Black Swan's account was deleted in the Garden?
The Garden of Recollection is also joining this battle!?
This is major intel!
March 7th immediately wanted to inform the Astral Express Crew!
However!
The post wasn't over yet!
Other factions were also voicing their stance through this post!
Next to speak was a Galaxy Ranger with a peculiar way of speaking.
"Damn it all! I've had enough of this Acheron!"
"I'm the real Galaxy Ranger!"
"Dare to impersonate a Galaxy Ranger? No matter what kind of Emanator you are, you'll face our reckoning!"
"I'm already on my way!"
"I'm going to shoot her dead!"
Reply: A Galaxy Ranger?
Nice, with The Hunt on our side, this is a sure win!
Why is this brother's wording so elegant? Are Galaxy Rangers always this polite even in battle?
Reply: Damn it, I'll shoot you first!
The further she read, the more serious the situation seemed!
Besides the various factions across the universe...
Some internal members of the family also stated: "Everyone, Acheron's presence has become a serious threat to the safety of Penacony. The family has already initiated a campaign against her."
"The higher-ups are afraid of alerting the enemy and are secretly investigating Acheron's movements."
"However, according to the family head, they seem to have found some clues and are making relevant arrangements to minimize the damage and destruction from the battle."
"Next, we'll probably just have to wait for everyone participating in the campaign to arrive."
March 7th immediately sensed that something was wrong!
They had already decided to join forces against Acheron.
A major battle was inevitable!
March 7th immediately ran towards Himeko and Old Yang.
"Something's wrong! Himeko! Uncle Yang!"
At the same time.
Stelle also stood up from her seat.
Holding her phone, she said, "Something's happened! Himeko! Uncle Yang!"
March 7th and Stelle exchanged glances.
March 7th said, "I think my matter is more important!"
Stelle: "Mine is important too!"
"Then let's do it the old way."
"Alright..."
"Rock, paper, scissors!"
"I won!"
Himeko and Old Yang also walked over together.
They asked, "What's the matter?"
March 7th immediately recounted all the information she had seen in the post.
After listening.
Himeko and Old Yang didn't seem too surprised but instead wore thoughtful expressions.
"As expected..."
Himeko spoke up,
"Welt and I were just discussing something related to this."
"The family sent us a message—essentially requesting the assistance and support of our Astral Express Crew."
"Due to the circumstances, we couldn't be sure if the family had ulterior motives, but now it seems they intend to launch a campaign against Acheron and need our Astral Express to contribute as well."
Old Yang gently rubbed his forehead and sighed.
He said, "To be honest, I still find it hard to believe that Acheron would do such things..."
"But since it's come to this, our Astral Express Crew indeed needs to make our stance clear."
After speaking.
He turned to Stelle.
"What were you going to say earlier?"
Stelle took out her phone.
Pointing to the messages section.
She said, "Dan Heng sent a message earlier saying he's coming to Penacony to support us."
"I don't know what he's going through over there, but the signal seems delayed..."
"I just tried to contact Dan Heng, but... I couldn't get through!"
Himeko pondered, "Hmm... Dan Heng has decided to go to Penacony, but this matter shouldn't be related to the situation in Penacony, right?"
"Then under what circumstances would the signal be lost?" Stelle asked.
"First: in special dangerous areas, such as near the vicinity of a Stellaron."
"Second: some powerful forces also have the ability to actively block signals, such as... the Xianzhou."
...
Xianzhou, fleet.
On the deck of the ship.
Jing Yuan stood with his hands behind his back.
Beside him, Yanqing had one hand on his sword.
Staring at the person behind him.
He was fully on guard.
Seeing his tense demeanor.
Jing Yuan couldn't help but say, "Heh... Yanqing, I remember you pulled a fully maxed-out Blade in Star Rail, right?"
"Why are you still so wary of him?"
Yanqing immediately explained, "General!"
"That's because I need to know my enemy to win every battle!"
"Although he didn't cause any major trouble in the game, now is a critical moment for the expedition... I still need to keep an eye on him!"
Jing Yuan shook his head helplessly: "You child... as you wish."
At that moment.
A Cloud Knight approached to report: "General, all parties are ready, and we can initiate the jump at any time!"
Jing Yuan nodded.
He spoke in a deep voice: "Let's move out!"
The starship began to move.
Looking towards the rear.
There stood two individuals.
Both wore cold expressions.
—Blade and Dan Heng.
Once wanted criminals, they now boarded this starship, specially designated for Xianzhou's expeditions.
And as allies, no less.
It was truly unbelievable!
But who could have predicted that in this battle, the Stellaron Hunters and the Astral Express would once again stand on the same side...
