Bengtetsu, the shapeshifting me, causes trouble everywhere.

"Let me take you up there to have a look. As for how the family deals with the star core, I think you'll understand once you see it."

As Gopher Wood spoke, he casually summoned a flying vehicle and took 'Star Howl' to the Grand Theater.

In those days, the Grand Theatre didn't have as many performances, nor was it as large.

It now feels more like a Pinocchio council chamber.

As I stepped inside the grand theater...

'Star Howl' definitely gave me a different feeling.

The star core itself is still in an activated state, but it is suppressed by the power of harmony.

They even took advantage of the congested transition orbit characteristics of the star core.

Through the power of harmony, the beautiful dream and the dangerous primordial dream were 'blocked' in a similar way.

The dangers within the memory domain were isolated.

A truly brilliant idea.

But it is also quite dangerous.

'Star Howl' possesses both destruction and harmony, so she quickly found the answer through her understanding of destiny.

Indeed, as Gopher Wood said, she could understand once she came here.

but,

It is precisely because of the use of the star core to protect this beautiful dream,

This is equivalent to using the power of harmony to spread the power of the star core to everyone.

The dispersed power of the star core was diluted within the memory domain to a level that would not endanger ordinary people.

That's certainly good, but...

Once the person involved falls into despair, collapses, loses hope in the world, and gives up on themselves.

This tiny bit of power from the star core could be the last straw that breaks the camel's back.

and.

'Star Howl' glanced at Gopherwood:

"Since you came to Pinocene, the Star Core has been trying to bewitch you, hasn't it?"

Gopher Wood gave a wry smile:

"Yes, and what's even more terrifying is that when we try to use the power of harmony to control the star core, the star core, in turn, uses harmony to constantly influence me."

For Gopherwood

His situation at Pinocchio was far worse than others perceived.

Fortunately, Mikhail had high enough prestige and was willing to support him.

"But now Pinocene can't do without the star nucleus."

"Correct."

'Star Howl' shook his head slightly.

There was nothing she could do about it.

Destruction doesn't involve any sophisticated manipulation of things like a star core.

More importantly, she couldn't stay in Pinocchio forever.

So Gopher's leaning towards the future of order... is honestly hard to avoid.

She didn't think that a few words of verbal therapy would be enough to successfully fool Gofemu.

Aren't you leaving?

"What will they do if I leave?"

Gophermu shook his head.

If they wanted to leave, either he or Mikhail could leave at any time.

The reason they don't leave is simply because they don't want to.

'Star Howl' had nothing to say about this.

"I'll wander around by myself."

Upon hearing this, Gopher Wood nodded.

He stopped and stopped following.

……

Meanwhile.

Tiernan, who was sent directly to Pinocchio by 'Star Howl', walked on this familiar land.

He successfully found the code he had agreed upon with Mikhail.

Just like Tirnan never stopped thinking about how to save Pinocchio.

Mikhail never believed that Tirnan was really dead; he always believed that his comrade would return.

This persistence is almost delusional.

It should have faded into an obsession that no one knows about over time.

But with the intervention of 'Star Howl'.

This perseverance has paid off.

Mikhail didn't know what he felt when he saw Ternan's familiar yet unfamiliar face.

All he knew was that he was so tired, really so tired.

He had neither Tirnan's martial prowess, nor Lazarina's wisdom, nor Hanunu's leadership abilities.

In all these years since I lost my companion.

Mikhail often questioned himself in the quiet of the night.

Was his choice right? Was everything he did correct?

Will Pinocchio get better if it continues in this direction?

Are the families trustworthy? Are these Pinocone natives still trustworthy?

Countless questions lingered in his heart, yet he had no one to confide in.

And then there was the dazed Mikhail.

With tears in his eyes, Tirnan burst into laughter:

“Mikhail, you look like a decrepit old man now.”

"Where have you gone? You look so disheveled and颓废 (颓废 is a difficult word to translate directly, but it implies a state of being listless, decadent, or dispirited)."

After Mikhail finished his rant, he turned to look at Miss Camus.

The woman who came with Tirnan also seemed to be a rather tough fighter.

Who is this?

"Camus, the Sea Ranger".

"Sea Patrol Knight?"

"Yes, after I encountered the Zerg swarm, it was the Sea Ranger who saved my life, and I've been adventuring with them in space ever since."

Tirnan patted Mikhail on the shoulder.

After exchanging greetings upon their long-awaited reunion,

The two excitedly found a spot and began to tell each other their stories since they parted ways.

Chapter 39 I know you're in a hurry, but don't rush.

"You mean, a Great Lord of Annihilation has come to Pinocchio?!"

Mikhail was getting a little unsettled.

"I know you're in a hurry, but don't rush."

Tirnan could understand Mikhail's fear.

He would have found it hard to accept if he hadn't personally experienced the battle to defeat Zhuluo.

"Although I know that using the power of the Star Core is a last resort, it would be a good thing if Ms. Star Howl could see something from it."

According to Mikhail's account.

Tirnan could also understand why the star core was indispensable.

But Mikhail's actions of delegating power to those few Pinocchio local families and to Gofem without even understanding the details are unacceptable.

This still left Tirnan somewhat helpless.

He knew his friend wasn't cut out for management, but he never expected him to be this bad.

"Also, I need a new identity, and I don't want to make it public immediately that Tiernan is back."

Mikhail nodded upon hearing this.

He then patted Tirnan on the shoulder forcefully and said with a smile:

"Leave this to me. And welcome back, old friend, we're ready to get things done again."

Upon hearing this, Tirnan also laughed:

"Yes, let's go all out."

……

the other side

Gopher saw that 'Star Howl' didn't seem to have any intention of staying at the Grand Theatre indefinitely.

Moreover, after some probing, he discovered that 'Star Howl' was so gentle that he was hardly like a Great Lord of Annihilation.