Chapter 254: Mei, I Didn't Expect to See You Here! The Izumo PV is Released!
"Games are truly wondrous things, aren't they?"
Beside Acheron, Black Swan suddenly mused.
"What?" Acheron was somewhat perplexed.
Black Swan continued: "It seems like a very narrow existence, merely an accessory for people's pastime and entertainment."
"But, if this game becomes vast and lifelike to a certain degree… where the characters within possess their own consciousness and emotions."
"Then…"
"It is equivalent to a real world."
"Or perhaps, the world we exist in is itself a vast, incomparable [ Game ]?"
Acheron narrowed her eyes slightly.
She sighed: "That thought of yours… is very [ Nihility ]."
Black Swan gave a charming smile: "Hehe… it was just a sudden whim."
"Living in this world, we naturally cannot deny its reality; otherwise, we would be denying ourselves…"
"We can discuss the meaning of [ Existence ] slowly at a later time."
"Over there, someone is coming to find you."
Acheron had also sensed the newcomer.
She turned around.
She watched the person gradually walking toward them.
Because of Acheron's unique identity, no one dared to approach this particular corridor.
Therefore.
When Welt walked toward them.
He immediately attracted the gaze of many people on the scene!
Expressions of surprise instantly appeared on many faces.
"Am I seeing things right?"
"That's… Mr. Yang!?"
"It's him for sure. I lost my 50/50 to Mr. Yang three times, that's definitely him!"
"Mr. Yang is actually being that bold?"
"Before the facts have been cleared up, he dares to approach Acheron alone?"
"To make peace? To seek proof? Or a threat! Heavens! I really want to know what he's going to Acheron for!"
Welt also knew he was currently being watched by numerous factions.
Thus.
He got straight to the point.
He arrived before Acheron.
He said: "Miss Acheron, excuse me for disturbing you at this time."
"In the previous plot, I once saw a scene…"
"That should have been a memory of yours."
"In the image, you were just a silhouette from behind, but on your forehead, a pair of red horns was visible."
Acheron opened her mouth slightly.
She seemed somewhat surprised that the person before her had noticed such a detail.
Welt took a deep breath.
He asked: "So, Miss Acheron, I have a question I want to ask you."
"—What is your true name…?"
A profound look appeared in Acheron's eyes.
She parted her lips.
Just as she was about to speak that name.
Black Swan's voice suddenly interrupted their conversation: "You two, I'm sorry to break in."
"I think it's necessary to remind you."
"Just as Mr. Welt arrived, the game coincidentally began showing a plot involving the two of you…"
Acheron and Welt immediately looked toward the large screen.
In the previous scene.
The duel between Acheron and Sam had ended.
Next was the plot where the Astral Express crew discussed whether to cooperate with Aventurine.
Welt had taken advantage of this time to come and ask his question.
In the current plot.
The Express crew had finished their discussion.
They decided to split into two groups.
Himeko, March 7th, and Stelle returned to the hotel in reality to check on Firefly's condition.
While Welt stayed alone in the dreamscape to investigate some concerning matters.
Just after Himeko, March 7th, and Stelle departed.
Welt suddenly spoke to the empty street: "Honored guest, would you care to step out for a meeting?"
As his voice fell.
The person who appeared before him.
Was indeed… Acheron!
At this moment.
Both inside the game and outside.
It was the first formal meeting between Welt and Acheron!
Two different scenes… yet they overlapped at this moment.
Game and reality.
Seemed to produce a subtle resonance!
It was no wonder Black Swan had spoken up to interrupt their talk.
Welt looked at Acheron.
Acheron nodded slightly.
The two tacitly reached a decision!
To pause their conversation first.
And see how their counterparts in the plot would negotiate!
…
"Being stared at like that makes me feel a bit troubled," Acheron spoke.
"My apologies. I am Welt Yang, a member of the Astral Express. I believe you have already met my companions."
"Welt…"
"What about the name?"
"Before that, aren't you going to ask for my name?"
Welt: "I'm afraid there's no need, Miss Acheron. You are currently a well-known figure in Penacony."
