Chapter 36

After pressing the dream bubble against her forehead,

Stelle’s consciousness entered a new scene.

[Hmm... where is this?] Firefly could also see this scene,

so she couldn't help but ask.

[This is... the clinic in the Underworld of Belobog? Why is it empty?]

Stelle looked around, feeling a bit confused.

[Where are the people, where did everyone go?] Stelle was lost.

[This is a surprise, we’ll reveal it later. But you must understand—in a dream, anything is possible.]

[Don’t rush, you should get familiar with the feeling of a dream within a dream first.] Sampo kept her in suspense.

Hearing this, Stelle began to wander around the room,

and then found a note on the table.

On the note, it was written like this.

[Sampo’s advice?]

[Become the King of Trash]

[Even if the trash bag is already broken]

[Such familiar advice....] Stelle felt a sense of déjà vu about this advice.

[It’s very normal for people to see anything in a dream.]

[Don’t worry about these details—if you ask me, you should go out and take a look, be careful not to get scared!] Sampo chuckled.

[Then let’s go take a look.]

Stelle nodded and began to walk out of the room.

Then, she saw a scene that made her very excited and unforgettable!

Stelle: "Holy cow!!"

Stelle: "Heaven! This is heaven!!"

Stelle: "A heaven full of trash cans!!"

In the carriage,

Stelle saw the scene in the video,

and jumped up in surprise.

March 7th: "Uh... hehe... you still love trash cans so much..."

Lumine: "This!! A group of trash cans that look very burly?!?"

Lumine: "Is it this abstract?!"

Paimon: "There are copper trash cans... silver trash cans... and even gold trash cans!!"

Paimon: "They all look so strong, I feel like one punch could send me flying!"

Seele: "Is this the scene that isn't suitable for children??"

Seele: "And... Belobog Underworld, how could such trash cans appear there!!"

Bronya: "Seele, calm down! I already said this is a dream."

Bronya: "It’s acceptable for it to be a bit bizarre....."

Furina: "Wonderful, absolutely wonderful! Look at the elegant and noble posture of these trash cans, they are simply born models!"

Furina: "I’ve decided! I’ll remodel all the trash cans in Fontaine according to this design!!"

Neuvillette: "I..... forget it, as long as you’re happy. (Speechless.jpg)"

Charlotte: "Wow!! Fontaine’s trash cans are actually going to be changed to this? This is an exclusive first-hand big news!"

Charlotte: "I’m going to write this report right now!!"

Hu Tao: "That... Miss Miss Ningguang... should we in Liyue also keep up with the times?"

Miss Ningguang: "Small matter, I’ll use the high-quality Cor Lapis mined to build a few such trash cans as Liyue landmarks!"

Venti: "Ehehe, I think we in Mondstadt can do this too! Just place them on the hands of the Anemo Archon statue!"

Jean: "......"

Diluc: "....."

Yae Miko: "@Ei. Hmm? Inazuma also..."

Ei: "As you wish."

Kaveh: "Then I’ll design the ones for Sumeru!"

Alhaitham: "Sure, as long as you pay for it yourself!"

Kaveh: "...."

In the video.

[This....]

[...what is the situation?!]

Firefly looked at these strangely shaped trash cans,

and was simply stunned.

[Why are they all trash cans?]

Stelle was a bit puzzled,

but also a bit happy.

She loved playing with trash cans the most!

[You have finally arrived....]

[Nice to meet you, person who dives deep into the dream....]

[My name is Satana—I want to make a deal with you.]

At this moment, a trash can at the entrance of the clinic,

speaking in a strange trash can dialect,

came before Stelle.

Her voice was very strange, so strange that she babbled a whole lot without Stelle understanding a single word.

But for some reason, the true meaning of the other party’s words could emerge in her heart.

[Satana? What is your relationship with Natasha?]

Stelle looked at this trash can and asked with a strange expression.

[Natasha... who is that? I suppose we have never met.]

[Let’s get back to the point—have you... ever heard of the "King of Trash" Tatarov?]

[He is our King, and the shepherd of all waste in the world. He stands on the throne, supporting the humble cans, suppressing the violent cans.]

[He is the foundation of Belobog, stabilizing our lids, straightening our bodies...]

[However, when the object from beyond the sky descended here with the cold wave, his eyes were blinded—he no longer listens to pleas, causing poor cans to suffer bullying, making loyal cans suffer shame for no reason...]

