Robin: Lin Shuang, You're So Fast! / Acheron: This Saves Anyone from Thinking I'm All Talk

"Isn't that great? Let's give our Penacony trip a grand entrance!"

"Hey--! We're really going to fall!"

After letting out two terrified screams, Sparkle suddenly paused, then broke into a wide smile, and pulled out a button from somewhere.

"You think I'd say that? But you're more interesting than I expected, little white-haired guy. So why don't you guess what this button is for?"

"No guessing."

Lin Shuang didn't bother guessing. She simply reached out and grabbed Sparkle's hand, then pressed the button.

Then--Bang--!

A flame lit up the sky in this dream and transformed into a beautiful firework.

It attracted the attention of a large number of tourists.

However, amidst the fireworks, two people tightly embracing each other, trailing smoke and dust, crashed headfirst into the square under the watchful eyes of many tourists.

Passersby glanced at it a couple of times and then paid no more attention.

There have been quite a few new Dream Chaser crashed like this, since they can't be damaged no matter how many times they crash in their dreams.

Amidst the smoke and dust, Sparkle grumbled and tried to wriggle out of Lin Shuang's arms, complaining:

"Ahem... Why did you press it without even guessing? Ahem... Honestly! I was planning to press it myself."

I don't know if he was genuinely cursing or just pretending.

Lin Shuang didn't really intend to hold onto Sparkle forever, so she let go of her hand. However, after letting go, she quickly touched Sparkle's twin tails amidst the smoke and dust.

They tied a bow in her long hair!

Then, watching Sparkle emerge from her embrace, she climbed up from the broken floorboards.

He chuckled at the Sparkle, giving them a look that said, "What nonsense are you talking about?"

"Ha, what are you talking about? If there's a button right in front of you, can you resist pressing it?"

"..."

Sparkle put her hands on her hips and looked up at Lin Shuang:

"I think I've figured it out, little white-haired guy, you... um?"

Halfway through her sentence, Sparkle realized that something seemed off about her head.

She raised her hand and touched the twin ponytails that were tied together.

"Ugh! You're so annoying! Don't you know that hairstyle is the most important thing for a pretty girl? You even tied it in a knot! It's so irritating!"

Sparkle covered her hair, puffed out her cheeks, and glared at Lin Shuang.

However, Lin Shuang shrugged:

"Aha ~ I have an appointment to keep, so I'll have to chat now. See you later~"

After saying that, Lin Shuang turned and left.

She really didn't intend to launch a heavy attack on Sparkle, mainly because she didn't know what he was up to.

I'd better go do something of my own first.

"Hey? Hey--! Why are you running away like that? Don't go!"

Sparkle was a bit dumbfounded, mainly because she thought they would at least have to argue for a bit, so why did they just run away?

"You wretched woman! Next time we meet, I'm tying your hair into 180 knots!"

Sparkle pouted at Lin Shuang's retreating figure and stuck out its tongue forcefully.

Meanwhile, the hands holding the pigtails deftly manipulated them a few times, and the knot in the hair was untied.

However, quite a few strands of hair were still tangled together, making the originally smooth pigtails look messy all of a sudden.

Volume 1: Chapter 203 The Firefly: Lin Shuang, you're so fast!

Lin Shuang left the square directly and encountered Firefly and her Brother Sunday on the way.

"Lin Shuang, are you alright...? I just saw an explosion in the sky, and people fell down..."

Although not explicitly stated, the meaning of the Firefly is self-evident.

Lin Shuang glanced back but didn't see Sparkle's conspicuous figure. It seemed she hadn't followed.

I just don't know what will happen next time we meet.

"I wasn't used to entering the dream for the first time, and I just fell down, but falling in the dream didn't hurt much."

Lin Shuang scratched her head sheepishly at the Firefly.

This Firefly cover its mouth and laugh.

Sunday beside him also revealed a subtle expression.

In any case, it was my first time in the Asdana Galaxy, I was sensitive to Memoria, and then my first time entering a dream resulted in me falling directly from the sky.

She seems more like an ordinary girl than someone capable of Emanator head-on.

But...

"Miss Lin Shuang, may I ask what the explosions and fireworks in the sky were about? This shouldn't happen when I'm in a dream."

As the Head of the Family of the Oak Family, he inquired about the details on Sunday.

"Yeah, when I was in my dream, I ran into a guy at a Tavern. She just casually pulled out a bomb and made me guess what the button was."

Lin Shuang chuckled softly:

"Do you think I'm the kind of person who would guess? I pressed it right then and there. Then the button exploded, and as you know, there was a huge firework going off at the same time."

"... Have the people from the Tavern arrived too?"

Sunday frowned slightly, not doubting how the Masked Fools had managed to sneak in; the Family's security was strong enough to keep out ordinary people.

However, it is somewhat ineffective for some oddly Pathstrider.

Then, on Sunday, he politely bowed to Lin Shuang and said:

"I'm sorry, as the host, for making our guest have an unpleasant experience on their first dream."

