『 After chatting separately with the two for a while, Stelle had calmed her emotions. Thus, they decided to set off.
[ Follow this alleyway, and you'll see an elevator. ]
[ It will take us to the center of the exile grounds. ]
As the three walked along the road, Hotaru offered an explanation.
Subsequently, they began to walk inward along the alleyway.
[ Such a huge Clockie… ]
[ It seems that the Watchmaker left a heavy mark on Dreamflux Reef as well. ]
As they walked, welt saw a massive Clockie, which made him sigh with emotion.
[ It's hard to believe that outside the Family's sight… ]
[ There sits a settlement of such scale within the Dreamscape. ]
[ The atmosphere of this walled city… is vastly different from the Sweet Dream. ]
The three rode the elevator, arriving at the very center of Dreamflux Reef.
Gazing at this scene, welt couldn't help but exclaim.
[ I was also surprised when I first saw it. ]
[ The sky here looks just like… a reflection of the Twelve Hours. ]
[ Even stranger is that this place is also divided into a trade district and a residential district. Although simple, it is fully equipped. ]
[ It seems a considerable number of people live here. ]
Hotaru also felt quite surprised by the existence of this place.
[ Although the styles of the two Dreamscapes are different, the architectural patterns aren't that far apart. It looks very much like the work of the same designer. ]
[ The connection behind this similarity is also thought-provoking… ]
[ Hmm… no use overthinking it. Let's go regroup with Himeko and the others first. ]
Welt shook his head, preparing to go look for Himeko and the others.
[ Walk down this road and turn right to reach the trade district. There are more people there; maybe someone knows where they are. ]
Hotaru reminded them at this moment.
[ Aren't you coming with us? ]
Welt asked.
[ The Astral Express probably needs some space for internal discussion. ]
[ While you do that, I'll try to look for Gallagher first. ]
Hotaru felt it would be better for her to avoid this for now.
[ …Alright, we'll contact you later. ]
Welt nodded, then watched Hotaru leave.
[ Let her go. ]
[ Before we determine if she is trustworthy, we also need to observe. ]
[ Before that, I want to talk to someone. ]
[ Come with me, Stelle. ]
[ I think you should have noticed him. ]
Welt withdrew his gaze, explaining a few sentences to Stelle.
[ I saw him just now… ]
Stelle knew who Welt wanted to find.
[ Yeah, right over there… ]
[ The doorman of The Reverie Hotel. How could he appear here, and right after Miss Acheron severed the Sweet Dream? ]
[ To be safe, it's better to confirm. ] 』
『 ....』
—✦Omniscient Viewer's Chat Lodge✦—
Himeko: "It really is a cave of wonders…"
Himeko: "Outside the Sweet Dream governed by the Family, there is actually such a place…"
Himeko: "It looks like this place has existed for quite a long time."
March 7th: "Is this Penacony's biggest secret?"
March 7th: "But judging from this place, it doesn't seem to be hiding any big secrets, right?"
Aventurine: "The fact that this place doesn't fall under the Family's jurisdiction is already a huge problem."
Aventurine: "After all, logically speaking, all of Penacony is under the Family's governance."
Topaz: "Why else would it be called the exile grounds?"
Furina de Fontaine: "This place really is simple."
Furina de Fontaine: "It doesn't look magnificent like the Twelve Hours at all."
Collei: "But I feel… this actually looks more like a place where ordinary people can live."
Collei: "In contrast, the Twelve Hours of Penacony's Dreamscape, although prosperous and gorgeous…"
Collei: "It always gives me a feeling of unreality…"
Lumine: "Yes… it does have a bit of a grandiose flavor."
Nilou: "The atmosphere here isn't as lively as outside."
Nilou: "Instead, it's much quieter."
Nilou: "It also makes people feel more at ease."
Gallagher: "Heh, I'm glad you guys don't think this place is trash."
Gallagher: "Actually… this is what Penacony's Sweet Dream looked like originally."
Stelle: "By the way, I think I saw Misha!"
Stelle: "More importantly… Uncle Yang seems to be able to see him too?"
Hu Tao: "That Little Misha could only be seen by Miss Stelle before!"
Hu Tao: "Could it be… that after arriving at Dreamflux Reef, everyone can see him?"
