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The dimple was sweating profusely. To dream of one's body disappearing was terrifying even for a spirit like it.

Pinocchio was initially promoted as the star of a "grand event," a dreamland that would bring happiness and beauty to people, but as time went on, this "beauty" became increasingly bizarre.

"That shouldn't be the case." Ling Xuan shook his head, pondering seriously. "I don't think it's the body that disappears after entering Pinocchio, but rather the 'primordial dream'... perhaps there's some mechanism in that dream that causes the body of anyone who enters it to be destroyed along with it."

"What if Xing was killed by that monster in the original dream..." The teacup in Longtao's hand trembled slightly.

"Well, the most likely thing is that he's dead forever."

The dimple girl couldn't help but gasp in amazement, "Tsk tsk tsk... This family's tactics are truly brilliant. On the surface, they're a helpful [Harmony] faction, but in reality, they harbor sinister intentions. They lure people to Pinocchio under the guise of 'sweet dreams' and 'vacation' and then kill them..."

"No, this is purely the Masked Fool's personal behavior. Don't let it get to the family's level. The family doesn't have the guts to drag anyone into the Primordial Dream in public. And even if they did... they'd have to drag in the Destruction, Preservation, or Joy gangs first."

"[Destruction]...?" Xiao Jiudeng tried hard to recall. "Linghuan, are you sure? Duke Minghuo doesn't seem to be here?"

"..."

"It seems so, Master, it seems that the Duke of Hellfire didn't come to this event."

Ling Xuan also scratched his head in confusion: "...Strange, didn't they receive an invitation?"

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"Xing Jiang told Jizi and his group the cause and effect of entering the original dream."

Walter pondered, "So, the one who attacked you was a woman dressed in red, skilled in illusion, able to transform into someone else's appearance..."

"Her name is Hanabi, the Masked Fool who infiltrated Pinocchio..." Black Swan seemed very familiar with this twin-tailed lady. "...Don't worry, she won't be targeting you again for now. She must be thinking she's succeeded, and I wonder where she's gloating over it."

"You seem to know her well."

Black Swan smiled and nodded: "Of course, I know everyone here. In Pinocchio, everyone may lie... but [Memory] will not."

"So I need to clarify one fact: Miss Hanabi's trick can cause people to hallucinate, but those strange dreams have nothing to do with her. They come from Pinocchio himself."

"Pinocone...itself?" Sanyueqi didn't quite understand.

"Haven't you realized it yet?" Black Swan smiled, covering her mouth. "The so-called 'dreamland'...is actually the result of the family's meticulous maintenance through unknown means. It's a designed dream."

“And the memory realm she fell into—that was what dreams are supposed to be like: chaotic, dangerous, mysterious… In this ever-changing maze dwells the beast of memory…”

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One Piece.

"The family really told a huge lie..."

The night in Marijoa was as dark as water. Fujitora stood on the terrace, leaning on his cane and sword. The light from the sky shone on his closed eyes. After hearing the black swan explain the original appearance of the dream, Fujitora sighed deeply.

"So what?"

Green Bull, who was sitting nearby, didn't seem to mind. He held a twig in his mouth and said leisurely, "The fact that a lie could be maintained for a thousand years without a single leak proves the family's ability and control. I admire these guys. They've only just revealed their true colors..."

"Admiration?" Fujitora's expression darkened instantly, his staff and sword pausing slightly. "This family's actions are truly despicable. I honestly don't see why they deserve admiration. Placing 'beautiful dreams' above 'primitive dreams' is like asking ordinary people to dance on the edge of a knife, with only a thin layer of wood separating the tip from the soles of the feet... If that wood breaks, it will mean the destruction of millions of people."

Green Bull shrugged. "So, the family only needs to maintain the wooden planks so they don't break. Maybe a few people will fall into the original dream and disappear completely... but so what? As long as this beautiful dream that can bring happiness to millions of people doesn't reveal its true colors, it's fine."

“…How ridiculous.”

"Don't be so serious, Fujitora." Green Bull sneered, "In Pinocchio, the truth may be more deadly than false dreams."

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"Himeko asked other people about the scenery they saw when they fell asleep, and found that everyone saw almost the same scene."

"The clock, the school of fish, the deep sea...even the way to get to Pinoconte is the same. You have to go through the paintings or mirrors in the room to the [Corridor of Thoughts] as a transit point to actually reach Pinoconte."

“I’ve heard from some regular customers that their first stop after falling asleep is the hotel in their dreams, but due to some unexpected circumstances… ‘The hotel is currently undergoing renovations.’”

Black Swan smiled and asked, "Under what circumstances does a building need repair? Considering her previous experience, the answer is clear."

“Pinocone’s dream is sinking, returning to its original form… falling into the deep sea (memory).”

Chapter 346: Pinocchio (Thirty-Five)

"Sinking? You mean... the dream world is crumbling?" Sanyueqi's eyes widened.

"What happened at the Dream Hotel was a foreshadowing."

