Collapse: Nano Brigade Captain's Journey Across the Galaxy

Continued from last time...

"Distinguished guest, could you please come out and see me?"

Joachim suddenly said this after everyone left.

Hearing this, the man did not hesitate, but walked out openly. The moment Joachim saw that face, he was stunned.

Originally... he stayed here just to meet this uninvited guest. He was very clear about his own strength. Although he definitely couldn't deal with this uninvited guest, he could... get some information out of him and get away with it safely.

"Joachim" was still very confident, but he never expected that the person who appeared in front of him was "Raiden Mei's" "isotope in different time and space".

This time, "Joachim" was really sweating profusely. After all... he knew very well the strength of "Raiden Mei" from the "Essential World".

Moreover, the experiences of "isotopes in different time and space" are always similar yet different, but... generally speaking, they are always unchanged, and... given the highly developed civilization here.

The strength of this "isotope in different time and space" is definitely much stronger than that of the "original world", but even so, "Joachim" has absolute confidence and leaves safely under her hands.

After all... the trump card given by Chen Ye is not vegetarian, not to mention... "Raiden Mei" from the "original world" is a relatively rational person, so... this "isotope in different time and space" should also be a relatively rational one.

Thinking of this, Joachim was about to speak, but was interrupted by Raiden Mei on the other side: "Being stared at like this... I would also feel embarrassed."

Upon hearing this, Joachim bowed slightly and said, "Excuse me, my name is Walter Young, and I am a member of the Star Train. I guess... you have already met my companions."

However, Raiden Mei did not respond to his words, but murmured: "Walter..."

When Joachim heard this, he could almost guess what the other person was feeling, but he still asked knowingly, "What's wrong with this name?"

But the woman opposite asked back: "...Compared to this, before that, shouldn't you ask my name first?"

"I'm afraid that's not necessary, Miss Huangquan. You are now a well-known figure in Pinocchio. What's more, in my hometown, there is a person who looks almost the same as you. So I think I should know your name - Raiden Mei."

After hearing this word, the other party was stunned. She didn't expect that after so many years, someone would still call out this name.

However... compared to the second half of the words, the first half of the words made her a little concerned. She asked calmly: "...what did they say?"

Joachim did not keep the secret, but said bluntly: "They say that you are the real murderer of this "serial murder case", and that the "annihilation gang" who came to the banquet also died tragically at your hands."

"And now... you are trying to stir up another bloody storm in Pinocchio."

Raiden Mei listened to Joachim's words and was in deep thought. When Joachim mentioned the "annihilation gang", she asked in confusion: "The annihilation gang?"

Joachim quickly replied, "The Fire Demon Afrit of the Eternal Fire Residence."

After hearing this, Raiden Mei said in an unfathomable tone: "Tragic death? The Grand Duke has already turned his body into flames and sacrificed himself for the cause."

"He... is a resolute and heroic warrior. Even if he is a so-called villain, he should not be slandered in this way."

Then, the other party changed the subject and stared at Joachim's cane without disguising, and then said: "What's more... there are quite a few suspicious people who were invited. Do they really think... a long sword will be more dangerous than the "black hole" in your hand?"

When Joachim heard this, he also secretly activated the "Key of Devouring: Harmony of the Star Sea", although he believed more in the "different time and space isotope" of Raiden Mei.

But the woman in front of him is not the "Raiden Mei" of the "original world" after all, so... it is normal for "Joachim" to be on guard, because you said what would happen if other travelers came here and found out about the anomaly.

You're worrying too much. Chen Ye gave everyone on the train a "Yu Du Chen" feather. Although this feather can do very limited things, it can still slightly modify the consciousness of others.

(It just makes it difficult for them to notice the abnormality here, and makes them walk around this place subconsciously)

Joachim only showed the smallest power of the Pseudo Black Hole. After doing all this, he said in a deep voice: "...Your intuition is very sharp. Even the Family could not withstand the true face of this cane."

"So... you must also know, Miss Raiden Mei, that peering into a black hole is not a wise move. As a potentially dangerous person, you already know us to an uncomfortable degree."

"So - look at the black holes around you, show your true identity and your intentions, otherwise - I'll ask you to prepare to be torn apart by gravity!"

"Joachim" threatened in a deep voice, although he knew very well that his conventional means could not pose any threat to the opponent. You know, even "Raiden Mei" from the "Essential World" would not be afraid of his "pseudo-black hole".

But... I still have to pretend. If I use my trump card, I may be able to hurt the opponent, but it is not necessary.

When Raiden Mei heard this, she looked around at the scene and said calmly, "That kind of thing shouldn't happen... If I can make the "nameless guests" less defensive, I'd be happy to help."

After that, he began to talk to himself: "Whether you believe it or not, and no matter what you think, "Patrolman Huangquan"... this is my current identity."

"And the reason why I came to visit Pinocchio was just to fulfill a long-cherished "last wish."

"I came for the Watchmaker's Heritage... that's all, I think - I've been honest enough."