Xiangling: "I feel like that's a possibility. Clockie is also next to Misha."
Xiangling: "I wonder if Mr. Welt saw him?"
....
『 [ Huh? It's the guests from before. We meet again! ]
[ And a new friend… f-forgot to introduce myself. I am the hotel doorman, Misha. ]
Welt and Stelle walked up to Misha.
Seeing this, Misha, hurriedly greeted them.
[ Hello, Misha. My name is Welt. We met when entering the dream… ]
[ …Hmm? ]
[ The one beside you is… ]
Welt saw Clockie next to Misha.
He couldn't help but be startled.
[ Tick-tock! ]
[ Old friend and new friend, let's high five! ]
Clockie let out an excited voice.
[ Uncle Yang is young at heart! ]
Seeing that Welt could actually see Clockie, Stelle was somewhat shocked, and also found it very interesting. 』
『 ....』
—✦Omniscient Viewer's Chat Lodge✦—
Stelle: "Oho, Uncle Yang can actually see Clockie!"
Stelle: "Confirmed!"
Stelle: "Uncle Yang is also a straightforward and innocent person with a childlike heart!!"
March 7th: "Shocking!!"
March 7th: "Uncle Yang is already at such an age, yet he's still young at heart?!"
Himeko: "Hehe, he's rather like an old child…"
Welt Yang: "Uh… this…"
Furina de Fontaine: "Hahaha, this must be what they call young at heart, right?"
Hu Tao: "No no no, I think Mr. Welt doesn't look old at all!"
Qingque: "Indeed, Mr. Welt really doesn't look old."
Hotaru: "I didn't expect even Mr. Welt to be able to see Clockie…"
Hotaru: "It seems Mr. Welt has much more childlike innocence than I do."
Silver Wolf: "With your condition, it's hard to know what childlike innocence is, right?"
Silver Wolf: "So, this is very normal. No need to care."
Stelle: "Who said that?"
Stelle: "I think you have plenty of childlike innocence too, Hotaru!"
Stelle: "How could someone without a childlike heart shout out… I Will... Set the Seas Ablaze!!"
Stelle: "Such a chuuni… cough cough… such a cool line?"
Hotaru: "I… I… Ugh… (Shy.jpg)"
Silver Wolf: "Is it possible that she didn't think she was shouting a line?"
Silver Wolf: "But rather stating a fact."
Paimon: "Stating a fact?"
Paimon: "But… can the sea really be set ablaze?"
Zhongli: "Based on universal rationality, in the universe, perhaps it really can be ignited…"
Yoimiya: "Wow, then I really want to see that!"
....
『 [ You are… a Memory Zone Meme? ]
Welt stared at Clockie, somewhat confused.
[ No. ]
[ Clockie is my good partner. Our home is here. ]
[ How did you two guests get here? ]
[ Logically speaking, this Dreamscape shouldn't be open to the outside… ]
[ Could it be Sleepie? ]
Misha looked at the two with some doubt.
[ You said, this is your home? ]
Welt pressed.
[ Yes. ]
[ I go home after my work in the Sweet Dream is done. ]
[ Transport used to be convenient, but ever since we couldn't pass freely, it's always been Sleepie taking people back and forth between the two Dreamscapes. ]
Misha explained with a smile.
[ That Sleepie is… ]
[ Can you describe its appearance? ]
Welt felt that the "Sleepie" Misha spoke of, seemed a bit strange.
[ Sleepie is a Memory Zone Meme. It looks fierce and has many big eyes. ]
[ But it's actually very obedient. Gallagher has always been taking care of Sleepie. ] 』
『 ....』
—✦Omniscient Viewer's Chat Lodge✦—
Stelle: "Slee… Sleepie?! Holy crap!"
Stelle: "Is he talking about that ferocious Memory Zone Meme?!"
Stelle: "It actually has such a cute name???"
March 7th: "Oh no, oh no. I don't know why."
March 7th: "After hearing this name, I don't think that Memory Zone Meme is scary anymore…"
Furina de Fontaine: "Not only is it not scary… I seem to feel it's a little bit cute?"
Lumine: "Uh… this name is really ridiculous."
