Their commission was suspicious.

Making a wish requires a reward; otherwise, it will be deemed an unreasonable wish. This is stipulated by the Wish God.

"Sigh, so this is the treatment bar patrons have always enjoyed? It feels so good." Chen Luo sat on the bench next to him, enjoying the feeling of having someone run errands for free.

Although Chen Luo paid one Paradise Coin, he also knew that it would be fine even if he didn't pay.

[You might be mistaken... because the joy of the bar patrons is beyond your imagination! Seriously, who wouldn't give a thumbs up to the feeling of having the Wish Star God and a future transcendent being personally making breakfast for you?]

"This feels amazing! Damn, when will those bar patrons serve me too?" Chen Luo muttered.

I have a great idea!

"Shut up, I don't want to hear it."

When a user-friendly plugin specifically emphasizes that it has a good idea, there's no doubt that it's a bad idea.

Are you really not going to listen? You can gloat a bit, though.

"No need, shut up."

"I'm back, here you go." The tourist handed Chen Luo an oak-wrapped cake roll.

"Thank you." Chen Luo nodded after accepting the food.

It just so happens that Chen Luo hasn't eaten breakfast.

Although this was just Pinocchio's dream, there was no difference between dreams and reality for Chen Luo.

[Ding! Mission complete!]

The mission is complete.

But this notification wasn't from the Pinocchio tourist next to him; it was from Chen Luo.

That's right, this tourist wanted Chen Luo to issue a commission, which is itself a commission.

That's why Chen Luo said he was very happy.

Honestly, Chen Luo had never heard of such a strange request in his entire life.

Before he knew it, Chen Luo realized that his three wishes were about to come true: commissions would come to him, commissions would be completed by them without Chen Luo having to lift a finger, and the commissions would go to Chen Luo.

These correspond to the three goals that working people most desire: high pay, low workload, and close to home.

"The taste is just so-so... or rather, it's hard to describe," Chen Luo said after taking a bite of the oak cake roll.

“That’s normal… Legend has it that the poor on some outlying planets would add sawdust to their bread to ensure they had enough to eat. This practice later evolved into a quirk of the wealthy, a way of remembering the bitter past and appreciating the sweet present. This product contains a lot of plant additives and looks and is similar to a piece of oak in both appearance and composition. It is said that only the most ambitious and persevering people can swallow it successfully. I heard that politicians from the Oak family often eat it without batting an eye because they consider it brave.” The Pinocchio tourist next to Chen Luo was still by his side and hadn’t left.

"...Really? You don't seem to be planning to leave yet, why?" Chen Luo turned to look at the tourist next to him who was wearing an AI avatar.

“I need the power of wishes… It’s said that adventurers in the park are special; their wishes are always deemed reasonable,” the android tourist said.

“Everyone needs the power of wishes. Do you have a particular reason?” Chen Luo asked.

"..." The other party seemed a little hesitant.

“Tell me, maybe… I can help you. Pinocchio tourists are usually very enthusiastic on the first day after receiving the Wishing Mirror, but they tend to slack off on the second day because the novelty has worn off. But you seem to be different,” Chen Luo said.

"...I'm a detective who's been trying to catch the most notorious criminal for 22 years! After hearing that the Wish Star God could grant any wish, I came here and spent all my savings to buy this mirror, hoping to gather enough wish power to fulfill my own wish." The tourist's tone remained unchanged, as if he were talking about something unrelated to himself.

"Is it really worth it?" Chen Luo asked.

“It’s my duty as a detective. I’ve been chasing him for 22 years… It’s not a question of whether it was worth it or not anymore.” The detective shook his head.

The 22-year manhunt has turned this responsibility into an obsession.

“Bad people should be brought to justice! From this perspective, I’m actually quite grateful to the God of Wishes. Although buying this mirror bankrupted me, it at least gave me the opportunity to fulfill my wish. And even if I go bankrupt, as long as I have this mirror, I won’t starve to death, right?” the detective said with a smile.

"Don't you think that's unfair? After all, those tourists only got the mirrors for free because they got up early, while you have to go bankrupt to get them from them," Chen Luo continued.

“There’s nothing unfair about it. He gave everyone an equal opportunity to realize their wishes, and that’s the greatest fairness,” the detective said.

