Genshin Impact: Teyvat Travel Log

"Do you see this huge void? Many years ago it was just a crack, but now it has grown into a huge hole. The memory matter in this area has been slowly flowing towards the other side of the void at a certain constant speed."

"But what's terrifying is... according to my calculations, the speed of the memory flow has recently started to increase, and it's faster than ever before—it's almost... almost like something is sucking it up from the other end!"

Soon, from Ms. Kome's mouth, Himeko heard a name that caught her attention: Lazarina. While the two were exchanging words, March 7 and others also started a conversation in the live stream through the bullet comments.

[March 7: If what Miss Comey said is true, doesn't that mean Pinocchio will soon cease to exist?]

[Black Swan: That is indeed possible, but since the [family] was able to build Pinocchio, it shouldn't be a problem. Given sufficient resources, if they could build the first one, they can naturally build the second.]

[Gu Jing: Am I the only one who thinks Miss Ke Mei's description is problematic? Things like the gap widening into a hole, the sucking... the more I listen, the more something seems off!]

Silver Wolf laughed in exasperation: "Isn't it you who's acting strange? Go stand in the corner, you bastard!"

[The Black Tower is overjoyed: You're truly a master of discovery!]

[Yu Kong: Some children like pink because they are kind; some children like red because they are strong; some children like white because they are pure; some children like yellow... Sorry, please come with us!]

[Gu Jing: Go with you? That's not a good idea, Lord Yu Kong. They say thirty-year-olds are like wolves, forty-year-olds like tigers, and fifty-year-olds can suck up the earth while sitting still. This 200-year-old fox spirit... I wouldn't even dare to think about it!]

[General Raiden: What did the Divine Child and Fox Prince say?]

[Gu Jing: Oh dear! Aren't these two my forever 18-year-old wives?!]

[Yae no Miko: Pfft~ I'm not some little girl. Even if you praise me like that, I won't be easily fooled~]

[Yu Kong: Fine! You're just trying to annoy me, aren't you? If you're so capable, then don't let me catch you tagging Gu Jing! Otherwise, you'll be in big trouble!]

As they were talking, a middle-aged man with a weathered expression and unkempt appearance walked lazily towards them.

But before they could get close, they were stopped in their tracks by a humanoid demonic armor: "Halt!"

"..."

Shrugging silently, the brown-haired man stopped moving forward. After looking around, he confirmed that Gu Jing, surrounded by beauties, was the backbone of the group.

He gave a polite bow without comment: "Let me introduce myself. I am Gallagher, and I am the sheriff here."

"Would you like to chat?"

PS: The picture shows Hipper.

Chapter 290 Everyone: "—!!!" 13 years old? Are you sure? (Beautiful girl shocked.jpg)

Led by Gallagher, they arrived at a quiet park, where Gu Jing directly stated that he was the architect of this inheritance battle.

Gallagher himself did not refute this: "Thank you so much, I was also worried about how to identify myself."

"Then let me reintroduce myself—the founder of Dream Reef, the watchmaker's assistant, and also the one who sent out that invitation..."

"The fictional historian Gallagher."

Greetings to everyone.

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During the nearly half-hour meeting, under Gu Jing's intentional or unintentional guidance, Gallagher explained the whole matter clearly.

A thousand years ago, this place was a border prison built by the company until the outbreak of the Cancer of All Realms (Star Core), when the nameless guest came here.

With the help of the nameless stranger, the former prisoners became the masters of this newborn nation.

Among them, Tirnan, Mikhail, and Lazarina chose to stay here, wanting to build this place into their dream destination.

However, building a prison planet from scratch was a huge undertaking. In addition, there were many internal and external troubles at the time, so some people had designs on the star core. Even though Mikhail and the other two strongly opposed it, some people were still unwilling to give up.

If Mikhail and the other two were still alive, the matter would have been left unresolved. Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned. Lazarina sacrificed herself while exploring the Memory Void, and Tirnan, leading his family of moths on an expedition, was surrounded by a swarm of insects and ultimately perished.

