Star Railway: I'm developing the Star Railway mobile game at my company.

But thinking about the work he would have to do with the other person next, Ladio could only sigh helplessly.

As if knowing what the other was thinking, Sand Gold would always deliberately tease him, just to see the other's helpless expression.

Okay, I was just kidding.

Afterwards, Sand Gold began exploring the sand table, where an oak soldier caught his attention.

Hello, welcome to the Golden Moment Base Model! I am Oak Oak Oak Wooden Soldier.

The toy was so clunky that Sand Gold couldn't resist kicking it twice.

Look at this model behind me—it's so... ...

After a scream, the soldier fell down, leaving Sand Gold somewhat bewildered.

[What's going on? Even family toys are being used to stage accidents? I didn't do anything, Professor, you have to testify for me.]

I didn't see it.

This absurd turn of events made it hard for viewers to hold their breath.

"Hahahaha, I'm laughing so hard I'm about to collapse! What kind of divine metal is this!"

"You clearly kicked twice!!"

"Professor, are you really pretending you didn't see that? I'm going to cry!"

"The mission description here is also about finding a gashapon machine, haha."

However, at least they obtained a clue about the gashapon machine. After a CG scene where Latios showed his enormous size and helped to turn the gashapon machine, they successfully collected a fragment.

Next, Ladio needs to help find a pinball machine outside to help Sand Gold cross the sand table.

In conclusion, after successfully solving the mystery, the gold dust successfully emerged from the sand table.

It's a pity to see you leave the sand table alive. Sunday is just behind this door. From my limited understanding, he's not someone to be trifled with. Are you ready?

In response to Latio's question, Sajin said that the other person was the one who needed to be prepared.

Now that his sister is dead on Sunday, he is unable to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter due to his status and position.

Gold dust is an option, which is why Gold Dust guessed that he would come to negotiate with him.

The fact that they needed to entrust the case to a company person with an opposing stance suggests that the murderer is very likely a traitor lurking within the family.

The reason she framed Huang Quan earlier was simply to have someone restrain her.

Watch, with the robin's death as my bargaining chip, I will win back my freedom and power. In the end, I will overturn this beautiful dream and create the grandest death.

What makes you think you can win, you damn gambler?

Three chips are enough; all or nothing.

Finally, after solving the mystery, Sunday appeared before us.

Sand Gold also explained the purpose of his cooperation trip.

All I want is to reclaim what is rightfully mine: my personal freedom, and my belongings kept by my family—that bag of cash, and...

[The box that stores the foundation stone.]

This statement on Sunday immediately caught the attention of the audience.

After all, strength is the foundation of everything. Judging from the preview PV, Sand Gold should have used the power of the foundation in the end.

However, at this moment, Sunday, which confiscated the gold dust, does not seem to have any intention of returning it.

Chapter 265 Gambler's Game

When Sand Gold entered Pinocchio, his luggage was confiscated, including the cornerstone representing the Stonehearts.

As the head of the household, Sunday would naturally not allow such a dangerous individual, who was on the opposite side, to move around freely in Pinocchio.

Seeing that Sunday was adamant, Sand Gold had no choice but to back down.

"...Fine, I'll take back the gift money. You should at least give it to me. A merchant can't get anywhere without bargaining chips."

However, Sunday remained very cautious about this.

I can give you money as a gift, but before that, I want you to tell me yourself—what exactly is inside this box that you so readily abandoned?

The two exchanged a glance, Sunday seemingly trying to find a flaw in Sand Gold's eyes.

Then, on Sunday, some kind of chant was recited.

【O soul of three faces, brand his tongue and palms with a hot iron, so that he may not lie or swear false oaths.】

At the same time, a filter-like effect began to appear around the game screen.

Clearly, even though Sand Gold entrusted the foundation stone to Sunday, he was not at ease and even planned to use the power of Tong Xie to conduct a test.

You now have 113 seconds to prove your innocence and gain my trust.

Viewers also complained about Sunday's arrogant demeanor in the story.

Wow, the chicken wing boy seems so cool!

"Speaking of which, isn't he afraid of angering the company by directly confiscating the foundation of the ten Stone Heart members?"

"These are all powerful cosmic forces with command envoys behind them. Who's afraid of whom? After all, this is still the family's territory!"

"They even had to use a lie detector in the end; they're really being cautious."

"Based on the footage from the previous PV, I'm now curious how the gold dust was hidden—was it tucked into the butt crack?"

"No, buddy, you..."

Then Sunday's Q&A session began.

Do you hold any cornerstone investors?

Did you hand over the cornerstone to your family upon entry into the country?

Does the foundation you entrusted to your family truly belong to you?

A few simple questions were asked, and the audience began to feel inexplicably tense from the atmosphere.