"I think we click. Do you need me to help you fulfill your wish?" Chen Luo asked gently.

Chen Luo had seen countless tourists worship the wishing star god in the sky, and met countless people lamenting why they hadn't obtained the wish mirror. It was rare to see someone as calm and rational as this detective.

"Really?"

[Ding! You have a new request!]

"I'll stake the reputation of the amusement park on it." Chen Luo nodded.

“Great! My name is Walker, and I’m a detective.” The tourist excitedly extended his hand to Chen Luo.

"My name is Chen Luo. Um... a nosy traveler."

"Then when... wait, Chen, Chen Luo?" Detective Walker's voice suddenly trembled.

The other person glanced at Chen Luo, then at the dazzling star in the sky.

The name Chen Luo became widely known after the Wish Star God was hung in Pinocchio.

“Yes, that’s right. I am also just a… Wish Star God. Let’s go, my 22-year obsession has been fulfilled. There’s a saying that’s very true: everyone needs to pay for their mistakes, and those who make mistakes should be punished!” Chen Luo stood up after finishing the oak cake roll.

“Also, thank you for the treat,” Chen Luo said, turning to Detective Walker.

The oak-smoked cake roll tastes... indescribable, but the wish is delicious.

You might not believe it, but you precisely seized the jade business without knowing anything about it.

Detective Walker was somewhat flustered by the unexpected kindness of the Star God, and then handed the Paradise Coins he had received from Chen Luo back to Chen Luo.

"You don't need to return it to me, you can keep it." Chen Luo shook his head.

"These are the rules you posted: anyone who posts a wish must offer a reward as a token of gratitude. Thank you so much for your help!" Detective Walker said cheerfully.

Chapter 2285 Black Tower, you can't move now, right?

Who would have thought that Chen Luo would casually accept a four-star commission while having breakfast?

[A 22-Year Obsession]: Help Detective Walker catch a notorious criminal he has been searching for for 22 years and bring him to justice!

Rewards: 1000 Primogems + [Follow the Map] (item) + Walker's Favorability Increase by 50

Difficulty: Four stars

As it turns out, even an ordinary person, if they are determined enough, can issue a four-star request... although the omnic race is not ordinary in the eyes of others.

"If you really want to thank me, then help the next person in need fulfill their wish as my reward," Chen Luo said, refusing the Paradise Coin that Detective Walker offered.

“…Thank you very much.” Detective Walker bowed deeply.

22 years, 22 years of wishes are finally about to be fulfilled. Detective Walker has never revered the Wish God as much as he does now.

In a daze, a planet of unimaginable size suddenly flashed before Detective Walker's eyes.

On that giant planet, Detective Walker saw himself in one of the side views facing him, saw his entire life, and saw himself after dealing with countless difficult criminals, big and small, finally receiving the warrant for that heinous criminal from his superior...

And the hardships he endured during his 22-year pursuit of this criminal.

When Detective Walker came to his senses, he suddenly found that he had a mirror in his hand.

“This is…” Detective Walker’s voice trembled slightly.

"Congratulations on embarking on your destiny's path and obtaining your own token of destiny. Your fate will take a turn from now on. While the future may not be entirely smooth sailing, at least you will be able to fulfill your wishes," Chen Luo said from the side.

Chen Luo could see that if it weren't for him, and if it weren't for the Wish Star God, the other party might have chosen to seek help from Jade's [Compassionate Jade Pawn].

A 22-year-old obsession cannot be easily erased, and the other party may be willing to pay any price for it. For example... mortgaging their own storage system.

For an omnic, mortgaging their (information) storage system means that their memories will be erased, they will completely forget who they are, and they will not remember what sacrifices they have made.

Whether such an ending is worthy of the other party's efforts is something others cannot know, but at least the other party does not regret it.

But fate shouldn't be so cruel.

“A token of destiny…” Detective Walker looked down at the mirror in his hand, which had a metallic sheen and was quite different from ordinary wish mirrors.

“When each person embarks on their Destiny of Wishes, they resonate with the Star God of Wishes and receive their own unique mirror. Each mirror possesses different special abilities, and the type of these abilities is often related to the deepest desires and obsessions of the person they represent. You can explore the specific effects yourself. Now we should go and catch them,” Chen Luo said.

