Little Gui's Livestream.
After watching the short film [The Scales of the Stoneheart Oath], Guinaifen couldn't help but feel deeply moved.
She sniffled.
Then, facing the camera, she said:
"Tomorrow and accidents…"
"You never know which will come first."
"So… family! Let's cherish the present and make the most of every moment!"
"Galaxy Music, activate!"
This is currently one of the most mainstream music apps in the universe.
Robin's new album Air Cocoon will also be released on this platform first.
A light sparkled in Guinaifen's eyes.
She bounced back quickly.
"I've already found the relevant information!"
"The BGM for our battle against Sunday in the third phase was the song 'Hope Is the Thing With Feathers,' performed by Miss Robin!"
"This song was specifically composed for Robin by Yu Ling!"
"It's said that there's another main track on this album that Yu Ling also contributed to!"
At this moment.
The top-ranked singer on the homepage... was none other than Robin!
Guinaifen clicked directly into it.
A stunning promotional poster popped up!
[A Masterpiece That Echoes Across the Universe—'Air Cocoon']
[Countdown to Release: 00:28:56]
Tears of excitement immediately welled up in Guinaifen's eyes, threatening to spill from the corners of her mouth.
Just half an hour left!
She was determined to stay on this homepage!
She wanted to be among the first to hear the new song!
The Galaxy Music App even had a dedicated waiting area.
It was somewhat like a large chat room.
It allowed fans from all corners of the universe to discuss and interact while waiting for the new song's release, ensuring they wouldn't get bored.
Guinaifen casually entered a waiting area that wasn't yet full.
It was incredibly lively inside!
...
"28 minutes left, everyone!"
"I can't wait a single second longer!"
"If I don't hear Miss Robin's new song soon, I'm going to die!"
"Wahhhh, it's finally here! I've been listening to bootleg versions online for so long, I need the full version now!"
"I'm buying a hundred copies straight away!"
"Hey, Trailblazer, hold on a second. Do you admit that Miss Robin's beauty and voice are unparalleled in the world?"
"I admit it!"
"Miss Robin, she is my Idrila!"
"I've been living just for this moment!"
...
Guinaifen had thought she was pretty enthusiastic.
But after seeing the chat content from these fans.
She realized there was no such thing as too much enthusiasm—only even more enthusiasm!
However...
Thinking back to the song she heard during the third phase of the battle.
It was filled with hope and emotion.
Little Gui's heart also warmed up!
She quickly posted a comment:
[Ahhhh, someone knock me out! I want to wake up the moment the new song is released!]
Meanwhile, in Penacony.
Acheron and Black Swan wandered like two ghosts in the narrow space between reality and the Dreamscape.
Acheron tilted her head slightly, looking into the distance.
"Another one has awakened."
There, a figure stumbled forward, leaning against the wall.
In front of them.
A door glowing with white light appeared.
The figure entered and disappeared from this narrow space.
Acheron and Black Swan knew very well.
That was someone who had spontaneously awakened from Ena's Dream.
Those who awaken come to this narrow space.
But returning to reality isn't something that can be achieved simply by one's own will.
Originally,
Black Swan had intended to take on the role of the guide.
But unexpectedly.
These awakened individuals had found their own way out!
It was as if some unseen force had tacitly approved their choice to return to reality.
Seeing this happen again, Black Swan became even more certain of her suspicions.
"It seems our Mr. Sunday is quite generous," Black Swan said with a charming smile, speaking to herself.
"He actually allowed these awakened individuals to return to reality."
"No..."
"One might even say he deliberately guided them back to reality."
"In the game's storyline, he has already failed, so naturally, he won't be so stubborn in reality," Acheron said calmly.
At that moment.
Both of them looked up simultaneously.
Although the current scene was in the hotel corridor.
Their gazes seemed to penetrate through these obstacles.
Seeing a deeper layer of reality.
"Vroom—!!!"
The sound of a train whistle echoed through the space.
Without a doubt.
The Astral Express had arrived!
Acheron immediately picked up her long sword.
One hand gripping the hilt.
Black Swan's eyes flickered slightly.
"What... are you going to do?"
"Of course, to follow the storyline and deliver a strike."
Black Swan took a deep breath.
She couldn't help but want to say, "Put the knife down!"
But fortunately, she managed to restrain herself.
In the gentlest tone possible, she said, "Miss Acheron, listen to me, let's put the knife down, okay?"
Acheron cast a puzzled glance.
Seeing that Acheron was somewhat stabilized, Black Swan continued, "In the game's storyline, the situation they faced was indeed too perilous, and it truly required you to strike a blow to help people awaken."
"But in the reality we're in now, the situation is completely different."
"Don't you see that many people have already started to wake up one after another?"
"This time, there's no need for such drastic measures."
"In my opinion, the so-called Dream of Ena has already collapsed on its own."
"Come with me."
Black Swan led Acheron around, eventually arriving at a certain floor.
Below was the hotel lobby.
The corridor they were in provided a perfect vantage point to overlook the situation below.
They could see that many people had already gathered here.
All of them were players who had voluntarily awakened from the Dream of Ena!
At this moment,
Everyone's emotions were running high.
They were excitedly sharing their previous experiences with each other.
"I'm really amazing! I woke up from the dream with my own will!"
"Hahaha, me too! I always kept the mission of the Trailblaze in mind!"
"Do you know what I experienced in the dream? I got a gold pull every ten tries, I felt like my mouth was going to twist from smiling! But after a while, it felt off. How could I, a cursed non-lucky person who always hits the pity, suddenly change my fate?"
"The dream was too good to be true. I dreamed that I was playing Honkai: Star Rail all day, but I couldn't experience the subsequent missions no matter how hard I tried!"
"Same here! Every time I wanted to progress through the new story, something else would interrupt!"
"You guys are lucky! In my dream, even Star Rail was gone! I felt a constant emptiness inside! The moment I recalled it, I realized I was in a dream!"
Above.
Hearing the players' discussions, a thoughtful expression flashed across Black Swan's face.
She murmured to herself, "Yu Ling's game—Honkai: Star Rail—is truly special."
"Even in the Dream of Ena controlled by Sunday, it was impossible to fabricate content related to the game."
"Sunday must have tried, but ultimately failed, and it instead became the trigger for the players' awakening."
Acheron overheard Black Swan's murmurs.
She chimed in,
"Yu Ling... and his game, are indeed incredible."
"I think he... is far more unreasonable than the existence of Nihility."
"So, Miss Acheron, you're also quite interested in Yu Ling?" Black Swan asked.
Acheron looked up with a deep gaze.
"Of course..."
"Originally, my destination was deep within the Black Web that separates reality and Nihility, to find the secret known as the IXth Gate."
"Now, I need to temporarily change my destination."
"To... the Xianzhou Luofu."
Black Swan slightly opened her mouth, surprised by this unexpected turn.
She couldn't help but ask, "Why Luofu?"
"Because I have a feeling."
"That Yu Ling... is there."
Upon hearing this, Black Swan was momentarily startled!
But she quickly suppressed her surprise.
Instead, a faint smile appeared on her face.
"If Miss Acheron is going to Luofu, I might... appear there as well."
"After all, wherever you are, strange and fascinating memories always seem to follow."
Acheron tilted her head slightly, glancing at Black Swan out of the corner of her eye.
"In that case, would you care to dance with me once more, Miss Black Swan?"
Black Swan: "...Six."