Chapter 209 - 208: Aventurine Loses Three Chips! Is That You, Mei?

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[I've climbed the wall, feeling good.] Just after descending from the wall, Little Gui couldn't help but let out a sigh. "This game is really keeping up with the times; it's already introduced three-dimensional maps…" The space she was in now was a luxurious hall, somewhat resembling a hotel lobby. In each sofa area, familiar figures were present. Acheron explained, "These voices… are just shadows of the Dreamscape. Pay them no mind." But Guinaifen didn't think so! Because right in front of her, she saw the Stellaron Hunters! Silver Wolf and Sam! She immediately approached the two. She had seen Silver Wolf many times before—an old acquaintance. But this was her first time seeing Sam in the game. "Finally, I've seen Sam's in-game appearance!" "Look at the texture of the Metal, the details of the armor, the explosive sense of power!" "Silver Wolf standing next to her looks like a figurine, haha…" And these "shadows" weren't just present here. They also had conversations among themselves. Silver Wolf asked Sam, "How do you plan to get them involved?" Sam replied, "By revealing the truth in full. They'll naturally come." After the conversation ended, the two figures vanished. This made Guinaifen even more certain of her speculation. "These Dreamscape shadows must be some kind of foreshadowing! They're closely related to the reasons why various factions are coming to Penacony!" Beside the central memory essence stood Sunday and Robin. Sunday said, "The stage of the Charmony Festival belongs only to you, sister." "But if I can't sing… what's the point of the stage?" Guinaifen was startled. "Can't sing?" "Is that literal? Or is there some force in the Charmony Festival preventing Miss Robin from singing?" "Ah, it's a pity they disappeared right after the dialogue…" Beside them stood Aventurine and Ratio. Ratio asked in a sarcastic tone, "What makes you think you can win, damn gambler?" "Three chips are enough. All or nothing." Seeing this person appear, Little Gui was momentarily stunned. Meanwhile, the barrage of comments immediately erupted with excitement! ... "Godfather!" "And Aventurine!" "As expected, Aventurine also appeared in the Penacony storyline…" "Aventurine teamed up with the Godfather? Isn't this an instant win?" "The Godfather will crush it instantly!" "The company's desire to reclaim Penacony is an open secret." "Oh no, now whenever I see Aventurine, that song automatically plays in my head… 'Outside the car window, this night~'" ... Within the family, Sunday witnessed this scene. A thoughtful expression appeared on his face. The company's intention to reclaim Penacony was practically an open declaration. Yet, their Messenger—Aventurine—claimed to possess three chips. "This must be some kind of metaphor…" "It shouldn't refer to concrete items but rather to different factions." "The Astral Express group corresponds to one of them…" "The Memokeeper from the Garden of Recollection is another." "As for the last chip, could it be the Stellaron Hunters… or the Masked Fools?" "Hmm… If this person can truly unite and utilize all three factions, it might significantly impact Ena's Dream plan." "Indeed, he's not to be underestimated." ... In the Hotel Lobby, Aventurine was unaware. The Mr. Sunday who had just left had already strategically marked him as a formidable enemy. Upon hearing the line at the very beginning of the storyline— "Three chips are enough. All or nothing." His heart immediately skipped a beat! He couldn't help but complain inwardly. Yu Ling… is this how you handle things? The storyline hasn't even started yet. And you've already revealed my scheme? "Phew…" However, Aventurine was still Aventurine. After taking a light breath, he maintained a calm and composed demeanor on the surface. No matter the actual situation, he had to keep up appearances. Besides, it was just one sentence. It was bound to make people overthink. Perhaps it could even mislead the "enemy" to some extent. Aventurine silently prayed. Please, let there be less of my storyline from now on! If my "trump cards" were fully exposed… This trip to Penacony would truly become nothing more than a vacation! Upon returning, facing punishment from the superiors. A demotion, losing all performance bonuses and subsidies… Just thinking about it gave him a headache! When others enter