At the performance venue.
Similarly, there was a chorus of discordant shouts!
Much like the current barrage of comments.
All of them were voices condemning Sparkle.
Even Stelle couldn't help but shake her head.
This time…
Sparkle had really gone too far.
This was no longer a prank!
This was outright villainous behavior!
At this moment.
In the group chat.
Black Swan, Boothill, Argenti, Topaz… they were all working together to search for the bombs.
But according to the real-time updates in the group.
All they found were Sparkle's dolls, not the actual bombs!
Fortunately.
The task progress on the left was steadily being completed.
[Find the bombs according to Sparkle's Wonderful Treasure Map (132/999)]
[(350/999)]
[(496/999)]
[(826/999)]
In the barrage.
Some voices emerged, reveling in the chaos!
...
"Such cute dolls, I really want one!"
"Prisoner Yu, I want this!"
"Hahahaha, as expected of Lady Sparkle, she's got everyone running in circles~"
"She's truly the epitome of us thrill-seekers!"
"Damn it, this is playing with people's lives, are you all insane!?"
"If I had Sparkle's looks and legs, plus her transformation ability, I'd definitely go crazier than her!"
"The world was already crazy, it's just that rules suppress our true nature."
"Holy cow, so many followers of Elation have come out?"
...
At this moment.
A new twist occurred in the plot!
Sparkle's alt account appeared again in the group chat.
She revealed that there were actually 1,000 dolls on The Radiant Feldspar!
And as a reward for everyone's "hard work," she shared the coordinates of the last bomb with everyone.
Although there was a 90% chance the coordinates were fake…
Stelle still decided to give it a try.
After all.
Until you open the box, you never know if the cat is dead or alive.
Soon.
She arrived at the designated coordinates.
From a distance, she spotted a familiar figure.
"Is that… Firefly?"
"Ah, you're here!" Firefly turned around and greeted her.
[Sparkle, take this!]
"Don't come any closer, this bomb is dangerous! And... I really am Firefly!"
In front of Firefly, in the pool.
There was indeed a doll.
It was emitting a mechanical voice: "Twenty-seven minutes and fifty-two seconds... Twenty-seven minutes and fifty-one seconds..."
"Since you're here... I'll keep it brief. About half an hour ago, I received a message from an unknown sender and rushed over immediately."
"The Dreamscape has lost the protection of Order. If this bomb explodes here... the consequences would be unimaginable. I've studied it for a long time, but the structure of this bomb is extremely peculiar, as if it's been locked by some inexplicable Path power..."
"Aside from its creator, I'm afraid no one can stop it."
The situation,
Was beginning to take a disturbing turn!
The last person to appear at the scene was none other than Firefly!
Everything,
Felt deliberate and predestined!
[Is there really no other way...]
After a few seconds of silence, Firefly spoke up.
"There is... actually, not completely no way."
"Do you remember? The script said I would experience three deaths in the land of dreams."
"I think this is the prelude to the third one."
As soon as she said this.
The ominous premonition was indeed confirmed!
In an instant.
Both the players on the scene and those watching the livestream couldn't sit still!
...
"Ahhhhhhh..."
"No way, it can't be..."
"Sparkle, if you blow up my Firefly, I'll hate you for the rest of my life!!!"
"Wuwuwu, no!"
"Damn it! Don't bring back the foreshadowing at this moment!"
"Sparkle! This isn't fun anymore, wahhh!!"
"I used to like Sparkle, but now..."
"Is there a possibility that Sparkle is trying to help Firefly overcome a tribulation?"
"Overcome your grandma's tribulation! Is this how you help someone?"
...
While Firefly and Stelle were talking.
The doll's countdown continued relentlessly.
"You might already know this, but I was born without the ability to dream. The way I enter the Dreamscape is also a special method of the Stellaron Hunters. This allows me to do things that ordinary dreamers can't."
"As long as I can endure the pain brought by the pressure of memories, I can dive into the primal memory realm beyond the Dreamscape, and this will provide a glimmer of hope for The Radiant Feldspar."
