Star Railway: I'm developing the Star Railway mobile game at my company.

With a wave of his hands, the scene seamlessly switches to the essential dynamic character portrait.

In the illustration, the black swan leans out of the frame, as if revealing its unrestrained meme nature.

Those captivating eyes, combined with the violin melody playing in the background, completely mesmerized the audience.

“She’s so pretty!”

"Such a smooth transition!"

"Holy crap, this is absolutely amazing!"

"I...I'm afraid it'll go astray!"

The black swan stood behind Xing, its hands climbing up Xing's shoulders like small snakes, and then whispered in Xing's ear.

Don't panic, it's just a dream.

With that, the Black Swan pushed the star down.

Life is a winding labyrinth; we have nothing but memories.

Like a star falling into a dream, it was held up by the black swan's palm, as if everything was under its control.

Under the spotlight, the black swan danced gracefully to the rhythm of the tarot cards.

People think they are facing the present and the future, but no one knows that we are actually moving towards the past.

But memories go far beyond that...

The black swan in the picture frame turns around, catches the falling star, and then sucks it into the picture frame.

The image of death flashed by, and when I opened my eyes again, a black swan sat on a picture frame in front of me.

The black swan crossed its legs and rested its chin on one hand as it looked at the camera.

Fate does not offer only one choice.

As it slowly approaches, the black swan's body gradually fills the entire frame.

The predetermined path has already unfolded; open your eyes and face your fears.

The divination cards were arranged around it, and the Black Swan drew one and set it on fire.

Then, as if some kind of seal had been broken, the image shattered, revealing several scarlet eyes in the darkness behind, and even the violin music in the background began to rise higher.

The shadow of death appeared, seemingly drawn by the commotion.

Otherwise, how can we get an answer?

Several divination cards passed through the Black Swan's hands before finally merging together to form a magic circle above Death, which ruthlessly suppressed it.

Even so, you will face death.

Although, you will pay the price.

Sunlight streamed through the church's stained glass windows, illuminating the black swan, which then gently kissed the divination card in its hand before waving it forward.

Several large, crystal-like hands reached out towards death, forming a crystal tower before finally exploding.

But don't worry, as long as I don't erase it, you won't forget.

The cards featuring a demon, a princess, and a swan spun continuously, eventually landing on the table and forming a portrait of a black swan along with other scattered cards.

The amethyst-style starry train logo appears, and the PV ends here.

The overall elegant style, coupled with the consistently stable violin in the background, perfectly embodies the mysterious aura of the Black Swan.

Furthermore, the dialogue and metaphors within it evoke the game's storyline.

"I have a feeling that the Black Swan will play a significant role in this storyline!"

"Fate doesn't offer only one choice. Considering that the Yellow Springs might be the messenger of the end, could it be that the Black Swan and the Yellow Springs are together, allowing us to start over with our memories?"

"After all, it's all in a dream, and the first line of a sleepless night is, 'Memory is the opening line of a dream!'"

"Damn, now that you mention it, it actually seems quite possible!"

"Furthermore, something appeared facing death in this PV, and this thing seems to be related to the plot, so it shouldn't just be a boss!"

"Oh dear, I can't wait a second longer with this 2.0 version!"

"This main storyline is clearly just the beginning. Gold dust, Sunday, and the underworld—everyone has their own purpose!"

"Everyone has an identity, but we're just ordinary people kept in the dark!"

Chapter 246 The Purpose of Placer Gold

Players were discussing plot-related clues below the PV, while on the other side...

After successfully checking into the hotel, Lin Guang, who came to Pinocchio in person, did not choose to immediately deal with the arrangements for the subsequent game activities.

Instead, they entered the dream world and searched in the direction of Xing and Liuying's secret hideout.

Although he has now become an official figure by chance, he is still just an ordinary player and cannot refuse the idea of ​​pilgrimage to sacred sites.

Upon arriving in Pinocchio for the first time via the Dream Pool, the surroundings were still a scene of bustling prosperity and splendor.

Following the route in the game, I finally arrived at my destination relatively smoothly.

Looking at the rooftop scene that is exactly the same as in the game, the distant scenery seems to be frozen at dawn.

"Phew, this is where we fought... no, I mean, where we took photos together. If we hold an event later, this place will probably be packed."

Just as Lin Guang was enjoying the scenery alone on the rooftop, a familiar voice suddenly came from behind him.

"Oh, Mr. Lin Guang, what a coincidence, you're here too?"

Lin Guang glanced back and saw that the other party was actually gold dust, which immediately aroused his suspicion.

No, this Milky Way is so big, and it just so happens that I ran into you when I came here. What a coincidence, buddy!

Understanding that the other party was probably following him on purpose, Lin Guang didn't beat around the bush and went straight to the point.

"So it's the Director of Gold Placer. What brings you here?"

Upon hearing this, Sand Gold smiled slightly and then slowly approached.

"Let's just wander around. Since we're already here, why don't we take a group photo like something out of a game?"

"Uh...no, no, no, Director, if you want to take a picture, I can hold the phone for you."

