"Oh~"
"Because Hua Yi has always been the one who turns the tide and is the center of attention, whether it's intercepting Legion Attack or seal the Stellaron, it's normal for me to take some pictures of him, right?"
"Right!"
Serval fully agreed with March 7th and stepped forward to help ease the awkward situation.
Just kidding! Everyone suppressed their shy girlish hearts and decided to become novelists, writing all sorts of sweet love stories with Hua Yi, not to satisfy their own selfish desires, but for the future of Belobog!
That's right, that's exactly it.
My heart and actions are as clear as a mirror, and all my deeds are for justice!
The Express crew is willing to help, and we should accept it with gratitude.
That's a huge favor.
"Please, March 7th, Pela."
" Hook must help too!"
"Is there anything Clara can do?"
"You guys can be the prototypes for other female protagonists in the novel; both your lively and quiet personalities are very endearing."
"Make sure to write down Great Lord Hook's full name!"
"Got it, now we have to add Chuunibyou syndrome) to it. Great, the character is even more fleshed out."
Chapter 254 Bronya will not hide anything, she will not lie.
Pela knows Belobog, but she is unaware of Hua Yi's story on the Herta Space Station, and has no experience in providing illustrations for light novels.
To create works with a specific theme, one must understand the characters' experiences, and ideally, Pela herself should be well-versed in the corresponding light novels.
Therefore, with a rigorous attitude, she asked Bronya, Seele, and others for the original manuscript of the novel.
Even if you haven't started writing yet, just describing your thought process would be helpful!
As a result, the girls became shy and stammered, unable to answer.
Especially for Seele, she had a scene in her mind, a picture of the moment when she was pinned against the wall by Hua Yi on the Cable Car after returning from the Lower District.
If I were to write down that experience, it would surely be a sweet memory.
But the girl was too embarrassed to write, nor could she describe the situation in a natural and open manner, so she asked Pela to draw it.
Unable to help her best friend with painting, Lynx decided to focus on helping her sister and also planned to become a novelist, starting to read novels from the Star Share~ Fan Group.
That evening, they were all young women immersed in literature, constantly replenishing their spiritual nourishment and receiving cultural edification.
The next day, Hua Yi noticed in the corridor that Seele seemed to have dark circles under her eyes, but this time she didn't have to be his secretary and could catch up on sleep.
Upon entering the office, I saw Bronya, the secretary for the day, rubbing her eyes.
"What's going on today? Didn't any of you sleep well?"
"No... I slept last night, I didn't stay up all night!"
"You've just admitted it yourself. Forget eight hours of sleep, you don't look like you've even had three. Take this opportunity to catch up on some sleep, otherwise when Asta and the others arrive and see the new Supreme Guardian looking so tired, they'll think I've been exploiting you."
How to press it?
Having already thoroughly read the novel group's masterpiece, Bronya immediately started to make connections. Hua Yi revealed a charming and arrogant expression and pinned her against the wall.
Well, although I don't know exactly what the book means by "charming and arrogant," I'm sure the words used to describe him must be very cool.
"You're blushing."
"Does it...?"
"Yes. Logically speaking, exploitation shouldn't be such a shameful word. Let me guess—you didn't stay up all night reading some literary works, the kind that easily stirs up emotions and makes one's imagination run wild."
"Gurgle..."
"Instead of denying it outright, she blushed and whimpered. Bronya so cute when she's being honest."
At this moment, if you lean close to the girl's ear and ask her what she has been looking at, Bronya will either collapse into your arms or you will make her tell you what she has been looking at.
Bronya's completely unguarded attitude was practically screaming, "Go ahead and bully me, I won't fight back."
Hua Yi leaned close to the girl's ear and blew a breath, watching as her fair, jade-like skin flushed red.
"No matter what I ask, you will give me an answer, you won't hide anything, you won't lie, right?"
"Um!"
"I have already received the girl's bright feelings. If I were to pry into the details now, making you so embarrassed that you want to crawl into a hole, wouldn't that be incredibly mean?"
