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Chapter 302: Joining an idol audition? I just love watching performances when I'm on stage with Miss Firefly!
Little Gui's Livestream.
Guinaifen waved at the camera.
"Family, right now, we are less than one and a half system hours away from what Sunday called the opening of the [ Dreamscape Paradise Where Everyone Can Be Happy ]!"
"And Little Gui is still right here at the scene…"
"It is said that when the time comes, everyone in the entire Penacony will fall into a dream without exception."
"If I have the chance to wake up, I will definitely share my experience in the dreamscape with you guys!"
At this point, Guinaifen rubbed her hands together.
She was both excited and a bit nervous.
"To be honest, I'm still feeling a bit unsure in my heart!"
"But thankfully, the main trailblaze mission is about to enter the next phase!"
"We should know very soon whether what Sunday said is actually true!"
Guinaifen pointed at the game screen.
The current map was Dreamflux Reef.
At the Nameless' Monument.
March 7th, Stelle, Firefly, and Himeko were standing in a row.
They looked ready to set off at any moment!
They were bidding their final farewells to Gallagher in front of them.
"As you can see, family."
"Our Express Crew has now found the whereabouts of the three esteemed Nameless predecessors!"
"We've also found the Watchmaker's legacy!"
"…Although it's still unclear for now what that empty Dream Bubble represents…"
"But the current situation is already very clear!"
"We are going to challenge the Dream Master!"
"This will be a conflict of philosophies and combat power!"
"Everything is ready. After we bid farewell to Gallagher, we will embark on this final journey!"
Guinaifen's eyes sparkled slightly.
Starting the new story—
Gallagher said earnestly, "Don't blame me for being blunt. Having fighting spirit is a good thing, but the path Mikhail left for you won't be easy to walk…"
"Otherwise, why would he fall asleep in loneliness, putting all his stakes on you, this group of future Nameless?"
"But you have safety in numbers. Heh, at least you have a chance to lose a bit slower."
Himeko maintained her composure and elegance.
She said, "In my view, relying solely on Welt to participate in the negotiations is definitely far from enough. Regardless of whether the other party will comply, negotiation itself can only create an opportunity for us to stand on equal footing with them; it cannot bring any advantage."
"Penacony is the opponent's home turf, and the chips we can use are few and far between. Rather than sitting and waiting for death under the Family's blockade, it's better to choose to take the initiative and attack."
"We are familiar with the characteristics of the Stellaron, and as the core that stabilizes the beautiful dream, the Stellaron is vital to the Family. If we touch their core interests, they will surely rush to strike back… and being in a rush precisely means showing flaws."
Firefly nodded. "Exactly. As long as we can threaten the Stellaron, whether through negotiation or combat, we will have a chance to gain the upper hand."
"But the problem lies in the fact that on the eve of the Charmony Festival, how can we get close to the Grand Theater? The Family is bound to set up heavy defenses. Forcing our way through… even if we can do it, the risk is too high."
The scene instantly fell into silence.
March 7th couldn't help but speak up, "Eh… is no one talking? Then I'll raise my hand! I know the answer to this one!"
"It's like this: I heard that before the Charmony Festival begins, they will open a selection venue to warm up for the grand ceremony. What's it called… SoulGlad™ Festival Auditions, right in the Scorchsand Hour."
"As long as we win first place, we can win the title of Festival Superstar and be personally received by Miss Robin… But that's not the important part. The important part is that we can enter the Grand Theater much earlier than ordinary spectators!"
Hearing March 7th's words in the story, Guinaifen couldn't help but complain.
"What time is it already, March 7th? You still want to participate in an audition?"
"Your heart is even bigger than mine!"
However, five minutes later.
Except for Gallagher, all four people at the scene arrived at the audition site of the Scorchsand venue!
Guinaifen was a bit speechless at this point.
"Shouldn't we go directly to confront Sunday and the Dream Master?"
"They really dragged us to the audition site!"
"Is this how things are done?"
