Absolutely legitimate Star Iron, I've awakened the Underworld System?

　Everyone was stunned. They looked at each other, their eyes filled with shock and disbelief.

　"In this way, Topa won't be relegated, and Belloberg can continue to control his own destiny."

　Bai Qiong continued, looking at Toppa, her tone tinged with complex emotions, "All that's needed is... for Miss Toppa to make a small sacrifice..."

Chapter Twenty-Three: Find me in room 301 of the Goethe Hotel tonight.

　"Bai Qiong, have you gone mad?!"

　Himeko was the first to react. She frowned, her tone full of doubt and worry.

　“Mr. Bai Qiong, although we are very grateful for your kindness… even if we sold the entire Belleburg, we still wouldn’t be able to pay back this money. For us, it would just be a change of creditor…”

　Bronya was also incredulous. She looked at Bai Qiong with a look of confusion and bewilderment in her eyes.

　“There’s not much extra budget on the train right now, do you know what you’re saying?! I understand your desire to resolve the conflict, but you can’t…” Himeko reminded him.

　She worried that Bai Qiong might make an irrational decision in order to resolve the immediate crisis.

　"Don't worry, Himeko, I will pay for this myself and will not use the train crew's funds."

　Bai Qiong shook his head and said calmly, "As for Belloberg... you can pay me back this money slowly, without paying interest, and you can pay it back whenever you want."

　His words once again shocked everyone.

　They couldn't understand why Bai Qiong would make such a decision, and they couldn't understand where he got so much money.

　Toppa looked at Bai Qiong warily, his eyes filled with suspicion and vigilance.

　"Mr. Bai Qiong, as far as I know, you don't seem to have any other source of income, do you? Where did you get so much money?"

　She asked, her tone tinged with doubt.

　"The source of the money... I'm sorry, I can't tell you that. But I really do have that much money. If you don't believe me, you can check my account at the Interstellar Peace Bank right now."

　Bai Qiong said calmly, "There is half of the outstanding amount now, which is enough to serve as a deposit."

　Topa hesitated for a moment, then took out his phone and sent a message to his subordinates, instructing them to check Bai Qiong's account balance.

　The waiting time always felt exceptionally long, with each second seemingly stretched out indefinitely.

　Topa stared intently at his phone screen, awaiting a reply from his subordinates.

　Finally, her phone vibrated, and a new message appeared on the screen.

　She quickly opened the message and carefully read its contents.

　As she read on, her brows furrowed, and her eyes filled with shock and disbelief.

　"Do you really have that much money?"

　Toppa raised his head and looked at Bai Qiong, his voice trembling slightly.

　"Replacement guaranteed."

　Bai Qiong nodded, her tone calm.

　Topa fell silent, her head bowed, seemingly deep in thought.

　After a long while, she spoke again, her voice tinged with hesitation.

　"Then... Mr. Bai Qiong, what price do you want me to pay? I don't think I have anything that's worth that much..."

　Bai Qiong took out her phone and typed a message while saying, "It's not convenient to say this here, so I'll send it to your phone. You can see it yourself."

　Toppa picked up his phone and opened the message sent by Bai Qiong.

　She originally thought that Bai Qiong would make some harsh conditions, or even some demands that she could not meet.

　But when she saw the message, she was completely stunned. Her cheeks instantly turned bright red, like a ripe apple, and her eyes were filled with shyness and panic.

　"This this……"

　Topa stammered, unable to speak. She had never imagined that the "price" Bai Qiong proposed would be...

　"Does it have to be me? Mr. Bai Qiong, if you have such a preference, our company can find more and more beautiful women for you in the galaxy, of any race... I don't know what it is about me that you care about so much."

　Bai Qiong shook his head and said very seriously, "It's not a matter of quantity or appearance, but... it has to be you."

　"I...I'll think about it."

　Toppa kept his head down, and his voice was so soft it was almost inaudible.