"But you still don't want to reveal your true identity, even though I have guessed it."

"No, it's not that I don't want to, but that I can't. The road I have walked is really too long, and the things that have been added to this life cannot be explained in a few words. Moreover, as you said, you have already guessed part of it. I think... this is enough."

"Besides, I think you know very well that everyone has a past that is difficult to talk about, and secrets that they don't want to show to others easily, so... I won't ask too much about why the "Star Train" has to travel the galaxy with a *"Star Core"*."

At this point, Raiden Mei suddenly changed the subject and asked Joachim, "Is he okay? That Memory-taker...didn't do anything, right?"

Joachim replied in a deep voice: "Don't worry, Qiong is fine and there is no danger. Also... don't change the subject, let's get back to what we were talking about just now - whether you can gain my trust depends on how much you are willing to reveal."

Instead of answering directly, he answered with action: "In order to find that "legacy", I have visited various dreams and conducted many investigations since I moved into "Pinoconi".

"During this period, I came into contact with many visitors, and during this process, I now realize one thing..."

"what?"

“…The secret of “Pinoconi” may be closely related to the “development” in the past.”

"And it is precisely because of this speculation that I came here to seek your help. I don't have enough evidence, but I would like to propose a possibility-"

"The source of all tragedies lurks within the 'family'. If you are willing to believe me... I think... we can find the facts to prove it together."

"And, Mr. Walter, I believe you have already come to the same conclusion."

Upon hearing this, Joachim's mind moved slightly, and then he put away the "pseudo black holes" surrounding Raiden Mei.

Then he said: "...Let's stop here. I will believe for the time being that you have no hostility."

"So... share your findings with me - just you and me, and... before finding solid evidence, I don't want to use some ambiguous speculation to interfere with other people's judgment."

"No problem... By the way, what would you like to drink? How about two glasses of *"Awakening from a Dream"* before we leave... Uh no... Four glasses, because I think... the conversation that follows will last a long time."

………………

In reality, when Mei Raiden and Joachim gained mutual trust and exchanged information, the Black Swan, the Rememberer, somehow came to Mei Raiden's guest room in reality.

As he walked in, he muttered to himself, "I've been watching her for a long time. The first "invitation" was in the hotel's banquet hall."

"She sat alone in the corner of the crowd, silent, just drinking *"Awakening from a Dream"*, one cup after another. I told her - "This drink is spicy and bitter, not the taste of sweet dreams, only suitable for those who are tired of "Suleda"."

But she said - "Really? But to my taste, there is no difference between them."

When the "Black Swan" recalled this, he stopped recalling for the time being, and instead focused on looking at the guest room in front of him, and said with a little surprise -

"The guest rooms are surprisingly plain... just like your appearance... Miss Huang Quan."

Then, the "Black Swan" turned his attention to a music box on the table, and then said with a slightly proud tone: "It was easy to get. It is this "music box" - the "invitation letter" received by the "annihilation gang."

"Your memories are not yours alone - I know a lot, and I can predict even more - with just a little bit of skill, the dead can speak!"

"Hehe, the 'Destroyer Gang'... that group of 'desperate criminals' who disappeared after meeting you... what exactly did they go through? Let me reveal it to you."

However, after hearing what happened later, "Black Swan" realized something was wrong. Originally, the fact that this "music box" fell into the hands of "Yellow Spring" and was brought to "Pinocone" by her was a fact that could never be changed.

But for some reason... she couldn't read the memories that followed, until the very end... she realized that the memories that followed were no longer memories, but a phone call.

She used this "music box" as a medium to have a brief conversation with "Constance", one of the descendants of the deceased "Fire Demon Afrit".

During this brief call, she was told that the other party would give her the clues he wanted, and the other party's only request was to enjoy this *"unforgettable"* event on his behalf!

After the call ended, the phone on the desk suddenly rang, and the "Black Swan" said to himself: "The phone is ringing, should I answer it?"

………………

On the other side, "Gold Dust" was having a childhood dream, and when the dream reached its climax, a harsh voice came: "Hey, you should wake up, gambler."

Hearing this, "Gold Dust" also stood up with his hands covering his forehead. After a while, he said to "Doctor of Truth Veritas Latio" who was standing in front of him: "Oh, my God, I think I may have drunk too much."

Then he asked, "I didn't expect you to come back so soon. How are you? Did you find anything remarkable?"

"Humph, just as you thought, no one outside knows that "Mockingbird" was killed, not even a rumor. The TV is even broadcasting her ceremony rehearsal, haha... maybe it's a substitute, people are dreaming."

"Haha, that's natural. After all... who do you want to be? Death actually came to you in the beautiful dream created by the "family", and the victim was even the heroine of the "Harmony Ceremony". "

"And to be honest, I didn't believe in the promise of the "family" that "I won't die in my dreams". I even tried it myself a few times."

"Oh, guess what? I found that I can't die. Once there is any danger, I will be forcibly awakened by the "Dream Pool", as if everything just now was just a nightmare I had."