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

　The two then headed towards the History and Culture Museum.

　The Belleburg Museum of History and Culture, located on the upper level, is a striking building.

　The exterior walls, constructed of pristine white stone, shimmered brilliantly in the almost cold sunlight. Inside, the museum displays a variety of precious artifacts and historical documents.

　Upon seeing this history and culture museum, Bai Qiong felt a pang of sympathy.

　Because almost all the artifacts in this museum were found by him, an outsider.

　Doing these things personally is a completely different experience from moving a mouse in a game; just moving those few heavy, old machines exhausted him.

　He wouldn't have done this dirty and tiring work if he wasn't afraid of causing a shift in the world line.

　After all, there are no Starry Sky rewards for him in this world, only credit points as payment.

　The key issue is that Belleburg is a poor, remote area, and they can't afford to give much money.

　……

　Bai Qiong pulled San Yueqi along, heading deeper into the corridor on the right.

　As he walked, he carefully observed his surroundings, hoping to find Toppa.

　Suddenly, Bai Qiong stopped walking.

　He noticed a familiar figure in a secluded corner at the end of the corridor, with his back to them, holding a communicator and seemingly communicating with someone.

　The figure had silver hair, wore a red and white business suit, and had a slender, curvaceous figure, along with those signature fleshy legs and pert buttocks...

　"It's Miss Topa...!"

　On March 7th, his face lit up with joy, and he was about to go forward to greet them.

　Bai Qiong quickly pulled her back.

　March 7th looked at Bai Qiong with a hint of doubt.

　"Let's wait until she finishes her call. It wouldn't be very polite for us to go up now. But... let's eavesdrop a bit."

　Bai Qiong whispered as he pulled March 7 away to hide in the shadows.

　"Oh."

　……

　A man's voice came through Toppa's phone:

　"...Topa, don't blame me for not warning you, the people from the Star Train are also in Yalilo-VI now, and they might get involved in this matter. You'd better handle it carefully."

　When Bai Qiong, who was lurking not far away, heard these words, his expression immediately hardened.

　This scene was definitely not in the original storyline, and the company was unaware that they were going to get involved.

　Where did this man get the information?

　On the other end of the phone, the other party seemed to be using a conversation effects processor, as their voice had a noisy electronic tone, and Bai Qiong couldn't make out who was speaking at all.

　Is it placer gold?

　Bai Qiong pulled San Yueqi to a stop, hiding in the shadows, wanting to hear what they would say next...

　"...I understand, I'll be careful."

　Toppa's voice sounded somewhat low, "But I still feel that doing this is not quite appropriate..."

　"There's no right or wrong, you have no choice. All or nothing..."

　The man's voice rang out again, his tone carrying a hint of admonition, "This is the company's decision. The senior executives have already given the order: if you don't handle this matter properly, you will be demoted three ranks."

　“You should know what it means to be demoted from P45 to P42. At that point, I won’t be your peer anymore, but your boss, and you won’t even have the chance to have afternoon tea in the same room.”

　A drop of three levels?!

　Bai Qiong was startled. He remembered that in the end of the original story, although Toppa did not complete the mission, he was only demoted one level. How could it become a three-level demotion?

　Was it because I didn't follow the script that the butterfly effect occurred?

　Or was it the system's doing that influenced other people's perceptions?

　"...I understand." (Novel Group 64)

　Topa was silent for a moment, then said with a hint of helplessness, "I will do my best."

　"It's not about doing our best, it's about having no other choice but to take this path."

　The man emphasized, "Remember, the fate of your home planet is in your own hands. Compared to me, you have a choice, so cherish it..."

　"……I see."

　The phone call ended, and Toppa stood there, motionless for a long time.

　Bai Qiong stood in the shadows and heard the entire conversation clearly.

　He is now filled with doubt.

　Before the system was introduced, the plot never changed.

　Prior to this, Bai Qiong believed that he was fully aware of the developments in the Starry Sky Railway incident.

