Star Rail: Single Draw Acheron at the Start

"Cough, March 7th, actually, this matter was indeed done by the two of us."

Caelus was very awkward. It was rare for March 7th to trust Acheron so much, but he could only cruelly tell the truth. Even Caelus felt a little embarrassed.

"What?!"

March 7th looked at Caelus as if she had seen a ghost. Himeko and Welt also turned their gazes. They hadn't paid attention to what Caelus and Acheron were doing in secret before, and just assumed they had found an invitation letter.

"Didn't we split up for a while before? While you were in the guest rooms, Acheron and I went to the Space Station and killed the Grand Duke of Fiery Nether along the way."

Caelus recounted his and Acheron's experience. Because the time was short and they hadn't met the Trailblaze crew yet, he had planned to share it later at dinner. Now, he had no choice but to speak.

March 7th's head seemed to sprout an exclamation mark. Although she wanted to complain about what Acheron had done, she thought that since the Grand Duke of Fiery Nether had attacked the Space Station himself, she would have done the same if she were there. The Space Station was an ally of the Express, and no one could bully it.

"I killed someone?"

Acheron finally understood what Caelus had said. She asked curiously. What was frightening was that her tone didn't seem to be defending herself. Because she often forgot things, she might have really killed someone in her dream and forgotten about it.

Black Swan, who didn't know where she was at the moment, suddenly trembled all over and quickened her pace through the dreamscape, needing to get further away from that person.

"Someone claims you are the true culprit of this murder case, that the Stellaron Hunters who came to the banquet also died tragically by your hand, and now you are attempting to stir up another bloodbath in Penacony."

Welt pushed his glasses up and explained to Acheron using adult rhetoric. For some reason, it struck the funny bone of March 7th and Caelus, causing the two of them to burst into laughter.

"Come to think of it, we never understood why someone as powerful as Miss Acheron would come to Penacony, and she even snatched the invitation letter. It's normal to be suspected."

After laughing, March 7th asked Acheron. Caelus's and Firefly's gazes also fell on Acheron. Caelus trusted Acheron completely and didn't need to ask. Firefly was very curious about the purpose of the woman she couldn't even defeat.

"My visit to Penacony is only for a long-cherished wish. I came for the Clock Keeper's legacy, and that's all."

Acheron finally revealed her purpose for coming to Penacony. It wasn't for tourism or to bring about a bloodbath. However, this purpose overlapped with Firefly's, and it was no wonder the two women clashed.

"To search for that legacy, after checking into Penacony, I visited various dreamscapes and conducted many investigations. During this process, I gradually realized that the secrets of Penacony might be closely related to the past Trailblaze."

Acheron spoke of things Caelus didn't know. No wonder she wandered around in dreams. It turned out she didn't just get lost, she also conducted investigations.

"I don't have enough evidence, but I want to propose a possibility: the source of all tragedy is lurking within the Family. If you are willing to trust me, we can find the facts to prove it together."

Acheron continued. Aventurine's suspicion was indeed not unfounded. She also had no way to prove that she didn't kill Robin, because she indeed had the ability to do so. She was used to the suspicion from outsiders and only cared about Caelus's attitude.

"Acheron, saying that is too distant. I am by your side, and no one on the Express will doubt you. You can do whatever you want."

Caelus said earnestly, placing his hands on Acheron's shoulders. Let alone Acheron not being the murderer, even if she were, Caelus would stand by her side. Emotions are like that; it's often hard to distinguish. Caelus only knew that he truly loved Acheron.

"Mhm."

Acheron responded. Caelus's reaction did not disappoint her. She also never thought Caelus would doubt her. This feeling of gaining trust with just a few words was also a kind of happiness for her.

Chapter 88: Little March is the best.

"Then let's reply to Aventurine first, saying we are willing to help him investigate the truth, and also accept the commission from the Family. This way, we can at least move freely within the Family's territory."

Welt made a decision. He had watched Acheron's journey. Acheron's blade only struck those who deserved to die, and could not harm the innocent. This was something everyone acknowledged.

Upon hearing Welt's words, Caelus took out his phone, found Aventurine, and had a brief conversation with him. Aventurine was very happy about the agreement for cooperation and transferred 200,000 credits to Caelus as a reward. This was because, in Aventurine's opinion, Caelus had persuaded the members of the Star Rail Express to help the Corporation, which was an effort.

"Family, I got money! I'll treat you all to drinks. After we drink, we'll get to work."

Caelus said joyfully, then went to the beverage store near the Clock Boy Plaza to shop, preparing to have this last drink in the dreamscape before investigating the truth.

Acheron's lips curled slightly. She and Caelus had the same idea and wanted to have a glass of fine wine here before leaving. The wine in the dream world was different from the outside, and each sip was one less.

"Thank you for keeping my secret."

