Just then, a clear, cold voice came from the doorway, "Hey."
Aventurine and Star turned their heads to look at the door at the same time, only to see a tall, cold, and glamorous purple-haired woman standing there; she was Huangquan. Her gaze was cold and sharp, making people feel a sense of awe.
"You, what are you doing in my room?" Huangquan's tone was icy, revealing a hint of displeasure and confusion.
"Your room?" Aventurine was clearly surprised. He paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "Amazing, friend, you've only been in Penacony for a few days, and you've already learned to invite people to join you."
"Don't misunderstand, I just wanted to remind you—this place is a mixed bag, and there are too many people with ill intentions. Remember to be more careful, for example... remember to close the door."
"Well, I'll be going now. I wish you both a pleasant time." Aventurine said and then left.
Huangquan just silently watched Star, not speaking. Star finally couldn't help but speak first, with a hint of confusion in her tone: "Have we met somewhere before?
She was a little surprised to hear this, but she didn't answer Star's question. Instead, she frowned and asked, "...Why aren't you leaving yet?"
"Huh?" Star clearly hadn't expected such an answer and was momentarily stunned.
Seeing this, Huangquan thought she hadn't expressed herself clearly, so she repeated herself:
"I said, why aren't you leaving yet?"
Huangquan also seemed to find it a bit strange. She raised her hand to her mouth and murmured to herself, "...Could it be that I went to the wrong place? This shouldn't be. Before I spoke to disturb you, I double-checked the room number..."
Star frowned tightly, pondering to herself, "Huh...?" She looked around, her gaze falling on Huangquan, and a hint of confusion suddenly flashed through her mind.
Huangquan softly murmured to herself, "Could it be the carriage section... No, did I get the building number wrong too? I apologize, this hotel is too big, and the corridors are very similar. It's easy to get lost if you're not careful."
Star nodded, indicating understanding. However, that strange feeling grew stronger, as if something important had been forgotten in a corner. She tried hard to recall, but the scene before her felt incredibly unfamiliar.
"In any case, it's good that you're safe. I should return to my own room now," Huangquan said.
"However, before I leave, may I ask you one more question? It might sound a bit strange, or even rude, but I want to know..."
"Have we met somewhere before?"
Star frowned and said, "Hmm, indeed, I also feel like you're familiar."
...That's right, it was 'the Dream.' I had a dream on the way here, and you seemed to be in that dream... It's like a thought flashed through my mind..."
[March 7th: What a magical dream! How on earth did they manage to dream together?]
[Welt: I remember, Asdana is a star system rich in remembrance. Perhaps that's why they were able to meet in a dream.]
[Silver Wolf: Dreaming like playing a game online sounds quite interesting. I'll definitely have to try it sometime.]
"Star—that's your name, right? It's nice to meet you."
"You remember me?" Star asked, a little strangely.
Huangquan looked at the person in front of her expressionlessly and calmly replied, "You forgot, the gentleman said it before he left. My memory isn't great, but it's not so bad that I'd forget something that happened a few minutes ago."
She paused, then continued, "Sea Ranger, Huangquan. That's how they refer to me. Feel free to use it. We should meet again." She seemed to recall some past events, then sighed softly, and then seriously gave a piece of advice:
"Finally, just a small piece of advice... There is a type of person who possesses an unwavering will and belief, but they do not intend to use it for good. And on that gentleman's face, I saw a familiar expression."
As she spoke, she frowned slightly, her tone growing heavier: "If one carries a blade, one must always use it to cut something. And a gambler, before losing everything, will certainly burn their bridges and go all in... I can only say so much."
After speaking, Huangquan turned and left, leaving a solitary figure behind. After stepping out of the room, she stopped again and said without turning her head, "Before making a choice, you should know these things. Farewell."
[Qingque: Wow, what a powerful way to read people! Just a few words and she's judged someone almost perfectly.]
[Guinaifen: Family, do you want to team up with Xiao Gui Zi? Xiao Gui Zi is interested in doing ghost-hunting live streams recently, and she's short on hands!]
Star, however, was frowning in thought.
Huangquan left, but why did she still feel a strange sensation? Star muttered to herself, a subtle, indescribable feeling lingering in her heart. Forget it, she wouldn't think about it anymore. After all this trouble, it was time for a good sleep...
Just as Star was about to lie down and drift off to sleep, a faint sound of footsteps suddenly entered her ears. Hmm? Star turned her head in confusion, but was surprised to find that Huangquan had returned, now standing quietly at the room's doorway, appearing somewhat flustered.
"This reunion came so fast," Star couldn't help but murmur.
"Hmm..." Huangquan was silent for a moment, then asked, "Excuse me, could you tell me how to get back to the lobby? The corridors around here are just too similar."
Star looked at Huangquan's innocent expression, a hint of helplessness on her face. However, she still kindly pointed Huangquan in the right direction and described in detail how to reach the lobby.
Huangquan nodded repeatedly after hearing this, indicating that she understood. After thanking Star again, she turned and walked towards the lobby. Watching Huangquan's receding figure, Star couldn't help but shake her head.
It was finally over. Star let out a long sigh of relief, closed the door, and tried to release herself from the emotions of before. She took out her Dreamscape Passport and prepared to enter the Dreamscape Pool according to the instructions on it.
As she slowly approached the Dreamscape Pool, a soft, sweet female voice suddenly came from all directions of the room, as if the entire space was filled with this beautiful sound. At the same time, a rich fragrance permeated the air, enveloping her tightly like a thin veil. This fresh and rich fragrance had both the sweetness of ripe fruit and the profound and mysterious glow of a distant sea.
Star took a deep breath of this enchanting scent, feeling the pleasure and relaxation it brought. This unique fragrance reminded her of many beautiful things and gradually relaxed her previously tense nerves. Perhaps, now was truly the time to enter the dream...