And on the Eighth Day

And on the Eighth Day is the eleventh part of the Trailblaze Mission chapter In Our Time. It automatically begins after completing The Sun Also Rises.
==Steps==
# Learn about the situation from Black Swan
# Go to the Lobby and meet with everyone
#* (Optional) Try using clockwork
# Speak with Robin
# Speak with Acheron and return to the stage
==Gameplay Notes==
*The battle against "Harmonious Choir" The Great Septimus is considered a challenge mission. It requires use of , and provides a Story version of them for the challenge.
==Dialogue==
===Learn about the situation from Black Swan===
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: Black Swan: Well, let's start with the conclusion — .
: Black Swan: But don't panic. The truth, as horrifying as it may be, is not yet irreversible. There's still a glimmer of hope, and that's why I'm here.
: Black Swan: Next, I'll use this empty light cone that carries all your memories to relive everything that happened before. And when this story reaches its end, I'm sure someone as clever as you will notice that...
: Black Swan: There's a in the story you have experienced, yet within that flaw lies a glimmer of hope.
: Black Swan: Are you ready for it?
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: Black Swan: Do you remember everything? When the clock turned back, the Express started a warp jump, sending you to a strange dream. You were bewildered back then, and then a Galaxy Ranger named Acheron showed you a way out.
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: Black Swan: When you arrived at The Reverie Hotel, you and had a confrontation with Aventurine, an IPC representative. Thankfully, Acheron appeared again and helped you.
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: Black Swan: After that, you saved Firefly and explored Penacony together. During the tour, you ran into and accidentally entered a child's dream.
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: Black Swan: There, I rescued both of you from "Death," but Firefly didn't return to reality. She realized the truth and tried to involve you in her plan, but that resulted in an accidental "death." Even more unsettling, you soon encountered another "murder."
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: Black Swan: prompted you to investigate the truth behind the sweet dream. Despite your efforts to gather information about the two victims, you didn't make much progress. But you did learn about the Watchmaker from Gallagher.
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: Black Swan: Meanwhile, Aventurine was secretly carrying out his scheme, in which you were one of the pawns. In the midst of a fierce battle, Acheron and unsheathed her sword.
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: Black Swan: That strike foiled Aventurine's plan and opened a passage between the sweet dream and the original Memory Zone. Upon your arrival at Dreamflux Reef, you learned the truth that , as well as the truth about the Dreamscape, the Stellaron, and the bellboy, Misha.
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: Black Swan: You split up with Sunday and Robin, looking for a way to seal the Stellaron. However, it turned out that Sunday and the Dreammaster had their own hidden agenda, and you had to engage in an ultimate duel on the stage of the Charmony Festival.
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: Black Swan: Finally, the story reached its conclusion. You emerged victorious, with the Trailblaze triumphing over the Order and Penacony embracing a bright and peaceful future...
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: Black Swan: This marks the end of the thrilling journey in Penacony. I'm sure you've already noticed something unusual, haven't you?
: Black Swan: , which contradicts all the known information, hides in this story...
: My first encounter with Misha at the hotel...
:: Black Swan: Heh, little Misha... or should I call him the Watchmaker?
:: Black Swan: He is only a segment of memory in a dream bubble, but his ambition for the Trailblaze led him to leave the bubble and embark on a grand adventure in Penacony...
:: Black Swan: While Misha is a rather special Memory Zone Meme, and he was granted power by the Trailblaze... there's still one thing that he shouldn't be able to do—
:: Black Swan: .... So, why did he appear in The Reverie Hotel in reality?
:: Black Swan: The answer is simple — He is that contradicts all our known information. This means that you, who wholeheartedly believe in this memory...
:: Black Swan: .
:: Black Swan: Wake up, (Trailblazer). Break free from this eternal dream and return to the real world. We'll find our there.
::;(Continue below)
: I was attacked by Sparkle disguised as Sampo...
:: Black Swan: Sparkle — yes, Sparkle, the most enigmatic and elusive character in the entire story. But unfortunately, she was the first to uncover the truth, and she did purposefully attack you to create confusion.
:: Black Swan: By the way, she left me a message to pass on to you. "Always make sure you can distinguish reality from imagination."
:: Black Swan: Is that a clue, you may wonder? I'm not sure, although I'm pretty sure that has nothing to do with that Masked Fool.
::;(Go back to dialogue choice with the option removed)
: The fake deaths of Firefly and Robin...
:: Black Swan: Well, although the fake "deaths" of those two ladies don't align with our initial assumptions, this fact itself doesn't contradict the information we have so far.
:: Black Swan: I'll go ahead and eliminate that incorrect answer for you. So, what is ?
