Collapse Iron Live Broadcast Connects All Worlds, Scares Away Wuzhan at the Beginning

Daben was speechless, not knowing what to say. Every time Grace saw a new machine, she would become extremely enthusiastic. "There's still a barrier between us and them. Even if you're interested, you have to wait until the company's marketing department discovers us."

"Speaking of which... the Building Materials Logistics Department is a logistics department, right? Does the Star God really need to provide construction logistics for Him?" Keleda expressed doubt. "Even before the company was established, the Protector Star God was already constantly building walls, right?"

Anton excitedly jumped down from the steel frame. "Whether it's necessary or not, this is awesome! The stones I personally collected eventually became the walls that protect the universe and the galaxy. I feel like I'm protecting everyone, too! This is what a real man does!"

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"Or perhaps... you possess a unique quality, a rock-hard courage in the face of danger."

"The Strategic Investment Department considers talent its most valuable investment. Regardless of origin or background, these talented individuals are hand-selected by Diamonds."

"On the stone table, the rain of money will be scattered wherever it falls."

"Countless figures transformed into gems, rising high into the sky and landing in the hands of a black figure. He carefully examined and played with each rough stone, pocketing the glittering ones."

"And the most dazzling diamond among them will burst out with the most dazzling light when it collides."

“As for the Talent Incentive Department, it is undoubtedly the most brilliant empowerment base in the entire galaxy.”

"First-class employees require first-class benefits, and the Talent Incentive Department was established for this purpose. Your work is like the initial spark that will ignite the passion of the entire Pierpoint!"

"Supporting interstellar work, caring about the health of employees' faith, offering a variety of paid petting opportunities, and regularly organizing interstellar tours... countless benefits come together to provide employee protection at Interstellar Peace Company."

"For you, someone with experience and a longing for the past, the company's business cycles are like the ebb and flow of the tide on the coast."

“The veteran managers of [Traditional Project Departments] would quietly wait in the fields, waiting for the ebb tide to arrive and then gather what was left from the vast ocean.”

"On the screen, an old man placed his chosen companions into a paper boat, like an ark on the tide, waiting for the right moment."

"Join us and ascend! You will shape the fate of countless worlds, and galactic history will be written in your footnotes. The Amber King's hammer has fallen, and none can remain unaffected."

"Now, this rough stone, filled with infinite possibilities, we are waiting for you."

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Konosuba: God's blessing on this wonderful world.

"That's fantastic! So, when will the marketing department expand to this world? The salary is generous, the benefits are amazing, and you can even take a spaceship on business trips to other planets! This is a stage tailor-made for me!"

Kazuma pumped his fists and excitedly let out an "ooh-oh-oh" sound similar to a monkey's howl.

Huihui grabbed the back of his collar, trying to pull this guy, who had embarrassed himself in the guild, aside and scolded him harshly, “Calm down! Even the tree demon could trick you. Going to a place like that will definitely trick you into leaving you with nothing but your underwear!”

“Wait! Weren’t you the first ones to be tricked by the dryad?!” Kazuma impatiently slapped Megumin’s hand away. “That’s an interstellar company. Why would they lie to me? Besides, I’m an elite from modern Japan who traveled through time. My business acumen is much better than yours!”

"Oh? You mean you're a modern elite who 'was frightened by a tractor and suffered a heart attack, incontinence, and then lost consciousness and died miserably?'" Aqua smiled maliciously.

"Shut up—I don't want to hear it! There's no need to keep repeating this kind of thing, right?! Besides, this company is a legitimate enterprise. When I get rich, you'll shut up."

"A legitimate company?" Aqua giggled, covering her mouth with her hands. "Listen up, Kazuma! I'm a goddess. I can see through any scam! Companies like this will definitely hide traps in your contract. As soon as you sign, they'll throw you into outer space to mine, and you'll never come back!"

"how do you know?"

Aqua put her hands on her hips proudly. "Of course, it's because there are similar contracts in the heavens! They specifically trick reincarnated people into signing indentures, promising them 'free food and lodging, easy work,' but in the end they're all sent to hunt endless amounts of slimes!"

“And, Kazuma, think about it—can you really stand sitting in the company writing reports every day instead of slacking off, cheating, and harassing your female colleagues?”

"In other words, if you can't slack off at the company every day, what's the point of this job? Don't you feel satisfied with having beautiful girls like us accompanying you on your adventures?"

Kazuma listened and nodded thoughtfully. "If you cross out the last half of that sentence...it does seem to make sense."

With that, Kazuma walked away with a sullen look on his face.

Only after watching Kazuma leave the Adventurer's Guild did Aqua breathe a sigh of relief.

"Finally, I've calmed this guy down... If he really doesn't intend to destroy the Demon King, when will I be able to return to Heaven? As expected of Qingque, his theories are really useful."

Chapter 218 Future Market (I)

"On the train, Sanyueqi and Xing, who were about to leave for Pinocchio, suddenly received a message from Bronya. She said Beloberg was planning the Sunshine Festival and wanted to invite them and Danheng to participate."

