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

The comments section was filled with genuine emotions, and even Aistar, who happened to be watching the live stream, was wondering whether she should consider approving Wen Shiling's research report.

But thinking back to that report, others at most added a little bit of exaggeration to their reports.

Her report was nothing but nonsense, full of fluff!

There's no way to get her out of there!

As in-game events gradually open up and the second half of version 1.1 approaches, the five-star survival character Rakshasa will soon be available.

Meanwhile, outside of the game.

With the approval of Diamond, Sand Gold can now disregard the situation with the board of directors and begin contacting and cooperating with the game's official team.

However, before cooperating with the other party, Diamond gave Gold a task that it had to complete.

Looking at the task requirements given by Diamond, Sand Gold's lips curled up slightly, and a corresponding plan emerged in his mind.

"Heh, looks like it's another high-stakes gamble."

Among the gold-plated phones, Lin Guangna's friend request, which had been in the verification period, was finally approved.

Lin Guang raised an eyebrow slightly upon seeing the verification message.

"Oh, is this little peacock finally going to make its move?"

Now that I've reached the level of Commander, I can play along with him.

A few days later, on the desolate planet A-57.

This is an industrial planet specifically designed to provide mineral resources for the company.

However, since the resources have been largely developed and personnel have gradually withdrawn, the planet is now abandoned, with only some mining machinery remaining that the company is too lazy to take with them due to the high relocation costs.

Sand Gold arrived on the planet's surface aboard a starship, instructed his men to leave first, and then landed on the ground in a small airship.

After confirming the surrounding environment, Sandstone opened his phone and sent a message.

Sand Gold: [I have arrived at the agreed planet. How is your representative doing?]

This planet is the place where Sand Gold and Lin Guang agreed to meet.

If it were the Lin Guang of the past, he would naturally not have agreed to any offline meeting.

But now, you can simply spend 10 points to create a fictional ordinary person, along with an hour-long boost to the level of a messenger, without even having to show your face.

Sand Gold waited in place for a moment, and then a male voice came from behind him.

"Hello, are you Mr. Sand Gold? I am the representative sent by Mr. Beng. My name is Lin Si."

Sand Gold turned his head and saw a seemingly ordinary figure appear before him, but Sand Gold would not underestimate the other party because of this.

"Yes, it is a great honor to represent the Strategic Investment Department in reaching a cooperation agreement with Mr. Beng. There are quite a few people paying attention to the game right now."

"Let's skip the small talk and get straight to the point."

Upon hearing Lin Si speak calmly, a barely perceptible smile appeared on the corner of Sand Gold's lips.

"Okay, let's get straight to the point."

As he spoke, Sand Gold pulled out a base stone that was entirely golden in color.

Demanding payment for topaz and yellow jade.

Chapter 86 The Mad Gambler

At the meeting, Sand Gold pulled out a topaz, leaving Lin Guangren, who had been remotely monitoring the fictional entity, somewhat bewildered.

No, you can't be trying to fool me with this!

It's not Sunday!

Just as Lin Guang had predicted, Sand Gold took out the topaz and looked like he was about to make a move, while saying this.

"Diamond hopes that this time I can understand your strength. The methods you have demonstrated will be the key to whether we can reach a cooperation agreement. Come on, I believe you will not disappoint me."

However, Lin Si directly pointed out the crux of the problem.

"This stone shouldn't be your foundation."

Even though he had been seen through, Sand Gold's expression remained unchanged. He showed no sign of panic; in fact, he seemed to smile slightly.

Sure enough, the other party saw through my trick of using topaz to bluff them!

This was a tactic that even the former head of the Oak family of Pinocchio had failed to see through.

Since the other party knows these things, it means...

The Pinocchio version of the game will have its own role!

This is the real reason why Sand Gold wants to collaborate with the game!

Lin Guang, who was remotely observing the fictional entity, simply smiled.

They pretend they don't know these little tricks of theirs.

Just ask if you want to know, it's not like I'm not going to tell you.

Is Pinocchio possessed by the Riddler? He just has to beat around the bush.

The probing ended there. Sand Gold put away the topaz and put on a professional fake smile again.

"Haha, as expected, you can see through all of this. I believe you also know that my foundation stone was shattered in the Pinocone operation. This topaz was just borrowed from a colleague to make up the numbers."

As Sha Jin spoke, he carefully observed the other person's expression. Seeing that Lin Si looked calm, Sha Jin then began to get down to business.

"Regarding the promotional collaboration for Honkai Impact: Star Railway, the Strategic Investment Department's requirements are naturally not like those of the Board of Directors, which require access to your game data."

Sand Gold began to talk about the cooperation requirements of the Strategic Investment Department. Helping the game promote itself in dozens of star systems was no problem, but at the same time, it was also necessary to open a game channel service belonging to the company.

The revenue generated by games sold through distribution channels is split proportionally, which is a common form of collaborative promotion.

After Lin Guang checked the system, the data from this channel server could be correctly included in the game data within the system.

Moreover, there is no operational risk; it's just a matter of using a company logo.

The talks proceeded seemingly smoothly.

On another starship in the universe.

Topa looked out at the Milky Way and complained.