::;(Go back to dialogue choice with the option removed)
: Acheron unsheathed her sword and revealed the power of the Nihility...
:: Black Swan: Are you suggesting that never bestows its gaze upon anyone, and thus no one can truly possess the power of the Nihility?
:: Black Swan: That's a very astute guess, but unfortunately, Acheron did progress further down the Path of the Nihility. Her unwavering belief in liberating the world from the grasp of Paths surpasses the capabilities of ordinary humans.
:: Black Swan: I'll discard that incorrect answer for you. Take your time and think it through — What is ?
::;(Go back to dialogue choice with the option removed)
: "Death" is the disguise of "Dormancy"...
:: Black Swan: It's true that Gallagher is a History Fictionologist, but he didn't lie in this matter. In addition, "death" and "dormancy" do arise from the same concept, don't they?
:: Black Swan: This is not in your adventure. Take your time and think it through.
::;(Go back to dialogue choice with the option removed)
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;(Cutscene plays)
::Pom-Pom: The train is about to make the jump!
::Pom-Pom: 5
::Pom-Pom: 4
::Pom-Pom: 3
::Pom-Pom: 2
;(Cutscene ends)
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;(Teleports to The Reverie (Dreamscape))
: (Trailblazer): (Back in this familiar room...)
: Black Swan: This way, darling.
;(Talk to Black Swan, optional)
: Black Swan: What's wrong? Are you not feeling well?
: I feel fine.
:: Black Swan: That's good then.
: I don't feel so good...
:: Black Swan: I know you're more sensitive to memoria, thus more easily affected by the Dreamscape than others. This is also why I have to accompany you.
: Black Swan: I shall use my methods to relieve you. Don't worry, as your companions are safe — I had both of them each give me a trinket before I entered the dream. This will allow me to feel their presence in the Memory Zone.
: Black Swan: They're already awake in their rooms. Will you be comfortable in following me now? Time waits for no one. We must hurry to the lobby.
;(Approach the designated location)
: Acheron: Not another one...
: Acheron: Thank you so much, Black Swan.
: Black Swan: Finally, I can breathe a sigh of relief.
: What happened?
: What is this place?
: The deja vu is strong with this scene...
: Acheron: I understand you must be confused, and we'll do our best to shed light on the situation. However, before that, it's essential to know that...
: Acheron: This place is the rift between dream and reality. A place reserved only for those who have awakened from .
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: Black Swan: Do you remember Sunday's ambitious plan? He intended to harness the power of the Stellaron, the collective will of over 100,000 Oak Family members, and the desires of everyone in Penacony to usurp the Harmony and restore the Order.
: Acheron: Unfortunately, it didn't stop there. From the early days of our journey into Asdana, we were already affected by the Stellaron. That strange Dreamscape where we met... Maybe it was a sign that your thoughts were beginning to drift away.
: All of this is just a dream?
: Did I fall asleep on the Express?
: I'm now back at the beginning of the story?
: Acheron: I don't think... the goal of the Order was to put everyone into a deep sleep. Quite the contrary — they used the Stellaron to catalyze the leakage of Asdana's memoria into the material world, allowing the Dreamscape to blend with reality.
: Acheron: ...And that included a lot of memoria from the Beyond the Sky Choir. As time came and went, the dreams eventually became indistinguishable from reality, and reality became an illusion. People think they are awake, but their spirits have long since stepped into the temple of Order.
: Black Swan: This is what makes Ena's Dream so powerful. In this paradise governed by the Order, everyone indulges in their delightful dreams and lives happily ever after.
: Black Swan: I believe what you experienced in the sweet dream, except for that flaw, was real. Only in this way could you reach the destination, lifting the crisis in Penacony and embarking on your next trailblazing expedition.
: Black Swan: If it wasn't for Acheron's plan, we might have been trapped in this dream forever.
: Acheron: Fortunately, while the Path of the Order governs all things, it can't affect the Nihility. I came to realize this when the Dreammaster tried to expel me at any cost.
: Black Swan: This is also why you felt a sense of peculiarity when traveling with her.
: Black Swan: Well, I'm not as fortunate as she is. Even if I'm a Memokeeper, I was still influenced by the power of the Order and fell into hallucinations.
: Black Swan: However, thanks to your memories, now we still have a chance to turn the tide.
: Acheron: For mortals, even if they possess the great power of a Path, they can't create a flawless world like Gods do.
: Acheron: That's why there was a in your dream. In other words, once you have realized the world is not real, you'll have a chance to break free from the dream.
: Black Swan: The flaw in your dream lies within Misha, who could have never appeared in reality. When I turned the pages of your memories, I realized that I was in an illusion, too.
