—✦Omniscient Viewer's Chat Lodge✦—
Stelle: "Society's Sister Acheron: ruthless actions, even more ruthless words!"
Stelle: "A mere Dreammaster dares to act so brazenly here?"
Stelle: "Do you truly dare to defy my Sister Acheron, who bears the identity of an Emanator of Nihility?"
Stelle: "Believe it or not, she'll make you taste what it's like to be Aventurine right now!"
Aventurine: "Friend, what exactly does 'taste what it's like to be me' mean??"
Aventurine: "I wasn't the only one who got slashed."
Aventurine: "Couldn't you use Duke Inferno as an example instead?"
March 7th: "That's true!"
March 7th: "Even though Aventurine got slashed, he's not dead yet."
March 7th: "But Duke Inferno is a different story. By now, his wake would have long since ended."
Hu Tao: "Hahaha, this scene feels inexplicably amusing."
Hu Tao: "Both sides are clearly brimming with confidence, convinced they can make the other pay the price."
Hu Tao: "So they're just trading vicious barbs!"
Furina de Fontaine: "I can't believe Miss Acheron said something so domineering in such a flat tone!"
Furina de Fontaine: "She really is so cool, ahhh!"
Eula Lawrence: "This Dreammaster fellow seems incredibly stubborn."
Eula Lawrence: "Is he also an Emanator?"
Eula Lawrence: "Otherwise, how would he dare threaten Miss Acheron?"
Xiangling: "This Dreammaster can control over a hundred thousand people… maybe he… is also very powerful?"
Welt Yang: "He likely isn't an Emanator."
Welt Yang: "Rather, the 'Dominicus' he mentioned—that is the true Emanator of Harmony."
Paimon: "Is this Dominicus guy really that strong?"
Paimon: "Strong enough that Miss Acheron has to endure his wrath?"
Paimon: "Since they're both Emanators, he might not necessarily be able to beat Miss Acheron, right?"
Dr. Veritas Ratio: "This necessitates an explanation."
Dr. Veritas Ratio: "The Emanators of Harmony are quite unlike other Emanators."
Dr. Veritas Ratio: "Generally speaking, the Emanators of Harmony are avatars directly descended from the Aeon of Harmony Xipe Themselves!"
Dr. Veritas Ratio: "Therefore, as the martial aspect of the Harmony,"
Dr. Veritas Ratio: "This Dominicus should be terrifyingly powerful!"
Lumine: "An avatar of the Aeon of Harmony?!"
Lumine: "Wouldn't that be a dimensional strike against anyone else?!"
Aventurine: "Either way, they aren't to be trifled with."
Aventurine: "Generally, unless someone has zero brain cells, no one would want to be hunted down by such an existence."
Aventurine: "After all, this is the will of the Harmony directly descended, not just a run-of-the-mill Emanator."
Sangonomiya Kokomi: "So, Miss Acheron… can she actually defeat this Dominicus?"
Acheron: "I do not know either…"
Acheron: "But I likely will not come into direct conflict with him."
Acheron: "Because that would be meaningless."
Li Sushang: "Does that mean we won't get to see this Dreammaster get slashed?"
Li Sushang: "That is actually a little disappointing."
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『 [ Then you will die. ]
[ What I mean is… you all will. ]
Facing the Dreammaster's threat, Acheron once again spoke these words with a face of utter calm.
[ ..... ]
The Dreammaster was stunned into silence. 』
『 ....』
—✦Omniscient Viewer's Chat Lodge✦—
Stelle: "'Then you will die, and you all will!' "
Stelle: "Look at that! That is a true powerhouse!"
Stelle: "A single, airy sentence, yet absolutely overflowing with aura!"
March 7th: "I never imagined Miss Acheron had this side to her!"
March 7th: "But seriously, how does she say such things with such a nonchalant expression!"
Acheron: "Because I was merely stating a fact…"
Hu Tao: "Miss Acheron really is amazing!"
Silver Wolf: "The Dreammaster is thinking: 'It's over. This person isn't buying my threats.'"
Silver Wolf: "'She's even threatening me back!'"
Silver Wolf: "'I'm finished. I'm starting to sweat buckets here!'"
Furina de Fontaine: "The tension is so thick you could cut it with a knife. They're going to start fighting any second now, right?"
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『 [ ..... ]
[ …But that will not happen. ]
[ As you say. I will leave. ]
After a long silence between the two, Acheron was the first to speak.
[ A wise choice. ]
The Dreammaster nodded.
[ It seems there was no other option. ]
Acheron replied, and then turned to leave.
