Penacony, The Reverie Hotel…
Following Dan Heng, Boothill returned to The Reverie Hotel once again under the identity of a Nameless.
"Welcome to The Reverie Hotel, esteemed guests. Is there anything I can do for you?" The Reverie Hotel receptionist Ellie smiled as she stepped forward to greet them.
She had some impression of this cowboy-like guest Boothill. If she remembered correctly, he was the person from yesterday who claimed to be a Galaxy Ranger but had no invitation letter.
As for the person beside him, although she didn't know his exact identity, judging from his bearing and attire, this man was definitely no ordinary individual.
"Hello, we are Nameless from the Astral Express. We would like to check in. Could you please handle the procedures for us?" Dan Heng spoke calmly.
"Huh? You are from the Astral Express? But before this, you should have already…"
A long time ago, the Astral Express should have already completed their check-in procedures. Ellie had a very deep impression of this, because the person who handled the procedures for the Express at that time was her superior.
The Astral Express was renowned and held high status. Even the Family Head Sunday had personally come forward to meet them.
Seeing Ellie's somewhat puzzled expression, Dan Heng naturally understood what she was thinking and continued to explain.
"That is correct. Before this, some of my companions had already completed the check-in procedures. My name is 'Dan Heng'. You can check the system. The Reverie Hotel's database should have my personal information."
"I see. Please wait a moment."
Ellie nodded, then instructed her colleague in charge of the registration system to verify Dan Heng's information.
The Reverie Hotel was the most luxurious dream hotel in Penacony and was directly controlled by the Family. Therefore, its system operated extremely quickly. After just a few seconds, Dan Heng's information appeared.
"Mr. Dan Heng, your information has been verified. However, there is one point I hope you can clarify. With the Charmony Festival approaching, we must be cautious. Please understand."
"Of course." Dan Heng nodded slightly.
"It's like this. Your companion mentioned that your itinerary had changed temporarily, which is why you were unable to attend this Charmony Festival. But now you…"
Ellie asked. Although she had already confirmed Dan Heng's identity, she still wanted to inquire further for safety's sake.
However, before she could finish her question, Boothill, who had been standing quietly beside them listening to the conversation, suddenly interrupted.
"Hah! The plan changed again, didn't it? Miss Receptionist, I think you should understand that plans can never keep up with changes. No one can predict what will happen in the future, right?"
"Uh… may I ask who you are, sir?"
Even though her words were interrupted by Boothill, receptionist Ellie did not get annoyed. As a well-trained receptionist, she still smiled and asked Boothill.
"I am also a Nameless from the Astral Express. My name is Welt Yang."
Boothill crossed his arms and gave the receptionist Welt's name. This was something he and Dan Heng had agreed on long ago.
Originally, the Astral Express check-in list included both Welt and Dan Heng. However, the latter chose to stay behind, while the former had been sucked into spatial turbulence after releasing a simulated black hole inside the True Stagnant Shadow and was currently staying on the Xianzhou Luofu.
"Uh… you are Mr. Welt?"
Ellie reached up to wipe the sweat from her forehead. Although she had never met Welt and didn't know what kind of person he was, a woman's intuition told her that the person in front of her was definitely not Mr. Welt.
"What? If I'm not Welt, does that mean you are Welt?"
Boothill snorted coldly, his expression turning slightly unfriendly, seemingly dissatisfied with Ellie's questioning.
"This… I'm sorry, that was rude of me. I will now process your check-in. However, before that, I need to contact your companions."
In the end, the receptionist did not pursue the matter further. Since he said he was Welt, then he was. After all, he was brought here by a real Nameless. Even if something went wrong later, the responsibility would not fall on her.
"Mm, then I'll trouble you."
"No need to be polite. It's my duty. Please wait here for a moment."
Ellie bowed slightly to the two of them, then turned around to handle the check-in procedures for Boothill and Dan Heng.
After the receptionist left, Boothill extended his modified mechanical arm and gave Dan Heng a heavy pat on the shoulder.
"Hahaha, Brother Dan Heng, the name of you Nameless really works wonders! If I didn't have the identity of a Galaxy Ranger, I would really want to join your Astral Express!"
"No need."
To Boothill's words, Mr. Dan Heng's response was that the Astral Express was too small a temple to accommodate a big Buddha like him.
After about a minute, receptionist Ellie walked back gracefully and spoke to Dan Heng and Boothill.
"You two, I have already confirmed with your companions. Welcome. Here are your room cards and Dreamscape Passports. Please keep them safe."
"Hahaha! Thanks! I'll head in first!"
Taking the Dreamscape Passport from the receptionist's hand, Boothill waved and walked ahead into the reception area of The Reverie Hotel.
"Thank you." Dan Heng also took his Dreamscape Passport. However, after seeing the room number on the card, he paused slightly, raised his head, and asked Ellie in front of him.
"I would like to ask, what are my companions' room numbers?"
"Please wait a moment, let me check for you… Mm, Miss Himeko, Miss Stelle, and Miss March 7th have rooms next to each other: 256, 257, and 258. However…"
A trace of hesitation appeared on receptionist Ellie's face, as if she was debating whether to tell Dan Heng something.
"However what?"
Dan Heng frowned slightly.
"However, we are currently unable to contact these three companions of yours."
Ellie spread her hands and answered honestly.
"What does that mean?"
Dan Heng's frown deepened, and a hint of displeasure entered his tone. Hadn't she just said she had confirmed with his companions? Now she said she couldn't contact them. What exactly was going on? Was she playing with him?
"Ah, Mr. Dan Heng, please don't misunderstand. I did contact your companion just now, but it wasn't Miss Himeko and the other two. It was Mr. Yun Fan."
Seeing Dan Heng's expression sour, Ellie quickly waved her hands, realizing he might have misunderstood.
"I tried contacting Miss Himeko and the others just now, but unfortunately, their communications seem to have been cut off. The only thing I can confirm is that they are still inside the Dreamscape."
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