: We still have a fighting chance.
: So, we lost...
: Didn't expect it all comes back to Misha...
: Acheron: Now Sunday has usurped the power of the through the Charmony Festival. Asdana has thus fallen into Ena's Dream, transforming everyone equally into the of the Aeon.
: Acheron: Failure doesn't mean weakness. Only the strong can gather the will to resist the Order and try to break free.
: Acheron: We still have a chance, though. To make it happen... please, Black Swan, guide us to those with a strong will.
===Go to the Lobby and meet with everyone===
: Black Swan: Alright, please come with me.
: (Trailblazer): These people are...?
: Acheron: They're the ones who accept Ena's Dream and indulge in their happy illusions...
: Acheron: We have no means to wake them up now. Not even your clockwork will do the trick.
: Acheron: However, there are still other things we can do. Let's keep going.
;(Talk to One Lost in a Dream, optional)
:;(One of the following will be displayed at random)
::Single-minded, this person dives into the dreamscape, having not the slightest reaction to your arrival.
::Their eyes are dulled but their lips curl up at the edges, as though transfixed in overwhelming joy.
::Their eyes simply droop as they giggle like a fool at only god knows what.
::The spark has completely gone from their eyes, replaced by a colossal mania.
::They are so immersed in the maniacal fantasy that they completely fail to notice your very existence.
: Activate Clockwork
: Leave.
;(Try to tune One Lost in a Dream from )
:"Welcome to the Paradise!"
;(After trying to tune One Lost in a Dream)
:;(One of the following will be displayed at random)
::Your "clockwork" doesn't seem to be working anymore.
::Your "clockwork" is unable to point this person in the right direction.
::Your "clockwork" has no sway on them whatsoever.
::Your "clockwork" is completely ineffectual.
::Looks like there's no way to rouse this person from their slumber for now — not even with your "clockwork."
;(Floating words)
:This is the promised land for us!
:It is done! Done it is!
:I shall follow thou!
:We have attained salvation!
:Thou and we are united in paradise!
:We abide by thy divine will!
:Blessed are the slumbering ones!
:Thou hast heeded my call! Heeded my call!
===Speak with Robin===
;(Approach Robin)
: Black Swan: Here we are.
: (Trailblazer): (It's... Robin?)
;(Talk to Robin)
: Robin: Finally, you've arrived.
: Acheron: Let me introduce you to Robin. She woke up from Ena's Dream by her own will, and it's this tough lady who led us here with her song.
: Robin: I woke up for the same reason as all of you. In the dream, I experienced something that could never occur in reality...
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: Robin: Are we going to lock it up in a cage? I want to see it fly freely in the sky.
: Sunday: Without us, this bird would be too fragile to survive on its own. Do you want it to die?
: Robin: No, but...
: Sunday: ...
: Sunday: Then let's take care of it together until it can return to the sky.
: Robin: ...Huh?
: Sunday: Birds have wings because they're meant to fly. Even if they may crash on the ground one day, they shouldn't be trapped in a cage.
: Sunday: Birds belong to the sky, so we should help them return there, right?
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: Robin: ...The illusion was so impossibly blissful that I realized it was just a dream.
: Robin: And this is our final hope. Ena's Dream is founded upon the Harmonious Choir, namely everyone's shared wishes. It will only materialize once the aspirations of all beings in Penacony merge as one.
: Robin: At present, it has become impervious due to people's desire to remain slumbering within the dream. And in order to destroy it...
: Robin: We must make everyone in Penacony .
: Black Swan: Now comes the tricky part. How do we do it?
: I'm curious, too.
: That doesn't sound simple at all...
: Maybe we should just go back to Ena's Dream?
:: Black Swan: You want to go back? Unfortunately, human consciousness always gravitates toward reality. Now that you've seen the flaw in the dream, there is no turning back.
: Black Swan: Humans' yearning for sweet illusions borders on obsession, leading them to subconsciously resist... the harsh reality.
: Black Swan: Therefore, I carefully selected a moment where (Trailblazer) was completely unguarded, guiding to uncover the truth to make regain consciousness.
: Black Swan: However, to wake up everyone in Penacony and get them to share the same determination... that would be nearly impossible.
: Acheron: Indeed. I'm afraid it's almost as difficult as resurrecting an Aeon...
;(Boothill and Dan Heng walk towards the group)
: Dan Heng: But we can't just stay here and do nothing.
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: Boothill: This is a critical moment for the whole universe! Who cares about some dumb number?
: You've woken up, too?
: Well, well, well, someone enjoys making a dramatic entrance.