"...I see. That explains the awkwardness in the family's words." Walter lowered his head and pondered. "If this news were to get out to the outside world, regardless of the residents' actual safety, the reputation of the Star of the Festival would inevitably be affected. With the Harmony Festival approaching, they had no choice but to conceal this matter."

“Perhaps the safety of the residents cannot be guaranteed… Wasn’t the monster she encountered the best proof? Shall I remind you again, it’s a memory meme…”

Black Swan chuckled softly, "How could a meme alluding to death and murder appear in a dream the family claims is 'absolutely safe'... In Pinocchio, everyone can lie—perhaps even the family itself?"

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One Punch Man.

"So, that Sunday... as the family's representative, he was actually well aware of the current security crisis facing Pinocchio?"

Inside the Hero Association headquarters, Fubuki frowned slightly. "He actually acted so calm and composed in front of others, as if nothing had happened... Is this the mentality of the family's elite?"

"This isn't surprising at all, is it? To be the face of the family, he must be at least one in a million." Tornado lazily leaned back on the leather sofa. "That guy looks like a cunning schemer, and... I think he's more than just a face. He might be the next 'helmsman' of the family's power."

"Power... It's such a strange word to hear it from my sister." Fubuki smiled lightly, feeling that she understood her sister a little better today.

"Fubuki, I don't just use superpowers." Tornado snorted, looking up at the elegant woman in a veil in the sky. "Also, this Black Swan is no pushover either. She knows too many secrets, and... the way she speaks makes me uncomfortable."

"Feeling uncomfortable? Can this be a reason for my sister to deny someone?" Fubuki widened her eyes.

"Of course, and this is the most important reason!"

Tornado narrowed her emerald green eyes. "Black Swan's position is a mystery. In a multi-party environment like Pinocchio, people with immense power but ambiguous positions are the most dangerous. If she had any plans for the train crew... I might be a little more confident in her."

"So, in my opinion, who is the safest team to team up with right now?"

"Hmm... maybe it's the woman named Huang Quan? Her strength is——"

Tornado swallowed subconsciously.

"Even though I don't know swordsmanship, I can tell that woman is much stronger than Atomic Samurai. I wonder who's stronger, her or King at full power. She's a speed-oriented swordsman, perhaps even faster than Flash?... In short, she's very strong."

"Shouldn't we team up with Liuying? That girl might not be frank, but at least she's very sincere."

"no!"

Tornado shook her head violently and said seriously, "Feelings can't be transformed into combat power. That girl may have a nice personality, but she's completely weak, okay?! She was of no use when Xing was fighting that monster, and she even needed Xing to free up his hands to protect her! She's a complete burden!"

"Fubuki, you should also know that in battle... a teammate so weak that he could be considered a burden is more dangerous than a powerful enemy, right? That child will become Xing's flaw and soft spot—so we absolutely cannot act together, both for her protection and for Xing's safety."

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"Ms. Black Swan, we are fully aware of the current situation. Returning to your original proposal..." Ji Zi paused, "May I ask why Liuguang Yiting chose to cooperate with the Starry Sky Train?"

"Well, please allow me to correct you... This is my personal request, not on behalf of Yi Ting. The answer is simple, Miss Jizi, I just want to make an exchange... an exchange of [memories]."

“Beyond my duties, I also have some… personal aesthetic pursuits. I am a memorizer and a collector, and I too want to witness those precious, crystalline, and brilliant memories—this idea is easy to understand, isn’t it?”

Black Swan turned his head to look at the train crew. "And you, the unknown passengers of the Starry Sky Train, practitioners of the Way of Pioneering... I believe in your potential, and I believe in the unique brilliance you will shine on this stage... That is why I want to make friends with you. This place where nightmares and sweet dreams intersect... is the perfect place to be the cradle of memories."

"Himeko nodded, indicating that they needed to discuss it together before giving an answer."

After the black swan walked away, Walter looked at Jizi: "...Jizi, what do you think?"

"Her words can't be trusted completely; there's a lot of deliberate intrigue." Ji Zi frowned slightly. "But I'm worried about the worst-case scenario. What if the dream changes really do exist, and they didn't happen naturally, but someone is behind it..."

“Then it’s most likely related to the ‘watchmaker’s invitation.’”

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The burial of Fulilian.

"If the dreamland undergoes a change, it won't benefit anyone, right?" Jian Ze tilted his head slightly, his eyes filled with confusion. "If all factions were dragged into the original dreamland, how many would be able to escape unscathed?"

Lyon lowered his head and pondered, "Could it be Gold Dust? Is he secretly manipulating all this?"

"Gold dust? No way... Could he possibly trigger a dream transformation? And he and Latio are also in a dream. If they were all trapped in the original dream, would he be able to handle it? I admit he's a bold gambler, but that meme doesn't seem to understand human language and doesn't seem willing to gamble..."

Honestly, Mr. Gold Dust was a bit flashier and more imposing, but Jian Ze couldn't see how much fighting power he had. If they really came to blows, he'd probably be about the same as the unarmed Miss Firefly, right?

