Light of Bewilderment

The long red dragon on the street was broken into several pieces.

Whether ordinary people or awakened beings, everyone was fleeing in panic.

Some of these unconventional artists began playing music amidst the chaos, while others picked up paintbrushes and quickly captured the street scenes on paper.

Everything before my eyes.

Just like those people who film videos at disaster sites.

It not only captured precious footage amidst danger, but also revealed a wild and unrestrained spirit.

Messenger Hall, Linsey and her two companions only saw the chaos below and were unaware of the origin of the strange light.

The messenger, who was also present, recognized the scene before him. "This light... yes, it's an extension of the Hallucination Dream!"

"Excuse me, gentlemen!"

"The Messenger Hall will be closed from now on. If you stay here, we can guarantee your safety."

After leaving these words, the messenger immediately left the reception room.

Wala Wala looked at the Yao Xing with a sullen expression:

"There shouldn't be such outrageous programs during the Art Festival rehearsals, right?"

Yao Xing immediately shook his head:

"No matter what Art Festival is like, it can never unlock Hallucination Dream."

"I've heard Mr. Fimbul say that the entrance to this kind of Hallucination Dream is usually in a stable state. But if something unexpected happens, there is a chance that it will result in this."

The two girls were still discussing the truth of the matter.

Linsey was faster; he took immediate action and climbed out the window.

Immediately afterwards, the Map Skill was activated, and [Decryption Game] was locked in as the first priority after RPG.

Once the entire urban area is laid out on the map.

Linsey looked up and sighed.

The red, yellow, and green markings are so densely packed and chaotic that they are impossible to distinguish.

The City of a Thousand Sails has a permanent population of over one million.

In such places, gathering information using maps can actually become a serious distraction.

Too much information can be a nuisance.

Linsey complained, her gaze fixed on the surrounding street scene.

Fortunately, he has enough Game Module, so if one doesn't work, he can try another and always find a way to solve the problem.

At the same time, Wala Wala and Yao Xing caught up.

The latter was essentially just an actress who hadn't experienced any adventures, so her tone and expression revealed panic. "Wala Wala, what are we going to do next?"

Linsey replied, "Take care of yourself."

Yao Xing opened her eyes wide:

"And what about you?"

Linsey replied without hesitation, "If this settles down on its own, I'll treat it as a walk; if it doesn't, I'll let it end!"

Although the incident happened suddenly and caught people off guard.

But Linsey's answer was resounding.

Yao Xing was stunned for a moment.

As Wala Wala chased after Linsey, she turned to her and smiled, "Linsey is just that kind of brave person."

"No matter the situation, taking action is the most important thing!"

"..."

The panicked crowd scattered and fled from north to south.

The fallen lamppost—severed by a sharp blade, the cut surface unusually smooth.

[A mesmerizing glow—an unusual Essence —spreads from north to south, and being within it seems to affect one's emotions.]

Linsey's gaze shifted back and forth between these clues.

As soon as he receives a description, he immediately looks at other things and quickly draws a conclusion.

"Let's go—the problem lies to the north!"

The city was in complete chaos.

The chaotic colorful lights obscured the city's original lighting, making everything around them appear hazy and indistinct.

Linsey ran forward, with Wala Wala close behind.

The girl sang:

"The night is deep, like a lamp, and the Milky Way is its burning light!"

"O darkness—let me hold your light and walk through this stormy road!"

boom--

The dazzling starry sky transformed into a corridor of light, instantly tearing a path through the chaotic colors of the street and illuminating the area in front of the two.

Linsey and Wala Wala walk together through starlight and confusion.

The surrounding noise seemed to be singing praises to their footsteps.

"..."

Seeing this, Yao Xing stood there blankly for a while.

She only realized what was happening when the light was about to disappear, and hurriedly chased after the two people ahead.

The three of them headed north.

The chaotic glow of the lights affected people's emotions in the streets.

Ordinary people, filled with fear and dread, would inevitably cry out and wail.

Some artists, whose emotions were rather extreme but whose Essence merit was insufficient, were also misled. They even launched unprovoked attacks on their surroundings, whether the target was architecture or other living beings.

Wala Wala shouted to Linsey, "Linsey, these guys who are making moves are all below Fifth Stage."

"Once their Emotional Source Material erupt, they lose control of their behavior!"

Wala Wala clearly wanted to lend a helping hand to these people.

But Linsey's goal was clear. "The most urgent task is to solve the root cause of the problem!"

"Only by dispelling the influence of this Hallucination Dream can they wake up and stop putting the cart before the horse!"

The two crossed three blocks in a row.

At this moment, a closed hemispherical building came into view.

It appears to be made entirely of solid rock, with brushstrokes left by painters on its surface, greatly enhancing the building's defensive capabilities.

Wala Wala immediately made a judgment:

"This place is the entrance to a Hallucination Dream!"

"To prevent accidents, its surroundings will be strictly sealed off, and only authorized personnel can enter and exit at fixed times!"

Linsey nodded as she rushed to the stone building.

Strange roars and grating noises frequently emanated from inside, while the two artists stood guard at the door with serious expressions. "You two!"

"No entry without permission!"

Linsey pointed to the city behind her. "The Hallucination Dream within is clearly in trouble. We must resolve this immediately if we want the city to be safe!"

The artist at the entrance remained resolute:

"So we are staying here, waiting for people from the Art Association to come and support us."

"Taking any action now could worsen the situation!"

Linsey tried to negotiate:

"Please let me in and try."

"My skills are rather unique; perhaps I can find some clues. By the way, just recently, I solved a kidnapping case with Blue Robe Savat!"

The two artists at the door exchanged a glance.

They hesitated for a moment, but their attitude quickly became firm. "Sir, we cannot let anyone in."

"..."

Linsey turned to look at the chaotic street behind her, then looked at the map.

Although the number is not large.

But amidst the chaos and clamor, some marks have already vanished from the map forever.

Clang—

At this point, drawing a sword is more direct than talking.

Linsey rushed forward in one stride.

Although the two artists were on guard, they were still caught off guard by the speed of the attack.

The person on the left felt someone grab his shoulder and bend him down.

"Ah?"

The moment he lost his balance, he was struck hard on the back of the neck, and his vision went black before he lost consciousness.

"Aisenwent!"

Linsey acted swiftly, taking down one person first.

But these two artists were, after all, responsible for guarding the place.

The other person quickly flung the paintbrush away, the paint forming a perfect circle around it to prevent attacks from any angle.

Just as he was on high alert, ready to fight Linsey to the death.

The girl's voice came from behind him. "Silence holds the sound of rain, just as a bird's nest embraces a sleeping bird."

"Those who are awake, quickly fall asleep. The deep darkness of night will bury your sleep in tranquility."