Chapter 31

was somewhat confused.

[Don't you know? Brown hair, gray vest—this is the officer sent by the Family to oversee the Charmony Festival.]

The subordinate next to her explained.

[O-oh, I see... Report, officer, we are apprehending a stowaway—it's this little girl, she's very suspicious, it must be her!]

The female subordinate showed an expression of sudden realization,

and immediately began to complain.

[Bullshit. Take a good look again? The eyewitness report said it was a silver-haired guy, and you're catching a silver-haired little girl? Can that be the same thing? And you even started a fight with a guest?!]

[Alright, get lost. Let me handle this.]

The female subordinate's explanation did not gain the officer's approval,

but instead made him very angry.

[Y-yes, sir!]

Seeing the officer lose his temper, the two subordinates hurriedly left.

[I am truly sorry for letting such distinguished guests see a joke.]

[I am Gallagher of the Bloodhound Family, those idiots are the puppies I keep.]

[They are still young and ignorant, misunderstood my orders, and actually mistook Penacony's honored guests for criminals... sigh, it's truly a lack of courtesy. On behalf of the Bloodhound Family, I extend my sincere apologies to you both.]

After the subordinates left,

this officer introduced his identity,

and apologized to the two.

[Stelle: Who is the silver-haired guy?]

Stelle asked with some concern.

[Gallagher: The Bloodhound Family are the gatekeepers of the dream, responsible for a series of security tasks here, including apprehending stowaways.]

[We previously received notice that lawbreakers had infiltrated Penacony under the guise of the festival. With the Charmony Festival approaching, there are no shortage of people with ulterior motives...]

Gallagher explained a few things to Stelle.

And while he was explaining,

the girl next to Stelle showed some signs of guilt.

[Don't worry, miss. I believe this is a misunderstanding, how could such a cute girl be a stowaway.]

Gallagher saw that the girl was nervous,

so he comforted her with a joking tone.

[...Thank you. If you hadn't stepped in to help, I really wouldn't have known what to do.]

The girl said gratefully.

[Gallagher: It's nothing.]

[I have other matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave. If you need anything, just find the nearby puppies to contact me. I wish you both a pleasant dream.]

Gallagher smiled kindly,

and walked away.

[Thanks to you for stepping in just now! Otherwise, I might have really... been caught.]

After Gallagher left,

the girl began to say to Stelle with a look of relief.

[Stelle: This wasn't free help, you know.]

Stelle saw that the girl in front of her was so cute,

and couldn't help but want to tease her.

[I... I know, if you receive a favor, you have to pay it back!]

[I just noticed... you're a Nameless, right? Is this your first time in Penacony?]

The girl nodded seriously,

and then asked weakly.

[Stelle: If you want an autograph, today won't work.]

Stelle's way of speaking remained as unserious as ever.

[That's not what I meant! Although it's true that I admire the Nameless....]

The girl's face flushed slightly, feeling a bit embarrassed.

[I meant, you were invited by the Family, right? I... I can be your guide!]

[Although I was mistaken for a stowaway by the Bloodhound Family, I'm actually a local—Firefly, an artist of the Iris Family! Even if I'm just a temporary actor...]

[When I'm not performing, I also take on reception work around Glaux Avenue. If you don't mind, I can take you to experience all sorts of interesting things. As long as I work hard, maybe I won't be investigated...]

The girl said her name,

and gathered her courage, proposing to be Stelle's tour guide.

[Stelle: Weren't you working before?]

Firefly's last sentence,

made Stelle somewhat puzzled.

[Firefly: There's no performance today, and guide work isn't always available either... Those who come here are all honored guests, most have escorts with them...]

Firefly explained to Stelle.

[Stelle: I see, the Planet of Festivities is also quite realistic...]

Stelle felt a bit emotional,

feeling that even in a dream, there is still a class system.

[No, no! Penacony is where dreams gather, the grand banquet never ends! It's just that the festival is approaching, so the pressure is a bit high...]

Firefly hurriedly waved her hands, indicating that she didn't mean that.

[Stelle: Then are you also a member of the Family?] Stelle asked curiously.

[Firefly: Me? No, I'm not... I'm not a member of the Family yet, I'm just working for them...]

Firefly shook her head like a rattle.

But after saying this,

she subconsciously looked toward the noisy crowd, as if looking for something.

Her expression also changed slightly.

However, it only lasted for a moment,

and she returned to normal.

[Firefly: ...Let's not talk about this! I'll take you to tour the town... let's go!]

Firefly looked at Stelle,

full of smiles,

preparing to fulfill her role as a guide and take her out to play.

March 7th: "Wow, what a cute girl."

March 7th: "Stelle, I didn't expect you to meet such a cute girl after arriving in Penacony."

Stelle: "Hehehe. She's really pretty. I declare, this is my second wife!"

Firefly: "Huh??? Second wife??? (shy.jpg)"

Paimon: "So Firefly-san is actually in the live stream?! (surprised.jpg)"

Aether: "Firefly-san has posted a few times in the live stream just now, but she didn't say much, so she might have been overlooked."

March 7th: "Firefly-san is really very cute, she's almost on par with me!"

March 7th: "But having said that. Stelle, what does 'second wife' mean? Who is your first wife?"

Stelle: "Need you ask. Of course it's you!"

Stelle: "Aren't you my first wife?"

March 7th: "??? How annoying!! When did I become your first wife? (covering face.jpg)"

Stelle: "Hehe, woman, it's useless even if you don't admit it, I say you are, so you are! (domineering.jpg)"

Dan Heng: "..."