"Indeed, life is a gambler's last resort, and he won't risk it no matter what. No matter how crazy he is, he will never gamble with his own life." Lyon nodded in agreement, "...First, we can exclude the company."

"Lyrne, who do you think is more likely to be the mastermind behind this?"

"Hmm..." Lyon took out a notebook from his arms, on which was recorded the information of various factions that he had sorted out after the beginning of the Sky Curtain - this was something that Lady Celia had explicitly ordered him to do, so he recorded it in great detail.

His finger slowly moved down, finally pointing to the [Destruction] column.

"Grand Duke Hellfire has a child—Akash, do you remember?" Lyellen read. "You are to play a feast music with a four-stringed instrument to silence the singing of Harmony—those are the Grand Duke's exact words. I believe this person may have secretly come to Pinoconi and used his abilities as a weapon against Harmony to disintegrate dreams."

Chapter 347: Pinocchio (Thirty-Six)

"Using the power of [Destruction] to dismantle the dream of [Harmony]... That's a completely new approach indeed."

Celia, sitting on the throne, finally spoke. She grinned, "Well done, Lyellen. When it comes to schoolwork... you're better than when you were younger."

"Thanks for the compliment."

Lyon bowed his head respectfully.

"It's just... Lady Celia, to this day, we haven't seen any action from the Grand Duke of Hellfire himself."

"Yeah, I've noticed too..." Celie suppressed her smile, "The more unclear the intentions, the more dangerous it is."

-

"Huh? How did you deduce that?" Sanyueqi's eyes widened in curiosity.

"Putting aside extreme scenarios for now, the person behind the dream changes is undoubtedly opposed to the family. This leaves two possibilities: someone intends to bring in outside forces to destabilize the family's control over Pinocchio; or the family is forced to secretly seek outside help to protect itself."

Walter calmly speculated, "But judging from the coded message on the invitation and the family's reaction... the former is more likely."

"This means that the person who sent the Anonymous Guest's coded message and the mastermind behind the dream changes are from the same faction... or even the same person."

"After his speculation, Walter also began to share his own experience - a piece of regrettable bad news."

"According to reliable sources, some people have witnessed a tall man wearing silver armor in Pinocchio. I have inquired with the Hound family and interviewed many guests who claim to have seen this intruder..."

"…And then I received this. Xing, I sent it to you. Open it and take a look."

Xing turned on her phone and saw a cute little figure of a silver wolf appear on the screen. He was holding a loudspeaker and clearing his throat. "Ahem, can you hear me? Star Train, long time no see—Is Pinocchio fun?"

“This is… that little hacker girl!” Sanyueqi was shocked.

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Honkai Impact 3rd.

The image of the Q-version little silver wolf holding a loudspeaker on the sky screen deeply touched the heart of a girl in St. Freya Academy.

"Sister Bronya... No, it's Miss Silver Wolf... So cute!" Seele covered her chest with her hands, her eyes shining.

"Of course." Bronya coughed lightly and nodded with a straight face: "As my peer, being cute is the most basic quality."

But having said that, the slightly raised corners of her mouth still revealed her pride.

...After all, even she herself thinks that the Q version of Silver Wolf is very cute.

"Wow~" Kiana poked Bronya with her elbow with a wicked smile. "Miss Silver Wolf looks so relaxed. I guess all 76 game accounts have been recovered, right?"

"Heh, Kiana, you don't think such a simple problem can stump my counterpart, do you?" Bronya turned her head slightly to the side and snorted. "Recovering an account... for the galaxy's greatest hacker, that's barely even a warm-up."

"You're already bragging about your own peer... Oh, I remember how she cried and made a scene when 76 of her accounts were blocked—"

"—she didn't cry or make a fuss."

Bronya retorted subconsciously.

The girl seemed a little angry, her cheeks puffed up with anger, like a kitten whose tail was stepped on - exactly like the silver wolf who was tragically banned on the sky not long ago.

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"Seriously. I know you're investigating Pinocchio's visions. Rather, we're very happy to see this. The deeper you investigate, the more likely you are to uncover the truth behind the dream."

"Silver Wolf has sent a code to the phones of everyone present. Simply input it into the Dream Pool to access the 'hidden map'. This is firsthand intelligence held by their Star Core Hunters."

"Besides the collaboration, Silver Wolf also mentioned Sam: "I'm sure you've heard about Sam. Look forward to it. He has a simple personality and enjoys fair and honest victories. He'll definitely be a good match for you. I hope you won't be overwhelmed by his enthusiasm!"

"Oh, he told me to tell everyone: In the unreachable dream, the play is about to begin - come on, all forces are mobilizing. Wumingke, don't fall too far behind!"

"With that, the Silver Wolf's signal disappeared."

"The situation is clear. The Star of the Gala is far more complex than it appears. A host of factions, including the family, each with their own agenda, are vying for control over the watchmaker's legacy. While the nature of this legacy remains unknown, it's only a matter of time before this struggle affects innocent people."