Xingtie: Can’t you just let me focus on completing the commissions?

Limited by the amount of information available, Walter couldn't quite understand the point of this member of the Stoneheart Ten trying to win over the nameless passengers of the Star Train. After all, the nameless passengers weren't a major force in the Star Sea at the moment, and it was simply impossible for them to become the rock that would overwhelm the family.

"Let's stir up trouble."

"Perhaps we are just one of those who were dragged into this situation by him."

Ji 393 has a fairly clear understanding of her factional position within the Starry Sky Train. Even with the support of the train crew, it's nothing more than a trivial shout from her family.

"What Sand Gold really wants is to surround us all around him and hide his true nature... Wait, with such a grand show of winning us over, could he be a pawn that's been pushed to the forefront?"

Himeko frowned slightly. At this moment, she also couldn't understand why Sand Gold would invite them to such a public event.

"Or perhaps, he intends for everyone to believe that he is just a pawn?"

Emiya narrowed his eyes and spoke meaningfully.

"The more obvious his actions are, the more the other party will care. Every move he makes will be magnified and analyzed, and the chain of suspicion will accumulate layer by layer. If he makes enough small moves, he can influence the family's judgment."

"After a sufficient chain of suspicion has been formed, if the company sends more of the Stone Heart Ten people, and if a Pinocone shareholder then appears willing to talk to the company... these conflicts will be completely intensified, causing the chain of suspicion to explode and the family's top management to start fighting amongst themselves."

(chdd)

“What you said, Emiya, is indeed a possibility. However, if he makes too many small moves, he will likely clash with his family members beforehand. Entering the game alone... if he is not careful, he himself may perish in this Pinocchio.”

"That person isn't afraid of these things."

Emiya gazed at the man waving at them from the front of the reception hall not far away, and spoke softly.

"He's a complete gambler."

"My favorite type of gambler is the one who goes all in on everything."

……

"I have already introduced myself, so I will not stand on ceremony now. Ladies and gentlemen, I am Sand King. I have invited you here today because I have a business deal to discuss with you."

Instead of choosing a more private meeting room, they met in a corner of a large, noisy bar. Sand Gold calmly addressed the train crew,

"You all accomplished many great things on the Luofu Immortal Ship, driving out the Bu Li people, defeating the Great Lord of Annihilation, and destroying the Secret Teachings of the Medicine King... I heard that the Star Train has only been running again for a few years, yet it already possesses such terrifying strength. You have not failed the glory of the Nameless Guest in the Star Sea."

"There's no need to flatter us any further, Mr. Sand Gold. Please explain your purpose."

"It's simple, I want to take a gamble with you all."

He smiled and took out several dice and a dice cup from his pocket, his beautiful, rainbow-like eyes narrowing as he softly said,

"If I win, I would like to ask you all to do me a small favor."

"If I lose, I will cover all your expenses, and I will not bother you again."

Is this really just a smokescreen, a way to pass off the real thing as the real thing?

Walter and Himeko exchanged a silent glance, having already formed some judgment about Sand Gold's stance.

His purpose in stopping the train crew wasn't the main point; the main point was... that he did indeed spend time alone with the train crew right under his family's noses.

They specifically gathered everyone here to gamble on this; even if they win... they'll probably only offer a trivial, irrelevant request to distract the family.

Even if you lose, you only lose a few credits.

For members of companies at the level of placer gold mining, credit points are just numbers.

“We’re not good at this, Mr. Sand Gold, just say what you need to say.”

Walter interrupted his progress. Upon hearing this, Sand Gold smiled again, then calmly put away the gambling equipment and spoke again.

"The watchmaker."

When he said the name, Walter and Himeko's expressions didn't change, but Sand Gold clapped his hands.

"At the same time, multiple factions, including the company, received invitations from someone claiming to be the 'Watchmaker,' and coincidentally, it was the time of the Harmonious Music Festival, bringing multiple factions to this Daydream Hotel simultaneously."

"I suppose the same is true for everyone on the train."

Upon hearing what Sand Gold said, Walter's expression changed slightly for a moment, which Sand Gold noticed. His smile became even more delighted, and he then spoke again...

"To put it bluntly, the company has no interest in the watchmaker's legacy, but... the company is very interested in the person who sent out that invitation."

"If any of you are willing to help me find this person, I am willing to pay five billion credits in my personal capacity."

five billion?

Although they didn't care much about credits, this number did surprise Himeko and Welt; this was quite a sum...

"By the way, if there is any watchmaker's legacy at that time, the company will naturally not take a penny, unless there are rare materials, in which case we are willing to acquire them at a price higher than the market price."

"Passengers on the train, I have shown you my sincerity. Whether you accept this 'commission' is up to you."

"...a commission."

When Sand Gold uttered those two words, Mr. Walter immediately raised an eyebrow and subconsciously turned his head to look at the orange-haired young man beside him.

really,

As he expected,

A happy smile appeared on the young man's face.