: Dan Heng: Thanks to Black Swan.
: Black Swan: You're welcome. And thanks to the Memokeepers in Penacony, too. I believe your partners... have also awakened from their dreams.
: Acheron: This is the first step of our plan. With the assistance from the Garden of Recollection, those who possess a strong will, like you, will gradually awaken from the dream. These free wills are the "discord" that will sway Ena's Dream.
: Dan Heng: However, awakening a mere handful of individuals is insignificant compared to the vast number of people immersed in the dream. We must find other ways to awaken the free will of millions of people within a short period of time.
: Acheron: If breaking through from the inside proves challenging, we can seek assistance from the outside. We've long been aware of a potential solution.
: Acheron: Asdana is a galaxy known for its abundant memoria and the remarkable phenomenon known as Synesthesia Dreamscape. When people first enter this place, they often find themselves and others sharing a collective dream...
: Acheron: At this very moment, there is only one dream encompassing the entire Asdana system.
: Dan Heng: So you mean, if we can attract a large number of outsiders to this system, their free will would intertwine with this dream and shake it to its core...
: Black Swan: However, those outsiders might also succumb to the dream and become the foundation of the Order instead. The real challenge is — How can we gather a huge number of people as determined as you within a short period of time?
: Dan Heng: ...
: Dan Heng: Looks like the Jade Abacus of Allying Oath will be the only solution.
: Boothill: ...No, no need for that.
: Boothill: Keep your once-in-a-lifetime treasure. We don't need to bother the Xianzhou Alliance for such a tiny request. You want thousands of people with unwavering free will? Hah, that's easy...
: Boothill: Just leave it to us Galaxy Rangers.
: Dan Heng: You can gather Galaxy Rangers?
: Boothill: Hah! Outsiders may see Galaxy Rangers as elusive and disconnected individuals, and actually... they're right! And that's why we have a tacit understanding among us...
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: Boothill: Do you know what it is, Acheron?
: Acheron: It's the relic I returned to you.
: Boothill: Exactly. Its owner must have told you that it's meaningless to anyone other than a Galaxy Ranger, and that it can only fulfill its purpose when returned to its rightful owner.
: Boothill: Because it's a burial artifact, worthy only of a hero who has served the Galaxy Rangers with honor. When its light illuminates the universe, it means the fall of a hero, and in the direction it falls...
: Boothill: Countless meteors will streak across the sky. Those "meteors" are Galaxy Rangers coming from all corners of the Cosmos, driven by a shared purpose, without questioning the cause or counting the cost. Because we abide by a bottom line...
: Boothill: The shooting stars of The Hunt only descend on the longest night, and with them... comes the dawn.
: Boothill: We've stayed silent for far too long. Now, it's time to remind all the cowards, oppressors, and villains of the universe of our presence! I'll be the one to ignite the first spark.
: Robin: Once the Dreamscape is swayed, I'll complete the second step. I'll fine-tune the slumbering souls with the song of the Harmony, interrupting them with the discord of "Trailblaze" and guiding them towards reality.
: Robin: It's true that some people are born strong, and others are born weak. If the Trailblaze is the target of heroes, then the Harmony will guarantee that the strong help the weak. Only the people of Penacony themselves can be the saviors of their homeland.
: Robin: Their path of happiness should be forged by themselves. While I may not be a Nameless, I'm willing to instill courage in all those who need it.
: Robin: This includes my brother as well. Ena's Dream... is too cruel for him, and everyone else.
: Black Swan: Your plan sounds well-conceived, but still, it appears somewhat... idealistic and romantic. The flaws rooted in human nature can't be eradicated overnight. Do you believe these efforts alone are enough to convince everyone to choose the right path?
: Acheron: I agree with you, Black Swan. That's why the most critical aspect of this plan is not to convince everyone to choose the right path...
: Acheron: ...But to inspire them to save themselves.
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: Black Swan: So, you're the key in the end, I assume?
: Acheron: The Harmonious Choir possesses the power of an Emanator. To overcome it, you'll need the same level of power. The final step in destroying the sweet dream... will be my responsibility.
: Black Swan: That's a relief to hear.
: Boothill: Now that our roles are assigned, let's get to our battlefields and pose a grand finale!
: Acheron: May I have a moment alone with you, (Trailblazer)? There's one more thing I need to explain to you.
: Acheron: This grand festival is drawing to its close. This is the starting point for the ultimate stage of our journey... just as it marked the beginning of all the stories in Penacony.
: Whatever we're facing, I'm prepared.
:: Acheron: I have faith in you. However, before we depart, there is one more thing I must tell you.
: This is where Firefly uncovered the truth.
