Chapter 89: New World Pioneer Guidelines Negotiation Meeting
“Stoneheart Ten, demanding yellow jade, Director Topaz? I didn’t expect it to be you. First time meeting, please sit.” Himeko and Topaz shook hands, and the two sat on the sofa, with a cup of coffee brought for her.
“Building a good relationship with the Stellar Train is also a very valuable investment. It’s not strange for our Strategic Investment Department to come. Moreover, when you set the negotiation location on Jarilo-VI, the company immediately investigated all the intelligence on this planet, only then discovering that we still had a bad debt on Jarilo-VI that hadn’t been handled, so this mission was assigned to me.”
“Intelligence shows that over seven hundred years ago, this planet successively encountered the Destruction Legion and the Stellar Core. The cost to save it was too high, so the company only chose to lend a sum of money before withdrawing. After we arrived here, we didn’t detect the Stellar Core’s influence. I suppose the Stellar Core has been resolved by everyone on the Stellar Train, right?” Topaz asked.
“Indeed. Before settling on this place, we didn’t know a Stellar Core would exist here either. Fortunately, we sealed it in time before your arrival.” Himeko said with a light laugh.
“The Stellar Train truly has talents everywhere. It resolved the Stellar Core so easily, something most planets are helpless against. I wonder if civilization still continues on Jarilo-VI?” Topaz praised.
“You’re too kind.” Himeko said humbly. Don’t think that just because the company ran away directly when Jarilo-VI faced crisis, but that’s because the company has spread itself too thin and can’t manage it all.
In fact, the company’s strong persons are countless, and there are even several Envoys. Himeko wouldn’t think the Train Crew was really that impressive just because of a few praises from Topaz.
“Civilization does continue on Jarilo-VI. They stubbornly resisted the Stellar Core for over seven hundred years. Their firm will is astonishing, a miracle in the history of Preservation. As fellow believers of the Amber Lord, surely the company won’t make things difficult for them, right?” Himeko set down her coffee and looked at Topaz meaningfully.
Owing the company seven hundred years of debt, the interest alone is undoubtedly an astronomical figure without thinking. Belobog, with only the land of one city and everything in ruins, absolutely cannot afford it.
Although Himeko hadn’t gotten off the train, through the group chat, she clearly knew how hard it was for Belobog to persist, and couldn’t help but slightly stand up for Belobog.
Topaz was slightly stunned, then smiled: “Miss Himeko is joking. How could we make things difficult for them? We just want to help them get out of their predicament as soon as possible.”
“I hope so. Director Topaz’s reputation has always been good.” Himeko gave her a deep look.
“As far as I know, over a dozen Amber Eras ago, the company and the Stellar Train had an unusually close relationship and once had a Pioneer Agreement. Unfortunately, the Stellar Train gradually faded from sight later, and the agreement’s whereabouts are unknown. Does Miss Himeko know the contents of that agreement?” Topaz probed.
“The think tank on the train does have such an agreement. The seniors considered it very thoroughly.” Himeko nodded in acknowledgment.
After the New World connected to the Universe, Dan Heng searched the think tank for many past examples of the train pioneering new worlds, then found this agreement.
This agreement saved Himeko a lot of trouble, without needing to rack her brains to think of conditions to restrict major forces or worry about missing something.
Hearing Himeko’s words, somewhat satisfied with the agreement’s contents, Topaz felt reassured: “It seems tomorrow’s negotiations will go smoothly. I didn’t expect that after over a dozen Amber Eras, the company and the Stellar Train would join hands again to pioneer a new world. I hope besides this time, we can continue cooperating afterward.”
“Naturally.” Himeko nodded.
Himeko’s calm attitude made Topaz thoughtful. It seems this pioneering of the new world wasn’t an accident; the Stellar Train should have mastered a stable method to pioneer new worlds.
In this way, the Stellar Train’s investment value has greatly increased. On the Jarilo-VI matter, they can appropriately concede and give the Stellar Train a bit more face.
“However, we have an additional request regarding your company.” Himeko’s gaze sharpened slightly.
“Please speak, Miss Himeko.”
