"Mr. Welt..." The Dreammaster's voice grew low.
"Being overly perceptive is not always beneficial, especially when you're isolated and without support."
Old Yang crossed his arms and said, "Hmph, I thought as much."
The Dreammaster looked at Sunday.
"For the sake of our grand endeavor, Sunday, please let these two take a rest."
Robin, at this moment, had also realized something was amiss and showed a look of disbelief.
"What...?"
However, in the next second, Sunday shot a glance their way! The screen was instantly surrounded by rings of light pollution. Old Yang struggled visibly, while Robin clutched her forehead. Both of them seemed to be immobilized by some force, unable to move.
Robin's voice was filled with sorrow: "So this is the real reason I couldn't sing? The shadow looming over Penacony is actually..."
"We were never children of Harmony. The paradise we envisioned... shouldn't be created by Xipe. The happiness of the masses can only be promised by one who stands above them all."
"Within the law, humanity builds society..."
"Within Harmony, we embrace Order."
After Sunday finished speaking, the screen went completely dark. Based on the previous events, the outcome here was clear. Even with Old Yang and Robin together, they were instantly defeated by the divine power of Order! There was no room for resistance.
The comments began to flood in.
...
"Sunday finally revealed his hand!"
"Although it was expected, it still feels unbelievable!"
"March 7th's prediction strikes again!"
"What?! Old Yang was instantly defeated by Sunday with just a glance?"
"I thought this part would at least show a video, with the two of them battling for hundreds of rounds before Old Yang finally collapsed from exhaustion..."
"Old Yang, aren't you the leader of Anti-Entropy or something? Hurry up and unleash your hidden power!"
"Old Yang got nerfed—he didn't even have time to pull out his cane..."
"Ahhhhh—"
"No—Uncle Yang—!!!"
March 7th dramatically shouted at the darkened screen.
Stelle chimed in beside her.
"Wuwu... the invincible Uncle Yang has fallen..."
Old Yang gently rubbed his forehead, looking somewhat helpless.
After a moment, he said, "Although I'm considered your elder, I'm not invincible just by relying on my own strength."
"From the perspective of the universe, ups and downs are perfectly normal."
"There will always be opponents that one person alone cannot defeat."
"In fact, back when I was still in my homeland, I had already sacrificed myself many times."
"But through it all, the journey has still brought us to where we are today, so there's no need to worry."
"Huh?"
March 7th was stunned upon hearing this.
"Uncle Yang, are you saying you've come back to life many times?"
"How did you do it? Tell me quickly!"
"Well... that's a very, very long story."
...
Inside the recording studio.
Robin watched the latest plot unfold.
For a moment, her heart was filled with mixed emotions!
When she first received the news, she couldn't believe it…
She thought her brother must have had some special reason for saying and doing such things!
But now, the game's storyline had completely confirmed it.
Robin could actually understand her brother's thoughts.
But understanding was one thing.
She would never agree, absolutely never agree, that everyone should live in the Dreamscape of Order!
Suddenly.
Robin thought of something.
She opened the album Air Chrysalis and played the song.
—Hope Is the Thing With Feathers
She listened to the lyrics once more.
A light suddenly shone in Robin's eyes!
"So… so that's it…"
When she had sung it before, she felt the lyrics were full of positive energy.
As if they were resisting some transcendent existence.
Dispelling its gloom!
Now, Robin realized!
This song was written specifically for her by Yu Ling!
It was like a guide for her path forward.
Even if it was the illusory paradise created by her brother…
She would never allow herself to be lost in it!
Just as the lyrics sang—
[The gears of fate are turning…]
[Break free from the shackles, be reborn anew!]
"If only this song could appear in the plot…"
"Its rhythm, its beats, and the meaning of the lyrics…"
"It's just too perfect for inspiring people!"
...
Little Gui's livestream.
At this moment, it had reached the critical confrontation between the Astral Express Crew and Sunday!
Himeko exclaimed, "Unbelievable, remnants of Order still exist in Penacony…"
March 7th was more direct: "What have you done to Mr. Yang and Miss Robin?!"
"Rest assured, we've simply given them some time to contemplate their fate alone."
Himeko's expression turned serious: "You should understand that doing this means making an enemy of the Astral Express."
"Even if I must oppose you Nameless, it's only me and the Oak Family. But we haven't reached that point yet, have we?"
Himeko: "If it's Order driving you to imprison Welt and Robin, and to use that to force us into submission, then I think there's no need for us to sit down and negotiate."
...
"Miss Himeko never loses when it comes to presence!"
"Wuwuwu, I'll always love Himeko!"
"Is Sunday really that strong? Can we beat him?"
"Don't worry, we still have other powerful teammates!"
"Everyone who came to Penacony this time is on our side!"
".～Quick, go get Miss Acheron!"
...
But Sunday didn't have the sharp, overbearing demeanor typical of a villain.
He replied gently, "You've misunderstood, Miss Himeko. They are safe, just as the family has always promised. No one will be harmed in the Dreamscape, let alone in the beautiful new world of Order."
"Penacony and this universe have witnessed too much innocent bloodshed. The strong wield their blades against the weak, the victors push the lives of the defeated to their end…"
"Natural selection—the world follows this law, building the welfare of all humanity on the remains of the weak. Only we (the Pathstriders of Order), or rather, I, have the ability to end this absurd farce."
Himeko was astonished: "You plan to resurrect a dead Aeon? No one has ever done that before."
"Since Miss Himeko is interested, let's speak frankly. I have always believed that people can understand each other through peaceful means."
"I am willing to share the aspirations of the Order Emanators with all of you, so that you can make better judgments for the Astral Express, Penacony, and this universe. Words are pale and powerless, unable to depict the true face of that ideal..."
"So follow me, everyone. Let us retrace the path we came from and see where it leads."
...
"Holy shit!?"
"Reviving a dead Aeon? That can't be, right? It can't be that exaggerated, can it?"
"Is this really Sunday's true goal?!"
"Ruan Mei is still only at the stage of trying to replicate an Emanator, and our Brother Sunday is already starting to revive an Aeon!"
"Incredible! I can only say it's incredible!"
"That can't be, right? This is just Himeko's speculation. It's impossible no matter how you think about it!"
...
Hotel Lobby.
The scene was also in an uproar.
And Sunday even stood up from his seat.
His expression became grave!
If nothing unexpected happens, the next plot will be the most critical moment!
Yu Ling, as expected, did not position himself in the traditional role of a villain.
Instead, he highlighted his actions through the collision of ideals.
Was he right or wrong?
Are people still willing to enter this Dreamscape paradise?
Next,
it all depends on the performance in the plot!