"These Stellaron Hunters... they even have a presence in Penacony, they're really persistent! They even kidnapped Teacher Ye Yan!"
March 7th was so angry that she stomped her feet. To ensure that Ye Yan's identity would not be exposed, she put on a show right in front of the Black Swan not far away.
"The situation is clear now. The Planet of Festivities is far more complex than it appears on the surface. Around the [ Clockmaker's Legacy ], a host of forces, including the Family, each have their own agendas and are constantly checking and balancing each other."
"Although we don't yet know what this inheritance is, it's only a matter of time before this struggle affects innocent civilians."
Currently, the groups gathered in Penacony include the Stellaron Hunters, the Masked Fools, the Garden of Recollection, the Church of Eternity, the Interastral Peace Corporation, and the Family... plus their Astral Express, making a total of seven forces!
There was also the Annihilation Gang, but unfortunately they won't be keeping their promise.
" Sam, the Molten Knight, is said to be a remnant of the Glamoth Iron Cavalry, a genetically modified warrior with extraordinary cognition. He acts decisively and without reservation, making him a dangerous individual no less than Kafka and Blade."
Welt's gaze turned serious. "Some say Sam is engulfed in flames, practically an undead monster. We must be careful."
"Undying... uh, I'm reminded of a not-so-pleasant memory."
March 7th covered his forehead, the battle with Phantylia in Scalegorge Waterscape still vivid in his mind, the immortal divine body born from the [ Ambrosial Arbor ]...
"This is a threatening letter. The hidden map Silver Wolf mentioned must be the sealed-off Dream Hotel. For future considerations, we definitely need to visit the site."
What if we get caught?
Xing asked, "Although the Family is friendly, they may not trust the Astral Express Crew."
"If the Family asks, just tell them the Astral Express Crew is investigating the Stellaron Hunters; I believe they'll understand. We'll take further action based on their reaction."
"It seems we've reached an agreement... Let's go back and inform Miss Black Swan."
Himeko led the way in explaining the situation to Black Swan, stating that the Astral Express in the Memory Zone did indeed need a suitable guide.
"Alright everyone, return to your rooms. Prepare to enter the dream world. If all goes well... we'll meet in the lobby of the Dream Hotel."
" Welt will stay in the real world to ensure our safety, and if necessary, he will also negotiate with the Family —is that alright, Miss Black Swan?"
The Black Swan replied jokingly, "It seems that even if I bring back your companions, you still find it hard to trust me... Of course, that's fine, it just hurts my feelings a little."
Xing specifically asked the waiter for a cup of SoulGlad, drank it all in one gulp, and adjusted himself.
I'll be busy for a while now, and I wonder if Firefly has returned to reality yet... Wait a minute! Xing suddenly realized that she didn't have Firefly's contact information. Maybe she should ask that Memokeeper named Black Swan.
Back in her room, the Black Swan had been waiting for her for a long time and immediately noticed Xing's concerns.
You seem very nervous. Are you worried about that little girl?
The Black Swan took on the role of a caring older sister.
"If you have something on your mind, feel free to confide in me. There's no one in this world more suited to be a therapist than Memokeeper."
Seeing that Xing remained silent, the Black Swan took a step closer to her.
"It seems you have some unpleasant memories... but clearly, the cooperation ahead is a wise one for you, for me, and for the Astral Express Crew, right? So you can rely on me without worry."
"Of course, I'm not the only one here to Memokeeper... Penacony has extended an invitation to factions outside the Family for the first time, Garden of Recollection wants to remember this historic moment..."
"So you can try collaborating with others too... as long as you can see them, hehe~"
Black Swan's words were worthwhile; Xing finally asked the question that had been bothering her, "Can you confirm Firefly's safety?"
"Don't worry, it's a one-way door, leading only to waking reality. Unless that girl has a strong will and refuses to wake up from her dream... how is that possible? She's probably rubbing her eyes somewhere in the hotel right now."
