"I'm terribly sorry to have made a spectacle of ourselves in front of our honored guests."
"I'm Gallagher of the Hound Family. Those idiots are the puppies I keep." Gallagher sighed and instinctively folded his arms.
"They're still young and don't know any better. They misunderstood my orders and actually treated Penacony's honored guests like criminals..."
"Ah, what a breach of etiquette. On behalf of the Hound Family, I offer you both my sincerest apologies."
Faced with this newly emerged faction, Stelle looked at Gallagher, hoping to gather information for everyone.
"What's the Hound Family?"
Gallagher answered without hesitation, "The Hound Family are the gatekeepers of the dreamscape. We handle a range of security duties here, including apprehending stowaways."
"We received word that lawbreakers had slipped into Penacony under the cover of the festivities. With the Charmony Festival just around the corner, there's no shortage of people harboring ulterior motives..."
At the mention of people harboring ulterior motives, the girl instinctively shuddered, only for Gallagher to reassure her.
"Don't worry, miss. I believe this is all a misunderstanding. How could such a lovely girl be a stowaway?"
"...Thank you. If you hadn't helped us, we really wouldn't have known what to do."
"No big deal." Gallagher waved a hand and turned away. "I have things to attend to, so I'll take my leave. If you need anything, ask one of the nearby puppies to contact me. Enjoy this sweet dream."
Only after Gallagher left did the girl compose herself and turn to Stelle, her face full of gratitude and excitement.
"Thank goodness you stepped in! Otherwise, I really might have... been arrested."
"Galaxy Bat Hero, mission accomplished!" Stelle raised her chin and lightly patted her chest.
"You have such a funny way of talking..."
As she spoke, the girl looked