“In the years before the Stellar Train faded from sight, during your company’s market development process, there were multiple incidents of racial massacres and planet destructions. We strongly condemn this, and demand that this time, the pioneering of the new world absolutely cannot be handled by your company’s Market Development Department! Especially Oswald Schneider!” Himeko said with some anger.
“I will convey Miss Himeko’s request to the higher-ups. Tomorrow’s negotiations will surely give Miss Himeko a reply.” Topaz’s mouth curved slightly; she wasn’t angry about Himeko’s demand but rather a bit happy.
The Market Development Department and Strategic Investment Department have always looked down on each other. One of the Market Development Department’s responsibilities is to bring new worlds into the cosmic business system, yet now the Stellar Train demands they not be in charge of this new world’s pioneering.
This time, the Market Development Department will lose a lot of face at the high-level meeting, and the entire department will suffer a major blow.
The two probed each other a bit more, and Topaz finally took her leave.
Not long after, at Interstellar Peace Corporation headquarters, Belobog held an online meeting.
“We absolutely cannot accept the Stellar Train’s demands!” The sound of slamming the table came from Market Development Department head Oswald Schneider.
“If we don’t accept, the Stellar Train won’t open Silver Rail permissions. It’s just not letting you handle it; we can still bring the new world into the cosmic business system. This isn’t a harsh demand.” Diamond’s tone carried a hint of mockery.
“It must be your Strategic Investment Department stirring things up that made the Stellar Train raise such a demand!” Oswald Schneider said hatefully.
“Don’t spout nonsense. Your style of doing things is known to everyone; even the Stellar Train doesn’t recognize your so-called Pioneer ideology. I really don’t know how you were a Nameless before, tsk.” Diamond said disdainfully.
“Is the Stellar Train’s pioneering of the new world this time accidental? Can they continue pioneering new worlds in the future?” Materials Logistics Department Talavan Gien asked.
“According to Topaz’s judgment, high probability they can.” Diamond said.
“Since so, it’s just this once; this demand can be accepted. Moreover, it’s only prohibiting the Market Development Department from being in charge, but you can still send people to participate.” Talavan Gien said.
“I second.” Diamond said.
“It’s not like before. Acheron has long disappeared, and today’s Stellar Train doesn’t even have an Envoy. I think we can control them and make them keep connecting new worlds for us, without needing to follow that damn agreement. We can use various means to quickly bring the new world into our system.” Oswald Schneider proposed.
“Heh.” Diamond sneered: “Do you think those Nameless are as shameless and unscrupulous as you? With their style, they’d probably rather die than accept our coercion.”
“The Nameless have extensive connections and aren’t easy to provoke. Acting against them may not succeed and will damage the company’s reputation. Better to accept their conditions; slow and steady is the way.” Business Consolidation Department Scar-Eyed Lady opposed.
“Apollon, what do you think?” Talavan Gien said.
“Ah? I’m thinking, the passage is already open. If not using the Pioneer Silver Rail, is it feasible with our Warp Jump Technology?” Technology R&D Department Apollon said.
“What was the result?” Oswald Schneider thought Apollon supported him and asked hurriedly.
“Unless the transported goods are of extremely high value, our costs will increase dramatically, with no market competitiveness, not even recovering the energy consumed. So, I think we shouldn’t antagonize the Stellar Train.” Apollon said.
“The Pioneer Silver Rail is always the best choice for long voyages. I also second.” The heads of Traditional Projects Department and Talent Incentive Department also voiced agreement.
Doing business, harmony brings wealth is most important.
“Damn it! You’ll regret this!” Oswald Schneider left an angry roar and disconnected.
……
The next day, the New World Pioneer Charter Negotiation Meeting was held on time on the train.
At the temporarily set-up conference table, Meng Huaifeng and Dan Heng sat on either side of Himeko like the Hum and Ha Generals, while representatives from other forces with ideas about the new world took their seats.
Because there was a precedent to follow, the meeting went smoothly. After Topaz represented the company in agreeing to Himeko’s conditions, all forces formally signed the agreement.
“Welcome to today’s Interstellar Peace Broadcast program. First, introducing the main contents of today’s program.”
“The New World Pioneer Charter Negotiation Meeting was formally held on the Stellar Train today.”
