Star Rail, Single Draw Acheron at the Start

March 7th looked at Black Swan in confusion as she repeated herself. All she knew was that this was a resort destination, and she didn't understand anything else. Of course, almost everyone knew this, with only a small number of people aware of the hidden truth, and Black Swan happened to be one of them.

"Haven't you realized yet? This so-called dreamland is actually the result of the Family's meticulous maintenance through unknown means, a perfectly orchestrated beautiful dream."

Black Swan explained patiently. March 7th was still a bit bewildered, not finding anything wrong with what she said. Black Swan continued.

"The Memory Zone that Caelus fell into, that's what the dream was originally like: chaotic, dangerous, mysterious... a labyrinth of ever-changing mazes inhabited by beasts of memory, the Memory Zone Memes."

By the time Black Swan finished explaining, March 7th finally understood. Her eyes widened in disbelief. This meant that the dream they had entered was like a seaside amusement park, and if they fell into the water, they would face endless danger and monsters. This was not what they were promised.

"She's right, everyone. I heard from some regular guests here that the first stop upon entering a dream should be the Dream Hotel, not the Flying Apsaras."

Himeko chimed in, explaining alongside Black Swan. March 7th and Caelus exchanged glances, both realizing they had experienced the Flying Apsaras. To be honest, this method of entering dreams was a bit abstract and didn't consider the feelings of those afraid of heights at all.

However, little March found it quite fun and even wanted to try it a few more times.

"Due to some unforeseen circumstances, the hotel is currently undergoing renovations. That's what I heard."

Himeko continued.

"Under what circumstances would a building need renovations? Considering his recent experience, the answer is quite clear."

"Oh my goodness, is this park sinking?"

March 7th asked Black Swan in astonishment. She thought that as long as she didn't do anything foolish, where she was wouldn't sink. But the situation was worse than she imagined; even doing nothing meant it would sink.

"Penacony's beautiful dream is sinking, reverting to its original state... plunging into the deep sea."

"If this news were to reach the outside world, regardless of the actual safety of the guests, the reputation of the Star of the Festival would inevitably be affected. The Grand Gala is approaching, and they have no choice but to conceal this matter."

Welt provided a definitive statement on the situation, and everyone agreed it made sense. The Grand Gala had to proceed, so even if the dream was sinking, they could only brace themselves and continue the music and dancing.

"Speaking of which, I do recall something. The Fire Demon leader, the Grand Duke of Fiery Nether, also received an invitation."

Caelus said, stroking his chin. He hadn't particularly thought about it, but with Black Swan explaining things, it did connect with some clues.

"Is there any connection between these two matters?"

March 7th asked curiously. She knew that Caelus had returned to the Space Station for a bit and killed a Fire Demon leader, and that Acheron's invitation was provided by that very demon.

"Do you think the Family deliberately invited the Grand Duke of Fiery Nether to cause destruction here, so they could shift the blame for the dream world sinking onto it?"

Caelus looked at Black Swan and said. Black Swan's eyes flickered slightly, and she agreed with Caelus's speculation.

"It's quite possible. The Grand Duke of Fiery Nether released Memory Zone Memes, threatening the safety of guests. This would also explain how memes symbolizing death and murder appeared in the dream that the Family claimed was absolutely safe. In Penacony, everyone might lie, perhaps even the Family itself."

"The Family might lie, but my dear Robin certainly isn't involved."

Caelus added, following Black Swan. At this point, he had to believe in the woman he liked. Having interacted with Robin for a while, Caelus understood what kind of person she was. Unless her kindness and cuteness were all an act, she definitely wasn't a bad person.

March 7th wanted to complain about when Robin became "Caelus's person," but she was also a fan of Robin, so she kept quiet. She also didn't believe Robin was a bad person.

"Miss Black Swan, we have a full understanding of the current situation. Returning to your initial proposal... for what reason did the Memory choose to cooperate with the Star Rail Express?"

Himeko asked Black Swan. If it weren't for her help, Caelus would still be fighting that monster called a Memory Zone Meme to the death. She had indeed been a great help, though it wasn't for free.