:: Acheron: Indeed, she was the first to discover the world beyond the shores of "death" and shared this truth with all of us.
: Your words still carry... a profound significance.
:: Acheron: Only by reflecting on our steps can we remember the path we should be walking on... and the companions who have walked alongside us.
: Acheron: There's something you should know. We were able to locate you within this boundless dream and find the key to breaking free from the dream, all because of one person's unwavering dedication...
: Acheron: Firefly. She awakened from the dream ahead of others, discovered the Express amidst the stars, and brought us valuable information about the remnants of the Order. She may have been aided by the script, and it came at a cost...
: Acheron: As you know, Firefly is a stowaway who entered the Dreamscape in a different way from ours. Without the dreampool in the hotel or assistance from The Family, she can only awaken from this dream in one way... a real "death."
: Acheron: We mustn't fail her determination. I'm not implying that we must win this fight no matter what, but our resolve should match that of the courageous lady.
: Acheron: ...Are you ready?
: Let's embark on the final stage.
:: Acheron: Very well. Now, please close your eyes...
:;(Proceed to And on the Eighth Day (Domain of Excursion))
: I'm not quite ready yet...
:: Acheron: That's alright. Take your time to contemplate this moment. Once you feel ready, let's step onto the final stage.
===Speak with Acheron and return to the stage===
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: ???: How long... has this rain been ongoing?
: Acheron: If I remember correctly, it has lasted for decades, or even centuries.
: Acheron: The unwavering determination of The Hunt followers persists even in death, but thankfully... we've guided those lost souls to their lives beyond. They were heroes in their time, and they won't be reduced to puppets of the Nihility in their death.
: Acheron: You see, the shadows on the sea have vanished. Do you remember? You once said that the sky would clear when the regrets of the departed had faded away.
: ???: But it's still raining...
: Acheron: ...I know.
: ???: So, why is all this...?
: ???: Why did this rain choose me?
: Acheron: Because someone's regrets haven't been fulfilled, perhaps.
: Acheron: Mortals who walk the Paths are like sailors on a vast ocean, leaving behind a trail that creates countless ripples of possibilities. These ripples last longer than the fleeting lifetimes of humans.
: Acheron: And for some, their presence leaves such a strong mark that it's reflected in the waves.
: Acheron: Sin Thirsters... the obsessions of the Pathstriders. They emerge from the depths of IX, seeing themselves as masters of their own destiny, unknowingly repeating the actions of their past lives.
: Acheron: They emerge from the Nihility and head toward it, leading purposeless lives. However, these hollow phantoms...
: Acheron: They have journeyed with me for such a long time.
: ???: ...
: ???: So, this is how it is.
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: ???: I... I'm already dead.
: Acheron: ...Yes.
: ???: Are you watching over me?
: Acheron: This is my duty... as the watcher of the Acheron.
: Acheron: I'm guarding the path to the abyss of the Nihility, guiding every soul reluctant to become one with it... back to this side.
: ???: But if this is what the departed ones expected, should you try to change it?
: Acheron: I don't know, but someone once told me that when the inevitable moment came, he hoped that...
: Acheron: Someone would stand at his grave and place a bouquet of flowers.
: ???: Even if... it doesn't make sense at all?
: Acheron: Some tasks have to be done, even if they are pointless. I have... experienced that much already.
: Acheron: Please extend your hand, and then close your eyes.
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: Acheron: I'll carry your wish with me and fulfill it. Only then will I be able to put an end to the final regret by the Dead Sea.
: ???: Will I... ever see them again?
: Acheron: Yes — that is certain.
: Acheron: Because it was you who told me about the Express, your two former companions, the expedition cut short by the Swarm, your narrow escape from death, and your encounter with the Galaxy Rangers...
: Acheron: And Penacony, the hometown to which you could never return.
: ???: Yeah, for countless times... I got rejected by The Family and had to pass it by.
: ???: But I knew that my companion was still there... alone...
: "Tiernan": Mikhail... Are you still there...?
: Acheron: Take my hand and come with me. We... will leave this place.
: Acheron: You'll embark on a long, long journey, shrouded in darkness. But fear not, as a touch of red will be awaiting you at the end of the path.
: Acheron: That's the color of "existence." Follow it, and it'll guide you and illuminate the way out. By doing so, you'll eventually reunite in the warmth of the sunlight.
: "Tiernan": Thank you...
: Acheron: 
: Acheron: 
===Say your final farewells to Acheron===
: Acheron: Welcome to Horizon of Existence...
: Acheron: This place is one of the thousands of manifestations belonging to , and it's also an exit out of the Nihility for the awake ones.
