『 After saying this, Acheron walked towards the door. Reaching it, she stopped and turned her head slightly toward Stelle.
"To the left, at the end of the corridor. I'll wait for you there."
With those words, she pushed the door open and stepped out, her figure slowly receding until she vanished from Stelle's sight.
Stelle scanned the room, exploring her surroundings for a moment, but unfortunately found nothing of note.
Stelle looked toward the door, took a deep breath, stepped forward, and pushed it open. Turning left, she began to walk forward, slowly traversing the corridor.
Finally, at the end of the hallway, she found Acheron leaning against the wall. Acheron looked at Stelle and introduced herself.
"A Galaxy Ranger, Acheron… that is how they address me. You may use it as you wish."
Stelle nodded. She didn't know why her gaze was constantly drawn to Acheron—perhaps because she was also a purple-haired Big Sister?
After the introduction, Acheron opened the door at the end of the corridor.
"Open this door… and behold the magnificent dreamscape, while you still remember it."
Stelle's jaw dropped at the scene behind the door. Before her was an ultra-luxurious lobby. On the other side, a giant kettle floated in mid-air, pouring out Memoria. Numerous Memory Bubbles floated around, and scattered throughout the lobby were figures Stelle both recognized and didn't.
Some were even standing on the walls and the ceiling. They seemed to be saying something, but Stelle couldn't hear them, or perhaps they weren't making any sound at all.
Physics had ceased to exist once again. 』
『 ....』
〘Fu Xuan〙: Should I say it's expected of a dream? People are standing on the ceiling.
〘Kiana Kaslana〙: So dizzy… looking at this perspective makes me really dizzy.
〘Raiden Mei〙: Kiana, if you can't watch it, don't. Go review your exam questions again.
〘Kiana Kaslana〙: I think I'll keep watching then.
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『 "This way," Acheron urged Stelle. Without a hint of hesitation, she walked toward the wall. To Stelle's surprise, she walked up it as if it were level ground.
Stelle's eyes widened. She walked to the spot where Acheron had climbed the wall, wondering if she could do the same. Well, there was only one way to find out.
Having made up her mind, Stelle stepped onto it. As the perspective shifted, Stelle found herself standing on the wall, walking as easily as Acheron. She walked around curiously, looking down at the floor where she had just been standing.
Stelle marveled internally: So this is how they solved the problem?
But just as Stelle was immersed in this novel perspective, Acheron's voice echoed in her mind.
"Why not?"
Stelle was startled by the voice. After snapping back to her senses, she thought: You can hear what I'm thinking?
The response was still that calm "Why not?"
Filled with doubt and astonishment, Stelle followed closely behind Acheron, arriving at the ceiling area—the room where the giant kettle was pouring Memoria. It seemed to be a lounge. In the center, the Memoria from the kettle formed a giant blue bubble. 』
『 ....』
〘Qingque〙: So dizzy. It looked like just a bit, but when moving—especially when you just got on a wall and walk a few steps only to go on another wall—it's really dizzy!
〘Li Sushang〙: I feel like my balance is gone. Oh no, Mother is going to scold me.
〘Guinaifen〙: Then don't post about it! Once you post it, won't your mother find out?
〘March 7th〙: Sushang still has that kind of beauty that's never been violated by knowledge.
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『 Acheron looked at Stelle and asked, "We're almost there. Can you still walk?"
Stelle nodded and replied, "I'm on the wall, feeling good."
"Quite humorous. Since you're in the mood to joke, I'll assume you're fine," Acheron smiled.』
『 ....』
〘March 7th〙: It clearly feels like a terrible situation, why are you still acting so abstract?
〘Stelle〙: This is the Trailblaze!
〘Hanabi〙: You have potential. Want to join the Tavern?
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『 "Don't stop, don't look back, don't look down, and don't look up," Acheron reminded her.
Stelle nodded and walked forward. Ahead were the illusions of Sunday and Robin, though at this time, Stelle didn't know them yet, only sensing they were siblings.
Stelle curiously leaned in toward the illusions. As she got closer, their conversation finally became audible.
The illusion of Sunday looked at Robin and said, "The stage of the Charmony Festival belongs only to you, sister."
But Robin's illusion gave an answer that made Stelle's eyes widen in shock.
"But if I cannot sing… what meaning does the stage have?" 』
『 ....』
〘Robin〙: I… can't sing anymore?
〘Astra Yao〙: That truly is a sad thing. If it were me…
〘Evelyn〙: Miss, that will absolutely never happen to you, I promise!
〘Robin Fan A〙: Miss Robin, maybe you shouldn't go to Penacony after all. We don't want to lose your voice!
〘Robin Fan B〙: Yeah, yeah! If the Charmony Festival makes you lose your ability to sing, let's just not go.
〘Robin〙: Thank you all for your concern. But Penacony is my home, after all. I must go back to investigate and find out the reason. Even if I can't sing afterward, I must understand why.
〘Astra Yao〙: Good luck, I believe in you.
....
『 After Stelle finished listening to their conversation, the illusions of the two vanished. Stelle turned toward another illusion—the Professor—and walked over.
Dr. Ratio looked at Aventurine and asked, "What makes you think you can win, you damned gambler?"
Aventurine smiled confidently. "Three chips are enough. All, or nothing." 』
『 ....』
〘Dr. Ratio〙: You certainly are confident.
〘Aventurine〙: That is the most essential quality for a gambler, Professor.
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『 After the illusions of the Professor and Aventurine vanished, Stelle looked around and saw a familiar figure—Silver Wolf.
She immediately walked toward Silver Wolf. Beside her was a silver mecha.
As Stelle approached, the Silver Wolf illusion looked at Sam and asked, "How do you intend to pull them off the stage?"
The mecha replied in a voice modified by the system: "All we have to do is present the truth, and they will naturally reciprocate."
As soon as the words fell, their illusions dissipated just like the others.
Next, Stelle came to a twin-tailed little girl and a mature woman.
Hanabi looked at Black Swan with a joyful smile. "Memokeeper… you think you can leave unscathed?"
Black Swan smiled slightly, her tone firm as she replied, "I'm sorry, I already have someone in mind for my dance partner."
Finally, their illusions disappeared as well. 』
『 ....』
〘Hanabi〙: Rejecting an invitation from the most adorable Sparkle-sama in the universe? Memokeeper, you've got guts.
〘Black Swan〙: Hehe o(￣︶￣)o
〘Hanabi〙: What's that supposed to mean?
〘Sampo〙: Big Sis, she's looking down on you.
〘Hanabi〙: I know, I don't need you to explain!
〘Black Swan〙: Are you Miss Hanabi from the Edo Star? Your performances are wonderful; I like them very much.
〘Stelle〙: Holy crap, doxxed!
〘Silver Wolf〙: Holy crap, doxxed!
〘Yae Rin〙: Holy crap, doxxed!
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