A smile strikingly similar to that of the company's top ten executives.

"You just mentioned... a 'commission,' right?"

Chapter 294: This will be a crucial bargaining chip.

"You just said it was a commission, right?"

The young man, who had been silent all along, suddenly interrupted the conversation. Sand Gold's gaze shifted slightly, landing on the orange-haired youth.

Some of the more reserved men now wore expressions that hinted at 'shrewdness'.

Sand Gold was very familiar with this smile; it was the natural expression that appeared when there was profit to be made.

of course,

He's also used to dealing with people who make that kind of expression.

because,

Next,

It's all about business now.

"Emiya Shirou, right?"

Sand Gold called out the man's name. On the Luofu Immortal Ship, this man had made quite a name for himself. According to intelligence, he had even become sworn brothers with Luofu's Divine Strategist General.

To be able to become sworn brothers with that Shence General, he must not be a fool, after all, that Shence General was a wise man who even praised "diamonds".

“That’s right, and you, my friend, Kakawasha, let’s talk about the details of the commission now.”

Even this gambler couldn't help but change his expression for a moment when someone called out his real name. Currently, the only people who could call him by that name were the Jade Lady and Diamond.

He hadn't expected that the man in front of him would know his real name.

"It seems I underestimated the train crew."

Sand Gold narrowed her beautiful eyes slightly, then spoke to Emiya again.

"Then let's be frank. Now that you know my real name, I suppose... you should also know my true purpose?"

"It's somewhat of a speculation."

"Very good, then...would you like to take this order?"

"And what is the reward, my friend?"

"Your appetite probably can't be satisfied with just a few credits. In that case, why don't you suggest a price?"

Emiya gazed at the member of the Stoneheart Ten, pondered for a moment, and then spoke softly.

"Two conditions."

"You say."

"I need a batch of equipment to retrieve something from the deep memory domain of this galaxy."

"It's a minor matter. As long as we don't start work at 12 o'clock in Pinocchio, the family's influence doesn't extend to the entire galaxy."

"Then, the second condition."

He slightly raised his hand, activated his ability, and then, under the other's gaze, created a piece of aventurine (Dongling Jade), and gently broke off a corner of the aventurine.

Upon seeing this, Sand Gold's expression changed slightly.

It wasn't just because what the other party was asking for was very important to him.

more importantly,

The other party clearly saw through his plan.

"Friend, your appetite is a bit too big. Aren't you afraid you won't be able to digest it?"

He lowered his eyelids slightly, gazing intently at the young man, who smiled.

"You can wait and see, can't you?"

"it is good."

Sand Gold immediately broke into a delighted smile. He liked this kind of crazy person, and what the other party wanted could further bind him to him.

This would be a very useful bargaining chip.

Perhaps, it will be the key to overpowering the opponent.

"Here you go, this is the deposit."

As he spoke, he tossed a stone that shimmered with a faint golden light from his pocket. Emiya caught it, sensed it briefly, and then smiled with delight.

"Now, you can officially entrust me with your work."

Is this procedure still necessary?

"Professional habits".

Sand Gold raised an eyebrow slightly. He keenly sensed something hidden in those words, but didn't dwell on it. He simply spoke as Emiya had wished.

"I need an excuse to recycle...or, buy back a portion of that treasure."

[Pinocone Recycling (Client: Sand Gold)]: Help Sand Gold obtain an excuse to recycle/buy back Pinocone.

Note: The highest reward is for buybacks; the higher the buyback ratio, the greater the reward.

Commission Rewards: 320-800 points + Limited-time Gem-type Card Pool

Difficulty of the task: 3-5 stars

"I accept the commission."

Emiya laughed, then used his telepathy to speak to Sand Gold.

"Complete recycling is impossible, after all, the market development department did a lot of bad things here back then, but recycling a portion is no problem."

Sand Gold listened to the voice in his mind, glanced at Emiya without making a sound, and then nodded slightly without saying a word.

"I'm very satisfied with this deposit, so I can give you some information in advance. You'd better not tell the company about this information beforehand."

"The watchmaker's true identity is Mikhail, an unknown figure from ten Amber Ages ago. He was one of the people who helped the border prison defeat the company, and one of the original founders of Pinocene. Now, his position is opposed to Pinocene, and of course, he won't be willing to stand on your side."

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……I see,

Although Sand Gold remained silent, he had already begun to piece together what Emiya had said.

The founding members of Pinocene and the current Pinocene managers are in an adversarial relationship.

Just knowing about this makes it much more feasible.

“The family has erased the deeds of the founding members, including the watchmaker. It is impossible to regain sovereignty over Pinocone by relying solely on Mikhail. The local Pinocone residents and various families will not recognize his leadership position.”

... ...... ...

"However, his existence is a real eyesore for Pinocene right now, at least for those in the know, and there are only three people in the entire Pinocene who know the truth."

"An 'unnamed guest,' a 'fictional historian,' and a 'celestial ring tribe member.'"