Chapter 126

【This... is that hacker girl!】

March 7th leaned in to take a look,

and immediately recognized the identity of the cartoon girl,

none other than Silver Wolf of the Star Core Hunters!

【Let's get serious.】

【I know you're all investigating the anomalies in Penacony—in fact, we're delighted to see this.】

【The deeper you investigate, the more likely you are to uncover the truth behind the Sweet Dream.】

【The family is hiding something, isn't it?】

【We also have firsthand intelligence.】

【Now, I've decided to generously share it with you all.】

【But unfortunately—the good holiday is over.】

【Input this code into your dreamscape entry pool—that device you use for dreaming—and go check out the hidden map!】

【I've already packaged the coordinates for you—here, just copy with one click.】

【And—I suppose you've already heard about Sam.】

【Look forward to it—he's straightforward, loves fair fights, and will surely get along with you.】

【Hope you don't get overwhelmed by his enthusiasm!】

【Oh, he asked me to pass on this message: The performance is about to begin in the dream you cannot reach—】

【Keep going—the forces are all moving.】

【Nameless Traveler, don't fall too far behind!】

After Silver Wolf finished speaking,

the video ended.

【These Star Core Hunters... they've also set up operations in Penacony—what a persistent nuisance!】

After watching the video,

March 7th muttered angrily.

【The situation is clear.】

【The Festival Star is far more complex than it appears; surrounding the Clockmaker's legacy, multiple factions—including the family—each have their own agendas and are in mutual check.】

【Though we still don't know what the legacy is, this struggle will inevitably involve innocent civilians.】

【The Flame Knight Sam—he's rumored to be a remnant of the Grammer Iron Cavalry, a genetically modified warrior with abnormal cognition, ruthless and uncompromising, as dangerous as Cafca and Blade.】

【This is a threat letter.】

【The hidden map Silver Wolf mentioned must be the locked dreamscape hotel.】

【For future planning, we really ought to visit the site.】

After thinking for a moment,

Welt stated his current opinion.

【What if we're discovered...】

Stelle worried that if they entered the locked dreamscape hotel,

they might be detected by the family.

It would be hard to explain.

【If the family asks, tell them truthfully that the train crew is investigating the Star Core Hunters—they'll understand.】

【Based on their reaction, we'll take our next step.】

Welt had already prepared his explanation.

So he wasn't worried.

【It seems we're in agreement—then let's go inform Young Lady Black Swan.】

The next step was confirmed,

Himeko began leading everyone to find Black Swan.

【Young Lady Black Swan, the train crew is willing to cooperate with you.】

【In the dreamscape within, we need a suitable guide.】

Himeko brought everyone before Black Swan,

and gave her a clear response.

【At your service—I won't let you down.】

Black Swan readily agreed.

【Stelle and March 7th, return to your rooms.】

【Prepare to enter the dreamscape—if all goes well... meet in the lobby of the dreamscape hotel.】

The matter was settled,

Himeko began instructing Stelle and March 7th.

【I'll remain in reality to ensure your safety.】

【If needed, I'll intervene and negotiate with the family—is that acceptable, Young Lady Black Swan?】

Welt still couldn't trust Black Swan,

so he found an excuse,

planning to stay behind and monitor her.

He also wanted to cover the rear for the other train crew members.

【It seems that even though I saved your companion with my own hands, you still find it hard to trust me...】

【Heh, of course it's fine—just a little hurt to my feelings.】

The Black Swan naturally sensed Welt's distrust.

But she merely smiled faintly,

then nodded in agreement.

【Please, Welt.】

【As for us...】

【Let's prepare to witness the true face of the dream.】

Himeko nodded to Welt in farewell.

Then she called out to Stelle and March 7th,

and led the two toward the hotel room.

【Looks like I'll be busy for a while—I wonder if Liuying has returned to reality...】

【... Wait, I don't even have her contact info. I should ask the Black Swan...】

On the way, in Stelle's heart,

she couldn't help but think of Liuying's safety.

So she suddenly quickened her pace, preparing to return to the room and ask the Black Swan properly.