"Exactly."
March 7th offered her suggestion as though it were only natural:
"As long as we join The Family, we can enter the Grand Theater whenever we want."
"Give me a break." Yan Huan narrowed his eyes.
"Would The Family even accept new members at a time like this?"
"Then do you have a smarter idea? All you know is kill, kill, kill. Are you with The Annihilation Gang or something?"
Seeing Yan Huan and March 7th arguing endlessly, Firefly hurriedly tried to mediate:
"Um... stop arguing."
"I do have one legitimate way to get in."
Firefly said seriously:
"Before the Grand Symphony Ceremony begins, the audition venue for warming up the festivities will be opened."
"We can participate in the auditions and enter the Grand Theater openly to receive our awards."
"That way, we won't have to clash with The Family ahead of time, and we can reach the theater safely."
Hearing Firefly's words, Gallagher said helplessly:
"So that thing is still being held?"
"It was originally just a gimmick Mikhail came up with to attract attention. Still, it's worth giving it a try."
"Unless it's absolutely necessary, I don't recommend that you slaughter your way through."
"After all, sending so many members of The Family into the Reef of Dreams... Mikhail wouldn't be happy about that either."
Himeko nodded slightly.
"Let's do as Firefly suggested."
"Mr. Gallagher, will you come with us?"
Gallagher let out a sigh.
"...I'm afraid I don't have the time."
"As a fictional character, I've already completed my final task. Whether Penacony can awaken from its dream will depend entirely on you."
Himeko said sadly:
"If we can meet again... please come sit aboard the train sometime."
Gallagher smiled faintly.
"Sure."
"I'll add a few more entries to the Datank aboard your train."
Then