Mikhail was alone and unable to hold the line. By the time the [family] responded to his call and came to Pinocene, the star core had already been activated.

It is worth mentioning that families that believe in "harmony" have always been synonymous with philanthropy.

This is why Mikhail was willing to invite them, but after actually getting to know them, he found that the situation was somewhat different.

Within the [family], some are truly benevolent people, while others have ulterior motives. These ulterior motives pretend to seal the star core, but in reality, they use it to construct the placenta of a beautiful dream.

Those who indulge in beautiful dreams will eventually become nourishment for this placenta.

This allows the placenta to continue to grow.

This eventually led to the Pinocchio we know today.

Mikhail discovered the site too late.

This led to the "watchmaker," who was clearly the founder of Pinocchio, being labeled a traitor by the [family].

Those who wanted to oppose the [family] were also controlled or driven away by these guys. Those who survived the upheaval hid in Dream Reef, which was actually the dreamland that Mikhail and others originally built.

After listening attentively, Himeko rested her chin on her hand and asked a question: "So... you sent out invitations in the name of the watchmaker in order to find the faction that can solve the Star Core crisis and lure them to Pinocene to discover this truth?"

Gallagher remained noncommittal: "Moreover, I would like to see the various factions constantly fighting over the inheritance, coupled with the watchmaker's first public statement after disappearing for more than ten years, the 'traitor' in [the family] will surely be exposed."

March 7th couldn't help but sigh, "So, the inheritance is really just a facade? What about the Star Core? And what's the other side of the Star Core?"

Gallagher shrugged. "If you want to keep the Star Core as an heirloom, I have no objection. As for where it is now? I'd like to know that too. The only thing I can be sure of is that it has always been under the control of [the family]."

"Coincidentally, a very important person also recently came to Liumeng Reef."

"If you are interested."

"You can also learn more inside information from her..."

It has to be said that Gallagher's attitude is quite interesting.

Perhaps because he had experienced betrayal, he didn't ask for help even when he sought it.

This nonchalant attitude seems to be saying: I am very grateful if you are willing to help, but I will not force you if you are not.

Unable to suppress his amusement, Gu Jing didn't rush to offer help. He simply said he understood, bid farewell, and left with the deeply moved Ji Zi and the others.

Watching Gu Jing and his group gradually disappear into the distance, Gallagher scratched his head, unsure of Gu Jing's attitude.

*******

Gu Jing and the others who left this place naturally intended to reunite with the robin.

However, the live stream room was also very lively at this time.

[Tingyun: According to my benefactor's diary entries from last night, the [family] must have become what it is today because of "Order," right? But why would these remnants of "Order" do this? Or rather, what benefit do they gain from using the star core to construct a beautiful dream, turning those who are immersed in it into nourishment?]

[Black Tower: Excellent! That's a very good question. Based on the information we have so far, I have another bold idea! Do you think these guys are using the star core to harvest life in order to resurrect Taiyi?]

[Bai Lu: Wow! That's a really bold idea! But for some reason, I feel like there's actually nothing wrong with it!]

[Black Tower: Absolutely right! Does having a Star God backing you make a difference in the galaxy? Besides, these guys were originally under Taiyi's protection. Like the saying goes, if I had never seen the light, I could have adapted to the darkness. Plus, "Harmony" absorbed "Order," so it's perfectly normal for these guys to use others' resources to their advantage!]

[Silver Wolf: That makes sense! Even if this plan ultimately fails to revive the Star God, Pinocchio's harvesting of spiritual energy using the Star Core over so many years should at least grant someone Envoy-level power!]

[Yingmei: Goodness! I was wondering why this plot seemed so familiar? First, harvesting spiritual power through dreams, then trying to resurrect the true god—isn't this just the Sumeru main storyline? And what if they end up with another giant robot?!]

[Gu Jing: Compared to this—there's something you might not believe: Gallagher is actually only 13 years old.]

