Number One Dungeon Supplier

Chapter 2256 A Proposed Change in Direction

"Like I said, we have segregated the profit and expenses the way we did for individual worlds." Claire started her opening argument.

"That does not make sense. Obviously, there would be some worlds that would be earning more than the other. Besides, you are also helping the store and the company by investing through black market stocks, right? The last I saw those numbers. They seemed fine."

"Yes. They were fine until THIS EVENING." Claire focused on the last two words and her eyes looked as if they were going to pop out from all the anger within her. "What the hell did you do that cause our expenses to increase not by two fold but nearly by 10,000%!??" Claire exclaimed.

"Not to mention, the numbers are increasing by the second and it is not stopping at all!" Claire opened her System window and showed the uptick of expenses going up with every second. With some of the seconds having exponential expenses that boggled the mind for even the accountant.

That was where Jin realised that the System was indeed preparing for the Mecha World Universe as planned and those ticking numbers were undoubtedly the operating expenses of Atopia's unadulterated production of items for the Mecha Universe War.

"Even the System stated that this was one portion of the expenses that I am not allowed to touch or observe because it will take more than just a quantum computer technology to view the numbers, let alone attempt to account for them."

"Erm...yeah. I understand where the System was coming from." Jin was relunctunt to answer because he knew what was happening and even if he tried to explain, Claire would not understand, let alone try to comprehend. It was right for the System to state that it would handle that account just so that Claire would not explode from seeing the numbers. "I guess you got to work harder to get more funds?"

Claire was speechless when she heard Jin's words. Unreasonable was not something the Sub System Accountant would use especially when she had handled the finances in the millions but this was just another level of absurd.

"You know what, either you explain to me what the hell is ever increasing expense or I will seriously quit. No matter what Grandma Yuan would try to convince me, I would rather have the System strip me of the powers vested in me and had memory loss for these encounters. Because, I have never see anything that eat money at that kind of rate." Claire demanded. Yun sighed as she shook her head, knowing that if Jin explain any more, their accountant could literally tear the current dungeon instance that they were in with her bare hands because of the rage in her.

Claire stood at the forefront of the chaos, her voice cutting through the tension like a knife. "As I mentioned earlier, we have meticulously segregated the profits and expenses for each individual world," she asserted, attempting to maintain her composure. The numbers on her screen glowed ominously, reflecting the turmoil unfolding in her mind. Jin, her partner in the operation, leaned back, skepticism etched across his face.

"That doesn't add up, Claire. It's evident that certain worlds are generating significantly higher revenues than others. And let's not forget, you've been investing in those black market stocks on the side, right? The last time I checked, those figures looked pretty stable."

Claire's frustration bubbled to the surface. "Stable? They were stable until THIS EVENING!" Her voice rose sharply, eyes wide with disbelief. The anger that coursed through her was palpable, a force that seemed to radiate from her very being.

The System, an omnipresent force in their operations, interjected with a clinical observation. "The dimension summoning skill you possess might still adhere to the laws of cause and effect but such events cannot be recorded until it is observable to us. The real question is how significant the butterfly effect could possibly happen as a result of your actions." The System's voice, devoid of emotion, highlighted a crucial point while simultaneously showing expenses had slowed down, indicating that something had shifted while they were engaged in this heated debate.

"Did you do something? What's the status of the automated factories? Is there any problems with it that caused the expenses to slow down so quickly?" he asked, urgency edging his tone.

"Ten seconds ago, Atopia produced enough mechas and armaments to mount an attack on five worlds within the Mecha Universe," came the prompt reply from the System. "Currently, however, most of the finished goods is in storage. Processes are being revised, and production is being slowed until the issue with the finance department is resolved."

Jin furrowed his brow, pondering the implications. "If we invade these five worlds now, what can we expect to plunder from them?"

"In terms of resources and valuable salvage, it would only sustain less than a day of consistent production," the System replied matter-of-factly. Jin felt an unsettling twist in his stomach; the situation was proving to be more complex than he initially anticipated.

The Dungeon Supplier had presumed that finances wouldn't pose an issue, yet the stark reality was that money wastage was not a viable strategy. One of the challenges stemmed from the fact that time operated differently in Atopia compared to Jin's home world. He had always believed that costs could be trimmed to the bare minimum without compromising quality due to the System's reputation being a cheapskate loomed large over his assumptions.

"So, yeah. What if I used my dimension skill to attack instead?" Jin mused aloud, grappling with the possibilities. "Could we potentially earn more than we lose?"

"The System suggests several routes to consider. However, in the realm of warfare, it's more prudent to act as a merchant of war for both sides rather than merely positioning yourself as the villain," the System advised.

"One can be villainous while still generating profit. This aligns with your initial intentions for the Southern Kingdom Alliance—introduce chaos, then swoop in as the saviour. But instead of being a hero, consider being an independent arms dealer who supplies the necessary goods."

Jin sighed, a wave of realization washing over him. "Ah... perhaps I have forgotten how to blend my roles as king and businessman."

"Not quite," the System responded. "Running a kingdom is akin to managing a vast multinational corporation. The key difference lies in the incentives and punishments at play. Besides, Ress and the other kingdoms have grown more united. They are already collaborating with the automated factories to streamline production. It's surprising no one has initiated an insurgency given the indoctrination they've received."

"More like brainwashing, you mean. Heh!" Jin scoffed, rolling his eyes. He recognized that the System was unwavering in its commitment to him, willing to manipulate circumstances to achieve its goals.

Moments later, Claire returned with Yun, her face still flushed with frustration. But the lack of fire in her eyes indicated she was now going to be receptive to Jin's proposals. As Jin prepared to lay out a strategy, he felt the gravity of their situation settle over him. They stood at a crossroad as their finance lead do not wish to give any proper approval until a thorough explanation had been given to her and that she deemed it as a worthy investment for the Dungeon Supplier to carry forth his operations.