[ For you, this is indeed the only path. ]
[ Please remember at all times: you and Penacony do not belong to the same world. Those born of the other shore cannot find a home on this shore. ]
[ Leave, and never return. ]
[ The light of the Planet of Festivities is too blinding; it has attracted too many swindlers, villains, and criminals. But even the Harmony… would absolutely never welcome a Self-Annihilator of Nihility. ]
[ Especially a Self-Annihilator who would drag everything around them into annihilation. ]
[ Your power is clearly a gift from the Sleeping Formless. It is bottomless, like a tributary flowing from the abyss, bringing death and sin to all living things. ]
[ Acheron… truly lives up to the name. ]
Gazing at Acheron's retreating figure, the Dreammaster issued a few more warnings.
[ Take this as advice from someone of the other shore: You know better than I that Penacony has already deviated from the Harmony. ]
[ Whatever your goal may be… ]
[ I can foresee only one ending. ]
Acheron suddenly stopped in her tracks, and began to look up at the purple bird that had been perched high above the whole time.
[ Its future is a void of Nihility. Just like all the worlds that have drowned in IX's shadow. ] 』
『 ....』
—✦Omniscient Viewer's Chat Lodge✦—
March 7th: "Eh? Miss Acheron chose to leave after all!"
Stelle: "What else? Did you expect her to really cleave this world in two with a single slash?"
Stelle: "If she did that, never mind the people inside, even we would probably get cleaved straight to death."
Furina de Fontaine: "Listening to this Dreammaster, it seems people walking the Path of Nihility aren't very popular."
Acheron: "That is normal."
Acheron: "Because, as he said, those who possess the power of Nihility will passively drag everything around them into nothingness."
Hu Tao: "No wonder this Dreammaster was so wary of Miss Acheron…"
Hu Tao: "That does sound truly terrifying…"
Welt Yang: "Miss Acheron spoke to that bird at the very end…"
Welt Yang: "Could that bird be the Dreammaster's true body?"
Himeko: "Not necessarily his true body, but there must be a significant connection between it and the Dreammaster."
Robin: "Penacony… has deviated from the Harmony?!"
Robin: "Could… could that be the reason for my loss of voice?"
Robin: "But… who exactly is orchestrating all of this?!"
Lumine: "Could the entire Family have turned traitor?"
Guinaifen: "Surely not?"
Black Swan: "Regardless, the Harmony of Penacony is no longer pure. That is an indisputable fact."
Black Swan: "If this continues, perhaps this so-called world of sweet dreams will become a thing of the past…"
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『 The scene shifts, arriving at the Golden Hour at the same point in time.
[ …The strange phenomenon just now was caused by equipment malfunction at Clock Studios Theme Park. ]
[ The Family has immediately sealed off the scene. No injuries were reported. ]
[ Guests, please rest assured. ]
At this moment, the screens on the streets, were broadcasting an emergency news report.
[ I swear, that was definitely not filming a movie! ]
[ So many chips fell from the sky! I even caught one, but in the blink of an eye, it vanished without a trace! ]
A Pepeshi watching the news, couldn't help but cry out in surprise.
[ Excuse me, are you referring to the accident at Clock Studios Theme Park? ]
Suddenly, an elegant and melodious voice, rang out by the Pepeshi's ear.
[ Huh? Yeah, what about it… Miss Ro-Robin?! ]
[ Am I seeing things? ]
The Pepeshi turned at the sound, only to see the superstar Robin.
This shocked him immensely.
[ Hehe, don't be nervous. ]
[ I apologize for the unpleasant experience during your dreamscape journey. ]
[ I was quite intrigued by the chips you mentioned just now. Could I trouble you to tell me more details? ]
Robin's voice was very gentle.
[ Oh. ]
[ It was just… those common chips, all colorful, falling down like rain. ]
The Pepeshi thought for a moment, then answered quickly.
[ And then those chips just vanished directly, right? ]
[ Hmm, it seems… this is the dream-simulation technology the Iris Family has been preparing for a long time. ]
Robin nodded, her tone beginning to turn somewhat strange.
[ Eh? ]
[ You mean, Miss Robin… those chips were all special effects for a performance? ]
[ But I clearly— ]
The Pepeshi didn't detect the oddity in Robin's tone, listening to her words, he just wanted to subconsciously refute them.
[ Shh—this technology hasn't been made public yet. It was originally intended to debut at the Charmony Festival. I didn't expect it to leak accidentally. ]
[ Could you help me keep this secret? ]
[ Because this dreamlike rain of chips… was originally scheduled to be used during my performance. ]
Before the Pepeshi could finish, robin immediately followed up with an explanation.
[ O-Oh, so that's how it is! ]
[ That makes sense then. As long as the Charmony Festival can be held smoothly, I'll definitely cooperate fully! ]
After hearing Robin's explanation, the Pepeshi immediately patted his chest and guaranteed his silence.
[ Thank you! ]
[ In exchange, let me give you a small gift as well. ]
Robin took out an exquisite little button.
And handed it to the Pepeshi.
[ This button is… ]
The Pepeshi looked at the button, somewhat puzzled.
