And last! 30 chapters done, so easy... didn't even made me sweat... well Hope you guys enjoyed it! Back to regular update tomorrow!
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Chapter 275: Feathered Spirit, come out and give us our compensation
"Lord Sunday! Gallagher is indeed in cahoots with the Memory Zone Meme 'Something Unto Death'!"
"We followed the tracks we set up earlier to pursue Gallagher, forcing him deep into the Dreamscape…"
"Just as we were about to successfully capture the suspect, 'Something Unto Death' suddenly appeared! It took Gallagher and broke through our encirclement!"
"Then both of them vanished into the depths of the Dreamscape!"
Sunday's expression was grave.
He looked at the report handed over by his subordinate.
Among them was a photographic record.
The Bloodhounds had captured the precious moment of the arrest!
In the photo.
'Something Unto Death' had wrapped Gallagher up, like the staunchest of guardians.
One man and one meme,
breaking through the encirclement with absolute power.
"It seems the evidence is irrefutable."
"Gallagher is indeed the master of 'Something Unto Death' and the mastermind behind death in Penacony."
"This person is extremely dangerous. No matter where he flees, the Family will surely bring him to justice and provide an explanation to the players across the entire universe!"
Sunday's words were resonant and powerful.
He looked exactly like someone who "cannot coexist with the forces of evil."
"Since the true culprit has been locked onto, he must be busy fleeing in panic right now, with no time to prepare his murder plans."
"The Astral Express crew, and the guests from the galaxy… why not stay in Penacony for a while? It would also allow me, on behalf of the Family, to make up for the poor hospitality of the past few days."
Mr. Yang said: "Since Mr. Sunday has put it that way, we naturally won't stand by idly."
"If we discover any clues regarding Gallagher in the Dreamscape, we will share them with the Family as much as possible."
Sunday nodded with a smile: "The strength of you all is naturally beyond doubt."
"Then many thanks to you all."
His gaze intentionally lingered on Acheron for a moment.
At the scene.
Due to the progression of the main storyline.
The suspicions against Acheron and Aventurine had already been cleared.
Including even Sunday…
After all, in the final plot, Sunday was backstabbed, confirming his status as a victim.
Some of the suspicious gazes towards Sunday had now quieted down.
Some chose to return to their rooms to enter the Dreamscape.
Others approached Aventurine.
Aventurine's plot was just too brilliant.
So much so that Aventurine was incredibly popular right now!
People wanting to talk to him lined up in long queues!
And Aventurine was accepting everyone.
Chatting and laughing there.
He even started signing autographs!
The atmosphere here was previously tense, but now it felt like a stock exchange.
March 7th patted Stelle's shoulder: "Let's go back to our room first~"
"Sunday said he upgraded us to a luxurious VIP suite. I want to go see what's up!"
"Didn't Uncle Yang say we'd help look for Gallagher?"
"That's the Family's main job! They are the professionals when it comes to catching people in the Dreamscape."
"Even if we are the protagonists, we can't just rush to do the next quest without stopping like in the game…"
"I haven't had a good rest in a long time~"
Stelle chuckled: "Makes sense!"
"Acheron is right next door, the sense of security is top-notch."
"Let's get a good night's sleep first…"
"Hopefully, I'll wake up to the good news that the true culprit has been caught."
......
Dreamflux Reef.
Amidst a black shadow.
'Something Unto Death' wrapped around Gallagher and appeared in a clearing.
Gallagher waved his hand.
He had some battle scars on his body, but he didn't pay them much mind.
"Thanks, Sleepie."
'Something Unto Death' waved its tentacles, responding to Gallagher.
Then it vanished into the shadows.
Gallagher leaned against the railing.
He took out a lighter and lit a cigarette.
After taking a puff.
He sighed.
"Didn't expect… this day to come so soon."
His gaze revealed a trace of vicissitudes.
Before.
When the plot of "Honkai: Star Rail" arrived at Penacony, he had a premonition.
Once his fictional identity was exposed, it meant his existence was about to dissipate.
This is the… original sin of a member of the Path of Enigmata.
And now.
This secret has been exposed directly in the game.
It's not just one person who knows…
Players across the entire universe know this fact!
Gallagher stroked his stubble.
He estimated.
He had less than half a day left.
"When a fox dies, it turns its head toward its home hill."
For an old dog, the same logic applies.
He adjusted his tie.
Gallagher had already chosen his burial place…
No,
to be precise.
He would directly "evaporate from the world."
He wouldn't even leave behind a corpse or a cenotaph.
"Indeed, everything is because of the whims of fate."
It's just a pity.
He likely won't have time to guide the Astral Express crew to discover the truth of Penacony anymore.
"However… in the subsequent plot, the true legacy of Mikhail should still be revealed, right?"
He smiled.
In that case.
He could finally rest easy.
Suddenly!
Gallagher frowned.
His gaze shifted to another railing nearby.
A man's figure was leaning there lazily, admiring the night view of Dreamflux Reef.
There was definitely no one there before.
Gallagher could be certain of that.
Intuition told him.
This person was not simple!
And definitely not a member of the Family!
His body was completely devoid of that nauseating scent of Harmony.
"Who are you…?"
"Do you want to live?" the man suddenly asked.
Gallagher was stunned.
Under the dim light.
Only the cigarette butt in his hand flickered.
"This world is still quite beautiful."
"I really like this saying—[ Reach the ending by your own will ]."
Gallagher snuffed out the cigarette butt.
He tossed it into the trash can opposite him.
"Isn't this a famous line from 'Star Rail'? What, are you going to say you're Feathered Spirit next?"
The man smiled slightly.
"I am certainly not, but you can consider me his spokesperson."
"Feathered Spirit exposed your secret in the game, so he intends to give you some [ compensation ]."
"You make it sound so real."
Gallagher clearly didn't believe it.
And the man turned his head away.
Everything just now seemed like a joke.
However.
What Gallagher couldn't see was.
In the man's line of sight, a water-blue system panel appeared before him.
He was selecting corresponding items in the dazzling system store.
"Hmm?"
"What is this?!"
Lin Yu's attention was mainly focused on the gold-quality items.
And one item that refreshed in this row.
Not only was it gold-colored in the background.
It also had a layer of red on the outer ring.
It seemed different from the previous legendary items!
Such specific items often had some special rules, so Lin Yu immediately clicked to view it.
[ "Honkai: Star Rail" Game Ranking Board: By publishing a ranking board and letting players vote, those who make the list will gain a chance to have one wish fulfilled ]
[ Current assignable ranking boards: Skill Effects Ranking, Strength Ranking, Villain Ranking ]
"A chance to have one wish fulfilled?"
"This effect is truly heaven-defying…"
"Can it fulfill any wish?"
[ Except for wishes that would cause adverse effects to the host ]
[ Before the wish takes effect, it must be adjusted and approved by the host ].