"By the way, before you leave, I have a more personal question," Sunday pressed.

"You..."

"Do you really want to destroy this world with your own hands?"

...

"Sunday's question probably stems from Aventurine's earlier statement: Overturn the entire world, create the grandest death."

"Destruction? Could Aventurine actually be on the Path of Destruction?"

"Aventurine: I didn't have this thought before, but now I do."

"Because of his tragic childhood, he wants to destroy everything?"

"Damn, I actually kind of understand Aventurine now."

"If that's the case, Aventurine really fits the role of the main antagonist..."

...

Just as the players in the live stream were heatedly discussing.

The scene shifted.

A flashback appeared.

Against a dark red, lava-like sky.

In front of a simple tent.

Two figures with golden hair, one tall and one short, were conversing there.

"Kakavasha, where have you been... Are you hurt?!" the girl asked anxiously.

"I got it back, sister."

Without a doubt.

The little boy Kakavasha in the memory was Aventurine in his childhood.

And the girl was his sister.

"You went to find them...? It's too dangerous! It's just a necklace, it can't be eaten, nor is it water. We can live without it."

Her tone was both reproachful and heartbroken,

"But I can't lose you, brother... Please don't go near those Katika (Flayers) people again, okay?"

Kakavasha reassured her in a clear voice, "Sister, don't be afraid. The Katika people are stupid, but I'm smart. When I play games with them, I will definitely win."

"Win? What exactly happened? Tell me."

"I made a bet with them, betting on which of the two little birds in the desert and I would die first. I won."

"They suspected I cheated, but I didn't... I won fair and square."

His sister sighed, "I know you can win... You've always been a lucky child, your luck is a gift from the Earth Mother Goddess (Fingo-Bjors)..."

"But that's not a reason for you to Fight Fire With Fire with the Katika people. They are bloodthirsty, cruel, and insatiable—don't forget about Mom and Dad..."

"It's just a necklace... but Kakavasha, you are my last family."

Seeing this conversation.

The players in the live stream were stunned!

...

"???"

"Did I hear that right!?"

"Director Aventurine was already gambling with his life at such a young age!?"

"She said... [the last family]? Has Aventurine's mother already passed away~?"

"It must be the doing of those cruel Katika people."

"My God! Was Aventurine's childhood so tragic?"

"These beasts! Aren't they afraid of being held accountable by the company!?"

"At this time, little Aventurine had nothing to do with the company, the company definitely wouldn't care."

...

Kakavasha said somewhat aggrievedly, "Sister, I'm sorry... I thought you would be happy. Because this is the necklace Mom left for you..."

"There won't be any more in the future."

His sister said softly, "It is important, but more important is you, my beloved brother... I won't blame you, but you must remember what Mom said..."

"Pain and poverty are the Earth Mother Goddess's tests, and She has also given us opportunities, that is your luck, Kakavasha. Your good fortune is our... and all Avgin's most precious treasure."

"You are a child blessed by the Earth Mother Goddess, you can lead the clan to happiness. So, always remember to protect yourself, and never resent pain and poverty... okay?"

Kakavasha took a deep breath.

He wanted to say more but stopped.

His sister comforted him softly, "Be good, swear to the Earth Mother Goddess."

"Okay. I swear to the Earth Mother Goddess, I will always protect this treasure..."

However.

The scene plunged into darkness at this moment.

"But, sister... if the Earth Mother Goddess with the triple eyes is really watching over us..."

"Then why didn't She bless Dad when he was swept away by the quicksand... Dad went to the Katika people's place to prepare offerings for Her..."

Kakavasha's voice gradually choked with sobs.

"When Mom slowly grew cold in our arms, where was the Mother Goddess... Even as she closed her eyes, Mom was still begging for her forgiveness..."

"Big sister, everyone says I'm smart, but I don't understand... If every rain is the Mother Goddess's forgiveness and blessing..."

