Chapter 321: The True Meaning of Clockwork! A Final Salute to the Legendary "Watchmaker"!
The Reverie Hotel, lobby.
An Nightglow Crow flew down from the sky, landing beside Sunday.
The surrounding Family members gasped in surprise.
One after another, they bowed to show their respect!
Previously, the Nightglow Crow's public identity was Sunday's servant, but the plot had already revealed that he was actually the avatar of the Dream Master!
Naturally, the Family members did not dare to be negligent.
The Dream Master spoke to Sunday, "There are less than three minutes left until the scheduled arrival of the Order's Dream."
"But the current situation doesn't seem very clear…"
Sunday replied, "No need to worry. Currently, those who support us are still in the majority."
"Although the current plot has stirred up some emotional thoughts among the people, I have just verified that the people present have not expressed any desire to leave Penacony."
"In other words, they still choose to enter the dreamscape."
The Dream Master let out an noncommittal sound.
"…Hmm…"
"I hope that in the next three minutes, no other variables will arise."
With that, he also looked toward the large screen ahead.
At this moment.
Mikhail's life memories came to an end.
Misha and Clockie appeared in Reef.
Clockie asked, "We've arrived at Reef. So, where are we going next?"
"You know, Clockie, I… probably won't be going anywhere else."
Beneath the courtyard ahead.
Lay the final destination of the quest guidance.
There sat a wheelchair.
And at this moment, the wheelchair was empty.
Step by step, Misha walked up the stairs.
He arrived before it.
He spoke again, "I've walked far enough. It's time to take a little rest…"
"Oh, then after you've rested, shall we set off again?" Clockie asked.
"No, I should be staying here. And then… this is where it ends."
"This is where it ends? Misha, what do you mean by that?"
Clockie showed a look of incomprehension,
"You clearly said that the Trailblaze journey would never end."
Misha nodded, "Yes, I did say that…"
"So now, it's your turn to decide your next destination."
Clockie raised his head, spreading his hands, looking somewhat at a loss.
He asked in confusion, "My next destination? Where should that be? I've always followed you…"
"Misha? What's wrong with you? You're so strange today! If you're unhappy, we can do what we usually do—cast Clockwork!"
…
"I can't take this anymore, sob sob sob…"
"What does this mean? Tell me what this means!"
"No! Misha, don't do this, I'm scared!"
"Misha, my Misha!"
"Oh no! This BGM! This atmosphere! Everything is building up to the rhythm of Misha bidding us a final farewell!"
"This is the farewell of the 'Watchmaker' and 'Clockie'…"
"Clockie's best friend is leaving."
"Tears flowing TAT"
"Having grown up watching Clockie cartoons since childhood, my tears haven't stopped during this segment."
"Every journey has an end…"
"The Trailblaze never stops, but he needs to stop and have a good rest."
…
Misha smiled and said, "No need, I'm not feeling down. As for Clockwork… yes, in this dream, it seems to solve all problems."
"So, do you know what Clockwork actually is?"
Clockie's eyes widened, "hmm? I'm not quite sure."
"Everyone has times when they get lost, hesitant, not knowing which direction to go. It exists in this dreamscape, and it also exists anywhere outside of the dreamscape."
"But there's no need to fear. Just as people feel lost, in a certain instant, they will also make up their minds to make a bold but great decision…"
"Whether that decision is calm, joyful, angry, or sad, all they need is a tiny push, and then they can take their steps forward toward their own future."
"I leave this tiny power to you, and look forward to you bringing it to more people…"
"Such is the essence of Clockwork, the will known as the Trailblaze."
In the livestream chat.
The audience was shocked once again!
Then, the bullet comments erupted!
…
"Ah?"
"It turns out to be like this!"
"The Clockwork I've been obsessed with for so many years is actually the will of the Trailblaze?!"
"So it's not some power to control emotions. It's about guiding out the other side of the emotions that were already in your heart… That's brilliant!"
"The clock pointing to different hours represents different emotions, which correspond to different directions on a compass. This metaphor is absolutely genius!!"
"Clockwork changed their emotions, giving them the drive to move forward."
"No one is born a hero, and no one is born to be weak. What decides your life is often whether you have the courage to take that step at a certain decisive moment on a certain day."
"Bro, are you trying to apply for a job at the IPC? How are you so eloquent?"
"What else hasn't been revealed? Bring it all out! Just let me cry to death!"
…
At the scene of The Reverie Hotel.
Seeing this kind of plot.
For a moment, countless people shed tears.
Some even.
Suffered a total emotional breakdown, wailing out loud!
"Uhhhh Mikhail…"
"Misha, don't go!"
"This is so grand, ahhh!"
"I remember, I remember it all! The will of the Trailblaze has returned!"
"Friends, sob… but still, I want to remind you! There are only two minutes left before the Order's Dream descends. Isn't it a bit inappropriate for you to be crying at this time…"
"Don't mind me! If I don't finish watching this plot today, I won't be able to rest in peace!"
"To be able to see such a story, my life is worth it."
"I even suspect I'm already in a dream right now!"
"Come on, let the storm rage even harder! My heart is set on the Trailblaze, and I am fearless!"
"Even if we enter the dream, we will eventually wake up from it."
The venue was quite noisy for a moment.
However.
As the cinematic cutscene began.
Everyone fell silent in unison!
They saw Misha slowly sitting down in his seat.
In the corner, Clockie seemed to have a premonition of something, showing a sorrowful expression.
Standing there all alone, he looked as if he was about to shatter.
But Misha comforted him gently, "Clockie's hands go round and round, just like people's confusion, worries, weakness… swaying without stopping."
"But ultimately, people still need to move forward."
Misha sat in his seat clutching a hat, peacefully closing his eyes.
With the transition of the scene.
Behind the back of the Trailblazer.
Misha turned into the elderly Mikhail.
A weathered voice followed, "Just like your hands, always pointing ahead."
"This is where my journey ends. From now on…"
"It is your path to walk."
…
"Salute to you, the Watchmaker and the eternal Nameless, Mikhail!"
"Offering the highest salute to this Nameless!"
"Salute to the legendary tycoon, the Watchmaker!"
"Salute to the former Nameless, Legwork Char Mikhail!"
"So, we are also the trailblazers of reality, to blaze our own paths, towards tomorrow, towards the sun!"
"Good night, Watchmaker. A toast! To our imperfect tomorrow, may our Trailblaze journey never stop!"
"I will carry your faith and the will of the Trailblaze, forging ahead!"
"Maybe no one can trailblaze forever, but there will always be people walking the path of the Trailblaze in the galaxy!!"
"Why is everyone suddenly so harmonious? It's scary…"
"Trailblazer friends, you are the true Harmony!"
"Friends at the Penacony scene, are you guys okay?"