"I'll take this bomb deep into the Dreamscape (the primal memory realm)... at least as deep as possible into an uninhabited area. That way, no one will get hurt."
[Is there really enough time?]
"Don't worry, I believe this Firefly armor (S.A.M.) is enough to get me to where I need to go before the countdown ends... and maybe even return safely."
"This is also the best and most reasonable choice at the moment. After all, this long story deserves a happy ending."
"Let me share a saying with you, actually, it was Acheron who told me. She said that so-called impossible things are just things that haven't happened yet..."
"Right now, there are so many things that seem impossible... but are they really absolutely impossible to happen? I'd say, maybe it's just that the moment when these impossibilities are negated hasn't arrived yet."
"Whether it's a literal end, or a pain akin to death, or a life-threatening situation... before the destined end arrives, they are no different, and I can still make many choices. I firmly believe..."
"At the moment of making a choice, the outcome in our hearts has already been decided."
"It is not fate that shapes us, but we who shape fate."
...
"That's well said, but the bomb is about to explode!"
"I'm so anxious...!!"
"The so-called impossible is merely the not-yet-arrived—these were Duke Inferno's last words to Acheron, which Acheron then spread to many others."
"The prison guard is still chasing me."
"Duke Inferno: I have no objections."
"Wuwu Firefly..."
"No knives, please no knives..."
"Stop talking, stop talking, the flags are already planted everywhere!!"
...
Firefly stepped into the pool.
She walked toward the bomb.
All the players watching were on edge!
It felt as if they were the ones moving the bomb, not Firefly!
Yet Firefly herself.
Was surprisingly calm!
"The Astral Express and the Stellaron Hunters… are like light and shadow."
"We walk different paths, entangled yet moving forward together, growing fervently…"
"Perhaps the destination is certain. But… it's not now."
As Firefly's hand reached into the water.
Her slender, delicate hand transformed into Sam's mechanical one.
She picked up the doll.
On her back.
The flame thrusters and jet system activated simultaneously!
Sam leaped from the spot.
Soaring into the sky!
The doll in her hand suddenly wriggled with excitement.
"Considering how smoothly things are going…"
"The countdown is about to speed up!"
Firefly's expression turned to one of surprise.
She clenched her teeth.
The original red flames were replaced by blue ones.
Forming a pair of ethereal wings on her back!
In an instant, her speed skyrocketed!
As if tearing the air apart on both sides!
Firefly's voice echoed in the background.
"A human life is too short, like a firefly drawn to the flame. So, if you've found an answer in your heart…"
"Always remember, don't leave yourself with regrets."
"We have that right… don't we?"
...
"Fire—fly—!!!"
"I'll never forget this day…"
"Why does it have to be like this! The third time she's still saving us!"
"This is the last time we'll see Firefly [sunglasses]"
"Come back, my heart can't take it anymore…"
"Firefly!!!"
"Tears in my eyes!"
...
A blinding white light filled the sky.
The bomb seemed to be detonating!
Stelle stood on the deck, watching anxiously and worriedly.
A red light, like a shooting star flying in reverse.
Exploded at its highest point!
However.
The expected scene of Destruction did not appear!
Instead, a massive firework in the shape of a Sparkle Doll's head burst into the sky!
Following that.
Various fireworks lit up the sky one after another!
It was as if New Year's had come early!
Stelle stood frozen in place.
While the audience at the scene was even more bewildered!
It was as if they had all turned into statues!
Complete silence!
"What… what is this supposed to be?"
"Did Firefly turn into fireworks?"
"Turn into what? This isn't an Imaginary neutron bomb at all, it's just regular fireworks!"
"Huh???"
"Wah wah wah…"
"What's the background music? Damn, it fits the mood so perfectly!"
"I knew Sparkle wouldn't do something like that, she just wanted to surprise us!"
"Damn it! You were the one shouting the loudest earlier, saying you'd never pull for Sparkle again! What now? Talk!"
"Talk about a quick change of heart!"
"Thank you, Sparkle———— (screaming)".