Chapter 51

Himeko: "Mr. Topaz, I can tell you're a smart person. I hope you don't dig your own grave!"

Welt: "The Astral Express crew won't let you touch a single hair on Stelle's head!"

Stelle: "Boo hoo, you guys are so nice, I'm crying to death!!"

This scene in the video,

roused the entire Astral Express crew into an uproar,

and they all began to speak up, backing Stelle up!

"So this is the Astral Express crew?"

"The bond between them is absurdly tight!"

Albedo, who was in the snowy mountains,

upon seeing this scene,

felt deeply moved.

Even the blood in his body grew faintly hot.

"Wow, the bond between them is really, really good!"

"When one companion is wronged, a whole group of companions will step forward without hesitation to vent her anger!"

"This feeling is just too beautiful!"

"Even Paimon is moved to tears!"

"Lumine, once you find your brother, let's think of a way to join the Astral Express too, okay?"

"That way, we can become companions with them, just like family."

"From now on, when we go out, we won't have to fear fighting alone and being bullied!"

"How wonderful that would be..."

Paimon was infected by this protective bond of the Astral Express crew,

and at this moment, she very much wanted to become a member of the Astral Express crew!

"Join the Astral Express?"

"If such an opportunity really exists... I won't give it up!"

Paimon's suggestion

also made Lumine somewhat tempted.

Honestly, she was now a little envious of the atmosphere on the train.

"Heh, foolish gambler. Looks like you've botched the whole thing."

"I'd like to see how you wrap this up."

In a certain room in Penacony,

Dr. Ratio watched this scene and couldn't help but sneer.

He had always been unable to stand Topaz's ways,

so being able to see him suffer a setback now was quite satisfying.

In the video.

【Stelle: How do you know that?】

Stelle was extremely shocked,

and couldn't help blurting it out.

【Topaz: I know now.】 Topaz's answer made Stelle freeze.

Hu Tao: "???"

Hu Tao: "You were bluffing Miss Stelle the entire time?"

Hu Tao: "That's way too underhanded, isn't it?!"

Arataki Itto: "Argh, using such a despicable trick!! Topaz, are you even a man!"

Arataki Itto: "This great lord looks down on you!"

Kamisato Ayato: "Heh, Mr. Topaz does seem quite skilled at scheming and manipulating people's hearts!"

Kamisato Ayaka: "Worthy of an elite within the behemoth that is the Interastral Peace Corporation. This level of cunning is indeed extraordinary."

Scaramouche: "Hah, just a despicable scoundrel who resorts to underhanded tricks."

Paimon: "Uh... you, a Fatui Harbinger, aren't embarrassed saying something like that?"

Young Master: "Exactly. If you're not embarrassed, I'm embarrassed for you!"

Young Master: "You really think you freaks are all as upright and aboveboard as me?"

Lumine: "Young Master... you're not much better, are you?"

Young Master: "Hey, buddy, at least I'm straightforward. Right?"

Young Master: "Unlike them, who must have hundreds of scheming minds on them, every day thinking either of plotting against this one or plotting against that one."

Dottore: "Tartaglia, you brute, you really think we're all as stupid as you?"

Dottore: "Know why you can only rank at the bottom of the Fatui? Because you're beyond saving stupid."

Sparkle: "Oh~ is this an internal squabble within the same organization! Hee hee hee, this is my favorite thing to watch!"

Sparkle: "Fight~ kill~ I want to see blood flowing like a river~ (evil grin. jpg)"

Serval: "Enough, you idiots! Don't you think you're being rude enough already?"

Scaramouche: "You crazy woman, stop putting on airs here. What right do you have to lecture us?"

Boothill: "Hahaha, holy cow, my stomach hurts from laughing so hard."

Boothill: "What kind of weirdo organization are you Fatui anyway? Your own people are actually attacking each other?"

Seele: "That was quite the eye-opener."

Sampo: "Alright, everyone, how about we stop arguing? Harmony above all!"

Stelle: "Everyone shut up! Don't bother me while I'm watching the video!!!"

Stelle barked a command in the livestream chat,

Whether by coincidence or what,

In any case, after those words, the group stopped their squabbling.

In the video.

【Topaz: You don't have to give me an answer now. Thinking takes time too. When the time is ripe, I'll naturally come find you.】

【Of course, you can also discuss it with your companions, or even turn the tables and use me — you're very welcome to. Because this too is a way of showing me your worth.】

【I never make a losing deal. I hope all you "friends"... don't disappoint me.】

Topaz's tone was utterly pretentious, as if he didn't take Stelle seriously at all.

【Stelle: I can't make that decision on my own!】 Stelle shook her head firmly!

【Topaz: I told you, no need to rush an answer, because no matter what... the result won't change!】 Topaz's expression was playful as he spoke these words in a tone of absolute certainty.

Then, he began walking toward the door,

As if intending to leave.

However, just as he reached the door,

He paused his steps.

【Topaz: Oh right, before I go, let's play one more game. Very simple — guess which hand the chip is in. Just a way to get acquainted, so you can better understand my personality and the way I do things....】

Topaz turned around,

A powerful aura spread out with him.

The atmosphere suddenly grew solemn!

A chip was tossed into the air by him, then vanished in the blink of an eye, replaced by... two tightly clenched fists!

He held his two clenched fists out in front of him,

Demanding Stelle give an answer.