Jing Yuan: As expected, the Company is still the Company. They just changed his identity to protect him.
Fu Xuan: Heh, this is only because Kakavasha can create enough wealth. If it were anyone else, they would have died countless times over by now.
March 7th: This little bit of money isn't even as much as Star's pocket money. They can buy an Aventurine with this? What's that called again?
Sushang: I think it's called... 'stealthment'?
Dan Heng: ...It's 'investment'...
Star: Actually, I'm a business genius too...
Aventurine: Alright, friend, work with me. Starting at P35.
Topaz: Ms. Emerald is still the most impressive.
Qingque: Speaking of which, what's the work atmosphere like at the Company? Can you slack off?
Kameli: Uh... I advise you not to come.
Huo Huo: Hehe, Huo Huo-sama has a question: The people who wanted Kakavasha dead back then, now that they've found out he's alive, why are they all silent?
March 7th: Oh right, could Aventurine have secretly dealt with them all?
Himeko: @March 7th, you're still young. Don't meddle in adult affairs.
At this moment, the scene changed again. Dark clouds gathered, and rain poured down. In this desolate wilderness, Kakavasha's sister knelt on the ground, gently embracing a young Kakavasha, her voice very gentle.
"We have to part here, Kakavasha. The Katika are coming."
Young Kakavasha, with a choked voice, wiped away the drops on his face, unsure if it was rain or tears.
"Why... The Katika have already taken all our money and food, and killed Mom and Dad. What else do they want?"
Kakavasha's sister gently stroked Kakavasha's face, her voice heavy, but she tried her best to comfort him:
"The Katika are bloodthirsty, cruel, and insatiable. They want everything, so they will get nothing."
"This is a trick, an act of revenge. Remember? Today is Kakavasha Day, and it's also your birthday."
"They know the Evigin people will hold a ceremony today. Under the cover of this rain, they will come to destroy our caravans and take everything they want."
"But the Katika don't know that this time we will resist, and the black-clad people from the sky are also on our side. The Katika stand no chance against them and will surely pay the price for their arrogance."
"If not for this rain, the Katika would not have acted, and we would not have had a chance to maneuver. This is all a gift from the Mother Goddess. And you, Kakavasha, your good fortune will ensure your sister's success."
Young Kakavasha was still reluctant, his voice trembling as he tried to hold her back.
"But... but people will die, and you'll be in danger too... How is this good fortune?! Why are you doing this..."
"The Evigin people always avenge themselves. The Mother Goddess is calling me, Mom and Dad are waiting for me, I must answer. But she has bestowed good fortune upon you, so that you may live."
"As long as you live, the blood of the Evigin people will never run dry. So run, Kakavasha, don't be afraid, don't look back. Go to the other side of the mountain. The rain will be with you, the rain will bless you."
"And we will reunite under the next Kakavasha aurora."
With that, Kakavasha's sister and Kakavasha high-fived one last time.
"May the Mother Goddess close her eyes for you thrice..."
"May your bloodline always surge..."
"May your journey always be smooth..."
"...May your tricks never be exposed."
"Goodbye, Kakavasha."
After this, the screen went dark, followed by the voice of the Interastral Peace Broadcast once again.
"Interastral Peace Broadcast Breaking News: A spokesperson for the Company's Market Development Department has confirmed a small-scale rebellion in the unclaimed star system of Tzvetograda. The situation is currently under effective control—"
"The rebels belong to a local clan named Katika. This clan has long harbored dissatisfaction with the Company, causing severe negative impact on the Market Development Department's work in the area—"
"The clan launched a large-scale attack on the Evigin clan, which was under Company protection, resulting in 6,728 deaths and 3,452 disappearances. The injured have been taken in by the medical relief organization 'Trauma Frontline'—"
"The spokesperson expressed deep condolences for this profound humanitarian disaster and delivered an important speech to all Interastral citizens regarding the matter—"
"Finally, he stated that the hammer of Preservation will surely fall upon all life, regardless of life or death, race, or ideology, and defend our inherent fundamental rights..."
Boot Hill: @Oswaldo Schneider, your precious is truly precious, I'm going to precious your precious...
March 7th: This is clearly fraud. The Company deliberately planned this disaster, even I can see that.
Dan Heng: I'm glad you're self-aware, but I also hope you never have to encounter the dark side of the Trailblaze.
Silver Wolf: With such a stunt, won't the Company face huge problems?
Aha: Wuwuwu, Akivili's subordinates have produced a scoundrel. If Akivili knew, wouldn't it be so angry it would come back to life?
Pam: It's the former Nameless Pam!
Himeko: Calm down, Conductor.
Qingque: Is the Company really not going to come out and give an explanation?
Guinaifen: I can't take it anymore, I'm fuming. From now on, I'm boycotting Company products.
Seele: Good thing I didn't sell myself to the Company back then, otherwise, who knows how I would have been messed with.
Topaz: These are the personal actions of certain individuals, please do not escalate it to the entire Company.
Netizen A: Heh, for us ordinary people, what's the difference? We can't afford to gamble on whether you're good or bad, okay?
Luofu Netizen A: Indeed, at least most of the Company dogs I've met aren't good people.
Argenti: Such repulsive actions, surely even the Pure Beauty cannot tolerate them. I, Argenti, Knight of Beauty, am very willing to assist Mr. Boot Hill in all punishments he undertakes.
Jiang Lin: The Company seems to have released an announcement, you can go check it out.
Star: I saw it, I saw it, it's about Oswaldo Schneider.
As soon as Jiang Lin spoke, countless people immediately flooded the Company's official website. Under such an impact, even the Company's latest system crashed.
Even with tens of thousands of network repair personnel working frantically to fix it, there was still nothing they could do.
Fortunately, Silver Wolf, who had entered early, directly screenshotted the announcement and posted it in the live stream, instantly attracting countless people's attention.