Xingtetsu: You are not included in Elio's script!

Chapter 112 Roundtable Conference

"Diamond! What do you mean by this? As a senior executive of the company, you actually use these unrealistic accusations against us?"

At the solemn round table meeting, a senior voice pointed angrily at Diamond.

Diamond responded calmly, "Why get so excited? If I'm making this up, you can just deprive my subordinates of their authority or even suspend me from my position to prove my innocence."

"Do you really think this board meeting and this roundtable meeting are a joke?!"

Diamond sneered slightly, "In fact, I do intend to inject some fresh blood into the board of directors, such as my right-hand men."

"you!"

"Then let's vote on this matter. Those who agree light the green light, and those who disagree light the red light." As the words fell, the edge of Diamond's virtual image glowed green.

The voting was over and the results of three reds and four greens were displayed in front of everyone.

"Three reds and four greens. It looks like most people are on my side." Diamond had a smug smile on his face.

"Who is it! Who voted in favor! Such a decision will damage the reputation of our company!" The angry executive looked around, his sharp eyes sweeping over every virtual image that turned on the green light.

"Hmph, you should also think carefully about why such rumors are spreading. If we don't take action, I'm afraid the losses will be even greater." A virtual image with a green light slowly spoke.

"We are all part of the company and should consider the long-term interests of the company! Just because the participation of the Star Train was mentioned, have you decided to betray the beliefs of Cunhu and join Kaituo?" The angry senior executive slammed the table and stood up.

"Without exploration, there is no way to talk about preservation. Moreover, the value of preservation was not reflected in this incident. Facing the appearance of the star core, we chose to retreat. If the civilization of this planet is more advanced and they make this matter public, how will we bear the consequences?"

After these words were spoken, the angry senior executives were speechless, "Disband...disband! Damn it!" This person went offline immediately and left the table angrily, leaving the room full of silence and contemplation.

"Thank you all for voting yes. I'll take my leave now." Diamond said and logged off.

...

"Topa, I have two pieces of news, one good and one bad. Which one do you want to hear first?" Diamond's unique voice came through Topa's communicator.

When Topa heard Diamond's voice, he noticed that the voice changer seemed to have been turned off, revealing the original tone.

"Why did you turn off the voice changer?" Topa asked curiously. She could clearly recognize the soft female voice.

(Diamond is a woman in this book)

"I just logged off. I'm the only one here now, so there's no need to hide my identity." Diamond explained with a hint of relief in his voice.

"This is really unexpected...there are other people at the round table who are willing to help." Diamond's tone was a little teasing, as if he was talking about something funny.

“So…what was the result?” Topa asked anxiously, she wanted to know if the operation was successful.

"Of course it succeeded, but there was also a small 'punishment'." Diamond described it in a relaxed tone.

"Punishment? What is it?" Topa asked nervously, she was worried about some adverse consequences.

"I have informed Emerald of the details. She will explain everything to you. Good luck, Topa." Diamond said and ended the communication.

Soon, Topa's communicator rang again. It was Jade calling.

Topa quickly connected the communication.

"Topa, is everything going well on Yalilo?" Emerald's voice was gentle and concerned.

"I'm fine, Emerald. Diamond just mentioned that there was a 'punishment' and I don't quite understand what that means." Topa said truthfully.

"Oh, well... Actually it's not really a 'punishment' for you. You had already agreed to this arrangement before, so it's part of the plan." Jade explained.

"Diamond mentioned that some people on the board were dissatisfied with your performance, so they decided to send you directly to the next mission point - Pinoconi. However, since this was arranged before, it is not a punishment for you."

“So, Topa, are you satisfied with the result?” Emerald asked.

"Of course I am satisfied. This is simply perfect. The diamond was hung so quickly that I didn't have the chance to thank her properly. Can you help me convey my gratitude to her as the diamond's agent?" Topa said gratefully.

"Oh, Little Topa, please don't call me that. Although you and I are in a superior-subordinate relationship, it was that person who recommended you after all. I don't want to be bound by a position in the company, so just call me Jade. In private, we are actually more like friends." Jade said with a smile, her tone full of kindness.

"Mr. Debisky...is he okay?" Topa asked.

"He... has gone to retire. I don't know which planet he has gone to. Don't worry too much." Jade said.

"Okay.. so the time for going to Pinoconni is still after March?"

"Well, that hasn't changed."

"Is that so... Then I'll disconnect. They are still waiting for me." Topa said.

"Okay, call me if you miss me~"

After saying that, he hung up the phone.

Topa returned to the group and recounted what had just happened.

"Is that so? Ms. Diamond has been a great help..." Bronya said.

"Okay, now that this matter is over, let's get everyone else together and go to the Goethe Hotel," Bronya recommended.

"Great, I haven't tasted the food here yet!" Topa became interested instantly.

"Ding~ Mission completed, the truth, pay off the debt out of your own pocket or cancel the debt, mission rewards: Topal's favorability +10, Emerald's favorability +10, Yalilo 6's all characters' favorability +10, Destiny +1"

"Ding~ Clara and Shiluva's favorability has reached 60 respectively, and 4000 Dome Coins have been obtained."

...

Everyone walked back.

Suddenly, Topa's attention was attracted by a strange creature on the snow nearby.

"What is that..." Topa's voice revealed a hint of confusion.

"It looks like... a dire bear?" Bronya looked at the sleeping bear carefully, with a surprised expression on her face. "How is this possible? Aren't dire bears extinct?"

At this moment, Zhang Zhang suddenly jumped off Topa's shoulder and ran lightly towards the ice bear.

"Hehe~" Zhang Zhang seemed to be communicating with the little bear.

The ice bear seemed to be awakened by the gentle call. It blinked its eyes and its semicircular ears fluttered slightly.

"Woo...Guwu!" The little bear hummed softly, as if responding to Zhang Zhang.

"Wow, it's so cute!" Topa was attracted by the cute appearance of the little bear. She quickly walked forward and squatted in front of the little bear.

The little bear hummed again and held out his hands as if asking for a hug.

Topa's heart was filled with joy, and she carefully picked up the little bear with both hands.

It was lighter than he had imagined. As his ten fingers gently penetrated into the soft area where hair and fat overlapped, a warmth spread along Topa's palm.

"Wow~ It's so furry, I love it!"

She turned back to look at Bronya, her eyes full of expectation: "Ms. Bronya, can I take it home to raise it?"

Bronya thought for a moment and replied, "Well... theoretically, it is possible. We don't know how to domesticate this extinct creature. If something goes wrong during the breeding process, it may cause unnecessary harm to it."

After hearing this, Topa frowned slightly, but looking at the cute little bear in her arms, she couldn't bear to put it down.

"Well...little bear, I will call you...Snowball from now on!" Topa looked at the little bear in his arms tenderly and gave it a cute name.

Snowball seemed quite satisfied with the name "Snowball". It rubbed gently in Topa's arms, as if expressing joy and closeness.

When Topa saw this, most of her worries disappeared immediately, and she became more determined to take good care of this unexpected little guy.

Bronya looked at Topa and realized that she had made the right decision.

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