"And what are they saying?"
"Some claim you are the true culprit behind the serial murders—that the Annihilation Gang, who came to the banquet, also died tragically by your blade. And now, you intend to stir up another storm of blood in Penacony."
Seeing this dialogue in the game.
Both Welt and Acheron were slightly startled!
The conversation just now also involved the [ Name ]!
It seemed this name carried great significance!
At this point.
Acheron's tone shifted.
"Tragic death… that Duke turned his dying body into a raging fire, sacrificing himself for his path. He was a steadfast and heroic Pathstrider. Even as a villain, he should not be slandered so."
"Moreover, there are many suspicious characters who accepted the invitation. Do they truly believe… that a long blade is more dangerous than the black hole in your hand?"
Welt's gaze darkened: "Keen intuition. Even the Family failed to point out the true nature of this cane."
"So you must also be clear, Miss Acheron, that peering into a black hole is not a wise move. As a potentially dangerous individual, your understanding of us has reached an uncomfortable level—"
"Reveal your true self and your intentions. Otherwise, I must ask you to be prepared to be torn apart by gravity."
No one expected.
That the two in the plot would actually show signs of coming to blows!
On the scene.
A chorus of gasps rang out!
"To be honest, I always felt Mr. Yang was hiding his strength… but I didn't expect him to dare challenge Acheron!"
"Just what level is Mr. Yang's strength at?"
"Well, in the game he can create black holes by hand! And crush stars. His combat power shouldn't be bad!"
"Of the weight of this power, I know nothing…"
"I really want to know Mr. Yang's past. I saw in the game introduction he was some Sovereign of Anti-Entropy and inherited the name of the World?"
On the other side.
Welt realized.
He couldn't delay any longer.
He spoke directly: "Raiden Mei…"
"Have you ever heard of this name?"
The moment she heard that name.
A sharp glint flashed in Acheron's eyes!
Staring at Welt.
She replied word for word:
"Yes. That is indeed… my name."
Confirming this fact.
Welt was momentarily overcome with a mix of emotions!
So much so that the hand pushing up his glasses trembled slightly.
Taking a deep breath.
He said shakily: "Mei, I didn't expect to see you in this place…"
Acheron nodded.
Then she shook her head.
"I am Raiden Mei, but I am not the Mei you know."
"Perhaps our worlds share similar trajectories, but in the end, I am not that person from the same world."
In the back.
Black Swan had been completely relegated to a background character.
But she was instead incredibly excited!
The drama! This was pure drama!
Clearly!
The pasts of these two were incredibly precious memories!
If they could be preserved…
They would definitely be extremely rare "collections"!
Please, continue communicating!
Don't stop!
It would be best if you told your entire pasts!
Black Swan even wanted to volunteer.
Did they need a Memokeeper? To help them recall those similar yet strange paths of their respective pasts?
Suddenly.
A notification sound came from Welt's person.
It was the Express crew's group chat.
Welt had set a specific notification for it.
Acheron spoke: "It seems your companion is reminding you of something. Take a look first."
"Thank you."
"Though I don't know what you've experienced in your past, I can feel that, just like the Mei from my homeland, you are a person with a gentle heart."
"Mr. Welt overestimates me."
Welt opened his phone.
He saw an urgent reminder from March 7th—
[ Uncle Yang! Quick, look at Feathered Spirit's latest post! ]
[ He posted a short film, it seems to introduce Acheron's past, something about Izumo…! ]
[ Why don't you come back first and watch this short film? ]
[ Link here—Click to watch: Myriad Celestia Trailer — "Kyoden: A Cleave Across the Transient World" ]
Welt glanced at Acheron.
After a moment's hesitation.
He still said: "Miss Acheron, Feathered Spirit just released a short film. It seems to be related to your past."
"If you don't mind, let's watch it together here."
Hearing this.
Acheron hadn't reacted yet.
But Black Swan immediately showed a look of great interest!
"It's finally coming…"
"I've been looking forward to this!"
"The deep sea where even [ Memory ] cannot peer…"
"In what form will Feathered Spirit present it?"