Starry Sky Railway: No one understands the Amber King better than me.

Huang Quan fell silent. A night breeze blew, and her hair swayed gently. The peach in her hand was slightly warm.

After a long silence, she whispered, "Thank you."

Lin Yuan didn't answer, but continued to gaze at the starry sky. Fireworks bloomed in the distance, casting long shadows of the two of them.

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(End of Pinocchio chapter)

Chapter 354 Setting Sail Again

"Commander, the fleet is ready and can return at any time!"

Bronson saluted Lin Yuan and reported with a serious expression. Behind him, many crew members cast respectful glances.

Lin Yuan returned the greeting and said softly, "Then let's set off."

Apart from Pinocchio, the massive fleet gradually lit up its engines, and the Third Fleet of the Market Development Department officially returned to port.

........

After the Harmonious Music Ceremony ended, Lin Yuan did not linger there any longer.

He has finished all his business here, and it's time to devote his precious time to his next goal.

As far as he knew, the diamond manager left shortly after meeting with him and finalizing the situation.

Lin Yuan gained a great deal from this trip to Pinocchio.

Leaving aside the simplest things like the shares he acquired, Lin Yuan made a huge leap in strength and also made many connections.

With Lin Yuan's current network of friends, he can easily pull out at least two more Command Envoys at any time.

As for his interests in Asdena, he plans to go back and choose an agent to manage them.

Who should I choose? Of course... Lone Wolf Scott. I still want to see him participate in the upcoming Holy Grail War.

Let this lone wolf stay here quietly for now and not get involved in the upcoming departmental struggles. Otherwise, if fate intervenes, he might just die on the roadside one day without any explanation.

Before leaving, Lin Yuan asked about the train crew's next move. Ji Zi told him that their next stop would be decided by a vote.

I remember Xing jokingly telling Lin Yuan that they might run into each other at the next stop.

Lin Yuan simply chuckled and said that he could contact him if he encountered any difficulties.

He knew better than the current train crew where they were headed next.

With Sister of the Move's consistent performance, they will head to the intersection of three destinies, the testing ground of Zandal, the first seat of the Genius Club, the birthplace of the Great Lord of Annihilation's Iron Tomb, and the next moment that the Wise One has anchored—Onfaros.

He had no intention of delving into this world that was constantly dying and being created in the cycle of reincarnation, a heroic epic that had been repeated more than 30 million times.

At his current level, Lin Yuan could try to forcefully infiltrate from the outside.

He also wanted to test his skills against this first genius and the father of the erudite scholar, to see if he could actually outmaneuver him.

Of course, these are all for later.

Lin Yuan needs to focus his energy on the company right now. The War of the Gods is drawing ever closer, but he's still some distance from the board of directors, and he's getting impatient.

..........

After the grand music ceremony concludes, the various factions that attended will go their separate ways.

The train crew will need to rest here for a while, and Lin Yuan plans to let his potential traveler, Sunday, roam freely, letting things take their course and following the protagonists.

Soon to depart with the train will also be the Black Swan, the one who remembers, and her good friend...

Lin Yuan returned to his room, sank into the large chair, and glanced to one side.

"I never expected that you would ultimately choose to come with me."

"Oh dear~ Didn't you ask me to do things for you, sir? I was just being obedient."

A sweet laugh rang out, and a beautiful white figure appeared through the porthole, then materialized in the cabin. The person before her was none other than Dahlia, Constance.

"Hehe, I think you just want to find a place to heal your wounds and take refuge."

Lin Yuan smiled faintly.

After completing her deal with the Star Core Hunter, Dahlia altered the train crew's memories, but this was not accepted by the Star Core Hunter.

After burning away the void in the Yellow Spring Blade, she herself suffered unimaginable injuries.

So after the Harmonious Music Ceremony ended, she took the initiative to approach Lin Yuan, seeking his help under the pretext of serving him.

"My lord, I was just a wise bird choosing a good tree to perch on. Now I'm a poor, homeless person. You won't abandon me, will you? You won't, will you?"

Dahlia looked up, a sad expression on her face.

Lin Yuan didn't respond, but instead asked, "You did so much for the Star Core Hunters, and they didn't take you in in the end?"

Dahlia's face immediately showed a hint of resentment: "Those people are all heartless men, they use others and then throw them away. You are much better, sir, aren't you?"