Seeing that Sha Jin was about to take out his phone, Lin Guang was so frightened that he quickly took a few steps back, feeling a chill run down his spine.

Are you kidding me? Everyone else here is a couple taking pictures, what are you and I taking pictures of?

Upon hearing Lin Guang's reply, Sha Jin simply smiled.

"Just kidding, but I did have something to discuss with you this time."

Hearing this, Lin Guang realized that the person who specifically sought him out must be talking about something related to the game.

Then Sand Gold continued to speak.

"I'd like to know about the storyline and character arrangements for the next version of the game."

It didn't sound like a question about probing the game producer's identity, so Lin Guang answered according to his classic routine.

They would say things like, "As an agent, I'll help the other party inquire with the game's official channels," and so on.

Upon hearing these answers, Sha Jin's expression became unusually serious, and he uttered something that surprised Lin Guang.

"Mr. Lin Guang, you must be someone from the game's official team, right?"

While there was some surprise at the speculation about gold dust, it was only a slight surprise.

With Lin Guang's current strength, there is no need for him to hide anything. The reason he stays in the company is because his company identity is convenient and easy to use, and he doesn't have to owe any favors when doing things.

So when Sand Gold directly revealed his identity, Lin Guang's current response was...

"Mr. Sand Gold, you can't just make things up without evidence."

Although he denied it openly, the attitude in his words still revealed an affirmative answer to the gold mine, as if to say: It's me, so what do you want?

"Hehe, Mr. Lin Guang, I have no intention of probing your identity, it's just that what happens next is very important to me personally."

Sand Gold turned around and looked directly into Lin Guang's eyes, speaking earnestly.

"I need to know exactly what the next version of the game will have in common with me, that's all."

Seeing that Sand Gold was unusually serious, Lin Guang became interested and asked him what his plans were.

When asking someone for a favor, Sand Gold naturally explained the reason honestly.

From the very beginning, the collaboration with Starry Sky Railway was actually aimed at leveraging the game's reach to achieve their own goals.

The goal was to bring down Oswaldo Schneider, the current head of market development.

Over the years, Sand Gold has been collecting evidence of the other party's misdeeds and scandals in its market expansion efforts.

However, because it involves senior management personnel, the company will take various measures to avoid any negative news that could harm the company.

This evidence may not be the main force to bring down the other side, but it can definitely add fuel to the fire, so Wujin has been waiting for a suitable opportunity to release it.

And now, it seems that the next version of the gold rush should be the time when the opportunity arrives.

He needs a definitive result and must arrange for all media outlets to speak out in unison to completely bring Oswaldo down.

"That's the reason, Mr. Lin Guang. You just need to nod and tell me a little bit of information, and then I will owe you a favor. You can ask me to do anything."

Listening to the story of the gold dust collector, Lin Guang understood the other party's intention. It didn't sound like a lie, but...

Aren't you afraid I'll tell on you?

Upon hearing this, Sand Gold revealed a confident smile.

"Oswaldo has countless enemies, enough to circle Pinocchio several times over. He doesn't care about petty squabbles, let alone..."

"I bet you won't."

Seeing this, Lin Guang sighed helplessly, "That damned gambler."

However, the thought of being able to ask Sand Gold to do anything piqued Lin Guang's interest, of course, by asking him to do games or activities.

Lin Guang then coughed lightly.

"Ahem, well, about this, I can ask my friend in the government. I'll definitely give you a satisfactory answer tomorrow."

Having received the answer he wanted, Sand Gold's lips curled into a smile again, but this time, the smile contained a hint of barely perceptible ruthlessness.

With the main storyline of version 2.0 concluded, players had no choice but to begin exploring other aspects of the game.

Pinocchio, as a brand new map, not only features gameplay such as origami birds and collecting map character name cards, but also adds a number of side quests.

Gui Naifen encountered a kind old man named Chadwick sitting on a bench while exploring the map.

Because the lonely old man was quite conspicuous, Gui Naifen decided to first see what his task was.

The side quest, "The Tree Sea Returns to Tranquility," begins.

After the conversation, the old man just quietly watched the distant prosperity, like a statue, and it was hard to even detect his breathing.

Just as Xing was marveling at how he seemed not to need to breathe even in his dream, the old man greeted him.

Hello, young, nameless visitor.

It was clear that no one had spoken to the old man for a long time, so long that he had forgotten when the last conversation was.

My name is Chadwick. Can you tell me your name, child?

Chapter 247 The Sea of ​​Trees Returns to Tranquility

The old man before them seemed extraordinary; he could see the surging life force within Xing's body at a glance.

The energy you possess... seems endless... constantly overflowing, exceeding the limits of any living being's heart that I know of.

As the old man spoke of these things, a hint of excitement began to emerge in his voice.

Although I really wanted to chat with Xing, the hound crew suddenly appeared beside me.

[Excuse me, Dr. Chadwick, the Hounds have received word that you are being harassed by unknown individuals. We are here to help you get rid of the troublemakers.]

Upon seeing the hunting dog, the old man lowered his head again, as if he had expected it.

The hound's stiff attitude also caught the attention of the audience.