"Well, please allow me to correct that... this is my personal request, and it does not represent the Memory. The answer is quite simple, Miss Himeko. I simply wish to make an exchange... an exchange of memories."

"Beyond my duties, I also have some personal aesthetic pursuits. I am a Memory Keeper, and also a collector. I wish to witness those sparkling, brilliant, precious memories—this idea is easy to understand, isn't it?"

"And you, the Nameless of the Star Rail Express, practitioners of the Path of [Trailblaze]... I believe in your potential, and I believe you will shine with unparalleled brilliance on this stage."

"This is why I wish to befriend all of you. A place where nightmares and beautiful dreams intersect... it couldn't be more fitting as a cradle of memories."

Black Swan finished explaining the purpose of her assistance to the Star Rail Express in one go. It was clear: she wanted the memories forged by the Nameless. This likely referred to Caelus's adventures in various places, such as saving Belobog and the Xianzhou Luofu, which were memories worth collecting.

Chapter 75 Black Swan: I've Become Honest

Caelus raised an eyebrow slightly and teased Black Swan with his eyes. Black Swan smiled and raised her hands in surrender. She did have the ability to peek at memories and could indeed obtain the Nameless's memories without giving anything in return. However, she had been beaten up by Acheron before, which had given her a psychological scar. She was afraid that these Nameless might have similar abilities to Acheron, and if she got beaten up again, she could retire early.

In short, getting beaten up made her honest.

"I understand. However, before I reply, we (March, Caelus, Welt, and I) need to discuss this further."

Himeko felt that this matter was worth considering, so she didn't reply directly to Black Swan but decided to discuss it within the group first.

"Of course."

Black Swan nodded with a smile and then went to the hotel bar to order drinks, leaving the time to the Express crew.

"Many of Miss Black Swan's words are suggestive, but I worry about the worst-case scenario. If the anomaly in the dream truly exists and did not occur naturally, but was pushed by someone behind the scenes, that person likely wants to shake the Family's control over Penacony."

Himeko spoke. As the navigator of the Express, she had to consider much more than Caelus and March 7th. Almost no one would object to her decisions, so she had to be more cautious.

"The Nameless have no intention of provoking conflict, but since we were specifically called here, it means someone wants to see [Trailblaze] enter the fray. Therefore, we have even less reason to stand by and do nothing."

Himeko continued. Because this matter involved the Clock Keeper's legacy, since they were already here, they couldn't just run away out of fear of danger. This also didn't align with the Path of Trailblaze.

"Alright, let them know the price of provoking the Nameless."

March 7th clenched her fist and said. Although she was usually amiable, she never shied away from a fight when it came down to it. Caelus suspected she might have some berserker bloodline.

"Let me tell you about my discovery in the dream. Unfortunately, it's bad news."

Welt spoke up at this moment. Himeko's words didn't need discussion, but he had a new discovery.

"According to reliable sources, some people in Penacony have witnessed a tall man wearing silver armor. I inquired with the Hound Family Line and interviewed several guests who claimed to have seen this intruder."

As Welt spoke, he took out his phone and sent a video file to Caelus.

"Then I received this. Caelus, I've sent it to you, open it and take a look."

Upon hearing this, Caelus took out his phone and opened the video. March 7th, curious, leaned on his shoulder and peered over to watch together.

A chibi version of Silver Wolf appeared on the screen, holding a megaphone and speaking. Caelus's spirits lifted the moment he saw her.

"Auntie Silver Wolf!"

Caelus never expected to see Silver Wolf here. Although this was a recording, it also meant that the Stellaron Hunters group was involved in this incident. Perhaps he could see his mother here.

"Can you hear me? Star Rail Express, long time no see. Is Penacony fun?"

Silver Wolf greeted them in her usual lazy voice, but her tone became more energetic afterward, as she felt things were about to get interesting.

"Seriously though. I know you're all investigating the anomalies in Penacony, and frankly, we're happy to see this. The deeper you investigate, the more likely you are to uncover the truth behind the dream."

"We have firsthand intelligence on what the Family is hiding. Now, I've decided to generously share it with you. It's just a shame that your pleasant vacation has to end."

