: I'm really looking forward to seeing Hanabi-neechan's expression then!

"You mean there's a high probability of an ambush here?"

"Yes, given Oswaldo Schneider's personality, he will never keep quiet forever."

"Galaxy Lotto is one of the key projects of the market development department. He knows that you... Fireworks will definitely come, so he will definitely set a trap."

"Although you should be able to handle this without fear, just to be on the safe side, I think it's best if you let you know about it."

"After all, I don't want my friends to be in danger."

Inside a private room at a coffee shop, Sand Gold looked at Xi Yao across from him and smiled.

"Friends?" Xi Yao squinted, her smile carrying a deeper meaning.

"Brother Sand Gold, do you really consider me a friend?"

"certainly!"

"Oh?"

"I just teased you like that, aren't you angry at all?"

"tease?"

"When did you play a trick on me?"

"Wasn't that just a joke between friends?"

The two exchanged a smile and tacitly let the matter drop.

It must be said that Sand Gold's guess was very accurate.

Xi Yao did indeed deliberately lure him here.

As for her purpose, it was, of course, to greet the gold dust in the manner of the masked fool (in short, to persecute it).

By the way, let's find a suitable audience for the upcoming big show.

Xi Yao had already arrived on West Funing Star long ago, and had been preparing for the upcoming show.

If Sand Gold could guess there was an ambush here, so could Xi Yao.

Moreover, she knew much more detailed information than alluvial gold.

After all, she asked Director Nika directly.

You might be wondering, how come you couldn't find out even when you asked face to face?

Oh, it really is!

After all, not everyone can see through the illusion created by the Pleasure Envoy.

With Xi Yao's abilities, even a diamond-level expert wouldn't be able to see through it in a short time, let alone a mere director.

From Nika, Xi Yao learned about Oswaldo Schneider's entire plan.

Today's opening ceremony is just a pretext, a bait to lure the fireworks display.

The actual opening ceremony will be held tomorrow.

The people in the lobby were all company employees disguised as guests. Once the fireworks appeared, they would immediately evacuate through the secret passage.

You might be wondering, why evacuate?

Shouldn't we all rush in and grab the fireworks?

That's because Hanabi's illusions are too powerful; ordinary staff simply can't withstand them.

Therefore, Oswaldo Schneider had other trump cards up his sleeve.

Hidden beneath the stage in that hall is a strange artifact that, once activated, can instantly imprison anyone within its range.

The control effect is extremely strong; apart from the Commander, only a small number of exceptionally powerful or specially capable Fate Walkers can break free.

In addition, a reinforced mechanical army of one hundred elite robots is hidden in the basement of the hall, with extremely formidable combat power.

If fireworks appear directly on the stage, they will be instantly controlled.

If she appears elsewhere in the hall, the mechanical troops will force her onto the stage and take control.

Hanabi's illusions are indeed very powerful, but they have little effect on robots.

To avoid accidental injury, it is necessary to evacuate ordinary staff in advance.

As for Nika, who was in charge of everything...

He couldn't withstand the illusion either.

But Oswaldo Schneider prepared a strange object for him that could grant him some immunity to the effects of illusions.

Unless it's an illusion cast by the envoy himself, it can't harm him in a short time.

Oswaldo Schneider's preparations were certainly thorough.

Unfortunately, none of this was of any use to Xi Yao.

However, it didn't work on Xi Yao.

But it can be very useful to others.

Are you right?

Firework Sister?

Hehe~

That's right,

Xi Yao plans to use Oswaldo Schneider's plan to set a trap for Hanabi.

Didn't you want to catch fireworks?

Not only will I not stop you, I'll even help you catch it!

But once I catch them, they're mine!

Poor Hanabi-neechan~

I thought I was there to have some fun, but I ended up becoming the fun myself!

I'm really looking forward to seeing Hanabi-neechan's expression then!

Hehe~

At this point, some of you might be wondering...

Xi Yao, Xi Yao, where is Oswaldo Schneider?

Are you really going to just let him go like this?

I know you're in a hurry.

