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Outside Penacony.
Xianzhou Fleet.
All members of the Astral Express Crew were gathered on a Starskiff.
Everyone was intently watching the unfolding game plot.
The atmosphere wasn't particularly heavy.
Not long ago, Sunday had issued a notice to all of Penacony.
Dan Heng was the first to contact the others at The Reverie Hotel.
After obtaining Jing Yuan's permission.
They left Penacony and waited on a Starskiff to observe the situation.
On one hand, this allowed them to avoid immediately falling into the Dreamscape of Order, which would have put the entire Astral Express Crew in a passive position.
On the other hand, if any new developments were revealed in the latest plot, they could quickly mobilize with the Xianzhou forces!
Now, backed by the entire Xianzhou Alliance, no matter how the situation developed, they still had the capital and room to fight!
Jing Yuan gave the Astral Express Crew ample freedom and space for communication.
At this moment.
In the plot.
It was the experience of Old Yang and the Robin siblings as they went to find the Dreammaster.
On the high platform in the air.
The Nightingale looked down from above.
The Dreammaster used a member of the Oak Family as his stand-in to face the three.
With a slightly surprised tone, he said, "...So you're saying that for a long time, there have been villains who have used our Charmony Festival, meant to bless the world... as a tool to fulfill their ambitions?"
Robin nodded, "Indeed, Dreammaster. Once the Charmony Festival begins, the power of the Stellaron will spread throughout Penacony with the song... At that time, everyone in the Dreamscape will be unable to wake from their dreams."
"Hmm, this is quite unexpected. The Dreamscape is maintained by the five great families. If someone is using the Charmony to recklessly spread the power of the Stellaron, this person must hold a high position..."
"Do you have any suspects?"
Seeing this scene.
March 7th immediately jumped up and exclaimed, "This Dreammaster is such a good actor!"
"She's still pretending!"
"In reality, Sunday has already exposed both of their identities."
"But judging from the context of the plot, it seems that Sunday and the Dreammaster don't intend to reveal it publicly and still want to keep this fact hidden?"
Himeko spoke up, "Sunday and the Dreammaster's original intention must have been to carry this out in secret."
"If nothing unexpected had happened, their actions would have aligned with the plot."
"But clearly, something like Honkai: Star Rail has appeared in our universe, which perhaps... disrupted their entire plan from the very beginning."
"To the point where they had no choice but to take a risk and expose their identities prematurely."
Old Yang chimed in, "This is a risky move... but for now, it seems he has won the bet."
"According to the investigation report, the number of guests currently staying in Penacony has far exceeded the usual count."
"Although they are planning the same thing, his situation is now completely different."
"After making it public, it has turned into a non-compulsory 'invitation.'"
"Even we, the Astral Express, probably have no reason to stand against them anymore."
March 7th showed a look of surprise.
"Ah? Really?"
"Could it be that everyone actually supports Sunday?"
"What kind of paradise is this dreamland..."
March 7th continued to focus on the plot.
In the game, Old Yang was also very sharp.
He raised doubts about the Dreammaster's claims.
Welt: "May I ask, are you truly unaware of the existence of the Stellaron?"
"Hah... I never thought that this Nameless would directly point the spear at me. It's truly astonishing."
"If we have offended you, the Astral Express sincerely apologizes. But the current situation is urgent, and there's no time for detailed investigation. This is also for the stability of the Dreamscape, so please dispel our concerns."
Robin also said, "Dreammaster, as long as you prove that the Charmony Festival has nothing to do with the Stellaron, and that we are overthinking it... I will return to the stage to sing as promised."
The Dreammaster sighed, showing a very helpless expression.
Then she asked Sunday to perform the sacred Harmony baptism on her to prove her innocence.
"Three-faced soul, please use hot iron to brand her tongue and palms, so that she cannot weave lies or swear false oaths."
After Sunday finished speaking.
A familiar halo pollution effect appeared on the screen.
Aventurine had once fallen victim to this and was nearly killed!
Under the sacred Harmony baptism, no one can lie.
Stelle showed a look of great interest.
