["The Star of the Festival [Penacony] has announced that it will invite the renowned singer Robin to perform at the [Harmonious Concert]. As a long-standing tradition of the Star of the Festival, the Harmonious Concert is held only once every Amber Era. It gathers countless followers of Harmony to pray for a beautiful future for the universe."]
["Miss Robin, a superstar who has captured the attention of the entire galaxy, has won numerous top accolades. Her heavenly voice echoes across the worlds. It is believed that during this celebration, Robin will sing a hymn in the name of her family to the Aeon of [Harmony], opening the prelude to the grand ceremony."]
["As is well known, the Garden of Recollection has always been committed to recreating many fallen civilizations and leaving the seeds of revival for the galaxy. Thanks to the efforts of the Memokeeper, the memory fragments of the world [Shield of the Moon's Guardian], which was destroyed by the invasion of the Antimatter Legion, have all been salvaged. According to the Memokeeper's plan, it will be reborn in the pure land of [Remembrance].""]
The news broadcast ended. Seeing Stelle looking like she was very concerned about cosmic affairs, Welt smiled and said: "On the Family's territory, there probably won't be any thrilling adventures — which I find somewhat regrettable, but it's still a rare opportunity to relax, so enjoy it."
Penacony is a world-renowned entertainment paradise. Since the opportunity was rare, Stelle found Dan Heng and was about to ask how everyone planned to have fun, but Dan Heng once again said he would stay behind on the train and wished them all a good time.
"Come with us, the opportunity is rare…"
"Thank you, I appreciate your kindness, but I don't like overly noisy places. Someone has to handle the train's affairs."
Considering that Penacony was not the final stop of the journey, Dan Heng didn't take it too seriously. As long as everyone had fun, it was fine.
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Naruto.
"Dan Heng that kid is skipping again? Wait, this scene looks familiar…"
Tsunade rested her chin on one hand and suddenly recalled: "It was the same when we first arrived at the Xianzhou. Luckily Dan Heng caught up in the end. Now he's not going again — it won't be the same plot as the Xianzhou, right?"
"Is this your gambling intuition?" Mei Terumi's red lips curved into a cold smile. "I'm not sure if something like Phantylia causing chaos will appear in Penacony, but it definitely won't be that simple. Duke Inferno has already shown his cards that he wants to sabotage the ceremony. The other factions won't sit idly by. Someone will definitely want to fish in troubled waters."
Among the factions of Harmony, Preservation, Elation, Remembrance, etc., the company representing [Preservation] seems to have cooperation talks with the Family. The scale and weight of this cooperation are so great that even Topaz thinks it requires a high-level executive above P46 to personally lead it.
Just like how the Five Kage gathered to deal with the "Akatsuki capturing Tailed Beasts," Ōnoki had every reason to believe that, in order to achieve cooperation and certain common interests, the company and the Family would join hands first to eliminate Duke Inferno.
Gaara quietly watched the Celestial Screen, his voice calm: "But it's still strange. The Harmonious Concert is only held once every Amber Era. Wouldn't it be fine if they just didn't invite Duke Inferno? There's no need for the Family to let him in to cause trouble, right?"
"If you don't let Duke Inferno in, won't he come by himself?" Mei Terumi elegantly lifted her teacup. "The Annihilation Gang has slaughtered countless worlds. Do you think they're the type to reason with you?"
"Either they kill everyone in Penacony, or they are killed by Penacony's forces… There is no third choice."
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[March 7th was packing her luggage, so Stelle didn't disturb her any further. She silently sat on the sofa in the carriage and waited for the jump.]
[This jump was the same as before. Stelle had gradually gained experience. She only needed to steady herself, close her eyes, and wait for the carriage to stop shaking violently.]
["Jump about to commence! Three, two, one…"]
[Pom-Pom's broadcast still echoed in her ears. Stelle reflexively grabbed the seat's armrest. However, the expected turbulence did not arrive. Instead, a strange feeling of weightlessness came — as if someone had suddenly pulled away the floor of the train beneath her feet.]
[Countless images flashed through her mind: a girl in a long dress, the back of a purple-haired woman, and board games placed inside the carriage…]
["Another one…"]
[A cold female voice pierced through the chaos like a ray of light. Stelle suddenly opened her eyes and found herself sitting in an unfamiliar room. She looked around in confusion, completely unsure of what had happened.]
[The room contained a pool of water. The fluorescent light stretched the shadow of the woman in front of her long — under the purple long hair, a woman with delicate features was quietly watching her.]
["…Come with me."]
["Who are you?" Stelle looked at her warily.]
[The woman opened her mouth, seemingly wanting to say something, but after a brief hesitation, she shook her head: "These questions… have no meaning. But I will try my best to explain to you: This is the boundary between reality and the Memesphere, a piece of [Dream]."]
["At this moment, you and I have coincidentally shared the same dream, appearing in each other's thoughts. This is the [Land of Dreams]'s initial greeting to us."]
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Honkai Impact 3rd.
In the lounge of St. Freya Academy, the blue light of the Celestial Screen flickered slightly. The moment that purple-haired figure appeared, Kiana bounced up from the sofa with a "whoosh," her eyes shining like a suddenly lit signboard, focused only on the woman.
"Wow! It's Mei! Mei from another world!" She excitedly waved her arms, wishing she could pounce onto the screen. "So cool! That aura, that gaze! Ahhh, too awesome!"
Mei, who had just finished training, was drinking mineral water and nearly choked. She coughed lightly, feeling the gazes of her classmates all turn to her at once, and her ear tips turned slightly red: "Kiana, don't be so loud…"
"But she really is so cool!" Kiana turned and hugged Mei's arm. "However, although you can tell at a glance, that 'Mei' has really changed a lot. Whether it's her tone of speech or that cold expression… She's like the swordsman in movies who appears at the end for the final showdown!"
Himeko smiled slightly: "She does have the composure of a strong person." Her gaze turned to Mei: "But, I actually think…"
"Think what?"
Himeko deliberately dragged out her tone: "I think — our Mei is still gentler and cuter?"
"Miss Himeko!" Mei's face turned completely red as she glared reproachfully at the teasing Himeko.
Seele didn't laugh along. She stared at Acheron's lonely figure on the screen and said softly: "But… that Mei looks very lonely."
"That's because my counterpart hasn't appeared yet, it's normal! Once my counterpart shows up, the Mei on the screen won't have to be alone anymore."
As she spoke, Kiana became a bit anxious and annoyed, grumbling: "Also! When is my counterpart going to appear?! Stelle has traveled through so many worlds and still hasn't met them. They're hiding too well!"