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"By the time they arrived, the cooperation had already been discussed, but they left at the last minute. Topa still hoped Bronya would consider her proposal. After all, it involves the connection and credibility between Yalilo-VI and the Milky Way."

"After that, Topa left and didn't disturb their gathering anymore."

"Even March could tell that something was amiss here, and Bronya admitted that after talking with Toppa, she no longer had the energy to think about the Sunrise Festival."

"Seven hundred years ago, after the star core descended upon this world, the outsiders who had originally resided in this world encountered a crisis and chose to leave. But before leaving, they lent a large sum of money to the city builders to build high walls, provide emergency shelters, and preserve civilization."

"There's such a thing! So... the business Topa mentioned is coming to Beloberg to collect a debt?" Sanyueqi's eyes widened in astonishment.

"Hmm... I'm afraid so." Bronya nodded awkwardly.

"The repayment period was 280 years, but less than a century after the loan was made, Beloberg was trapped in a snowstorm, cutting off contact with the entire galaxy. The company believed that Yalilo-VI had suffered a devastating blow, and that civilization no longer existed, so the investment was classified as a bad debt."

"After the core crisis was resolved, Beloberg was rediscovered by the company, and that's when they sent someone to collect the debt, with interest."

"That number is astronomical... Bronya doesn't even know how to pronounce it correctly."

Chapter 220 Future Market (Part 3)

Nezha: The Devil Child Comes into the World.

"Give it back! Give it back!"

Seeing Bronya's furrowed brow, Nezha jumped up from the mat in anger. He kicked over the stone table in front of him that was filled with snacks and fruit plates, and the bright red fruits rolled and bounced on the ground.

"This woman named Topa is totally taking advantage of someone's misfortune! She's here just as Beloberg has escaped the star's core crisis? Couldn't she have come a few decades later? What a jerk!"

Ao Bing gently waved his hand, and a stream of water appeared out of thin air, catching the lamp stand as it fell to the ground. He looked up at the furious Nezha and said in a voice as clear as spring water flowing over pebbles, "Nezha, calm down. Many things are not as they seem."

"Calm down? How can you ask me to calm down?!"

Nezha turned and glared at Ao Bing, then sat back down on the mat in a huff. "Look at that woman named Topa. She's a complete sly smile! She keeps talking about 'debts' and 'contracts', just like those guys in the Heavenly Palace! Beloberg just recovered from that damn cold snap, and she's forcing him to pay back the money?"

Ao Bing shook his head calmly: "But the Interstellar Peace Company did provide reconstruction funds. According to the spirit of the contract-"

"Bullshit!" Nezha punched the stone pillar beside him, cracks spreading like spider webs. "Beloberg finally managed to get out of a life-or-death situation, and the company is forcing him back to the brink of death. Rather than surrender, we might as well fight to the death—"

"Nezha!" Ao Bing's voice suddenly rose, and a trace of pain flashed in his eyes.

The cave was silent for a moment, the only sound being Nezha's rapid breathing. From outside came the clear cry of a crane, and a ray of sunset light streamed in, lengthening the shadows of the two men.

Ao Bing lowered his eyes slightly, and after a long sigh, he was the first to break the silence. "I know you're angry, but we can't let everything go to waste. The debt affects all the residents of Beloberg, and it's no small matter. Although the Interstellar Peace Company's methods are harsh, they are not unreasonable. According to Bronya's story, this debt was also signed voluntarily by the first generation of city builders."

"Voluntary?" Nezha scoffed. "A starving person seeing a steamed bun wouldn't care if it's poisonous. Wasn't there something fishy about the contract we signed?"

Ao Bing shook his head. "That's not true. Without this funding, the Belobergs would have perished in this storm long ago, and there wouldn't be any story like today. Besides, Director Topa also offered another plan."

"My master always said, 'Misfortune often brings blessings, and blessings often bring misfortune.' Why not see if there's a glimmer of hope amidst this catastrophe?"

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“Before you even came in, Topa had already warned me… If the debt was overdue for too long, the company gave her the power to take ‘tough measures.’”

"Bronya also knew that the Interstellar Peace Corporation was a massive organization spanning the galaxy. Given its size, suppressing Beloberg would be a piece of cake. So, she wanted to ask the train crew for help, and have them try to persuade Toppa."

"Of course, the two of them felt obliged to do so. After learning of Toppa's itinerary through her number, Xing quickly went to the museum in Belloberg to find Toppa."

"Originally, Sanyueqi had intended to be aggressive, but when he saw Topa's smile, his prepared words died in his throat. He could only anxiously seek help from Xing beside him: "We... Oh, Xing, please help! I'm really not good at this..."

"I think the company's demands are unreasonable," Xing said directly without hesitation.

"Indeed, I understand. From your perspective, this must be quite illogical, right?" Topa said with a faint smile. "Different perspectives lead to different perspectives, which is perfectly normal. Debt collection is my job—I've seen cases far more difficult than Beloberg's."

“…Most individuals or organizations that fail to repay on time have their own reasons. But if I treat every project as a [special case]…then the entire galaxy’s economic system will probably collapse.”

