Aventurine

Aventurine - Top manager of the strategic investment department of KMM and one of the Ten Stone Hearts, known for his support stone - aventurine of cunning. He hides his true intentions behind a constant smile and lives by the principle “nothing ventured, nothing gained.” He got his current position by beating fate itself. He considers human life an investment with a high degree of risk and good profitability. And in this matter he has no equal.

Only after investing huge amounts of money into development did we realize that it was all a scam. — And then there was the monstrous affair of Aventurine on Egihazo. This guy convinced the Guild of Erudites that the remains of Taizziront, Emperor of the Insectorum, were buried there. Despite all their caution, the scholars still fell for this trick. — Also, the letter from the Sigonian Dominion parliamentarian said that his tribe once violated the resolution, which led to hostility between the tribes, so the signing of the agreement between Sigonia and the Corporation was repeatedly postponed. If the KMM hires this avgin, it will have a bad effect on our reputation...

• Nothing new.
• So you knew everything?.. — Each gem has its own value, and our work is an investment. There is no need to rein in the conservatives who send letters. Unfounded rumors will get out one day anyway... They have probably already reached his ears. It is none of our business, we must check him out.

Raging Bull empties the magazine and leaves one cartridge in the gun, then throws it at his feet.

• Six shots. Let fate decide who lives and who dies. Do you dare? His interlocutor squats down and picks up the gun. — Do you know how many people have aimed at me? Some even pulled the trigger... Guess why I'm still standing in front of you? He stands up, looking Raging Bull straight in the eyes, raising the gun, resting the butt on his shoulder. — Because ultimately the gun ends up in my hands. — I'm pretty bored with these kinds of games... One in six is ​​not a very high chance, why tempt fate? In the dead silence of the starship, six shots ring out in succession. When the smoke clears, he raises the gun again and approaches Raging Bull. There is a new cartridge in the magazine. — It wouldn't hurt you to learn how to play dice yourself first.
• You don't give up. What are you hoping for? A clumsy game of chance? Or... He turns the gun, aiming somewhere into the darkness.
• On her? A woman slowly emerges from the darkness where the gun barrel was pointed. She is also holding a gun in her hands. Seeing her, Mad Bull seems to be filled with hope again.
• Mistress Jasper, we didn't agree on this... At the same moment, both open fire. Behind each of them, there is a dull sound of falling bodies, dressed in black.

"The Corporation's enemies are everywhere, right?" The woman calmly puts away her weapon and takes out a small mirror to fix her hair. “You and I are only needed for a beautiful story that they will believe, writing off the incident as our personal feuds, and all for the sake of catching everyone at once... A wonderful and insidious plan, but too risky,” he greets his companion with a smile, but his hands are shaking slightly.

• A cunning plan? Just a test. The elegant lady opens her palms: in her hands sparkles aventurine of amazing shades.

• Nothing surprising. They coveted it, they chased after it, they tried to cut it, sell it... Such is the fate of a gem.

"Aventurine, do you have any more questions?" Jasper asked him at the end of the meeting - of all those present, he only knew her.

— The Augines from Sigonia... What happened to them?

• I'm very sorry, there are no more Augines on Sigonia. You are the last survivor, lucky one!

— And the people who helped me on planet ██? I would like to thank them.

• They are no longer there either. ...

Dumbfounded, he returns to his office. On the table, the aventurine shimmers with an amazing light, as if mocking him. "Do you really think you've won the fight with fate?"

• Penakonia... Did the diamond reach here too?

On the table, a miniature model of her was spinning non-stop. A sparkling transparent memory bubble was constantly releasing tiny bubbles.

• This hopeless debt goes beyond the bounds of reason, and, therefore, the benefit... will be unimaginably large. His interlocutor turned his back and looked at the crimson sunset sky of Pier Point.

• But why me? His back was still turned to him, so it was difficult to discern the true intentions behind such a decision.

• It should have been me. But Almaz believes that the Family should cooperate. We hope that there is at least a shred of hope for a peaceful resolution to this matter. - I have weighed everything and I think you are suitable.

• We meet for the second time. Do you trust me that much?

• No, I don't believe you at all. Most likely, Yashma could, but I can't. Perhaps this time luck will turn its back on you, and fate will force you to repay your debts. Finally, the man turned to him. Opalescent reflections played on a tall building in the distance as a melody played from a music box.

• But isn't this what you dreamed about?

Aventurine's appearance is a metaphor for his essence. He is a young man whose style reflects his complex and ambiguous character. His medium-blond hair emphasizes his desire to be noticeable, but not pretentious, and his magenta and cyan eyes symbolize his ability to see into the future and calculate its moves. Black slit-shaped pupils give his gaze a certain predatory sharpness, emphasizing his inner concentration and readiness for action. Aventurine's clothing style is not just a set of clothing items, but a complex system of symbols. He wears a dark green shirt with gold accents and a pike-shaped neckline on the chest, which reminds of his strategic thinking and tendency to manipulate. A black collar, symbolizing secrecy and power, hides his true intentions, leaving a mystery to others. The gold buttons and trim on his jacket emphasize his wealth and status, while the open collar shows his willingness to “play” with situations. His long dark coat with fur trim and roulette wheel elements emphasize his attitude to fate as a game, where every move can be decisive. His clothes have decorative elements in the form of gambling chips, which symbolize his deep involvement in risk and manipulation. In addition, the black gloves with gold rings on his right hand, bracelets and a gold watch on his wrist are not only signs of wealth, but also symbols of his tireless desire for success and time control. The earring in the form of a peacock feather with small feathers turning into sea green is another sign of his involvement in the games of fate, where all the elements of life are intertwined into a single picture.

The Interstellar World Corporation often takes various distant planets "under its wing", giving the locals knowledge and technology, in exchange for payment in the form of natural resources. One of such planets was the deserted and abandoned Sigonia-IV, the locals of which were mainly represented by not very developed tribes. Aliens in black (as the locals called the people of the KMM) began to unite the peoples of Sigonia into one centralized state - the Sigonian Domination. Unity and development did not affect only two tribes - the so-called "katika" and "avgins". The first were considered too cruel savages, the second - too cunning and sly. Having not come up with anything better, the katika began to attack the settlements of the avgins, and they, in turn, mainly defended themselves. During the endless war, the hero of our story is born. On his birthday, it rained, which is obviously a rarity for the desert. The Augines considered this a sign from their goddess, Treoka Gayatra, and believed that the child would bring good luck to the entire nation. The child was named Kakavaca (translated from the local language as "Gayatra's Blessed Child"). Time passed, Kakavaca grew up, and of his living relatives, only his sister remained. The boy already at an early age showed his determination and ability to go for broke, having bet his life with the people of the katik.

After some time, the Katika decided to attack the Avgins on their sacred holiday, Kakava's day. The KMM, in turn, promised to provide protection to the Avgins, but only in words. The only Avgin left alive was Kakavaca. As an adult, Kakawacha fell into slavery to a cruel tyrant, for whom the lives of his slaves were worth literally nothing. That's when the boy received his mark on his neck, which read "Slave". Soon, the master fell at the hands of Kakawacha, who, in addition, managed to deceive the Erudite Guild.

The boy's actions attracted the attention of the KMM. Jasper, one of the Ten Stone Hearts, vouched for Kakavaca and offered Almaz his candidacy for the title of Aventurine of Cunning. So Kakavaca joined the organization that, albeit indirectly, became the cause of his troubles. Thanks to his determination and love of risks, Aventurine successfully took root in the Ten Stone Hearts, because Almaz specifically seeks out those who are ready to take risks.