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"The Creation Engine was used in combat during its early years, but the First Great Guardian's vision was far greater than anyone could have imagined. For a long time, this machine was codenamed the [Geological Transformation Engineering Unit]."

"Its true mission is to help Beloberg rebuild his home after expelling all enemies from this world, and to restore this world to its former glory."

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Attack on Titan.

"This powerful force was actually originally created for construction..." Armin rested his chin on his hand, lost in thought. "Eren, your giantization is very similar to the Creation Engine. Is there a possibility..."

"You mean that the Titans originally appeared for the purpose of construction?" Alan took over his words.

Armin nodded.

Eren's transformation into a Titan is unique, granting the Survey Corps additional tactical possibilities for subsequent operations. Squad Leader Hanji believes Eren's transformation into a Titan is undoubtedly a crucial weapon in combating the Titans and reclaiming their freedom. However, Bronya's words sparked a new possibility for Armin: a Titan like Eren isn't a weapon in itself, but a tool.

"But the Titans outside the wall don't look like they can be used for construction, right?" Alan said with a smile. "However, once all the Titans outside the wall are driven out one day, my Titanification can be used for human construction."

"When that day comes, I can turn into a giant and build a house by the sea... Come to think of it, Armin, don't you want to see the sea the most? If we live by the sea, we can always see the sea."

Chapter 230 Future Market (Thirteen)

"The concept of long-term development... transcends time and spans life. That Ms. Rand was truly a great person," Topar exclaimed heartily. "And this 'Rand' before me... is no less."

"Thank you for your approval, but I didn't do anything," Bronya said with a sheepish smile. "I simply gathered the people of Beloberg and told them that our hard-earned freedom is once again facing a huge threat."

“To preserve this freedom, we must take action and prove to those who doubt us that we have the will and the ability to control our own destiny.”

“You’ve seen the results of this mobilization. The children of Beloberg have decided to preserve this homeland with their own hands.”

Topa lowered his eyes slightly. "Such a big surprise is truly unexpected."

She lowered her head in silent thought for a moment. Looking at the idiots approaching her at her feet, a flicker of disappointment crossed Topa's eyes. But she finally made up her mind and looked up at Bronya. "...I will fight for this opportunity for you. I made a grave mistake in conflating your situation with my own childhood experiences."

"A trace of regret crossed Topa's face. Her hometown hadn't produced a leader as determined as Bronya."

Seeing her stubborn attitude soften, Bronya quickly asked, "So, you're willing to retract your decision? As for that debt, we'll definitely find a way to repay it slowly. It just takes time..."

“…Unfortunately, the acquisition of Yarilo-VI was a strategic decision approved by the company’s top management. Even if I wanted to overturn this decision, convincing the higher-ups would be extremely difficult. Unless…”

"Having said that, both of them looked at Himeko at the same time."

Jizi pursed her lips and smiled, stepping forward. "Don't worry, Ms. Toppa. On behalf of the Star Train, I am willing to stake the reputation of all the nameless passengers on this world."

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What the hell is wrong with trying to pick up girls in a dungeon?

"To dare to make such a guarantee, it seems that Starry Sky Train is not only reputable, but also financially strong!"

Hestia leaned over the bar, her hands resting on her cheeks, her eyes fixed on the three members of the train crew. "They don't seem to have jobs, so where do their credits come from?"

"Eh? Maybe they have some secret way of making money?" Bell looked up from wiping his weapon. "I see March Seven's room is decorated quite luxuriously, so the train income should be pretty good. But they don't have a strong obsession with money, so it's probably not to the point of squandering it."

"Then, Bell-kun, do you think they can make money this way?"

"Hmm? What kind of method?"

Hestia narrowed her eyes, resting her hand on her chin as if in deep thought. "Aren't they familiar with Kafka and Blade from the Star Core Hunters? Could the train crew possibly hand Blade over to the company in exchange for the 8.13 billion bounty... and then have Sam and Silver Wolf rescue him?"

"Earlier on the Immortal Ship, Kafka said that Silver Wolf and Sam could rescue them from the ship's prison. Shouldn't the company be able to do it too? Then, the bounty earned... will be split 50-50 with the Star Core Hunter!"

"The key is that this trick can be reused! It not only promotes the strength of the Star Train in front of the company, but also eliminates the worry of Blade dying! If Blade does die, then he'll have gotten what he wanted. So, what do you think? Bell-kun, isn't this method perfect?"

"Uh……"

"Hmm? Bell-kun, do you think this method is unreliable?" Hestia moved closer to Bell, blinking her lake blue eyes.

"My Lord God, it's not that I'm unreliable... it's just... uh, if Ren knew that a portion of the bounty he paid for his life would go to Dan Heng, he would probably be so angry that his demonic body would explode on the spot, right?"