But don't rush.

Although my main goal is fireworks.

But blowing up the project here wouldn't take much time.

This is all so easy, why not do it?

Imagine this scenario: when he was full of confidence, pulled out all the stops, and thought his plan was sure to succeed, he discovered that not only had he failed to capture the person, but his department's key project—the Galaxy Lotto—had also been ruined.

His expression is sure to be priceless!

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!

Thinking of this, Xi Yao winked playfully at the gold dust opposite her:

"Brother Sand Gold, I'll treat you to fireworks later!"

fireworks?

Hearing these familiar words, Sand Gold's feelings were completely different this time.

Last time, he was terrified that Xi Yao would blow up the company.

This time, all he wanted to say was...

Fireworks are great!

The fireworks were amazing!

We have to see these fireworks!

Oswaldo Schneider never dreamed that the person he had ambushed was not the Masked Fool Fireworks at all, but a Pleasure Messenger!

Sand Gold was overjoyed at the thought of his furious reaction afterwards.

"Thanks!"

Be careful in everything you do!

"Feel free to contact me anytime if you need help!"

Ciallo～(∠・ω＜)⌒★

West Funin Star.

Interstellar Peace Corporation Building.

At the entrance of the lobby.

Six systems before the opening ceremony begins.

Sand Gold walked in alone.

Here, he met someone.

Nika.

He seemed to be waiting for me here on purpose.

Upon seeing the gold dust, Nika smiled and said:

"As expected of the gold deposit supervisor, he actually went out on patrol alone. I admire him."

"It's just my duty."

"Now that we're here, we can't just do nothing, can we?"

"I wonder if the gold mining supervisor has noticed anything unusual?"

Sand Gold shrugged, looking helpless, and said:

Unfortunately, no.

"It seems that the Masked Fool's ability to conceal himself is unexpectedly outstanding."

Nika's already small eyes narrowed into slits.

"It's alright, Director Sand Gold, I'm already very touched that you're willing to help."

"Don't worry, maybe the Masked Fool didn't come here."

"I hope so."

"After patrolling for so long, the gold mining director must be quite tired, right?"

"I've prepared rooms for you. Why don't you rest for a bit and then come to the opening ceremony later?"

"Well then, thank you, Director Nika."

Sand Gold smiled and thanked him, then turned and left.

Nika sneered as he watched his retreating figure.

No findings?

I don't think you looked carefully at all, did you?

Of course, even if I did find it, you wouldn't tell me.

Don't think I don't know you're from the Diamond faction, here to cause trouble!

Sand Gold, you'd better behave yourself and not interfere with the boss's plans, or don't blame me for being impolite.

Nika touched the ring on her hand, her smile both confident and sinister.

at the same time.

Sand Gold returned to his room.

His men had been waiting there for a long time; the director had been missing for so long, and they were all extremely anxious.

As soon as they saw the gold dust return, they all rushed towards it.

"Director, how is it?"

"Have you found the Masked Fool?"

Sand Gold first shook his head, then nodded.

"Yes and no."

?

His subordinates were completely dumbfounded by his answer.

The CPU is directly overloaded.

Seeing is seeing.

If I didn't see him, I didn't see him.

What does "yes" and "no" mean?

The bald captain scratched his non-existent head of hair and asked:

"Director, what do you mean?"

Sand Gold did not explain, but simply smiled faintly:

"All you need to know is that there's going to be a good show."

Upon hearing this, the surrounding subordinates clenched their fists, their expressions filled with excitement.

This is in the bag!

No one pressed for further questions.

After all, the Director of Gold Sands has never been wrong in his judgment!

Moreover, they only need to execute orders, but the director has to consider many more things.

After instructing his men to return to their rooms, Sand Gold sat in a chair, a smile gradually spreading across his face.

Fireworks?

Really looking forward to it!

...

P.S.: Dates are still in short supply!

Have a happy day today!

The young author is going to eat something delicious today!

Mini cakes~

Sweet and soft little blue cakes~

Hehehe~

Hehehehehe~