"Seriously... why did things turn out this way?"
Afterward, Miss March couldn't help but mutter, her voice full of resentment.
She was just curious, but ended up stumbling upon such an adult-rated scene. Of course, more importantly, she had somehow joined in... Although it was indeed an unprecedented feeling, opening a new world for her and bringing many new discoveries, thinking about the incident itself still felt a bit... hard to talk about.
"What's the big deal? It's just a dream," Stelle said calmly, looking refreshed.
Anyway, she had done some indescribable things when borrowing his body. Taking it a step further and playing a round of "Fight the Landlord" was just unlocking a new experience
(Translator's note: "Fight the Landlord" (斗地主 - dòu dìzhǔ) is a popular Chinese card game for three players. Here, it's used as a euphemism for a threesome.)
"And besides, weren't you also..."
"Shut up!"
March's face flushed red, and she looked annoyed.
Although she was a bit shy at first—after all, as a beautiful young girl, she had to maintain a certain maidenly reserve—but... because she wanted to collect beautiful "memories," she ended up getting a lot out of the process with him, leading her to become overly engrossed... Nothing of the sort happened, okay!
"I'm sorry..."
Robin, having straightened her clothes, came out. Seeing the two of them, her cheeks turned slightly red. Along with her apology, her tone was a bit strange.
Actually, the fact that things had developed this way was largely her fault.
She had just discovered his efficient method of interaction and wanted to experience that feeling. But... after receiving some R-rated content, the high degree of harmony caused her to lose control for a moment, and she ended up pushing him down
What was worse was that as a high-level follower of the Path of Harmony, after that happened, she accidentally transmitted and shared her emotions and senses with March, who had stumbled upon them, and later with Stelle
The 1v1 turned into a 3v1 game of "Fight the Landlord"... Even the well-mannered Miss Robin was somewhat ashamed.
"It's nothing, it's nothing, it's all that bad guy's fault!"
Robin's statement actually made March feel a bit embarrassed. Plus, since she was also at fault, she quickly waved her hands and shifted the blame to a certain Mr. Jiang.
"Speaking of which, where did that guy go?"
"It seems... someone was looking for him," Robin said, unsure.
At this moment.
The Reverie Hotel—in reality.
Miss Sparkle looked at the man right in front of her, staring at her, and blinked.
"Trash can! I am the Lord of Trash Cans!"
She suppressed her trembling voice, trying to justify her current posture, even though she was already struggling to maintain her transformation.
"Mmm! I... I mean I'm the Lord of Trash Cans! Not... poke the trash can!"
Oh no, I can't hold it anymore!
Miss Sparkle's eyes rolled back, and her "Lord of Trash Cans" disguise instantly vanished with a puff of smoke. Or rather, for him, such things were meaningless from the start.
After all, though the Masked Fools' illusions were powerful, they couldn't hide a single thing from his all-seeing eyes.
A single glance was enough for Jiang Qiao to see through Miss Sparkle's underwear, not to mention she had unwisely made close contact.
"What do you want? Master Sparkle isn't afraid of you! I advise you to stop!"
Miss Sparkle tried to intimidate and resist—though her current state lacked any shred of credibility.
With his figure reflected in her pupils, the tensed Miss Masked Fool trembled, having learned a very profound lesson.
In the dream pool, Miss Sparkle looked limp as if her bones had been removed, completely listless.
"You bastard, you don't even spare trash cans..."
She said this, but she also knew that her illusions were like the emperor's new clothes in his eyes. She could only mutter, "I really fell for that Aeon of Elation's nonsense."
The appearance of Glamoth had changed many things in the universe. Of course, the situation of the Masked Fools had also become somewhat difficult or strange. But no matter what, it couldn't change the fact that fun-seekers would seek fun.
This, of course, included Sparkle from Edo Star.
Even after Glamoth's influence reached Edo Star and changed her experiences somewhat, perhaps due to her inherent nature, Sparkle still embarked on the path of a Masked Fool seeking fun.
Moreover, she was particularly interested in making fun of Glamoth—especially its empress.
However, it was obvious.
Even though Sparkle was a standout in the tavern, it was indeed difficult for her to get close to the Empress of Glamoth.
Until one day, she met the Aeon of Elation.
