Chapter 126: "Topaz: All Hail [Feathered Spirit], I have been chosen!"
Jarilo-VI, Suburban Snow Plain.
Topaz was walking slowly alone on this snow plain.
Numby beside her occasionally burrowed into snow piles and rolled out, having a great time.
Topaz wasn't here to enjoy the snow or take a walk.
Wearing headphones, her expression was serious.
Because their [ Strategic Investment Department ] was having a voice conference.
So.
She specifically chose this secluded spot.
" Everyone, the recent popularity of 'Honkai: Star Rail' has had a significant impact on the company, I believe you've all seen it."
" First, capital chains in various places were diverted, then the Stellaron Hunter Kafka invaded a news studio just to endorse her in-game self..."
" Regarding these events, does anyone have any opinions they'd like to share?"
After the woman finished speaking.
No one responded.
Everyone collectively chose to play dead at this moment.
As if they had all gone offline!
Even Topaz seemed not to have heard, casually kicking a small branch by a snow pile.
" Ahem..."
The woman seemed a little awkward.
She switched to a less " official " tone and said in a low voice: " Everyone, this is an internal meeting of our [ Strategic Investment Department ], you don't need to be so reserved."
" I won't take your words as some kind of directional strategic preparation."
" I just want to hear everyone's opinions before the big wave arrives."
As soon as she said this.
Several sighs of relief immediately sounded.
A man's voice spoke up.
Topaz immediately recognized it, it was that guy, Aventurine.
" How do I see it?"
" Of course, I'm watching while drinking fine wine!"
" We're not those old guys from the [ Market Development Department ], the popularity of 'Honkai: Star Rail' is definitely their biggest worry, what does it have to do with our [ Strategic Investment Department ]?"
" As long as we do our job well, every step is foolproof; even if a big wave hits, it won't drown us."
Topaz couldn't help but laugh out loud.
She said, " As expected of Director Aventurine, still as confident as ever."
" But I think, in this kind of environment, your confidence is a bit too blind."
" 'Honkai: Star Rail' has already had a significant impact on all industries, don't think our [ Market Development Department ] can just protect itself."
" To be honest, the debt collection mission I went to Jarilo-VI for was influenced by this game..."
Someone immediately pursued: " Oh? What kind of influence, Director Topaz, why don't you share your experience so that we colleagues can prevent it before it happens?"
However.
Topaz's voice became smaller and smaller.
Finally, it completely disappeared from the voice conference.
The woman who spoke first called out: " Director Topaz? Topaz?"
" Director Topaz's business ability has always been the benchmark of our department; she would never leave midway without reason; she must have encountered some unexpected situation."
" Everyone, check your respective navigation charts. Whoever is closer to Director Topaz, quickly go and support her!"
Aventurine, who had just left Jarilo-VI not long ago:"..."
On the snow plain.
Topaz felt her eyelids getting heavier and heavier.
An irresistible drowsiness swept over her.
With a " thump", she fell onto the snow.
Seeing this, Numby.
Ran to Topaz's side and checked if Topaz was still breathing!
Sensing that Topaz had only fallen asleep and her breathing was still even, it seemed to shake its head a little disappointedly.
Time to play in the snow!
In the dream.
Topaz looked around at the vast whiteness.
She pinched her face in confusion: " Am I... dreaming?"
" How did I fall asleep halfway through the voice conference?"
" I haven't been staying up late recently!"
" And this dream... hiss, why does the pain feel so real!?"
Just then.
A voice drifted over.
" I pulled you into the dream."
In front of Topaz, a young man with white hair and an extraordinary temperament appeared.
"...You are?"
" The developer of 'Honkai: Star Rail', Feathered Spirit."
Upon hearing this name.
Topaz immediately gasped!
And Lin Yu made a " please " gesture.
Instantly.
The surrounding scene changed into an elegant, bright coffee shop.
The two were in a quiet private room, and there was a cup of coffee in front of each of them on the table.
" I apologize for contacting you in this way without permission."
" No, no, no! What are you talking about!"
