Chapter 513: with translation of chapter title

"What are you saying? Don't sleep in a daze… the beautiful dream of 【Order】 has already ended." Recalling what happened not long ago, Sanyue Qi still felt a lingering fear. "Although a day has passed, thinking back still makes me break out in a cold sweat; the train's 【Pioneering】 journey almost ended here in Pinokangni..."

"You're so carefree, you can still sleep soundly. I, however, have been left with psychological trauma; last night I didn't dare close my eyes, afraid that if I fell asleep I might never wake up again."

"You'll have dark circles." Xing kindly reminded.

Sanyue Qi snorted arrogantly: "As a lady born with natural beauty, I won't have dark circles!"

During the time Xing was asleep, the Star Core had been sealed, and the populace had no idea what happened, only feeling their memories were a bit fuzzy. The family's external explanation was: "The Harmony Festival encountered an unknown Star Core attack and was forced to cease"—which was essentially a cover-up for the public.

Currently, aside from Oak, the four major families are doing their best to quell the aftermath. The train crew also received an invitation to board the family's 【Radiant Long Stone】 to sit and participate in important talks as witnesses.

Talking about this Radiant Long Stone, Sanyue Qi's eyes practically lit up—this airship only allows the family's distinguished guests to board the bow to take in Pinokangni's beautiful scenery. Moreover, the family sent souvenirs and a fruit basket, including an exquisite button model.

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Full-time Hunter

"But, button…… No way……"

"Yeah, that's exactly what you're thinking—it's Huohuo…… Probably the people of that family are also Huohuo in disguise." Killua's gaze shifted from the canopy to the street outside the inn, where people came and went. "Probably the one who's most upset about the Harmony Festival being interrupted is her; if it weren't held, all those explosives of hers would be wasted, right?"

"Are the Masked Fools all this obsessed? The problem is, blowing up Pinokangni to the sky wouldn't even benefit her, would it?" Xiao Jie sat cross-legged on the floor, his eyes full of incomprehension at the Fools' actions.

They're just a bunch of lunatics playing with their lives; there's no need to try to understand them. Now, looking back, I think Huohuo may have already anticipated the current situation—now that Pinokangni lacks Order's protection, death is truly present…… If she were to detonate those explosives, she could really kill many people.

Killua lowered his voice: "But if Order were protecting them, the so-called explosion would just be a dangerous prank; Huohuo probably just wants to see people's most genuine, fearful side."

"That's too awful!"

Killua stroked his chin, thinking seriously: "The Fools' actions can't be simply defined as good or bad; I've also wondered what that bunch of Fools really want. Broadly speaking, they want fun. Narrowly speaking, what they likely want is for people, upon seeing their deeds, to unintentionally reveal that kind of 'astonished, bewildered, and perplexed' look."

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During the golden moment, Liuying stood at the edge of a high railing, as if separated from the bustling, lively city below by an invisible barrier.

Her eyes were dull; the incessantly shuttling vehicles, the guests indulging in song and dance, and the endless prosperity failed to stir even the slightest ripple in her gaze.

Just then, the air beside her twisted slightly, and the projection of Yin Lang appeared out of nowhere without any warning, greeting her simply.

"Luxurious and decadent, just like Elysium—how is it? Does it match the 【dreamscape】 you imagined?" Yin Lang looked at her while blowing bubbles.

"You asked this question when we first arrived here." Liuying said.

"Yeah, I remember your answer back then was 'no'. But after all that's happened, I think you're quite fond of it. Still, a reminder: don't forget you're still on the Hound Clan's wanted list—keep a low profile."

Liuying nodded cautiously.

Yin Lang continued: "Moreover, this time is different from before—the person in the photo isn't 【Sa Mu】 but 【Liuying】—for you, this should be quite a novel experience, right?"

"Indeed, as Ka fu ka would say… this is also the 【missing part】 of my life." Liuying lowered her gaze to Yin Lang. "However, not being able to move freely is still quite inconvenient. Yin Lang, can you help me?"

"I knew you'd say that—don't worry, I've already taken care of it, I've hacked the system left and right, leaving no trace. Don't do anything eye-catching, don't provoke guards who have an impression of you; follow these two points, and no one will pay attention to you—you can go wherever you want."

"Thanks!"

Yin Lang gave a light smile: "No thanks needed, Ms. Sa Mu er—haha, I like this alias." She paused, looking down at the prosperous city, "Our mission in Pinokangni is already completed; what do you plan to do with your free time ahead? I heard the members of the Genius Club are also here—want to join me for something big?"

"You know, my script isn't over yet."

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Advancing Giants

"Not over yet? Does Liuying have to keep dying?"

Eren was a bit confused—wasn't Xingqiri already defeated? Pinokangni has already returned to peace, there's no threat anymore? He had thought that Ai Li Ou's script might also have a day where it goes wrong, but the script is still ongoing now, which is quite puzzling.

Could it be that we're going to fight the company next? Although the woman named Fei Cui looks like a outright scheming villain, for now she hasn't shown any hostility toward Xing, so Liuying probably shouldn't provoke her either.

……Just judging by tone, Eren feels that woman Fei Cui is also incredibly strong. She and Tuo Pa have a complete Foundation Stone on hand; in battle they'd definitely be more exaggerated than the initial Shajin, and Liuying probably can't beat them.

"No, it's probably related to Huohuo—her explosives are still buried in Pinokangni." A er min narrowed his eyes, lowering his head in thought…… "Could it be that she intends to blow Liuying to death?"

……That idea feels a bit naive.

Anyone who knows Liuying's true combat power probably wouldn't think a "bomb" could kill her, right? It's estimated that when the Molten Fire Knight's armor is at full firepower, the temperature on its body already exceeds that of an explosion.

That's top-tier defense that can't even be killed by a planetary explosion—even if Huohuo's bombs all detonated, they definitely couldn't harm Liuying, and killing Xing wouldn't be likely either; instead, the chance of implicating innocent tourists in Pinokangni is higher. Moreover, the Masked Fools have no reason to clash with the Star Core Hunters, right? Although he's pretty eager to see that scene……