“It’s a good thing no one believed him. But to be safe, the Hound Family still collected these buttons.”

Topaz grew even more curious, carefully examining the mountain of buttons on the ground: “What exactly happens when you press them—has no one really tried?”

“Hmph… Perhaps you don’t understand Penacony well enough? All guests who come here have one thing in common: they value their lives greatly. In any case, the Family will deal with these things as soon as possible, so please keep your distance.”

Upon hearing this, Topaz left and learned from a nearby Family attendant that the owner of the Radiant Feldspar is Mr. Audie Everhart, the head of the Clover Family. This luxurious airship had cruised above the Dream Sea for an entire Amber Era but was forced to halt due to the previous 【Tremor】.

“Tremor? Such an official term, and so understated.” Topaz snapped back to attention, “Ah, I apologize, please continue.”

The attendant cleared his throat: “…Ahem. Due to the previous Tremor, the Radiant Feldspar had to suspend its cruise for a period, but now the unstable factors that disturbed the dream have been eliminated. However, due to… um… ‘special reasons,’ The Charmony Festival originally planned for the Penacony Grand Theater had to be temporarily postponed. So Mr. Audie suggested: why not move the venue of The Charmony Festival to the Radiant Feldspar, and also use this opportunity to announce the Radiant Feldspar’s resumption of cruising.”

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Romance of the Three Kingdoms.

In the Shu camp, the central army tent was brightly lit, and all the Shu army generals gazed at the bizarre and colorful scenes in Celestial Screen—Penacony was dreamlike and bustling, unlike the human world. Especially after the “Order's Dream,” generals Zhang Fei and Zhao Yun had fallen into a deep sleep for several days in their respective camps, dreaming of the Wei army’s defeat, the removal of the Cao thief, and the restoration of the Han Dynasty. But upon waking, it was all a fleeting dream. From then on, Zhuge Liang paid even more attention to the scenes in Celestial Screen.

Zhang Fei’s round eyes widened, his voice like thunder: “Mr. Audie? This airship has quite a grand presence. Could he be Penacony’s new emperor?”

“Third Brother, I’m afraid that’s not the case.” Guan Yu stroked his long beard lightly, his phoenix eyes slightly narrowed, and said proudly: “Since he is from the Clover Family, he is likely just a powerful magnate in Penacony. The Son of Heaven of Penacony… even if he gains temporary power, he cannot hold it unless he possesses the ambition to swallow heaven and earth, and the talent to govern the world.”

Liu Bei pondered for a moment before saying: “However, for him to enjoy such prestige amidst the complex intricacies of Penacony, this Mr. Audie must have extraordinary qualities. Perhaps he is skilled in business, or capable of gathering people. Second Brother, Third Brother… you must not underestimate him.”

“What my lord says is very true.” Zhuge Liang, beside Liu Bei, gently fanned himself with his feather fan, his eyes deep, “In my humble opinion, this Mr. Audie is probably a merchant who seizes opportunities. Now that Penacony’s seat of power is vacant, the Dreammaster has fallen, and Sunday has vanished. He likely intends to use the postponement of ‘The Charmony Festival’ as an opportunity to engage in profitable dealings with the Company and exert influence, not for Penacony’s power, but for immense profit.”

After speaking, Zhuge Liang smiled faintly, fanning himself: “When the Dreammaster was still present, and Penacony’s fate rested on him, this Mr. Audie did not appear. Now that Sunday is hidden, he is impatiently stepping forward, which clearly shows that this person is a cunning official in times of chaos, not a capable minister for an era of peace.”

Upon hearing Kongming’s words, everyone suddenly understood and their minds cleared. Guan Yu sighed, saying: “The Strategist’s words are clear as day. It seems that even Penacony, though wondrous, cannot escape the pursuit of profit and internal strife.”

Zhang Fei burst into hearty laughter upon hearing this: “Hahahaha, if it’s truly as the Strategist says, in my opinion, this Mr. Audie is a merchant. Then his meeting with the Company is bound to involve a lot of haggling. If they can have a big argument and stir up some trouble, then there will be a good show to watch!”

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Journey to the West.

As she spoke, Topaz received another call from the Talent Incentive Department. The person on the other end seemed to be fixated on her previous Belobog case, intentionally making things difficult for her, which made her very angry.

“I really don’t understand… What are your intentions, clinging to this small case and constantly escalating it?”

Before she finished speaking, a gentle female voice came from behind Topaz: “Such tiresome conversation… Just hang up, isn’t it? In my opinion, you handled that project quite well.”

Topaz turned at the sound, only to see an elegant lady standing not far away, dressed in extraordinarily luxurious attire. She slowly closed a recently signed contract and turned to walk towards her.

Numby, who had been curiously looking around, seemed to sense some invisible aura, letting out a short grunt and quickly hiding behind Topaz, only peeking out half its head and its small nose, trembling nervously.

“A tiny ice ball for a favor from the Astral Express—it’s a guaranteed profit for the department.”

However, in stark contrast to Numby’s fear, the moment Topaz saw the approaching figure, she unconsciously broke into a genuine and relaxed smile. The woman very naturally and gently brushed Topaz’s cheek, tenderly tucking a strand of hair behind her ear, a gesture of such intimacy as if it had happened many times before.

“It’s been a long time, little Yelena. I’ve always looked forward to working with you; I didn’t expect this day to come so soon. Have you encountered any trouble?”

“……You can tell me anything, just like before.”

The woman slowly raised her head, and in her hand, a translucent emerald stone shimmered. It seemed to echo its owner’s emotions, casting a faint green and mysterious glow into the air.

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Journey to the West.

The Emerald Lady had eyebrows like distant mountains and a face as fresh as spring. Her enchanting beauty could topple kingdoms, and her graceful figure stirred hearts. What could compare to the beauty of a Chu maiden, or the delicate charm of Xishi? Just one glance and Bajie felt half his body go limp, his saliva flowing, as he rubbed his hands and exclaimed: “Oh my! Which immortal fairy has descended from the heavens this time? She’s even more beautiful than Chang’e in the Moon Palace!”

The Traveler’s Fiery Golden Eyes flashed, and he leaped up, pulling out his Golden-Hooped Rod and pointing it at Bajie’s nose, scolding: “Idiot! Don’t let outward appearances blind you! In this old Sun’s opinion, this woman’s demonic aura… uh, though not demonic aura, it’s a shrewd air of mercantile calculation! She’s clearly a formidable character, like a snake demon adorned in gold and silver!”

“Brother, don’t trick people, where are there any demons in Penacony?”

Bajie looked at the rich and beautiful Radiant Feldspar in Celestial Screen, his heart itching unbearably. He sat on a rock, squirming like he had needles in his backside, unable to restrain himself. Especially the two female Bodhisattvas in Celestial Screen, with skin as white as snow, completely disordered his lustful thoughts and emboldened his desire, making him unable to tear his eyes away.

In contrast, the others—Tripitaka clasped his hands and bowed his head, Wukong feigned disinterest, and Sha Wujing turned his back—not a single one stared at the two female Bodhisattvas in Celestial Screen for long.

“Sigh, if only I could go up there once, and enjoy myself for a day, it would be better than countless days in the mortal world.” After staring for a long time, Bajie was both greedy and annoyed, muttering softly.