: Acheron: Let's bid our final farewells here.
;(While walking)
: Sparkle: Always distinguish between reality and imagination... alright, Gray?
: Black Swan: "Life is akin to a winding labyrinth, where memories serve as our sole companions."
: Aventurine: May your schemes... be forever concealed.
: Robin: Ena's Dream... is too cruel for him, and everyone else.
: Gallagher: To the imperfect tomorrow.
: Firefly: I still remember the question on the invitation letter — Why does life slumber?
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;(Approach Acheron)
: Acheron: Why does life slumber...? We don't know the answer yet, but we're about to awaken from this dream.
: Acheron: Or perhaps, such is the answer itself.
: Acheron: Leave this place, return to where you belong, and... awaken Penacony from this dream.
: Will you come with us?
: What if folks don't wanna wake up?
: Will I get to witness your hidden power?
: Acheron: As I said, our plan is not about convincing everyone to choose the right path, but about inspiring them to save themselves. So, when will people actively save themselves?
: Acheron: The answer is... when they are in desperate situations.
: Acheron: Like a drowning individual in the deep sea, when one's body and mind bear immense pressure, agony, confusion, and despair will follow. I firmly believe that...
: Acheron: The fragility of humankind often freezes them in their tracks, but in truly desperate situations they will strive to save themselves. And now... Penacony has enough heroes to lead them forward.
: Acheron: It's through this inherent self-centered instinct that people exert their utmost effort, even when they know their struggle is fruitless. As absurd as it may seem, it's their resistance.
: Acheron: As for now, (Trailblazer)... It is time to guide them, not as a savior, but as a Nameless among those mortals.
: Acheron: In this way, you will reunite in the warmth of the sunlight.
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: Acheron: The rain... is intensifying. Before we part ways, please allow me to ask a few final questions.
: Acheron: So far, you have forged unbreakable bonds with numerous individuals and entities in the sweet dream.
: Acheron: 
: I feel no fear.
: Acheron: If there is a vast, lifelike dreamland that is virtually indistinguishable from reality... a realm without death, where everyone can attain the happiness and fulfillment they deserve, living blissfully ever after.
: Acheron: 
: I would never ever want to live in a dream.
: Acheron: Imagine if this splendid dream were fated to fall apart: Friends, family, strangers... followed by the gentle breeze, soaring birds, the stars... and ultimately, yourself.
: Acheron: Everyone, and every face they remember, the joy and the heartaches, the vows sealed and those left hanging... all will inevitably march towards a predetermined ending. If you had grasped the journey's finale right from its inception...
: Acheron: 
: I would blaze a trail without hesitation.
: Acheron: I'm glad. The answer itself doesn't matter. What matters is that you've made a decision.
: Acheron: Listen, touch, and ponder, and therein lies the sensation. Cherish it, because that's what makes us exist. Such is the only answer humans can offer when facing the Nihility.
: Acheron: If the Nihility represents the primal fear of life, rendering any lofty convictions insignificant under THEIR imposing shadow...
: Acheron: Then behind this shadow, there must exist the most fervent source of light in the world.
: Acheron: Just as every life that edges closer to death fervently approaches the end of the Nihility...
: Acheron: We must pursue that primordial light.
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: "Tiernan": Now come to think that you exist in the Nihility, and you watch over others to depart it...
: "Tiernan": Such a task is absurd and meaningless.
: Acheron: Nevertheless, someone has to do it. As for the meaning you mentioned...
: Acheron: Even if it's a meaningless task, I've come this far, haven't I?
: "Tiernan": Even if the future you forge may not even belong to you?
: Acheron: It may not belong to me, but it definitely belongs to someone.
: "Tiernan": What hardships you must have experienced...
: "Tiernan": In that case, allow me to do something meaningless, too...
: "Tiernan": Please tell me your name.
: Acheron: ...
: "Tiernan": Perhaps my existence will vanish in the next moment... and nobody will remember this conversation or your answer...
: "Tiernan": But I believe... that your name should be remembered...
: "Tiernan": And this universe... will remember it as well.
: Acheron: ...
: Acheron: For me, some things are difficult to recall, yet there are others... that I find challenging to forget.
: Acheron: Such is "memory," a creation of the past that blossoms into significance in the distant future.
: Acheron: I remember that marks the start of my journey, the origin of the vibrant red hue in my life, and the most fervent element amidst every tempest...
: Acheron: That's my name...
: Acheron: 
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;(Cutscene plays)
::Acheron: The golden dream is getting restless.
::Acheron: In the coming long night, I'm afraid you will face many setbacks and witness many tragedies.
::Acheron: And in the end, you will only see in black and white.