　But now it seems that it's not that simple.

　The world is undergoing changes that he could not have foreseen.

　What consequences these changes will bring remains to be seen.

　Bai Qiong took a deep breath and calmed herself down.

　Regardless, he now has to negotiate with Toppa in person, even if Toppa is now wary of the people on the Star Train.

　Thinking of this, he pulled March 7 out of the shadows and walked towards Toppa.

　……

Something's really wrong with Chapter Ten!

　“Miss Topa, we meet again,” Bai Qiong said.

　March 7th also waved to Topa, saying, "Hello, Miss Topa."

　Hearing the voice, Toppa turned around abruptly and saw Bai Qiong and March 7, a look of surprise on his face.

　"My goodness! You two, we've met again! What an incredible coincidence!"

　“We came here specifically to see you, Miss Topa. We have some questions for you,” Bai Qiong said, getting straight to the point.

　"Looking for me? Oh dear, that's quite unexpected."

　A flicker of wariness crossed Toppa's eyes, but it quickly vanished. "I wonder what business the renowned Nameless Guest has with me?"

　Bai Qiong noticed the subtle change in Topa's eyes.

　“Actually, we can be more frank, Miss Toppa, it’s about Belloberg…”

　He paused, then continued, "I'm sorry, I overheard part of your call just now."

　Toppa's expression changed slightly.

　"What...what did you hear?"

　Her voice was strained.

　"Is that Mr. Sand Gold on the other end of the phone?"

　Bai Qiong continued tentatively, "He seemed to have anticipated that our Starry Sky Train would get involved, and told you to handle this carefully. He also said that if you don't handle this properly, you'll be demoted three ranks..."

　Upon hearing this, March 7th hurriedly tugged at Bai Qiong's sleeve and whispered in his ear, "Hey! Why did you tell him everything you just heard?!"

　Bai Qiong did not answer.

　Because he had his own considerations, and there were some questions he wanted to verify...

　After hearing this, Toppa remained silent for a moment.

　A few seconds later, she slowly spoke, her tone tinged with helplessness, "Yes, what you heard is true. So you really are going to get involved in this, just as Sand Gold suspected, right?"

　Bai Qiong nodded. "Miss Bronya means that she hopes the company can extend the repayment period..."

　"I'm sorry! I'm afraid that's not possible..."

　Toppa interrupted Bai Qiong, resting her chin on her hand and shaking her head. "The debt of Yalilo-VI has been dragging on for too long. I don't think this planet can pay it off if it continues to drag on."

　"Many of the more moderate solutions are probably no longer applicable, but don't worry, I will provide Bellenberg with a special solution that will satisfy everyone..."

　"A special plan?"

　March 7 blinked and asked curiously, "What exactly is the plan, Miss Topa?"

　"I'm sorry, I can't tell you that."

　Toppa squinted, a hint of meaning in his eyes. "This is a trade secret."

　Bai Qiong understood what Toppa was saying.

　There are no problems with the development of this part.

　I wonder if the details of the plan provided by Toppa will change?

　To find out the answer to this question, Bai Qiong rubbed his temples and pretended to think before saying, "Miss Topa, let me guess, the content of your proposed solution is roughly as follows—"

　"Put Belloberg under company control, wipe the debts clean, and then the company sets up a special team to support Belloberg's reconstruction efforts, right?"

　"you……"

　Topa's mouth gaped open in shock, and she couldn't close it for a long time. "How did you know?!"

　"I've heard of the company's renowned 'Strategic Investment Department.' Isn't this always your style?"

　Bai Qiong lied here; he had only read the script.

　However, it has now been proven that the company's proposed solution has not changed.

　After hearing Bai Qiong's words, Toppa sneered, "It seems that Mr. Bai Qiong has investigated our background very thoroughly."

　March 7th asked with some doubt, "Bai Qiong, from what you've said, Miss Topa's conditions seem quite good. It seems... agreeing to her isn't out of the question."