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"Great! This should work. Regarding the subsequent reporting process and possible subsequent accountability..." Topa quickly recovered from his disappointment and smiled faintly, "...I'll take care of it."

"Xing was worried that Toppa would dock his salary because of this, but the man himself seemed nonchalant: "Whatever. I'm long past the point of working solely for the money anyway."

"Things are finally settled. Xing plans to go back to the Goethe Hotel for a good night's sleep. However, she feels a little regretful when she thinks about not having fully experienced the Sunshine Festival."

"And on the other side of Beloberg, in the snowy plains, Topa was communicating with the person on the headset."

"Mysterious man: "In summary, Topa, the department will impose the following penalties on you—"

"Your position will be downgraded from P45 to P44, and your base salary will be adjusted accordingly. All incentive plans you participated in for one period, including stock options and performance bonuses, will be cancelled."

“Regarding this incident, you will need to submit an additional report to Diamond. If you have any objections, you may also submit a written appeal.”

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Absolute Zone Zero.

"I remember from that company advertisement that P47 seemed to be the highest position an average person could hold, right?" Asaba Yuma recalled. "So it seems this Ms. Topa holds a pretty high rank within the company."

Although Topa was called "Director" by the team leader, Youzhen didn't expect that it would be such a high rank. No wonder she said that she was financially free and no longer needed to work for money.

"As a force that follows Krippo and is also the largest commercial force in the entire galaxy, there must be a Protector within the company. I wonder if P46 and P47 can have a Protector."

"P46 is impossible, P47 should have a chance..."

Yue Chengliu pondered for a moment. "Commanders are extremely rare. Even in the entire Xianzhou Alliance, there are only seven, including six generals and marshals. Let's think about it from another perspective. If you were a Protector General, what position do you think the company would reasonably place you in?"

"Well, at least P47... Even though P46 is only one step away from reaching the highest position in the company for ordinary people, he will still be overshadowed by P47. Honestly, I can hardly imagine the scene of a Protector being overshadowed in the company. Unless the other person is also a Protector, it feels a bit... against Tiangang."

"Yes." Yue Chengliu nodded. "Above P47 is the company's board of directors... That's where the Protector should be."

Chapter 231 Future Market (XIV)

“I have no objection.”

"Got it. Then... does anyone else want to say anything?" A brief silence fell on the other end of the line. Seeing that no one was willing to offer any opinions, the mysterious person dismissed the meeting.

But within seconds, the mysterious man's voice continued to emanate from the headset, his tone tinged with a hint of sarcasm: "Wow, you're lucky! You only got demoted one level for screwing up such a project. It seems the seniors above you are really taking care of you. Oh, they're all offline, right? Well—I'll just turn off this rubbish pedal."

"The sound effects in the headset quickly transformed into a deep, sinister male voice."

"Gold dust? Why are you still here?" Topa asked, a little surprised.

"So, I can't be here?"

Gold Sand's tone was relaxed. After a brief exchange of pleasantries with Topa, he got down to business. "While you were playing a friend game in Yalilo-VI, Diamond took on the head of the building materials logistics department. That's why he's absent from today's roundtable meeting."

“Taravan?”

"Yes, the famous Tarafan, one of the seven-member board of directors! His vote is going to be on us, understand? It's us, not the marketing department. This time, Osvaldo will finally stop laughing!"

"But... Topa, Diamond is a benefactor to both you and me. Your presence on such an important day must be somewhat difficult for the Strategic Investment Department to explain, right?"

“…”

"Topa folded his arms and hummed softly."

“Now that you understand, let’s get down to business: I’m in Pierpoint right now, and I have a department-wide deal coming up, and I need a reliable project manager for this trip—and you, my friend, are the one.”

"Interesting. What case taught you to cooperate?"

"What else could it be? Pinocchio."

"What? Diamond chose you in the end? I thought it was Opal... or Dragon Crystal... That deal requires someone at least P46 or above to come forward."

"Who knows? The people in the [family] are all a bit off-the-wall, so I don't think it's possible to do business with them. But the company's methods are more than just transactions, so this is when people like me should step in."

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Rune Continent.

"There's so much fighting going on in this company," Jinx said, leaning back in her chair, twirling her braids in boredom. "I thought everyone believed in [Preservation] and would be united."

Hilco stood in the shadows, his hands clasped behind his back. His one good eye narrowed slightly as he observed Toppa's slightly shocked expression in the light curtain. "My girl, faith is just a banner. The Interstellar Peace Corporation is like a machine, and we are merely cogs within it. It may seem perfectly aligned, but each gear has its own direction."

"These high-ranking interstellar nobles, vying for power and status, are no different from the rats tearing at each other in Zaun—oh, no, perhaps they bite each other more respectably."

"Of course, we still need to remember some key information within the company, as it might be useful in the future."

"Key information?" Jinx looked puzzled.

