Xingtie: Starting with an in-depth analysis of the Yellow Springs

[March 7th: Okay, judging by the stars, thirteen years old isn't unacceptable.]

[Walter: This Mr. Gallagher knows Mikhail. Didn't they say no one in the family could find him?]

Wendy: This gentleman is highly suspicious. As a sheriff, he wouldn't know information that even his family might not know.

Hanunu liberated the prison, but sadly, he passed away before he could see peace.

With scarce resources and a hostile external presence, the future here remains precarious.

It was the watchmaker who extended an olive branch to the family, transforming this place into a star of the event, which is now Pinocchio.

Therefore, he is also known as the father of Pinocchio.

March 7: "You clearly said the watchmaker was a traitor to the family? You also said you were his comrade, so you also..."

Gallagher denied it.

“I am not his companion, but one of his many children. But I am indeed a traitor, not a traitor to the family, but a traitor to… Mikhail.”

Himeko asked curiously, "What did you do?"

“I did nothing…this is the greatest betrayal.”

“Mikhail is old and can no longer protect his children. We left the family to find our own way, and thus became traitors to our clan… even though the traitors were others.”

"As long as the real traitor, the mastermind behind everything, can be found, Pinocchio's accomplices can get back on track..."

“But we lost. The land of dreams was already too deeply affected, and I gave up…like a stray dog.”

“My family took me back and gave me a job as a sheriff. It was ostensibly forgiveness, but it was actually punishment.”

“I heard that Mikhail died in a corner that no one cared about, a place where no one found him. I understand that from this moment on, the Pinocchio of the past will never come back.”

After telling the three what he knew, Gallagher left to deal with the accident.

[Walter: Although he said a lot, it's all his personal opinion, and we can't believe it yet.]

So, is Mikhail dead or not?

[Lina: He's talking about Mikhail's ghost, right? He's referring to Misha, isn't he? Nobody else has seen it except for Xing.]

[This is so complicated, Pinoctone is getting more and more confusing.]

[Rin: Another traitor in the family. Betrayal means turning away from harmony, right?]

Meanwhile, Huang Quan and Walter have already penetrated deep into the family's inner circle.

Upon arriving at the Morning Dew Mansion, everything went remarkably smoothly.

There were no staff members here; they seemed to have been sent away.

Arriving at the round table for Sunday's negotiations, the two split up to gather clues.

On one side of the wall, on a bookshelf, Huang Quan discovered a letter from the robin to his brother.

The general content is:

"My voice has been abnormal since I returned to Pinocchio, but I am physically healthy. Over time, I even lost my voice."

After my investigation, I realized that the harmonics of Pinocone were not pure, and that this slight noise was the root cause of my loss of voice.

There's a traitor in the family, possibly one of the four heads of the family. Of course, I trust you unconditionally; that's our agreement.

Take good care of yourself; I'm going to investigate the truth behind the death.

May Hipper be with us!

[Silver Wolf: Little Eriol, @March7, do you remember what you said about family members turning against each other?]

[March 7th: Don't talk nonsense, anyone can see that they have a very good sibling relationship.]

[Yao Jiayin: It was because someone in the family betrayed the harmony that the robin lost its voice.]

Wendy: It's obvious that the problem with Pinocchio is caused by a traitor within the family.

Traitor, traitor, my brain isn't working properly!

Mikhail, family executives, death, the underworld, the company… I’m done for. Now I see problems with everyone.

[Exactly! I'm starting to suspect Xing himself; someone with a star core inside their body is no ordinary person!]

[Star: Hehehe, that's right, it's me]

Klee: Ugh, the Trail Blazers are terrifying.

[Fireworks: Looks like you guys forgot about me. How about a bigger one?]

At the same time, a death list containing information on all the deceased was also found, along with a treasured light cone containing a photo of Robin and his brother performing a concert when Robin was a child.

"Unauthorized trespassing in forbidden territory is hardly proper etiquette for a guest, is it? Mr. Walter, and the Sea Patrol Knight, and Lady Huangquan?"

On Sunday, she maintained her composure, adopting a cool, cat-like expression. (What an adorable mouth!)

Walter: "I apologize, Mr. Sunday. We couldn't find anyone to report to us, so we entered your residence without permission. Please forgive us."

"Even if no one greets you, shouldn't you two sit quietly and wait for the host to arrive?"

The two inquired about the matter on Sunday, and in the conversation, they mentioned the company's visitor, a gold nugget.

"He's a gold miner, not a philanthropist, yet he's currently scattering money around the streets and heading alone towards the Kelok Film Park. I wonder what he's up to..."

"The family remains committed to protecting all guests, but you may wish to exercise caution."

"To avoid...unforeseen worries."