::Acheron: But please believe me that in that monochrome world, there will be a glimpse of fleeting red, and when you make a choice...
::Acheron: ...it will appear once more.
::Acheron: What you must do, is ponder its significance, then return to the waking world.
::Acheron & (Trailblazer): That's where we all find our answers.
;(Cutscene ends)
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;(Enter battle with )
: "Harmonious Choir" The Great Septimus: ...Have you broken free from the dream of Order?
: March 7th: We've done enough sleeping already, let's show them a wake-up call!
;(During Accelerando)
: "Harmonious Choir" The Great Septimus: Without Order, how can the weak be righteous?
;(During Volteggiando) 
: "Harmonious Choir" The Great Septimus: If you have any objection, feel free to make your case...
;(After the beginning of phase two)
: "Harmonious Choir" The Great Septimus: With 107,336 notes, I solemnly invite you to join the glorious chorus — and ascend to the heavens!
;(During Accelerando)
: "Harmonious Choir" The Great Septimus: If the Dreamscape is indistinguishable from reality, can it still be called an illusion?
;(During Tempestoso)
: "Harmonious Choir" The Great Septimus: With this perfect melody I command — recreate paradise anew!
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;(Cutscene plays)
::Harmonious Choir" The Great Septimus: ...Music?
::Welt: There seems to be another kind of sound coming into the Order's symphony...
::Welt: Penacony's first, and last, disharmony.
;(Cutscene ends)
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;(Continue battle with )
;(While using Horizon's Echo From Afar for the first time)
: Welt: Those imprisoned in their dreams are awakening for Freedom.
;(After using Horizon's Echo From Afar for the first time)
: "Harmonious Choir" The Great Septimus: Robin, is that you singing...?
: Robin: Brother, you have heard their cries... This is not the paradise they hoped for.
: "Harmonious Choir" The Great Septimus: Even so, they don't know where they should be heading. That's why... I had to become the lone star in the sky to guide them.
: Robin: Even if that star... must hang in a perpetual night of solitude?
;(While using Horizon's Echo From Afar subsequent times, random)
: Robin: Brother... The weakness of humanity cannot be redeemed by others.
: March 7th: Even if the future is full of pain... we won't escape from it!
: Dan Heng: You have a noble soul... Don't be shackled by the past!
: Himeko: Witness... the will of the weak!
;(After the end of phase two)
: "Harmonious Choir" The Great Septimus: If we had never experienced solitude, how could we have embarked on different paths?
: "Harmonious Choir" The Great Septimus: Now, our final talk has concluded.
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;(Cutscene plays)
::Harmonious Choir" The Great Septimus: All the work of creation has been completed.
::Harmonious Choir" The Great Septimus: The inevitable day has arrived...
::Harmonious Choir" The Great Septimus: The Embryo of Philosophy...
::Harmonious Choir" The Great Septimus: will reshape for us all of reality!
;(Cutscene ends)
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;(Continue battle with )
: "Embryo of Philosophy" Sunday: If your "paradise" can save more people, sever my path with your hands.
;(When Im Anfang war die Kraft reaches turn 1)
: On the first day, grant Truth...
;(When Im Anfang war die Kraft reaches turn 2)
:On the second day, grant the Calendar...
: "Embryo of Philosophy" Sunday: O, fallen Aeon... may I honor you.
;(When Im Anfang war die Kraft reaches turn 3)
:On the third day, grant Language...
;(When Im Anfang war die Kraft reaches turn 4)
:On the fourth day, grant Value...
: "Embryo of Philosophy" Sunday: With this seven-day vow, I command you to heed my summon.
;(When Im Anfang war die Kraft reaches turn 5)
:On the fifth day, grant Rules...
: March 7th: Uh oh, I have a bad feeling about this!
;(When Im Anfang war die Kraft reaches turn 6)
:On the sixth day, grant Meaning...
: "Embryo of Philosophy" Sunday: It was not you who created all things.
;(When Im Anfang war die Kraft reaches turn 7)
:On the seventh day, grant Dignity... About to witness Im Anfang war die Tat!
: "Embryo of Philosophy" Sunday: It was humanity that created you!
;(During Im Anfang war die Tat)
: "Embryo of Philosophy" Sunday: ...Your divine being will become the foundation of our paradise!
;(When Im Anfang war die Kraft reaches turn 1 again)
: "Embryo of Philosophy" Sunday: By the solemn desire for Order...
: Robin: Stop it... You want to achieve the paradise we promised, but the Order is not the only choice!
: Robin: True happiness and the meaning of life lie in defying the Nihility and embracing all that life offers!
