I really don't want to be famous, but the collapse is still chasing me

[I bet a bag of spicy noodles that this thing must be a foreshadowing. ]

【I bet two packs of spicy strips. 】

[Is the Black Swan a good guy or a bad guy? ]

[Without a prophet, who dares to give this golden water? ]

-

Qiong took a look at the item in his hand, which was a card with a picture of a black swan.

Although he didn't understand why, he still said, "Thank you."

"Next... I have some personal matters to deal with, about that sea ranger. Let's say goodbye here. What interesting memories will you bring when we meet next time... I'm looking forward to it."

Before he finished speaking, the black swan disappeared in front of Qiong.

Before Qiong could marvel at the ingenuity of this, his cell phone started vibrating.

It was the train crew that sent the message.

After a brief communication with Qiong, the train crew prepared to meet near the statue of Clock Boy.

-

The screen switches. Subtitles appear.

Some time ago, deep in the memory realm.

"You should pull out that knife." Sam's mech burst into flames. "Ranger."

Huang Quan clenched his knife tightly. "Hunter, do you still dream? Dream about those who died because of you?"

The camera switches again. A few days ago, at the Yonghuo Residence.

Huang Quan's knife was pointing at a burning goat head.

He was seriously injured and looked extremely miserable.

The subtitles also marked his name, "Duke of Hellfire."

He said quietly, "It seems the outcome has already been determined."

Huang Quan advised, "They are still alive, and so are you. You still have a choice. Leave the music box behind and go."

Duke Hellfire shook his head, his tone still firm, "Choice? The bloody path of "destruction" never allows for hesitation."

"The Fire Demon of Tophet." Huang Quan sighed, "Even if you sacrifice your life for that star god, you will not be favored by him."

"Ranger, you are on a narrow 'hunting' tour, so naturally you cannot understand. We come from fire, born in fire, spreading, burning, and destroying until the firewood is burned out, leaving only ashes on the ground.

Burning is the life of the Fire Demon, the starting point and the end point. We are born to die, just to implement a profile of the truth of the universe: everything is born for "destruction."

"Your companions don't seem to think so. They fought for your chance to survive."

"They are my children, just as I once was, a flame that is not yet white hot. They are still young, and I will not blame them.

But my flames are dying, and time is running out. See that star of the festival in the distance? I will take Purgatory there—and before I can, I must carry you across."

Huang Quan was puzzled and asked, "Why?"

"Because you have gone further than me on the path they have opened up..." The last two words of the Underworld Duke were particularly heavy, "Messenger."

Huang Quan didn't say anything, just continued to watch silently.

"You cannot hide who you are. Draw the knife. We are here to stay. We must fight to the death because I *choose* to do so. Destruction is a moment of glory. To live in meanness... this life is too long."

Huang Quan was already ready to draw his sword, "Even if the answer... may be your own destruction?"

Duke Hellfire remained unafraid, "The answer is not important, what is important is that it exists, just like you exist. Everything exists to be destroyed - the Messenger is no exception.

Even in the void, a Pinocchio can be born. The so-called impossible is just something that has not yet come. "

"Okay, I promise you."

"You will witness the most brilliant and violent fire in the world. May this burning illuminate your bottomless dreams."

"A bottomless dream... Indeed, but you have misunderstood one thing. This knife remains in its sheath, not out of pity or contempt. It is a secret that I do not want to reveal to others, but in return..."

As she said this, she gently placed her hand on the hilt of the sword.

"I'll be honest with you. 'Hunting'... is not my path."

The screen went black, and only the sound of a long sword being unsheathed was heard.

"May death end your long dream... and lead you back to the waking world."

【Ah this? 】

[There is something. Mi Huyou has established the character of Lord Netherfire so quickly. ]

[The dialogue is great! Although Goat Head doesn't show any expression, you can still feel the Archduke's determination to fight to the death! ]

[Laugh at people instead of jokes, the Duke is a real man! 】

【man! 】

-

Back to the scene where Huang Quan is confronting Sam.

