"You want Mr. Takagi to be your subordinate?"
Serval blinked and asked Topaz with a surprised expression.
"Is there a problem?"
"Why does everyone have such an expression?"
Topaz tilted her head, looking at Serval, Natasha, La Signora, and others with some confusion.
"I just think Mr. Takagi probably doesn't need to work for you."
Serval said, looking at Mr. Takagi.
"Is that so." Topaz turned to look at Mr. Takagi:
"It seems your tourism business is doing quite well, the people of Belobog seem to highly recognize your business."
"It's not bad, I've earned quite a bit recently." Mr. Takagi smiled.
Although, the travel expenses paid to him by The Doctor, La Signora, and others were not actually that much. But by leading two groups of passengers, including Barbara and La Signora, to travel in the Universe, he also received quite a few rewards from the System. These rewards, converted into credit points, were a considerable sum.
"Perhaps you've earned quite a few credit points."
"But please believe me, if you join the IPC with your abilities, you can achieve even greater returns."
"In addition, you can find more self-worth in your work at the IPC."
"These values are more important than earning credit points."
Topaz placed her hand on her chest and said solemnly to Mr. Takagi. Clearly, she still hadn't given up on the idea of having Mr. Takagi work by her side. There was nothing she could do, after all, Bubble on Mr. Takagi's shoulder was simply too attractive to her.
"That may be true, but I think continuing my travel agency business will be more conducive to realizing my value."
"Also, compared to my affairs here, Ms. Topaz, don't you have something more important to do?"
"For example, something related to Belobog's debt problem?"
Mr. Takagi said.
"It seems you really like your travel agency business."
"In that case, how about we exchange contact information?"
"Perhaps I can participate in one of your travel agency trips later."
Topaz took out her phone and said.
"Of course, I think we can also exchange experiences on raising Trotters."
Mr. Takagi nodded, took out his phone, and accepted Topaz's friend request.
"Then we'll talk later."
"I need to go meet the new Supreme Guardian of Belobog now to discuss Belobog's debt."
Topaz put her phone back in her pocket and said.
Mr. Takagi: "I also happen to be planning to meet the Supreme Guardian, Bronya, to discuss tourism projects. How about we go together?"
Topaz: "Is that so? What a coincidence. Then let's go together."
Being able to spend more time with Bubble, Topaz naturally wouldn't refuse. Thus, Mr. Takagi, Serval, Lisa, and Topaz's group walked towards the palace where the Supreme Guardian was located. The few of them walked at a good pace, and soon, everyone arrived at Qlipoth Fort where Bronya was located. Coincidentally, another group of passengers from Teyvat led by Seele was also in Bronya's office.
"Lord Takagi!"
"I finally get to see you in person, I'm so happy."
Bennett, the adventurer from Mondstadt, excitedly ran up to Mr. Takagi as soon as he saw him. As an adventurer, Bennett particularly admired Mr. Takagi, who was a Nameless.
"You must be Bennett. I've heard of you."
"I heard your luck is a bit too 'good'."
"Speaking of which, how was your trip in Belobog?"
"You didn't run into anything bad too often, did you?"
Lord Takagi asked curiously.
"I didn't expect news of my bad luck to reach even Lord Takagi's ears."
"Although my luck in Belobog didn't seem much better."
"But with everyone's help, I wasn't really affected."
Bennett rubbed the back of his head awkwardly, looking at Amber, Eula, Noelle, and the others behind him. Finally, he gave a deep look at Morax, who was dressed in divine attire. This route from Mondstadt to Belobog, Bennett originally thought it was a huge stroke of luck just to get a ticket. As a result, being able to travel with the God of Liyue made Bennett even wonder if his luck had turned around.
"Lord Takagi, we meet again."
Morax stopped in front of Takagi and said kindly.
"Yes, we meet again."
"I didn't expect you could get a ticket in Mondstadt."
"Did you give Barbatos some benefit, or perhaps make a contract with him?"
Takagi said to Morax with a smile, while also greeting Amber, Noelle, and Eula. The three naturally responded enthusiastically.
"I did make a contract with him."