"Thank you for saving my life..." Xing bowed deeply to the Black Swan. "Wait, don't you need to go back to your room?"
"Hehe~ There are quite a few questions, let's take them one by one. First of all... don't be shy, it's what I should do, after all, you're very special... so special that many eyes are watching you."
"To prevent you from getting hurt, of course I'll accompany you into the dream. Anyway, the Memokeeper doesn't need a Dream Pool... right?"
Meanwhile, in a guest room opposite the star.
As the Firefly awoke from the Dream Pool, the first thing they saw was Silver Wolf drinking milk tea.
"Hey~ Did you sleep well?"
She pressed a bottle of iced milk tea against Firefly's face. "How about that? This is the fastest way to wake up."
"Let me introduce you. This is Ye Yan, whom I mentioned to you before. His strength rivals that of the [ Eternity ] Emanator."
Upon seeing Ye Yan's face, Firefly, who was still somewhat dazed, instantly snapped out of her daze. Before Silver Wolf could react, he shielded her behind him.
" Silver Wolf, he is not the [ Emanator ] friend you know."
While Firefly and Xing were exploring the mystery of " The A Child's Dream," ' Ye Yan ' had ample time to return to reality, so Firefly couldn't be sure whether he was real or not.
"It seems... Miss Firefly hasn't fully woken up yet, so it's normal for her to be wary. Sigh~ I should have kicked that guy's butt again."
Ye Yan walked to Firefly's side; this was how Aha had ruined his Aeon's destiny.
"The person impersonating me is called [ Sparkle ], a Masked Fools... stirring up trouble for fun is perfectly normal in their eyes."
When in doubt, Sparkle takes the blame.
"Um?"
Silver Wolf raised an eyebrow. Wasn't this the client she hired? Were the three deaths in the [ Script ] already being scheduled so quickly?
After much explanation and with Silver Wolf's testimony, Firefly finally lowered her guard against Ye Yan. After escorting her to the [ The Reverie ] Hotel in her dream, Silver Wolf turned to look at Ye Yan.
"My supplement a few minutes ago was pretty good, wasn't it? As soon as I mentioned a comrade's name, those guys from the Astral Express would come charging over shouting about friendship and bonds, and there was no stopping them."
Ye Yan sat down on the edge of the bed; he would never go to the [ The Reverie ] Hotel in his dream.
If He goes... then this Penacony trip will be over, and they'll all be taken to [ Dreamflux Reef ].
Silver Wolf put down his game console and looked at Ye Yan with boredom. "Speaking of which, ever since Firefly drank your milk tea, not only was her [ Entropy Loss Syndrome ] cured, but her combat power index has also skyrocketed, even surpassing its peak."
This is what Silver Wolf doesn't understand the most: she drank so many cups of Ye Yan's milk tea, yet her strength didn't change at all, while Firefly... leveled up to the maximum star level after just one cup.
"People's constitutions are different. To give a simple example: when you play a gacha game, some people get two gold cards in ten pulls; others get all the guaranteed drops..."
"Stop talking! And are we even talking about the same thing?!"
"That's right~" This was what Ye Yan really wanted to say, "The effects of different milk teas vary. That Space Knight has a tragic past and suffers from a serious illness... I happen to have a cup of medical milk tea that I borrowed from the Church."
"Ah..." Silver Wolf nodded, seemingly understanding, "So, there's a trace of [ Eternity ] power within Firefly?"
Silver Wolf suddenly realized something, his face turning ashen. "Does that mean... I'll never be able to beat her in a one-on-one duel in the game?!"
Ye Yan looked at Silver Wolf helplessly. Why was this girl still thinking about the game?
"Let's look at it from another angle. Miss Firefly has a trace of [ Eternity ] flowing within her, which, rounding up, makes her practically a legitimate resident of the Church of Eternity."
"Once the Stellaron Hunters disband, she can go to the Church and experience the simple, honest life of a rural town."
"This is getting way off track!!!"