Suppressing the urge to bite into Bronya's apple-red ears, Hua Yi sat back down in his seat.
"I only know that you are talking about and reading novels, but as for the specific content, I haven't read them and I won't presume to find out."
"Call..."
"What a relief! Are you tired? This chair you're sitting in is one I brought down from the Astral Express. When we left the Space Station, Asta bought a lot of Lounge Chair for me to keep on hand—look, adjust the backrest height, it'll be perfect for catching up on a nap."
"When exactly will Miss Asta arrive in Belobog?"
"Tomorrow."
Upon hearing this, Bronya's heart skipped a beat, and she inexplicably felt a sense of crisis that the main wife was about to make her appearance, and that the distance between her and Hua Yi would suddenly widen.
"So fast..."
"Using the power of destiny to complete interstellar travel can greatly reduce the time spent, which is also one of the standards for distinguishing truly powerful forces. Asta will be accompanied by three Space Station staff member and a friend from the Interastral Peace Corporation."
After thinking for a moment, seeing that Bronya wouldn't fall asleep anytime soon, Hua Yi continued.
" Topaz is Senior Executive in the company's Strategic Investment Department. Seven hundred years ago, this department invested a sum of money in Jarilo -VI as a fund to combat disasters. If Belobog is prepared to embrace the universe again, it must resolve the debt problem; otherwise, it will be difficult for the discredited planet to join the Pan-Galactic Trade System."
"!!"
"You've clearly become nervous again. There's one thing you need to learn from Cocolia: stay calm and composed. Your heart is constantly racing, which is quite exhausting."
How much money does Belobog owe?
"It's not much, I can pay it off right away."
"...Ugh."
Hua Yi flicked Bronya's nose, whose whole demeanor had become dull, in a gentle voice.
"This is the last resort; there should be better options. Belobog is City of Preservation, and the company worships the Preservation Aeon of Preservation. It's not about making the city a vassal of the company, but rather reaching a friendly agreement with Topaz's representative from the Strategic Investment Department, and striving for free shipping on online purchases in the future."
The Interastral Peace Corporation, possibly the largest the Order force in the universe, was then owed money by Belobog.
The planetary-level debt has to be repaid by the city of Belobog, which is no exaggeration to call it a new major crisis after the Stellaron Calamity.
He once again shouldered the heavy responsibility.
Bronya felt a lump in her throat.
"I... I feel so useless."
"Don't say that. You're excellent, and so is Belobog. I'm not going to try to persuade Topaz with personal connections. This city needs to demonstrate its unique value, and it certainly has its merits. In comparison, the debt in the Credits range is secondary—if I could buy Belobog with money, I'd take as many as I could."
"You don't need to spend money to buy it."
No one else can buy it either.
"Telling you about the debt a day in advance is not to make you worry, but simply to show that Topaz is here for work purposes."
What should I do?
"Tomorrow's focus will still be on showing people around. The story of Belobog needs to be known to the stars. You, the Supreme Guardian, are the representative of civilization. Tell the story of Winter City's past, or your own story, whatever you like. Feel free to make your own."
Even though it's difficult for Belobog, as the debtor, to simply describe the creditor as a good person, it's certain that Topaz is not a bad person.
Nobody here is a bad person.
Therefore, everyone had a very pleasant exchange.
Chapter 255 Asta and Topaz Arrive
Asta and Hua Yi said, she couldn't buy Star Destroyer, so she could only come to Belobog by transport ship.
But the young heiress's transport ship was no ordinary vessel either. It was manufactured to the highest specifications, and later, useful accessories were added to the ship, ultimately creating a steel behemoth.
Even if the landing site wasn't within the Belobog City, but rather in the vast Snowfield, the residents inside the city walls could still clearly see the enormous creature on the horizon and marvel at how that behemoth, heavier than a mountain, could descend steadily without making any earth-shattering noise.
Welcome to Belobog.
Not only Bronya, but also Serval and Natasha were present, forming a reception team.
Cocolia, who had been recuperating in bed, also made an effort to attend today despite her physical condition.