Hilco sighed, a rare occurrence. He leaned down to meet Jinx's gaze, staring directly at her with his good eye. "Jinx, what did you hear from the gold dust?"

"...I heard a bunch of complicated names and Pinocchio."

"Yes, but there's something more important." Hilco slowly stood up and raised his hand to straighten his collar. "The Market Development Department and the Strategic Investment Department are at odds with each other, and the Building Materials Logistics Department has sided with Diamond in the Strategic Investment Department, tipping the balance."

"So, what's the use of this information?" Jinx spread her hands.

"It's useless right now, but if the Interstellar Peace Company ever expands to Runeterra and your Zaun needs to interact with them, this information could help you in the future."

"Not everyone gets to sit in on a roundtable meeting of P45 and above. For some in need of promotion, every word in this conversation could be worth a fortune. If we have the chance, we should make good use of this information, Jinx."

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"Xing, back on the train, was bored and scrolling through her phone when a third-rate female internet celebrity from Xianzhou named 'Gui Naifen' suddenly sent her a livestream link."

The link content is:

"#Ghosts and Monsters#! A young girl strays into a deserted garden, where she finds herself in danger from the presence of wandering ghosts!"

"(Live Broadcast) A true story of the supernatural! Two young girls stumble into an abandoned garden and are attacked by a fierce ghost! One is horrified, and the other remains unconscious! Not suitable for viewers under 200 years old!"

"He even attached a screenshot, but Xing enlarged the picture and took a closer look, but he didn't see the ghost he was thinking about."

"Xing: Urgent, urgent, where can I see it?"

"Gui Naifen said that if Xing is really interested, she can come to Jinren Lane to find her. She can show her the latest supernatural video."

"Xing thought that it would take time to get to Pinocchio anyway, and since Belloberg hadn't had enough fun in the snow, he decided to go to Xianzhou alone to have a look and see this little internet celebrity offline."

"Soon, Xing found Gui Naifen. Unlike the other Xianzhou people, she had rare and beautiful red hair. She was a true short-lived barbarian."

"Before showing the video to Xing, Gui Naifen lowered her voice in a mysterious manner."

“Before watching the video, I want to ask you a question, family members: Do you believe in the existence of ghosts and spirits?”

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Teyvat, Liyue.

Originally, Hu Tao was sitting on the armchair with her legs crossed, playing with a Mora in her hand boredly, but when she suddenly heard Gui Naifen's question, she suddenly jumped up from the chair excitedly and slammed the table.

"Guest! Guest! Come and see! This little girl named Gui Naifen asked a great question!"

Zhongli was holding a teacup. Upon hearing this, he simply raised his golden eyes and said slowly, "Master, why are you so excited?"

"Of course it's the ghosts and monsters on the Xianzhou! I've been wondering about this for a long time! Speaking of which, the culture of the Xianzhou is quite similar to our Liyue. Do you think there are ghosts in their world?"

Zhongli took a sip of tea and slowly shook his head. "The people of the Immortal Boat have long lifespans, and at the end of their lives, they have demonic bodies. Their souls may be different from what we know."

"In Liyue, the souls of the deceased depart, and there's no way they can return to life or possess a body. But on the Immortal Ship, it's different—the snow-clad young lady from the Ten Kings Division, her physical body has already vanished, and she now wields a mechanical body. So, even if someone on the Immortal Ship dies, their soul can possess an object and continue their work."

"Wow... do we have to work even after we die?" Hu Tao suddenly felt that the people of Xianzhou were quite pitiful.

Chapter 232: A Dream in the Garden (I)

"I can tell it's fake at first glance, without even looking at the marketing." Xing spread his hands.

"Hehe..." Gui Naifen raised a meaningful smile. "My family, if you don't believe me, is in trouble now. The video I'm about to release will prove that Xianzhou is truly a place full of ghosts."

"As she spoke, Gui Naifen handed the jade omen to Xing."

"In the video, Gui Naifen was livestreaming. She looked around and turned the camera. Behind her was a tranquil and peaceful courtyard."

The night wind howled, and the bamboos in Suiyuan rustled. The leaves cast shadows like ghostly claws in the moonlight. Little Guizi swallowed hard, and walked forward, still muttering to herself:

"Family, Xiao Guizi and I are currently in the most terrifying spiritual sacred place in Luofu—Suiyuan."

"Family members, please like, follow, and forward this post to give little Guizi some courage!"

Su Shang, who was behind him, finally emerged and looked around tremblingly: "I heard that there have been a lot of strange things happening here recently..."

"You're so cowardly... You promised to protect me!"

"But...how can Yunqi's swordsmanship kill an invisible being?!"

"Suddenly, a ball of pale flame flashed across the live broadcast screen and disappeared before Su Shang could see clearly. The two of them began to huddle together, looking up and around cautiously."

"Did something just run past!"