Just like the saying of the Xianzhou: "Reignbow would never speak to any mortal... THEY only let their Lux Arrow do all the talking."
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"Faster, faster! Those bugs are catching up!"
"The engine is about to catch fire! Any faster and we'll blow ourselves up first!"
Inside a spaceship bearing The IPC's emblem, panic was spreading.
Almost everyone's face was filled with unease.
Watching the chaos unfold, Brandon, who was the first to board, frowned and turned to one person: "Captain Carkins, hasn't The IPC's starship arrived yet?"
Carkins was the captain of this ship and also one of the few captains who escaped the initial swarm of the insects.
The rest mostly killed under pursuit by the swarm, leaving no remains.
Hearing Brandon's words, Carkins said bitterly, "A few of The IPC's starships arrived a few days ago, but they were all blocked by the swarm. One rushed too far ahead and crashed immediately."
The terror of the Swarm Disaster was not something a few starships could withstand.
If the Amber King hadn't intervened, no one knew how many worlds the disaster back then would have swept through.
Although this swarm was not as vast as the one that once swept the cosmos, it was still enough to…
After a moment of silence, Brandon asked, "How far are we from the Celestial Comet Wall?"
"If everything goes smoothly… three days."
The Celestial Comet Wall was a barrier built by the Amber King, measured in light-years, its massive scale leaving people speechless.
It was also their only lifeline at the moment.
By the way, they were not heading to the Amber King's main barrier, but to one of the three already completed sections.
As for why…
If not for the swarm behind them, they wouldn't be running to the Celestial Comet Wall for shelter.
They could only pray that the Amber King would descend with divine power and wipe out all these Propagation abominations!
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"That's basically the situation, please don't be angry. We have already dealt with the people responsible in the IPC."
On the island, Jade, accompanied by several people from the Astral Express, came before Godzilla.
Carefully, she explained everything that had happened recently.
The incident was not only about whether The IPC could obtain the operating rights of Penacony but also whether The IPC would gain a powerful enemy!
She couldn't afford to be careless.
Her eyes flickered. The huge eye of the colossal beast…
But its might remained overwhelming, its huge body shaking the earth like a mountain collapse with just a slight move. Especially after it forcibly seized control of Penacony, rumors about this colossal beast-god spread wildly among all major powers.
If it was just physical strength without any special means, many forces believed they could escape from Godzilla.
But after the Penacony incident, at least Garden of Recollection wouldn't think so anymore.
A beast that could invade dreams… would terrify any memo keeper!!
Godzilla slightly tilted its head, tail swaying left and right, seemingly understanding why those people had caused trouble.
But, what about them now?
Godzilla looked at Jade with curiosity.
Although Jade didn't know what Godzilla was thinking, she could roughly guess it wanted to know about the swarm.
"According to the information I have, the 'Red Tide' is rampaging across the galaxy. Currently, only the last ship from the research facility is still heading toward the barrier."
Jade stopped after saying that.
As for pleading for those people… not only did she never consider it, even if she did, she wouldn't have done so.
Begging Godzilla for a bunch of people secretly working behind The IPC's back?
The Ten Stonehearts or at least her would never do such unprofitable deals.
Those involved would surely face punishment, because this incident not only involved Godzilla but also another top-tier power in the universe-
The Xianzhou Alliance.
Pier Point was not Xianzhou Fanghu; if the Lord of the Hunt truly loosed one Lux arrow, it wouldn't just be one-fifth destroyed!
Godzilla's tail swayed lightly. For those being chased by the swarm, it had no sympathy. If they lacked the ability yet still dared to cause trouble, let the swarm teach them a lesson.
Sensing the tail's movement, Jade felt relieved.
At least it wasn't angry.
Though her thoughts were racing, she kept a calm expression and continued politely,
"Everything mentioned before is unrelated to today. I came today because I have an important matter to discuss with you."
She then carefully explained that The IPC wished to obtain the operating rights to Penacony, emphasizing that Godzilla only needed to allow The IPC to conduct business there, and The IPC would handle everything else. Godzilla only had to sit back and receive compensation.
Of course, for Godzilla, credits were useless, but if needed, The IPC could convert them into goods Godzilla required of equivalent value.
In short, The IPC would handle all the gritty and exhausting work, while Godzilla could continue sleeping, and treasures would fall from the sky.
After finishing, Jade looked at the enormous beast expectantly.
Godzilla blinked, then began moving its tail, scooping up Stelle, who was climbing on its dorsal fin, and placing her in front of Jade. Its tail tip then poked at her back.
Then it lifted its tail and pointed back and forth between Jade and Stelle.
"Me?"
Stelle pointed to herself in confusion, not understanding what was going on.
Should I… negotiate?
Jade's eyes lit up. Godzilla's gesture clearly indicated approval of The IPC entering Penacony, and Stelle would be its spokesperson.