“Ah, oh. Um… do you know where he is?” Detective Walker asked.

"He's been hiding in the Pinocchio Sun all along. He changed his identity and even infiltrated Origami University as a professor," Chen Luo replied casually.

“Then when you talked about the Wish Star God just now, it seemed… you didn’t involve yourself in it,” Detective Walker said.

[Ding! You have a new request!]

"Ah, sorry, I brought my professional habits into it." But Detective Walker quickly apologized after realizing what he had asked.

Perhaps this is a secret concerning the Star God of Wishes?

"There's nothing to apologize for. Sometimes curiosity is just a desire," Chen Luo said with a smile.

“The Wish God is me, or it could be that star in the sky. I don’t have time to stay in this world every day, so I created a wish-response device… which is the great sun in the sky,” Chen Luo said.

[Ding! Mission complete!]

"If I embark on this path of destiny, what should I be careful about in the future?" Detective Walker asked cautiously.

“There’s nothing to worry about. No star god will restrain the behavior of those who embark on their destiny’s path, because any action you take could be an opportunity to expand your destiny… Of course, I don’t care about that. You just need to do what you want to do,” Chen Luo said.

The privileges available to those who obtain mirrors through distribution and those who attract the gaze of the Wish Star God and embark on their Wish Journey are vastly different.

For example, Detective Walker's access to the mirror is almost limitless, because self-discipline is the best form of self-discipline.

Rules may have loopholes, but self-awareness will never waver.

If one day evil thoughts truly arise in one's heart... the mirror will naturally become dull and lifeless.

At this point, Chen Luo had to thank an off-field player for his help—Qiu Bi.

The mirror that grants each traveler a unique mirror according to their destiny is also inspired by Kyubey.

Just as Qubi needed despair and Chen Luo needed wishes, if newly initiated travelers on the path of wishes do not receive any help, their development will be very slow.

The mirrors in the hands of these journeymen are like the Soul Gems of magical girls, developing different special abilities according to their own wishes to help them through the novice stage.

"Then may I ask, sir... what is your wish?" Detective Walker asked cautiously.

"My wish? If I had to put it into words, on one hand, it's a personal need—I want to become stronger—and on the other hand, it's a personal ideal—I want my destiny to spread throughout all realms," Chen Luo said.

"Your wish will definitely come true."

"I don't even have that confidence, where do you get it from?"

"Because according to the rules you set, those who fulfill the wishes of others should be rewarded. Your appearance has made it possible for countless people to make their previously unattainable obsessions within reach."

"Then I'll take your good wishes. Alright, we've arrived." Chen Luo stopped.

"Huh?" Detective Walker had no idea he had taken more than a few steps. When he came to his senses, he suddenly found himself standing in front of a university, while the criminal he had been longing for was being pinned to the ground in a very disheveled position by two adventurers from the amusement park.

Meanwhile, the family members were watching the two adventurers from the amusement park with great apprehension.

The adventurers in the park did not communicate with the family, leaving the family members at a loss.

You can't beat them in a fight, and you can't out-argue them...

However, when the family members saw Detective Walker and Chen Luo, their pupils constricted.

Before talking to Detective Walker, Chen Luo covered his face with a light veil, which prevented Detective Walker from recognizing Chen Luo at first glance. This is a minor form of cognitive impairment.

Otherwise, given that Chen Luo once broadcasted his killing of Aha live to the entire universe and then collaborated with Aha to fool the entire universe, almost no one would fail to recognize him.

For the past few days, Chen Luo has been traveling in Pinocchio with this cognitive impairment, and this time Chen Luo is here to cause trouble, so of course he won't hide his image.

Upon seeing Chen Luo appear, the two family members didn't dare to take a single step closer.

“Take him where he needs to be,” Chen Luo said to Detective Walker beside him.

"Thank you very much for your help."

"You're welcome. If you're truly grateful, remember to help those around you who are genuinely in need."

"Don't worry, it definitely will," Detective Walker said excitedly.

"You two should accompany Detective Walker. This will help avoid some unnecessary trouble," Chen Luo said to the two adventurers from the amusement park.

"Okay, boss."

Chen Luo has always believed in helping others to the end.

Unless Chen Luo is really not interested in that commission.