Starry Sky Railway: Opening Performance - Taixu Sword God

The alfalfa family, wanting more influence than other families, naturally focused on the Harmonious Music Ceremony.

Since even the waiter insisted on the location of the Harmonious Music Ceremony, it's likely that old Emperor Auer is now at the pinnacle of Pinocchio's power.

"He not only solved the family's immediate crisis, but also took the opportunity to create momentum for himself, killing two birds with one stone. No wonder he is the legendary tycoon."

Toppa smiled at the waitress:

"Thank you for your explanation, goodbye~"

Just as she was about to go upstairs, her earpiece suddenly vibrated.

"Ok?"

Topa looked around, found a secluded corner, and made the call.

Listening to the voice in his headset, Topa was very impatient:

"...It's the talent incentive department again? Internal affairs audit? When will this ever end?"

"I'm working on a key project and don't have time to get angry with you."

Immediately afterwards, the other person said something else over the earpiece.

Toppa frowned:

"Regarding the case of Yalilo, my approach was approved by a high-level decision."

"The project logs and call records are all complete. Can't you check them yourselves?"

"Their executive officer is someone who is suspected to be a Star God Envoy, but his identity is still unknown."

"I really don't understand... Even after all this, you're still fixated on this small case, constantly escalating it. What are you really up to?"

"Or do you mean you'll only know what terror is when that envoy's longsword pierces the throat of the Talent Incentive Department?"

At the same time, another woman's voice came from behind Toppa.

“This boring conversation… just hang up, won’t you?”

Jade, carrying a folder, approached Toppa with a smile:

"In my opinion, you handled that project quite well."

"A small ice hockey puck, exchanged for a favor from the Starry Sky Train—for the department, it's a sure win."

Chapter 784 What do you think?

Toppa and Emerald walked together to the reception room on the upper deck of the airship.

The white-haired old man was waiting here early in the morning.

Upon seeing the two arrive, old Aude let out a strange laugh:

"Ho-ho-ho-ho!"

"Welcome aboard my [Huichangshi], two intelligent and beautiful ladies!"

He extended his hand:

"Come, have a seat! We need to have a good talk!"

Emerald and Toppa exchanged a glance, then calmly sat down opposite old Audi.

Old Emperor said happily:

"Ho ho ho ho! Welcome, welcome ladies aboard!"

"Is it my fault for not taking good care of you and making you wait outside for so long?"

Jade smiled calmly:

"Not at all, Mr. Audi."

"It is our honor to meet you."

Toppa nodded and agreed:

"You may not know this, but 'The Biography of Otto Everfa' is required reading for employees of the Strategic Investment Department after they join the company."

"After all, in many people's eyes, you are a legendary figure who single-handedly supported the Pinocchio economic system."

Upon hearing this, old Austrian Emperor smiled even more broadly.

"Hohohoho!"

"As expected of the [Stone Heart Ten] from the Strategic Investment Department, you two are indeed very skilled in the art of conversation."

"Old Aodi likes to chat with smart people, where you can skip the formalities and pretense and get straight to the point!"

"Since you've invited company representatives aboard, you two can probably guess what I want to discuss, right?"

Jade stared into the old man's cloudy yet shrewd eyes:

"[The Future of Pinocone] - If I'm not mistaken, this is what you want to talk about."

"Wow, hohohoho, that's right!"

"Those few simple words involve a complex web of interests and relationships, making them incredibly intricate!"

"Take that blond kid who didn't come, for example. He spent most of the day on it, and almost lost his life. What was it all for?"

"In the end, isn't it all just to create an opportunity for the company, giving you a reason to take back the lucrative Asdna deal? Hehehe..."

Jade sat gracefully on the sofa, still smiling.

"The experience and wisdom accumulated over ten amber years in the business world are truly well-deserved."

"Assuming your guess is true, Mr. Audi, how do you intend to respond to the company's move?"

Seeing that the woman had laid her cards on the table, old Austrian praised her:

"I admire your composure, Lady Emerald!"

"You must have seen a lot of the world."

"But you don't know enough about Pinocchio... I, Old Audi, am not going to sit idly by and wait to be killed by this guy who's drooling over it!"

"Oh?" Seeing that Old Emperor had changed his awkwardness at the hotel and was now calm and composed on the airship, Emerald immediately became interested.

"I didn't mean to interrupt, please continue."

Old Emperor chuckled lightly:

"Then I'll get straight to the point."

"The reason I arranged to meet with you before the formal talks was to persuade the Strategic Investment Department to abandon its plans to target Pinocchio."

“If you back down at this point, you can leave more gracefully... and save the company from losing face at the big negotiating table.”

Upon hearing this, Topa reminded him:

"The company cannot stand idly by while a P45 level executive is attacked and nearly killed in a dream."

"In addition to the riots during the Harmony Festival... Pinocchio's credibility in the public eye has dropped to its lowest point."

Toppa stared directly at old Audi:

"If it weren't for the company's help this time, do you know how many guests would still be willing to stay in a place like this?"

"Although the announcement has been issued, anyone with a brain understands that this is far more than just a disaster caused by a [star core]."

"If the company hadn't suppressed public opinion, and busybodies had dug deeper, the reputation of the 'Dreamland' would probably have ended there."

"No matter how resolute your stance is, the predicament still exists, doesn't it?"

Seeing that Toppa spoke logically and persuasively, old Austria nodded slightly.

The elderly man, now in his twilight years, said calmly:

“Miss Topa, you seemed to have used a phrase just now—[the predicament of reality].”

"But don't forget, this is a world of dreams!"

"To succeed here, you need to have big, ambitious ideas!"

Old Aude looked at the two ladies, his gaze deep:

"Even though your P45 executive was attacked in Pinocchio, isn't he perfectly fine now?"

"Moreover, considering the entire incident, how much effort did your company actually put in beforehand?"

"Just to have the fleet stationed in the Asdna system once everything has settled down?"

"The way you all eat is rather unseemly."

Old Emperor Auer said in a deep voice:

"Therefore, this meeting still needs one more person."

The reception room fell silent, with only the sound of high heels clicking on the floor.

Himeko slowly approached the crowd and smiled gently:

"Everyone, I don't know if I've come at the right time."

"Miss Himeko, are you planning to side with the family?" Topa looked up, somewhat dejected, and asked.

"Honestly, I don't want to be at odds with the anonymous person in any situation."

"No, I don't take sides."

Himeko didn't sit on the sofa, but instead brought a stool and sat between the two of them.

Seeing this, old Austrian Emperor explained:

"After careful consideration, [Pinocconi] cannot bypass the company's entry."

"We can accept financing for the company, but the equity stake may not be up to you to decide..."

Seeing that old Emperor Auer had a new idea, Emerald smiled faintly:

"With the influx of funds from the company, the stabilization and reconstruction of Pinocone will be a project that can be completed overnight."

"Don't forget, the huge cost of hiring Liuguang Yiting was borne by our strategic investment department."