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;(After defeating )
;(Cutscene plays)
::Sunday: So... Why does life slumber?
::(Trailblazer): Because... someday...
::(Trailblazer): We will wake from our dreams!
::Sunday: The night is still... too short...
::Robin: Brother...
::Robin: The dream... is over.
;(Cutscene ends)
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: Guileless Girl: Brother, do you think... the stars will fade away?
: Trustful Boy: Where did that come all of a sudden?
: Guileless Girl: Because the constellation that looks like a bird, the... Torrent Eagles... looks a bit dim lately.
: Trustful Boy: It's the Torment Eagles. Don't worry, it's still there. It's just it's located in the inner ring of Penacony and can only be seen when spring and summer overlap.
: Trustful Boy: As for the question you asked... I think stars do die, just like people.
: Trustful Boy: But do you know, sister? No star actually belongs to the present. The light we see from them is from a long time ago.
: Trustful Boy: Even after the stars perish, their light will travel millions of light-years, spanning countless years, to illuminate the night sky of another world.
: Trustful Boy: In our paradise, I believe there will be a star like that, shining with the same light. Its radiance will last "forever," and its name... will be "happiness."
: Guileless Girl: No, not just one star! We should have two stars... or maybe even more!
: Trustful Boy: Yeah, you're right.
: Guileless Girl: It's a deal!
: Trustful Boy: It's a deal, then. This is our promise, and nothing will sway our ideals.
: Guileless Girl: Yeah, you bet!
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;(Credits roll)
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;(Return to reality)
: Jade: It's a pleasure to hear your voice again. Congratulations, you've become the... biggest winner of this festival.
: Aventurine: Are you just calling to poke fun at me?
: Jade: No, I'm just impressed. Not only did you venture alone into Penacony and discover the truth of Dreamflux Reef, but you also managed to escape with the help of that Knight of Beauty...
: Jade: Remember the recording you received from your Trailblaze friend? It's now the most valuable chip in this game.
: Jade: However, this came at a high cost... Losing a Cornerstone is a hefty price to pay. Diamond just called a meeting to discuss what to do with you.
: Aventurine: Just as I expected. So, is Diamond planning to demote me, or kick me out of the Ten Stonehearts?
: Jade: Why don't you take a wild guess?
: Aventurine: Well, alright. Then I'll guess... he's going to promote me to P46?
: Jade: Alright, what will you wager?
: Aventurine: Are we talking about an actual bet here? I don't wanna wager anything just so that you can swindle it all in the end.
: Aventurine: But if it's just a friendly bet, I'll put on the line what I did when we first met. I'll bet my life, ma'am.
: Jade: Interesting. But since it's Diamond's call, no one can predict the outcome.
: Jade: I'm on my way to Penacony. Once everyone is settled, we'll return to Pier Point for the final showdown.
: Aventurine: Sounds like I'll be out of the action for a while. Finally, a chance to kick back and relax?
: Jade: Yeah, leave everything to me and Topaz, child. Thanks to you, as soon as the Jade Stone was delivered to The Family's compound, we finished up our preparations.
: Jade: The seeds we planted have taken root. Soon... it'll be time to "reap" the rewards.
: Aventurine: ...Huh?
: Aventurine: Let's wrap it up for now. Looks like I've got a visitor here...
: Aventurine: Oh? So many surprises today. Didn't expect a Galaxy Ranger and wanted criminal to show up here...
: Aventurine: ...One who managed to take out two IPC members under the noses of our fleet. Do you understand what that means?
: Boothill: Screwubbaboo, I just put them to sleep! Don't try to intimidate me with that nonsense. Besides, I've taken down more IPC lackeys than the residual value you've squeezed, and I don't mind adding a few more zeroes to my wanted poster.
;(Boothill points his revolver at Aventurine)
: Boothill: I have a question for you. Be honest now, or I won't think twice about puttin' a bullet in your fudgin' head.
: Boothill: Tell me... Where is ?
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;(Teleports to the guest room in The Reverie (Reality))
;(Obtain Achievement In the End, We Awaken From Our Dreams)
;(Unlock Dreamscape Pass Page 17: Stars of Morning and Night)
;(Mission complete)
 
===Post-Mission===
;(Receive message from Aventurine)
;(Note: Available after at least one server reset. The player must own .)
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==Trivia==
*The name of this mission is a reference to 's And on the Eighth Day.
**The term "the eighth day" refers to the or Sunday, the day of communal worship in .
*The soundtrack that plays when Acheron asks her final questions to the Trailblazer is North Wind from .
*The soundtrack that plays when Acheron reveals her name is Why from Honkai Impact 3rd.
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