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"Aww, this Mr. Gold Dust is so pitiful!"

In the Demon Slayer Corps' meeting room, a sudden, quiet sob interrupted the thoughts of several Pillar members. When everyone's gaze shifted from the skylight, they saw that Kanroji Mitsuri's face was already covered in tears. She had cried until her nose was slightly red, and her pupils were trembling, like spring water rippling in the wind.

"How could someone be so miserable?! Their entire clan is nearly wiped out, and their world clearly doesn't have ghosts! Why would humans kill each other?"

Mitsuri Kanroji couldn't understand it at all.

Iguro Obanai was silent for a long moment before he slowly spoke, "Ganlu Temple, sometimes the persecution between people is even more terrifying than that of demons. Over the past millennia, how many people have been killed by demons in this world? Thousands? Tens of thousands? But for those generals and daimyo... they can kill tens of thousands of people overnight just by thinking about it."

"But, why did they kill people?" Mitsuri covered her mouth with her hands, her slender fingers trembling slightly.

"I don't know, maybe it's for my own fame?" Iguro Obana shook his head. Ever since he was rescued from his family by the Rock Pillar and joined the Demon Slayer Corps, he has also tried to understand human nature... But after a few years, he found that it was much more complicated than breathing techniques.

"Fame? For something as illusory as that?"

"It's not illusory, it's just that you can't reach Ganlu Temple." Ihei Obana sighed.

They had never considered anything other than killing ghosts, and their daily food, clothing and expenses were all provided by their lord. It was no wonder that Ganlu Temple knew nothing about this.

"In this world, ghosts are vicious beasts that lurk at night, but some people are ghosts who appear in broad daylight, disguised as humans. When it comes to killing people... they're no less capable."

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"Interesting. One last question..." Sunday placed his hand on his chest and spoke solemnly, "Can you swear that at this moment—Aventurine—is lying safely in this box?"

"Latio, who had been watching coldly from the sidelines, snorted softly."

Gold Sand slowly raised his head: "...Of course."

“Looks like we have the answer.” Sunday put one hand on his hip. “Open it, Mr. Gold Dust… This is your last chance to defend your reputation.”

He pushed the box on the table in front of the gold dust, then sat down gracefully on the chair and gestured "please."

Gold Dust's gaze lingered between Box and Sunday's faces. The strange silence burned him like a branding iron. He looked up, only to see Professor Latio silently turn his head away, leaving only a cold, sharp profile.

""please.""

"The smile on Sunday's face grew even wider."

"The box snapped open, but apart from the dented mark on the foundation stone, there was nothing inside."

"He was completely stunned."

"Sunday slowly peeled back the gauze beside her fingers, revealing two crystal clear gems hidden underneath."

"Are these... what you're looking for?"

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Spell return battle.

"Checkmate, dead chess."

Glass sighed. Although she had a good impression of Shajin (mainly because he was handsome), at this moment she couldn't help but feel sorry for this little peacock with a miserable life.

"At this point in the game, all my moves have been blocked and obstructed by my opponent. There's no way to make any moves..."

What Glass couldn't understand the most was that he was carrying not only his own cornerstone, but two at the same time. This meant that not only he was suffering at the moment, but also another one of the ten people in Stone Heart.

I accidentally capsized the boat and not only drowned myself, but also a colleague...

"If the [Foundation] is more important than life to the ten Stone Hearts, then wouldn't some people have unhesitatingly given their lives to Gold Sand?" Yuji Itadori's mouth opened in surprise. "Are the people in the company really this united?"

Previously, he had thought that the company was full of cold-blooded individuals like Scott, who only cared about their own interests. But he had never imagined that someone would actually dare to risk their own future and fate on a colleague. What a trust that was...

But he also felt a little sad. Now that the two cornerstones were confiscated by Sunday, it meant that this gamble ended with the complete defeat of Sand Gold.

"The company suffered heavy losses...but why does it seem like Sunday knew all about Gold Sand's plan in advance? Even knowing about the other cornerstone?"

-

"A few hours ago, Chaolu Mansion."

"Pushing the door open, Latio slowly walked in."

"Since you've come as scheduled, learned professor... does this mean you're willing to stand on the family's side in this farce?"

Latio said coldly, "What makes you think you can win me over?"

Sunday: "I've heard that your relationship with Mr. Gold Dust was not a pleasant one. I also know that you are a true scholar, and that the pursuit of knowledge is greater than anything else."

"Then you should also understand that a qualified scholar knows his or her place and won't lose more important things for meaningless dignity."