"That gold dust guy borrowed my topaz again!"

"Hehe, when it comes to crucial moments, Sand Gold always likes to increase his bets and gamble big; that's just his style."

Emerald's voice came from behind, but Toppa's brows remained furrowed upon hearing it.

"But isn't this a bit of a gamble? This isn't Pinocchio's dream world anymore; what if the diamond's requirements..."

Hearing Toppa's words, Emerald slowly stepped forward and placed her hand on Toppa's shoulder.

"His life is nothing more than a key chip on the poker table. To get someone who is suspected to be an envoy to take action, he has to bet everything."

The conversation between the two ended there.

Meanwhile, at the meeting venue on the other side.

The talks between the two sides went very smoothly. Lin Si even mentioned some possible future cooperation on starship leasing services, which was also in preparation for future offline collaborations or carnivals.

Although Lin Guang could use points within the system to buy starships and fuel resources, he would definitely use real-world credits if possible.

"It's a pleasure doing business with you, Mr. Lin. From now on, the Strategic Investment Department will be your loyal partner!"

As their hands clasped together, Sand Gold suddenly seemed to remember something and said something.

"Oh, by the way, one more thing."

As expected, an unexpected turn of events occurred, and Lin Guang waited to see what tricks the gold dust would pull.

Sand Gold manipulated the miniature calculator on his wrist, and a message between senior executives of the Interstellar Corporation appeared on the virtual screen.

At this moment, Sand Gold spoke up and revealed his plans.

"According to internal company sources, the antimatter legion has just destroyed a star several light-years away, and the annihilation shockwaves are spreading and will soon reach this desolate planet."

At this point, Sand Gold looked at Lin Si and smiled slightly.

"It's too late to leave now by starship. I wonder if you could help us withstand the aftershocks of the star's annihilation? Otherwise, we will all die here."

The tone was so casual, as if he were talking about something insignificant.

This is the task that Diamond gives to Gold Dust: to know the other party's strength level.

Therefore, Sand Gold chose to stake his life on this, betting that his opponent would make a move!

"You seem to have a lot of faith in my abilities."

Lin Si simply smiled upon hearing this.

"Or, what makes you think I'd save you too? If I had the ability, I could easily save myself and leave you here to die."

"Because of me, and including the strategic investment department behind me, we will be your most loyal partners. I believe you will save me, right?"

Hearing Sand Gold's answer, Lin Guang, who was watching from behind, cursed inwardly, "He really is a crazy gambler!"

Seeing Lin Si's silent and thoughtful expression, Sha Jin's heart was not as calm as it appeared; sweat had begun to seep from his palms beneath his gloves.

When Diamond made the demand that he needed to know the other party's level of strength, Sand Gold had already begun preparing for this gamble.

From initially betting on the existence of their own storyline after the game, to now betting that the other party will step in to resolve the crisis and save them.

As long as we can bring that person down!

While feeling anxious, Sand Gold was also looking forward to the other party's answer.

If the people in front of him were those scumbags from the market development department, Lin Guang would definitely turn around and leave without saying a word. But since it's placer gold...

After a moment's thought, Lin Guang decided to let the fictional entity take action, because, just as Sand Gold had said, the Strategic Investment Department was indeed a good partner.

Moreover, it's fine to let the fictional entity show its strength; there's no need to hide anything.

"Alright, little peacock, you're lucky this time."

Hearing this, Sand Gold's tense heart finally relaxed, and beads of sweat unconsciously seeped from his forehead.

"Hehe, I've always been very lucky."

As he spoke, Lin Si used the one-hour envoy-level boost.

"Keep a close eye on the little peacock; it is a crucial bargaining chip in the entire universe!"

Lin Si raised his palm and gently waved it in the direction of the aftershocks of the annihilated star, sending a white wave of energy shooting out.

As the white energy wave continued to move forward, a terrifying imaginary energy began to gather around it in the space along the way!

At this moment, the imaginary number detector that Sand Gold carried with him also began to continuously generate data.

"Abnormal imaginary number fluctuations detected, imaginary energy levels 1...5...10..."

The data displayed by the detector showed that the imaginary energy level reaction eventually reached 100 million!

Sand Gold's pupils widened slightly in surprise!

This is a genuine envoy-level item!

The initial tiny white gusts of air continued forward, and now they have gathered into a colossal wave that blots out the sky!

From outer space, a crescent-shaped white beam, comparable in size to a planet, shot out!

Upon colliding head-on with the aftershocks of the dark purple star's annihilation, it unleashed a tremendous energy reaction, causing even the surrounding galaxies to tremble!

Jade and Toppa, who were outside the range of the aftershocks, also immediately noticed the anomaly.

"What terrifying energy fluctuations! And this is just the aftermath!"

"Looks like he won his bet again."

This terrifying energy fluctuation instantly attracted widespread attention, and major film and television companies began to send personnel to the scene to obtain firsthand news.

"Breaking news! A violent imaginary number reaction has been detected near the planet A-57..."

"The armed archaeology team has departed for the site..."

"This might be another message from a Star God's messenger appearing in the mortal realm..."

The external turmoil had no effect on the gold at this moment, but he was still deeply shocked!