Firefly found an opportunity to be alone with Acheron. The members of the Trailblaze crew stood scattered, each lost in their own thoughts. Whether separated or gathered, they were all excellent individuals.

"I don't have a hobby of revealing other people's secrets. Since you choose to conceal it, you must have your reasons."

Acheron said calmly. The fact that Firefly was a Stellaron Hunter would not harm Caelus, so there was nothing for her to reveal. Things would unfold as they should.

"Yes, I will tell Trailblaze at the appropriate time."

Firefly nodded. She also felt that there were undercurrents surging beneath Penacony. If things continued like this, she would have a chance to help Caelus, and it wouldn't be too late to reveal herself then.

"As you can see, we are together now, we are lovers. So I want to ask what your relationship is."

Firefly asked Acheron curiously. She saw that Caelus and Acheron interacted like lovers. She said this to test her competitor.

"We are not lovers."

Acheron replied calmly. Firefly's heart slightly relaxed, but then she heard her continue.

"We are each other's most important existence. I am homeless and have wandered the universe for countless years, but in him, I have found my home."

Acheron's voice was no longer calm at this moment. It was the tone one used when introducing something they liked. Firefly could clearly feel it.

"Is that so? I won't lose either. I want to be the number one in his heart."

Firefly had fought with Acheron before and hadn't gained any advantage, but she didn't back down because of it. Even if she couldn't defeat Acheron, she wanted to be Caelus's most important person.

Facing Firefly's declaration of rivalry, Acheron simply raised her hand, took out a white peach from her sleeve, and took a bite, savoring the taste of the peach.

"Do you want to eat a peach?"

Acheron said, taking out another peach and offering it to Firefly. This was also a courtesy of sharing.

"Thank you."

Firefly did not refuse Acheron's kindness. Instead, she took the peach and took a curious bite. It tasted sweet, which was her favorite flavor.

Caelus quickly returned with the drinks he'd bought. They were called "Awakening from a Dream," a beverage whose taste and meaning were perfect for people like them, who acted as detectives within dreams.

"Where's March?"

Caelus asked after handing the drinks to Acheron and Firefly. He found it a bit strange that March 7th, also a beautiful girl, wasn't around.

"She seems to be over there."

Firefly pointed towards the steps of the plaza, saying that it was a famous viewpoint she had visited with Caelus before.

"That's where you introduced me to the Grand Theater, isn't it? March is so mischievous."

Caelus said with a smile. His casual remark made Firefly's heart race. He remembered the details of their shopping trip, and Firefly felt incredibly happy.

After climbing the steps, Caelus saw March 7th's back. She stood on the viewing platform, gazing at the distant Penacony Grand Theater. Even though the performers had already disappeared, the theater continued to play music in the background as if nothing had happened.

"March, what's wrong?"

Caelus asked, holding the drink near March 7th's cheek and gently touching her pretty face. When March 7th lost her smile, it meant something serious was going on.

"I just can't accept that Miss Robin is dead. I just saw her, how could she..."

March 7th said with a sad expression. It wasn't just because she liked listening to Robin's songs; even if a stranger died, March 7th would still be unhappy. After all, they were all living beings.

"I'm thinking, maybe Miss Robin is alive somewhere because this is a dream. If you die in a dream, isn't it like having a nightmare? You'll always wake up, right?"

March 7th continued. Caelus stood at attention. March 7th's intuition was amazing; she could guess the truth just like this. She was truly suited to be a detective.

"And you, Caelus, didn't you want Robin to be your wife? Why are you so calm after hearing about her death?"

March 7th looked at Caelus in confusion. From what she knew of him, he should have cried his eyes out when the woman he liked died. Even if he didn't cry, he should have been more heartbroken.

"Because my tears have long since dried up."

Caelus said with a serious face. March 7th immediately rolled her eyes at him.

"Get lost."

"Alright, just kidding. Because like you, I believe Robin is definitely still alive. Think about it, you need to see the person alive or their body when they're dead, right? We only saw the scene of Robin dying in the dream, but where is her body?"

Caelus said, holding March 7th's hand. While distracting her, he managed to touch her soft hand again. He liked that.

"In the hotel room, probably." March 7th replied.

"That's right. But her body might have already been hidden by the Family. However, it might not be a dead Robin."

"Meaning, as long as we find the truth, we might be able to save her."

March 7th followed his line of thought and felt that it was indeed true. They hadn't seen Robin's body, so how could they say she was dead? Thinking this way made her feel much better.

"You're so smart. As a reward, a kiss."

Caelus praised her with a smile and then tried to kiss March 7th's cheek. If he didn't kiss her, wouldn't his coaxing be in vain?

"No way! You're always trying to take advantage of me. Is Firefly prettier than me?"