[Damn it, my gold mining director is almost swallowed up by Tongxie, and they still don't trust me.]

You provoked our family first, and you deserve what you get.

[March 7th: I feel like Sunday holds a big secret.]

【Sunday:……】

Chapter 44 My Past Self, My Future Self

Interstellar Peace Broadcast

According to the Pierpoint hotline, a major breakthrough has been made in the horrific "Ajihazo gold mine case," with the suspect now in custody.

The fraud case involved multiple departments of Interstellar Peace Company and the Bo Shi Society, resulting in a significant waste of human and material resources and causing the company to suffer huge losses.

"What beautiful eyes. Tell me, do they glow in the dark?"

On the high platform stood a beautifully dressed lady.

Perfect beauty is merely an embellishment for her; her inner and outer charm makes her shine like a brilliant star in a crowd.

The Ten Hearts of Stone – Jade.

Below the stage were gold dusters in shackles.

The jadeite gazes down at the gold dust from its elevated position, while a glass of red wine sits on the table.

[Jade: Oh, this is the first time I've ever seen placer gold.]

[The Jade Lady is unparalleled in beauty!]

[So elegant! Absolutely so elegant!]

[Ningguang: She's clearly a very shrewd woman.]

[Himeko: The jade of the Stone Heart Ten is of a higher grade than the Gold Sand Topaz]

Be extremely careful, or your soul could be traded and become one of her many collectibles.

Ms. Ciyu was great and kind-hearted; it was thanks to her support that my hometown was spared from becoming a colony.

[March 7th: Star, don't get fooled again!]

I could feel my mother's presence...

[Star: Where is she! Tch, Mom's still better.]

"If I could, I would definitely sell them."

Even when shackled, the gold remains calm and serene.

(The gold dust killed the merchant who bought him and used trickery to cause huge losses to the company's development department, thus attracting the attention of the diamonds.)

(Everyone knows that the market development department and the strategic investment department don't get along.)

"Madam, I have gotten what I wanted—to be brought before you to begin the next high-stakes gamble."

"Then let's talk about this second big gamble. Tell me, what are you planning to bet on this time?"

"I'm betting my life. I bet you won't send me to the execution ground."

(Thirty taambas for placer gold, that's half my life's worth. With money, I'll only climb to a higher position and control more wealth than you.)

Jadeite is boldly interested in placer gold.

“I am the diamond’s agent, and I can make the decision for him.”

“I will give you thirty Taambas, and more wealth, status, power... the company can also be given to you.”

“You deserve to live and create more wealth for us. Go, choose your clothes, your identity, and then make good use of them, child.”

As the memory came to an end, the screen went completely black.

Jade: "May your scheme never be exposed."

From this point on, Sand Gold rose from a slave to one of the Ten Stonehearts.

[Nicole: This lady with jade is a lucky charm for those with alluvial gold.]

[Diluc: Because you have no capital, you can only gamble with your life. You have great courage, and you deserve to win everything.]

[Ambi: Nicole is also a benefactor to me]

[What a lucky slave.]

I actually witnessed the rise to wealth of the gold mining director!

[So you didn't die back then, and you even became the gold dust you are now. Are you seeking revenge? Interesting.]

"Is it the Mother Goddess protecting me? Luck is always on my side, allowing me to win time and time again."

"But then what?"

"If I manage to overcome this hurdle, what comes next? After one grand gamble, is there another, even grander gamble?"

"Is it after repeated successes, returning home laden with countless chips, or after a single failure...?"

"...and never to return?"

[Star: You look so tired, gambling all the time.]

Your life is destined to be devoid of tranquility, for fate has made you win everything.

[Zhongli: Sigh, he's tired too!]

[Director of Gold Mining, you will definitely win.]

[My heart aches for the gold-bearing baby]

[Gold Sand: I didn't expect to receive such concern; it's a really nice feeling. Thank you everyone, I'm fine, better than ever.]

[Ring: Although we're in different worlds, I still hope you'll be happier in the future.]

A flippant, mocking voice rang out.

"Don't you have any self-awareness...?"

"A lowly gambler?"

After a moment of disorientation, Sand Gold saw a phantom image identical to his appear behind him.

Upon seeing his illusory self, Sand Gold thought he was dreaming, or even going mad.

"You've already forgotten about me? When you were tied to the electric chair by the warlord of Imanika, who gave you the idea?"

Sand Gold: "Alright... I might be crazy, but I'm not stupid. Get out of my head, you idiot newborn."

"Heh, Tong Xie? Don't be silly, it's not like we're meeting for the first time, no need to be so formal, is it?"

“I am you, I know you even better than you know yourself, I know what you really want. You're dying, and even on your deathbed you want to drag a few bastards down with you... that's why you came here, isn't it?”