Noticing Jing Yuan's gaze.
Dan Heng stepped forward.
"I've already sent a message to the Astral Express Crew, informing them that we're on our way."
"However, they haven't had the chance to reply yet..."
Jing Yuan nodded.
"It's good that we've informed them in advance."
"This expedition can be considered a surprise attack, so it's best not to make a big fuss."
"I've activated the relevant stealth protocols. Our fleet won't attract attention until we reach Penacony."
"Oh, by the way, your synesthesia beacon will also be somewhat disrupted, so you won't be able to receive messages from the Astral Express Crew for the time being."
Dan Heng shook his head.
Indicating that he wasn't worried about that.
"I'm wondering, is Acheron really the mastermind behind Penacony?"
"To put it in gaming terms—what if the final boss isn't her?"
"After all, in the scene Yu Ling showed you, we only saw you and me fighting alongside the Xianzhou fleet, with no information about the enemy."
Jing Yuan, however, smiled nonchalantly.
"If it's not Acheron, then the enemy is someone on the same level as her."
"Our combat strength will still be useful!"
"Actually, I kind of hope this is all just a joke by Yu Ling."
"That would be the best outcome—a thrilling but safe adventure, like a military parade for our Xianzhou."
As he spoke.
The scene outside the cabin began to change.
The vastness of the universe appeared before their eyes.
This indicated that the ship was about to initiate a warp jump.
"Are you ready, Dan Heng?"
Dan Heng took a deep breath.
His gaze became resolute.
That's right,
No matter who the enemy is,
At least the general by his side is someone he can trust.
"Yes."
The moment he answered.
The starship successfully initiated the warp jump, disappearing into the cosmos.
And behind it.
Was a dense formation of Xianzhou ships!
After receiving the signal.
They began their warp jumps one by one.
Together, they embarked on the expedition to Penacony!
...
The Reverie Hotel.
Acheron's room.
Black Swan suddenly showed a look of surprise.
Acheron, meanwhile, was still casually watching a live stream.
Black Swan couldn't help but remind her, "Miss Acheron, it seems like a storm is brewing outside."
"I think I can't stay here any longer."
Acheron turned her head.
And sighed.
"Miss Black Swan, do you... still not trust me?"
"In the game's storyline, you chose to cooperate with Aventurine instead of walking the path with me."
Black Swan narrowed her eyes slightly.
While observing Acheron's movements.
Her other hand was subtly gesturing something in secret.
"Miss Acheron, Penacony is clearly not as simple as we thought."
"You are an Emanator... If you were an ally, you would naturally be a reassuring and reliable companion."
"But, if you were an enemy, then one would have to be on guard."
After saying this.
Black Swan had already conjured a card.
The patterns on it were fully formed.
She intended to forcefully escape from here!
Even if it meant exposing this area, it didn't matter.
Acheron had already become the target of many factions.
There were multiple pieces of evidence in the game pointing to Acheron...
As a Memokeeper.
At this moment, self-preservation was the most prudent choice!
However.
Just as Black Swan thought she could escape through the use of Memetic energy.
She suddenly discovered!
This area wasn't sealed off!
Instead, all the Memetic Matter around it had been completely cleared out!
In other words…
It might still look like a room in The Reverie Hotel.
But in reality, the surroundings were engulfed in Nihility!
And this.
Instantly made Black Swan realize—
—the true source of Acheron's power!
Acheron stood up from her seat.
Seemingly both helpless and frustrated.
"You really… never learn, do you?"
"You're… an Emanator of Nihility!?"
Black Swan had considered this possibility before.
But she quickly dismissed it!
Because of one glaring example—
How could the Aeon of Nihility possibly cast a glance upon mortals!?
It completely defied all understanding!
Yet the truth was right before her eyes.
And she had no way to refute it!
Black Swan suddenly thought of something.
If Acheron had used the power of "Nihility" to isolate this area.
Then,
She might be considered "dead" within the Garden of Recollection.
Other Memokeepers who came to Penacony might have already concluded as much!
Acheron returned to her seat and sat down.
After being glanced at by Acheron just now.
Black Swan was once again overwhelmed by the fear of the Rondo Across Countless Kalpas!
But.
Acheron still hadn't moved against her?
She still hadn't killed her?
Why?!
What exactly did the Emanator of Nihility want?
Could it be that she truly wasn't the mastermind behind all this?
Could it be that she was just taking the blame?
Black Swan, who was accustomed to having everything under control, now felt a deep sense of unease and anxiety.
Now, she could only focus on the game's storyline.
It was the only thing that could shed light on the truth.