Topaz: There's Only One Truth-I've Been Set Up by Capital!

Seeing Gwen's surprised expression, Asta immediately revealed a smug smile.

"As expected of you..."

Don't you need to take a break?

"Things over there must have taken a lot of toll on you, right?"

Gwen, puzzled.

Although Asta is also Pathstrider, she is not a combat specialist. They went there at night, and Asta was quite frightened and injured. He thought she should be resting and replenishing her energy now.

"Hehe, don't worry, I've already taken a nap."

Hearing the concern in Gwen's words, Asta's lips curved into a sweet smile.

"But you, after returning, you've done quite a bit of research with Ms. Herta, haven't you?"

Actually, she had set an alarm to wake herself up if the surveillance cameras captured Gwen, but because Gwen was always with the Herta, she didn't want to disturb him, which is why she only appeared in front of Gwen now.

Although Herta didn't ask many questions when she returned, those few questions were enough for Asta to realize that Herta probably already knew the truth about the Invitation Letter.

The reason she rushed to find me was because of this.

"It's alright, it's just a routine check."

Gwen smiled, offering no further explanation, and then changed the subject—

"Speaking of which, wasn't it Herta who used to share your phone with you Asta?"

"Um..."

A hint of nervousness appeared on Asta's face.

"Ms. Herta, she..."

"She also got one, so now she has the same one as you."

Gwen didn't keep them in suspense, and nodded his head as he spoke.

"I hope everything goes well..."

Seeing Gwen's calm expression, without any unusual emotion, Asta finally felt completely relieved.

Ms. Herta has always been rather self-centered, while Gwen... according to Asta's observation, has his own principles beneath his peaceful exterior, and she does not want to see a conflict between the two.

She was pleased that things had ended smoothly.

"So, everything's fine. Go back and get some rest."

Gwen could sense Asta's mental exhaustion, so he placed his hands on the girl's shoulders and comforted her with a smile.

But just then, Gwen heard a slightly untimely voice...

"Cough..."

Asta's pretty face instantly turned bright red, but she tried her best to suppress her embarrassment and shyness, cleared her throat lightly, and said casually—

"It's almost lunchtime, Gwen, would you like to have lunch with me?"

Starting with her interrupted dinner, Asta had expended a lot of energy in Yaliluo. After returning, she was questioned by the Herta, underwent a brief comprehensive examination, and then took a nap. After being woken up by her alarm clock, she waited for quite a while and was already starving.

However, no matter how much she told herself it was normal, and no matter how hard she tried to act nonchalant, her voice still betrayed a hint of shyness and unusual timidity.

"Okay, let's go together."

Gwen smiled, seemingly oblivious to the girl's awkwardness and shyness, and took her hand, leading her towards the restaurant.

"By the way, Asta, do you remember why I took you there in the first place?"

"Yes, of course..."

Seeing that Gwen was also cooperating in changing the subject, Asta first nodded, then paused slightly, and exclaimed in delight—

"It was successful?"

But I clearly didn't do anything..."

"Yes, it worked."

Gwen nodded firmly and smiled reassuringly.

"The gap in strength is an objective fact, and that's not your problem, but I have indeed received your good intentions."

Let's try it out after we finish eating, shall we?

"Okay!"

Asta instinctively agreed, but then hesitated.

"But don't you need to rest for a bit?"

"Don't worry, I'll definitely get some rest when I need it..."

In the laboratory, Herta paused slightly, wrinkled his nose, and showed a somewhat disgusted expression—

"Tsk..."

The days that followed seemed to return to normal, but Gwen had much more to do than before—

To work with the Herta to study the state of the stellar core within the body;

Together with Ruan Mei, they helped treat the unlucky guy who had been confirmed to be Foxian;

The previously scrapped Fourth Divine Key was repaired and modified into an Imaginary Energy system, which, together with Poseidon which had undergone preliminary repairs, was used to restore and rebuild the planet's environment.

Besides these serious jobs, there are some more relaxing things for him, such as listening to March 7th and Star share their experiences on Yaliluo VI, and helping Asta make stars...

Until one day, news that arrived much earlier than Gwen had anticipated shattered their peaceful life—

Company personnel have been spotted at Yaliluo VI!

"You've arrived so quickly?"

Even though he knew this day would come sooner or later, Gwen was still somewhat puzzled as to why it had come so soon—

The timeline in the game is somewhat ambiguous. It should be some time later, probably after learning through information shared by the Stellaris Train that the crisis on this planet has been resolved. After some internal buck-passing within the company, Topaz finally takes on the order.

