Chapter 262: Aventurine's Slave Past Revealed? The public opinion isn't quite what I imagined?
Little Gui's live stream.
Following Aventurine's perspective.
The edges of the screen seemed to have fallen into some kind of light spectrum.
It was so colorful that it was a bit dazzling!
Everyone watching the players knew it clearly, too.
This signaled that Aventurine was growing weaker under the influence of the Baptism!
Guinaifen sighed: "Aventurine is so miserable~"
"To investigate intel, he's handing out gems on the street like a pyramid scheme promoter."
"And he has to suffer Sparkle's mockery…"
"But having said that."
"Sparkle is worthy of being called Director!"
"She told Aventurine a fact—besides Robin, there's another mute who meets the conditions in Penacony!"
"Who could this person be?"
"Little Gui thinks, there's a high probability it refers to our protagonist, the Trailblazer!"
Aventurine seemed to have gotten what he wanted from Sparkle.
Even though the patterns at the edges of the screen were becoming heavier, he still said with extreme confidence: "I will handle the rest myself: I will prepare a grand opening performance for the downfall of The Family. When it reaches the climax, the high walls will collapse, people will wake up, and those who cannot speak will open their mouths again—"
"—When that time comes, please press the button and set off a big firework to cheer me on. See you later, Fool."
Sparkle immediately let out a wanton laugh.
"To be spouting such big words at a time like this… but, it's a deal."
"You'd better not disappoint me, okay?"
...
"My God! how come Sparkle seems to know everything?"
"Did she really get the script?"
"As expected of Director!"
"Brother Aventurine, your defense is truly high. Being mocked by Sparkle like this, and your emotions are still so stable?"
"I'm starting to believe Aventurine might really be Preservation. Being able to withstand pressure like this, what else could he be if not Preservation?"
...
After the plot of Aventurine and Sparkle's conversation ended, another segment of Aventurine's memories suddenly appeared!
By now, the players were somewhat accustomed to it!
They were already calculating what kind of scenes would be shown in this memory.
The scene unfolded.
This time, it wasn't little Aventurine from his childhood.
At a glance, he was actually about the same age as the current Aventurine!
But in the scene, his hair was messy.
He was wearing a tattered prison uniform.
He appeared to be detained in a prison.
It formed a stark contrast to the shiny, glamorous Aventurine in everyone's impression!
In fact, many players didn't even react at first!
Until the [ indifferent male ] in the background spoke: "You're back, No. 35. Do you like your lucky charm?"
Aventurine: "Can a product code also be used as an lucky charm?"
"Silence. I didn't allow you to speak, hyena of Sigonia."
Aventurine: "…"
This scene directly stunned many players!
...
"Oh my god! What is going on!"
"It's one thing that his childhood was so miserable, being hunted by the Katicans people and living on the edge, but how come his teenage years were so miserable too?"
"My prisoner-Aventurine! Is it just 'it gets worse, not the worst'?"
"Sigonia has its own Dan Heng [ sad ]"
"Holy crap! So that string of numbers on Aventurine's neck is a product code?"
"This is the symbol of an Aventurine being a slave…"
"I thought it was some trendy culture and he got a matching tattoo!"
"Damn it! I'm crying to death!"
"This is nowhere near the Director Aventurine I know… If the plot hadn't shown it, I couldn't have imagined he had this kind of experience!"
"Scared the bowl and chopsticks right out of my hands!"
...
Next, there was something even more explosive!
According to that "slave owner," Aventurine was actually bought back for sixty Taanba [ red copper coins ]!
For many people, this was just the cost of a day's meal!
And the Aventurine of that year was only worth this price!
In an instant, many people in the barrage expressed that they wanted to travel back in time to buy Aventurine early…
At this time, Aventurine, who was a slave, suddenly said: "…I want to bet with you."
"Half of sixty, thirty coins… As long as I can come back alive, you have to give them to me. Do you dare to bet?"
The indifferent male let out an arrogant laugh: "Haha, want to bet with me? Sure, you've got guts!"
"—But sorry, that's impossible. Slave, don't forget your status. You don't even have the qualifications to sit at the table."
"You are just a chip, a life tossed out in someone else's hand. Either you help your master bring back more chips, or… don't come back at all."
"Everything, or nothing at all—don't make me lose face, lucky one."
...
The Reverie Hotel.
On-site.
Seeing this part of the plot, Aventurine couldn't help but take a deep breath.
Dead memories suddenly came back to life to attack him…
He subconsciously touched the string of codes on his neck.
A flash of stinging pain crossed his eyes.
Yes…
This really was the symbol of his slavery.
Even though he had reached his current position!
Just because of this string of codes, these past events…
He was still looked down upon by some people.
Ridiculed for his experience behind his back.
It could be said that this plot segment was an absolute "dark history" for any person in a high position!
And now, Feathered Spirit had actually placed this experience into the plot.
Now, everyone in the universe knew the fact that he used to be a slave!
Aventurine noticed that some people around him were already casting sympathetic and strange looks.
However, Aventurine smiled with relief.
He muttered to himself: "Everyone, do you want to see me flustered and furious?"
"Unfortunately, I've disappointed you."
"This is indeed my past, and also a turning point in my life, a gamble. Since I won, why should I reject this history?"
"Just like this string of codes on my neck."
"Hehe… I could have had it surgically removed, but I chose not to."
"Because this is a reminder to me, the motivation that drives me to keep moving forward."
"If you want to use this to humiliate me, feel free to come."
"Try and see if you can break my defenses?"
Nearby, the Family's Hound responsible for guarding Aventurine heard these words.
He wanted to say something.
But in the end, he didn't say it.
Another Hound was more direct.
He gave Aventurine a heavy pat on the shoulder.
A look of admiration actually appeared in his eyes!
"Brother, we're all men. Who doesn't have an unbearable past?"
"I really understand you!"
"No, I admire you."
"To be able to struggle up from such a desperate situation, the process must have been agonizing, right?"
Aventurine: "…"
"Ahem… Thanks."
"But let's not stand so close. It won't be good if your master sees us."
"Right, right, let's keep watching the plot!"
The two Hounds smiled at each other and then at Aventurine.
If Sunday wasn't still nearby, they probably would have wanted to become sworn brothers with Aventurine on the spot!
Aventurine tapped his own head.
Whether in reality or online.
The comments about him were actually quite different from what he imagined?
Not only were there no jeers or mockery as expected…
Instead, he gained everyone's sympathy and recognition?
What is this all about!
He is the big villain!
Is Feathered Spirit's character making going a bit off track?