[ The Reverie ] Hotel, March 7th Room
Wow, are you too excited to sleep?! I can't wait to see the world of my dreams!
"By the way... does the Dream Pool support couples taking baths together? That way we can keep each other company."
Xing shook her head. The Dream Passport number didn't seem to mention any requirements regarding multiple people entering the dream, so... it should be okay, right?
Where do you plan to go first?
"That must be [ Dewlight Pavilion ]! How can you come to a holiday paradise and not visit a shopping haven! I'm already prepared to fill my shopping bags!"
After saying that, March 7th turned around and pulled out a large shopping bag that was white with a hint of black.
"Ta-da! Teacher Ye Yan's specially made [ Eternity ] shopping bag!"
"You can't possibly fill it all up!" Xing's lips twitched.
"Hmm... After shopping, I'll change into a beautiful evening gown and go to the Penacony Grand Theater to enjoy Miss Robin's performance!"
I've done all the research for March 7th, and I'm just waiting to enter my dream world.
"What are your thoughts on this grand event?"
"At first I thought this was just a vacation, but now... I feel this [grand event] is definitely something special! Various factions deciphering riddles and vying for inheritance—it's just like a detective novel!"
"There might even be classic scenes like family feuds, broken homes, separation by death, and rivers of blood—that would be incredibly exciting..."
March 7th gets more and more excited. What kind of conspiracy is hidden behind the " Planet of Festivities "? Does that Mr. Sunday have other plans? Will I be able to drink Teacher Ye Yan's milk tea in my dreams?
"Boring! I want to see rivers of blood!"
If things really get out of hand, Xing wouldn't mind adding fuel to the fire, since there's always a backup plan... well, it also depends on whether He's willing to clean up the mess.
"You're kidding, how could that be?"
"Don't worry, even if the sky falls, Uncle Yang and Sister Himeko will hold it up. Enjoy your rare holiday!"
After saying goodbye to March 7th, Xing returned to her room, only to find the door wide open.
"Strange... why is my room door open?"
Xing peeked out and spotted an "uninvited guest." Upon closer inspection, he realized it was the company envoy he had met at the front desk— Aventurine.
"Oh? What a coincidence, we meet again."
Based on her impression of Topaz ( Strategic Investment Department ), Xing greeted him politely.
"We meet again, my friend."
"That's right, friend! Don't be nervous, I'm just here to share in the good fortune. It's your room now, but half a system hour ago... it was still mine."
"Lucky building number, lucky floor, lucky room number, I went through so much trouble to book such a prime spot... I'm giving it to you, cherish it, my friend."
Xing was a little confused. "You gave me this room?"
"Otherwise, would the Family have given it to us for free?"
" Penacony is a true Land of the Dreams. How many people in the entire galaxy are willing to spend half their lives just to get a ticket to the Reverie?"
"Think carefully about what kind of people can stay here. If it weren't for my advice, how could the Family dare to offend those celebrities and big shots to give you, this 'uninvited guest,' special treatment?"
Aventurine walked to the tea table. "So let's sit down and have a chat—it's only right that I do, isn't it?"
Xing withdrew his smile, becoming wary of the Aventurine in front of him, sensing that this guy had ill intentions...
"You should look for Himeko, Welt."
"Wrong, the person I'm looking for is you." Aventurine turned around. "Simply put, friend, I need your help."
"You may not know this, Penacony is far more complex than it appears. The Family has spies all over the place. I don't want to spell it out, but you understand."
Aventurine first offered bait. "My goal is simple: to help the company reclaim some things that rightfully belong to it. If you're willing to help me, you'll receive a generous reward after it's done... plus the protection of [ Preservation ]."
The next second, Xing repeated the actions he had taken at the front desk, showing Aventurine the Flame Spear that Jarilo-VI had obtained.
Aventurine scoffed, completely disregarding the Flame Spear: "Sigh~ The Architects ' inferior stones... worthless."
Xing admitted that she was angered by those words. What did she mean by "inferior stone"? This Flame Spear has a lot of historical research, although it's only limited to the Jarilo-VI.
But it was also a symbol of her being glanced at by [ Preservation ] Qlipoth, and she wouldn't allow Aventurine to belittle this flaming spear like that!
Xingdu wanted to reveal all her assets to Aventurine and just explode! But she suddenly realized the danger of doing so. Damn that provocation, she almost fell for it!
"Let's talk openly, friend. We're both practitioners of [ Preservation ], and it seems... I have an additional role as the director of the [ Strategic Investment Department ] compared to you."
"I don't need the protection of the Interastral Peace Corporation," Xing said firmly.
"Hmm... really won't you reconsider? After all, you're different from others."
"You're special, special enough to overturn the entire poker table. That [power], don't you want to use it? Or... don't you want to get rid of it? Don't you want to become famous throughout the universe because of it?"
"That power that everyone fears yet yearns for is within your grasp..."
Xing was so startled that she took a few steps back. Could he be referring to that hourglass-shaped necklace? This intelligence network is incredible!
"... Miss Stellaron, am I right?"
star:?
Ah, I almost forgot I have Stellaron inside me. My memory... I'll have to find Memokeeper at [ Garden of Recollection ] to study sometime.
How did you know?
Aventurine's lips curled into a slight smile, "I understand now."
Xing fell silent again. Her goodwill towards the [ Strategic Investment Department ] plummeted. These guys from Interastral Peace Corporation were all incredibly cunning; they had even tried to scam her.
You don't need to answer me now; thinking takes time. I'll come to you when the time is right.
"Of course, you can discuss it with your companions, or even use me against them. I welcome that... because it also demonstrates your value to me."
"I never do business at a loss, and I hope you [friends]... won't let me down."
Aventurine suddenly changed his tone, trying to put pressure on Xing: "No matter what... the outcome won't change."
"Oh, by the way, before we go, let's play one last game. It's simple: guess which hand I have the chips in—consider it an introduction, so you can better understand my personality and way of doing things..."
Aventurine tossed a coin into the air. "Oh, it seems I haven't asked you which side you chose yet. But it's okay, like I said..." He spread his hands and walked step by step towards Star.
"Friend, the game has already begun. Let's make a deal... You can't refuse..."
"No reason... and no room for maneuver..."
At this moment, Aventurine noticed that Xing's previously somewhat panicked expression suddenly turned calm, and Sand Gold, on high alert, instantly turned around and looked towards the door.
Fulisina, holding a bottle of milk tea, was leisurely watching their performance.