Gallagher led the three of them on a detour to a garden and continued the conversation.
Himeko spoke up.
"If all these animated characters have traceable roots in reality, the one corresponding to Clock Kid is, without a doubt, the Clockmaker."
"He is the partner of the Hanu Brothers and one of the original members of Dreamville."
"Should we interpret this to mean that the historical Clockmaker also personally participated in that war and stood on Asdana's side?"
Gallagher nodded slightly, speaking in a deep voice.
"That was a massive War of Independence."
"Masked Fools, Nameless, Fictional Historians, Mourning Lovers, Omen Vanguards..."
"Hanunu, with the help of a crowd of companions and a Doomsday Beast, pacified the chaos."
"Naturally, among them was the future Clockmaker."
March 7th's delicate brows furrowed slightly as she questioned Gallagher.
"But by that count... wouldn't the Clockmaker have lived for several centuries?"
"I don't know," Gallagher said with a helpless shrug.
"When I met Mikhail, he was already the Clockmaker, or perhaps he inherited the title."
Hearing this, Yan Huan couldn't help asking.
"...Comrade Sheriff, how old are you?"
"..."
Gallagher turned his head and replied.
"Thirteen."
Looking at his stubble-covered face, March 7th widened her eyes.
"That is impossible no matter how you look at it!"
Gallagher didn't dwell on the topic, continuing instead.
"Hanunu liberated the Outer Rim Prison, but left before he could witness peace."
"Barren resources, a covetous outside world, and estranged prison sectors... Asdana's future remained perilous."
"It wasn't until the historical Clockmaker extended an olive branch to the Family, attempting to forge this prison into the glittering Planet of Festivities..."
"That Penacony finally acquired its current name and stepped onto the stage facing the stars."
Himeko smiled gently.
"That's why he is called the Father of Penacony."
Yan Huan