Chapter 542

As long as the influence of Harmony has not sunk deep into the marrow, personal desires will always find a place to stand.

We're lucky—at least in Penacony, no major figure has reached a frequency so high that they've entirely lost their private desires.

Just like the covert power struggles within the company, the so-called unity of the Five Great Families... now that the Dream Master is gone, it's reduced to nothing but a slogan.

March 7th: "By the way, is the Dream Master really dead?"

Stelle: "I don't know. He just suddenly dropped dead, and everything was kept mysterious."

Furina: "Then if the Dream Master is gone, are the remnants of Order also gone?"

Gui Nai Fen: "The universe is so vast—the remnants of Order probably aren't limited to just the Dream Master's lineage, right?"

Gui Nai Fen: "But even the Dream Master's monumental effort failed to resurrect the Order Star God—so I doubt any other remnants of Order stand a chance."

Miss Qingque: "Tsk. Poor Taiyi—almost came back to life."

Sangbo: "Guys, is there a possibility..."

Sangbo: "Even if Taiyi truly came back to life, he'd just get ambushed and killed again by the shadowy hand?"

Silver Wolf: "The path of the Order Star God faces too much conflict across the universe—it's hard not to draw the attention of other Star Gods."

Stelle: "Who asked him to be the Order Star God?"

Stelle: "Always thinking about imposing order on the universe."

Stelle: "But this isn't your own Star God's territory—you impose order, and how can other Star Gods look at you kindly?"

March 7th: "Hmm... from a human perspective, that's true."

March 7th: "But do Star Gods really think like that?"

Truth-Doctor: "From the example of Fertility, Star Gods also cannot tolerate anyone blocking their path."

Truth-Doctor: "Perhaps the reason Order fell was simply because it got in the way..."

Zhong Li: "Or perhaps... the universe never needed any being to impose order in the first place..."

The video continues.

After the Oak Family fell, Old Otto's faction became the strongest force in Penacony.

Even if we only consider succession order, he is the longest-serving and most senior among all current family heads.

Topaz thought for a moment, then spoke to Emerald.

"Hmm, so for the upcoming talks, we must strictly follow the strategy we agreed upon."

"Like playing a game of chess—every move must be carefully judged."

Emerald reminded him.

"Of course. The three-step negotiation method: first listen; then probe; finally reveal the blade."

"You taught me that."

Paimon: "Wow—is this Emerald Lady's secret negotiation mantra?"

Paimon: "I'll write it down right away—might come in handy later!"

Lumine: "First listen, then probe, finally reveal the blade?"

Lumine: "I see... suddenly I feel like I've learned something."

Stelle: "This three-step negotiation method makes sense, but it doesn't suit me!"

Stelle: "I have my own three-step negotiation method."

Stelle: "First reveal the hat, then reveal the lance, finally smash them with the baseball bat!!"

Stelle: "Then my negotiation opponent will surely weep and beg on their knees."

Stelle: "And my negotiation succeeds."

Miss Qingque: "Whoa—what kind of Wu De is this? Subduing others with force?"

Silver Wolf: "Subduing others with force?"

Silver Wolf: "Isn't that just brute force used by fools?"

March 7th: "Aww, Stelle, I knew you'd say that."

March 7th: "But the world isn't about fighting and killing—it's about human relations and social nuance!"

March 7th: "Relying solely on force won't work!"

Stelle: "I don't believe it—all the people who fell under my baseball bat became obedient."

Lumine: "I understand completely."

Lumine: "So maybe revealing the blade from the start really is better?"

Emerald: "Revealing the blade from the start?"

Emerald: "Heh... if you're powerful enough, that might work."

Emerald: "Using overwhelming strength to force the other side to surrender saves you a lot of unnecessary talk."

Emerald: "Unfortunately, unless absolutely necessary, the company can't directly march on Penacony."

Emerald: "That would draw massive global condemnation."

Furina: "Now that you mention it... Huang Quan seems to have unconsciously followed this three-step method."

Furina: "First listen, then probe, and finally, when pushed to the brink, reveal the blade."

Silver Wolf: "Then Penacony and Sand Gold got cut down."

Black Swan: "Heh—I didn't know Huang Quan was secretly skilled in negotiation tactics."

Huang Quan: "..."

Huang Quan: "I simply didn't want to act... but things always turn out contrary to my wishes."

The video continues.

"So clear—yet in the Yllaro case, you seemed to have switched the order around."

Jade teased with a smile.

【That's a matter of personal insight.】

Topaz also smiled.

【Sorry to interrupt your conversation, the Family Head is ready to meet with the representative from the Strategic Investment Department.】

In the gap between Topaz and Jade's conversation,

a server walked over,

and relayed to the two of them.

【Work time has come.】

【Pull yourselves together, let's go meet that supporting actor in a high position.】

【Remember our objective: create an opportunity for the company to enter Penacony.】

【Aventurine has already torn open a crack, and you and I... are going to rip it wide open.】

Venti: "Supporting actor?"

Venti: "Ehehe.... those two words are quite fitting, aren't they!"

Zhong Li: "How could a person with such qualifications and ambition be content to remain a supporting actor forever?"

Zhong Li: "This Mr. Oti, I'm afraid, has been waiting for this moment for a long time."

Furina: "In other words, this old Oti perhaps knows everything, but he has chosen to let things be all along."

Furina: "Only this way can he see the hope of the Oak Family and the Dreammaster collapsing, and have a chance to become the head of the entire Penacony Family!"

Paimon: "Have to say, Mr. Sunday really is impressive—becoming the head of the Oak Family at such a young age."

Paimon: "And even keeping all those more senior predecessors suppressed."

Sunday: "Heh, just a puppet in disguise."

Sunday: "The sky of this Penacony has always belonged to the Dreammaster."

Sunday: "With his support, becoming the Family Head isn't hard for me."

Sunday: "This naturally will also invite the displeasure of those with ulterior motives."

Stelle: "But your abilities are plain for all to see."

Stelle: "Even without the Dreammaster, you'd have no problem sitting in that seat."

March 7th: "After all, he's someone who almost ascended to godhood—how could he possibly be lacking?"

March 7th: "If he weren't so obsessed, this Penacony might really have been thriving!"

March 7th: "But this old Oti, just from the description, sounds like someone who puts profit first."

March 7th: "Hard to believe he could lead Penacony well."

Miss Qingque: "If Penacony falls into his hands, it'll probably just become a tool for raking in money."