　Bai Qiong leaned closer, whispering in Toppa's ear in a voice only she could hear, "Have you thought it through? Come to room 301 of the Goethe Hotel tonight..."

　His tone was calm, as if he were talking about something insignificant.

　After saying that, he turned and left, leaving everyone bewildered.

　Bronya watched Bai Qiong's departing figure, her heart filled with doubt and confusion.

　She had absolutely no idea what Bai Qiong was doing, or why she would be willing to help Belloberg like this, when it didn't seem to benefit him at all...

　If Himeko's actions were a reasonable way of supporting her friend, then Shirakami was completely taking a fool out of her.

　This was something Bronya found completely incomprehensible.

　However, in any case, the crisis has been temporarily averted, and at least there is no risk of fighting breaking out again for the time being.

　They didn't want to fight the company, even with Himeko's help...

　This ending couldn't be better.

　"What exactly is Bai Qiong up to? Xiao Sanyue, you've spent the most time with him, do you know that?"

　Himeko frowned, her voice filled with worry. "I don't know... Himeko, if you don't know, how could I possibly know?"

　March 7th shook her head; she was completely baffled.

　Toppa stood there, looking at the phone in his hand, his heart filled with mixed feelings.

　She didn't know what choice to make, nor where that choice would lead her.

　"Zhangzhang, what should I do?"

　Toppa asked in a low voice, his tone filled with confusion and helplessness.

　“Hehehe!~”

　However, Zhangzhang didn't answer her. Instead, she leaned on her shoulder and huffed twice, as if she was also thinking about the question.

　Should I agree to his proposal or not?

　Compared to the peace and stability of the two planets, one's own individual importance is indeed insignificant.

　Moreover, even with topaz, she might not be able to gain an advantage in the power struggle between the two factions...

　but--

　How embarrassing! How could someone make such a request?

　……

　On the snowfield, the wind continued to howl, as if urging Toppa to make a decision.

　Bai Qiong had already gone far away, his figure gradually disappearing into the wind and snow, leaving only a blurry outline.

　He knew that his plan was half successful.

　Next, it depends on Topa's choice and the system's judgment.

　If women who have been scanned by the system are indeed subject to common sense modifications, then Topa has no reason to refuse.

　Bai Qiong needs to make some small preparations for tonight's battle...

　……

　Room 301 at the Goethe Hotel at night.

　Bai Qiong sat in the chair, quietly waiting for Topa to arrive.

　Time passed second by second, each second feeling like an eternity.

　Bai Qiong felt a mixture of anticipation and trepidation. He didn't know if Topa would come, or how he should face her if she did.

　Just as he was lost in thought, there was a sudden knock on the door.

　"Dong dong dong..."

　The knocking wasn't loud, but it was exceptionally clear in the quiet room. Bai Qiong's heart skipped a beat. He took a deep breath, forced himself to calm down, then got up, walked to the door, and opened it.

　Standing outside the door was Toppa.

　She was wearing that business suit and had applied light makeup that she hadn't worn before, making her look even more beautiful.

　Topa's cheeks were slightly flushed, and her eyes were filled with complex emotions.

Chapter Twenty-Four: Then Be Gentle

　"You came."

　Bai Qiong's voice echoed in the empty room, breaking the suffocating silence.

　"Ah."

　Toppa responded softly, his voice barely audible, almost inaudible.

　"Come in." Bai Qiong stepped aside, gesturing for Topa to enter the house.

　Toppa stood at the doorway, his feet seemingly rooted to the spot, hesitant to take a step.

　She kept her head down, her bangs obscuring her eyes, making it impossible to see her expression.

　A few seconds later, she finally stepped into the room, her movements as stiff as a marionette.

　Bai Qiong closed the door, turned to look at Toppa, and asked bluntly, "Have you thought it through?"

　Topa remained silent, only nodding slightly.

　"Then, let's begin." Bai Qiong said, his voice trembling slightly.

　Toppa took a deep breath and then slowly took off his uniform, revealing his undergarments.

　Her movements were slow, as if each movement required immense courage.