Chapter 168: The Weight of a Disciple’s Promise
"Laplace Corporation was established this spring. It has been six months since its founding."
In the hushed, refined atmosphere of the private tea room, Yukima Azuma’s voice was calm, composed, and steady.
"In that time, the total revenue generated is as follows..."
He recited the figure in crisp, neutral tones. No arrogance. No sales pitch. Just facts.
"The current stock valuation and cash liquidity held by the company is also approximately this amount..."
As he spoke, he methodically summarized the entire financial landscape of Laplace Corporation—just enough to be transparent, but without revealing the core of the company’s most powerful cards.
Because while much of Laplace Corporation’s income and assets were public record, the true heart of the company remained in its unrealized assets:
Intellectual property from unreleased tech ventures.
Original works in development.
Patents for algorithms and artificial neural synthesis rights.
Early investments in undervalued digital platforms.