[I mean, if there really are some fledglings in this world that never manage to fly...]
[Should we let them return to the sky... and then just watch them fall to their deaths?]
"You're talking in your sleep, little bird, it's time to wake up."
The feeling of being pierced by death when he suddenly opened his eyes on Sunday was a nightmare he never wanted to recall in his life.
"..."
He didn't speak, staring at Gallagher in front of him, then looking around at the unfamiliar surroundings.
"What's wrong? Can't stand up straight? Want me to tempt you?"
I'm not dead?
After a long pause, Sunday asked, slightly surprised.
"Hmph, are you happy now?"
"... Tell me where the Robin is, now."
"Ha." Gallagher chuckled dismissively. "I knew your first reaction would be her."
"She's right here, don't worry, your sister is safe. Right now... she's probably still making inquiries in the streets and alleys."
"If I were you, I'd be worried about myself at this point... after all, there's a bastard standing in front of you who just stabbed you in the chest."
On Sunday, he calmly replied, "If you're really going to kill me, you don't need to give me a chance for pleasantries... State your purpose, [ the Clockmaker's ] lackey."
"Hmph, you saw right through me? No wonder you dared to go against the Dream Master and the four major factions. It seems my choice was correct."
"You know what I'm going to do. You've seen through my [ Enigmata ]. My time is running out, there's no need to pretend anymore..."
Sunday frowned, "What makes you think you can work with me?"
"With that famous Robin choosing to stand on this side, plus a clue about a traitor, and the bright future of Penacony —can this special drink satisfy your appetite?"
"I find it hard to believe that someone who is a complete liar can utter a single truth."
"It's alright, you don't need to believe me. What you should believe is... the justice in your heart."
After a moment of silence on Sunday, he said firmly, "... Let me see the Robin."
"Okay." Gallagher nodded, looking at the Firefly that suddenly appeared on his right.
"As you wished, she has arrived..."
Firefly:ʕ( ^_^ )?
On Sunday, she turned around and asked, "What trick are you up to now?"
"Haha, just kidding. I mean, this lady will take us to see the Robin, right?"
Firefly crossed her arms. "Of course, there's also the Astral Express and me. There are too many people who need your explanation."
"Haha, that's wonderful. This way, please, Your Excellency Head of the Oak Family. Now all the actors... are present."
Soon after, Gallagher and Sunday successfully reunited with the Astral Express crew.
"Huh? It's suddenly gotten lively, there are so many people..."
Misha was surprised; she hadn't expected Sunday and the Robin be here.
" Mr. Ye Yan, don't you need to go over and discuss the current situation with your companions?" Misha then looked at Ye Yan beside him.
"We can hear their conversation from here, it's fine." Ye Yan patted Misha's head and handed him a cup of milk tea.
For some reason, Misha felt that this cup of milk tea was familiar, as if he had drunk it somewhere before, but he couldn't remember where.
"Am I right? Looking around the world... there's no one else who loves milk tea this much except him."
A virtual projection suddenly appeared next to the Firefly.
" Silver Wolf?"
Firefly stared in astonishment at the girl who was blowing bubbles; she had just appeared so beautifully!
"Don't worry, this is the team channel, no one but you can see it." Silver Wolf was very confident in his skills.
As soon as he finished speaking, Ye Yan glanced in her direction and politely waved to her.
Silver Wolf:...
"Tch, damn Eternity."
" Aha ~ After all, he's a [ Emanator ], so it's only natural that he'd be discovered."
Taking advantage of the fact that everyone else's attention was not on her, Firefly quietly comforted Silver Wolf, reminding him that it was an in-team voice chat and that it wouldn't be good if others became suspicious.
"Don't worry too much, look at Ye Yan, he's still chatting and laughing with thin air... probably that [ Clockie ]."
"Sigh~ It really is a place of extravagance and debauchery; even he's started promoting milk tea."
Silver Wolf could understand. Someone like Ye Yan, who always seemed to have everything go smoothly, must also have his own troubles. Now, he was starting to pay more attention to the milk tea business.
Wait, what's with this slightly gratifying feeling...? Has the clutches of [ Eternity ] already seeped into milk tea?!
"Ah, Teacher Ye Yan is promoting milk tea to someone again."
On March 7th, after witnessing Ye Yan handing milk tea to Misha, she couldn't help but complain to Xing.
" March 7th is a tight schedule with heavy tasks, let's get down to business first." Xing looked at Gallagher and knew this guy was no ordinary person; now was the time for some interrogation!
"I promised to give those siblings some private space. Let's talk about our business first. What do you all think?"
"It's alright. However, Mr. Gallagher has gone to great lengths to bring together the Family head, the Astral Express, and the Stellaron Hunters, so he must have something important to tell you, right?"
"Wow, even you guys noticed?" Gallagher was surprised.
"You practically have 'mastermind' written all over your face..."
March 7th was speechless. It really did confirm her earlier remark at the Dreamjolt Bar: you can't underestimate anyone from Penacony. The sheriff of the Hound Family was actually the mastermind behind all of this.
"Haha, Mr. Welt is right, it is indeed time to be frank and open."
"The brother and sister already know what they need to know, and they know exactly what to choose. Since you Nameless arrived rather late, I should take some time to answer your questions."
Gallagher looked at everyone. "Before we begin, let's reintroduce ourselves—the founder of Dreamflux Reef, the assistant to the [ Clockmaker ], and also the one who sent out that invitation..."
"[ History Fictionologists ] Gallagher greets everyone."
"Wow~ So all that History Fictionologists you told us before was made up?"
The friendship between March 7th and Gallagher, which never truly existed, capsized so easily. What happened to trust between people?
"I can guarantee that. The stories I told you all before were all true..." Gallagher glanced in Ye Yan's direction, "Uh... most of them, except for the part about [ the Family accepting me back]."
"I have confirmed with Mr. Mikhail that the information regarding the Family, the [ Clockmaker ], and that Mikhail has been verified."
Gallagher breathed a sigh of relief. "Understanding is key, now we can have a proper chat."
"I'm sure you're all eager to know why I went to such lengths to orchestrate an inheritance battle, extending invitations to so many factions and causing such a commotion at Penacony..."
"The answer is actually quite simple, and you are all very familiar with it: the root of everything... is the [ Stellaron ]."