“The charter stipulates no use of military force to forcibly conquer the new world, no use of commercial dumping or other commercial means to disrupt the new world’s economic order. Natives of the new world can be met with moderate counterattacks if they actively provoke, but not used as an excuse to massacre those not involved in the provocation…”
“Interstellar Peace Corporation states it will strictly abide by this Pioneer Charter, welcoming any organization or individual to supervise the company’s actions…”
“Interstellar Peace Corporation announces that the pioneering of the new world will be fully handled by Strategic Investment Department senior cadre, Stoneheart Ten Aventurine…”
On some unnamed planet, a cowboy heard this and suddenly tugged his hat.
“Strange, the damn ones aren’t the Market Development Department cuties, but still, better go check it out. You said welcome to supervise yourselves; if I find you damn ones saying one thing to faces and another behind backs, don’t damn blame me for one shot one kill loving you to death.”
Xianzhou Luofu, Market Development Department branch.
“Scott, your position is relatively close to the new world. The department head has decided to assign you to participate in this market development.”
“You chose me? The department head actually knows a nobody like me; it’s too moving!” Scott replied dramatically.
“This time the person in charge is from Strategic Investment Department; our department will definitely be restricted. You’re unscrupulous, shameless; the department head took a fancy to you at a glance. No matter what methods you use, as long as you achieve results in this pioneering exceeding Strategic Investment Department, the department head will promote you five levels!”
“Five levels?” Scott got thoroughly excited: “Thanks for the praise, leader. Lone Wolf Scott guarantees mission completion!”
“Good, that’s the spirit! Apply directly for whatever you need; as long as not excessive, all support will be given!”
“Just watch, if I don’t complete the mission, I’ll roll all the way back to Luofu from the new world!” Scott said confidently.
……
After the meeting, Topaz went to Jarilo-VI for inspection. Her proposed acquisition terms to Bronya were ultimately refused, but after getting guarantees from the Nameless, she agreed to their plan of slow repayment.
Topaz wasn’t held accountable or demoted for this concession; it was counted as investment in the Stellar Train. Now, the value the Stellar Train has shown is much greater than before.
The Dragon Clan temporarily staying on the train, after discussion, said they didn’t really want to go to Xianzhou Luofu to live under someone else’s roof, but wanted to settle on Jarilo-VI.
Dan Heng conveyed the Dragon Clan’s intentions to Bronya, who after thinking agreed to the Dragon Clan’s request.
The Dragon Clan’s numbers aren’t many, won’t occupy much planetary resources, and with superior strength, they can help Belobog block Realm Splitting Creatures and the soon-to-revive Destruction Legion.
Bronya really had no reason to refuse such good help.
Under the Train Crew’s witness, both sides signed a Covenant, to watch over and aid each other, advance and retreat together.
Meng Huaifeng considered whether to return to his original world, but shuttle times were only once; going back would take seven or eight months to return.
Thinking he had no close friends or family in his original world, and games and entertainment were far inferior to here, Meng Huaifeng ultimately dismissed the thought of going back.
Herta called Star to the space station for a trip, testing the Simulated Universe while thoroughly researching her Martial Spirit.
But after Star returned, she said Herta was in a very bad mood. That evening, while Meng Huaifeng and Silver Wolf were playing together, he learned that Silver Wolf, after Meng Huaifeng’s reminder, had backed up all data from seventy-six accounts.
This time causing chaos at Herta Space Station, Silver Wolf not only succeeded but, after Herta smugly banned her account, directly used another account to reincarnate her own like Edo Tensei. Herta bans again, she reincarnates again; unless the entire game is shut down, it won’t affect Silver Wolf playing games.
This wave, Silver Wolf achieved total victory over two geniuses, venting thoroughly. The happy Silver Wolf taught Meng Huaifeng many of her unique techniques.
Meng Huaifeng couldn’t imagine what the usually arrogant Herta would be like in anger. With her temper, she’d surely retaliate sooner or later, even more harshly; Silver Wolf will suffer later.
But Meng Huaifeng wouldn’t spoil Silver Wolf’s good mood now. Drink today while there’s wine; worry tomorrow when it comes. Let her be happy first.
