Grand Duke of Blazing Flames dragged his battered body upright, trembling all over as he spoke:
"The answer doesn't matter... What matters is that it exists."
"Just as you exist..."
"Everything exists to be destroyed. Even Emanators..."
"Even in the void, a beautiful dream can be born."
"An Impossible Thing is merely something that has yet to come."
After a long silence, Acheron took a deep breath.
"...All right. I accept."
Grand Duke of Blazing Flames's gaze remained calm.
"You will witness the most brilliant, most violent fire in this world."
"May its flames illuminate the bottomless depths of your dream..."
Acheron silently regarded his ruined body, then said in a low voice:
"A bottomless dream... Yes."
"But you've misunderstood one thing."
"This blade remains sheathed neither out of mercy nor contempt."
"It is a secret I would rather not reveal. But in return..."
As she spoke, Acheron slowly rested her hand on the hilt.
"..."
"...I'll be honest with you."
"The Hunt... is not the path I walk."
The chilling sound of a blade being drawn rang through Eternal Flame Manor.
"May death bring your long dream to an end."
"...And guide you back to the waking world."
Back to the present.
Golden Hour.
Before the clock statue.
"Whoa, what? Acheron killed Grand Duke of Blazing Flames?" March 7th's eyes widened in horror.
"That Galaxy Ranger was carrying Grand Duke of Blazing Flames's invitation?!"
Yan Huan nodded slightly.
"Of course. My sources are reliable."
"Pretty badass, right?"
"Totally badass." March 7th hurriedly gave him a thumbs-up.
"But back at Herta Space Station, you really did go after those flame demons..."
"I didn't go anywhere. I just threw a skill their way."
Yan Huan folded his arms and launched into an explanation.
"But judging by the feedback I got,