Sunday nodded and decisively laid out his conditions: "If you agree to assist the clan, I will hand over all our research findings on star cores. You should be aware that no faction other than the clan is willing to share such knowledge."

Chapter 384 Pinocchio (Sixty-three)

“…”

Latio sighed and slowly raised his head: "Tell me, what do you need me to do?"

Sunday's lips curled up in a confident smile. His voice remained calm, yet he couldn't suppress the hint of joy: "I need Mr. Gold Dust's overall plan."

Latio chuckled. "Didn't you all take his [Keystone]? A peacock can't fly without its feathers."

“But I’ve also heard that the ten elite members of the Strategic Investment Department are incredibly united and work together for the company’s interests.”

Latio's eyes darkened. "You could explain yourself more clearly."

Sunday turned his gaze toward a handbag and box placed nearby. “The [Foundation Stone] Mr. Shajin presented—does it truly belong to him?”

"Latio said bluntly, 'You doubt he'll give you someone else's cornerstone? You're overthinking the unity of the Stoneheart Ten—that thing is far more important than their lives.'"

"But you also know he's a crazy gambler. The more he flaunts his power, the more cautious we must be."

Latio was stunned for a moment, then he said sincerely, "I never thought there would be someone who thinks the same way as him. Honestly, you'd better see a psychiatrist." He extended a hand to Sunday, "Here. The box containing the cornerstone is specially made. No one except the company's senior management and related personnel can open it - but I happen to be one of them."

Sunday smiled faintly: "Excuse me."

-

Nezha: The Devil Child Conquers the Dragon King.

"Bah! What a crap professor! Is this the kind of person the company would send to work with Gold Sand? Gold Sand trusted him so much, but he betrayed Gold Sand after just a few research reports! Star core? There's one inside a star. If you want to study it, why don't you just find a star? Why would you work with someone like that?!"

Nezha was so angry that he almost spit on Taiyi Zhenren's face.

"Hey, my disciple, don't be anxious. Just sit down first... Eat something to calm down." Taiyi Zhenren flicked his whisk, and a plump and bright peach flew into Nezha's hand.

Nezha said angrily, "I just feel bad for Shajin... That guy trusted him so much, and what happened? He was betrayed! What disgusts me most is betrayal!"

"I know, but didn't Professor Latio also warn Gold Sand before entering the room? He said it himself. He might betray him."

"Ha? Wasn't that a joke? They've made so many jokes along the way, but you took this one seriously?" Nezha was so angry that he crushed the peach in his hand with a "snap".

"Nezha, calm down..." Ao Bing was also in disbelief at the professor's betrayal. He sighed softly, "But I believe in Latio's professor. When he and Xing fought against the Underworld Lord before, I knew he was an upright man. This time, perhaps he has something to hide..."

"What a shame! We all misjudged him!"

Nezha folded his arms and plopped down on the stone bench. "Then wait and see. I want to see what happens to this kind of person? Collaborating with Sunday caused the company to lose its [foundation]... Sha Jin will be held accountable, and he, a colleague, can't escape responsibility either!"

-

"Latio opened the box and saw a yellow gem lying quietly inside."

"—Unfortunately, you guessed right."

"Sunday looked at the stone carefully. 'Oh, it's a golden stone. Its luster is exactly the same as the radiance of the Holy Body of Creeper.'"

"That's exactly what he planned to use to deceive you. He won't tell you: the Stoneheart Ten must carve the cornerstone with their own will, making it shine with its unique brilliance." Latio looked at the cornerstone before him, "And this golden stone belongs to Topal. Its nickname is [Topaz]—not [Gold Dust]."

"So, do you want to confront him?"

Sunday shook his head: "Not yet. I'd rather know where his cornerstone is."

"The safest place, the one you'd never expect. Because he never intended to hide—" Latio looked at the duffel bag at his feet where the gift money was stored. "From the very beginning, the cornerstone has been in your hands."

"Latio pulled an emerald green gem from his bag."

Sunday suddenly realized, "So that's how it is. This bag... mixing a cornerstone more precious than life with a pile of cheap jewels, disguising it as a gift and waiting to be confiscated, is indeed in line with Mr. Gold Dust's style."

"Then he'll make up a random excuse, avoiding the main point, and ask you to return the gift money. This is a gamble, he's very familiar with it, and he's betting on you making a wrong move and losing everything."

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Honkai Impact 3rd.

"Eh—Topa?! That Miss Topa?"

