrifying network linked with the Andes Family, he couldn't be considered a mere shady character anymore.

This was also the biggest reason Erwin was eager to curry favor with him.

"Mr. Jack, my good brother! Thanks to your warning, otherwise, I would have definitely sold all my stocks yesterday evening! That would have been the darkest moment of my life!"

Yesterday, when he was about to list a sell order, a mysterious man stopped him and promised him that everything would get better if he waited a few more days.

He initially dismissed it, but the other party soon promised that if he agreed not to touch his stocks for three days, and there was a loss at the end, the Godfather would cover all his losses; if he profited, all earnings would be his.

Erwin had never heard of such a good deal and agreed readily, even arranging to meet this all-powerful "Godfather" to formalize the matter with a written proof.

Looking at the Sheriff of the Queen's District who wore an ingratiating look, Jack smiled and pulled out the written proof from his pocket, gently placing it on the table.

"I think, we don't need this between us anymore."

For Erwin, this was just an innocuous handle; returning it would be a good deed in itself.

Anyway, being by Lord Demon King's side, he had endless cards to play and didn't need this one.

"Of course! Thank you, I almost forgot about this altogether! I really don't know how to thank you enough!"

Erwin took it over in surprise, crumpled it into a ball, and tucked it into his pocket, planning to burn it after returning home.

He certainly hadn't forgotten, but was embarrassed to actively ask for it, after all, he was the one who suggested making the written proof.

"You're welcome," Jack smiled, watching the sheriff with his mixed look of anxiety and delight, and then continued, "Though this might be redundant to say, I advise you not to go to the 'Exchange' for the time being. Current prices are irrational, and any decision could mean missing out on opportunities."

He didn't directly tell the other party that the stock would rise, as that would be too obvious, not only making the favor seem too easy but also possibly letting the news leak out, landing his own operations in a passive state.

Instead, by not offering 100% certainty, not promising a sure rise, and advising the other to hold steady amidst volatility, the other party surely wouldn't dare use this information to curry favor with others.

In the end, regardless of whether they listened or braved through the fear of a downturn, they would admire his foresight.

These things were all what Lord Demon King instructed him.

That guy was indeed a demon, and one adept at playing with human emotions.

Understanding Jack's hint, Erwin was first stunned, then showed a delighted expression.

"No! It's not redundant at all, I'll remember your advice, and no one can take the Colin Mining Company stocks from my hands! I will pass it on to my son!"

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