"March Seven and Star naturally agreed readily, but Dan Heng is reflecting and thinking about some past events on the Immortal Boat, so he plans to stay on the train for a while to recover. March Seven and Star also expressed understanding for this."

"It's a rare opportunity for her to attend a national celebration as a VIP, so Sanyue specially wore the dress she had been keeping in her closet."

"That beautiful gown seemed to breathe, light and gorgeous—the tulle at the cuffs felt as light as wings, and the tiny train at the waist trailed like a comet across the night sky. The porcelain white of the hem and bodice seemed to have been sewn into the aurora borealis, drawing a graceful arc as she turned joyfully."

"Since it's so hard to attend such an occasion, Sanyue has to dress up. Unfortunately, Xing has only had this one outfit from beginning to end. She scratched her head a little embarrassedly."

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Chainsaw Man.

"Ah, ah..."

The moment he saw Sanyueqi turn around, Denci's eyes widened instantly, his pupils shrinking to tiny black dots, the whites of his eyes almost filled with twinkling stars. He could only barely squeeze out a hoarse voice from his throat, like a broken radio, and it took a long time for him to form a coherent sentence -

"So cute! Please marry me!"

"This is definitely an angel! Please date me!"

Pava, standing by, rolled his eyes speechlessly at his completely captivated dementia and said disdainfully, "Denci, stop being horny. There's a light barrier between you and Sanyueqi! Even if you're horny, you should be horny for something you can see and touch, like Makima."

"Besides, even if San Yue Qi really shows up, he might not be interested in you, Denci?"

"That guy named Dan Heng is at least ten times more handsome than you, right? With such a strong, handsome, and safe man by her side, San Yue Qi didn't even have a crush on him, let alone someone like you."

"Besides, even if she's interested in you, do you plan to leave Earth and head for the Star Train, or take her to Hayakawa Aki's house to live with me?"

"If you do the former, you might die. You can't participate in a battle between envoys. As for the latter... you don't intend to let San Yue Qi eat boring bread and butter with you every day, do you?"

Pava's few light words were like sharp knives, each one piercing Dianci's heart, especially when he learned that in Pava's eyes, Danheng was ten times more handsome than him... it was a huge blow to him on the spot.

He could recover from the physical damage, but the psychological damage...

Denci simply covered his ears and shook his head like a rattle.

"Ahhh, stop it! Pava, you liar! I don't want to hear it, I don't want to hear it!"

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"At the same time, in the snowy plains of Yalilo-VI, a pigeon climbed a high snowy hill. It sniffed around like a puppy, as if deeply curious about the world of ice and snow."

"A cold wind howled. A white-haired woman in a tight black uniform stood alone. With a flick of her finger, she tossed a gold coin high into the air. It drew a chilling arc under the lake-blue sky before she caught it firmly."

""Yarilo-VI, Beloberg...""

"The wind was biting and the snow was falling heavily, but no matter how heavy the snow was, it couldn't hide the relaxed smile on her face."

"It's never too late to pay your debts, even after seven hundred years."

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A certain scientific railgun.

"Huh?" Misaka Mikoto was a bit confused. "In this kind of weather, in this kind of place, a girl suddenly shows up to collect a debt? But the problem is, Beloberg has been blocked by wind and snow for hundreds of years, and has completely lost contact with the interstellar space."

"Look at the emblem on that gold coin... It's from the Interstellar Peace Company," Kamijou Touma pondered for a moment. "The loan must have taken place before Beloberg was annexed by the Snowstorm, right? This transaction must have been completed by the first generation of city builders before the Snowstorm arrived."

"So now it's... Bronya and the others who have to pay it back?" Misaka Mikoto widened her eyes. She felt as if an arrow shot by her ancestor had flown around the earth for seven hundred years, made a big circle, and accurately hit her butt.

"If Beloberg were a human, then in the eyes of the company, it would be like someone dying immediately after borrowing money. The debt is extinguished, and the company won't pursue it. The problem is, after seven hundred years of death, this person suddenly... uh, comes back to life."

Looking at Beloberg, which is still an isolated city in the snow, Kamijou Touma couldn't help but feel worried.

"The problem is, Beloberg has just resolved the planetary nuclear crisis, and everything is in ruins. Can Bronya and the others really afford to pay back the company?"

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"March Seven and Xing arrived in the snowy plains, excitedly discussing the food and activities to be expected at the festival. But as they approached the gates of Beloberg, March Seven suddenly spotted a man in a company uniform, armed and blocking the way."

"As the two were wondering why someone from the company was in Beloberg, the other party noticed them and said to the person on the headset, 'Boss, I've found two strangers here. Do you want to silence them?'"

"'Silence, silence them?!' Xinghe Sanyueqi immediately took a few steps back, ready to fight."

"But the person in the headset quickly responded: '...I'm going to kill you! Don't move! I'm coming right over.'"

Xinghe Sanyue didn't have to wait long before Topa arrived and introduced himself in a gentle tone, "Hello, nice to meet you! My name is Topa, and I'm an investment specialist at Interstellar Peace Company. I've come to Yalilo-VI to discuss a special business deal."

"My colleague...isn't very good at communication. Don't take it to heart, please."

