"Topaz: Ah? You mean..."
"Jade: Penacony is too complicated now; it's time for the plan to change."
"Topaz: You think... Aventurine Stone doesn't need to return to Aventurine's hands so quickly? Why is that?"
"Jade: I've decided to have Aventurine temporarily leave Penacony. At that time, the Family will have to return the keystone.
But the keystone is in Mr. Jiang Lin's hands, and the consequences of the Family being unable to return the keystone... hehe, the Company's fleet will make them understand the consequences."
"Topaz: Leave it to me. I'll go wake Aventurine now."
"Jade: Hmm, oh, right, tell me all the details of your negotiation process later."
"Topaz: {ﾟДﾟ}"
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Elio, who had just finished playing the video, suddenly felt a pang in his heart. He had felt this kind of pang before when the script reached Xianzhou Loufu.
At that time, due to Jiang Lin's involvement, the script turned into a mess, and now... Elio hesitated: "No way..."
So, diligent Master Elio began working overtime on the spot.
And this led to... "March 7th: Huh? Streamer, streamer, it's been so long, no video and no talking, is it not over yet?"
"Qingque: Indeed, I've already finished a game."
"Fu Xuan: @Qingque, this Master... never mind, I'm too lazy to scold you, get back to work!"
"Jade: @Jiang Lin, I understand your conditions. The Company will handle them as soon as possible. Please don't forget our agreement."
"Topaz: @Jiang Lin, after our careful deliberation, we will abide by the conditions we have already agreed to, but we have decided to terminate the conditions for the other transaction..."
"Jiang Lin: Oh? It seems you have new plans. Never mind, you should know what I care about most. Don't disappoint me."
"March 7th: Eh? What kind of riddle are you speaking?"
"Aventurine: @Sunday, I plan to submit my resignation. When can I collect my keystone and bonus?"
"March 7th: Eh? The Symphony of Harmony hasn't even started yet... why are you leaving already?"
"Himeko: I suppose Mr. Aventurine's goal isn't the Symphony of Harmony, is it?"
"Sparkle: Hehe, it's getting messier and messier."
"Oswaldo Schneider: What are you doing? Such an important project, and you're just giving up on it?! Hmph, you might as well hand it over to me."
"Diamond: Hmm? Is this your place to speak?"
"Boot Hill: Well, well, well, @Oswaldo Schneider, you blubbering fool, you've finally shown your face. Tell me where you are?"
At this moment, Jiang Lin had already entered Penacony's dreamscape through the Dream Pool.
When Jiang Lin opened his eyes again, he found himself above a luxurious city.
The whistling wind passed by his ears, and Jiang Lin's body was constantly falling downwards.
In an instant, Jiang Lin realized his predicament. He looked around, then directly stopped in mid-air.
Then he found a secluded alley entrance and landed.
Naturally, some people saw him during the process. They didn't show surprised expressions, merely taking an extra glance at Jiang Lin before no longer paying attention.
Afterward, Jiang Lin felt his current state. Hmm, it was quite stable.
Jiang Lin casually found a spot to sit down, grabbed a bottle of SoulGlad, and quietly observed everything before him.
Prosperity, liveliness, fantasy... these were the characteristics of this dreamscape, but Jiang Lin felt an unusual quietness and peacefulness at the moment.
Jiang Lin had somewhat forgotten when he last felt so relaxed.
Just like that, Jiang Lin sat there for a long time. During that time, he did nothing, thought of nothing, just quietly emptied his mind and stared blankly.
It wasn't until a Memokeeper passed in front of Jiang Lin that he snapped back to reality.
Most people wouldn't notice a Memokeeper, but Jiang Lin was no ordinary person.
However, Jiang Lin didn't bother with him. After all, it was just a Memokeeper. He didn't even want to bother with the Memokeeper on the Astral Express, let alone this one.
Then, Jiang Lin pondered for a moment, then got up and left, heading towards a large eyeball in the distance.
And at this moment, the live stream changed again.
【A woman with a cascade of purple hair and a graceful figure, Acheron, holds a blade in her left hand, its scabbard pointing directly at Duke Inferno, who is slumped on the ground, leaning against a throne.】
【The once luxurious mansion is now engulfed in flames. The flames above Duke Inferno's head are no longer raging, and his tone has lost its former majesty.】
"It seems the outcome was predetermined."
"They are still alive, and so are you. You still have a choice. Leave that music box and go."
【Acheron's tone was calm, as if the scene before her wouldn't evoke any emotion.】
"Choice? The bloody path of Destruction has never tolerated hesitation."
【Duke Inferno's voice carried a hint of self-mockery and helplessness.】
"Tophit's Fire Devil, even if you offer your life to that Aeon, you will not gain His favor."
【Duke Inferno shook his head. "Ranger, you walk the narrow path of the hunt, so naturally, you cannot understand. We come from fire, born of fire, spreading, burning, destroying, until the tinder is consumed, leaving behind a pile of ashes."】
"Burning is the beginning and end of a Fire Devil's life. We are born with a longing to embody a partial truth of the universe: all things are born for destruction."
"Your companions don't seem to think so; they bought you a chance to live." Acheron's tone was calm, stating the facts of what had just happened.
"They are my children, like my former self, unignited flames.
They are still young, and I will not blame them. But my flame is already hoarse, and time is running out.
Do you see the Festival Star in the distance? I will bring purgatory there—so before that, I must overcome you."
"Why?" Acheron looked at the Fire Devil on the ground, whose flames were almost extinguished, somewhat puzzled.
"Because on the path they forged, you have gone further than me, Emanator—"
"Gefei Mu: If I'm not mistaken, an Emanator who seized another guest's entry ticket."
"Boot Hill: By the Lord, what kind of eyesight does that roasted lamb head have? How does she look like a ranger?"
"Feixiao: The narrow path of the hunt?"
"March 7th: But he's really stubborn. Miss Acheron was going to let him go."
"Black Swan: A memory worth collecting."
"You cannot hide your identity. Draw that blade; we will certainly remain here. We are destined for a decisive battle because I choose to do so."
【Then Duke Inferno continued with a serious and solemn tone:】
"Destruction is a glorious instant; if one despicable seeks to survive, this life is too long."