Little Gui's livestream.
After experiencing the pain.
Guinaifen stood up!
Although her eyes were slightly red, her gaze became firm and determined.
"Family, now is not the time for sorrow!"
"Firefly's death is full of doubts..."
"It's definitely not as simple as being attacked by a monster!"
"There must be a mastermind behind Penacony!"
"I'm going to investigate this case thoroughly!"
"And avenge Firefly!!!"
...
"Good!"
"Little Gui has always been so strong, I'm really moved to tears!"
"I'm going to avenge her!!!"
"That Something Unto Death... you better not show your health bar! Otherwise, I'll kill you ten thousand times and it still won't be enough!!!"
"Brothers, the health bar is definitely showing!"
"Why did the monster only kill Firefly and then immediately run away?"
"It's just a killing tool. There must be a mastermind behind it!"
"Find out who it is! Take them out first!"
...
Little Gui and the players in the live stream channel were clearly channeling their grief into strength!
Continuing the story!
After comforting Stelle, Black Swan said, "I'm truly sorry, but I must leave for a short while... Death is still wandering, and I must personally confirm the safety of Miss Himeko and Miss March 7th, as well as give them a warning..."
"I leave her in your care... Miss Acheron."
Acheron nodded.
After Black Swan left.
Acheron finally spoke, "I deeply regret what happened... I was too focused on that girl and overlooked..."
"It was my indecision that cost her life... I'm sorry."
At this point, two options appeared.
[This isn't your fault.]
[You didn't draw your blade... why?]
Guinaifen paused.
As if making a choice.
And the viewers in the live stream, seeing these options, immediately became agitated!
...
"That's right! Acheron is so strong? Why didn't she draw her blade?"
"Why apologize?"
"That thing charged at the protagonist from behind, and Acheron just watched."
"Acheron is acting!"
"Acheron's behavior here is indeed a bit off."
"I suspect Acheron is in cahoots with Death. She might have done something with Misha that caused Death to appear in Misha's dream..."
"Damn, could Acheron really have a problem?"
...
But Guinaifen shook her head.
Expressing a thought contrary to the barrage of comments—
"Although I know Acheron is indeed mysterious and powerful..."
"But even Stelle didn't have time to draw her lance."
"That monster... it was clearly targeting Firefly!"
"I think there's no reason to doubt others at this moment..."
However,
Little Gui suddenly changed her tone.
Her eyes seemed to shoot out a sharp light!
As if she had received a directive from the Emperor's Bow Deity in an instant.
Clenching her fist, she said:
"Of course! If Death is really connected to Acheron, then... she definitely won't escape!"
"Even if she's an Emanator, it won't help!"
"The Hunt's vengeance will surely come!"
The barrage of comments immediately erupted in cheers.
Various "666" filled the screen.
And many expressed their desire to join the faction against Acheron...
Little Gui continued the story.
Facing the Trailblazer's inquiry.
After a brief silence, Acheron replied:
"I'm sorry, I... had no choice."
"I understand your anger and am willing to accept it... but the time is not yet right. We should open our eyes and think about where the true enemy is hiding, and how to oppose them..."
"Don't let pain dictate your thoughts. Maintain your self, and you will walk the right path."
"Once, someone also advised me... to show no mercy to the enemy, for it is cruelty to oneself. But you must recognize who the true enemy is..."
"And, you must understand the meaning and cost of wielding that blade."
"This is the only advice a person burdened with countless blood debts can give you."
...
""Countless Blood Debts""
"Corresponds to the scene of mountains of corpses and seas of blood in "Rondo Across Countless Kalpas"..."
"The true enemy?"
"Is death not the true enemy?"
"Acheron means there's a mastermind behind this."
"I still think Acheron is acting!"
"Could also be a case of the thief crying 'stop thief'!"
...
At that moment.
Black Swan returned.
And brought a message.
Himeko had assigned Black Swan to escort Stelle to a safe location.
If there was time, they could also investigate the matter of Firefly.
They would meet later at the statue of Clockie.
Before leaving.
Acheron said, "Sorry, can you give me a few more minutes?"
"I... have something unfinished."
Acheron turned and walked away.
She came to the place where Firefly had turned into bubbles.
She stopped.
Pursed her lips.
And lowered her eyes.
After a while, Acheron bent down, as if holding something, then stood up again.
"May death end your long dream..."
"Lead you back... to the waking world."
After doing this.
Acheron sighed.
"Let's go."
[Mission Complete]
[New Mission: Who Killed...]
[Item Obtained: The Big Sleep (Disc)]
Seeing this reward.
Many players couldn't hold back!
...
"Alright, alright..."
"The Big Sleep"
"Are you serious?"
"You even give this at the end?"
"Still stabbing, still stabbing!"
"Do you know why it's a sleepless night? Because of The Big Sleep."
"Damn"
"Yu Ling, you really did it all!"
"Adding insult to injury."
"The Big Sleep? I'll make the killer sleep forever!!!"
...
Little Gui took a deep breath.
At this moment.
Her desire for revenge reached its peak!
"We need to follow Black Swan to the exit of the Memory Zone now."
"There should be some traces left by Firefly along the way!"
"We might find some clues!"
After Little Gui finished speaking.
Black Swan indeed noticed something unusual!
"What's going on? There's suddenly a bit of... heat in the memory essence?"
Acheron confirmed, "You noticed it too. It's like something is burning..."
They continued forward.
Arriving at a hall similar to a hotel's VIP floor.
The ground was littered with the bodies of monsters like the Dreamjolt Troupe.
"Here... there are charred remains everywhere?"
"There are still some embers left, the perpetrator probably hasn't gone far."
"It seems we need to slow down for now..."
These on the ground can be investigated.
Guinaifen went up to check them one by one.
[The surface of this monster's remains has narrow and deep cuts, with obvious charred marks from intense burning around them. A few sparks dance and leap within, like shattered stars chasing each other.]
[(It seems this monster died from some kind of thermal weapon...)]
[This monster's remains were pierced by some kind of sharp weapon, and the tissues beneath its shell seemed to have explosively evaporated in a short time due to high heat. You can't get any closer—the steam escaping from the remains would undoubtedly burn you.]
[(It seems this monster died from some kind of high-temperature reaction...)]
The more Guinaifen looked, the more she felt something was wrong!
She frowned.
The BGM began to become extremely oppressive.
[The surface of this monster's remains seems completely normal. But when you touch it with your hand, the intense heat at your fingertips makes you recoil as if electrocuted.]
[Without a doubt, there is a fiercely burning flame inside the wreckage, eager to break free. For your own safety, it's best to stay far away from it.]
"Folks, it seems... things aren't over yet!"
"This Dreamscape is truly full of dangers!"
"Looking at this description..."
"I can't help but feel like it's... Duke Inferno!?"
The chat instantly exploded!
...
"Holy crap! Is the Duke back from the dead?"
"Another mastermind?"
"It must be Little Gui's doing!"
"Duke Inferno is suspected of impersonating the boss!"
"Is the Duke... finally making his move? (excited)"
"Did Duke Inferno win the resurrection match?"
"I always thought Duke Inferno's death was too abrupt! A character built up for an entire version wouldn't just exit the story so easily!"
"Here it comes!"
"Could it be Sam?"
"I'd like to bring up someone—Gallagher. He's also fire-aligned."
"By that logic, it could also be the great Hook of the darkness."