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"..."
After listening to Xing's vivid and evocative description, the entire room fell into a brief but subtle silence.
March 7th wore a complex expression that seemed to say, "As expected of you," and was speechless with emotion.
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Volume 1: Chapter 574 Black Swan: So, I Made My Move
"No way, you can't fool me."
On March 7th, arms crossed, he pointed out the flaw incisively:
"Even in a dream world, if the Clockwork Boy really ran around, word would have spread like wildfire, and he'd be treated as Pinocchio's number one mascot, with everyone taking photos and posting them on social media!"
"How could it be without a sound?"
That's because...
Star proudly held up her magnificent planet, "Only straightforward, innocent, and childlike children can see the Clockwork Boy, like—me."
"I admit you're half straightforward and childlike, but to say you're innocent... well, I can only say that the clockwork kid's eyes are probably on the soles of his feet."
Miss Haitu's sharp wit and witty remarks.
Is the guy who wants to throw imParty every day naive?
Pure yellow, more like astringent!
"Brownie!"
Xing stood with her hands on her hips, aggressively playing the role of her identity in suppressing others.
"Do you have a problem with your innocent and lovely master's wife?"
"Uh, no, no."
Miss Hatbito immediately leaned back tactically, raised her hands in a gesture of surrender, and put on an exaggerated smile as if she were coaxing a three-year-old.
"I mean, that clock-watching boy must have incredibly sharp eyes, able to see through even the smallest details, to be able to see right through my dear teacher's wife's 'naive and innocent' and 'unworldly' nature!"
The tone was quite perfunctory.
"So what exactly did you and that clockwork kid, whom only you can see, do?"
March 7th's curiosity finally prevailed, and he leaned closer to ask.
Based on the numerous strange occurrences around Xingqiong, she was willing to give this story 80% credibility—the remaining 20% was the precious immunity she had developed from being cheated and deceived for so long.
"Me, a philanthropist, known as the 'Timely Rain of the Milky Way,' and a magnet for beautiful girls—"
Xing instantly switched into performance mode, placing one hand on his chest and striking a savior pose.
"Of course, we should immediately use the newly learned clock tricks to spread kindness and uphold justice!"
She abruptly changed the subject, adopting an elegant yet nauseatingly aria-like tone, shaking her head and sighing in self-pity:
"I always attract so much love so effortlessly, that's why so many beautiful girls throw themselves at me, and even non-human beings can't resist my charm~"
"Alas, I am such a sinful woman!"
"vomit--!"
March 7th cooperated perfectly by covering her chest and making an exaggerated gagging motion, her little face scrunched up.
"Enough already! If this keeps going, I'm really going to throw up!"
March 7th holds its plump, exquisite shape, as if about to vomit.
"alright."
It's good that the atmosphere is lively, but just as the topic was about to completely veer off course, Himeko intervened with a helpless yet indulgent smile, using her gentle aura to bring the runaway discussion back on track.
"Next, let me talk about what I've learned."
She picked up her delicate coffee cup, took a small sip, and glanced at everyone. Seeing no one respond to her invitation to coffee, she continued, slightly disappointed:
"Because I was dealing with some matters, I entered the dream a little later, and my in-depth investigation of the dream itself did not progress as well as Qiong's."
Himeko's red lips curved into a slight smile:
"However, I did happen to meet a... person who remembers."
"The one who remembers? The one who remembers the fleeting light of time."
Old Yang raised an eyebrow.
"The forces attracted to this grand event are truly... a mixed bag."
“The Memoirs exist in the form of memes, unrestricted by the limits of matter, and freely traverse the various realms of the stars.”
Himeko nodded, her fingertips gently tapping the rim of the cup.
"Compared to other worlds, the Asdna Galaxy, filled with memory matter, is like a fish returning to the sea for those who remember."
"Here, those who remember can exert their power beyond what is expected."
Himeko put down her coffee cup and chuckled softly.
"And that Miss Black Swan, her knowledge of Pinocchio far surpasses that of ordinary people, and more importantly, she seems to... be intentionally trying to get in touch with us."
“I plan to use her as a starting point. Perhaps we can get some access to the deeper secrets of this dream from this dancer of memories.”
Everyone had no objection to Himeko's decision. Her older sister was one of the people most trusted on the train, and it was better to worry about Hoshino causing trouble than to worry about her.
The outreach meeting lasted for an hour.
"By the way, there's a dance party on the 1000th floor of the hotel tonight. You can go and relax if you're interested."