"She has seen many cases where debtors are unable to repay their debts, and she provides a variety of solutions for this situation."

"However, since Beloberg has already exceeded his deadline for fulfillment, a mild solution is no longer feasible. We have to resort to some radical measures. As for the details of the plan... she's keeping it a secret, passing the buck back to Bronya."

"But thinking of Bronya's embarrassed expression, Sanyueqi didn't want to stand by and watch helplessly, so he pleaded, "Well, Ms. Toppa, what can we do to get the company to show mercy to Beloberg?"

"She doesn't want to see Bronya work so hard to change the world, only to have all her efforts taken away by the company in the blink of an eye. That's too cruel."

Topa smiled faintly. "What do you think of the company, March? Don't forget. We, like the city builders here, are all practitioners of preservation."

"No matter what, the proposal we propose will certainly take the well-being of the people of Beloberg into consideration. If even this cannot be achieved, wouldn't the Strategic Investment Department be as unreasonable as the Legion?"

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grim Reaper.

The night sky over Karakura Town was dotted with stars. Inside the clinic, Ichigo Kurosaki and Orihime Inoue were observing the sky. Although Topa's arrival had made the newlyweds nervous, Ichigo's frown relaxed slightly upon hearing that her plan would take the well-being of the people of Beloberg into consideration.

"Topa didn't elaborate on her radical plan, but I'm guessing... it's something like debt restructuring."

"Debt restructuring?"

"Well, regarding the outstanding debt, Beloberg and the company will reach a new agreement." Kurosaki Ichigo took a sip of tea and put down the medical journal in his hand. "If Beloberg is unable to repay the money, he can repay with labor, land, etc. Of course... I don't know the specific plan proposed by Ms. Toppa."

Orihime looked at Ichigo. "But from what I can see, Miss Topa isn't aggressive at all. She's much nicer than that... Scott. There should still be room for improvement if we communicate with her, right?"

"I'm afraid you'll be disappointed. In my opinion, Xing and the others have absolutely no room for maneuver." Ichigo said with a wry smile, "Those who don't have much strength are often the ones who shout the loudest before a battle. They use bluffing to crush the opponent, trying to avoid trouble with the least cost."

"But those who are truly capable of handling trouble often disdain to yell. This Miss Topper is clearly the latter. Moreover, her position in the company... I have a feeling it's much higher than Scott's."

Chapter 221 Future Market (IV)

"Don't worry, the Great Guardian is a very wise person. She will definitely figure it out."

Topa suddenly changed the subject, his gaze stern. "Besides, if I were to answer your question directly, the answer would be... 'No matter what, it's useless.' No matter what obstacles I encounter, I will complete the Yalilo-VI project."

"A sense of pressure suddenly made San Yue Qi's heart tighten."

"But Topa quickly regained her cheerful demeanor. She advised the two to stop worrying about something and just enjoy the festive atmosphere. Then, she left the museum for work."

"The two were lamenting the complexity of the situation when Xi'er suddenly sent Xing a message, saying that the Dihuo in the lower level district had just had a conflict with the company's personnel. They were so overwhelmed that they quickly contacted the two for help."

"It's like one thing after another. Xing and Sanyue had no choice but to rush to the lower area to meet up with Xier."

"The large mining area in the lower level has been seized by company personnel, who claim they are conducting an 'asset assessment.' The entrance to the mine is firmly guarded by two well-equipped company security guards, who show no intention of ceding access."

"The key is that these two people are completely silent. Even when Xier is furious and yells at them, they remain indifferent. They are like two lifeless pieces of wood."

"As a last resort, Sanyueqi resorted to using Topa's name to intimidate the two men, and finally got one of them to speak. However, his attitude remained firm: "...No! I can't move! The team leader said that if we let anyone in, my performance will be deducted for six months!"

"Well, you're not even a team leader? I really overestimated you." March 7th began to mock mercilessly.

"Shut up! I spent six or seven years hiding on an asteroid preparing for this job, then went through seventeen rounds of interviews before finally landing the position. What right do you unemployed people have to judge me?!"

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Kobayashi's Dragon Maid.

"Half-year performance? I absolutely cannot give in..."

Inside the apartment, Xiaolin was sitting cross-legged beside the kotatsu. She was drunk, but when she saw that a company employee would actually have their performance deducted for half a year for something like this, as a fellow employee herself, she couldn't help but slowly clutch her chest. "...I understand. I understand too well, my friend."

Also, isn't the job recruitment process at Interstellar Peace Corporation too brutal?! After six or seven years of preparation, you still have to go through seventeen rounds of interviews, and the interviewer is a security guard who's like a bodyguard!

In this case, deducting half a year's performance is a small matter, but if you lose your job because of it, I'm afraid you'll want to die.

Kobayashi suddenly felt that the workers in this universe seemed to be no different from her, a Japanese office worker.

No...it should be said that she is not as comfortable as her. At least she has Thor waiting for her after get off work in the evening.

Thor on the side blinked: "Xiao Lin, do you know him?"

"I don't know him at all! But I understand his pain! It's a heartbreak only workers can relate to..." Kobayashi slammed the table. "If your performance is deducted for half a year, both your rent and food expenses will be in jeopardy! Going to a maid cafe or something will be completely ruined..."