Everyone: "—!!!" 13 years old? Are you sure? (Beautiful girl shocked.jpg)

At this moment, Yingmei and the others in front of the screen were stunned. He was only 13 years old and had already grown into a middle-aged man. Wasn't that a bit too hasty?

******

[March 7: But didn't this Mr. Gallagher previously claim to be the watchmaker's assistant? Is he lying again?]

[Gu Jing: It's hard to say. The information is limited. It only says that he stitched together the features of 52 people, and perhaps one of them is a deputy.]

[March 7th Tactical Lean Back: Wow~~~ Stitched together the features of 52 people? Is this Mr. Gallagher even human?]

[Gu Jing: Didn't he already address this issue? He's a fictional historian.]

[Xingbao pondered: Jing-ge means... the so-called fictional historians are not fictional historical figures, but rather figures created by history? And this Mr. Gallagher is precisely a fictional historical figure created by Pinocchio?]

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[Gu Jing: Well, who knows about things that involve "mystery"? Perhaps that's true, or perhaps it's both.]

[Gu Jing: Besides that—if you pay close attention, you can also discover something interesting: the popular Pinocchio animated series "The Clockwork Boys" actually has corresponding characters and objects in real life.]

[Gu Jing: For example, Dream Town is like Pinocchio, and the Clock Boy is like a watchmaker, an extraterrestrial visitor who fell from the sky into Dream Town.]

[Gu Jing: And then there's the Stone Boss, the biggest villain in *Watch Boy*, an evil, ruthless, and cunning crocodile merchant who covets the gems used as building materials in Dream Town. He claims to be a descendant of the town's owner. I don't need to elaborate on who he's referring to, right?]

[Topa: ...]

Jade: ...

[Fireworks: Pfft~ The crocodile merchant jumped out himself! But if you hadn't mentioned it, I almost forgot. Even after resolving the Star Core crisis, the Interstellar Peace Corporation still wants to reclaim Pinocone, and... they're eyeing the gems used as building materials in Dream Town? Does that mean the Star Core? Then why didn't they reclaim Belloborg's Star Core before?]

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[Gu Jing: Who knows? Maybe Cripper wanted to use the star core to build the wall, or maybe it was a sudden idea from a company executive, or maybe it refers to something else, or even a misunderstanding.]

[Gu Jing: But no matter what, I sincerely hope we won't end up on opposite sides.]

[Jade: However, some things can't be avoided simply because you don't want to do them, especially those involving inherent conflicts of interest. Unless someone can come up with a win-win solution, who can easily give up their own interests?]

[Gu Jing: In other words, in the end, I still have to offer you a way to reclaim Pinocchio?]

[Jade: Pfft~ The problem has indeed come full circle, but as you can see, it's really hard to stay out of it when you want to interfere in something.]

[Gu Jing: But for things that are too brain-taxing, I often resort to a simple and brutal method. Usually, if I can't solve the problem, I'll eliminate the person who raised it. For example, I might go directly to Pierpoint and beat up everyone there; or I might go directly to Cripper and beat him up. Wouldn't that solve the problem?]

[Jade: If you truly have this ability, the answer is obvious, but the question is, is Pinocchio worth it?]

[Gu Jing: Well then, just wait and see. Although I was just joking with you earlier, you'll be able to see for yourself whether this Pinocchio is worth all this trouble.]

Robin: "..."

As the conversation progressed to this point, the pressure suddenly shifted to Robin, or rather, after witnessing Gu Jing and his group's conversation with Gallagher, her complex emotions never eased for a moment.

However, as the live stream showed Gu Jing and his group getting closer and closer, Robin's melancholy gradually turned into determination.

This moment is just like that moment!

Just like the watchmaker and his companions liberated the prison planet back then!

When Pinocchio became a mental prison, the heroes of the Star Train returned to Pinocchio once again. As a beneficiary, she had to work hard to repay the heroes' sacrifices!

PS: The picture shows Robin VI.