" It is my honor to receive your appreciation."
Seeing the other person sit down first.
Topaz quickly sat down as well.
Undoubtedly!
Someone with such incredible means must be that legendary big shot!
Topaz tried a sip of coffee.
The temperature was just right.
The aroma of the coffee was refreshing.
The fact that objects created casually in a dream could reach such a level of detail demonstrated Feathered Spirit's power from the side!
The person the entire universe was searching for!
The person the company used all its resources to find, but couldn't even find a single strand of his hair...
Was actually sitting calmly opposite her, drinking coffee with her!
How could Topaz not be excited?
" Gulp..."
Normally, she was very elegant when drinking coffee, but today she might have been too excited, even a little nervous.
She secretly glanced again with the corner of her eye.
" Tsk, tsk, tsk..."
" Look at his temperament!"
" You can tell he's a big shot at a glance."
" Even when meeting [ Diamond ], I didn't feel this much pressure..."
" Is he an Emanator?... No, no, that's too low!"
" An Aeon?!... Hmm, very possible!"
" Even if not, he's probably close to reaching that level."
Topaz didn't know what to say.
She supposed this counted as an audience with this Aeon of [ Game ]...
She wondered what the other party's purpose was?
Lin Yu naturally sensed everything Topaz was imagining.
The Aeon of [ Game ]?
That's a good identity.
He could use that as his alias in the future.
Seeing that the time was right.
He spoke: " I noticed your actions on Belobog."
" Therefore."
" In the next version."
" I plan to make your debt collection trip to Jarilo-VI into a story and add it to 'Honkai: Star Rail'."
Topaz was dumbfounded.
What?
He was going to make her debt collection into a story?
This was just one of her ordinary tasks among the company's many businesses.
Right!
It was because of this planet!
Jarilo-VI!
This was a planet favored by Feathered Spirit!
She just happened to take on a related mission.
Suddenly.
Topaz had a realization!
No wonder Bronya so firmly opposed the company getting involved with Jarilo-VI!
She really gambled correctly!
As long as the planet Jarilo-VI remained in the hands of the Belobog people, it would be valuable to Feathered Spirit!
It was equivalent to having another Aeon of [ Game ] as their backer, in addition to [ Preservation ]!
And this Aeon of [ Game ] wasn't like other Aeons, completely ignoring and being indifferent to the human world.
Quite the opposite!
This god was the kind of being who specifically observed the universe and reality.
Thank goodness!
She had made the right choice!
See, this brought Feathered Spirit's attention!
Just as Topaz was affirming herself.
Lin Yu's next words.
Shocked her so much she almost thought she was dreaming!
No.
It seemed she was already dreaming!
"...Furthermore."
" I will also introduce [ Topaz ] as a limited 5-star character."
Topaz was completely stunned!
Fortunately.
As one of the company's [ Ten Stonehearts ].
She had seen her share of big scenes.
After her heart pounded for a minute, she pretended to be calm and asked: " But..."
" After all, I am an employee of the [ Company ], doing this... isn't it not very good...?"
What Topaz meant was,
Would her identity affect the popularity and content of 'Honkai: Star Rail'?
After all, the people who became playable characters in the game.
Were all individuals with ideals, romantic flair, and distinct personalities.
Like the Astral Express Crew, the Stellaron Hunters...
Topaz felt that she herself didn't seem to have anything special.
" I understand."
" Your company's employees, they always act for profit..."
Topaz heard this.
Her expression immediately changed dramatically!
He misunderstood!
Big shot Feathered Spirit!
She quickly explained: " How dare I ask you for money!?"
" It is my honor to appear in 'Honkai: Star Rail' and become a controllable character!"
" I should be paying you a production fee!"
" Anything you need, just ask!"
" For example, like Kafka introducing her own abilities, I have absolutely no problem with that!"
" If you think it's not suitable, even Numby can go on!"
Lin Yu smiled inwardly.
His goal had been achieved.
" Very well."
" If needed, I will contact you again."
" Okay, okay, please take your time, I will look forward to the day the new version arrives!".