She muttered to herself, "We already know that the Dreammaster and Sunday are in cahoots, both being Pathstriders of Order."
"And now they're putting on a double act in the storyline?"
"I really want to see how Sunday is going to pose his questions!"
In the flowing play of light and shadow,
Sunday began his questioning.
"Tell me: Have you always been devout to your god, never worshiping another?"
"Of course."
"Do you love your god as you love yourself, always remembering His admonitions?"
"Of course."
"Have you ever strayed from the path your god expected, disgracing His name?"
"Never."
"Have you ever overstepped your bounds as a creation, making demands of your god?"
"Never."
"Then, one final question—"
"Can you swear that you will fulfill all your promises, whether past, present, or future?"
"By the Aeon above, if I speak falsely or break my vows, may I be cursed according to the law."
"...He has seen your faith and acknowledges it. Thus, it is proven—"
Hearing these questions, both March 7th and Stelle were wide-eyed.
Clearly,
they had both realized the crux of the issue!
And the live chat was already boiling over!
...
"Alright, alright! So that's how you're going to ask questions, huh?"
"You two really know how to play the game!"
"You didn't mention the name of the Aeon even once!"
"Damn, if I hadn't known beforehand that you two are Pathstriders of Order, I would have believed you!"
"Look at their acting, look at their questions—utterly seamless, flawless!"
"Seems like they answered everything straightforwardly and honorably. But if you replace the Aeon of faith in their words with the Aeon of Order, it all fits perfectly!"
"Learned something new! Using the most direct way to prove one's innocence."
...
The plot seemed to be heading in an even more bizarre direction.
However,
Old Yang was still Old Yang!
He suddenly interrupted Sunday's monologue and asked, "Everyone, I have another question I'd like answered."
"As far as I know, the harmony and prosperity of the family have never relied on so-called laws..."
"The god you two just mentioned, is it really Xipe of Harmony?"
Dreammaster: "Mr. Welt should know that the family members are as close as siblings, embracing unity under His light, united as one. Any discord is exposed before Harmony."
"Such a complex and exquisite symphony, if not conducted by Lord Xipe, which god could perfectly mediate?"
Old Yang said gravely, "Perfect mediation... that's exactly the problem. What subtly changes Harmony in the shadows is not an external enemy, but the dissonance that quietly arises from within this symphony."
"In the distant past, there was once an Aeon who existed in the world. He plucked the strings, weaving the laws of the galaxy. His followers formed the Choir Class beyond the heavens, spreading solemn and sacred hymns throughout the universe."
"Later, He fell. The path this Aeon walked collided with Harmony, was swallowed and assimilated by it. The choir that once resounded across the cosmos fell silent, and when it played again, it had become a hymn of harmony..."
"Even if an Aeon perishes, it leaves behind a Path without a master. Within the all-encompassing Harmony... it's natural for remnants of the past to quietly take root."
As Old Yang narrated, the expressions of March 7th and Stelle shifted from confusion to shock, and then to delight!
March 7th cast an admiring glance at Old Yang: "Uncle Yang! You truly live up to your reputation!"
"In the game's storyline, you're just as sharp. Relying solely on your own deductions, you've almost uncovered the truth!"
"Now, let's see what Sunday and the Dreammaster have to say for themselves!"
"Uncle Yang, without a doubt! This is your moment to shine!"
"It's worth recording properly!"
However, Old Yang didn't show a trace of pride or relief. Instead, he spoke with a sense of resignation: "Based on the information we have, from the perspective of Sunday and the Dreammaster..."
"My [revealing the truth] forces them to shed their disguises."
"Next, they'll probably come after me."
Old Yang gently adjusted his glasses. He was thinking. If it were him, facing both Sunday and the Dreammaster, how long could he hold out? Would it turn into a major battle? If he activated the Zero Rated Power, perhaps... there was still a chance? Surely, he wouldn't be instantly defeated, right? By his side, there was also Robin. With Miss Robin, although they might not be able to turn the tide immediately, they could at least hold out for a while until the other members of the Astral Express Crew arrived...