Yan Huan sized the man up, finding him strangely familiar.
It seemed he had seen him in the dreamscape before.
That blond guy had seemed to be talking to Dr. Ratio about three chips...
He looked like he was up to no good.
As the parental figures of the Express Crew, Himeko and Welt exchanged a glance. Welt was the first to address the blond man:
"We ran into some issues while checking in. We deeply apologize for the inconvenience. May I ask who this gentleman is...?"
The blond man smiled.
"My humble name is Aventurine. I belong to the Strategic Investment Department of the Interastral Peace Corporation and serve as an expert in clearing non-performing assets under Director Diamond. I came here at the Watchmaker's invitation..."
"At the same time, I am also a tourist who has been waiting behind you for quite some time."
Seeing this, Himeko gave a slight smile and politely said to Aventurine:
"We truly are very sorry."
"I heard that the Interastral Peace Corporation also received an invitation from Penacony. You must be its representative."
"Company elites truly possess extraordinary bearing—would someone as remarkable as you be willing to do us a favor?"
Aventurine chuckled.
"Did I hear that right? Do you want a favor?"
"Shouldn't I be the one saying that to all of you?"
"I've been waiting here for over ten minutes. Do you know how many Credits ten minutes is worth to me?"
Himeko considered it, then looked at Aventurine.
"I imagine it is an astronomical sum. So now, Mr. Aventurine, I have an investm—"
Before she could finish, Yan Huan interrupted.
"Alright, isn't it just that there aren't any rooms? I just won't stay there."
"Oh? So you must be the person involved." Aventurine looked at Yan Huan with interest.