c184: Shareholders of Devon Corporation! Qin Yun, Valued at Trillions
What does five trillion truly represent?
Was this clause agreed upon?
Qin Yun's request for 5% of Devon Corporation's equity isn't driven by greed but vision. He recognizes that if Devon reaches the top three among global conglomerates, its industry valuation could easily surpass trillions of Pokémon coins.
"Of course, this refers solely to the cost of fruit production everything else can be put aside for now."
"The cost for producing an Active Energy Cube independently is approximately 7,000 Pokémon coins. But by purchasing orchards and scaling the fruit harvest system especially with upgraded fields and system-aided nutrient management this cost can be halved, possibly dropping to around 3,500 coins, or even lower."
This is not a vague estimate; it's backed by system-calculated optimization.
Qin Yun wasn't trying to be modest. In truth, a direct 20 billion Pokémon coin injection felt inefficient to him.
"Five percent?" Zvitch Zvoch, president of Devon, was visibly surprised by Qin Yun's straightforward demand.
Zvitch placed a hand on Qin Yun's shoulder like an old friend from decades past.
"It's fine 20 billion is nothing. If you want it, just squeeze the market and you'll have it."
He clearly saw potential for even greater returns.
"Alright then, but do you have the necessary resources at the moment?"
Years later, when asked how Devon became the world's top company, Zvitch would only smile.
"None of it would've been possible without that young man."
"The energy content of Active Cubes already exceeds that of premium-grade cubes. If we sell them at the same price but eliminate purchase limits, imagine how many would be consumed annually?"
There was no exaggeration in that statement. It was Qin Yun who catalyzed Devon's meteoric rise.
Wasn't he just here to buy raw materials?
Twenty billion sounds astronomical, yet in system points, that's just two million.
"Happy cooperation," said Qin Yun with a smile.
Though 20 billion seemed massive, to someone like Zvitch, it was merely a small venture capital sum.
And Qin Yun he couldn't help but be moved.
"President Zvitch, I really don't think it's that much."
He was selling a vision painting a picture of future wealth.
"It's all because of that person…"
"Don't be modest with me."
Qin Yun's appetite was massive but justified.
He sighed quietly. He knew such methods wouldn't always work.
Still, he disclosed the entire Active Cube formula to Zvitch.
Somehow, the boy from an average background in Rustboro had become the third-largest shareholder in the entire Devon Corporation, holding 5% even surpassing some noble shareholders of the Grand Duke faction.
And all Qin Yun really wanted… was more resources to train his Pokémon.
"Looking forward to our cooperation."
Just as Qin Yun basked in this deal, the system poured cold water on him.
After the contract was signed, Qin Yun felt like he was dreaming.
"That's not enough."
"Fifty billion would've been ideal."
Both Qin Yun and Zvitch stood and shook hands firmly.
Qin Yun was caught off guard by Zvitch's casual response.
"Soon, we'll establish a Devon Department Store in every major city, with Active Cubes as the flagship product. That alone could elevate Devon's value to unimaginable heights."
"I've managed to reduce fruit cost to around 2,800 Pokémon coins already."
In all of Hoenn, there may not be more than 20 groups with total assets exceeding five trillion.
Zvitch's nod confirmed his agreement just as Qin Yun expected.
After subtracting labor and materials, the estimated annual profit is 300 trillion.
It's simply staggering.
"Yes hold an Elite Pokémon Showdown!"
Despite the Active Cubes being more potent, their high cost would make it difficult to displace the current market for premium cubes without a strong campaign or competitive edge.
"How many elite and professional trainers are there in the world?"
Qin Yun wasn't interested in company management.
There are more than 20 billion elite-level trainers worldwide, and tens of millions at the professional tier.
"But Devon doesn't belong to me. I'm just a senior employee," Zvitch chuckled.
Global human population exceeds 100 billion. Of that, 10 billion qualify as elite-level trainers, with one million reaching professional levels.
Zvitch revealed even more insider data the total sales of top-tier energy blocks last year reached 30 billion units.
Truly astronomical.
"And what's the global trainer population?"
If Qin Yun had chosen the business path, he would undoubtedly have been a legend.
Likewise, Zvitch felt increasingly impressed.
But realistically, Active Blocks can't yet match those sales figures without long-term investments.
Zvitch looked at Qin Yun with awe. This 18-year-old, born to a common family, had become one of Hoenn's wealthiest and most influential figures in just months.
And now, Qin Yun wanted a five-trillion stake?
"It will require major Pokémon coin investments upfront…"
"Heh, you'll handle that yourself."
When Zvitch saw the full formula, he was in disbelief. Could such simple ingredients produce this level of performance?
"I don't need to say much more. You understand the value," Qin Yun said calmly.
Even Chestnut and Jianmen were shocked when Zvitch agreed without hesitation.
Qin Yun quickly realized the system had patched a loophole.
Eight trillion…
Still, the system left him wiggle room, offering development resources.
They could only conclude the world had gone crazy.
"A competition, then?"
"No resources? I'll transfer 20 billion now," Zvitch offered.
Of course, value isn't just in currency.
An elite trainer may consume five advanced energy cubes daily 50 million coins a day.
Zvitch's eyes widened.
That already pushes past five trillion annually.
"I'm not being greedy. If you insist, gift me a quasi-legendary Pokémon, or sponsor a tournament with a prize pool of one billion it'll return a thousandfold."
A tournament at that scale would attract endless attention and resources.
This moment would go down in business history.
Qin Yun's last investment the Yurong Group only had a few hundred billion in assets.
Yet now, they had signed a world-shaking contract in mere minutes.
The funds may not be immediately available, but over the coming years, much of Devon's investment will go toward developing Active Cubes.
"I accept!"
If Qin Yun eventually secures 10% equity, he'll be sitting on 30 trillion per year.
30 billion cubes at 200,000 coins apiece that's 600 trillion in value.
Zvitch could only sigh Qin Yun was a monster in disguise.
There wasn't even enough land for the kind of massive orchard Qin Yun envisioned.
But Zvitch understood Qin Yun's ambitions.
If he can't raise the cash… he'll just raise Pokémon.
As he looked at the formula again, he knew: this wasn't just a deal.
It was the start of a new era.
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