Although Lumine and Paimon were displeased with Miyashiro's previous concealment, they didn't hold it against him when they heard he was willing to help them break this dream cycle.
After all, this was no time for temper tantrums; Deena Dazed's consciousness was already extremely weak, and if Nahida hadn't been strenuously curbing the deterioration of Eleazar, she wouldn't have lasted much longer.
To explain it with Nahida's strange analogy, Deena Dazed at this moment was like a small bird flying high in the sky with its feathers about to be completely plucked, and all Nahida could do was whip up a strong wind to delay its fall.
But this didn't mean the bird flying high in the sky could avoid falling indefinitely; at such a time, time was life for everyone.
Led by Miyashiro, they once again arrived at the Inazuma Delegation's residence after a long time, signaling for everyone to enter the residence.
Lumine looked at the familiar residence with some surprise and said, "Could it be... the main body of the dream is actually in here? We've gone through so many cycles, and I can't believe the key to solving it was so close to us."
At this moment, Paimon suddenly remembered something: "Oh right, I just realized, we've been through so many Suflower Festival cycles, and although we passed by this residence every time, we never actually entered the residence itself."
Nahida: "Far away in the sky, yet right before your eyes—is this what they call 'darkness under the lamp'?"
After everyone entered the residence, they found that inside, some Zubayr Theater staff were already making their final rehearsal preparations. Among them, Nilou's figure was like the focal point of all eyes, practicing her upcoming Dance of the Goddess of Flowers over and over again.
Indeed, Nilou's dancing posture was always so beautiful and enchanting, captivating and never tiresome to watch.
Lumine, Nahida, and Paimon, however, felt nothing for the Dance of the Goddess of Flowers now, as they had seen it hundreds of times and were aesthetically fatigued. Their top priority was to quickly break this dream cycle and save Deena Dazed.
Seeing Miyashiro still looking engrossed, Paimon couldn't help but remind him, "Hey! Miyashiro, quickly tell us who the main body of the dream is! After so many Suflower Festival cycles, haven't you seen enough of Nilou's Dance of the Goddess of Flowers?"
Miyashiro waved his hand and said, "Who says? This is only the second time I've seen Nilou's dance, and there were 152 cycles in between. Roughly speaking, I feel like I haven't seen her dance in almost half a year. Don't rush, it's not too late after I finish watching Nilou's rehearsal."
Seeing Miyashiro's resolute expression, although everyone was annoyed, Nilou's dance didn't actually take much time, so they could only let him have his way.
Everyone also joined the ranks of watching the Dance of the Goddess of Flowers. It must be said that since Lumine and Paimon realized the truth of this Suflower Festival, it had indeed been a long time since they had watched Nilou's Dance of the Goddess of Flowers with undivided attention.
This time's observation gave them a different feeling, as if Nilou's dance had soothed their anxious mood of late.
Nilou's rehearsal performance didn't last long. Seeing Nilou's rehearsal end, Miyashiro immediately called out to Nilou, who was about to leave the stage.
Paimon, hearing Miyashiro's call, asked in surprise, "Miyashiro, are you saying Nilou is the main body of the dream?"
Miyashiro nodded and said, "That's right."
Paimon: "Now that we know the main body of the dream, all we need to do is make Nilou gain self-awareness to end this cycle, right? But how can we make Nilou realize this is her dream?"
Nilou, on the stage, saw everyone below and immediately walked towards them with a smile.
Nilou: "Regent, Lumine, Paimon, and this... little friend, hello! Did you come to watch my rehearsal?"
Miyashiro: "Hello, Nilou. Oh, by the way, this is Nahida, the Lesser Lord Kusanali herself, whom you've been thinking about all this time."
Nilou's eyes widened upon hearing this, and she looked at Nahida's figure, saying in disbelief, "You... Your Excellency... are the Lesser Lord Kusanali?! The Lesser Lord Kusanali watched my Dance of the Goddess of Flowers, I must be dreaming, right?"
Miyashiro smiled slightly and said, "That's right, you are indeed dreaming!"
Nilou: "Ah?!"
Lumine and Paimon both looked at Miyashiro in shock, secretly thinking: Can he remind her so directly? Didn't Nahida say not to easily wake someone sleepwalking, as it would cause a shock to her mind?
Just as Lumine and Paimon were about to remind Miyashiro not to be so direct, Miyashiro replied again, "This is your dream, you are the master of this dream. Subconsciously, you've always wanted the Lesser Lord Kusanali to see your Dance of the Goddess of Flowers, haven't you?
So, the Lesser Lord Kusanali, who has been living in seclusion in Sumeru City for five hundred years, has truly come in person to see your dance."
Nilou said with some doubt, "Is that really true?"
Nahida also realized Miyashiro's intention, then generously admitted, "That's right, I am the Lesser Lord Kusanali, Nilou. Thank you for preparing the Sabzeruz Festival for me, and thank you for performing the Dance of the Goddess of Flowers for me.
Due to special reasons, I cannot meet you in reality, so I can only meet you through this method."
Upon receiving Nahida's acknowledgment, Nilou immediately showed an indescribable excitement. At the same time, this dream also produced a huge feedback and began to slowly dissipate.
Lumine said with some surprise, "Since Nilou has realized... the dream should end very soon."
Seeing this scene, Nilou also realized something: "So that's how it is. It seems I really am in a dream. I saw the extinct purple padisarahs, the Dance of the Goddess of Flowers rehearsal felt new with each performance, and finally, I saw the Lesser Lord Kusanali.
This dream is truly wonderful, making wishes come true. Although I wish it could last forever, but... a dream is still a dream, and there will always be a day to wake up.
Lesser Lord Kusanali, then let me perform one last, most magnificent Dance of the Goddess of Flowers for you at the end of this dream."
Nahida nodded and smiled gently, "You may, Nilou, thank you so much."
Nilou returned to the stage. At this moment, everything on the stage became extremely magnificent. Nilou, at this moment, seemed to have transformed into the true God of Flowers dancing in person. Although her appearance was still Nilou's, her entire demeanor had completely changed.
The shimmering grace in her every movement was filled with artistic beauty. On the stage she trod, countless beautiful padisarahs bloomed, and bright purple flowers formed a brilliant stage.
Miyashiro, Lumine, Paimon, and Nahida, watching this incomparably magnificent Dance of the Goddess of Flowers from below, all had the same thought in their minds: Ah, if only time could stay forever at this moment!
The next moment, the dream collapsed, and the cycle ended!
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