Chapter 213: The Great Prophet March 7th awakens: Separating Yin and Yang, rivers of blood will flow!
Ever since the release of Eternal Dance, Penacony was suddenly gripped by a sense of unease.
No one knew where Miss Acheron was now, or what she intended to do upon arriving in Penacony…
Anyone who knew there was such a god of death nearby would feel their heart tremble.
Now, the only hope was that Feathered Spirit could expose Acheron's true intentions within the plot.
Otherwise, I fear Penacony won't be a gathering place for sweet dreams, but a gathering place for nightmares!
Inside Little Gui's livestream, the viewer count skyrocketed once again.
Aside from gamers, various factions were also closely watching the subsequent developments.
Guinaifen took a sip of water and continued with the story.
At this moment, the Astral Express crew had already arrived at the hotel lobby, preparing to check in.
However, a small, unpleasant interlude occurred during this process.
It turned out that when the Astral Express received the invitation from The Family, the Trailblazer hadn't boarded the train yet.
Therefore, the registered list did not include the Trailblazer.
Welt stepped forward to negotiate with the hotel staff: "Could you see if this works? Our companion Dan Heng had a last-minute change in plans and can't check in. Would you mind transferring his reserved room to this child? The head count still matches."
Himeko also added, "This child is a new passenger on the Astral Express, and we can vouch for her identity."
The staff member was flustered.
At this moment, two options appeared for the Trailblazer.
[ (Show the Galactic Baseball Bat…) ]
[ (Show the Lance of the Architects…) ]
Guinaifen decisively chose the second one.
The staff member was suddenly terrified: "No, I don't doubt your identity, it's just…"
At this moment, a man approached them and said: "It's just that we are on the eve of the Charmony Festival, the most important moment in Penacony's history. With The Family sending out invitations, guests from all over the galaxy have packed this place to the brim…"
"Hotel security is already stretched thin; we can't afford any mistakes. A situation like this really isn't something this young lady can decide on—everyone from the Astral Express, please don't make it difficult for her."
The moment this person appeared, the chat feed instantly surged!
…
"Aventurine's here!"
"He's finally making an official appearance in the main story."
"Out of all the IPC folks, Topaz is the only one who gives off a decent vibe. This Aventurine guy looks like he's full of bad intentions."
"This guy is deep; he might be the villain in the upcoming plot."
"Quick, go summon Dr. Ratio, his adopted father!"
…
In the hotel's VIP area, Aventurine couldn't help but smile slightly as he saw his official appearance in the plot.
He naturally saw the sentiment in the chat, but Aventurine didn't care about his reputation.
He was more concerned about what schemes he would carry out in this plot.
Were they the same as the "trick" he had designed in reality?
If it were exposed in the game, he would have to change his strategy immediately!
He continued to watch the plot.
…
"This check-in process is way too tedious…"
"No wonder some people choose to stow away," Little Gui sighed.
At this moment, Himeko was demonstrating her professional negotiation skills—
"The IPC's influence spans the universe, so our words carry weight. We hope to use your status to vouch for her."
"That way, not only will you save a lot of precious time, but you'll also make a new batch of friends."
Aventurine replied with a smile: "That's interesting. What can these friends bring me?"
"That's a topic worth discussing further. As fellow guests of the Watchmaker, why don't we settle into Penacony first and take our time getting to know each other?"
"Sure, sure. But Miss Navigator, I must point out—"
"If I intervene, then the time saved should be considered something I earned for myself—not something you brought to me."
…
"Look, this is what you call professional!"
"Himeko's EQ is too high…"
"I love how composed Himeko is in these situations; she's truly elegant. Beautiful, so beautiful."
"Aventurine, what are you hesitating for! Without the Trailblazer, who's going to dance the White Night with you?"
"I'm suddenly not panicking anymore. Since even high-ranking IPC officials like Aventurine are here, if Acheron starts killing, these big shots will definitely take the hit first."