[We cannot bear the humiliation, and swear to raise the banner of Heavenly Fire to make the King of Trash mend his ways. But we are no match for that evil king....]

[He spreads vicious rumors, dividing the cans, making trash bags no longer able to sense each other...]

[..I beg you, restore peace to the trash bags here, and reconnect the cans once again—only then can we launch a counterattack against that false king!]

Satana-can said a whole lot of riddles to Stelle as if dumping trash.

It made Stelle’s head feel like it was going to explode.

[You mean, you want me to unite you all?] Stelle summarized the main points.

[It seems that is indeed what she means..] Firefly’s voice came over.

[Then, the contract is established.] Satana-can said again.

[Established what? I haven't agreed yet!!] Stelle was somewhat dissatisfied!

[Dr. Edward said he didn't have time to make so many branches, so just accept it.] Sampo reminded her at the right time.

[You only need to complete one thing—help the trash cans get rid of their worries and obtain three "Proofs of Trust".]

[Only then can you become the new king and lead us to fight against the false king. Go, person who dives deep into the dream.. the mission is calling you.]

Natasha-can finished explaining the main quest and stopped paying attention to Stelle.

[What is all this...]

Stelle complained speechlessly.

Then she had no choice but to honestly go and collect those quest items.

Seele: "Natasha, is this trash can... your sister from another mother?"

Natasha: "...What do you think.. Seele?"

Hook: "Wow, old witch can!! It’s just too scary! (Laughter.jpg)"

Natasha: "Hook, sleep with sister tonight. (Kindly.jpg)"

Serval: "The words of this can... seem to mention some old friends from Belobog..."

Bronya: "......"

"Sigh..."

In Belobog, Bronya couldn't help but sigh as she watched this video.

"What's wrong? Missing your mother again?"

Seele walked to her side immediately upon seeing Bronya like this.

"I sometimes wonder."

"If mother hadn't been bewitched by the Stellaron back then..."

"Then she.... would definitely have been a very qualified Supreme Guardian, right?"

"It’s just a pity..."

Bronya’s expression was somewhat lonely.

"It’s just a pity, there are no ifs."

"She ultimately did the wrong thing, and never repented until the end."

"However..."

"As her daughter, you can complete what she failed to do on her behalf."

"If she could see this scene, she would surely be very gratified."

"So.. work hard.. strive to become a more competent Supreme Guardian!"

"I will always be by your side and silently support you!"

Seele patted Bronya on the shoulder,

her eyes full of sincerity and encouragement.

"Ha... thank you Seele.. it’s so good to have you."

"Let us... work hard together!"

"For Belobog.. for a better tomorrow!"

In the video.

Stelle followed the guidance and found an NPC can named Brave Can.

[We have had enough of Tatarov’s devastation! We must take back our things from his treasury, Tatarov is greedy and violent, he snatched the supplies we rely on for survival, we must open this door!]

Brave Can said a few words and pointed to the door in front of Stelle.

Stelle understood in a second, stepped forward and shouted "Open Sesame".

However, before she could even finish those four words, the door opened automatically.

Only then did Stelle know that this was an automatic sensor door, but it couldn't sense trash cans!

This was clearly naked discrimination!

[The door is open.. the rumors are true, you are the savior destined to defeat Tatarov! The God of Trash sent you to distribute the tyrant’s treasure to us!]

[Ah, I have never felt as refreshed as I do now! When you raise the banner of rebellion against Tatarov, I and other oppressed cans will definitely follow by your side!]

After Brave Can finished saying these two sentences excitedly,

it called its little brothers behind it and filed into the room through the sensor door.

Subsequently, they tore open bag after bag of trash in the room,

and poured them all into their own bodies.

Just like that, Stelle obtained the first quest item.

March 7th: "Is this a bit too crazy?"

March 7th: "Who exactly is this person impersonating Sampo, why can they make up such a crazy dream."

Stelle: "No matter who it is, I think he understands me!"

Stelle: "I am the woman destined to become the God of Trash!!!"

Lumine: "Uh... hehe. Miss Stelle’s hobbies are really a bit... unique."

Paimon: "Why does Miss Stelle like trash cans so much?"

Stelle: "You wouldn't understand even if I told you, the pleasure of rummaging through trash in every different trash can is simply unprecedentedly refreshing!"

Dan Heng: "Remember to take a bath after rummaging, and then disinfect."

March 7th: "You should just go with the trash cans! (Disgusted.jpg)"