"I'm anxious, anxious, anxious!"
"I am really, extremely anxious right now!"
The bullet comments in the livestream were also very lively.
…
"Having confirmed their philosophy, the fully prepared protagonist group's next move is, of course—to go participate in an audition!"
"I know you're anxious, Little Gui, but don't be anxious just yet!"
"Isn't this too abrupt?"
"What's going on with this plot? It's dragging the pacing!"
"What happened to the promised life-and-death struggle and rivers of blood!"
"I want to see them fight! Why are you showing me an audition?"
…
Ten minutes later.
Guinaifen looked at Firefly, who was performing awkwardly in the story.
The corners of her mouth slowly curved upward.
Firefly looked embarrassed and said in an even more embarrassed tone, "That's… that's great! I like this kind of… ex… exciting life!"
However, despite this, the judges gave her a highly positive review!
For a moment, it was hard to say whether this plot was Elation or just nonsensical…
But the attitude of Guinaifen and many viewers in the livestream took a 180-degree turn!
…
"This is it! This is exactly what I wanted to see—holding hands with Miss Firefly to play through an audition show!"
"More of this, please, I love playing this!"
"If the Astral Express Crew and the Stellaron Hunters could team up in a real-life audition show, I would definitely smash that like button!"
"Scorchsand Festival: And just like that, the viewership ratings are here."
"Why did Firefly perform so awkwardly, yet the judges still gave her such a high rating?"
"Because Firefly is an artist under the Iris Family [ doge ]"
"Judge: I'm sorry, you…
Firefly: Set the seas ablaze!
Judge: You pass!"
…
The subsequent challenges were also extremely ridiculous!
By the time they reached the final and most difficult stage—the Superstar Showdown.
They were about to face a tall, sturdy, passionate, noble man who had single-handedly achieved the highest score in the acting challenge!
By now, Guinaifen was completely immersed!
She was sweating a little, eager to try!
Arriving at the challenge venue.
On the stage atop the stairs ahead, silver armor reflected the metallic light.
Seeing that figure from afar, Guinaifen was first stunned, then burst into a helpless laugh!
"ARGENTI—!!!?"
…
"Argenti, my good brother, I missed you so much!"
"Holy crap, it's actually him!"
"I was a bit suspicious when I saw the description of his traits, but I didn't expect it to be the man himself!"
"This tiny audition arena can actually gather so many masters?"
"I've already started laughing."
"The atmosphere suddenly became pure and beautiful!"
…
Firefly and Stelle came before Argenti.
Argenti lamented sincerely, "Under the glory of Beauty, I did not expect us to meet again. The warm faces of you two in this turbulent moment are like a spring breeze, soothing my scorchsand-like heart!"
"I learned that the festival was drawing near, so I had the One-and-Only power up to lead me to Penacony. However, the galaxy without the gaze of Beauty is turbid all over. I was delayed for a long time on my way here to rescue the wounded and dying…"
"Fortunately, the dwarf rabbit mech pilot, the wandering cat duelist, the galaxy ninja, the four-wheel drive machina, and thirty-two other stranded souls have all pulled through and are safe and sound… So I brought everyone here together to share the harmony with thousands of beautiful creatures."
[ You sure are good at saving people… ]
Argenti shook his head slightly. "I dare not take the credit! It is only a pity that the IPC envoy, who is as gorgeous and dazzling as a peacock, is still in poor condition… How I wish he could have joined us in this grand event as well."
As soon as these words were spoken, the livestream instantly boiled over!
…
"Keywords captured: peacock, dazzling, IPC envoy!"
"He might as well have just read out Aventurine's ID number!"
"Argenti is truly capable; HE EVEN MANAGED TO SAVE AVENTURINE!!!"
"Ahhhhh, thank goodness, my ill-fated Aventurine is still alive!!"
"He won his gamble and survived Acheron's strike!"
"Quickly say thank you to Argenti! No, praise Idrila!"
"I'm willing to call you the Galactic Rescue Hero!"