Kiana suddenly opened her blue eyes wide. Although she had a bad feeling when she saw Huang Yu, she still couldn't help feeling despair when Professor Latio told her the truth.

"Ahhh, without the cornerstone, won't Miss Topa suffer as well?"

Ever since the incident with Beloberg, she had always had a good impression of Topa. Unexpectedly, Shajin's phone call not only ruined his future, but also implicated Miss Topa.

Jizi frowned slightly, her slender fingers resting lightly on her chin. "So, back in Beloberg, when Toppa requested a special attack on the train crew, she really did use the power of the [Foundation] and temporarily transform into a protective commander? But this is too exaggerated..."

But even more dramatic, without a doubt, was Aventurine's determination. What surprised Jizi was that he had actually managed to convince Toppa to stake two [Keystones] at once, with Toppa's Keystone being the bait, and the real killer being the hidden Aventurine.

Using the cornerstone as bait...he's really a lunatic.

"But what if both stones are found? Do we really have to go back home like Professor Latio said?" Mei asked anxiously.

Ji Zi shook her head slightly. "I can't go back home. If I go back now, everything will be over. The unfair gamble has begun... There's no turning back for Gold Dust."

-

"Thanks to your discerning friend, I was able to add a complete failure to your career." Sunday looked at him smugly.

"Gold Dust looked at the two cornerstones on the table. For the first time, anger overwhelmed him. He stared at the professor, teeth clenched, and every word seemed tempered with fire and blood: "Latio, you bastard..."

"Latio didn't say anything, just looked at him silently."

Sunday was delighted to see Gold Dust's loss of composure, gloating, "Your true colors have been revealed. By the way, you only have seventeen system hours left to live. Cherish this time and savor the afterglow of your failure."

Chapter 385 Pinocchio (Sixty-four)

Gold Sand suppressed his anger, "...you might as well be more clear."

"I just performed the baptism of Harmony on you. You should have shown your loyalty in His light, but you acted on your own will, telling lies and turning baptism into a judgment. I have no reason to undo it for you."

Gold Dust sneered, "Is this what you call 'Harmony'? ... Built on confinement and coercion?"

Sunday said casually, "You misunderstood, Mr. Gold Dust. Punishment is reserved for those who blaspheme, but I see your tenacious heart, so I will grant you the possibility of a new life."

"For these seventeen system hours, you cannot leave the dream, nor can you communicate with any of your companions. You only have two paths to choose from, and this depends on whether you can complete my test within the agreed time limit."

"If you succeed, you will be integrated into Harmony and join your countless family members. If you fail, you will bear the wrath of [Infinite Husband] (the embodiment of Harmony) and fall into an abyss from which there is no return. That's why I specifically emphasized the word 'temporarily'."

A strange feeling crept into Shajin's mind again. He clutched his forehead in agony, gritting his teeth and saying, "...Damn it! It sounds like my fate will be the same no matter what."

"I do need a servant to help me uncover the 'evil' lurking within my family from the outside. I will cleanse it from the inside out and bring the true culprit to justice within seventeen system hours."

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The burial of Fulilian.

"Is this really [Harmony]? Why does it feel so... weird to me?"

Fearon swallowed, a drop of sweat trickling down her forehead, lingering at her tense jawline. She found it hard to imagine that a family renowned for its helpfulness within the Universal Bank could harbor such a strange power.

Moreover, words like "integrating into harmony and being with thousands of family members" always gave her a feeling of eliminating herself and melting her consciousness.

"No need to feel it, it's just very strange," Fulilian said calmly. "The power that Sunday cast on Gold Dust just now, although it looks very similar to some kind of spiritual magic, is fundamentally different. In my opinion... it's more like he's imposing some kind of rules on the other person."

"Rules?" Hugh Tark asked doubtfully, "Then is there any way for us to not be affected by them?"

"If you mean unaffected by Sunday himself, then my answer is 'yes'. Because his power alone cannot be exerted on us through the Sky Curtain. But if it were someone else, for example... the Commander of Harmony, then it would be difficult to answer."

Fieren's violet eyes shifted restlessly. After a long moment of thought, she finally asked her teacher, "Lady Fierlen, can we resist this 'rule' ability with magic?"

……

"Of course not."

On the other side, in the Magic Association, Celie directly denied Jianze's question.

"But why is this?" Jian Ze looked up at the elf on the throne.

"It's simple, because the power used by Sunday cannot be explained by magic, and naturally it cannot be defended against by magic."