"Wait? Maid...cafe?!"

As if some dangerous switch was turned on, Thor's voice suddenly dropped several degrees, and the originally sweet and soft tone instantly became hoarse and dangerous.

As if he was about to spit out a fiery dragon's breath in the next second, Thor roared and approached Xiaolin. Her pupils shrank into a thin line, as if burning with flames, and even the windows of the apartment began to shake.

"Are you cheating?!"

Xiao Lin immediately broke out in a cold sweat: "No, no, haha...Thor's maid costume is of course the cutest in the world..."

"Then why go to another maid cafe?!" The sound of teeth grinding made Kobayashi feel a pain in his bones.

"Uh..." Xiao Lin suddenly had an idea, "Because, because I want to learn! I want to see what the strengths of other maids are, so that I can come back and make you more perfect!"

Thor was stunned for a moment: "Huh?"

The furious aura was instantly retracted, and the vertical pupils returned to their round shape.

"Really? Xiaolin did this for me...?"

Xiao Lin was sweating profusely and nodded frantically: "Of course! You are my best maid! No one else can compare to you!"

Thor's face turned red, and his dragon tail began to flap the ground wildly.

"Wow... I'm sorry, I was too excited just now... I just like Xiaolin too much." Thor threw himself into Xiaolin's arms and rubbed him, "I... I'm going to make omurice for Xiaolin now! Draw ten hearts! No, a hundred!"

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"Seele had completely lost her patience and decided to fight these two right then and there."

"But soon after the fight started, the two of them realized they were getting a bit tough and immediately ran off... After all, there are only so many credit points a month, so why bother risking your life?"

"After getting rid of these two guys, Xing and the others decided to go to the big mining area and deal with the company's people. The sooner they finish, the sooner they can go back and enjoy the festival."

"..."

"Meanwhile, in the mechanical settlement."

"Topa has already approached Swarovski and recognized the girl beside him... Clara."

"Swarovski immediately recognized the Interstellar Peace Corporation emblem on Toppa's chest and determined that he was neither a guest nor a friend. Faced with such a large robot, Toppa remained relaxed. After discarding the formalities, he spoke directly to the point, "This planet beneath your feet—it will soon become the property of the Company."

"No one can reverse this outcome. Not you, not those nameless guests, not any force in the galaxy."

"I'm only thinking about one thing right now, which is to be as responsible as possible for the projects that come through my hands. I want the company's shareholders to see the value that Yalilo-VI can create."

"In the long run, this is a... no, it is the only way to ensure the long-term interests of Beloberg. I need your help to achieve this goal."

"Swarovski was curious about how Topa would convince the company's top management, but Topa calmly took out a core—the source code. More precisely, the source code to obtain all of Beloberg's mechanical control units."

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Spell return battle.

"Huh? So if Toppa wants to, she can instantly turn all the guard mechas against Beloberg?"

Kusakabe Atsuya held his forehead. "Then how can we fight? Although Pioneer and Xi'er are very strong, they are helpless against an entire mechanical army, right? If Dan Heng is here, and he is willing to become a Dragon Lord... I think we can fight."

"Hmm... then what if we attack Topa directly?" Zenin Maki suggested. "This girl hasn't really taken action yet. It seems she has no other abilities besides her eloquence."

"It's useless. The company is a galaxy-spanning conglomerate. Even though Topa is a director, in the eyes of higher-level managers, he's just a high-ranking office worker."

Kusakabe immediately denied Maki's statement. "Besides, what makes you think the company would hand over such a large project to a girl who has absolutely no physical skills? I think she's simply trying to avoid a fight. It doesn't mean she doesn't have the ability to fight."

"Ah, then this situation is completely beyond the capabilities of Xiao Sanyue and Xing. Otherwise..." Cheng Jinci beside him had an idea, "How about using the token of the Immortal Boat Alliance and calling General Jingyuan over to help deal with it?"

"..."

Glass rolled her eyes speechlessly at Kyō Kinji.

"If I were Jing Yuan... I would let the Lord of God be the first to chop down a jerk like you who gives such nonsense ideas."

Chapter 222 Future Market (V)

"Topa said there's a massive arsenal somewhere in the lower city. There are many weapons hidden there, enough to crush an entire legion's vanguard."

"This arsenal is Topa's bargaining chip. However, she needs a guide to tell her the exact location of the arsenal."

"Swarovski acknowledges Topal's long-term interests, but he's also curious about her plans for the humans currently living here."

"To this, Topa remained blunt: 'Their future has been bought out. I can only try my best to make them accept this fact... in a relatively peaceful manner.'"

“…”

"After a brief silence, Swarovski actually agreed with Topa's idea and said he would assist her."

"...Oh? So easy to talk to? I thought you were as stubborn as the rumors say." Topa was surprised.

"The future you spoke of is beyond my calculations. But my emotional readings tell me that you are indeed trying to consider ways to keep this world alive." Swarovski paused and continued, "Also, calculations show that if I refuse to cooperate, there is a 96.4% chance that you will force me to comply."

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Dragon clan.