Chapter 497

【After all, for Black Swan, grasping the measure and timing is something she can do with ease.】

【Looking at Dan Heng, whose expression gradually darkened, and Welt Yang, whose brows were slowly furrowing, Black Swan smiled and said: "Let's not digress. If the Astral Express is currently in urgent need of a special Trailblazing journey to replenish 【power】 for its engines—"】

【"Have you all perhaps considered? If your destination for this trip is a world that even the renowned Akivili never reached... ~"】

【"If you could lay down a brand-new Silver Rail in the universe, then the Express would likely never have to worry about energy again."】

The Luo Fu Xianzhou.

Inside a teahouse where players gather.

An adult Xianzhou man looked at what Black Swan said in the game and couldn't help but look shocked: "This really is a bold approach."

The companion beside the adult Xianzhou man also said: "Such an approach probably isn't simple, right?"

A player at another table suddenly said: "However, speaking of this, I'm reminded of the Nameless one that Miss Huang Quan met at Erebos."

The Foxian woman also nodded and said: "That girl named Fulibas, right? She also had the ambition to trailblaze to places even Akivili had never reached."

The Foxian woman's best friend sighed and said: "Although I only learned about this Nameless one through Miss Huang Quan's words and the story of the 【Diverging Deepwater Pioneer】 relic set, I still can't help but sigh at her ending."

The adult Xianzhou man sighed and said: "Sigh! But if it really is possible to trailblaze to a place even Akivili couldn't reach, as Miss Black Swan said, it would indeed solve the Astral Express's 【fuel】 problem."

Other players also pondered: "It's just, in that case, which place should be chosen? The risks involved would likely increase by an unknown amount."

A Foxian man at another table said: "But I feel that, given the temperament of Mr. Welt and the others, the plan proposed by Miss Black Swan is clearly very feasible. As for danger and the unknown, that has never been a problem for Trailblazers."

The Astral Express.

Parlor Car.

Himeko looked at the proposal Black Swan made in the game's plot and said thoughtfully: "Arrive at a brand-new world that even Akivili didn't reach, and lay down a new Silver Rail?"

"This is indeed a very challenging and effective method."

"It's just that although the galaxy is vast, finding a world that hasn't been trailblazed is truly rare."

Pom-Pom stomped its little feet back and forth, walking with a 【pitter-patter】 sound, also struggling and thinking: "From the perspective of effectiveness, if a Silver Rail connecting to a new world could really be laid, it could indeed solve the Astral Express's 【fuel】 power problem, but Pom..."

Himeko looked at Pom-Pom and comforted it: "Conductor, no need to rush, we still have time to consider."

【In the game's plot, March 7th heard Black Swan's words and also revealed a look of shock, saying: "Trailblaze to a world that even Akivili hasn't been to... Is this really possible?"】

【Welt Yang looked at Black Swan and said solemnly: "Continue, Memokeeper. The destination you speak of, what kind of world is it?"】

【Welt knew in his heart that since Black Swan would propose this plan, she must have already chosen the destination.】

【The facts were just as Welt Yang thought. Seeing Welt Yang's inquiry, Black Swan smiled slightly, turned, and walked to the window of the guest room car, saying faintly: "A world whose existence is unknown to the vast majority of people in the universe..."】

【"A world that is difficult to observe from the outside and can only be reflected by the realm of the Garden of Recollection..."】

【"A world entangled and bound by three Paths, with an uncertain fate..."】

【"【The Eternal Land, Omphalos】."】

【Just after Black Swan said this unfamiliar name, and everyone wanted to hear more about this world, the perspective shifted to another side along with a black screen.】

【Aventurine's voice rang out softly here, saying: "I hope I'm not too late, child."】

【In the scene, inside a dim room.】

【Since the final battle in Penacony, Sunday had been bound here by chains and shackles, clearly imprisoned by the Family.】

【Looking at Aventurine appearing before him, perhaps because he hadn't spoken for a long time, Sunday's voice was hoarse and low, no longer possessing his former high spirits and confident demeanor—】

【"... I didn't expect it to be you."】

Livestream room.

"The perspective changed just like that?"

"It wouldn't be directed by Sparkle again, would it!"

"I still want to know information about 【The Eternal Land, Omphalos】 that Miss Black Swan mentioned?"

"My heart is itching now that the plot perspective has changed."

"Wait, isn't this Sunday?"

"And Lady Aventurine."

"Holy crap! It's Brother Sunday!"

"What Brother Sunday, it's Brother Seven-Rest!"

"You guys, that's enough. No matter what, Sunday is a truly noble and good person. Falling into this situation is truly sigh-inducing."

"Sigh~ Brother Sunday, if you hadn't been so extreme, you would still be the head of the Oak Family now."

"If Sunday hadn't chosen 【Order】, but instead solved the Stellaron crisis in Penacony together with everyone on the Astral Express, how good would that have been."

"Perhaps this wish could be realized in the Dream of Ena."

"Mr. Sunday looks really down-and-out now. It's hard to imagine he is the elegant and handsome Oak Family head we saw when we first arrived in Penacony."

