During Black Swan's contemplation, she heard the "rustling" sound once again.
This sound did not come from inside the room, but originated directly in Black Swan's mind.
Another voice suddenly rang out.
"Who... are... you?" that voice asked intermittently.
"Hm?" Black Swan felt somewhat surprised.
"...What is this?"
Black Swan looked around, her gaze turning serious.
The voice spoke again:
"Oh... a Memokeep, you serve the Garden of Recollection, or the Cremators?"
"My name is Constance... very pleased to meet you."
"We were supposed to meet in Penacony and spend an 'unforgettable' time together."
"Hee-hee."
"But that seems impossible now."
"The Planet of Festivities does not welcome the dahlia, nor do I need a coming-of-age ceremony..."
"And you, I know what you are looking for."
"Want 'her' secret?"
"I can give it to you, and then... enjoy that grand celebration on my behalf."
Under Black Swan's vigilance, that voice chuckled softly:
"I wish you an 'unforgettable' memory."
The next moment, the telephone landline nearby rang out.
"..."
Black Swan looked at that landline, her gaze vigilant.
This was Acheron's room, and the call was clearly not meant for her.
Yet on an impulse, Black Swan could not help herself, slowly walking toward that phone...
On the other side.
In another guest room.
A professional male radio broadcaster's voice spoke passionately:
[...Currently, the Interastral Peace Corporation has officially announced——]
Under the guidance of the Market Development Department and in accordance with the "Interastral Peace Charter", Tzitzikan-IV has established an independent and autonomous United Arab Emirates, acquiring a legal seat at the Interastral Peace Conference——
The establishment of the United Arab Emirates holds great historical significance for Tzitzikan.
[This move brings a close to the planet's long and bloody history, and the shocking 'Katika-Evegian Extinction Incident' will become a distant past——]