Acheron and Black Swan began to explain the situation to everyone.
"I know you're completely confused right now, we'll do our best to explain. But before we get into the details, you must understand one thing..."
"This is the boundary between the Dreamscape and reality, belonging to those who have awakened from Ena's Dream."
"Do you remember Sunday's ambition? He planned to use the Stellaron, the will of over a hundred thousand members of the Oak Family, and the wishes of the people of Penacony to usurp the authority of Harmony and bring Order back to the world."
"Unfortunately, the truth goes beyond that. As early as when we first entered Asternia, we had already been influenced by the Stellaron. Looking back, that unfamiliar dream where we met might have been a sign that our thoughts were beginning to drift."
...
"???"
"Indeed!"
"From the moment we arrived in Penacony in version 2.0, it was already a dream...!"
"We're doomed!!"
"I think the universe is just one big dream."
"Now Sunday really has become the Son of Heaven!"
"Looking at this dialogue, I slapped myself hard. It really hurt. Am I in reality?"
"Summary: Sunday succeeded from the very beginning."
...
"I think... the purpose of Order is not to put everyone to sleep. On the contrary, they use the Stellaron to catalyze the infiltration of Asdana's memory essence into the material world, merging the Dreamscape with reality."
"Perhaps there's also a lot of memory from the Beyond the Sky Choir mixed in... Over a long time, dreams became indistinguishable from reality, and reality began to produce illusions. People think they are awake, but their spirits have already stepped into the hall of Order."
"This is precisely the terrifying aspect of Ena's Dream. In the paradise ruled by Order, everyone can obtain their own perfect dream and live happily ever after."
Outside the Asdana Star System.
This was originally an insignificant, desolate corner of the universe.
But now.
This star region is filled with all kinds of spaceships!
The two main forces are the Xianzhou Fleet and the Company Fleet.
Mixed in are other factions from the galaxy.
Almost everyone is doing just one thing—
Observing the plot!
They dare not rashly venture into the Asdana Star System.
Because,
Through the game's plot and some actual verification.
Once you enter that region, you will be affected by Ena's Dream!
Although Sunday ostensibly granted people the right to stay or leave Penacony at the beginning.
The actual influence of Ena's Dream seems to have exceeded expectations!
For those unwilling to live in a dream.
It's as if this star system has become an uncontrollable forbidden zone!
Moreover,
According to the Company's monitoring!
The influence of Ena's Dream is expanding outward at a speed of several light-years per system hour!
On the Company's main ship.
Topaz and Aventurine watched this dramatic twist in the plot.
The expressions on their faces were quite something!
"I always thought the behavior of our Company people in the plot was strange. Turns out it was all just a fake dream. I knew it."
Topaz rolled her eyes at Aventurine and teased, "You didn't seem to be faking your shock earlier."
"Likewise."
Meanwhile, Jade showed a thoughtful smile.
She murmured to herself, "He actually let Sunday succeed."
"Hmm..."
A glimmer of light flashed in her eyes.
She was thinking.
This event could be considered one of the most impactful on the universe in this Amber Era.
It will undoubtedly have a huge impact on the future cosmic market.
No,
Now is not the time to consider market interests.
Based on the current situation.
If the Company wants to reclaim what's theirs.
Ena's Dream is a massive obstacle!
The primary goal must be to overthrow Sunday!
After that.
Ena's Dream is not necessarily a monster.
With proper modifications.
It could become a controllable technology.
Perhaps... it could even become a major business opportunity influencing the universe!
Thinking this.
Jade's lips curled slightly.
Her ambition was gradually fermenting.
"Director Topaz, Director Aventurine, please come over. I have something to discuss with you."
...
Little Gui's livestream.
Black Swan spoke, "I believe that apart from that one flaw, what you experienced in the beautiful dream was still real. Only in this way could he lead you to the ideal end: resolving the crisis of Penacony and embarking on the next Trailblaze journey."
"If it weren't for Miss Acheron's preemptive planning, we might have been forever lost in this dream."
"Fortunately, while the Path of Order governs all things, it cannot influence Nihility itself. I only realized this when the Dreammaster expelled me at all costs."
Acheron remained calm, her achievements still hidden beneath her name.
Black Swan added, "This is also why you felt something unusual when you traveled with her before."
"But I wasn't so lucky. Even as a Memokeeper, I was still affected by Order and fell into illusions."
"However, thanks to your memories, we still have a chance to survive."
...
"Acheron is still here!"
"Acheron is amazing!"
"The value of Nihility keeps rising!"
"Nihility truly is the opposite of all Paths, just like a bug."
"So... were the red texts during the conversation with Acheron her trying to lead us out?"
"Holy crap!?"
"Those parts of the story that felt inexplicable before now all have a reasonable explanation."
...
In the boundary between the Dreamscape and reality.
Black Swan and Acheron were also watching the game's storyline.
Black Swan smiled slightly and sighed, "As expected."
"Yu Ling's storyline has always been attached to reality."
"Now, the progress of the storyline has overlapped with our own experiences."
Acheron nodded.
Indeed.
However,
in the game's storyline,
it was the Trailblazer who woke up and found the two of them.
In reality,
the Astral Express had learned of Ena's Dream in advance.
And chose to leave the Asdana Star System before the Dreamscape descended.
Therefore,
naturally, there wouldn't be a Galaxy Bat Hero walking out of a room here, asking them what had happened.
This,
was the butterfly effect brought about by Honkai: Star Rail.
Black Swan naturally understood this.
The storyline continued.
Acheron: "Even if mortals possess the great power of the Paths, they cannot create a perfect world like gods."
"That's why flaws appeared in your dream. In other words, as long as one can detect the anomalies in the world, consciousness has a chance to break free from the dream."
Black Swan: "And the flaw in your dream was Misha, who shouldn't have appeared in reality. It was only when I turned this page of memory that I confirmed I was also in an illusion."
[So, we lost...]
"Now, Sunday has usurped the power of the Choir of Resonance (the Harmony incarnation of shared wishes) through the Charmony Festival. Asdana has thus fallen into Ena's Dream, turning everyone into His notes (puppets) equally."
"But failure doesn't mean your strength is weaker. On the contrary, only the strong can stand against the beautiful dream and break the constraints of Order."
"Now, we still have a glimmer of hope. And to turn it into reality... Miss Black Swan, take us to meet those who are equally strong."
Watching this scene in the storyline.
Both Acheron and Black Swan showed thoughtful expressions.
Judging by the rhythm of the storyline,
what they needed to do next,
was to gather others who were equally strong.
With the combined efforts of everyone, they aimed to unravel Ena's dream!
However.
In reality.
Because Sunday had announced the commencement of Ena's dream in advance, those unwilling to be trapped in the dream had already left Penacony early!
The two of them could no longer follow the actions in the plot and proceed to the next step.
"This is a bit troublesome," Black Swan said with a helpless expression.
"Sunday's public announcement of Ena's dream was bold and wise."
"It indeed made the plan more perfect to a certain extent."
"However, he has his methods, and naturally, I have my own countermeasures."
Acheron looked puzzled.
"Miss Black Swan, what are you planning to do?"
Black Swan gently pointed at the screen in front of her.
Then, with a light flick.
A scene resembling a live broadcast appeared.
Capturing the surroundings in its entirety.
"I'm going to livestream the current state of Penacony."
"Let players across the universe witness the plight of those who are lost in the dream."
"I believe the Astral Express Crew will see it too."
"This way, those with strong wills will gather once again in Penacony."
As she spoke.
Black Swan's live stream,
had already begun.