"Aventurine is probably flying back to the company on a private jet overnight after watching Eternal Dance."
"You all underestimate the people from the IPC, especially Aventurine. As far as I know, this guy loves these death-defying gambles the most."
…
Aventurine's attitude suddenly shifted, revealing an enigmatic smile: "But I really like the second half of what you said! Friends, yes, nothing is more precious than friends, especially Trailblazers as open and honest as you."
"I'll have to trouble you all to take care of me on this trip to Penacony. I hope we—get along well."
After saying this, Aventurine said to the staff member: "Miss, you saw it. For my sake, let this lady check in."
"I have an appointment with Mr. Sunday of The Family, and I'll ask him to handle this later. Don't worry, I won't cause you any trouble."
The staff member was still hesitant.
"This, but…"
However, a gentle voice rang out: "Ellie, don't be impatient."
"The Family can't have guests entering the dream with burdens on their minds."
Aventurine: "Speak of the devil, look who's here—Sunday, the most handsome man in Penacony! And the universe-renowned singer, Robin."
…
"Damn, one heavier hitter than the last!"
"Why didn't I see so many big shots when I checked into the hotel?"
"Are there even higher-ups?"
"She's so pretty."
"I can't imagine, if Miss Robin enters the banner, wouldn't everyone pull until they go broke?"
"This is truly a joy for fans of both."
…
Next, after Sunday and Robin vouched for the Astral Express crew in the name of The Family, the crew was finally able to check in successfully.
During this time, they were also gifted a Dreamscape Pass from Ellie.
It served as both a room key and a device integrating all necessary functions and information needed at the hotel.
Reflected in the game, it became an app on the phone interface.
Guinaifen followed the prompts and clicked it open.
The first page was a golden invitation interface.
Browsing further, there were the "Dream Entry Guidelines" and "Guest Guidelines."
"Just like in reality, I, Little Gui, already read these."
"It's made quite realistically…"
However, when she officially opened the manual interface, it no longer contained brief introductions to various dreamscapes.
Instead, it required collecting stickers to decorate it, and reaching 100% would unlock corresponding rewards.
For Guinaifen, the collection content in this game naturally wasn't a priority.
She decided to push the plot forward first!
"I thought there wouldn't be any ups and downs after coming to Penacony, but now it seems… I made a fatal error."
"Wherever the Astral Express goes, there's bound to be trouble!"
"Even Penacony is no exception."
"This is just the prelude to the storm. As for what exactly will happen, sigh… even I, Little Gui, can't say for sure."
Taking the elevator, they arrived at the guest room area.
Because March 7th's door was open, Guinaifen popped in to chat with her for a bit.
"Wow, are you too excited to sleep? I can't wait to see the world of dreams!"
[ About the Charmony Festival… ]
"At first, I thought we were really here for a vacation, but now… I think this festival is definitely extraordinary! Various factions are deciphering riddles and fighting over inheritance; it's exactly like a detective novel!"
Guinaifen nodded in agreement.
However, the next sentence from March 7th caught her off guard!
"Maybe there'll even be classic tropes like family members turning against each other, homes being destroyed, lovers separated by death, or rivers of blood… that would be so exciting…"
Guinaifen gasped!
As a veteran Honkai: Star Rail player, she knew.
Before the plot even started, if March 7th said something involving the future, there was a nine-out-of-ten chance it would come true!
"It's over, it's over… I still had a glimmer of hope."
"Now that even March has said it herself, Penacony is destined to have problems…"
…
"The great prophet March 7th has started again…"
"March 7th's predictions basically all come true."
"March, please, say something good, won't you?"
"Everyone disperse, this is the plot outline for Penacony."
"It's ruined, it's really ruined now!"
"Sweating profusely, March 7th, please, stop talking!"
"Our own Elio of the Astral Express."
"Elio is just a nickname for March 7th."
"Welt, Himeko: Danger."
"Is it time for March 7th to reveal her hidden power?"