At the performance venue.
In the guest seats.
Stelle's expression turned to one of realization!
No wonder the company's bounties on the Stellaron Hunters are dead or alive, with the sole exception of Elio, who must be captured alive...
Turns out he walks the Path of The Finality!
And he's at least at the level of an Emanator of The Finality!
Which means...
The future Elio foresees is actually the facts he observes by moving in the opposite direction of time?!
And then he records it, turning it into what is known as the [script]?
A being with such abilities, no wonder the company holds her in such high regard!
However...
That being said.
It seems that Honkai: Star Rail is currently doing the same thing.
What could Yu Ling's deeper intentions be with this…
Sigh.
I can't think about it anymore.
My head feels itchy, like it's about to grow a brain.
Stelle scratched her head.
She continued watching the plot unfold on the large screen.
...
Faced with Jade's direct remark, Firefly fell silent.
Jade smiled faintly. "If there's an opportunity, I hope you all can visit my pawnshop. And for that day to come, I'm willing to wait patiently."
"Can I interpret this as an invitation from Diamond, behind the company's back, to the Stellaron Hunters?"
"If possible, I'd prefer you see it as my personal action, representing neither the company nor the Strategic Investment Department."
Jade's words were undeniably diplomatic.
Firefly replied, "The Stellaron Hunters have dealt with the company many times, but the Ten Stonehearts… we've had no interactions. I can relay your proposal, but before that, I have a question…"
A slight pause.
At the same time.
The perspective of the scene shifted to a god-like overhead view.
"You know my identity, so you must also realize that my partner (Silver Wolf) is likely monitoring this room. If she wishes, within seconds, the entire Pier Point could witness this meeting."
...
"Holy crap?"
"Why didn't I think of that!"
"They're all testing each other."
"A battle of masters."
"Technical support Silver Wolf, your best backup~"
"Even though her stats in the game aren't great, her real-life abilities are still bug-level!"
...
"What makes you willing to risk becoming a pawn, just to fulfill all this for Diamond?"
Faced with Firefly's question, Jade remained completely unfazed!
That's right.
Firefly is a Stellaron Hunter.
A wanted criminal by the company.
But so what?
That's exactly how Jade was at this moment!
"Because, overall… we are alike."
"But unlike the Stellaron Hunters or the Astral Express, we've gathered together… only to fulfill our own needs."
"Each of the Ten has their own origins and their own destinations. And on one part of this journey, we were invited by Diamond to walk alongside him."
The background suddenly changed!
Behind Jade.
The silhouettes of the Ten Stonehearts appeared.
In the center, a massive diamond shone brilliantly!
If this had been before, players would have only felt that the remaining ten were incredibly mysterious, oozing with an aura of prestige!
But Yu Ling had just released a short film about the Ten Stonehearts not long ago—
The Stoneheart Oath, the Scales of Balance.
For the remaining members.
Players already had a rough impression of them.
"This journey can be short or long. Because each of us has a void (ambition) in our hearts, which can only be filled by relying on external things."
"And Diamond, he made a promise—to divide the authority of the Emanator of Preservation into ten parts, to lay the Cornerstones for that void."
"Flesh is weak, but my heart is as firm as spodumene. Without this, the path of Preservation cannot stand."
"So do you understand now? This is not just an oath, but the collateral we ten have offered, through which we've gained opportunities, wealth, survival, and tomorrow…"
"And everything they exchange will make the Stoneheart even more indestructible, achieving the great cause of Preservation (Diamond) in the impending War of the Gods."
The War of the Gods!
It's the War of the Gods again!
The reality was momentarily in an uproar!
No one expected that this conversation between Firefly and Jade would reveal so much crucial information!
The real-time comments on the screen were also pouring in non-stop!
...
"Good heavens..."
"Jade really dares to say anything!"
"Please stop, Sister Jade, I'm afraid the other Ten Stonehearts and Diamond will come to settle accounts with you soon!"
"Wow, Diamond started preparing for the War of the Gods so early, truly worthy of being an Emanator of Preservation."
"It's somewhat similar to how the Amber King prepares for the [Great Enemy]..."
"Wait! Why is [Preservation] directly annotated as [Diamond] here?!"
"Does Jade acknowledge Diamond as [Preservation]?"
"Amber King: ?"
"Diamond wants to replace the Amber King as [Preservation]!"
"Don't dare to talk nonsense! Don't dare to talk nonsense!"
"Could Diamond be an alt account of [Preservation]???"
...
Jade's words truly stirred up a storm!
Without a doubt.
The pressure is on the Company!
The Company has always handled such matters with ease, but this Seed has been firmly planted.
In the future, when there are plots about the Company or Diamond, there will inevitably be experts linking back to what Jade said in this scene!
"...I understand."
"Go, child, you don't need to give an immediate answer. As I said, what I'm best at is waiting."
Firefly: "If fate truly turns that page, we will naturally meet again."
"But I regret that this pawnshop cannot give me what I desire. My last attempt in Penacony... can only end in hope."
With that.
Firefly left the Ciyu Pawnshop.
And just as she left.
Another guest arrived as promised to deliver the collateral to Jade.
Firefly's perspective ends here.
We return to the Trailblazer's perspective.
The information revealed in the conversation between the two was substantial, and this segment will undoubtedly be repeatedly watched and studied by certain factions!
And the upcoming plot might have even more explosive content!?
...
[Little Gui's Livestream]
"The meeting that decides the future of Penacony went much smoother than expected... there was almost no argument before it concluded."
"The opening ceremony of the Charmony Festival should be starting soon, let's go check it out."
"This airship also has quite a few treasures, quite a fruitful haul..."
As the perspective shifts back, we see Stelle muttering to herself on the deck.
Little Gui's mouth twitched.
As if she saw a line of text appear above Stelle's head.
[Escaped Patient from the Mental Hospital]
"Oh, has my condition finally improved?"
Entering the cabin.
At a glance, she saw a familiar face by the bar—Boothill.
And in front of Boothill.
Was Aventurine's projection!
As she approached.
She heard Boothill's signature line.
"...Don't forget, I can always shoot you dead with love."
...
"Damn it!"
"Bto is at it again with the love."
"Born to love."
"Achievement unlocked: [Endless Love for You]"
"Wait, are you two that close now?"
"The duo who loves Oswald the most."
...
And the two quickly responded.
Indeed, they temporarily united because of Oswald Schneider.
Next.
They encountered Dr. Ratio and Topaz.
After exchanging greetings.
An option appeared for Stelle.
"I wanted to ask you something..."
"...Can you transform too?"
Topaz was caught off guard by the question.
She paused for a moment, confused, and asked, "Trans...form? What are you talking about?"
Little Gui's eyes also widened in surprise!
If all the Ten Stonehearts could transform...
That would be absolutely awesome!
Topaz seemed to sense the player's thoughts and said, "Oh... I see. You're talking about Aventurine's Cornerstone, aren't you? Well, compared to him, my abilities might not be as visually impressive."
"It's fine to tell you this—the Cornerstone abilities of the Ten Stonehearts vary greatly. Some can even read your thoughts directly and manipulate your desires... so be careful."
"Thinking about it now, it's a good thing Bronya arrived in time back in Belobog—if she had been even a moment later, we might not even be friends anymore~"
...
"Topaz almost spilled Jade's employee ID."
"Long live Lady Topaz!"
"Queen of buying charts, buying all the strengths and weaknesses of her enemies."
"Topaz: I shall buy the sea!"
"Topaz might not be able to transform, but she didn't say her pig couldn't."
"Waiting for an SP Topaz."
"Grab Numby and refine it instantly!"