Chapter 273: The Huang Quan and Black Swan animated short [Dance of the Eternal Void] has been released!!!

As the perspective returns to Stelle, everyone finally recovers their senses.

The Luo Fu Xianzhou.

The players gathered in the teahouse are currently discussing it with great enthusiasm.

"This companion mission has a massive amount of information."

"Black Swan said in the dream bubble, '【There is no death in the sweet dream of Penacony; this is the promise of the Family and the protection of 【Harmony】. Even a Memokeeper cannot break this barrier】.' If that's the case, then what is the situation with the deaths of Firefly and Miss Robin?"

"Was Black Swan's guess wrong? Or is it that... the deaths of Miss Firefly and Miss Robin are not true deaths?"

"Damn, I really hope Black Swan's guess wasn't wrong."

"Same here."

"The mission name 'Masquerade Duet' also has several layers of meaning."

"At first, seeing Black Swan, I thought it referred to the confrontation between Black Swan as the detective/decoder and Sparkle as the mastermind behind the scenes. I didn't expect it to actually refer to Sparkle and Sampo using Black Swan's psychology from the very beginning, leading to the wrong final answer."

"After all, if it weren't for the very end, we wouldn't have dared to be certain that Sampo had really come to Penacony. Before that, who could have been 100% sure that this Sampo wasn't Sparkle in disguise?"

"There's more. Sparkle inviting Black Swan to dance (cooperate) afterwards is the final explanation for this 【Masquerade Duet】, right?"

"But in the end, Black Swan didn't agree to Sparkle's dance (cooperation)."

"Come to think of it, after Black Swan refused at that time, the atmosphere between the two sides instantly became solemn. I thought they were going to tear off their masks directly."

"What's even more chilling is Black Swan's final move—modifying memories without a sound. Even Sparkle and Sampo didn't notice. The Memokeepers of the Garden of Recollection are truly terrifying."

"I'm actually more curious about one thing: who would be Black Swan's ideal dance partner?"

"Indeed. Could it be Aventurine? Doesn't look like it. After bringing the Trailblazer to Aventurine earlier, their cooperation seemed to end right there."

"Sigh, I don't get it! I've discovered that although Black Swan's personality is more daunting compared to Aventurine and Sparkle, after this mission, I realized that the seemingly elegant and gentle Black Swan is the truly most mysterious one."

"That's right. Sparkle and Aventurine—their personalities, behavior, and speech are all exposed. As long as you've had contact with them, you won't let your guard down. Black Swan, on the other hand, gains your trust before you even realize it."

"Just like when Black Swan brought the Trailblazer to Aventurine earlier, who could have known that this was a cooperation between Black Swan and Aventurine?"

"Come to think of it, could Black Swan's dance partner be someone from the Astral Express? After all, they also have a cooperation?"

Somewhere in the universe.

Sparkle watches the game plot where her memories were toyed with by Black Swan and hums, "The Memokeeper's methods are truly hard to guard against. But my dear, don't be too happy too soon. Not every dance partner is as kind and friendly as Lady Sparkle."

Where the Astral Express crew is located.

March 7th stares blankly at her phone. Black Swan's final move makes her heart palpitate involuntarily: "Is this what a Memokeeper is? I don't want to have my memories modified without even knowing it."

Dan Heng and Welt Yang see things more deeply. Whether it's the three cases designed by Sparkle or some details in the mission, it seems to be telling the players some kind of information.

It's just that for now, it's impossible to be 100% sure.

Just as everyone is discussing things heatedly, they suddenly discover there is a follow-up easter egg.

【After Stelle leaves the Dream-Selling Shop, the scene shifts to a bar counter, where Sparkle and Sampo are also present.】

【Sparkle sighs: "... Seriously, I wouldn't actually do anything to her."】

【Sampo doesn't care at all and says: "Forget about that Memokeeper. Let's talk about my business. I've done the favors I was supposed to do, as agreed—"】

【"Shouldn't you return my 【Mask】 to me now?"】

【From their conversation, it can be inferred that this time is indeed after Black Swan modified their memories and they have recovered.】

【And Sampo seems to have helped Sparkle only because of the item called 【Mask】.】

【Sparkle reveals a wicked smile: "Since when do the Masked Fools also have to keep their promises?"】

【Immediately, Sparkle looks at Sampo's surprised expression and laughs: "—Haha, just kidding! I love seeing that look on your face. Take it, the key to the tavern cellar is in the third barrel on the left. Don't say I gave it to you."】