Lin Shuang felt uncomfortable with the gentlemanly atmosphere on Sunday; to be honest, she preferred the kind of atmosphere with Jing Yuan and Uncle Yang.

Being overly polite would only make Lin Shuang feel constrained.

"No, it's nothing. I actually find it quite interesting. Dreams are more interesting when they're a bit whimsical."

Lin Shuang was even thinking about how to defend herself and retaliate if she ran into Sparkle again and that guy was thinking of tying a knot in her hair.

Given that the Masked Fools is fond of having fun, Sparkle is highly likely to do something so pointless.

Speaking of Sparkle's stance, Lin Shuang wasn't quite sure either; the Masked Fools and their gang didn't have a good reputation in the universe.

The main problem is that these people are capable of anything for fun, and their bottom line depends entirely on their personal moral character.

Some entertainers, like Sampo, clearly still have some moral bottom line.

As for Sparkle, it's hard to say. I always feel like this guy would blow up Penacony just for fun.

Even if the Family invited major powers to participate in the Charmony Festival, they shouldn't have sent Invitation to the Masked Fools.

And the person who secretly sends out special Invitation, someone who seems capable of asking questions like 'Why Does Life Slumber??', shouldn't be interested in Tavern- like organization.

Therefore, Lin Shuang was unsure of Sparkle's purpose. Could it be that he just came to watch the show?

It's not impossible.

Next time you run into them, you can try asking them. Maybe they'll find it interesting and tell you.

"Miss Lin Shuang is quite magnanimous."

As Sunday spoke, he glanced at the Firefly.

"Firefly, are you planning to wander around Penacony next, or come back with me?"

The Firefly was invited back to sing at the Charmony Festival, so naturally there were work procedures to follow.

Even though her Brother's birthday is Sunday, it's the same.

However, considering that the Firefly had just returned, it wouldn't hurt for her to relax for a day or two on Sunday.

"I'll show Lin Shuang around here first, and we'll visit her tomorrow."

The Firefly knew that Lin Shuang had only arrived in Penacony today, and as the inviter and friend, he felt he should spend a day with her.

"Very well, Miss Lin Shuang is a distinguished guest you invited. Please show her around for a while. Also... regarding the investigation, please proceed according to your capabilities. If necessary, you can borrow the resources of the Hound Family in my name."

It seems that Sunday did not have any intention of targeting or testing Lin Shuang.

Regardless of what they are really thinking, it's impossible to tell from their outward appearance.

"I know, Brother, I will be careful."

The Firefly agreed. With Lin Shuang accompanying him on this trip, the Firefly felt that it would be much safer than conducting the investigation on its own.

I had to work on Sunday, so I left early.

Firefly, having changed her clothes and hidden the Halo, accompanied Lin Shuang to the streets of Golden Hour, where she introduced everything to Lin Shuang.

"Ah—it's been so long since I've felt this free and easy walking down the street."

After changing its attire, the Firefly was noticeably more relaxed.

She raised her hand and stretched vigorously, loosening her body.

Because he was standing on tiptoe, his body even tilted at one point, and he had to lean on Lin Shuang's shoulder to avoid falling to the ground.

"After all, you're a big star. But do you also get mobbed by fans at Penacony?"

If Lin Shuang remembered correctly, when the Firefly walked over in the square just now, no one around showed any sign of coming closer.

"My album sold well at Penacony, although probably not as dramatically as some other stores, but it's still better to be careful. After all..."

Firefly was talking, it suddenly raised its finger and pointed to a huge billboard in the sky.

The screen shows a cosmetics advertisement, played by Firefly.

"My Brother has arranged a lot of advertising and promotional space for me... I really hope he can be more mindful of this."

Firefly was somewhat helpless; most of the people who could afford to come to Penacony were either rich or powerful, and not many of them were interested in seeing celebrities.

But thanks to Sunday and the resources her Family invested in her, even in Penacony, many people had heard of the Firefly's name.

"Aha ~"

Lin Shuang laughed out loud without any restraint.

After strolling through the streets for a long time, Lin Shuang and the Firefly found a quiet park.

"Speaking of which, Lin Shuang, where do you plan to begin your investigation?"

After playing through several System Hour with Lin Shuang and traveling around for a while, Firefly brought up the serious matter.

"I have a clue, but I don't know if it will work. It was given to me by someone Memokeeper."

"Those Memokeeper, are they from the Garden of Recollection? Have they arrived in Penacony already? I didn't expect you'd gone this far..."

The Firefly was somewhat surprised; Lin Shuang had acted so quickly?

Having just arrived in Penacony, he encountered the Masked Fools of the Tavern and the Memokeeper of the Garden of Recollection.

Volume 1: Chapter 204 Acheron: So that no one thinks I'm all talk and no action.

The Firefly was amazed by Lin Shuang's efficiency.

They'd only just arrived in Penacony, so entering a dream state was only a short while ago.

Lin Shuang had already come into contact with the Masked Fools of the Tavern and the Memokeeper of the Garden of Recollection.

Both of these factions are relatively mysterious and rarely seen on ordinary days.