Damn it, something's wrong with the gacha I got.

With her arms crossed, Qiong concluded, "It seems that not everyone in the company is a good person. I should remind Himeko to be more careful when we get back."

Tapa: "…………"

She sighed silently to herself.

Good news never travels far, but bad news travels fast.

She personally despised the ruthless methods employed by the radical colleagues in the market development department.

But within the same colossal company, the barriers and competition between departments were incredibly complex, and she was powerless to change anything.

Moreover, recent rumors suggest that the head of the market development department is ambitiously vying for the next board seat.

"Ahem," Toppa coughed lightly, calming his momentarily fluctuating emotions. His face regained its slightly helpless yet resolute expression.

"Gentlemen, the operating style of the Market Development Department has never been quite in sync with the philosophy of our Strategic Investment Department. The company system is huge, and the departments are numerous. I hope that you will not form a stereotype of the entire company because of the misdeeds of a few departments."

Her tone was frank, with a hint of drawing a clear line.

After speaking, she turned to Bronya, who had been silently observing everything, and gave a graceful curtsy.

“Miss Great Guardian, it seems you have more important guests to attend to today. As for the matters we discussed earlier, I will visit you another day to discuss them in detail. I won’t bother you any longer.”

As soon as she finished speaking, Topali landed and turned around, her high heels clicking crisply and rhythmically on the stone slabs, and her figure quickly disappeared at the end of the Kripper Fort corridor.

Bronya watched Topa disappear from sight, her expression softening slightly, but she still looked distressed.

"Bronya, are you alright? What did that Miss Topa want with you about?"

Chen Bai noticed Bronya's expression and asked.

"Sigh~ Actually, it's like this, I didn't want to trouble you guys, but..."

Bronya sighed softly and recounted the whole story.

It turns out that 700 years ago, before the cold wave arrived, Berlberg borrowed money from the Star Peace Corporation to purchase various supplies in order to resist the large-scale invasion of the Antimatter Legion, promising to repay it within 280 years.

However, when the cold wave arrived, the company's employees left one after another, and Yalilo VI and Huanyu completely lost contact, so the loan naturally became a bad debt.

Until recently, after the Star Core Crisis subsided and the cold wave receded, Arillow VI resumed external communications, and the people from the Star Peace Corporation happened to arrive here to collect their debts.

After hearing this, Chen Bai and the others looked at each other in bewilderment.

I was originally excited to attend the celebration, but I never expected to encounter this kind of thing.

"What the hell! That's outrageous! The people in the company are such snobs. How can Belloberg possibly pay off his debts now? And didn't they just leave and abandon us in the first place?"

March 7th, he said in a huff.

“I also think the company’s behavior is not good.” Xing nodded.

"However, this matter was later resolved."

Qiong was referring to Belloberg from his world, because he had experienced a similar scenario before, which was probably also about Belloberg owing debts.

"Oh? How did you solve that?" Chen Bai asked, intrigued.

"I can't explain the specifics, but basically, we later showed Toppa from our world the giant robot from Bellberg. We originally wanted it to offset the debt, but Bronya objected. In the end, Toppa offered a plan to postpone the debt repayment."

Qiong scratched his head and replied.

"A giant robot? You mean the [Creation Engine]?"

Chen Bai was deeply impressed by the robot that was taller than a small mountain. If he hadn't turned the Creation Engine into a mechanical cat himself, they would probably have been smashed into mincemeat.

"Hey Chen Bai, what are you guys talking about?"

Bronya, who was standing to the side, was completely baffled by their conversation.

March 7th gave a look that seemed to say, "Should we tell Bronya Qiong the truth about her origins?"

Chen Bai understood, nodded, organized his thoughts, and began to explain to Bronya:

“Bronya, here’s the thing, Qiong actually…”

Bronya was increasingly shocked as she listened, never expecting that this gray-haired male was actually from another parallel world!

No wonder when the group came in, she thought Qiong and Xing looked like the same person, and even thought they were twins.

This is unbelievable!

"Huh? Where did this little pig come from?"

Just then, Chen Bai suddenly noticed a small pig-like creature with gilded colors next to the Pharmacist Cat. It looked like it had been inhaling catnip and was completely absorbed in it.

Chapter 110 Its figure is quite plump~

P.S.: I forgot to mention that Sora's timeline is when she first joined PinoConni. I added a small patch to the previous chapter; sometimes I forget details while writing...

.......dividing line......

Qiong gazed at the pinkish creature, which was a full size larger than the usual type, and spoke somewhat uncertainly:

"This...could it be a dimensional avatar? And judging by its size, it looks like the one Topa carries around? I think its name is JJ."

"Dimensional blobs? What kind of creatures are those?"

Chen Bai's gaze was instantly drawn to the round, floating figure.

He subconsciously pursed his lips, his voice revealing a pure appreciation for the "ingredients":

"It looks like a special little pig... but its figure is certainly quite plump."

A suspicious glint of light seemed to appear and disappear at the corner of his mouth.

"Hey! You're focusing on the wrong thing!"

On March 7th, she helplessly rubbed her forehead and then explained:

"Dimensional sprites are very peculiar creatures. They are said to live in dimensional rifts. I heard Himeko tell me that they have a special ability called 'dimensional leap,' which allows them to 'whoosh' into spatial rifts and escape when they encounter danger. They are very difficult to catch."

Chen Bai suddenly understood and succinctly summarized his conclusion:

"I understand, it's a kind of dimensional pig with exceptional escape skills."

His gaze remained fixed on the plump creature, as if assessing its flesh.

Suddenly, Zhang Zhang felt a chill, as if something dirty was watching her.

Just as the group was examining the round, chubby dimensional piggy bank, Yakushi-nyan gently wiggled its tail and let out a knowing gurgle.