As the meeting was about to end, Himeko seemed to remember something and added with a smile.
"Is there anything good to eat?"
Xing and March 7th almost spoke in unison.
"Haven't you had enough in your dreams?"
Himeko teased gently:
"While real-world parties may prepare some rare dishes, they certainly can't compare to the pure deliciousness of creations made at will in dreams."
"That's no fun."
Xing instantly lost all interest, like a punctured balloon.
"Yes, yes, I need to pay attention to my figure."
March 7th nodded in agreement.
"Himeko, you said you were delayed in entering the dream by dealing with some matters. What is it? Do you need my help?"
Walter keenly noticed the details of Himeko sharing information and turned around to ask.
"This one?"
Himeko's smile deepened, carrying a hint of mystery.
"That's good news! When we finish our Pinocchio trip and set off again, we might welcome a new passenger on the train!"
"What?! Another new person is joining the train?"
On March 7th, he immediately perked up and hopped to Himeko's side like a little rabbit, affectionately taking her arm, his pink and blue eyes sparkling with excitement.
Xing also came closer, looking inquisitive:
"Male or female? Local? Where are you from? What are your special skills?"
March 7th couldn't help but complain:
"Hey! Are you checking my household registration?"
Well...
Himeko raised a finger to her lips and blinked gently.
"Let me keep it a secret for now. Isn't it more interesting to maintain a little mystery about our new partner's identity?"
"I see."
Upon hearing that it was just a routine matter of a new member joining, Walter secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
However, there have been a lot of new members joining recently.
Before Xingqiong joined, the train crew had traveled to so many planets without many new members, but recently, new members have boarded at almost every stop.
Qiong's lips curled into a slight smile.
I hope you can maintain this relaxed attitude after hearing the newcomer's name...
"Let's go! Let's continue our adventure in our dreams!"
On March 7th, full of energy, he grabbed Xing, who was still pondering just how rare the rare dish was, and called over Haitu. The three of them, bickering and teasing each other, were the first to leave the room.
Qiong, Bai hope, and Xiao Yaya walked slowly behind.
Unlike hotels in Arillow or Rauvoir, the Daydream Hotel's rooms are scattered across different areas of the hotel, even for train crews, with considerable distances between them.
Bronya's room is the furthest from the dome. If you were to walk there, it would be hundreds of kilometers away. Even with the elevator and the hotel's convenient teleportation system, it would still be almost a kilometer away.
"I want to go and see the ball that Sister Himeko mentioned."
After getting on the elevator, Qiong looked at her friends:
"Who's interested in coming along?"
Huang Quan and Mei agreed to have a drink in real life, and they chose the ball on the 1000th floor as their meeting place, where he planned to go and have some fun.
"What's the point of a ball without delicious food? I'm going to continue exploring the dream world!"
Xing refused outright; she had an appointment with Kiana.
"Seele wants to go and see."
Qiong Xier regained control of her body and answered her own questions.
Seeing that Seele was going, Little Duck and Hare were both excited. It was a ball!
This is a perfect opportunity to invite Seele to dance with me!
Oh no, I don't think I... can dance?
Miss Haitu wore a miserable expression, her mind racing as she considered whether she could find a quick dance tutorial online and use EtherEdit to help with muscle memory. Would last-minute cramming work?
It was feasible, but just now at the meeting, she had confidently assured everyone that she would design the code key for accessing deep dreams as soon as possible.
This is her first pioneering mission since joining the train crew, so she has to make a good impression!
Miss Hatbito made a tough decision: skip the ball and go back to her room to work on her code!
However, she couldn't let Bronya escape successfully.
Bronya.
Hazard Rabbit changed to an adorable and cheeky cat expression, and its tone carried just the right amount of request.
"Can you help me? With your help, I can go much faster."
Besides Sora, Bronya is the only one in the train crew who has hacking skills; she's the epitome of a duck.
The reasons given were plausible, legitimate, and impeccable, leaving no room for criticism.
The reason is that no one can escape the problem.
The little duck and the monstrous rabbit's eyes met for a moment in the air, instantly understanding each other's 'malicious' intentions.
Damn duck!
We are all from the same root, why are we fighting each other so fiercely?
"Of course!"
Bronya groaned inwardly, but could only maintain an elegant smile on her face.
Oh well, anyway, Brownie has no chance, nobody has a chance, it's so unfair...
So, Bronya was half-dragged, half-carried away by the righteous Miss Haunted Rabbit.