Lumine: "It directly washed away the terrifying appearance of that Memory Zone Meme…"
Silver Wolf: "The Memory Zone Meme in our eyes: The incarnation of death, the fiercest beast in the dream, the absolute nightmare…"
Silver Wolf: "The Memory Zone Meme in reality: A silly goofy bus named Sleepie, a tool meme that runs around eagerly picking up passengers every day…"
Qingque: "Oh my god, Miss Silver Wolf's description is absolutely real!"
Li Sushang: "It's incredible. And to think I scolded it fiercely before!"
Li Sushang: "Turns out after all this… it's just a pet?"
Gallagher: "That's right, it's just an obedient pet."
Gallagher: "Its hobby is just striking at people's hearts."
Paimon: "Ah this… it certainly does love striking at people's hearts…"
Paimon: "Although people might not love it, that is…"
Boothill: "Sleepie the cutie?"
Boothill: "LMAO… this is truly bizarre!"
Stelle: "Tsk, Sleepie Brand Bus, everyone says it's good after using it!!"
....
『 [ Listening to this description, could it be… ]
Listening to Misha's words, the expression on Stelle's face began to become colorful.
[ From the description, that meme is undoubtedly 'Death'. ]
[ Although it is viewed as a nightmare by the Family, in the eyes of the residents here… the facts seem completely different. ]
Welt also felt that this matter was a bit nonsensical.
[ De… Death? ]
[ How can there be death in a dream? Sleepie is a bit fierce, and occasionally brings back innocent travelers by mistake, but it would absolutely never harm anyone! ]
Hearing Welt's words, misha hurriedly defended Sleepie.
[ In that case, may I ask if it has brought back any guests in the past day or two? ]
[ In fact, we are investigating a disappearance case in the Sweet Dream. ]
Welt asked.
[ Is that so… ]
[ Then you should talk to Gallagher. However, he is currently receiving visitors from the Oak Family and specifically asked everyone not to disturb him. ]
[ Hmm, Mr. Welt, the person you are looking for… ]
[ Could it be Miss Robin? ]
Misha thought for a moment, and asked curiously.
[ …As expected. ]
[ With Miss Hotaru as a precedent, this is within expectations. ]
Hearing the name Robin, welt, who had already guessed as much, was not too surprised.
[ If you two are looking for Miss Robin, I can lead the way. ]
[ She instructed that she can receive guests from the outside. ]
Misha said.
[ Then we'll trouble you. ]
[ Additionally, we are also looking for our separated companions, a red-haired woman, accompanied by a pink-haired girl… ]
[ I wonder if you have any impression? ]
Welt asked about the whereabouts of Himeko and March 7th.
[ Hmm, I haven't seen them… ]
[ But please rest assured, Dreamflux Reef isn't big, nor is it as prosperous as the Sweet Dream, but the safety guarantee is top-notch. ]
[ How about this! ]
[ Since you guests are visiting Dreamflux Reef for the first time, I will serve as your guide. Let's find your companions first, then go visit Miss Robin together. ]
[ Miss went to Mrs. Grace's place to visit the children. She won't be leaving for a while, so we should have enough time. ]
Misha proposed.
[ Mm, we will defer to your arrangement. ]
Welt nodded. 』
『 ....』
—✦Omniscient Viewer's Chat Lodge✦—
Furina de Fontaine: "Sure enough, Miss Robin is also alive and well."
Furina de Fontaine: "Now Mr. Sunday should be able to rest assured too, right?"
Sunday: "Yes, for me, this is indeed the best news."
Alhaitham: "So, death really doesn't exist within the Sweet Dream?"
Hu Tao: "At least it looks that way for now…"
Acheron: "It doesn't necessarily not exist, it's just that we haven't discovered it yet."
Acheron: "After all… the impossible is merely that which has not yet happened."
Acheron: "Nothing is certain."
Black Swan: "That being said, judging from the current situation, achieving death in the dream is also a very difficult thing."
Black Swan: "In short, the vast majority of people cannot do it."
Eula Lawrence: "Looking at it this way, the safety in the Sweet Dream world is indeed guaranteed."
Paimon: "You can't die even if you want to… it is very safe!"
Aventurine: "But not being able to die doesn't mean other dangers won't occur."
Aventurine: "For example, what if you are trapped inside forever?"
Lumine: "Uh… Then you would never be able to wake up, right?"
....