Although the Masked Fools' attitude towards the Aeon of Elation was not like that of other factions towards their Aeons—after all, what Aha wanted was not respect, but fun.
So, Sparkle received guidance from Aha.
He said that in Penacony, a man named Jiang Qiao had a deep connection with the Empress of Glamoth. Trust Aha, if you get in touch with him, you will definitely find the fun you're looking for.
Miss Sparkle was skeptical, but after observing, she seemed to have discovered some clues.
Especially after secretly discovering that he was being "played" by the three of them.
So, after making her judgment, the fun-seeking Miss Sparkle launched a surprise attack. This was both for fun and for further exploration...
Who would have thought... she was tricked by the Aeon of Elation!
Without a doubt—she was the fun Aha was talking about!
A gift from a thousand miles away, captured on the spot!
...But, to say that the Aeon of Elation had completely lied to her wouldn't be entirely true.
At least, apart from her performance in front of this person being utterly pathetic and weak, she had indeed obtained some unimaginable things...
Spiritual satisfaction, and much more...
Having gained so much, the recovered Miss Sparkle chose to press forward.
She held his face, and at an extremely close distance, she revealed the joyful smile of a Masked Fool:
"Hehe~ You really gave me quite a surprise~"
"Lend me your body, okay?"(crossed) a sweet, coquettish voice whispered beside him. Like a kitten, the idol girl from Edo Star shamelessly used her signature move—weaponized cuteness.
"If you lend me your body, I can..."
Miss Sparkle, who was interested in both the chat group and Jiang Qiao's body-swapping, as well as his true nature, tried hard to please him. Of course, considering her nature as a Masked Fool, it was impossible to know her true intentions.
He remained silent, only giving the mischievous Edo idol girl a good old-fashioned personality correction with a "rod."
The thoroughly disciplined Miss Masked Fool puffed out her cheeks.
"Hmph, if you don't want to, then don't!"
"Anyway, I've already gained a lot~"
After delivering her defiant post-defeat speech, Miss Sparkle fled in disarray.
However, a moment later, she peeked her head in from outside the hotel room door, looked around, then snuck back in and picked up a wooden geta sandal that had fallen on the floor before leaving.
For the next few days in Penacony, Robin, March 7—and especially Stelle—would often come to visit his room.
As for why the visits were so long... well, it was probably to exchange some insights on the path of exploration.
After resolving the matters in Penacony, the Astral Express crew soon embarked on a new journey.
It was said that their next stop was recommended by a Memokeeper named Black Swan, whom Himeko had met.
An unexplored land entangled by three Paths—
"Amphoreus."
"Speaking of which, isn't Amphoreus where Sister Elysia went?"
In the Hall of Progeny, Firefly, who was handling government affairs while relaxing with her eyes closed, remembered this when she saw the name.
"Yes."
"Because there seems to be something closely connected to her there, so she had to go."
In the chat group, Elysia's active messages could be seen.
Among them was a picture she shared of a small pink fairy.
Elysia: Ahem, what do you think? Isn't this little guy cute? [Attached image.JPG]
Elysia: Its name is Mimi~
Empress of Glamoth: Is that it?
Elysia: I guess so, but this child is quite severely incomplete.
Jiang Qiao: Do you need my help?
Elysia: You can't come to this place... Besides, you know, I have to do this myself. Isn't that what you taught me?
Jiang Qiao didn't deny it.
The part about Amphoreus could indeed only be entered by Elysia herself, and he absolutely couldn't interfere. Or rather, if he did interfere, the meaning of Elysia going there would be greatly diminished.
Moreover, the special nature of Amphoreus also determined that the place could not accommodate power of too high a level.
The entanglement of the three Paths maintained that world in an extremely delicate balance. The slightest ripple could easily affect the state of Amphoreus, causing it to slide in a direction he did not want to see.
This was also why he didn't go to that place with Elysia.
Elysia: While I've been away, you haven't been provoking other girls, have you~ Hmm? [Puffy-faced pink fatty.jpg]
A passing Masked Fool: Hello, Sister Elysia~
Elysia: Very good, it seems you have!
Camera: I tried my best.
Galaxy Baseballer: I can testify!
Elysia: ...
In Amphoreus, Miss Elysia looked at the extra names in the chat group and suddenly felt the urge to rush back to the Asdana star system and settle accounts with a certain someone.