"Oswaldo Schneider..."
Although a long time had passed since the incident, Aventurine couldn't help but burn with rage when he saw the scene again.
Over the years, he had dealt with some of the parasites, but others remained. Of course, the one Aventurine most wanted to deal with was Oswaldo Schneider.
But Aventurine had to admit that this shadowy character's methods were indeed formidable; even he couldn't find a weakness to bring him down.
A moment later, Aventurine took a deep breath and looked at the announcement Silver Wolf had screenshotted from the company's official website.
Although his rank granted him special access, it wasn't as convenient as watching the live stream directly.
After all, Elio had seen what Silver Wolf screenshotted and immediately pinned it, making it visible to everyone.
After clearly reading the content, Aventurine, who had just calmed down slightly, clenched his fists once more.
【"Announcement Regarding Market Development Department Head Oswaldo Schneider's Incident"】
【Recently, the past of our company's management personnel, Oswaldo Schneider, has attracted attention across various worlds. The company has swiftly completed its investigation.
Upon investigation, Oswaldo Schneider and his subordinates were indeed found to have engaged in inappropriate behavior, violating interastral professional ethics and impacting the company's image. The company expresses its deep apologies.
The individuals involved will receive internal warnings, removal of authority, and other penalties. For Oswaldo Schneider, he will be suspended for self-reflection, have his quarterly performance bonus withheld, and be ordered to conduct a thorough self-criticism.
The company will strengthen all-staff quality education and improve its supervisory mechanisms.
We thank all sectors of the universe for their oversight. The company will uphold its compliance bottom line and reciprocate trust. Finally, please believe that the Amber Lord's mighty hammer will descend upon all life.】
【Silver Wolf: Suspended for self-reflection? Performance bonus withheld? Ordered to self-criticize? Heh heh...】
【Sushang: Uh... is that light or severe?】
【March 7th: It shouldn't be too severe, right?】
【Jiang Lin: Paid vacation.】
【Boot Hill: It makes me want to laugh. Don't let me see him on some resort island, or else... heh heh.】
【Qingque: What can we, as NPCs of the universe, say? At least a bunch of parasites are gone.】
【Guinaifen: But isn't the biggest parasite still there?】
In the dream, Aventurine, having calmed down again, couldn't help but fall into thought.
Why? Why was he able to remain unscathed?
Although this exposure had caused Oswaldo Schneider's parasitic faction to lose most of its power, he was still a department head.
In just a moment, Aventurine had some inklings.
In that tragic incident all those years ago, the Evigin tribe, the biggest victims, had vanished, leaving only himself... Most of those who survived were beneficiaries, and they naturally wouldn't speak up.
Thinking of this, Aventurine's lips suddenly curled into a smile.
Would things truly end like this? No, things would never end here.
Because... many people coveted Oswaldo Schneider's position.
And at this moment, in the live stream, a heavyweight figure spoke.
【Diamond: I, Diamond, Head of the Strategic Investment Department, for the sake of Interastral Peace, will formally submit a proposal to the Board of Directors in the coming days: to revoke all of Oswaldo Schneider's internal company positions.】
【Aventurine: Agreed.】
【Topaz: Agreed.】
...【Jade, Agate, Amber, Sugilite, Pearl, Adamantine, Dragon Crystal, Opal: Agreed.】
All at once, not only the Ten Stonehearts but also more ordinary people, Pathstriders, and the actual rulers of countless planets all expressed their agreement.
That's right, Oswaldo Schneider's position was too high. Some lower-tier civilizations, or ordinary people, or weaker Pathstriders, couldn't be sure if they would suffer repercussions if they openly defied this head of the Market Development Department, or if their homelands would be implicated.
Now that someone was taking the lead, they naturally chose to follow without hesitation.
And those who weren't afraid of Oswaldo Schneider were mostly in high positions, where every word and action required careful consideration, even days of meetings, making it impossible for them to immediately seek justice.
Of course, the Interastral Peace Corporation was an exception; most of them had already begun to act... Seeing this situation, Aventurine breathed a slight sigh of relief.
Then he remembered his mission. Hmm, Topaz and Jade had their missions.
Of course, he, Aventurine, also had one. Thinking this, Aventurine wandered around the dream a few more times. After failing to find the person he wanted to see, he decisively left the dream and returned to reality.
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Astral Express
"That hateful guy has been removed by the Conductor. Don't mention that name in front of the Conductor, Pam."
Pam was furious at this moment, and the Star and March 7th next to her didn't dare to utter a single word.
They had never seen Pam so angry.
Himeko spoke up to comfort her.
"Alright, Pam, calm down. Would you like a cup of coffee?"
Pam: ...Welt spoke up to defuse the situation.
"It's almost time. We've been invited to the meeting between the Family and the Corporation, so it's necessary for us to attend."
"That's right, Pam, you all should go quickly."
Pam said seriously, then added.
"You absolutely cannot be late, or it will harm the reputation of our Astral Express, Pam."
Himeko sighed and withdrew the coffee she was offering Pam.
"What a shame. I'll leave the coffee here then. If the Conductor wants to drink it..."
"Alright, alright, Sister Himeko, let's go quickly."
Before Himeko could finish speaking, March 7th directly pulled her hand and left the Astral Express.
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And in reality
In Sunday's hospital room, Jiang Lin silently approved the vote and then looked at Sunday again.
"You mean your memory is somewhat damaged now, is that right?"
Sunday, sitting up in bed, nodded.
"Yes, that arrow of yours was a bit much for me..."
Jiang Lin nodded, then asked again.
"So how much do you still remember now?"
But Sunday shook his head and corrected him:
"When I say memory damage, it doesn't mean I've forgotten anything. Of course, I might have truly forgotten something, but the main thing is that my memories are somewhat disordered."
Jiang Lin fell into thought—
"Disordered... Alright, do you need me to find you a Mnemosyne?"
Sunday shook his head, refusing.
"Okay, I respect your choice. But it's best if, as you say, this 'memory disorder' of yours doesn't affect what you need to do."
Sunday nodded, and just as he was about to say something more.
Knock knock knock—
A crisp knocking sound came from the door.
After Jiang Lin and Sunday exchanged glances, before either of them could ask, a voice came from outside the door.
"Strategic Investment Department's Aventurine. May I come in?"
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