[ Press it at a certain moment during the festival, and there might be a surprise waiting for you. ]
[ Alright then, it seems other guests are also troubled. I must excuse myself first. I wish you a continued enjoyable stay in this dreamscape. ] 』
『 ....』
—✦Omniscient Viewer's Chat Lodge✦—
Stelle: "This Robin talks in such a flowery, flashy way!"
Stelle: "You can tell at a glance it's that gremlin Hanabi in disguise!"
Furina de Fontaine: "Miss Hanabi is pretending to be Miss Robin again? Don't you find it tiring?"
Hanabi: "Why would it be tiring?"
Hanabi: "It's all for the sake of Elation. Naturally, it's a very happy thing~"
Hu Tao: "This button… I remember it was called something like…"
Hu Tao: "Mutually Assured Destruction Button?"
Hu Tao: "Is that the name?"
Hu Tao: "According to Miss Hanabi, pressing this button can blow Penacony sky-high?"
Paimon: "So Miss Hanabi is going around the streets handing out bombs?!"
Paimon: "That's way too terrifying!"
March 7th: "The key is, is this thing real?"
March 7th: "It looks just like a toy. It's hard to find it convincing!"
Hanabi: "Don't be in such a rush… Is it real? You'll know when the time comes~"
Himeko: "It seems the commotion at Clock Studios Theme Park was indeed significant; the entire populace of Golden Hour witnessed it."
Aventurine: "But it's useless."
Aventurine: "For the Family, calming this storm is as easy as lifting a finger."
Aventurine: "Since it's in a dream anyway, anything is possible. The excuses they can find are simply countless."
Kamisato Ayaka: "It is as you say."
Kamisato Ayaka: "Just like in the video, Miss Hanabi made up a random reason, and the Pepeshi believed it."
Qingque: "After all, it is the Family's turf. 'Controlling the sky with one hand' isn't just an empty phrase…"
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『 [ So many people are discussing it. The commotion at the Theme Park really is huge… ]
Hanabi, disguised as Robin, muttered a few words, then continued to comfort the crowd and distribute her small gifts.
[ The Family promised they would guarantee the safety of guests within the dreamscape. ]
[ But I saw with my own eyes a group of organic lifeforms heading toward the Theme Park. Not long after, the sky was torn open, and black rain seeped out from the void. ]
[ The Family needs to provide a reasonable explanation, otherwise I will immediately take my lover and return to reality. ]
[ If the dreamscape is no longer a paradise, there is no meaning in remaining here. ]
As Robin walked, she heard the words of an Intellitron, so, she immediately approached.
[ It seems this gentleman is a VIP who has seen much of the world. Uninvited guests have indeed infiltrated the dreamscape; this is true. ]
[ But their target was not ordinary guests, but the IPC's ambassadors. ]
[ The Family will also definitely prioritize the safety of our guests above all else. ]
Robin explained to the Intellitron with a sincere tone.
[ Sigh… Miss Robin. ]
[ I know the Bloodhound Family has sealed off the Theme Park, and I believe the Family can properly control the situation, but that doesn't help. ]
[ The Family can try every method to maintain their reputation, but as a guest, I likewise do not wish to use my own life as a betting chip. ]
The Intellitron could not accept Robin's explanation.
[ But as you can see, sir, no innocent civilians were affected in this accident. ]
[ The dreamscape may not be as perfect as promised, but there is no place safer than a Sweet Dream governed by the Family. I believe you know this better than I. ]
[ Ask yourself: if this kind of accident happened in reality, how many people could retreat unscathed? ]
Robin's words were well-reasoned and convincing.
[ …. ]
[ I can stay here. ]
[ But please remember, guests come to Penacony to enjoy the dreamscape. We do not wish to be dragged into the disputes between the Family and the Corporation. Don't let any more unnecessary incidents occur. ]
Robin's words persuaded the Intellitron.
[ Of course. ]
[ The Charmony Festival is about to open. We will do our utmost to prepare. Please rest assured. ]
[ As a token of apology, the Family has prepared this gift for our guests. ]
[ Thank you all for your understanding. ]
Hanabi, disguised as Robin, once again took out a self-destruct button, and handed it to the Intellitron. 』
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—✦Omniscient Viewer's Chat Lodge✦—
Stelle: "Oho, she even knows how to tailor her words to the audience. Her rhetoric was completely different before and after."
Stelle: "Truly flowery speech and honeyed words!"
Furina de Fontaine: "Great, Miss Hanabi is handing out another self-destruct button with a straight face."
Furina de Fontaine: "Her behavior is just too outrageous…"
Hu Tao: "Speaking of which, if Miss Hanabi is just handing out buttons, why is she also comforting these people along the way?"
Hanabi: "I was entrusted by someone, so I might as well find some Elation while I'm at it."
March 7th: "Ha, setting aside your bad behavior of privately distributing little gifts…"
March 7th: "You really do look quite conscientious and hardworking in that guise…"
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