"Meow~ This child seems to have been attracted by the abundant aura that naturally flows around me." His voice was ethereal and calm.

"I see." Chen Bai suddenly realized, looking at the little pig that was trying to touch the faintly glowing hooves of the Fengrao Black Deer with its nose.

"I knew it! This little thing is so bold and incredibly clever. Why didn't it hide or run away? Instead, it came right up to us."

It turns out that it was attracted by the life force of a higher level, just like a small animal instinctively drawn to a source of warmth.

He suddenly remembered something and instructed the pharmacist cat:

"By the way, Master Pharmacist, please don't bestow any blessings upon this little guy. If its owner finds out that their pet has developed some unusual behavior, then there will be big trouble."

"I know my limits, meow~" The pharmacist meow gracefully wagged its tail, indicating its agreement.

"Ah, speaking of the master!" March 7's thoughts were pulled back.

She pointed to the dimensional pig that had gone too far and started trying to rub its round body against the black deer's legs.

"The account is here. Miss Topa must be frantically looking for it right now, right? Shouldn't we try to find a way to send it back?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Bai shook his head, his face clearly stating "No trouble," and said in a flat tone:

"No need. We'll just wait here and do what we need to do. Why bother looking for the owner of a piglet that runs off on its own and is particularly good at escaping?"

He chuckled. "I don't have that kind of leisure time. We've just arrived in Belleburg, and it's time to find a place to rest."

He's not the leader of the Knights of Favonius next door, nor is he the blond guy next door; he wouldn't do something so thankless and exhausting.

"Okay, you have a point..."

After thinking about it, March 7th felt that although Chen Bai's attitude was a bit cold, his words, though rough, were not unreasonable.

She looked at Zhang Zhang, who seemed to have already taken Xuan Lu as her new backer and was enjoying it immensely.

"It seems we'll have to take this little guy in temporarily until Miss Topa finds him. Hopefully, Miss Topa will come soon."

"So, Bronya, do you have any preliminary plans regarding the debt to the Star Peace Corporation? Are you considering using the Creation Engine as a bargaining chip, or... do you already have other solutions?"

Chen Bai stopped dwelling on the topic of Dimensional Puff and instead asked Bronya.

Xing: "If you need our help, just ask, as long as it's within our capabilities."

“Although we may not have enough money to help you pay off that debt, we at Wumingke still have some influence. Perhaps we can talk to you and get the debt postponed for a while.”

March 7th also echoed this sentiment.

“I think we shouldn’t rely solely on our anonymous clients to discuss this. The company itself is a huge capital monopoly, and they are usually profit-driven. And just like what Qiong experienced, even a successful debt extension is a source of pressure for the revitalized Berloburg people. And how do you know the company won’t raise interest rates?”

Chen Bai felt that it was best not to overestimate the moral standards of the Star Peace Corporation, even the strategic investment department, which had a somewhat good reputation.

After all, these global giants will not give up any possibility of squeezing profits.

Arillow VI had been out of touch for centuries, and many things had to be started from scratch.

Now, a huge debt has fallen from the sky. Even if Bronya agrees to extend the period, the debt will not be eliminated. On the contrary, it may snowball due to various problems.

Moreover, it's incredibly unfair to the people of Belloberg today.

"But we do indeed owe this debt..."

Bronya was silent for a moment before speaking.

Chen Bai understood what she meant, and offered a word of comfort:

“I know your concerns, Bronya. Paying back debts is a matter of course, but it depends on the circumstances. Originally, the company treated it as bad debt because of the Star Core Cold Wave, but now they're like flies, smelling the scent of profit... In my opinion, they're just taking advantage of the situation!”

Chen Bai paused for a moment, then continued:

"Belloberg's debt is an indisputable fact, but the impact of the Star Core and the cold wave on Yalilo VI is purely due to force majeure, something that even your Great Guardians at the time could not have foreseen. The company took advantage of this loophole to try and devour your entire planet."

“But I suggest, Bronya, if you really want to negotiate, you can look through the contracts you signed with them in the past to see if there are any provisions for handling ‘force majeure’ situations. Perhaps that could get a large portion of Belloberg’s debt waived.”

"In addition, we will also help you see if the company has any shady history when it agreed to this debt with Belloberg. If we can find it, we may be able to put them in a difficult position."

After listening to Chen Bai's words, Bronya took a deep breath and made a decision:

"I understand. I will take your suggestion. Thank you again."

She gave Chen Bai and the others a slight bow.

March 7th quickly helped her up: "Don't be so polite, aren't we friends?"

Bronya smiled slightly: "Yes, we are friends."

Chapter 111 Topa: Accountant, how could you do this?

Belleberg, Lower District

Toppa walked briskly, the echo of her high heels particularly clear in the empty maintenance passage, but her thoughts were completely immersed in analyzing the meeting she had just had.

"That nameless guest named Chen Bai..."

“Those nameless guests…”

The figures inside Cripper Castle flashed through her mind.

Apart from the lively pink-haired girl, March 7th, who has a relatively complete record in the company's intelligence database.

The information about the other three—Chen Bai, Xing, and Qiong—is suspiciously scarce, almost nonexistent.

Moreover, the little gray-haired boy named Qiong seems to know the peacock named Shajin.

Judging from his expression and actions, it seems that their relationship is not as simple as just having met before.

As for Xing, information indicates that she did not stay on the Star Train for long, and what is more noteworthy is the Star Core within her body that serves as the power source.

However, her origins remain a mystery, and when the company's intelligence network tries to access her past, it seems to encounter an impenetrable wall.

What Toppa found most perplexing was the young man named Chen Bai, whose past was unusually clean, like a blank sheet of paper.