But right now, the Stellaris Train hasn't even left the orbit outside this planet yet, and it was entrusted by him not to spread the news. Xing and March 7th are still assisting in the establishment of the Belobog Museum and learning about history along the way. How come the company people have come looking for us? Is their nose more sensitive than a dog's?

However, although the company's people arrived faster than expected, Gwen was already prepared.

However, Gwen was still slightly surprised when he saw the company representatives arrive—

What appeared before him was not the pig farmer, Sister Maibang, but... a Tsygonia peacock?

"Oh?"

The man, who was trying to extract information from the two young girls on the Stellaris Train, raised an eyebrow at Gwen's sudden appearance. A knowing glint appeared in his beautiful eyes, and a bright smile spread across his face as he extended his hand to Gwen.

"Hello, sir, I am [Aventurine], and I belong to the company's Strategic Investment Department."

"I'm fine, Mr. Aventurine. I think I would be even better off without seeing you—"

Gwen shook hands with the Aventurine, not intending to test Aventurine strength, but his words were anything but polite—

"I am Gwen —my real name."

"Ha ha...

It seems my reputation isn't very good...

Despite Gwen's unfriendly attitude, Aventurine showed no sign of distress; instead, he smiled rather nonchalantly.

Chapter 895 Topaz: There's only one truth, I was set up by capital!

"This has nothing to do with your reputation, Mr. Aventurine— "

This planet has just overcome the dark hand that was strangling it; what it needs is to recuperate, not to be destroyed by a single, casual thought.

Gwen made no secret of his aversion to the people from the company.

"Moreover, we had only just resolved the crisis when the people from the Interstellar Peace Company appeared on this planet..."

It's hard for me not to have some unsettling thoughts.

"I think you are overthinking it, Gwen. The company is here for Preservation and peace, and has no malicious intent."

This wasn't the first time Aventurine had encountered such a hostile customer, yet his smile remained bright and unwavering, showing no embarrassment as he spoke eloquently.

"As for why we got here so quickly, it was a little accident—"

A major client of Interstellar Peace Insurance sent a signal to this occupied zone. Adhering to the principle of putting clients first, the insurance department spent a great deal of effort to confirm the client's situation, and at the same time, they discovered a turning point for this planet.

It is through information sharing that we were able to learn so quickly that there is still Core Flame of Preservation on this planet that has not been extinguished, and has even overcome the shackles of fate.

We are here to help this lucky planet recover as soon as possible.

"No wonder..."

Upon hearing the explanation given by the Aventurine, Gwen's doubts were resolved.

The major client can only refer to Asta. Asta's appearance on Yaliluo VI attracted the attention of the insurance company, which discovered that the star core fluctuations on this planet had weakened or even disappeared, which led the company to pay attention to this place in advance.

Only...

Even so, didn't Topaz only take on the task after a lot of wrangling?

New doubts arose in his mind, but Gwen remained outwardly calm, meeting the gaze of the Aventurine—

"Aventurine, a senior executive in the Strategic Investment Department of Interstellar Peace Company..."

He repeated Aventurine's self-introduction, his gaze sharply fixed on Aventurine, whose words and actions were somewhat flamboyant—

"The Ten Stone Hearts is a non-performing asset liquidation team under the Preservation Emanator Diamond."

Rather than offering aid, I'm more inclined to believe you're here to take advantage of the situation.

"It's just following the rules, not taking advantage of someone's misfortune..."

Isn't that a bit too harsh?

Aventurine seemed unconcerned about Gwen's assessment, and shrugged somewhat in annoyed manner.

"It seems that doing this job has given me a bad reputation."

"First came the rampage of the Anti-Matter Legion, then the stellar core disaster. This planet is now ravaged and in dire need of rebuilding."

We won't welcome any special guests here until the house is thoroughly cleaned.

Gwen repeated.

Meanwhile, Gwen was still pondering the question from earlier—

"Topaz originally took on this business, which was a mess within the company, because it reminded him of his hometown."

But now... this gambler, Aventurine, has appeared here...

Something's strange...

Was he also moved by the scene?

Probably not.

So... he came for other purposes...

Did you notice Ruan Mei at that time?

Still...

The Fourth Divine Key, currently orbiting the Yaliluo satellite?

"Oh...

Do the Great Guardian and Her Your Majesty the Queen also believe this?

Seeing that Gwen's attitude remained firm, Aventurine removed his hat, revealing his meticulously styled blond hair, and looked towards the other side of the conference table—

The nominal masters here are the Great Guardian Cocolia and Queen Morgan of the Fairy Country.

"His opinion is our opinion."

Cocolia replied without hesitation.

"That's right."

Morgan, who was attending the meeting via projector, nodded slightly, his eyes subtly observing the uninvited guest.

"Ha..."