"If Liyue is also fortunate enough to open another route in the future,"
"He will also have a high possibility of traveling to a new tourist destination through that route."
Morax stated directly without hiding anything.
[Tartaglia: As expected, there was indeed a transaction between the God of Mondstadt and the God of Liyue.]
[Venti: Ehe.]
[Ningguang: This is also good. It's a part of the friendly diplomatic relations between Liyue and Mondstadt.]
[Jean: Indeed.]
[Yae Miko: What a pity. If the God of our country could be like the Gods of Liyue and Mondstadt, perhaps we could also get more opportunities to explore the Universe.]
[Charlotte: Since the God of Liyue can travel to the Universe this way, can Furina also travel to the Universe this way?]
[Arlecchino: The God of Mondstadt and the God of Liyue are the first generation of the Teyvat Seven Archons, while the current Hydro Archon Furina is a second-generation God. She and Barbatos, the God of Mondstadt, likely don't know each other.]
[Furina: ...]
[Nilou: Can Lesser Lord Kusanali travel to the Universe through a similar method?]
[Grand Sage Azar: Lesser Lord Kusanali is not Greater Lord Rukkhadevata. The God of Mondstadt doesn't know Lesser Lord Kusanali, so why would he allow her to travel to the Universe through Mondstadt's route?]
[Venti: No, I know Lesser Lord Kusanali. And if Lesser Lord Kusanali is interested, it's not that I wouldn't allow her to travel to Belobog through Mondstadt's route.]
[Venti: Of course, I actually think Lesser Lord Kusanali can reach Belobog without using Mondstadt's route.]
[Grand Sage Azar: ...]
"I see, such exchanges between you are also quite good."
"As for Liyue's route, you don't need to be too anxious."
"After I finish this trip with Lisa, La Signora, and the others,"
"It will be about time to start working on the Xianzhou tourism project."
Takagi said to Morax.
"That is excellent news."
Morax nodded and said.
"Not just Belobog, you also want to develop tourism projects on the Xianzhou?"
"It seems your travel agency isn't the small travel agency you claimed it to be."
Topaz rested her chin on one hand, saying thoughtfully to Takagi.
"In terms of size and number of people, my travel agency is indeed very small."
Takagi said to Topaz, then turned to look at Bronya walking towards them.
"Bronya, I plan to open a tourist route from Belobog to Mondstadt."
"What do you think?"
Takagi asked.
"A route from Belobog to Mondstadt?"
"Does that mean we can also travel to Mondstadt?"
Seele asked in surprise.
"That's right. I think it's about time the people of Belobog get to broaden their horizons in other worlds."
"Of course, I hope the people of Belobog who go to Mondstadt will strictly abide by the tourism rules."
"Don't cause trouble for the local world."
"Naturally, if there's any trouble from Mondstadt or Teyvat that seeks out the travelers from Belobog,"
"Then I can understand the travelers from Belobog acting in self-defense."
Takagi said.
"Lord Takagi, I naturally have no objection to your proposal."
"As the Supreme Guardian, I agree to establish a route between Belobog and Mondstadt."
"I will also caution the people of Belobog who might go to Mondstadt to abide by Mondstadt's rules."
Bronya said with a smile.
"Alright, then I'll find a time later to bring you and Acting Grand Master Jean together to sign a supplementary agreement for the tourism project."
Takagi said.
"Acting Grand Master Jean? After meeting a few Knights of the Knights of Favonius, I do miss Acting Grand Master Jean a bit."
Bronya looked at Amber, Eula, and Noelle, and said.
"Excuse me, although it might be inappropriate to interrupt your conversation at this time."
"But I think I must step forward now."
Topaz took two steps forward, standing between Takagi and Bronya.
"This is...?"
Bronya looked at Topaz doubtfully.
"Hello, current Supreme Guardian of Belobog."
"I am Topaz, from the IPC's Strategic Investment Department."
"I am here to discuss the issue of Belobog's outstanding debt with you, the Supreme Guardian."
Topaz maintained a faint smile and said to Bronya.
"Topaz! The IPC, Strategic Investment Department?!"
