"By the way, Little Bai. During the Gilded Hour, there is an old gentleman living there whose ancestors were once citizens of Gram. He knows some of the history of Gram immigrants in Penacony. If you are interested, you can pay him a visit."
Before leaving Midnight Hour, Bai Heng received a message from Firefly.
In his impression, the old empire of "Gram" had long vanished from the universe's sight along with the gradual disappearance of the insect swarm.
Yet even if an empire that had lasted a thousand years had fallen, it would still leave behind proof that it had once existed.
Bai Heng decided to visit the old gentleman.
It could also be considered a way of remembering the past.
A person could not deny their past, because anyone unable to face it was destined to live within an illusion.
Bai Heng had always believed that.
When they parted, he greeted Ratio and learned that Ratio had accepted an invitation from Sunday, the head of the Oak Family, to work with him. Ratio also intended to invite Aventurine into the game in his own name.
Bai Heng understood what that meant. Sunday, known as "Penacony's most handsome man," was planning to join forces with Ratio and stab Aventurine in the back.
He seemed to have become wary of the Corporation's involvement.
But that had nothing to do with Bai Heng.
He only needed to trust Goldie's wisdom and look forward to whatever tricks he came up with.
Before visiting the old gentleman, Bai Heng still had to return to reality first.
After contacting the wake-up service at the real-world hotel, Bai Heng woke from the dream and headed to the designated pickup point.
His delivery had arrived.
About two days ago, it had still been inside the