March 7th pushed Caelus's face away, saying reluctantly. If he hadn't been looking at other women, March 7th would have been willing to go along with him. But seeing Firefly, who was pretty in every aspect and had a great figure, March 7th wondered if she was no longer favored.

"No, I never rate women. You're both equally beautiful."

Caelus would never answer such a dangerous question. He just gave a generic reply.

"Hmph, you better be careful of those bad women. In this world, besides me, who else will give you a shield?"

"Yes, yes, March is the best. Not marrying March 7th would make me less than human."

Caelus said cheerfully. March 7th's cheeks turned red. Under his persistent coaxing, she grudgingly agreed to let him kiss her cheek. After the kiss, she became much more obedient and was even more willing to hold his hand.

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Chapter 89: It's Topaz, We're Saved!

"Then let's head back to the hotel in reality to check the situation first."

Caelus said to Acheron and Firefly beside him, then looked at them, awaiting their reply.

"I can't leave here, I'm sorry."

Firefly said, looking at Caelus with reluctance. Even if she woke up, her location wouldn't be the Daydream Hotel. She was an illegal immigrant and couldn't appear openly.

"I know. I look forward to the day we meet again in reality."

Caelus said, holding Firefly's hand. Firefly smiled gently. If she had been unwilling to wake up before, she now had a reason to. After leaving Penacony, she wanted to see Caelus again, and it had to be in reality.

"I still have some things I want to investigate," Acheron said.

"I'll stay too."

Welt also prepared to stay in the dream to investigate the Family. He was a reliable adult and would surely accomplish a lot.

"Then I'll see you later."

Caelus said, and then left the dream with Himeko and March 7th. When he woke up, he was already lying in the dream pool.

Acheron was still sleeping beside Caelus. Thinking about it, she hadn't woken up at all since entering the dream. Caelus smiled at this thought.

"You don't want to wake up because you're sleepy, do you? What a sleepyhead."

Caelus reached out and stroked Acheron's hair, then leaned down and kissed her on the cheek before getting up and leaving the dream pool, heading to the hotel lobby.

The hotel was much quieter than the thrilling dreamscapes. The guests who had already entered their dreams had no need to wake up; they were all waiting for the Grand Gala to begin. No new guests were checking in either, so the hotel felt remarkably empty.

"I'd like to ask, do people usually leave any traces when they enter a dream?"

Himeko approached the front desk and asked the receptionist, Elara. What she really wanted to know was about Robin's dream entry traces, but she couldn't state it directly, so she posed it as a question born of curiosity.

"Are you referring to the records from the dream pool? The equipment monitors physiological indicators like heart rate, blood oxygen levels, and body temperature in real-time. These are compiled into statistics and provided to the Family for screening of any abnormal data. Once illegal activity is discovered, measures are taken immediately."

Elara looked at Himeko with some confusion but still explained what the Family did during dream entry. With this answer, Himeko's thoughts became clearer. She wanted to know what happened to Robin's body when she died.

"Could you please retrieve these records?"

March 7th asked directly. Although Himeko had the same thought, she hadn't spoken up because she knew it was unlikely.

"I'm sorry... the hotel doesn't have that authority. This information is managed by the Hound Family Line system. It's only transferred here when there's a specific issue," Elara said, looking strangely at March 7th. Her gaze held a hint of suspicion, as this was not a request a normal guest would make.

March 7th looked a little embarrassed, then followed Caelus and Himeko away from the front desk to the lounge area to continue their discussion.

"At least we know who to find next. We can also inquire about the case with the Hound Family Line," Himeko said, stroking her chin. Like Caelus, she also had a thought: whether Robin was truly dead in reality. Perhaps she was brain-dead? Or maybe her heart had stopped beating, her pulse gone – these were all things worth investigating.

"Who... who are you people?"

Just as Himeko finished speaking, the panicked voice of a hotel attendant came from outside. March 7th and Caelus turned to see a large figure in a power armor stride into the lobby, accompanied by two subordinates.

"Attention all guests: The Interastral Peace Corporation will be conducting special operations in the hotel. Please follow the staff responsible for evacuation to the designated safe zones. Failure to comply will result in mandatory measures!"

The armored giant shouted in an uplifting voice. Caelus and March 7th exchanged expressions of disbelief. Someone was actually enforcing the law violently in an area controlled by the Family, and judging by their appearance, they seemed to be from the Corporation. This was truly astonishing.

"Get lost, you big oaf! You bunch of ungrateful brutes, I told you not to drink during work hours!"

A stern female voice cut through the air. Caelus found the voice very familiar. As he looked towards the source of the sound, his face lit up with surprise.

Topaz had just finished scolding her drunken subordinate. She was about to offer some explanation, but Caelus, with a sudden burst of speed, slid across the hotel's red carpet and instantly reached her leg, embracing the full, voluptuous thigh he had longed for.

"Topaz, my wife, I missed you so much! How did you get here? Am I dreaming?"