Mystery Detective of the Steam World

Chapter 140 Big Move
Who is the master of this dream?

This is a problem for both Levi and Anne, because their answers are completely different.

Levi believed that Joe was the master of the world, while Anne preferred Miss Godenzi.

While it's possible that both of them are genuine, it's unlikely.

Moreover, judging from their responses, both of them had sufficient motivation to create each other.

You could say that Miss Godney liked Mr. Joe, but didn't know how to express it and worried about whether he would accept her, so she had this dream. However, subconsciously she knew that the two of them couldn't be together, which is why she deliberately set so many conditions to restrict him.

Or you could say that Mr. Joe has a crush on Miss Goddini, but he knows he's not good enough to get close to such a beautiful woman, so he has this nightmare to make himself give up.

Li Wei now has a bit of a fondness for Freud.

This person can definitely explain it clearly.

Unfortunately, he wasn't familiar with Freud; otherwise, summoning Freud from his dream would have solved everything.

Unfortunately, it seems we still have to do it ourselves.

Li Wei thought for a moment, then made a decision. There was no other way; he had to unleash his ultimate move.

"Alright, you two, I have a solution."

Li Wei approached the two men again, looked at them, and spoke. Upon hearing Li Wei's words, both men raised their heads and looked at him curiously.

"Since you two are both dissatisfied with this marriage, then how about this..."

As Li Wei spoke, he stood at the bow of the ship and snapped his fingers.

"Miss Godney, please come with me."

"Hey?"

“I truly love you, that’s why I came here to pick you up. Come on, beautiful lady, I will take you to see the whole world! I will let you experience a wonderful life you’ve never experienced before! It’s a great adventure that far exceeds your imagination! Abandon this foolish wedding and leave this world with me.”

Li Wei stared intently at Godena, his expression serious, his eyes as gentle as melting honey. The wedding guests around them seemed equally stunned by Li Wei's declaration of a surprise wedding.

"…………………"

Faced with Levi's unexpected invitation, Annie blinked but remained silent. Joe, on the other hand, stared in disbelief, then leaped to his feet, waving his hands wildly. The other guests also began arguing loudly.

"No, no, absolutely not! You've only known each other for a short time, no way! Absolutely not!"

"I do, I do, handsome sir!"

Unlike Joe, who vehemently opposed the idea, Miss Godney was flushed with excitement. She ran up the deck of the warship, carrying her wedding dress, and stood before Levi.

"Please take me with you!"

"Don't worry, miss."

However, before Godney could finish speaking, Levi's gun was pressed against her smooth forehead.

"I'll send you away right now."

Before he finished speaking, Li Wei pulled the trigger.

"boom!"

Goddney's head was completely shattered by the gunshot. Immediately afterward, her body began to twist rapidly, and with a sharp scream, she vanished into thin air as a phantom.

At the same time, Joe, who had been vehemently opposing the attack, suddenly trembled and stood there motionless. After a moment, his eyes seemed to clear, and he blinked.

"Where am I...? Huh? Where am I? What am I doing?"

"We'll answer that question later, Mr. Qiao. Please board the ship immediately."

"Huh? Ah..."

Whether it was because the nightmare had been dispelled or not, the entire church began to tremble as if in an earthquake, the ground cracking and the surrounding walls collapsing. Joe, clutching his head, hurriedly rushed onto the deck. Almost immediately after he stepped onto the deck, the surrounding church disappeared into the sea like Atlantis being submerged, leaving only the ship floating quietly on the surface.

"Pa bang bang..."

At the same time, applause broke out.

“Brilliant, brilliant, dream weaver.”

The Cheshire Cat appeared out of nowhere again and clapped at Levi.

"I really didn't expect that you could tell that the young lady was Mengling in disguise. How did you figure it out?"

"It was also a matter of luck... because Mr. Joe and the other guests were all against it at the time."

"Ok?"

"Dreams reflect a person's subconscious actions, but more importantly..."

"What's more important?"

"In my experience, if I speak seriously to a woman, she usually enters a semi-dazed state. That is to say, assuming Miss Godney is the master of this world, then when I speak to her, the other guests and Joe should not react."

"...This is unfounded."

Not only was the Cheshire Cat dumbfounded, but even Anne frowned and retorted in a low voice.

"Such a thing would never happen in reality."

"Then we'll find out by doing an experiment."

Li Wei chuckled, then turned to Qiao, who was still completely bewildered.

"Mr. Qiao, could you please do me a favor?"

"What's the deal?"

"Just do something casually on the side, anything that can attract attention."

"Do something casually? Something to attract attention?" Joe frowned and thought for a moment.

"I'll do two sets of squats."

"...Whatever you like is fine."

