Chapter 46

【Welt: So only I was kept in the dark.】 After hearing Himeko's explanation, Welt couldn't help but laugh and sigh.

【Stelle: With the Galactic Baseball Hero here, nothing's a problem!】 At that moment, Stelle patted her chest, indicating she could easily handle any situation.

Seeing Stelle like this, March 7th rolled her eyes outright.

Welt then warned: 【The situation in Penacony is complex; it's better to be cautious.】

【Himeko: Who sent the invitation? What is the purpose of gathering all these factions in Penacony? And why did the family know but say nothing?... There are too many suspicious points. Before uncovering more facts, we must not act rashly.】

Himeko reviewed each question and decided on a policy of not alarming the enemy for now.

【Himeko: For now, focus on the Trainmaster's request—gather intelligence while enjoying "a good holiday." After all, Penacony is a universe-famous resort; many may never get the chance to come here.】

【Everyone, go rest. When you're ready, enter the dreamscape.】 Himeko smiled, choosing not to burden them further, and suggested they rest well first.

Hearing this, everyone nodded.

Then they scattered, each heading to places of interest.

Stelle: "Who am I? Where am I? What am I doing?"

Stelle: "Aren't we here on vacation? Why, after just entering the hotel, are we already dragged into so many conspiracies??"

After watching the video, Stelle immediately felt her head was pounding.

She had thought the next stop would simply be a vacation,

but unexpectedly, there might even be forced labor?

"Hehe, about this, we were going to tell you later."

March 7th chuckled and explained.

"So the invitation had a secret code after all?"

"Himeko, you didn't tell me such an important thing ahead of time."

Welt looked at Himeko, helplessly.

"Hehe, if I'd told you earlier, you'd have become burdened with heavy thoughts again."

"So I discussed it with March 7th and the others, and we decided to tell you once we arrived."

"Who knew it got exposed right away." Himeko watched the video and shook her head with a wry smile.

Hu Tao: "By the way, is this what the adult world is like?"

Hu Tao: "From just a few sentences and a few details, you've deduced so much!"

Hu Tao: "How on earth did you do it? This is insane!"

Yan: "That's right, that's right—I didn't notice anything unusual when I watched the video."

Yan: "But after Himeko Young Lady and Welt Mr.'s analysis, I realized—they'd already clashed with each other in that very moment!"

Yelan: "Welt Mr. and Himeko Young Lady's counter-surveillance skills are strong, and their grasp of key details is extremely precise."

Furina: "Are you focusing on the wrong thing?"

Furina: "Shouldn't we be discussing what the family's conspiracy is?"

Sandgold: "Furina Young Lady is right—the family should clarify what exactly is going on."

The Nightingale: "The family would never harm any of our esteemed guests! There must be another reason!"

The Nightingale: "Please give me some time—I'll investigate the truth with my brother and give you all a reasonable explanation."

Sunday: "The Nightingale is right—the family will give you all a satisfying answer. Please trust us."

Paimon: "I believe in Miss The Nightingale and Mr. Sunday! From their demeanor, they don't seem like people who'd plot schemes!"

Gulliver: "Hehe, Miss Paimon, you can't judge a person by their appearance!"

Gulliver: "How do you know that beneath a splendid exterior isn't hiding a... unprecedented ambition?"

Sunday: "Oh? Mr. Gulliver... seems to have something specific in mind?"

Penacony, Sunday's expression darkened slightly upon hearing Gulliver's words.

Gulliver: "Esteemed Lord of the Oak Clan, please don't misunderstand—I'm merely warning Miss Paimon, not targeting you."

Huo Hua: "Hehehe~ How interesting~ Chicken-wing boy, did this man's words hurt you?"

Stelle: "Alright, alright, stop arguing!"

Stelle: "With the Galactic Baseball Hero here, no matter who started this conspiracy, my bat will crush it mercilessly!"

March 7th: "That's a great line! I support you!"

Flowing Fire: "Support +1!"

Cafca: "Support +2!"

Silver Wolf: "Support +3!"

"Hmph, interesting—the scent of conspiracy is spreading."

In the Hearth Home, the servant swirled the wine in his glass,

wearing an intrigued expression.

"Father, do you think this conspiracy is orchestrated by the family?"

Lin Ni, beside the servant, pondered for a moment before asking this question.

"Hard to say—the clues are still too few to determine the truth."

"But... this so-called family is definitely involved!"

The wine rolled along the glass wall,

and the servant's words echoed in Lin Ni's ears.

"Master, is Sunday a bad person?"

Ao Cang Mountain,

on a stone bench near the pond,

Shen He sat here, asking a graceful large bird beside her.

"What is a good person? What is a bad person?"

"That depends on how you define him."

Liu Yun Jiefeng Zhenjun flapped her wings once.

She turned the question back to Shen He.

"Hmm... someone who does not harm others is a good person," Shen He said after thinking for a while.

"Then, in your view, is he a good person or a bad person?" Liu Yun asked again.

"Hmm... probably a good person?"

"He is humble and courteous, carries himself with the manner of a gentleman—he should be a good person."

Sunday's previous conduct led Shen He to regard him as a good person.

"From the surface, that is indeed true."

"But a thousand people have a thousand faces—and a thousand hearts!"

"Sometimes what a person reveals may be vastly different from their true self!"

"Therefore..."

"He may also be a bad person."

Liu Yun, who had watched the flow of centuries for over a thousand years,

understood human hearts far better than Shen He.

Thus, in her view, merely observing Sunday's actions could not determine whether he was good or bad.

"I have learned," Shen He nodded, feeling she had gained another lesson.

"Brother, what do you think of this matter?"

At the Shinri Residence of the Shinsen Guild,

Shinri Ayaka and Shinri Ayato were engaged in discussion.

"Hehe, my view is that the timing has not yet come, and the situation remains unclear."

"From the current situation, no faction has yet reached the point of truly stepping onto the stage."

"Therefore, glimpsing only fragments cannot accurately reveal what kind of conspiracy lies hidden within."

"Yet, the siblings, Mr. Sunday and Young Lady Chatper, give me a most intriguing feeling."