"Then how many mistakes did we make... to be born into this world just to die...?"

His voice wasn't loud.

But it felt deafening.

For a moment.

Everyone fell silent.

If this weren't a scene from Honkai: Star Rail.

No one would have connected this child's experience to the current Aventurine!

It's simply unimaginable.

The Aventurine who now appears to be in a high position, so glamorous and radiant...

His childhood was actually so dark!

Below the live stream interface.

Little Gui was also rendered speechless for a moment.

Fortunately.

After experiencing the previous heart-wrenching plot with Firefly.

Her resilience had grown significantly...

In the current plot.

Although Kakavasha's experience is heartbreaking, it hasn't reached the point of breaking her defenses yet.

After letting out a long sigh, Little Gui took a tactical sip of water. Then, she continued with the story.

At that moment, a prompt appeared on the screen:

[At the same time, others in Penacony are also active…]

[Optional: Continue from [Aventurine's perspective], or return to [Trailblazer's perspective]]

Little Gui thought for a moment. For the sake of a smooth narrative flow, it would be better to continue from [Aventurine's perspective]. Moreover, she was curious about how Aventurine, who was at the end of his rope, would turn the situation around. Or would he… gradually fade away in his memories?

The comments started pouring in:

...

"Wahhhh…"

"This made me cry, it resonated with me so deeply!"

"To reclaim his mother's keepsake, he even bet his own life. I'm crying so hard!"

"Little Aventurine is so heartbreaking…"

"If I were Aventurine, I wouldn't hesitate to bring about the Destruction of the world!"

"Is this a flashback? Is Aventurine really going to meet his end in Penacony…"

...

The story continued.

After leaving Dewlight Pavilion, Aventurine clutched his forehead with one hand, letting out painful gasps.

At that moment, Dr. Ratio appeared before him.

"You look terrible. Or is this just another act of yours?"

"I didn't expect you to have the nerve to face me," Aventurine said coldly.

"I thought this was the outcome you wanted. After all, I've faithfully carried out my duty, just as you said."

"If you can't hold on any longer, make sure to let me know first."

Aventurine, however, smiled and said, "Is the genius of the Council of Mundanites planning to collect my corpse? Oh my… what an honor."

To the surprise of all the players, even at this point, Aventurine showed no signs of madness or anger.

Little Gui couldn't help but exclaim, "Aventurine's emotional control is just too impressive!"

"Is this what they call the composure of the wealthy?"

"I'd understand if he started cursing Dr. Ratio!"

"But instead of doing that, he's even making jokes about himself!"

"This level of composure… I can't help but admire it."

"If I were in his shoes and knew I was about to die, I wouldn't care about any of this! I wouldn't bother with any pretenses…"

"Ugh… what am I even saying!"

At this point in the story, something happened that Little Gui couldn't quite understand.

Aventurine actually asked Dr. Ratio to contact the company in reality. He claimed that Aventurine had made all the necessary preparations and that the company fleet could enter Penacony in seventeen system hours.

Even though he was in dire straits himself, he was still dreaming of calling in the company fleet to surround Penacony!

Even Dr. Ratio couldn't help but remark, "You've completely lost it, you damned gambler."

"Maybe I've been crazy all along. Who knows?"

"…Fine. Take this. Open it when you're on the brink of death. You'll thank me for it."

It was a scroll bearing Dr. Ratio's personal emblem.

After Aventurine accepted it, Dr. Ratio vanished right before his eyes.

...

"I knew it! I knew Dr. Ratio wouldn't just let Aventurine die!"

"When Aventurine's about to die and opens it, it'll say [Exit and Restart] (lol)"

"Aventurine is planning to use his death to give the company a chance to take over Penacony!"

"What!?"

"No way! No way!?"

"Is Aventurine really that ideologically awakened?"

"Using his own death to overturn the entire Penacony… The more I watch the plot, the more I feel he has that tendency?"

"Nanook gave you a like."