Silver Wolf's voice gradually took on a tone of amusement. The smiles on Caelus and March 7th's faces slowly turned into grimaces. They were here for a vacation, and once they got involved in this, words like shopping, dreams, and enjoyment would be out of the question for them.

March 7th wore a pained expression, not even wanting to listen further. With Silver Wolf's confirmation, this was almost certainly a dangerous situation. While the Stellaron Hunters had a bad reputation, their character was still acceptable.

"Input this code into your Dream-making Pool, that device used for dreaming, and go take a look at the hidden map! I've already packaged the location coordinates for you, just a one-click copy."

As Silver Wolf spoke, she provided a string of code. Caelus and March 7th exchanged glances. They couldn't find any place on the Dream-making Pool to input code. The thing clearly looked like a bathtub, how could it be related to a computer?

"I'm sure you've all heard about Sam. Look forward to it. That guy has a simple personality and likes fair fights. I'm sure you'll get along with him. I hope you don't get overwhelmed by his enthusiasm!"

"Oh, and he asked me to tell you that in the Unreachable Dream, the show is about to begin. Good luck, all factions are on the move. Nameless, don't fall too far behind!"

Silver Wolf mentioned Sam at the end, and the video concluded. Caelus felt he had received a lot of information, so he and March 7th reviewed it.

"If I understand correctly, Auntie means that in the Unreachable Dream, which is that dream hotel, there's a big silver guy waiting for us to have a showdown?"

"That should be it. These Stellaron Hunters... they actually have arrangements in Penacony too. They're truly persistent!"

March 7th still genuinely disliked the Stellaron Hunters. After all, in her eyes, their experience on the Space Station was all their doing. Even if it was for Caelus's birth, they had gone too far. They weren't good people.

"No, no, why would I go?"

Caelus shook his head repeatedly. March 7th looked at him speechlessly. It wasn't like he could refuse if he wanted to. Although she didn't want to go either, the path of trailblazing didn't offer the option of retreating.

"Molten Knight—Sam. It's said that this person is a remnant of the Glamoth Iron Cavalry, a genetically modified warrior from birth, with cognition different from ordinary people. He acts decisively and leaves no room for negotiation, making him a dangerous individual no less than Kafka and Blade."

Welt adjusted his glasses as he spoke. His intelligence network was truly vast, knowing even such things. In any case, Caelus and March 7th had never heard of this person. They were here for a vacation, not to duel with members of the Stellaron Hunters.

"This is a threat letter. For future considerations, we do indeed need to visit the scene."

Welt concluded. Although Silver Wolf hadn't directly threatened them into going to the dream world, they had no choice but to brace themselves and go to investigate the truth. This was an open scheme. Unless the Express crew simply gave up and went with the flow, waiting for the Penacony incident to end, their ability to move freely afterward would be left to fate.

"Alright, I'll go."

Caelus said dejectedly. No one would force him if he didn't want to go, but he couldn't abandon his companions, especially the little fool March 7th. If he didn't go, what would happen to little March?

PS: Please collect, recommend, and vote for monthly tickets. Chapter 76: Clarification, This Book is Truly Season 2, Not a Restart

I've noticed many readers mistakenly believe this is a restarted book, so I must explain this important matter again.

Chapters 1 to 24 were intended to explain the cause and effect, giving new readers a general idea of what the beginning needed to accomplish. It's not possible to immediately continue from the previous book's chapters without new readers understanding the context. Therefore, some text was needed to explain it. However, due to the platform's regulations against similar chapters, the content had to be significantly altered. This alteration caused misunderstandings among old readers who couldn't comprehend the changes.

In reality, old readers can simply start reading from Chapter 24. This is where the story continues from the previous book, following the Xianzhou Luofu arc and entering Penacony. The romantic storylines are still present, and all the wives are still here. You can see that I haven't avoided mentioning events from the previous season. Caelus's weapon is still a lance, he has learned Stellaron skills, and Acheron is still the main wife.

It seems I didn't explain clearly enough, leading to misunderstandings. I will explain it a few more times!