Huang Quan put down the knife again, "I will still dream about you. Stop it, your time has not come yet."

The fire in Sam also faded. "My time?"

"I have seen many seemingly clever disguises that can cover up the appearance but cannot hide the heart. You are no exception.

You didn't mean to kill the pioneer. You only wanted to drive me and the rememberer away... why?"

Sam: "..."

"Is it "Slave of Fate" that makes you do this?"

Sam suddenly started, "You know Elio."

“I thought this would be in your script.”

"My script has always been just a few lines. Beyond that, it is not necessary and not needed. He knows my character: there is only one destiny, no one can get around it - and before that, I have the right to choose. But you don't seem to know, so it's my turn to ask: Who are you?"

"Maybe not your enemy."

"The answer is not what was asked."

"I'm not worthy of your curiosity. People who travel alone in the galaxy always have some secrets. I've also been wanted by the company, so it's not surprising that I know something about the Star Core Hunter... but that's all. Maybe I can help you."

"What reason do you have for doing this?"

"I often forget things, so I am more used to using 'feelings' to capture things rather than memories. So - I know who is in that cold armor. How about taking off the armor and talking?"

【Qiaodou sack! 】

[Cold armor? ]

[Who is in there? Tell me! Tell me! ]

[Is Sam a new character? 】

[I feel like Sam has become more polite now that Huang Quan has discovered his true identity.]

[Yes, why? ]

-

Sam politely responded, "Not yet. I don't need help, but I can give you a suggestion that will be better for both you and me."

If your goal is the "Watchmaker's Legacy", investigate the family. They not only concealed the existence of "Death", but also buried the past and truth of the dream. "

Huang Quan looked determined, "I'm already doing that."

Sam continued, "And the SkyTrain is not your enemy."

"I know that... I just never thought I'd hear it from you. What's next? The pioneer was taken away by the Black Swan. Are you going to look for him?"

"There's no need for that... I can tell you, but Elio only gave me one instruction - 'Let the Star Train chase the 'grand legacy' together.'"

I tried to end this in a simpler and more direct way, but as you can see, I am standing here facing you - I failed. The "script" cannot be violated. "

"'The so-called impossible things are just things that have not yet come'... that's all. Before we part, can I ask you one more question? Is there any part about me in your 'script'? I want to know, in the future that fate has seen, what kind of footnotes have 'I' left?"

"Unfortunately, not a word was mentioned."

"Not surprising." Huang Quan put away his sword and turned around to leave.

"Wait--" Sam stopped Huang Quan, "I can't."

Huang Quan looked back and asked, "What?"

"Your original question - "Do you still dream about those who died because of you?"

I won't. Never.

I was born without the ability to dream. I live for the cold reality, for a little light, burning...burning continuously until I turn into ashes.

So, I envy you.”

"Really..." Huang Quan's lips curled into a smile, "Then you are already living in the sober world."

So, how did Sam enter the dream?

[So Sam is also helping the Star Train? ]

[Why are the Star Core Hunter and the Star Dome Train opposites? 】

[My head is itchy, I need a brain. ]

[It's really annoying, a bunch of riddlers talking, give up! ]

[He said he had given up, but he had seen more than anyone else. 】

-

Meanwhile, golden moments.

The four people on the train were looking at Qiong with distressed expressions.

Sanyueqi comforted her, "We heard about Miss Liuying from Black Swan...but we didn't expect that even Miss Mockingbird..."

Jizi patted Qiong's shoulder and said, "I'm sorry... I couldn't be with you at that time."

However, after the sadness, everyone continued to analyze the situation.

After some discussion, Walter Yang proposed to cooperate with Sha Jin temporarily.

Obviously they did not completely trust the gold sand, but this made it easier to observe.

Qiong immediately replied to Shajin, "We agree to your cooperation request."

Shajin replied in almost an instant, "Not bad, not bad, the reply is faster than expected. Now we are on the same page. Happy cooperation. I'll give you a small gift for good luck!"

Then he transferred 100,000 credit points.