Himeko: "..."

Welt: "..."

Robin: "Firefly-san, you said you are an artist of the Iris Family."

Robin: "But I don't seem to have seen you in the Iris Family?"

Robin was somewhat puzzled at this moment.

Firefly: "I... I... it's like this!"

Firefly: "Because I'm just a temporary worker... so... so I haven't had the chance to see a big star like Robin-san!"

Robin: "Temporary worker? Is that so... I see."

Robin: "Firefly-san, don't be discouraged, I think your temperament is very unique, and you will definitely be able to become a big star in the future."

Stelle: "That's right, my second wife will definitely be able to become a big star!"

March 7th: "Firefly-san is so cute, she will definitely be loved by many people."

Klee: "Firefly-sister looks so gentle, so gentle, Klee likes her very much."

Firefly: "Th... thank you Robin-san and everyone for your encouragement! I will definitely work hard!"

Silver Wolf: ".....I suddenly want to say something. Like, ignite..."

Firefly: "Ahahaha... is Silver Wolf-san tired? So you want to vent? Since you're tired, hurry up and go rest, don't make me beg you, okay? (pitiful.jpg)"

Kafka: "Silver Wolf, stop messing around, go get some rest."

Stelle: "? Why do you guys sound so weird?"

Firefly: "It's nothing! Let's continue watching the video! Let's see where I'll take you next?"

Stelle: "Alright. Listening to my wife."

In the video.

Stelle began to follow in Firefly's footsteps.

[This way, this way.]

Firefly came to a shopping plaza,

and shouted to Stelle while waving.

[Speaking of the first stop for most people after entering the dream, that would naturally be the "Oti Mall"! The dream shops here are super famous.]

[Besides that, there are all kinds of luxury goods, clothing, trendy toy stores, and even car dealerships—as long as you have enough "Aeon Coins," buying anything is no problem.]

[These items can not only circulate in the dream, but can also be "brought back" to reality through extra services. However, the sales windows of the car dealership are temporarily closed to the public... we'll just have to wait for a chance to buy a car later.]

[Outside the shopping center is the plaza, come here—I'll treat you to something delicious~]

Firefly took Stelle for a stroll around the shopping plaza,

and then took her to the snack street.

[It's right here. Have you heard this saying—in a dream, "hunger" is the most precious spice.]

[There are most of Penacony's specialty delicacies here, like Clock Pizza, Oak Cake Rolls, Aeon Salad... and classic SoulGlad! You can pick whatever you want, I'm paying!]

In front of a snack shop, the two stopped.

Firefly began to introduce the specialty delicacies of this shop to Stelle,

and indicated that she would treat her to food.

[My consumption level is a bit high, you know...]

After flipping through the menu for a few moments, Stelle decided to tease Firefly a little.

[Sh... should be no problem, I still have some savings...]

Hearing this, Firefly said somewhat guiltily.

Seeing this, Stelle smiled,

and ordered a Flying Saucer Burger.

Then she didn't order anything else.

After all, it was someone else treating.

She didn't want to be extravagant.

Of course, if the other party was really a big spender,

she wouldn't mind eating a rich person.

But the other party was just a weak, cute girl without much savings,

she couldn't bring herself to do it.

[Have you finished ordering? Then I'll pay.]

Seeing that Stelle had finished choosing,

Firefly immediately started to pay.

And she also bought an Oak Cake Roll.

[I like the Oak Cake Rolls from this shop the most, I eat one every day.]

After paying,

Firefly held the Oak Cake Roll, her expression somewhat happy.

[Is your wallet okay?]

Stelle discovered when she saw the menu just now that the meals here were not cheap,

[Well, that's why I can only eat one a day...]

Firefly lowered her head in slight disappointment.

Stelle: "Wuwuwu, my second wife really cares about me, she even knows to buy me food!"

March 7th: "I'm saying, aren't you afraid of scaring her by calling her that?"

"Stelle, do you have some kind of social anxiety disorder?"

"You just met her and you're already calling her wife, aren't you ashamed?"

In the carriage,

March 7th looked at Stelle,

only feeling that this person's face was as if it had been blessed by the Preservation Aeon.

Thick as can be.

"What? Are you jealous?"

"Hehe, don't be jealous, you are both my wings!"

Stelle smiled,

indicating that she wouldn't favor one over the other.

"Who... who's jealous!"

"Stelle, can you be a bit more serious!"

March 7th heard Stelle's words and was so embarrassed she wanted to find a crack in the ground to crawl into.

Firefly: "N... no problem! I know Stelle-san is joking, I don't mind."

Silver Wolf: "What kind of beauty is in the eye of the beholder."

Argenti: "Beauty? Where is there beauty?! Could it be that Idrila is also here?!"

Stelle: "Good guy, Argenti, you've been lurking here the whole time, right? If I hadn't mentioned beauty, I probably wouldn't have been able to flush you out."

March 7th: "Idrila isn't here, you can go look elsewhere."

Argenti: "Not here? Then it's fine."

Stelle: "Having said that, my second wife can't even bear to eat an Oak Cake Roll, this won't do!"

Stelle: "If others see this, they'll think I'm a poor person!"

Stelle: "But I have quite a bit of wealth!! Watch me acquire this pastry shop later, and let my second wife be the manager! Eat however much she wants!"

Firefly: "Ah this... no need... to be so exaggerated, right?"

Stelle: "Don't say anything more, it's settled, my second wife must be pampered by me!"