"Oh, hoo-ha-hey!"

So Joe started doing squats next to the two of them, and Annie's expression remained unchanged as she watched his huge body rise and fall.

However, it must be admitted that it's hard not to notice someone as big as him doing things next to you.

"Could you count how many he did, Miss Branson?"

"Of course, there are three now."

"very good."

Anne maintained a calm expression, staring at Joe who was doing squats, while silently counting in her head.

Just then, Li Wei's voice rang out again.

“Well then, Miss Branson, please hear me out…”

Li Wei's voice was unchanged, yet it seemed to possess an alluring charm, causing Annie to subconsciously shift her gaze to him. She then saw Li Wei looking at her with such deep affection that it was like a whirlpool, completely drawing Annie in.

"I want to be with you. I want you to stay by my side and never leave, okay? Promise me, will you?"

Li Wei's voice was soft and melodious, as if it had materialized and entered Annie's body through her ears. At that moment, the girl felt an unbearable tingling sensation in her heart, and his gaze was like an invisible fishing line, stirring up thoughts she had never had before.

At that moment, Annie felt her mind go blank, as if all the strength had left her body. She felt light as if she were being lifted by a cloud, and all she wanted was to lie in this man's arms, to melt into him, and become one with him...

"I wish..."

“Yes, Miss Branson.”

Li Wei reached out and snapped his fingers near Annie's ear. Immediately afterward, the previously hazy world around Annie cleared up again. It was as if there had been a fog in front of her, and everything except Li Wei had become blurred as if it had been fogged up.

And now, they have regained their original clarity.

"What am I doing...?"

Did you notice Mr. Qiao did a few squats just now?

"…………"

Hearing Li Wei's question, Annie finally realized what was happening. She looked at Joe again, who was still doing squats next to her, yelling "Hah!"

Their hard work is heartbreaking.

"Sorry, I... don't remember."

"So you understand now?"

"I understand."

Anne understood what Levi meant. If every woman felt the same way about Levi's behavior, the dream would obviously be different. But the truth was, although Miss Goddaughter seemed captivated by Levi, the world around her became increasingly resistant and self-centered. This meant that Miss Goddaughter wasn't the protagonist of this nightmare.

"...Does Mr. Levi often do this to girls?"

"Of course not, I'm too lazy to go looking for trouble."

Li Wei shook his head. This move was a double-edged sword. Although it could make those girls obey him at the time, it would cause a lot of trouble afterward.

When Li Wei was young, a woman once tried to cut in line. Li Wei used this tactic to persuade her to stop. As a result, she broke up with her boyfriend and insisted on dating Li Wei, saying that only Li Wei could stop her from cutting in line, so he must be interested in her... Her boyfriend almost had a duel with Li Wei on the spot.

In this world, Li Wei would be even less willing to use this move casually.

That is, Annie looks delicate and weak, and her strength is that of an ordinary girl. Li Wei was confident that he could defend himself even if she lost her mind, which is why he used this technique on Annie.

If it were Katie, Levi wouldn't dare use her even if he were beaten to death. If the little girl accidentally grabbed him, Levi would probably have all his ribs shattered and suffer a level one serious injury.

By the way, does this trick work on men? — Li Wei has never used it.

He didn't want to use it either.

I dare not use it.

Incidentally, Joe was doing squats the whole time, completely absorbed in his work and oblivious to everything else.

After completing fifty squats, Joe, covered in sweat, stood up contentedly, while Annie watched him and cautiously took a few steps back towards Levi.

"By the way, Mr. Levi, I still don't understand what's going on. How did we end up at sea?"

"Then the child will be motherless, and that's a long story..."

Li Wei briefly explained the situation of himself and his group to Qiao, who was even more astonished upon hearing it.

"Is that so? Wait a minute!"

As he spoke, Qiao closed his eyes, pondered for a moment, and then let out a "hey".

With his roar, Levi and Annie saw two dumbbells appear out of thin air and slam onto the deck with a thud.

"Haha, it's actually true! It really worked!"

Joe opened his eyes, looked at the dumbbells in front of him, and shouted excitedly. He then ran over, grabbed the two dumbbells, and lifted them up with all his might.

"Hmm, the weight, the balance, the craftsmanship! Wow, it's definitely a good product from Finold. It's a pity I can't afford this in real life. But all that going to their shop and enduring the owner's eye-rolling was worth it, hahaha, now that I don't have it in reality, I can use it in my dreams! Anyway, I'll make four sets first..."

Watching Joe excitedly grab the dumbbells and run off to continue his fitness plan, Levi and Annie exchanged a glance and silently shook their heads.

It's estimated that this person is unlikely to get married again anytime soon.

(End of this chapter)