Chapter 183

Paimon: "A little question—what does 'driving' mean?"

Firefly: "A car is a vehicle, so driving means operating a vehicle."

Lumine: "Uh... I feel like that's not quite what it means."

Firefly: "Well, I don't know then. (innocent. jpg)"

Kafka: "(covering-mouth-laugh. jpg)"

The video continues.

【Mr. Shajin being so considerate of me is my greatest honor—so a selfless and generous person like you surely wouldn't ask for anything in return, would you?】

Sunday didn't seem surprised that the Shajin Society would say that,

and began taking out a "tall hat," about to place it on Shajin's head.

【Of course, you won't lose anything by this. I only want to take back what rightfully belongs to me: my personal freedom, and the belongings kept by the family—that pouch of gift money, and........】

Shajin pressed the advantage,

and began stating his conditions.

However, before he could finish listing them,

he was ruthlessly cut off by Sunday.

【The casket that stores the cornerstone.】

Sunday said unhurriedly.

【Exactly.】

Shajin nodded.

【The cornerstone—I understand it is a precious asset of the Strategic Investment Department, a sacred stone that seals the great authority of the Preservation Memosponge, with each of the liquidation experts holding one.】

【... Such a precious item is surely worth far more than any other reward.】

Sunday shook his head,

not agreeing to Shajin's demand.

【But you also know that to bring the truth to light, a certain amount of Gao Ang's risk is necessary.】

Shajin retorted.

【Mr. Shajin, when you're out and about, do you constantly pay attention to your appearance?】

【The tie should be on the center line, the shirt must not show from beneath the Ma Jia, the trouser crease must be straight, and always aligned with the direction the shoe toes point.】

Sunday glanced over Shajin's attire a few times,

and suddenly asked a question.

【Of course.】

Shajin answered matter-of-factly.

【But I wouldn't, because that wouldn't be "proper"—you should ensure everything is in perfect order before stepping out, never deviating.】

【I never take any risks.】

【The cornerstone must be kept by the family.】

Sunday's attitude was very firm.

【Really nothing to discuss?】

Shajin continued probing as he asked.

【Don't make me refuse a second time!】

Sunday's tone turned slightly cold.

【..... Sigh, fine then.】

【Just getting the gift money back is fine too—you should at least give me that.】

【A merchant without bargaining chips probably can't move an inch.】

Shajin didn't continue to press hard,

but instead made a compromise.

Navia: "Unexpected!"

Navia: "Mr. Sunday wasn't blackmailed by this at all!"

Sangoku: "Wh-what a tough attitude!"

Shajin: "He actually won't give an inch?"

Miss Ningguang: "Impressive, truly impressive!"

Miss Ningguang: "Mr. Sunday is undoubtedly a very qualified person in power!"

Diluc: "His beloved sister was killed, yet it didn't throw him off his game."

Diluc: "Truly formidable."

Boothill: "What did I say?"

Boothill: "Don't underestimate the family!"

March 7th: "The cornerstone... seals the great authority of the Preservation Memosponge—it's actually this powerful?"

Stelle: "Excuse me, if I join the company and become an expert in the Strategic Investment Department, can I get this cornerstone thing?"

Stelle: "Ahem, I don't really mean anything else, I just want to experience what it feels like to be a Memosponge."

March 7th: "Hey, are you trying to defect?"

March 7th: "Believe it or not, I'll clean house right now!!"

Stelle: "No way, can't I just take a part-time job!!"

Stelle: "Once I become a Preservation Memosponge, I won't have to treat you all to the good stuff!"

Paimon: "Eat well and drink well....! Mmph!! Take me along too!!"

Herta: "I think you've all misunderstood something."

Herta: "This is only a portion of the power that Diamond fellow split off."

Herta: "It can't be compared to a true Emanator at all."

Topaz: "That's right. Even with the aid of the cornerstone, it can only bring out a small fraction of an Emanator's power."

Welt: "But that's already quite a lot... isn't it?"

Welt: "After all, it's precisely because of this that you all have been able to swim like fish in water, roaming freely across the universe."

Brother Dan Heng: "In this world, ordinary people are the majority, and the power of a small number of Emanators has already surpassed the majority."

Guinaifen: "Wow, the Company really is rolling in money!"

Guinaifen: "They can even distribute something so precious for their employees to use."

Guinaifen: "I wonder when our Luofu Xianzhou will be able to enjoy such treatment?"

Miss Sushang: "I'd advise you not to even think about it. Luofu Xianzhou doesn't have such bizarre things, does it?"

Miss Qingque: "I think that whatever-so-called Lord that the General my lord summoned was really imposing."

Miss Qingque: "How about you go beg the General my lord to lend it to you for a few days?"

Stelle: "Goodness, that's deadly spicy!!"

Diviner Fu Xuan: "Little Sparrow, shut your mouth for me! If you dare spout nonsense again, I'll discipline you!"

Miss Qingque: "Heh... heheh, I was just joking. Everyone don't mind it, don't mind it, ha!"

The video continues.

【Your compromise was even quicker than I anticipated.】

【Unfortunately, compared to a merchant.......】

【A gambler needs chips even more!】

【I can give you a gift, but before that, I want you to tell me yourself——】

【——What exactly is stored inside this casket that you so decisively abandoned?】.