"It seems Ms. Topaz has done quite a bit of research on our identities," Dan Heng said coldly, his eyes showing obvious displeasure.
"I apologize~ but doesn't the Xianzhou have an ancient saying: 'Know yourself and your enemy, and you'll win every battle'? I'm just trying to do my job better, please understand."
Topaz laughed lightly as she apologized, though whether she was sincere remained uncertain.
Dan Heng seemed about to say something more, but before he could speak, a white light flashed. When he regained consciousness, they had returned to the mysterious Gap of Destiny.
"This is... happening again?" Looking at the frozen world around them, Stella rubbed her eyes to confirm it wasn't an illusion.
Himeko: "Is everyone alright? How's the situation?"
Stella: "Don't worry Himeko, everything's normal!"
Welt Yang: "Himeko, how are you and the Train Master?"
Himeko: "The situation is the same as last time."
Seemingly because they hadn't entered that instance-like world yet, only the public chat was available on the panel, but that was fine since this wasn't a secret conversation anyway.
Aventurine: "Yo~ So this is the Gap of Destiny Topaz mentioned? Interesting."
Jade: "@Topaz, little Yelena, where are you now?"
Topaz: "Aventurine, Ms. Jade? You've both entered this time!"
Seeing the familiar names on the panel, it would be a lie to say she wasn't excited.
Seeing the familiar names on the panel, it would be a lie to say she wasn't excited.
Topaz had prepared for the worst-case scenario - if only she could enter and exit this space from now on, her plan to lead the [Gap of Destiny Research Team] would definitely come to nothing.
But now it was different. With Ms. Jade and Sushang here, the credibility of the Gap of Destiny would increase significantly, and obtaining the board's support would just be a matter of time.
As for why Topaz was so confident about this, the answer was simple.
Since this place could accurately show others' pasts, wasn't there also a possibility it could predict the future?
Although it was just speculation for now, once this point was confirmed, the importance of this space to the company would skyrocket.
[Welcome to the Gap of Destiny. This revelation will begin shortly. Please think carefully and make the correct choice.]
Just as Topaz was deep in thought, that ethereal voice rang out again.
Aventurine: "I see, so this is how it feels. @Topaz, you were right~ This thing makes sense as soon as you enter."
Topaz: "Since you're here, remember to behave when answering questions, @Aventurine"
Aventurine: "Friend, so I'm just a cheap answering machine to you?"
Topaz: "What else? Don't tell me I should count on the brilliant wisdom of a genius investor who tricked me into buying Big Epsilon stocks?"
Aventurine: "I've said it many times, that was just an accident. Who knew those idiots at the exchange couldn't even understand the index."
Jade: "Alright, you two really can argue anywhere."
Looking at the names on the panel, Aventurine's lips couldn't help but curl into a smile.
Although he was reluctant to admit it, only at times like these did his lonely heart find some satisfaction.
"Exposing the past..." On his ecological ship, Aventurine held a glass of red wine, murmuring quietly.
If this space exposed his past, would he be able to see his sister's face again?
After all... he... could no longer remember what his sister looked like.
"Well, better prepare to answer," Taking a sip of the fine wine, Aventurine sat up, ready to face the upcoming questions.
When it came to answering questions, he was quite authoritative.
But the next question made Sushang, Topaz, Jade, and the entire Astral Express crew freeze in place.
[Question Two: Which member of the [Ten Stone Hearts] died in battle against the [Astral Express] and [Ranger of the Seas]?]
[A: Topaz]
[B: Aventurine]
[C: Jade]
[D: Dragon Crystal] (TL : Who is this supposed to be?)
"?!?"
"What, this... how?" In Belobog's frozen space, Topaz looked at the options on the panel, her eyes full of disbelief.
"Ms. Topaz..." March 7th looked at the visibly agitated Topaz beside her, her eye twitching.
Jade: "Hehe~ Children, we're all up there. I suppose this is also a kind of fate."
Aventurine: "Ms. Jade, this joke isn't funny."
Aventurine: "@Topaz, didn't you say before that we had somewhat misjudged the Astral Express's combat power? This misjudgment doesn't look like just 'somewhat'!"
Welt Yang: "Everyone, I think there must be some misunderstanding. Our Astral Express's reputation in the universe is well-known. If such a thing really happened, there could only be one possibility."
Welt paused, looking in Topaz's direction.
Welt Yang: "Your people initiated the attack, and we were only acting in self-defense."
Aventurine: "Heh~ I've heard much about the Astral Express crew. I hope the facts are as you say!"
Jing Yuan: "Mr. Aventurine seems to have hidden meaning in his words."
Jade: "Hehe, General Jing Yuan jest. After all, these are all senior executives of our [Strategic Investment Department]. The loss of any one of them would be a huge blow to the company."
Tightening her whip slightly, a cold glint flashed in Jade's eyes.
She knew what Jing Yuan meant - speaking up at a time like this represented taking sides.
The attitude of the Emanator of the Hunt couldn't be ignored.
Jade: "@Welt Yang, I hope things are truly as you say, Mr. Yang of the Astral Express."
Jade: "Of course, even if you did strike first, it doesn't matter. After all, none of this has happened yet, right? As long as the misunderstanding is cleared up."
Himeko: "The train has no intention of being enemies with the Company. It's wonderful that you think this way."
Thus, with everyone harboring their own thoughts, this brief exchange ended peacefully.
Of course, as for the others, they were still staring at each other in confusion.
"Who are all these people... and is that Himeko? Why can't I understand anything they're saying?" Theresa looked at the mysterious dialogue on the panel before her, completely bewildered.
"Hehe~ How about that, Auntie? I told you I wasn't lying!" Beside her, Kiana stood with her hands on her hips, holding her head high proudly.
"Anyway, that's how it is, Principal. We were pulled in the same way before." Mei smiled helplessly, looking at the options on the panel with a serious expression.
She had speculated about who could answer the questions while lurking earlier, but... why could they still answer this time?