"Even without a guest room, if we use other means to enter the dream, The Family's control over it will probably let them find traces of us," Welt said gravely.
"How about this? We split up."
"There are a few things in the dream that concern me. I'd like to investigate them first and meet up with you later."
"Things that concern you?" Himeko stroked her chin, considering.
"All right. We'll leave it to you."
With that, Yan Huan, Himeko, and March 7th returned to reality at once.
Welt alone remained where he stood.
"..."
He glanced at the thinning crowd, then stood before the Clock Kid Statue and called out in a low voice:
"Honored guest, would you come out and speak with me?"
The next moment, Welt felt a cool breeze at his back.
He turned. Acheron was already standing beside him.
Welt: "..."
Acheron: "..."
Welt: "..."
Acheron: "...It's awkward when you stare at me like that."
Welt studied Acheron's face, then shook off his daze and said quietly:
"Forgive me."
"I'm Welt Yang, a member of the Star Rail Express. I believe you've already met my companions."
"Welt...?" Acheron's brows drew together.
"Is there something about my name?" Welt frowned slightly.
"..."
After a moment of silence, Acheron looked up.
"...Before that, aren't you going to ask my name?"
Welt's gaze remained calm.
"I don't think I need to, Miss Acheron."
"You're quite well-known on Penacony now."
Acheron took a deep breath and asked in a low voice:
"...What are they saying?"
Welt folded his arms and told her:
"Some claim you're the real killer in Miss Robin's murder."
"That The Annihilation Gang, who came for the festivities, also died by your blade, and now you're trying to unleash another bloodbath on Penacony."
"The Annihilation Gang?"