Under Silver Wolf’s game-style teaching, plus Himeko’s coffee assistance, Meng Huaifeng actually entered the door of Aether Editing. Though still very immature, at least it proved that he, with Mobile Phone Martial Spirit, could really learn technology only Punklorde people can learn.
The first time learning Aether Editing, Meng Huaifeng tried analyzing the operating principles of several Soul Skills self-inherent in his Mobile Phone Martial Spirit.
These Soul Skills exist in the phone like application software. Without Aether Editing, Meng Huaifeng could slowly perceive and figure out their principles, but only through tedious effort, too slow.
Using Aether Editing to analyze them was perfectly suited. In a few days, Meng Huaifeng fully analyzed one Soul Skill.
The first one Meng Huaifeng chose to analyze was the Map Teleportation Ability. This ability is great for offense, defense, escape, or support.
After analysis, Meng Huaifeng compared it to the generously supported Quantum Warp Jump Technology from Silver Wolf and made minor modifications to its operating principle.
Major modifications were beyond Meng Huaifeng’s current knowledge reserve and Editing Technology; he could only trim non-core branches.
However, minor modifications were enough; at least it differed somewhat from the original.
Meng Huaifeng tried deleting the original Soul Skill, but unfortunately, whether due to Aha’s power, it couldn’t be completely deleted.
With Meng Huaifeng’s current power, trying to shake Aha’s left power was overreaching.
When he reaches Envoy level, perhaps he can.
Can’t delete it? Fine, keep it; just don’t use it. Anyway, he’s already replicated a bootleg version of the ability.
No, he’s replicating his own; how can it be bootleg? It’s all original!
Moreover, as a displacement-enhanced control Skill, who knows if it might be useful someday?
Meng Huaifeng could only console himself this way.
Then, Meng Huaifeng didn’t use the Soul Skill but clumsily activated the modified Map Teleportation Ability himself, teleporting in front of Star and March 7th.
Teleporting in front of others, without forced animation, Meng Huaifeng successfully bypassed the Aeon of Bliss’s Blessing!
“Success!” Meng Huaifeng cheered excitedly.
“What succeeded?” March 7th asked strangely.
“Aha’s Bliss Effect on me is useless now!” Meng Huaifeng said proudly with hands on hips.
So what if it’s an Aeon? Nothing special.
Meng Huaifeng swelled unprecedentedly; a cold wind inexplicably blew, making him shiver.
“Ah? That cool entrance animation, I haven’t fully enjoyed it and it’s gone?” Star looked disappointed.
“It’s just no forced playback of entrance animation. We can still do it voluntarily. Being forced and voluntary are completely different; now the initiative is in our hands!” Meng Huaifeng made a grasping motion.
“Makes sense!” Star suddenly realized: “Then let’s practice a few more times, give others a shocking entrance later!”
Star seemed to imagine others staring dumbfounded at them. So… too cool!
Meng Huaifeng and Star looked at March 7th.
March 7th looked resistant: “Don’t look at me; I won’t practice such shameful moves with you!”
The two turned their gazes to Zhu Zhuqing.
Zhu Zhuqing blinked, slightly shrank her head, raised her right hand and waved: “Meow?”
“Perfectly suited.”
“It’s decided, you!”
Meng Huaifeng and Star dragged Zhu Zhuqing away; March 7th watched their backs and covered her face.
“Oh no, Aha turned on some weird switch in them!”
……
Belobog is very grand and not small, but after all, it’s just one city, the only city on the entire planet.
In over ten days, the Pioneer Squad had played everywhere here and was temporarily satisfied.
After the meeting and a few more days of stay, the train decided to set off again to the next stop.
Compared to the original future, the Stellar Train was two days late to Jarilo-VI but solved the Stellar Core much earlier. Though delayed a few days by the meeting, the departure time was actually slightly earlier than original.
After all, originally after solving the Stellar Core, they stayed in Belobog a few days for aftermath, not much different from the meeting delay.
Although I only updated one chapter, now one chapter is more than two before. I didn’t slack; I’ve updated more. Sadly I’m not a tentacle monster; writing more should gradually speed up.
