Chapter 11: The Triangle of Wealth
"Agreed," **Earth** stated, the System's voice now fully aligned with Carter's new, ambitious goal. "You must prioritize wealth from now on. The time for hiding is over; the time for building is here."
Carter sat up on the motel bed, watching the Mana Map fade from his vision. He needed to move fast before the magical chaos he unleashed made global finance—or any form of organized society—irrelevant.
The System immediately brought up a new visualization, not on the screen, but floating in the air before Carter: a detailed, three-dimensional **Hologram of Wealth**. It was a massive, luminous triangle, with three primary vectors of resource acquisition labeled.
*"To establish the necessary capital for an Academy, we must achieve financial independence and resource security,"* Earth explained. *"The path must be digital, anonymous, and exponentially scalable. I have optimized a three-pronged approach based on global market analysis:"*
1. **Vector Alpha: Anonymous High-Frequency Trading.** (Accessing global markets via micro-transactions.)
2. **Vector Beta: Intellectual Property Acquisition.** (Monetizing patented, low-risk, easily implementable inventions.)
3. **Vector Gamma: Live Streaming & Digital Influence.** (Generating revenue and building multiple revenue streams by capturing public attention.)
"High-Frequency what?" Carter asked, rubbing the sleep from his eyes. "I just learned what a movie is. I need something fast, simple, and big."
*"Vector Gamma is the most efficient starting point,"* Earth advised. *"It utilizes your unique appearance—the hair and eyes—as a commodity, converting public curiosity into immediate, multiple revenue streams. The objective is to become a dominant 'live streamer' on various platforms."*
Carter looked at the projection, his mind already whirring with the cold, calculating logic taught by Damien. "An Academy needs infrastructure, and a large public figure could be useful cover. How do we do it?"
*"Your power is the product,"* Earth said. *"No one on this planet can replicate the feats your **Light and Dark Magic** can achieve. We will brand you as a digital prodigy. I will be your production team, editor, market strategist, and cameraman."*
The System instantly integrated with Carter's cheap new phone. Earth's knowledge flooded him with every facet of digital content creation: lighting, editing, viral trends, and monetization paths like sponsorships and direct donations.
Carter immediately focused his dual affinity. He could feel the surging, wild mana in the air, but he focused only on the tiny, controlled spark of **Dark Electric Energy** that Damien had taught him. He performed a micro-pulse, discreetly charging the phone battery and enhancing its processing speed to impossible levels.
*"Setup is complete,"* Earth announced. *"The first content must establish your unique 'brand.' We will begin with a simple, anonymous live stream showcasing a skill that is physically impossible for a non-magical human. This will be your proof of concept: **The Anomaly**."*
The goal was no longer about survival, but calculated, spectacular display. Carter looked at the phone, then to the swirling colors of his own reflection. He had been told all his life to hide his power. Now, the planet itself was telling him to embrace the spectacle.
"Let's show them what impossible looks like," Carter said, a dangerous excitement filling him. He had found his first lesson in becoming the future magic lord of Earth: **Profit from the Chaos.**