Chapter 678
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Clicks and beeps from the laptop were filling the room . The screen was full of moving graphs, and Claire was switching between various windowed applications to maximise her efficiency in flipping the blue chip shares .
Unlike usual corporate banks who had operators and dealers to sell the stock, the Sub System itself eliminated the middlemen functioning as a stockbroker .
It initially seemed inconceivable, especially since the security, flow of the money and shares were tightly regulated, but most people might not consider that there was a black market even for the stock market . (or had knowledge of its existence . )
Those blue chip shares might not mean much in the normal market since they were mostly associated with smaller companies . However, its a totally different story on the black stock market . The blue chips were ironically the shares of famous public multinational companies, and that meant one blue chip could potentially go up for millions per share .
It should be noted that Claire had been limited to accessing their own world's black market . The Sub System had yet to release the rights for her to participate in the interworld stock market or, potentially even more lucrative, the interworld's black stock market .
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Those stocks were as volatile as a ticking time bomb . One wrong move and it could cause a chain reaction to blow up the participating companies in that interworld black market; making their stocks to plummet while others rise .
It was seriously not for the weak hearted and many rich corporate companies who tried to enter that market had been viciously ripped apart by the big sharks .
Of course, the Financing Sub System would be very cautious before making such moves, but it did not hurt for the System and its counterparts to dream about it .
"The US Black Stock Market only has an hour and a half for its opening trading hours . The hours are really tight because the impacts from this particular black market will inadvertently ripple down to the public stock market . Shanghai's Black Stock Market opens after the US Black Stock Market closes etc . The black stock markets then rotate around the 12 most economically powerful countries in the world, leaving out one or two for the day . " The Financing Sub System stated loudly through the laptop to explain to Rei and Jin . (Some of the Goblins and Orcs who were mildly interested in it initially, quickly dissipated after failing to understand what was going on . )
"The riskier the bet, the more enticing it is . I've always heard rumours about the Black Stock Market and how it's only something for the privileged few . I never considered myself participating in it . Congratulations Jin, it seems without us knowing you have become part of the 0 . 001% . " Claire made fun of Jin despite knowing the fact that they entered the Black Stock Market due to the powers of the Financing Sub System . She had obviously seen the state of his finances as soon as she had gotten access to the Financing Sub System .
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"What? No! I bet the System and Kraft made the access possible . I clearly don't have that much reserve . Maybe the System has it? I mean it has been ripping me off for months . " Jin did not understand the teasing and tried to deny it while Claire continued ridiculing him about it . This multitasking did not affect her focus on the markets, and she still made precise adjustments on the amount to sell and buy . In less than 10 minutes, she had already earned 2 million USD .
To Jin, this sum was already a lot of money, but Claire begged to differ . She considered it far from enough for their plans and continued to push forth buying and selling . Surprisingly, the Sub System not only kept track of her overall sales but also advised her to change her tactics or choose to invest in other companies every once in a while .
"Damn, and here I thought I was cunning enough already," Claire spoke unconsciously with a wide smile . She was clearly enjoying this challenge despite the visible beads of sweat rolling down her neck and the furious typing and moving of her mouse .
Quickly an hour had passed .
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She ultimately made five million USD before she decided to call it off . Rei and Jin had only watched the 'Overall Profit' number rise and fall and had been in a roller coaster of emotions . Finally, they had the chance to calm their hearts, only to see a few sudden major losses in that one hour .
They thought that Claire was going to lose it all yet to their surprise, the newest candidate for the Financing Sub System explained that it was a bait to throw off her scent . (As if they understood the real meaning of that . )
After paying the Financing Sub System 20% of the profit to cover its expenses such as the initial blue chips shares and other utilities, they were left with 4 million USD and Rei believed that it should more than enough to tide through for the movie studio .
"What are you talking about? I am taking a million for myself . Take it as the stock broker's fees . " Claire's smile turned more wicked, making her appear more like Grandma Yuan, yet Jin accepted her exorbitant fee .
"The Financing Sub System rated your capability with a 2 . 9 out of 5 and qualified you to become a temporary Sub System User . For repeated use of the Financing Sub System in the future, Demon Exorcist Claire may have to sign another more permanent contract . "
"So after all that, I get a measly 2 . 9? This is the first time I received such a bad score ever since university . Damn, your system is strict . " Claire felt hurt that she was only deemed as above average by the System . She sincerely believed earning 5 million USD would have been a good enough demonstration .
"While the System is pleased that the Financing Sub System was able to find a suitable candidate, the methods used had been too textbook . It was successful this time, but there is no guarantee of what will happen if something unexpected arises in the future . System recommends Demon Exorcist Claire to learn more tricks . "
"Sigh, fine by me . Anyways, now that we have the money, I shall use the remaining 20 minutes or so to create an offshore shell company to park the money for you to use . Rei, three million USD should be enough as collateral for the rights to become acting president . Call me if everything works out . Afterwards, I will help you get the shares the previous Studio President had left . Then the money portion should be accounted for, and we will be equally happy . " Claire informed the two, as she was looking through her newly received contract . (The System had sent it to her via email . )
Included was a simulation app for a fake black stock market, allowing her to practice on her skills . Although a little hurt, she acknowledged the problems she had faced during the intense one hour worth of buying and selling . It had been such a rush that she would not forget it anytime soon and Claire was looking forward to hopefully experience it again .
Not to mention, the extra million in her pocket . (No wonder, the System was extremely stingy in letting people use the system . )