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Chapter 238: Multiple factions surround and suppress Acheron; Feathered Spirit, save us!
Inside the game.
"Galaxy Rangers are elusive, and they rarely interact with one another. This outfit is too easy to wear; as long as she doesn't confess, there's absolutely no proof to be found. The IPC has ways to track her down, but it will take time."
On the television.
The latest game plot continues.
The IPC employee named Aventurine is using a suggestive tone to point the finger at… herself.
Acheron feels a bit helpless and also a bit troubled.
And that Aventurine continues: "So, friend, it's time for you to make a choice… You can leave now, immediately, without looking back, and forever give up the chance to approach the truth."
"Alternatively, you can accept my invitation and learn a fact—a fact capable of overturning Penacony."
"I need your help, so I will wait for you—but not for too long. When you are ready… just follow me."
"As for whether or not to cooperate with me, it won't be too late to decide after you've seen that fact."
From Acheron's perspective.
She really was just sitting at home when disaster struck from above!
She genuinely only came here to fulfill a wish.
Why is everyone acting like they're facing a formidable enemy?
Why does everyone treat her like the big boss?
The real boss is someone else!
She has already been very restrained and cooperative.
To avoid hurting innocent people.
She even went as far as to use the power of "Nihility" to hide herself.
Sigh…
Why do you people have to force me out?
What good does it do you if I come out?
Feathered Spirit, you too.
This plot makes it seem like I really have some kind of problem.
It's just killing a Duke.
That was him fulfilling the Path of Destruction himself.
I'm a purely good person!
It's a pity…
Acheron cannot express this internal monologue.
She is not a person good with words.
And.
Even if she explained the whole story, it's not certain anyone would believe her now!
She can only continue to hide.
Wait for the later plot…
To clear her name…
No, that's not right, it's to prove her innocence.
Continue watching the plot.
Stelle goes to question Black Swan.
Black Swan states that she did indeed make a deal with Aventurine.
But this place is also safe.
She will not harm the members of the Astral Express; on the contrary, she will continue to help them.
Of course, provided that the Express crew is still willing to trust her.
Subsequently.
Stelle asks again: "Who do you think the mastermind is…"
Black Swan replies: "I still believe Miss Firefly's matter… is as we speculated, more closely related to the Stellaron Hunters. But you heard it too, Aventurine accused that Ranger."
"Although I don't know why he made such a judgment, he has the IPC's intelligence network, and his views are worth discussing in depth. Also, I also believe Miss Acheron is hiding something…"
"No, I should say, she has hidden everything."
"This is a harvest I accidentally obtained during a previous encounter. Regarding the Annihilation Gang… I can also prove that what Aventurine said is true."
"And because of this, in this golden banquet… she is the dancer I am most concerned about."
Black Swan's voice remains magnetic and composed.
Maintaining the elegance of a Memokeeper at all times.
However.
The Black Swan in front of the TV right now doesn't feel elegant at all!
It's fine at other times.
The problem is!
She is currently in the same room as Acheron!
Is it really okay to single her out and target Acheron like this… by name?
This person is an Emanator of Nihility!
To Memory, she is practically a natural predator!
If she wanted to.
She could truly erase every trace of her existence!
And yet.
She keeps courting death in the game's plot!
Even a clay figure has three parts of temper!
Not to mention this one, an Emanator of Nihility!
Someone burdened with endless blood debts!
She really is testing the waters of death repeatedly!
Now that it has come to this.
Black Swan feels it is necessary to explain.
To increase her own probability of survival!
"Um… Miss Acheron…"
"Look, these are the words I said in the game…"
"If I have offended you, I apologize to you here."
Acheron looks at her expressionlessly.
Black Swan's heart tightens slightly.
She continues to explain: "After all, I haven't spent much time with Miss Acheron, and neither has this game."
"Whenever the plot involves you, red subtitles often appear, which are truly hard to ignore and lead to wild imaginings…"
"Um… regarding this, I believe the developer, Feathered Spirit, bears an unshirkable responsibility."
"He deliberately created a rhythm that makes you seem like the mastermind."
Hearing these words.
Acheron's expression finally shifts slightly.
"Feathered Spirit…"
"That he can leave my traces in this game is indeed incredible."
"Could it be… there is some kind of existence that can not only resist Nihility, but even transcend it…?"
Hearing Acheron's murmurs.
Black Swan doesn't know how to respond for a moment.
After all.
Even the most knowledgeable Memokeeper wouldn't dare claim to have dabbled in the Path of Nihility.
This Miss Acheron can be considered to have set a precedent for her understanding of Nihility.
Suddenly.
Acheron's expression changes.
"Hmm?"
"Someone is approaching this area?"
She looks into the distance.
Her gaze seems to pierce through the void.
"It's people from the Family. How did they find this place?"
Black Swan shows a bitter smile.
"Miss Acheron, I'm afraid it's not just the Family, there are also Memokeepers… and even some other factions."
"Do you know how many factions are wary of you right now?"
"And how many factions have decided to join forces to crusade against you?"
"I'm afraid they have already reached an agreement at this moment and gathered here through their own means."
Black Swan's reminder makes Acheron realize the severity of the situation.
However, she shows a hesitant expression.
Looking at her long blade.
She whispers: "Could it be… this time I can only bear the blood debt again…"
Black Swan's heart skips a beat!
If a real fight breaks out, it will be disastrous!
She had previously speculated that Acheron was an Emanator of some Aeon.
Whether it was The Hunt or The Destruction, at least there was an upper limit to their combat power.
The destruction is basically concentrated on the material level.
But!
Now she knows!
She happens to be an Emanator of [ Nihility ]!
This great battle.
Will be a comprehensive annihilation of reality and memory!
For a Memokeeper, this is even more unbearable than killing them!
"No, I must stop such a tragedy from happening…"
Black Swan thinks this almost instinctively.
She immediately says to Acheron: "Perhaps, I can be your guarantor?"
"It's just that my weight might not be enough…"
"If the Astral Express could guarantee for you, that would be great."
"Unfortunately, they are strangers to you as well, and the only understanding they have comes from the game's plot."
The usually calm Black Swan appears somewhat flustered at this moment.
Acheron says softly: "Do not worry about me."
"Even if besieged by all the factions of the universe, I have the confidence to break through the encirclement."
Black Swan is instantly left wanting to cry!
Sister!
I'm not worried about you!
That's exactly what I'm worried about!
What to do…!?
Now that it's come to this.
Is there any way to save the situation?!
Suddenly!
A message notification appears on Black Swan's phone.
It's Feathered Spirit's latest push!
[ Acheron PV released… ]
Black Swan is overjoyed!
Feathered Spirit finally released the news!
Late, but it arrived!
It's Acheron's character PV!
Then, it should be able to help Acheron clear some of the suspicion, right?
At the very least.
It should be able to buy some breathing room!