【"But, Sampo... after so long, why did you suddenly think of taking back the mask? This isn't like the you I know..."】

【"Let me guess—a catastrophe is coming to Jarilo-VI, right?"】

【Sampo smiles and says meaningfully: "As for that, I cannot say. But I really like a sentence you once said—【A good show is about to begin; those who don't make it to the stage can only retreat to the wings】—it makes a lot of sense."】

【"Occasionally, I, old Sampo, also want to go on stage and make a fool of myself."】

【Sparkle hears this, sighs lightly, and looks at Sampo with a mysterious smile: "If you run out of tricks, remember to contact me. I'm a person who values friendship."】

【Sampo politely declines: "No thanks. If you stay far away from Belobog, that would be a huge help to me. After all, the 【Elation】 that Miss Sparkle pursues... Sampo dare not compliment it."】

【Sampo finishes speaking, turns around, and says goodbye: "I'm off. Say hello to Giovanni for me."】

【Regarding Sampo's words, Sparkle seems not to care and replies to the final remark: "Got it, I was just saying it casually, don't take it seriously. One after another, they're all like this..."】

【"—Why be so serious?"】

【Afterwards, when the perspective returns to Stelle, Sparkle impersonates Black Swan again for a round of telecommunications fraud, but after being seen through by Stelle, she disappears.】

【Later, when the real Black Swan sends a letter, it even gives Stelle PTSD.】

Livestream room.

"Good grief, hearing Sparkle's last sentence, I even felt for a moment that Sparkle might be a bit lonely. I didn't expect her to pull a telecommunications fraud right after."

"Masked Fool kid, don't be deceived by Lady Sparkle's cute appearance."

"Hahahaha, even old Sampo can't accept Miss Sparkle's path of 【Elation】. It shows just how brutal Miss Sparkle is."

"I'm actually still concerned about Sampo. From his words, it seems Belobog is still in crisis."

"Maybe it will be released in subsequent content."

And at Su Chen's place, while everyone is playing and discussing, the heat required for the next version has also been reached.

In an instant, the relevant content falls into Su Chen's hands.

"Hmm~ no rush, no rush. Let's release a PV to warm up first." Su Chen strokes his chin and thinks: "Hmm, the first one will be you. Aren't you curious about Black Swan's dance partner? Well, here it comes."

Thinking of Black Swan, who has always been elegant and mysterious in the eyes of every player, showing that kind of look, the corners of Su Chen's mouth are almost unable to suppress their crazy upward curve.

And on Kafka's side, she receives the latest message at the same time, a smile appearing on her face: "Everyone, Su Chen has released new content again. Why don't we take a look?"

The livestream room instantly boils over—

"I was still worrying about when the follow-up version would come. Isn't it here now?"

"Kafka Mama, serve it up quickly."

"Hehe, I also discovered it seems to be a brand new PV. Hmm~ an animated short!"

"I saw it too, haha, looking forward to it."

"The cover is Acheron. Could it be Acheron's story?"

"That's great. So far, it seems only Acheron's identity is still hidden."

"Hmm, from the moment Aventurine pointed his suspicion at Acheron, I guessed that Acheron is probably not a simple Galaxy Ranger."

Amidst everyone's curiosity and anticipation, Kafka clicks on the video to play it.

【In the livestream screen, on a fluctuating sea of blood, Black Swan's voice rings out softly—】

【"Memory is no different from the deep sea. Never gaze at the sea surface on a starless night."】

Many people hear this voice and can't help but complain.

"Sparkle's companion mission has Black Swan, and Acheron's short film still has Black Swan. Are Memokeepers just this willful?"

"Hahahaha, I noticed it too. Black Swan seems to be everywhere."

【As the scene comes to a tavern with flickering lights, Black Swan's exquisite face gazes at Acheron, and she says with a calm, faint smile: "Waiting for someone?"】

【Acheron lifts her gaze to look at Black Swan but doesn't speak, only shaking her head.】

【Black Swan sees this, slowly reaches out her hand, and invites: "Then... would you like to dance with me?"】

【In Black Swan's line of sight, Acheron silently lifts her hand and accepts this invitation.】

Where the Astral Express crew is located.

March 7th realizes: "So, the dance partner Miss Black Swan mentioned in Sparkle's companion mission is Miss Acheron?"

Stelle nods blankly: "Seems like it."