【In the game's plot, Aventurine looked around, and finally her gaze landed on Sunday, saying with some emotion: "You don't know how many sentries the Family set up; how difficult it must be to get you out of here?"】

【Hearing this, Sunday smiled lightly, with a lonely and indifferent attitude, saying: "It seems my time has come?"】

【However, Sunday was clearly wrong this time.】

【Aventurine heard Sunday's words, and at first seemed a bit puzzled, saying: "I don't quite understand what you mean. What 【time】 are you talking about?"】

【Sunday said in a cold tone: "Negotiations, interrogations, or a full-blown lynching... My fate depends entirely on you, Lady Aventurine."】

【"At this point, why bother pretending to be kind and giving a dying man a chance to speak?"】

【Aventurine looked at the current Sunday, smiled slightly, and said: "Even after falling from your high position, your posture is still quite good. I'm very happy to see you so energetic."】

【Seeing Aventurine's evasive words, Sunday frowned slightly and said impatiently: "Don't use riddles to insult my dignity again. Did you come to see me specifically just to satisfy your own vicious vanity?"】

【Aventurine still smiled without changing her expression, looked at Sunday, and said: "Of course not. I came to fulfill your sister's wish and provide an absolutely generous deal—it just depends on whether you are willing to accept it."】

【Hearing Aventurine mention his sister, Sunday's voice couldn't help but soften a lot, and he asked in surprise and doubt: "Robin...?"】

Livestream room.

"Woooo, Sunday's tone softened instantly when he heard Robin. The bond between these siblings is truly enviable."

"What kind of god-tier sibling bond is this? He really, I'm crying to death."

"Wait, Lady Aventurine mentioned Robin here. Could it be that they reached a deal in secret?"

"I said don't play games like King Crimson, now you're confused, right."

"Quick tip, remember when Aventurine was negotiating with Old Duke, Aventurine and Robin had a meeting?"

"And after the negotiation ended, Aventurine also mentioned from the side that being able to break through Old Duke's defenses so quickly was thanks to the information Robin provided—Penacony can no longer guarantee the safety of the dream."

"I remember now, Aventurine also said this is an exchange, and she will also do one thing for Robin. Could it be getting Sunday out?"

"That must be it. Miss Robin's move is truly killing two birds with one stone. She not only resolved the conflict between the Family and the IPC, letting Penacony end in the most peaceful and stable way, but also saved her brother. Having achieved her wish, I have to say, this is truly a good move."

"The bond between these siblings is truly moving."

"That 【poison】—is it the intelligence that death does not exist in Penacony's dream?"

【In the game's plot, Aventurine looked at the silent Sunday and said: "【To build a true paradise where everyone can find peace】, that is the promise between you two siblings, right?"】

【"If I say you still have a chance to realize this promise... would you be willing to talk to me?"】

【Aventurine's sudden appearance, Robin's news, and their dreams—all of this came too suddenly. Even Sunday found it difficult to answer for a moment and could only respond with silence.】

【Seeming to see through Sunday's heart, Aventurine didn't urge him, but smiled and said: "I know this question is very heavy, so you don't need to agree to me right now."】

【Speaking of this, Aventurine said in a relaxed tone: "Let's go, you are free, Chosen One who tried to transcend your duty. Break your own wings, go to the human world, walk on the earth, and see the true appearance of this world."】

Livestream room.

"In a way, what Aventurine said still makes some sense, for Sunday."

"Although Sunday did see a lot of the struggles and powerlessness of the weak in Penacony, and he did think about it, his position was too high, and his views were ultimately extreme and one-sided, which is why he ended up in this situation."

"Compared to that, it was clearly a shared wish. Why did Miss Robin move in the opposite direction to Sunday? It's because Miss Robin saw too much in many worlds in the galaxy—that human nobility and baseness coexist, and strength and weakness are not as simple as they appear on the surface."

"Yeah, although I agree with and admire Mr. Sunday's philosophy and mindset, I can only shake my head at his methods."

"From Lady Aventurine's words, it can be seen that she actually understands Sunday's situation, which is why she said these things."

"I have to say, Lady Aventurine is truly insightful."

【However, Sunday was clearly unwilling to accept the IPC's attitude. Sunday naturally understood that all the sweetness and preferential treatment were silently marked with a price in unknown places.】

【Sunday, with his head hanging low, said coldly: "I will not accept your charity."】

【Aventurine didn't care about Sunday's attitude and still said calmly: "I said, this is a deal, and you don't need to respond immediately. Harvest doesn't happen overnight, and what I'm best at is waiting. The sweet dream is still continuing, the night is still long, and you have plenty of time to consider."】

【Finally, seeming to remember something, Aventurine said: "Ah, let me give you one last piece of advice before we part—consider it advice from someone who has been there..."】

【"Life is short, don't miss a good opportunity."】

【Following Aventurine's last sentence, the game returned to the guest room car where they were before.】

【Goodbye, Penacony—Stranger in a Strange Land—Completed.】

【Thus, all the main storylines regarding Penacony so far have concluded.】

【As for the subsequent plot, there is only a 【Intermission - To know what happens next, please wait for the next installment】 sign.】