Immediately, Jade looked at Stelle with a bright smile and praised, "As expected of the rumored Miss Stelle, Topaz has often spoken to me about you."
"Really?! What did she say about me?!" Hearing Jade's words, Stelle instantly pushed aside the strange feeling, leaned close to Jade, and eagerly asked.
"Uh…" The action of the fluffy gray fur caught Jade off guard for a moment.
Himeko and Welt looked at Stelle, who seemed nothing like someone who could negotiate, and were momentarily silent.
She should be fine, right?
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With Jade's active cooperation, the negotiation was quickly settled.
Not a single agreed condition had changed.
No one had imagined that the ownership of the treasure land of Penacony would be decided so quickly, especially when the battle between The Family and The IPC had just entered its heated phase, only to be forcibly interrupted by Godzilla.
Thus, the territory that nominally belonged to Harmony's Xipe was transferred.
The Charmony Festival was held as usual!
Penacony Grand Theater.
The once grand theater had already vanished into smoke during that battle, and what stood now was a one-to-one replica constructed through dreams manipulated by Godzilla.
To witness the grandest Charmony Festival, Stelle especially requested Godzilla to help build it.
For his little gray-haired companion, Godzilla was always indulgent.
The new Grand Theater, located in the golden moment at the city center, was astonishing in scale, dazzling to the eye.
"Finally, Miss Robin is about to perform on stage. I've been waiting so long for this day!"
March 7th excitedly stared at the dark center of the stage, fidgeting on her seat.
"Miss Robin's singing has brought new hope to many worlds. I hope what happened earlier won't affect her state of mind."
Himeko said calmly.
The harmonious music could influence Robin, but likewise, her state of mind could influence the harmony.
However, recalling Robin, who was preparing just a while ago, Himeko smiled faintly.
That strong girl definitely wouldn't be defeated by such setbacks.
At that moment, the Grand Theater was packed with no empty seats, and the excitement gathered like a surging river, affecting everyone present.
"Bang!"
The lights suddenly flashed, and the brilliant rays illuminated the girl at the center of the stage, who exuded a constant aura of purity and kindness that made it hard for anyone to look away for even a second.
"Everyone…" Taking a deep breath, Robin began her performance.
"Welcome to the Penacony Grand Theater."
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"Oh my, so lively."
Atop a high-rise building, a twin-tailed girl wearing a fox mask sat on the rooftop, her hands supporting her behind her back, watching the brightly lit Grand Theater in the distance with great interest.
Robin's lingering voice spread from the opera house, echoing far and wide.
Sparkle leisurely swung her legs, her bell-tied foot raised, toenails painted, glimmering slightly under the dim moonlight.
"Too bad my 'bombs' can't be used anymore; otherwise, this celebration would have been even livelier."
She shook her head slightly and sighed theatrically.
Her gaze turned toward the suddenly appearing island, with its undulating 'mountains'.
That big guy! Ever since that big guy took over Penacony, Sparkle' 'bombs' had all become useless!
No matter what method she used, it was all in vain, and she had to painfully accept that fact.
No need to even think to know why.
"Hehehe, everyone's attending the festival, so I, Sparkle, can't fall behind. Big guy, I'll come play with you."
With a slight push of her arms, the girl leaned forward, and her fiery red figure disappeared silently.
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While the distant Grand Theater hosted the festival, Godzilla took advantage of the festive atmosphere and encountered an 'old acquaintance.'
"Wow, you greedy glutton, you actually took over the territory of the Mother of Stars. This is really… ahahahaha!"
That distinctive laughter echoed in his ears, and before Godzilla appeared none other than Aha, disguised as an ordinary human.
No matter what form Aha took, Godzilla could always recognize him.
Besides, Aha had never bothered to hide his identity, laughing openly with his unmistakable voice.
"People of Harmony are no pushovers, but this isn't their territory anymore. The followers of Order's Aeon… ahaha, The Family actually let the followers of Order sneak in, how ironic!"
Aha laughed without restraint.
A territory nominally belonging to Harmony had been infiltrated by the followers of Order, long thought dead, who had even infiltrated as a Family Head of Penacony. Xipe was truly entertaining!
What amused Aha wasn't the Oak family or Harmony itself, but the fact that Penacony was under the control of the long-dead followers of Order, the Aeon of Order, who had been devoured by Harmony's Xipe during the war of gods.
Mother of Stars, hahahaha!
Godzilla looked at the hysterically laughing Aha.
Their relationship was relatively stable.
Like other Aeons of different Paths, as long as there was no conflict, they each minded their own business, and Godzilla and Aha were the same.
Aha sought amusement, while Godzilla looked for food while sleeping.
They didn't interfere with each other and could even sit down for a chat.
"By the way, glutton, you even infected that brood of insects. That's really something…"
Aha teased deliberately...