Is your foundation right here in this room?

[Have your memories been altered or deleted in any way, including but not limited to the technology of Memory Streamer?]

Are you from the Evikin clan of Tzinia?

Yes, you even know that.

After confirming the existence of the cornerstone, Sunday began to verify the identity of Sand Gold himself, to confirm that he had not changed his identity like a certain Masked Fool.

Do you love your family more than you love yourself?

All the Evgeny people died in a massacre, right?

Are you the sole survivor of your clan?

【...Maybe】

[One last question: Can you swear that the aventurine is right here in this box?]

In this series of yes-or-no questions, besides the fact that Wu Jin really didn't know if he was the only survivor, there was also an obvious answer.

This last question is what made the audience feel that something was amiss.

Once all the issues were resolved, the box containing the cornerstone was pushed over on Sunday.

Open it, Mr. Gold Sand... This is your last chance to protect your reputation.

The story then moves into the performance, when the specially made box is pushed in front of the gold dust.

A slight smile appeared on his lips, as if he was deliberately trying to reveal it, before he glanced at Ladio, who was deep in the darkness behind him.

With a frozen expression, Sand Gold opened the box and was somewhat shocked to find it completely empty.

On Sunday, however, a tablecloth was lifted, revealing two foundation stones, one yellow and one emerald green.

Are these... what you're looking for?

Upon seeing the two foundation stones, Sand Gold actually smiled.

The battle of wits between the two left viewers feeling a bit overwhelmed.

But then the scene shifts to the Chaolu Mansion in several previous systems.

Since you've kept your appointment, learned professor... does this mean you're willing to side with the family in this farce?

The audience was taken aback by what he said.

"Huh? Could it be that my godfather sold the gold dust?"

"Wow, no wonder Sand Gold glanced at Godfather just now!"

"It can't be real, the professor I know wouldn't do that!"

"Is there two foundation stones hidden in this gold-bearing sand?"

Seeing Latio emerge, Sunday also began to court him.

I have heard that your relationship with Mr. Sand Gold was not pleasant, and I also know that you are a true scholar, whose pursuit of knowledge surpasses everything else.

At first, Ladio's expression was normal, but his brows furrowed as he heard the rest of the conversation.

It was clear that Sunday did not understand Ladio's ideas, but when he offered to provide the results of his research on the star core, Ladio still agreed to cooperate.

I've heard that the ten elites in the strategic investment department are extremely united, standing together in the face of the company's interests.

[Does the cornerstone presented by Mr. Sand Gold truly belong to him?]

You know he's a crazy gambler.

When Ladio helped open the box that the company had specially made to store the foundation stones, a bright yellow crystal appeared.

—I'm sorry, you guessed right.

This golden stone is topaz, also known as yellow jade—not aventurine.

The foundation stone in front of them was genuine, but the real gold dust was placed in the accompanying package, mixed in with the monetary gifts.

Mix the real foundation stones with the jewelry, and then make up a reason to get the money back.

The ingenious and daring setup perfectly suited the gambling style of Sand Gold, drawing gasps of amazement from the audience.

"Brilliant! No wonder Sand Gold kept asking for his own betrothal money!"

"No wonder so many questions were asked before Sunday; we really have to be careful!"

"Speaking of which, are the ten Stonehearts really that united? They even lent the Topalian cornerstone to placer gold?"

"What a pity, why did Godfather sell the gold? I was hoping to see you two become a pair of frenemy friends for life!"

"Wait a minute, so if the gold dust isn't in the box, how can you say it's gold dust?"

"Friendly reminder: the segment on Sunday wasn't a lie detector test; it was more like a trap!"

Yanqing watched as the two characters' power struggle in the story was exposed by Ladio, and was also shocked by Sand Gold's bold methods. In the end, she looked at the two cornerstones and sighed.

"Is this the cornerstone that carries the power of the Guardian Envoy? If Professor Ladio hadn't explained it, I really wouldn't be able to tell the truth from the falsehood."

"But given the current situation, that gold mine owner must be out of options, right?"

Upon hearing this, Jing Yuan, who was standing to the side, calmly smiled.

“Yanqing, sometimes you’re on the first level and you imagine the other person as being on the second level, so you think you’ve reached the third level. In reality, the other person is very likely on the fifth level.”

Chapter 266 The Gift of Suffering

Looking at the two foundation stones placed on the table in the game's storyline, the gold dust outside the game also revealed a smile.

"What a pity, this trick of deceiving others will probably not be needed in the future."

"That's great!"

A resentful voice came from the side, and he glared at Sand Gold.

"So that you won't keep coming to borrow my foundation. I'm really afraid that one day I might accidentally end up like you, being dragged into a big meeting."

Sand Gold smiled and shrugged.