"Heh, I'm afraid Eriol saw your future and didn't dare to take you in."

Lin Yuan chuckled softly, his gaze carrying a meaningful meaning.

"Perhaps, it is because they fear you are too close to the end, causing your future to arrive prematurely, and you to be elevated to the status of the Great King of Annihilation in an instant."

Constans was taken aback, a flicker of shock crossing her mind. Why did this woman know what Elio, the slave of fate, had seen?

With a flicker of her eyes, she dropped her exaggerated performance and calmly asked:

"Now that you know, what do you want to do?"

"It doesn't matter. One more or one less makes no difference," Lin Yuan said calmly.

"With me here, the flames can be extinguished in an instant. Liu Guang Yi Ting has issued a warrant for your arrest, and the Antimatter Legion is also looking for you."

But if you pledge your loyalty and serve me, I will protect you in the name of preservation. Even if Yiting and the Legion come together, they will all be sent packing.

Dahlia paused for a moment, then exaggeratedly clutched her chest:

"Oh dear, you're so domineering... but it's really reassuring. I don't want to destroy the universe, after all, I still have so many things to experience."

Her face flushed slightly, then she changed the subject, asking curiously:

"Since you know me so well, aren't you afraid I'll betray you again? After all, only betrayal can give me... the most unforgettable thrill, hehehe."

Lin Yuan glanced at her.

"Before you commit any transgressions, I will send you on your way before your enemies come knocking."

"What a cold person, but I like him even more now~"

Dahlia cupped her hands to her cheeks, her eyes gleaming as she adopted a fawning tone:

"Since I'm working for you, then... can I also experience being a senior executive in the company? People love different life experiences."

"Executive? To outsiders, you're just my secretary, and you don't have a formal position with the company. You can think of you as a temporary worker."

Lin Yuan said calmly.

"Work under me, obey orders, and don't..."

"Don't want what?" Dahlia blinked.

Lin Yuan didn't reply, but just glanced at her up and down: "Go get a more professional look."

Upon hearing this, Constance's eyes lit up, and she transformed herself. Uniform, glasses, and a sleek hairstyle—she looked every bit the sophisticated office lady.

"Tch, what an oblivious fellow. I'll get back to work now."

She pushed up her glasses, a playful smile playing on her lips, and slenderly walked out the door.

Just as I stepped outside, I ran into Spell walking towards me.

Spier watched Constance walk away, her face rosy and a smile on her lips, and his expression turned somewhat strange.

He knocked on the door, then entered the room, looking at Lin Yuan with a peculiar gaze.

Noticing the strange gaze, Lin Yuan sighed.

"That's Constance, a dangerous pathfinder. Be careful in the future. Don't overthink it, old minister."

“Oh—I didn’t think much of it.” Speer smiled, as if to say, “I believe you.”

"Let's get down to business," Lin Yuan said expressionlessly.

Seeing this, Spears stopped joking and became serious, and reported on the recent situation of the department to him.

"There's nothing unusual at headquarters; everything is normal," he concluded.

“If it’s normal, that’s the biggest abnormality. A dog that bites doesn’t bark.” Lin Yuan frowned slightly.

The outcome of Pinocchio's handling of the matter should have reached Oswaldo's ears, including his meeting with the diamond.

In this situation, Oswaldo not only did not choose to make an offer to win him over, but also remained silent, which made Lin Yuan somewhat wary, as his foundation in the market development department was still too shallow.

After a moment of silence, Lin Yuan raised his head.

"Minister, could you draft a project report for me? Also..."

His gaze deepened.

"I want to speak to the board."

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Chapter 355 Return

As the fleet drew closer to Pierpoint, the information received by the crew became more comprehensive.

Lin Yuan was also aware of the previous conflict between the Market Development Department and the Strategic Investment Department.

Unfortunately, although minor frictions occurred between the two departments in some areas, they ultimately amounted to little more than a lot of noise and fizzled out completely.

Lin Yuan was unsure whether Oswald had received news of his meeting with Diamond or whether the board of directors had intervened to stop the farce.

In short, something more important, in Oswaldo's opinion, has certainly come to pass.

After leaving the Imaginary Channel, the Third Fleet headed to its home port for rest and refitting, while the ship carrying Lin Yuan was responsible for taking him to Pier Point.

On his way to headquarters, Lin Yuan stayed quietly in his room, pondering his next steps.