'Infected? Say it properly; they were just attracted by my overwhelming presence, okay?'
Godzilla's tail swooshed in front of Aha, lifted slightly, then slammed down heavily with a thud, planting Aha into the ground like a carrot.
Aha did not resist the entire time, and even the exposed head kept turning left and right, as if searching for something.
Godzilla placed a blade of grass on Aha's head.
This instantly made Aha happy.
"Aha is a carrot, Aha is a carrot now, eh? Aha turned into a carrot?"
'Truly worthy of the title "Aeon of Joy." This thing is really fun.'
Godzilla thought so.
Lifting his gaze slightly, he saw a figure standing at the entrance, holding a colorful fan in her hand, Sparkle.
"Aeon of Joy??! Aha??" Sparkle's voice interrupted Aha, who was still singing the carrot song.
"Eh?" Locking eyes with Sparkle, Aha decisively buried his head into the ground, leaving only the stubborn tuft of grass sticking out.
Then came a muffled voice from underground.
"Aha doesn't know, Aha is just a carrot."
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After waiting for a while and confirming that Aha had indeed left, Sparkle said regretfully,
"Mm, what a pity, it's so rare to see the Aeon of Joy, I really wanted to mess with Him a bit."
Sparkle looked disappointed.
As an Emanator of Joy, how could one resist the urge to have fun?
Anyway, the Aeon of Joy wouldn't get angry, right?
But Sparkle quickly brushed off that thought; the Aeon of Joy wasn't seen often, but the big guy in front of her was right here.
"I didn't expect you to be so familiar with Aha, Glutton? That's what the Aeon of Joy calls you, right?"
Sparkle laughed and hopped over to Godzilla, grinning.
"You're not going to the Charmony Festival, and instead you're hanging around here?"
Godzilla looked at Sparkle in confusion.
'This little one wasn't out playing tricks, so why come to him?'
'Could it be she wanted to help her for some trick?'
'No need; he felt this place was quite nice already.'
"Hehe, I don't want to go to such a noisy place, it's nowhere near as nice as your place."
Sparkle tilted her head, smiling slyly, then pulled a pitiful expression.
"It's your fault my 'bombs' all got put out, now I have no place to play, all because of you."
Godzilla's tail curled into a question mark.
But he quickly understood.
He didn't specifically target Sparkle's bombs, he didn't hate them either; wasn't it good for shields and enemies to be blown away?
Especially those doll-shaped fireworks, those were really nice.
The thought arose, and Godzilla suddenly became interested in watching fireworks.
Fire tongues shot into the sky one after another, lingering high above, and then…
"Bang!"
"Bang!"
"Bang!"
Brilliant fireworks dazzled, filling hearts with joy.
The grand theater's ceiling had somehow vanished, yet Miss Robin's singing remained unaffected.
The fireworks seemed deliberately controlled, each explosion timed to the music, adding a unique touch to the melody.
"Look! That firework looks like you when you turned into a raccoon!"
March 7th grabbed Stelle's arm and pointed.
The firework burst open, shaped exactly like a chibi Stelle hugging an Happy Tea and sipping away.
It was heartwarming and delightful.
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"Ah, what a beautiful fireworks display."
Sparkle's pupils reflected the dazzling fireworks in the distant sky, her voice unclear whether real or feigned.
"No wonder people from The Family and The IPC say Penacony is yours now, and the folks on the streets say so too. Looks like it's true."
Godzilla's tail reached forward, and Sparkle stretched out her hand, gently poking it; the cold sensation felt exactly like touching a real body.
After a moment, Sparkle continued: "Originally I wanted to tell you about your bug minions chasing down IPC people, but it looks like you already know. What a disappointment."
Sparkle really wanted to see what would happen if Godzilla clashed with The IPC.
Of course, the Interastral Peace Corporation itself probably wouldn't directly fight Godzilla.
At most, some people acting on their own interests would choose to fight him head-on, or flee.
That kind of scene would definitely be spectacular!
The mighty Interastral Peace Corporation, a cosmic titan loved and hated by countless worlds, clashing with the peak-from-the-start Godzilla.
That drama would be entertaining!
"That's right!"
As soon as Sparkle finished speaking, a familiar voice sounded again.
Before Sparkle could react, she turned her head in confusion to see Aha reappear, still with the tuft of grass, upper body now out of the ground.
"Didn't you leave?"
"Aha just left, oh wait! Aha is still a carrot! The carrot just left earlier, you know."
Aha hummed a mysterious tune, bobbing his head, making the tuft of grass bob along as well.
It really felt like a carrot spirit come to life.
Sparkle stared at the bobbing tuft, and her hands itched slightly.
Her Aeon… surely would cause trouble, right?
"The carrot also really wants to see the dummy and the bugs fighting each other." Aha said so.