"Seeing that Topa was so friendly, Sanyueqi briefly introduced herself to her. After learning that Sanyueqi and Xing were unknown passengers from the Star Train, Topa's eyes immediately lit up."

“I heard that the reason Yarilo-VI was able to escape the influence of the star core was inseparable from the assistance of the [Pioneering] forces. Could it be that you two are…”

Xing shook her head in an enigmatic manner, "It was just a small contribution."

"Oh, I didn't expect to meet two legends here. What luck! Right, Bill?" Topa looked at the piggy bank at his feet, which jumped for joy as if it understood what he meant."

Chapter 219 Future Market (II)

Teyvat.

Northland Bank, inside the VIP room.

The heavy carved wooden door closed silently behind them, and the wall lamps cast a luxurious, dark golden hue over the room. Seven or eight Fire Debt Collectors knelt on one knee, their left hands pressed against their chests. The shadows cast by their masks as they bowed their heads couldn't hide the veins on their necks that bulged with tension.

"Executive Officer, may I ask what is happening..." The hoarse voice sounded like burnt charcoal, filled with panic and helplessness.

"Don't be nervous, raise your heads and take a good look."

Dadalia sat sideways on a pear wood chair. He snapped his fingers. The crisp sound seemed to be some kind of signal, causing the tense bodies of several debt collectors present to suddenly relax.

"In the words of the Interstellar Peace Corporation, this should be considered... employee training?"

Tartaglia smiled self-deprecatingly. He was mostly a warrior, and patiently training his subordinates had never been his style. However, out of his loyalty to the Queen and his attention to Liyue affairs, he had to improve the abilities and qualities of his subordinates.

What's more, a girl who was also a "debt collector" happened to appear in the light curtain.

"Force is undoubtedly an effective means of resolving problems, and I have never doubted your ability. But even I... must admit that force sometimes cannot solve all problems." Tartaglia cleared his throat and looked at everyone seriously. "So, you must learn some means other than force."

"Uh... then, Mr. Executive, what should we learn?"

"Negotiation," Tartaglia said without hesitation, "Force is the last resort, but it cannot be the only resort."

"This Miss Topa is about to travel to Beloberg to collect a 700-year-overdue debt. This mission is much more difficult than yours, so please put aside your current tasks for now... Watch and learn carefully."

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Sanyueqi looked up and down at the girl, who was about his own age, and couldn't help but feel a little admiration. "Speaking of which, Miss Toppa looks so young, yet she's already a senior executive at the company. I'm really envious..."

"Well, there's nothing to be envious of. I just rode a wave of luck. Besides, it's not a good job. I still have to run around between star systems, pushed around by the business."

"Yariro-VI was able to establish contact with the company so quickly, and even started discussing cooperation—really quick, worthy of Bronya!" Seeing the company's people appear in this desolate land, Sanyueqi couldn't help but feel happy for Bronya.

"But she didn't notice that when the word 'cooperation' was mentioned, a hint of embarrassment flashed across Topa's eyes."

"The details of our cooperation may not be what you expected... but I agree with the latter part. The Great Guardian is truly adept at governing the city. The main reason for my visit this time was to meet her."

"After that, Topa realized he had delayed March Seven and the others for too long. After exchanging contact information, they agreed to meet again in Beloberg soon."

"The two entered the city. Beloberg was bustling with activity during the festival preparations. March and Xing walked around the square for a few rounds. After meeting with Pella, Jeppard, and Silva, they finally remembered to meet with Bronya. After all, it was she who had invited them this time."

"But as soon as we arrived at Krippenburg, Xing heard the conversation between Topa and Bronya inside the gate through the gate."

"Topa: "...I fully understand your difficulties, Miss Grand Guardian. Beloberg's current financial difficulties are not caused by you—and certainly not by the actions of any individual in this city."

“But speaking objectively, since Belloberg has survived to this day as an independent political entity, this debt cannot be written off as a bad debt.”

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Naruto.

In Konoha Village, Naruto was lying on the branch of a tree. Looking at Topa's calm expression in the light curtain, he sighed, "I always feel... a little uncomfortable. I thought Miss Topa was here on behalf of the company to help revive Yarilo-VI."

"Bronya and the others just survived a disaster, and now they are being forced to pay back the money."

"There's nothing we can do, this is reality, Naruto. Debt is debt, it won't disappear just because of 'pity'." Shikamaru glanced at the light curtain in the sky, and seeing Bronya holding her forehead with a frown, he felt helpless.

"But this is too inhumane, isn't it? If we in Konoha encountered this situation, would we also force others to pay back their debts?" Naruto clenched his fists.

"If it were us... we would probably negotiate, postpone, or even use the mission to pay off the debt. After all, Konoha isn't a business organization like a company, but a place where people live happily. There are ways to balance human relationships and interests."

Shikamaru rubbed his temple, a troubled expression on his face: "If it really doesn't work... you can also use some 'ninja-style' methods."

"Using illusion?"

It's not impossible to use magic to disguise white paper as money, but after a long time, this trick will easily be seen through by the enemy ninja, right?

"……no."

Shikamaru shook his head: "I mean, we can let Sasuke try to 'convince' the other party."

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