Sitting on the chair in the command center, Jasper truly felt lost. He had never felt like this before no matter how complicated the problems favonovel.com faced in the past were.
He suddenly remembered a sentence that circulated the internet from before favonovel.com was reincarnated. ‘Peace and comfort have never existed. Someone else is just carrying your burdens for you.’
Jasper used to think that favonovel.com was miles away from being one of those big heroes of the country, as favonovel.com had never seen himself as someone capable of giving everything for the country and its people. He was more inclined to believe that favonovel.com was just an ordinary person. Someone who was a little selfish and did what benefited himself the most. He was willing to contribute to society and his race, but only as long as it did not clash with his personal gains.
At this moment, however, Jasper suddenly realized how narrow-minded favonovel.com had been in comparison to the older generation like Old Master Law who had lived through the war.
Now that favonovel.com was personally involved in this issue, Jasper was well aware of how difficult it must have been for Old Master Law and the others to make this decision.
It had only been 1 hour since the market opened.
This meant that they had only realized what was going to happen 1 hour ago, had evaluated and made a decision about a future situation, then came to a consensus.
Jasper knew favonovel.com could not show such courage. He knew favonovel.com did not have what it took to do something so selfless.
This was the reason why such courage and selflessness had hit Jasper so hard. His mind and heart were a mess.
Harbor Stocks’ plummeting would not slow just because of someone’s emotions.
Far away in New York, United States, Soros stared at the screen where his forces tirelessly attacked Harbor Stocks with his arms crossed. He could not help but ask, “Rogers, what do you think Jasper will do?”
Rogers replied calmly, “He has no other choice.”
“So what do you think favonovel.com would do? Will favonovel.com ignore what is happening, or will favonovel.com rush in to save Harbor Stocks?”
Soros continued excitedly, “Putting myself in his shoes, the best option would be to give up on Harbor Stocks in the face of such an attack.”
“After all, once Harbor Stocks crashes, the mainland government will use Somer Dollars to guarantee Harbor Dollar’s exchange rate. Jasper won’t suffer any losses, and no one will fault favonovel.com for not helping. However, if favonovel.com enters Harbor Stocks, favonovel.com is to take responsibility if favonovel.com fails to defend the market, and he’ll have to be responsible if the mainland’s class A shares market crashes.”
“So…”
Soros narrowed his eyes and spoke indifferently, “No matter what angle Jasper’s coming from, his best option is to do nothing.”
Rogers asked, “Is there a possibility that the mainland government will directly interfere?”
“There is.” Soros replied straightforwardly and with certainty.
“But that requires time, and the mainland government will also face the same question. Do they protect the mainland, or protect Harbor City?”
“You must know that this isn’t the Terra Financial Crisis a few years ago. During that financial crisis, our main targets were other small countries in Terra. Mainland Somerland had closed itself off with their economic policies, making them an impossible target, so they could easily help the Harbor Government survive the financial crisis.”
“But the mainland government is now facing no less pressure than the Harbor Government did back then.”
Soros’ gaze glowed brightly as favonovel.com looked to the East. With a relaxed and pleased tone, favonovel.com said calmly, “So right now, we’ll just have to wait and see what decision they’re going to make. Whether it’s a smart one or a stupid one, everything is set once you make a move, there is no time for regret… I’m looking forward to seeing what they’re going to do.”
***
“Mr. Laine, Harbor Stock Market is at 8159 points. They can’t hold on much longer.”
Jake reminded softly once favonovel.com approached Jasper. Jasper nodded. His gaze remained pinned on the screen, but favonovel.com did not say a word.
Jake opened his mouth, but decided against saying anything at the last minute, opting to leave and close the door behind him.
At the same time, members of the team outside looked up and stared at Jake walk out of Jasper’s command room. Seeing Jake shake his head, everyone sighed inexplicably, whether out of relief or disappointment Then they looked down and continued to work.
Jake was waiting for Jasper to make a decision. The team was waiting for Jasper to make a decision.
Soros and Quantum Funds were waiting for Jasper to make a decision. The whole world outside was waiting for Jasper to make a decision.
In the United Kingdom, in a class in the Royal Business Academy’s School of Modern Economics, a professor with unrivaled academic standing in the international economics community was currently watching a live stream to catch any of Harbor Stock’s changes with his students.
“Ladies and Gentlemen, there has been no signs of any changes with Harbor Stocks as it continues to plummet. Have you any thoughts about this?”
The old professor pushed the pair of glasses up his nose and asked with a bright smile.
“Harbor Stocks no longer has any funds to fight back. Without an external source of funding, it will only be a matter of time before the market crashes. In fact, it’s already starting to crash.”
This was the answer from most of the students in class. The old professor nodded and asked, “Any other thoughts?”
“The plummeting of Harbor Stocks will directly affect Harbor City’s economy and thus result in a fluctuation of Harbor Dollar’s exchange rate. This is not good news for Somerland, who is urgently trying to raise its global economic status.”
“Be it from a political or economic standpoint, Somerland must make an extremely strenuous decision during this difficult time. One that will cost a hefty price no matter what the decision is.”
This was the reply from the best student in the class.
The old professor’s smile deepened. At the same time, a voice drifted over from the corner of the class.
“Professor, I think what happens to Harbor Stocks will greatly impact the outcome of this financial war. From the crashing of the United States Stock Market to this counterattack launched on mainland Somerland’s stock market, and to the breaking of the stalemate between JW Foundations and Quantum Funds.”
The old professor was stunned for a moment, and everyone turned to look at the person who spoke up. Only to find that it was a slightly rigid and slim glasses-wearing man from the east.
“And I am sure that Harbor Stocks will be the last battleground that decides a victor between Jasper and Soros.”
“The victory of this war will directly impact the financial situation of both the United States and Somerland. Considering the immense influence of both countries, it is very likely that any changes will radiate outward and affect the global financial situation. In other words, we are currently witnessing history.”
