"Huh? What? The Lord Ravager [ Celenova ]... No, no, no, Priestess, you've misunderstood..."
Beep... beep... beep...
Before Xing could explain the situation, the phone emitted a notification sound indicating that the call had been disconnected.
She turned her head stiffly, only to meet the gazes of March 7th and Himeko.
"Well... there's some good news too. At least we've brought over [ Emanator ]-level reinforcements."
No sooner had she finished speaking than March 7th offered her silent retort: she didn't believe Penacony's dream could be powerful enough to bear the power of the Emanator; something was bound to go wrong!
Well, Teacher Ye Yan should be able to cover for me... right...?
"The mention of [ Stellaron ] reminds me of the Lord Ravager [ Celenova ]. Could there be some connection between the two...?" Himeko pondered. It seemed that Fulisina had revealed some very significant information.
Golden Hour, inside a milk tea shop
This is the best 'viewing stand'. Ye Yan returned to the store and saw a scarlet mask talking to itself.
"Oh~ When powerless to save themselves, and choosing to pray to the stars, the cries of some civilizations will reach the Family's ears."
"Then... the Lord Ravager [ Celenova ] descended, bringing equal Destruction to both the Speaker's enemies and the Speaker himself."
"Tsk, wherever they go, lives are lost; how terrible!"
"Ultimately, there are still too few [ Emanator ] gathered in Penacony... Waaah~ Rather, without the [ Destruction ] faction causing trouble, everything seems so peaceful!"
"But this is not the scene Aha wanted to see; such a result would be utterly devoid of fun!"
The mask's expression changed from joy to tears, angrily denouncing the injustice of fate.
"Fate has never been fair. Blame it on the fact that the [ Annihilation Gang ] is too weak, not even having a single close [ Lord Ravager ]."
Ye Yan fanned away his mask, preparing to watch the Astral Express Crew's next battle.
Unlike other great lords whose origins are difficult to trace, the origin of Celenova is certain: Nanook himself came and ignited a world of harmony, elevating this great lord from the ashes of the Great Septimus.
Celenova is seen as the Destruction of [ Harmony ]... In a way, she is indeed well-suited to appear in Penacony.
Commanding the Antimatter Legion and directing countless Voidranger and starships in mass battles, she has long followed the path of the [ Cancer of All Worlds ] outbreak, weaving a web of death.
Rumor has it that among all the Great Lords, only Celenova knows the secret behind the Stellaron... or perhaps, she is the one who sowed the Stellaron.
As for the Lord Ravager targeting [ Eternity ]... none have been born yet, or to put it another way, every Lord Ravager has had a conflict with [ Eternity ], but not many.
Celenova is a perfect example. She personally visited the Church of Eternity, conducted an on-site investigation, and experienced the local hot springs... She went off-topic.
Why would there be a planet untouched by the [ Cancer of All Worlds ] along its path of outbreak? It seems very strange.
Therefore, Celenova became the only [ Destruction ] Emanator to 'visit' the Church of Eternity. As Nanook's vanguard general, he actually took to the field himself... The significance of this goes without saying.
"And what happened? What happened to that Lord Ravager?" The masked figure leaned closer.
"Hmm? Of course, I thoroughly experienced the hospitality of the Church residents, received a bunch of soaps and laundry detergent, and left with a smile on my face."
"Wait a minute, doesn't the Church dislike the [ Destruction ] faction? How come they let a [ Emanator ] in? What are the Chair and the High Priest for? And what is this Aeon for?"
"Anyone who comes is a guest. The Church has never said that the [ Destruction ] faction is forbidden from entering or leaving, nor has the Lord Ravager. If anyone has a change of heart and repents in time, they can be reborn through the baptism of [ Eternity ]!"
Ye Yan spread his hands. "People from [ Destruction ] can indeed come. The only difference is the treatment. Their food will be a seafood feast, while yours will be served with poultry and wild animals."
Also note that if you believe in [ Destruction ], you must lock your doors and windows before going to sleep and always be vigilant to check outside for any stones that might be accidentally thrown.
Is there a problem? No problem! This is the unique feature of the Church; as stated from the beginning, we welcome all beings to experience Eternity!
The scene shifts, and still at the Golden Hour, Himeko and Welt successfully reunite.
"This must be Miss Acheron? Hello, I'm Himeko, the navigator of the Astral Express."
"Hello, my name is March 7th! I won't introduce Xing, you definitely know her."
Himeko and March 7th took turns introducing themselves to Acheron.
Why was I skipped when it was my turn?
Xing believes that a sense of ritual is still necessary, and calling her "Clockie" isn't entirely out of the question.
"Oh right, we also have a companion named Ye Yan, uh... you should know him too," March 7th added.
"I know." Acheron nodded. "You all don't seem surprised by my appearance."
"Since Welt has decided to travel with you, it means he trusts you, and we trust his judgment as well."
Your relationship is truly enviable.
"Miss Acheron is not a dangerous individual and has no hostility towards the Astral Express. Aventurine's previous accusations were merely one side of the story."
Welt adjusted his glasses and explained to everyone, "Therefore, he has an obligation to provide a reasonable explanation before continuing our cooperation."
"Are you trying to... create a situation where all three parties are present?"
"There must be a deeper logic behind Aventurine's actions. I suspect he was aware of Penacony's secret from the very beginning and was constantly laying the groundwork to uncover it."
"Therefore, the position of the Astral Express in his plans becomes crucial. In the worst-case scenario... he might use us to do something outrageous."
"Assuming things really escalate to that point, having another ally is always a form of insurance. Penacony complex situation with many factions, far more complicated than the situation in Belobog and Xianzhou."
Xing and March 7th both agreed, feeling that Belobog was the easiest of the [ Trailblaze ] trips, as the people in the Underworld were incredibly enthusiastic.
"Under no circumstances can we ignore the safety of Penacony."
"To unravel the mystery of the [ Clockmaker ], we'll inevitably need the information the company possesses. Even if danger lurks ahead... but facing challenges head-on is what [ Trailblaze ] is all about, right?"
"It seems there are no objections." Welt looked at Acheron: "Then... Miss Acheron?"
"Of course I'll go with you."
For some reason, Xing felt much more at ease after hearing Acheron's words.
"Let's set off then! But... where are we going to find him?"
On March 7th, a problem suddenly became apparent: Penacony; the Aventurine could potentially cause chaos in any region.
"Don't rush. If someone has really set up a trap... they will definitely try every means to invite us in."
No sooner had the words been spoken than a broadcast came from above.
[ladies and gentlemen--]
[ Penacony's most amazing and grandest show ever is about to begin--]
[ Interastral Peace Corporation cordially invites you to visit our event – Clock Studios Paradise!]
"... See? If neither the actors nor the audience shows up, all that Aventurine decorations will have been for nothing."