In the live stream.
Guinaifen was continuing to push the story forward.
During the previous battle with Something Unto Death, Firefly had been captured, but fortunately, Black Swan intervened in time.
She displayed the elegance and reliability of a Memokeeper.
From the loading animation, it was clear.
Black Swan had directly teleported Stelle and Firefly back to reality.
Guinaifen had thought.
The scene after waking up would be her and Firefly waking up together in the hotel room.
But instead, the person she saw upon opening her eyes was Black Swan.
"Huh?"
"Sister, weren't you fighting that death thing?"
"How did you end up back in reality with us?"
After a moment of confusion.
Guinaifen finally realized.
"Oh~"
"That Memory Zone Meme is a monster that can only move within dreams. We're safe once we're back in reality."
"Black Swan didn't linger in the fight either. Very impressive, truly the demeanor of a Memokeeper!"
Guinaifen secretly felt relieved.
Thankfully, she was also live streaming from the real hotel!
If she had been live streaming from within the Dreamscape.
She would probably be sweating bullets and fidgeting nervously by now...
In fact.
Ever since Something Unto Death was revealed in the story.
Players who were in the Penacony Dreamscape had already started rushing back to reality.
Afraid that that ghostly thing might wander into their dream moment!
The guests who could come to Penacony were, at the very least, people of some means.
Everyone cherished their own lives!
Black Swan said, "You're awake, little sleepyhead. It seems you had a good dream."
"So, did you dream of me?"
[Did you save us?]
"I merely helped you leave that Memory Zone, nothing more."
"Welcome back to reality—The Reverie Hotel—the place you know best and the safest."
"I'm glad your mental state is still normal, unaffected by that primal Dreamscape. You're quite lucky."
[Firefly… did she escape?]
This was Guinaifen's most pressing question.
It was also the question on the minds of many watching players.
Black Swan smiled gracefully and replied, "Hehe, you're quite concerned about that little girl. Even in the face of death, she did everything she could to protect your safety… even I was somewhat moved."
"I know you have many questions in your head, but don't be impatient. Before that, let your worried companions know you're safe."
...
"Seeing Black Swan so calm, it must be fine."
"Memokeepers from the Garden of Recollection are really convenient when it comes to moving in dreams!"
"At this moment, I really wish I had a Memokeeper like her to protect me!"
"Let's roll for Black Swan."
"Roll for Black Swan, and you won't encounter death in your dreams."
"Damn it, I'm heading back to reality tonight!"
"Whoever wants to stay in the Dreamscape can stay! I'm not going back into the Dreamscape until I figure out what it really is!"
"No matter how much the Family promotes it, I won't believe it anymore."
"I only trust Yu Ling now!"
...
Guinaifen glanced at the barrage of comments.
It seemed.
The players in the dream had been thoroughly frightened.
Those who had been clamoring to find Clockie and the Origami Bird had all quieted down.
After all, they weren't Trailblazers.
They couldn't just respawn at the nearest teleportation point after dying.
In the current Dreamscape.
With the appearance of Something Unto Death.
More and more people were beginning to suspect.
That if they were caught by that monster, it would mean real death!
Penacony's market value, credibility, and other aspects had plummeted once again!
And at this moment, the family was already overwhelmed and unable to handle the situation.
Of course.
All of this had little to do with Guinaifen for now.
"I'm just a streamer for Honkai: Star Rail."
"I hope I can make it through this Sunday safely…"
Arriving at the Hotel Lobby.
Welt, Himeko, and March 7th were already waiting there.
They were gathered together, discussing something.
March 7th's voice came first: "So suspicious… It's too much of a coincidence. That woman definitely has something up her sleeve."
Himeko said, "But she did find the Trailblazer and saved her—for now, we'll have to hear her out…"
"That Memokeeper clearly came prepared. We should proceed with caution," Old Yang added rationally.
Guinaifen didn't think much of it.
But the barrage of comments instantly exploded with discussion!
...
"Seeing the Astral Express Crew instantly gives me a sense of coming home, ahhhhhhh."
"Who remembers we're here on vacation?"
"March 7th's suspicions are right, Black Swan is definitely suspicious!"
"Wow, if March 7th says so, then I have to believe it!"
"The prophet is at it again."
...
After the introductions were done.
Stelle informed the Astral Express Crew about her previous experience.
Welt: "So, the person who attacked you was a woman in red, skilled in illusions, and capable of transforming into others…"
Old Yang seemed to be pondering if he knew anyone like that.
But Black Swan cut straight to the point: "Her name is Sparkle, a Masked Fool who infiltrated Penacony… Don't worry, that girl won't be targeting any of you for now. She's probably off somewhere, smugly thinking she's succeeded."
"You seem to know her well."
"Of course, I know everyone here. In Penacony, everyone might lie… but memories don't."
Black Swan continued: "So I need to clarify something for all of you: Miss Sparkle's tricks can trap people in illusions, but that eerie Dreamscape has nothing to do with her. It originates from Penacony itself."
"The so-called land of dreams… is actually a carefully maintained creation of the family, a meticulously designed beautiful dream."
"And the Memory Zone she fell into—that's what the Dreamscape truly looks like, chaotic, dangerous, mysterious… a labyrinth filled with the beasts of memory (Memory Zone Memes)…"
With Black Swan's words.
The beautiful dream of Penacony was stripped of its glamorous facade!
Guinaifen was stunned for a long time.
The universe-renowned Planet of Festivities, the dazzling city of joy…
Its true nature was actually so terrifyingly dangerous!
It was like night and day!
This wasn't just about whether it was fun anymore.
It was about whether you'd even survive to play here!
And what Black Swan said next…
It cast an inescapable shadow over the hearts of Penacony's players!
"Under what circumstances does a building need repairs? Considering her recent experience, the answer is quite clear."
"Penacony's beautiful dream is sinking, reverting to its original form... plunging into the deep sea (Memory Zone)."
"The incident at the Dreamscape Hotel is a harbinger."
...
"What the hell?"
"Memory Zone Syndrome is acting up."
"I really like the family's motto—'The Dreamscape is absolutely safe.'"
"I'm finding it harder and harder to understand the situation in Penacony."
"There's still no explanation for Acheron's identity and motives, and now Memory Zone Memes are popping up."
"Feels like danger is everywhere, it's so damn thrilling!"
"Welcome to the grand documentary: The Legend of Penacony's Beautiful Dream."
"Sunday, the head of the Oak Family."
"Brother Sunday, you really need to come out and give an explanation, right?"
However.
What no one expected was.
Everyone thought the head of the Oak Family would stay silent.
That the ID in the livestream might just be a throwaway account.
But under the barrage of tags from the players.
Sunday, the head of the Oak Family, actually responded!
[Rest assured, everyone, I, Sunday, head of the Oak Family, swear: I will bring you a true paradise.]
"Huh?"
"Is it really him?"
"Sunday, is that really you?"
"Unless you livestream soloing Something Unto Death, I won't believe the family anymore!"
"This... feels like Brother Sunday still has a trump card up his sleeve?"
"Is there something big coming?"