Qiong looked at the huge sum of money and wondered whether to extort more from him. "That's it? It feels average. Brother Fu, transfer another 100,000 to me to see how strong I am."

The gold sand is still very cool, and I transferred another 100,000 credit points.

Qiong took a breath, "So powerful?"

After reaching the cooperation, several people began to divide the work and work together.

Walter Young had other important matters to attend to and needed to act alone.

Jizi took Qiong and Sanyueqi back to reality to check the situation and confirm whether death in a dream would affect reality.

After Walter Yang saw everyone leave, he spoke faintly, “Dear guest, can you come out and see me?”

Hearing the sound of footsteps, Walter slowly turned around with a surprised expression, "Honkai is still chasing me?"

"I would also feel embarrassed being stared at like this." Huang Quan replied woodenly.

"Excuse me. My name is Walter Young, a member of the Star Train. I believe you have met my companions."

"Walter..."

Walter Yang was slightly puzzled, "What's wrong with this name?"

"Before that, won't you ask my name?"

Walter Yang folded his hands on his chest, “I’m afraid that’s not necessary, Miss Huang Quan, you are now a well-known figure in Pinocchio.”

"What did they say?"

"Some people claim that you are the real murderer of this serial murder case - the members of the Anmie Gang who came to the banquet also died tragically under your knife, and now, you are trying to stir up another bloody storm in Pinocchio."

Huang Quan narrowed his eyes and tried to recall, "The Extinction Gang?"

"Afrit of the Everfire Residence."

"'Tragic death'... The Grand Duke turned his dying body into flames and sacrificed his life for the cause. He was a resolute and heroic man who followed his destiny. Even if he was a villain, he should not be slandered in this way. Moreover, there were quite a few suspicious people who were invited. Do they really think... a long sword is more dangerous than the 'black hole' in your hand?"

"It's a very sharp intuition. Even the family couldn't figure out the true identity of this cane." Walter Yang adjusted his glasses.

"So you must also know, Miss Huang Quan, that peering into a black hole is not a wise move. As a potentially dangerous person, your understanding of us has reached an uncomfortable level -

Show your true identity and state your purpose. Otherwise, I ask you to prepare to be torn apart by gravity."

Huang Quan smiled slightly, "That kind of thing shouldn't happen... but if it can make you, the nameless guests, less guarded, I'm happy to help.

Believe it or not, Sea Ranger, Huangquan... this is who I am now. And visiting Pinocchio was just for a long-standing "last wish".

I’m here for the “watchmaker’s legacy”…that’s all. I think I’ve been honest enough.”

"You still don't want to reveal your true identity?"

"It's not that I don't want to, but that I can't... I've walked a long road, and I can't explain in a few words what has happened to me. Everyone has a past that is difficult to talk about, and secrets that they don't want to show to others easily... I won't ask too much about why the Star Train is traveling the galaxy with a *star core*."

Walter Yang fell into silence, "..."

"Is Qiong okay? That rememberer...didn't do anything, right?"

Walter: "The pioneers are not in danger. Let's get back to the topic we were talking about. Whether you can gain my trust depends on how much you are willing to reveal."

Huang Quan and Walter Yang were ready to exchange the information they had learned about each other.

[Why does Walter Yang look at Huang Quan with this expression? 】

[What does this sentence mean? 】

【Hen! 】

[I don't know, probably the screenwriter is just trying to smuggle in some personal stuff, Mihoyo loves to do this kind of thing.]

[I feel like Huang Quan is a bit of a naive person.]

-

At the same time, the hotel in reality.

The black swan came into a room.

"I have been watching her for a long time. The first "invitation" was in the hotel banquet hall. She sat in the corner of the crowd, silent, just drinking *Awakening from a Dream*, one cup, two cups... I said this drink is spicy and bitter, not the taste of a sweet dream, and only suitable for those who are tired of Suleda. But she said..."

"Really? But to my taste... there's no difference."

“The actual guest rooms are surprisingly simple...

…Just like your appearance, Miss Huangquan.

It was easy to get. It was this music box—the "invitation" that the Annihilation Gang received..."