This was partly to extend sincere greetings to the representatives of Herta Space Station and Interastral Peace Corporation, and partly because Bronya had informed him that Jarilo -VI owed a huge sum of money, and if Belobog could not demonstrate his value, the worst-case scenario would be that Hua Yi would have to repay it on his behalf, so he wanted to help as much as possible.
The two successive Supreme Guardian of Belobog greeted him, at least in terms of etiquette.
Of course, in terms of status and power, Hua Yi is undoubtedly the number one person in Winter City. However, at this time, it would overshadow the shining points of Belobog Bronya the others, and it would be even stranger to treat Asta with politeness.
I am also the Station Master of the Herta Space Station, so I cannot show favoritism to either of them. I can only assert my status as the King of Belobog.
Especially since he and Asta were lovers, the formal, businesslike reception was too stiff.
Hua Yi temporarily handed over the dialogue work to Bronya, while he himself played a supporting role.
Today I finally met Topaz, Senior Executive in the company, a girl who perfectly fits the image of a domineering female CEO.
Her neat silver short hair and the company uniform couldn't hide her beautiful figure. Her knee-high boots covered her calves, and her youthful and pretty face didn't look intimidating at all, but rather carried a gentle smile.
Hua Yi nodded to her in greeting, then turned his gaze to Asta, winked, and mouthed, "Are you cold?"
Upon meeting, she received concern. The young heiress smiled and shook her head to indicate that she was not cold. She even raised her sleeve to show her lover that she had specially put on an extra layer of clothing.
Lamina, Emily, and Wen Shiling, who had come to the alien planet with the Station Master, were overjoyed to finally meet Lord Hua Yi, whom they had been longing to see. If they hadn't known that the occasion was very formal, these young female staff members would have even wanted to have a snowball fight to express their excitement.
Noticing that the young Supreme Guardian of Belobog, along with the others, were staring at him, Topaz guessed that they must know about the debt.
"Nice to meet you! My name is Topaz, an investment expert from Interastral Peace Corporation. I've come to visit you at Asta's invitation, since we're going to the same place, and also to settle some old scores. But there's no need to rush. I'd like to learn about the customs and culture of your planet first."
"No problem, both floors of the Belobog are open to everyone."
"Thank you. Like the City Builders of your planet, I am Walker of [Preservation], so I think we will have a lot in common."
" Belobog has been isolated from the stars for too long and knows nothing about many things in the universe. I look forward to having a detailed conversation with Miss Topaz."
With Hua Yi, Cocolia, and Serval present, Bronya appeared calm and composed, truly displaying a leader-like demeanor.
However, when the girl's gaze fell upon Asta, she seemed less at ease.
After all, this Station Master had known Hua Yi for a longer time, and their bond seemed to be deeper than hers. Regardless of status or position, this relationship alone made Bronya somewhat at a loss.
" Miss Asta, you..."
"Let's invite our friends from Herta Space Station and Interastral Peace Corporation into the city first."
Himeko kindly reminded him from the side; only she would think to offer such a suggestion.
Bronya was at a loss when facing Asta, and Serval was even more guilty. The others also had their own thoughts, making it difficult to chat and laugh with this Station Master in a short time.
"Does this transport ship need dedicated maintenance, or should we find a place to moor it where it can be sheltered from the Wind and Snow?"
"No need. The external armor I specifically chose is heat and cold resistant, and it's equipped with Intelligent System that displays all parameters in real time. Everything is currently normal..."
"As expected of the interstellar ship you chose, it is indeed reliable."
"I previously purchased a lot of resources that Belobog might need online, as well as various scientific research equipment, all of which are on the transport ship. After that, I can be given a coordinate and command the ship's robot to move the items to the designated location."
Asta had already heard a lot about Belobog's situation from Hua Yi and knew that Bronya and the others were trustworthy girls. At this moment, she did not use a businesslike attitude to negotiate, but instead showed warmth and friendliness.
"I've also brought your Smart Terminal. If there's anything you don't understand, I can teach you on the spot."
"Uh... thank you. How many Credits should Belobog pay?"