the game, they're all about glory! The company even held a promotional event specifically for Topaz. But when it's my turn? My plans are exposed at such a critical moment? The difference is a bit too much! "Why does it feel like I'm being targeted…" Aventurine rubbed his nose. It seemed his good luck wasn't quite working in the game? Let's continue watching the storyline! The last group was Black Swan and Sparkle. Black Swan had already appeared in the previous PV. The biggest impression players had of her was— "This Memokeeper's aura is so high! She dares to prophesy the actions of an Aeon?" As for the Masked Fool—Sparkle. Not much was known about her. At this moment. Sparkle addressed Black Swan, saying, "Memokeeper... Do you think you can leave here safely?" Black Swan responded, "I'm sorry. As for my desired dance partner... I've already made my choice." After another round of conversation. Confirming there were no hidden dialogues left. Guinaifen then headed towards the door. However. As soon as she approached the door. It suddenly seemed to grow legs of its own, swiftly retreating! Revealing a long corridor! "Is this Dreamscape really this bizarre and surreal..." Following Acheron forward. They finally caught up to the door. Acheron also said, "We've arrived." Guinaifen felt a slight tension. "If Acheron is the boss, shouldn't it be time for the dagger to be revealed now?" Choosing to [Open the Door]. The door swung open with a loud "bang." A small blue-haired doorman stood behind the door. He bowed forward and greeted, "Welcome to The Reverie Hotel, may you have an unforgettable vacation experience! If you need to check-in, please proceed straight to the hotel front desk." After speaking, the doorman also disappeared. Guinaifen rubbed her arms. Exclaiming, "If I were to personally experience such a dream, it would surely scare me to death!" "It feels like this hotel is full of ghosts!" After saying this. Guinaifen looked around. She initially thought the hotel suite was quite tranquil and comfortable. But after completing the task, she felt more and more that something was off! ... "Streamer, the cabinet behind you seems to have moved!" "I really like Little Gui's comment: [This time the immersion is directly maxed out!]" "The ghosts of Penacony say: Why isn't this person sleeping yet?" "What happened to the promised relaxation, sunshine, and vacation!" ... Acheron stood by the door. Saying, "Leave here, wake up as usual, forget this chance encounter, and return to where you came from." "But before we part, I have a request." "It might sound strange, even rude to you, but I want to know..." "Have we met before?" The moment these words appeared. Guinaifen was instantly stunned! Because. These words were different from all the previous dialogues, their font was a bright red! Guinaifen pondered over these words for a long time. "Wow... I've never seen such text in a game before!" "The pressure just skyrocketed." With just one line of text, it was impossible to guess what it meant. Guinaifen chose an option to continue. [What do you mean?] Acheron explained, "You remind me of an old friend. In my hazy memories, she stood by my side... just like this bizarre Dreamscape, so close yet untouchable." And these words were still in red. "May I ask you a few more questions? I... often forget things, so I'm more accustomed to capturing something through feelings rather than memories. Whether the answer is correct or not doesn't matter; what's important is your immediate reaction." ... "This dialogue feels crucial!" "Goosebumps!" "Scared me in the middle of the night." "Sister Acheron, your symptoms seem somewhat similar to Mara..." "Could it be that the protagonist knew Acheron before losing their memory?" ... Astral Express. Old Yang's hand trembled slightly. If Acheron revealing her name had temporarily dispelled his suspicions. Now. Through the unfolding plot. That familiar feeling... had returned! "If identities can be fabricated, then names... perhaps aren't real either..." "Hmm... thinking about it this way, the more she looks like her." "Mei..." Old Yang gazed at Acheron in the plot, his expression complex. If he could travel across the stars to the vast universe. Then Mei... why couldn't she? And on her. She must have experienced many unimaginable things!

Chapter 209 - 208: Aventurine Loses Three Chips! Is That You, Mei?

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