Starry Sky Railway: Twin Origins

Chapter 189 Pinocchio Grand Theatre

"Found it, this should be it."

Lin Qiong stood in front of a control panel, reached out and pressed a button on it, and the indicator lights on the control panel lit up instantly.

With a slight tremor, the ceiling above the audition venue slowly opened, gradually forming a spacious opening.

Looking up through the opening, the magnificent Pinocchio Grand Theatre appears to be suspended directly above the audition venue.

at the same time.

The floor in the center of the venue is slowly rising, revealing a circular platform.

Looking through the gap at the edge of the platform, you can vaguely see a huge Sulpha bottle, its mouth pointing directly at the circular platform.

......

Not long ago.

After witnessing the reality revealed by the disappearance of the "Star Core's" influence, Lin Qiong and the others decided to go to the Pinocchio Grand Theatre to stop Sunday.

As originally stated on March 7th, as long as one wins first place in the preliminary rounds, they can directly enter the Pinocchio Grand Theatre from here.

However, as the illusion was dispelled, the overall layout of the audition venue changed to some extent, and even the staff inside the venue were all replaced with puppets.

Without staff to guide them, Lin Qiong and the others had to find their own way to the Grand Theater.

Although it took a lot of time, fortunately, Lin Qiong finally managed to open the ceiling of the audition venue.

......

When everyone gathered below the ceiling opening, on top of an elevator made of giant Sorida soda cans.

Only the firefly remained outside the elevator.

"Everyone, let's part ways here for now."

Upon hearing this, everyone turned around and looked at her with puzzled expressions.

"Aren't you... coming with us?" Xing couldn't help but ask.

Liu Ying smiled slightly, shook her head, and a hint of tenderness appeared in her eyes as she looked at Xing.

“Everyone has their own path to walk. Just as Pinocchio is the main stage of the Starry Sky Train, I have also found my own stage.”

As she spoke, the Grammer Cavalry's authentication key slowly appeared in her hand.

Liu Ying lowered her head, staring at the authentication key in her hand, her thumb unconsciously wiping the edge of it lightly, and said:

"In the script Elio gave me, one line reads...I will experience 'death' three times in the Land of Dreams."

"Three...three deaths!? That must be in quotes, right?" March 7th exclaimed instinctively.

“No, it was a real death…” Liu Ying gently shook her head, raised her eyes to meet Xing’s gaze, and slowly answered, “As you can see, my body was pierced by Mianmian’s wing blades… That was my first death.”

At this point, Liu Ying paused briefly before continuing:

"Because I entered Pinocchio illegally and didn't use the hotel's dream-entering device, the pain of dying in the dream was transmitted to reality without reservation, and that's the only way I can wake up from the dream..."

"Fireflies..."

Xing frowned, her eyes filled with worry, her mouth opening and closing as if she wanted to say something, but couldn't find the right words.

Noticing this, Firefly immediately gave Xing a determined look and said:

"Now I understand the meaning of a second death and I will put it into action. If all goes well, it may provide you with crucial support."

"Miss Ryuhoshi, are you... prepared for this?" Himeko asked with a solemn expression.

Liu Ying nodded gently, her gaze as firm as a rock, and answered without hesitation:

"Well, if it weren't for that, I wouldn't be here. Besides, the phenomenon of dreams merging with reality is intensifying now, and there's no time to waste."

Seeing her resolute attitude, no one dared to offer any further advice.

"Then... will we still meet then?"

Xing stared intently at Liu Ying, her eyes filled with reluctance.

Hearing Xing's question, Firefly nodded and gave Xing a bright, sunny smile: "Of course, I hope we'll meet again in this sober reality."

After saying that, Liu Ying slowly turned around and raised the authentication key in her hand.

As a dazzling light burst forth from the authentication key, the firefly's body began to be enveloped in a ball of flame.

Her figure gradually became blurred in the flames.

Then, a tall figure emerged from the flames; it was Sam, the Star Core Hunter.

Just as Sam activated the propulsion device on his back, preparing to leave.

"Wait, Sam," Lin Qiong suddenly called out to her, but then realized that the way he addressed her was wrong, so he quickly corrected himself, "Uh... Miss Liu Ying, could you please pass on a message for me?"

Upon hearing this, the propulsion system on the back of the silver armor slowly shut down. She tilted her head slightly, and the glowing mask shimmered with a blue light in the dim environment.

“Okay,” Sam replied briefly.

"Then please help me tell..."

Lin Qiong quickly moved to Sam's side and whispered the message that needed to be conveyed to her.

After hearing Lin Qiong's words, Sam was visibly taken aback for a moment, but quickly regained his composure, nodded, and replied, "I'll remember."

"Thanks." Lin Qiong said as he returned to the elevator. "Next time you have time, come and ride on the Starry Sky Train. Maybe I can cure your entropy disorder."

"...I'll consider it."

With that, Sam's propulsion system ignited again, and in the blink of an eye, she disappeared from everyone's sight.

......

After watching Sam leave, Lin Qiong pressed the start button.

Just listen to a "pop" sound.

The powerful thrust from the eruption of the Soda propelled the platform beneath everyone's feet, propelling it at incredible speed toward the Pinocchio Grand Theatre suspended in mid-air...