Bronya looked at Topaz with surprise and suspicion. She naturally knew the name Topaz. Takagi had mentioned her before. Among the many debt collectors from the IPC, Topaz was considered one of the more friendly types. However, she didn't know what Topaz looked like.
Bronya looked somewhat doubtfully at Takagi, who had come to the Supreme Guardian's office area with Topaz, wanting to confirm Topaz's identity through Takagi...
"She is indeed from the IPC."
"A P45-level IPC employee."
"One of the Ten Stonehearts led by 'Diamond', the head of the Strategic Investment Department."
Takagi nodded.
[Dori: What, this woman is a P45 level employee?!]
[Dehya: What about P45 level, why are you so surprised?]
[Dori: Have you forgotten the IPC's recruitment advertisement that Takagi showed us before? In that advertisement, the highest level IPC employee displayed was only P47 level!]
[Ningguang: Indeed! Topaz doesn't look old, but she can become a P45 level IPC employee. Her talent must be extremely high.]
[Beidou: In a way, you are somewhat similar to her, Ningguang.]
[Ningguang: Although I have achieved some success, compared to Topaz, perhaps my achievements are not worth mentioning at all.]
[Beidou: That being said, if you join the IPC, you should also be able to quickly achieve a good rank.]
[Ningguang: Who knows. Speaking of which, the IPC actually sent a P45 level employee to Belobog to collect debt. Without Lord Takagi's help, it would probably be difficult for Belobog to avoid this debt.]
"You actually know so much about me?"
Topaz looked at Takagi in surprise.
"You became a member of the Ten Stonehearts at such a young age."
"For someone so famous, it's not uncommon for me to have heard of you, right?"
Takagi said.
"So, you refused my invitation knowing my specific identity?"
Topaz asked.
Takagi smiled and nodded.
"I see... It seems you really like the tourism agency business you are doing."
Topaz's brows furrowed tightly. If Topaz had been confident at first that Takagi would be willing to work by her side after revealing her identity as one of the Ten Stonehearts, but now, Takagi clearly stated that he chose to refuse her after knowing her true identity. This directly indicates that Takagi has no intention of working for the IPC at all. Naturally, she would likely lose the chance to pet two Trotters anytime, anywhere in the future.
"Never mind, let's talk about business first."
Topaz let out a breath and looked up at Takagi.
"Takagi, perhaps you don't know, there is a debt between Belobog and the IPC."
"Because the amount of this debt is too large, you probably won't be able to continue doing tourism business with Belobog."
Topaz said.
"Is that so."
Takagi raised an eyebrow, silently took out his phone, and turned on the recording function as Asta had instructed.
"That's right." Topaz didn't know what Takagi was doing. After nodding, she turned to look at Bronya.
"Miss Bronya should be aware of the debt issue between Belobog and the IPC, right?"
Topaz asked.
"Yes, I know."
Bronya nodded calmly. Although Topaz's identity surprised her for a moment, thinking of the black card Takagi gave her, Bronya's mood calmed down considerably.
"You are very calm, Miss Bronya."
"Presumably, you have already made the necessary mental preparations, right?"
"Since that's the case, I will give you my solution."
"Considering that Belobog has no way to pay such an astronomical fee, I have chosen a solution that is friendly enough to both the IPC and Belobog."
Topaz said.
"Miss Topaz, I think Belobog doesn't need the solution you mentioned."
"Belobog can repay this debt to the IPC."
Bronya shook her head and reached into her pocket. There was the black card Takagi gave her. Since receiving this black card, she had kept it with her, not daring to let it leave her side, afraid that her oversight would cause Belobog to lose the opportunity for free development.
"Miss Bronya, you may not know."
"The assets borrowed by Belobog's first Supreme Guardian from the IPC have grown into an astronomical figure by now."
"Perhaps after Belobog connects with the Universe, it will also be able to earn a lot of credit points on its own."
"However, the credit points earned by Belobog are still vastly different compared to the debt owed to the IPC."
"Even if the IPC agrees to let Belobog repay in installments, the speed at which Belobog earns credit points is far slower than the speed at which the debt grows."
"Moreover, the IPC won't agree to let Belobog repay this debt in installments, right?"
Topaz shook her head and said to Bronya, who had already touched the black card in her pocket.