Chapter 193
[Hunting Starfall!!!]
[According to the information from Robin, to break the Dream of Taiji, people must voluntarily awaken from the dream, causing the unified 'Dominicus' of shared wishes to fracture.
Faced with this decision, everyone was at a loss. Even Acheron remarked that this plan was nearly as difficult as resurrecting an Aeon... "But no matter what, we cannot stand idly by."
Dan Heng and Boothill also awakened from the dream spontaneously. Boothill said: "This is a critical moment for the survival of the universe! Who has time to fuss over some damn number?"
Acheron explained: 'This is the first step of the plan. With the help of the Garden of Recollection, resilient individuals like yourselves will gradually awaken from the dream. These awakened free wills will become the [dissonance] that shakes the foundation of the Dream of Taiji.'
Dan Heng added: "But a few dozen people are like a drop in the ocean compared to such an immense dreamscape. We must find another method to awaken hundreds of thousands, even millions of free wills in a short time."
"If breaking through from within is too difficult, then we seek help from outside. We've long known there is one way."]
[Honkai Star Rail·Welt]: "This feels more familiar now. To confront the mastermind behind this, we must awaken from the dream and destroy it."
[Theresa]: "Can't we just destroy those people's dreams and force them to awaken?"
[Stelle]: "Seeking help from outside?"
[Stelle]: "Our side activates the legendary artifact 'Alliance Jade Token' to summon the Divine General and the Cloud Knights!"
[Yanqing]: "Why summon the Divine General instead of the General himself?"
[Boothill]: "No need for you all to steal the spotlight! I have a feeling—just watch, this next part is our Stellaron Hunters' show!!"]
[Dan Heng understood and confirmed with Acheron: "You mean, if we can make a large number of interstellar travelers warp to the Asdana system, their free wills will infiltrate this dreamscape and shake its foundation..."
"But those who answer the call might also sink into the beautiful dream, becoming cornerstones of [Order] instead. The real difficulty lies in how to gather a large group of determined individuals like yourselves in a short time."
After a moment of thought, Dan Heng said: "It seems only the 'Alliance Jade Token' can achieve this."
"—No, that won't be necessary."
Boothill stopped Dan Heng from summoning the Cloud Knights. "No need to trouble the Xianzhou Alliance. Keep that once-in-a-lifetime treasure for yourself. Tens of thousands of free wills? Easy—"
"Leave it to the Galaxy Rangers to handle."
"Ha! Outsiders often think Galaxy Rangers are elusive and disconnected from each other. And I'd say—exactly! But precisely because of this, there's an unwritten rule..."
Boothill took out the bullet Acheron had returned to him. "Acheron, do you know what this is?"
"It's the [relic] I returned to you."
Boothill nodded. "Right. Its original owner must have told you this thing is worthless to anyone except a Galaxy Rangers. Only by returning it to its rightful owner can it serve its purpose."
"Because this is a burial object, reserved only for heroes who have performed great deeds for the Galaxy Rangers. When its light appears in the cosmos, it signifies the fall of a great star. And where it falls..."
"Countless meteors will streak across the sky—those are the flames of the Galaxy Rangers. They come from all corners of the galaxy, No matter the reason or the cost, just because we abide by a common bottom line-"
"The shooting stars of [The Hunt] only fall during the longest nights, and behind them—dawn will arrive."
"We've been silent for too long. It's time to make all the cowards, parasites, and oppressors in the universe remember the name Galaxy Rangers again. I'll fire the first shot."]
[Yanqing]: "So this is what Galaxy Rangers are like? So cool!"
[Jing Yuan]: "The fall of predecessors is not an end, but a call for those who follow to complete unfinished business."
[Stelle]: "Let me translate what Boothill means: Fight the most desperate battles, take on the strongest dark forces, bring light to the darkest places!"
[Boothill]: "Well said, sister! That's exactly what weGalaxy Rangers are! The arrows of The Hunt shall become boundless stars! When three thousand stars fall, the dawn's light will shine eternally!!"
[March 7th]: "This is probably the most eloquent Boothill has been since he appeared."
[Misha]: "So Tielan ultimately became a hero among the Galaxy Rangers? Well done, Tielan."
[Stelle]: "Speaking of which, our [Trailblaze] faction is really full of talented people!"]
["After the dreamscape is shaken, I will complete the second step of the plan. I will use the song of 'Harmony' to attune those still sleeping, carrying the dissonance of 'Trailblaze' into their hearts, showing them the path back to reality."
"People may indeed differ in strength, but if 'Trailblaze' is the mission of heroes, then the responsibility of 'Harmony' is to use strength to aid the weak.
Because Penacony's savior can only be the people of Penacony themselves."
"Everyone's happiness and path should be forged by their own hands. Though I am not a Nameless, I am willing to pass on the courage to soar to everyone who needs it."
"This includes my brother as well. The Dream of Taiji... is too cruel for him, and for everyone."
Black Swan still expressed doubt: "This sounds like a thorough plan, but still... somewhat idealistically romantic. The weaknesses of human nature cannot be overcome overnight. With just these efforts, can we really make everyone abandon darkness for light?"
"Indeed, Miss Black Swan. That's why the most crucial part of the plan isn't making everyone abandon darkness for light..."
"—It's making everyone choose to save themselves."]
[Theresa]: "This sounds like a very thorough plan."
[Stelle]: 'Wait wait wait—are we missing two people? Why are there only three of us? Where are Mr. Yang and Himeko?'
[March 7th]: "They couldn't be trapped in the dream and unable to get out, could they!?"
[Dan Heng]: "Impossible. Mr. Welt and the others probably just haven't found us yet?"
[Kiana]: "What did Acheron mean about everyone saving themselves? Is there a life-and-death crisis within the Dream of Taiji?"
[Honkai Star Rail·Welt]: "What Miss Acheron likely meant is using external force to erode the dreamscape, such as devouring the dream itself."]
[Acheron took on the most difficult part of the plan: "The power of the 'Resonant Choir' is equivalent to that of an Emanator. Ultimately, it requires an equal force to oppose it.
The final step of overturning the dreamscape... will be completed by me."
"Since assignments are done, let's head to our respective battlefields! Get ready—to go all out!"
At Boothill's command, everyone began moving according to plan! Acheron called out to
Stelle: "Can we talk alone? There's one more thing I'm obligated to tell you."
...... "You should know this: in this boundless dream, the reason we were able to find you, to find the key to breaking this deadlock, all relied on one person's dedication and effort..."
"Miss Firefly—she awoke from the dream early, found the Express among the sea of stars, and brought us all the information about the remnants of [Order]. There might have been some assistance from the script in this, but the cost..."
"You know, as a stowaway, her method of entering the dream was different from ours. Without the hotel's dream immersion devices, without the Family's help, there was only one way she could jolt awake from the dream... a true [death]."
"Don't betray her will. This doesn't mean we must win everything this time. But our determination should match that brave girl's." "Are... you prepared?"
Stelle's eyes were filled with unwavering resolve—she had long been ready to head to the final stage!]
[March 7th]: "So that's how it was. Firefly is great, no need for elaboration!"
[Stelle]: "Firefly, don't worry! I've been prepared all along! I will definitely spin Sunday around like a top!!"
[Boothill]: "Damn, Sister Firefly is that brave? Well I'll be—if we don't get to punch Sunday at least once, I'd be too ashamed to face her."
[Qingque]: "In this Penacony incident, Firefly is basically the MVP. She was basically the first to figure out almost every condition."
[Stelle]: "All hail Firefly!!!"