"Star Rail: Starting by Picking Up a Lost Acheron" Chapter 77: Special Service

The Express crew quickly reached a consensus. Welt would remain in the real hotel to prevent any physical issues with Caelus and the others, while Himeko would lead the team into the dream hotel to investigate the truth. Naturally, Black Swan's assistance would also be required.

"Miss Black Swan, please guide us in the dream."

Himeko found Black Swan, who was drinking, and said this, thus solidifying their cooperation.

"It is my honor to cooperate with the Star Rail Express. My abilities will not disappoint you."

Black Swan placed her hand on her chest and bowed gracefully, accepting the dangerous task with a smile. Afterward, everyone returned to their rooms to enter the dream using their Dream-making Pools.

Black Swan naturally followed Caelus back to Acheron's room. Acheron was still in the dream. For her, as long as there was no danger around, it was a good time to catch up on sleep, which was usually how it was.

Caelus found the hidden control panel of the Dream-making Pool. After inputting the password given by Silver Wolf, he didn't activate it immediately but stood there thinking.

"You seem very nervous. Are you worried about that young lady?"

Black Swan spoke. She didn't need to see Caelus's memories to know what he was thinking about. Entering and exiting that dangerous dream, he was naturally thinking about Firefly's safety.

"If you have something on your mind, feel free to confide in me. There's no one better suited to be a therapist than a Memory."

"Then I'll need a big sister's lap pillow as therapeutic assistance."

Caelus initially wanted to say no, but upon hearing Black Swan's proactive offer, his thoughts stirred. He immediately pointed to the sofa in the room.

"You, despite having gone through so much, are still like a child."

Black Swan smiled. She knew a little about Caelus, and her approaching the Express wasn't a coincidence. However, since the offer was made, she sat down on the sofa, brought her legs together, and patted her black-stockinged thigh.

Caelus dropped to Black Swan's legs in just a second, carefully feeling the texture of her stockings and the softness of her thighs. Based on Caelus's extensive experience with stockings, he could give it a high score of 95.

"Thank you, Black Swan, you're so kind."

There's a saying that things appear larger up close and smaller from afar. Black Swan was so close to Caelus now, and all he could see were her ample curves. Caelus felt small in comparison.

"You're welcome, it's my duty. After all, you're very special... so special that many eyes are watching you."

Black Swan's words indicated she had learned about Caelus through some special channels. After all, a Stellaron Hunter like him was likely one of a kind in the entire universe. Any organization with a bit of influence would probably know about it, which was Black Swan's subtle way of hinting.

"That's what happens when you're good-looking. If you think I'm not safe, why don't you stay by my side and protect me?"

Caelus completely misinterpreted Black Swan's meaning. She was merely reminding him that someone was watching him from the shadows, but he wanted to recruit her as his bodyguard. Black Swan couldn't help but smile.

"You're asking for the moon, Caelus. I'm a Memory Zone Meme, and I'm usually very busy," Black Swan said.

"Memory Zone Memes can appear anywhere. If you leave a backdoor on the Star Rail Express, can you visit anytime?"

"That's possible, but I don't know if you'll welcome me."

"I personally welcome you very much. It's rare to see such a beautiful lady like you."

"You have such a sweet tongue. After the matters in Penacony are concluded, I'll consider it."

Black Swan remained noncommittal. Whether Caelus was worth investing in depended on his performance in this matter. As the only Stellaron Hunter in the universe, he surely wouldn't disappoint.

"We were just talking about Firefly. Do you think she'll be in the dream?"

Caelus brought up his concerns, coincidentally facing Black Swan's stomach and wrapping his arms around her slender waist. He felt the softness of her abdomen. From this distance, he could see the opening of her clothes, with her navel hidden by the black stockings, giving off a hazy beauty.

"Don't worry, that's a one-way door, only leading to waking reality. Unless that girl has a strong will and refuses to wake up from the dream, it's impossible. How could that be? She must be rubbing her eyes somewhere in a hotel right now."

Black Swan said with a smile, confident in her abilities. However, Caelus's expression completely froze upon hearing this.

"...My hanging heart has finally died."

"What's wrong?" Black Swan asked, confused.