Little Gui's livestream.

Following Aventurine's perspective.

The edges of the screen seemed to fall into some kind of spectrum.

The colors were so dazzling it was almost blinding!

All the players watching knew very well.

This indicated that Aventurine was growing weaker under the influence of the holy baptism!

Guinaifen sighed, "Aventurine is really pitiful~"

"To investigate information, he's handing out gems on the streets like a pyramid scheme salesman."

"And then he gets mocked by Sparkle…"

"But then again."

"Sparkle truly lives up to her title as the 'Director Sparkle'!"

"She told Aventurine a fact—besides Robin, there's another mute in Penacony who fits the criteria!"

"Who could that be?"

"Little Gui thinks it's most likely our protagonist, the Trailblazer!"

Aventurine seemed to have already gotten what he wanted to know from Sparkle.

Even as the patterns on the edges of the screen grew heavier.

He still spoke with unwavering confidence: "I'll handle the rest myself: I'll prepare a grand opening performance for the family's downfall. When it reaches its climax, the walls will collapse, people will awaken, and those who cannot speak will find their voices again—"

"—When that time comes, please press the button and set off a big firework to cheer me on. See you later, fool."

Sparkle immediately burst into unrestrained laughter.

"You still have the nerve to boast at this point… But alright, it's a deal."

"You better not disappoint me, okay?"

...

"Why does it feel like Sparkle knows everything?"

"Did she really get the script?"

"Truly the Director Sparkle!"

"Aventurine, bro, your DEF is really high. You've been mocked by Sparkle like this, yet your emotions are still so stable?"

"I'm starting to believe Aventurine might really be Preservation. Who else could endure so much pressure besides Preservation?"

...

After the scene of Aventurine and Sparkle's conversation ended.

Another flashback of Aventurine suddenly appeared!

Now.

The players were somewhat accustomed to it!

They were already speculating about what scenes this flashback would reveal.

The scene unfolded.

This time, it wasn't the young Aventurine from his childhood.

At first glance, he looked about the same age as the current Aventurine!

But in the scene.

His hair was disheveled.

He wore a tattered prison uniform.

He seemed to be locked up in a prison.

A stark contrast to the glamorous Aventurine everyone knew now!

In fact.

Many players didn't even realize it at first!

Until the [cold male voice] in the background spoke: "Back again, Number 35? Do you like your talisman?"

Aventurine: "Can a product code really be a talisman?"

"Shut up. I didn't allow you to speak, Ziganian hyena."

Aventurine: "…"

This scene.

Left many players utterly shocked!

...

"Oh my god! What's going on!"

"He had such a miserable childhood, being hunted by the Catacans and living day to day, but now even his teenage years were this bad?"

"My poor Aventurine! It's just one tragedy after another, isn't it?"

"Even in Zigania, there is their own Dan Heng (sigh)."

"Holy crap! So the numbers on Aventurine's neck are actually a product code?"

"This is the mark of Aventurine's slavery..."

"I thought it was some kind of trendy tattoo and even got a similar one!"

"Damn! I'm crying my eyes out!"

"This is not the Aventurine I knew... If it weren't for the plot, I would never have imagined he had such a past!"

"I was so shocked I dropped my chopsticks!"

...

And there's even more to come!

According to the "slave owner,"

Aventurine was bought for just sixty Taanba (copper coins)!

For many people,

That's just a day's worth of food!

And back then, Aventurine was only worth that much!

In an instant,

Many in the comments expressed a desire to travel back in time to buy Aventurine themselves...

At that moment,

Aventurine, still a slave, suddenly said, "...I want to make a bet with you."

"Half of sixty, thirty coins... If I can come back alive, you have to give them to me. Do you dare to bet?"

The cold-hearted man let out an arrogant laugh: "Haha, you want to bet with me? Fine, you've got guts!"

"—But sorry, no way. Slave, don't forget your place. You don't even have the right to sit at the table."

"You're just a chip, tossed around by others. Either bring back more chips for your master, or... never come back."

"All or nothing—don't embarrass me, lucky one."

...

The Reverie Hotel.

On the scene.

Watching this part of the story,

Aventurine couldn't help but take a deep breath.

The memories of the past suddenly came alive to attack him...

He subconsciously touched the code on his neck.

A flash of pain crossed his eyes.

Yes...

This was indeed the mark of his slavery.

Even though he had risen to his current position!

Because of this code, because of this past...

He was still looked down upon by some.

Mocked behind his back for his experiences.

It could be said,

This part of the story,

For anyone in a position of power, was an undeniable "dark history"!

And now,

Yu Ling had actually included this experience in the plot.

Now, everyone in the universe knew he had once been a slave!

Aventurine noticed,

Some people around him were already casting sympathetic and strange glances.

However,

Aventurine simply smiled in relief.

He muttered to himself, "Everyone, want to see me panic, lose my temper?"

"Sorry to disappoint you."

"This is indeed my past, but it was also a turning point in my life, a gamble. Since I won, why should I reject this history?"

"Just like this code on my neck."

"Heh... I could have had it removed surgically, but I chose not to."

"Because it's a reminder, a driving force for me to keep moving forward."

"If you want to use this to humiliate me, go ahead."

"Try and see if you can break me."

Beside him,

The Bloodhound from the family tasked with watching over Aventurine wanted to say something.

But in the end, he remained silent.

Another Bloodhound was much more straightforward.

He gave Aventurine a heavy pat on the shoulder.

His eyes actually showing a look of admiration!

"Bro, we're all men here. Who doesn't have a past they'd rather forget?"

"I totally get you!"

"No, I really admire you."

"Climbing your way out of such a desperate situation must have been excruciating, right?"

Aventurine: "..."

"Ahem... thanks."

"But let's not get too close. If your boss sees us, it won't look good."

"Right, right, let's get back to the story!"

The two Bloodhounds exchanged a knowing smile with Aventurine.

If Sunday hadn't been nearby,

they probably would have sworn brotherhood with Aventurine on the spot!

Aventurine tapped his head.

Whether in reality or online,

the comments about him were surprisingly different from what he had imagined?

Not only was there no sarcasm as he had anticipated...

but instead, he received sympathy and recognition from everyone?

What was going on here!

He was supposed to be the big villain!

Had Yu Ling's character development gone off track?