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"Xing (?◇?)?: "Hmm?"

"Black Tower (?_??): "Hmm?"

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Harry Potter.

Inside the Hogwarts Headmaster's office, silverware hummed softly, swirling and emitting pale blue smoke. Dumbledore gazed at the sky through his half-moon glasses. He could almost imagine the puzzled expression on the Lady in the Black Tower's face before she uttered that question.

"Impressive, isn't it?" Dumbledore murmured, tapping his fingers lightly on the table. "A human being, untouched by the glance of the Intellect, yet under the watchful eye of a genius, became the protagonist of this crisis, literally saving lives from the hands of the Obliterators."

Snape stood in the shadows, his black robes almost blending into the wall. "But in the end, even his name was not remembered by the Lady of the Black Tower."

"Oh, that's not important at all." Dumbledore's blue eyes twinkled. "Severus, he's a teacher, and a teacher's mission is to teach students. He may not meet the standards of the 'Genius Club' in research, but in teaching, he is an undoubted genius."

"It seems you appreciate his teaching philosophy."

Fawkes, the phoenix beside him, chirped softly. Dumbledore smiled and fed it a candy. "Yes, he teaches people how to think, not just to absorb knowledge. Compared to 'monotonous' indoctrination, guiding students to think and comprehend in the face of difficulties is much more vivid - it's just that the right balance is difficult to grasp."

"You have a point," Snape said dryly. "Need I remind you that most students at Hogwarts can't even memorize the simplest potion recipe? Without a firm grasp of the most basic knowledge, I'm afraid the 'difficulties' you mention would crush them on the spot."

"That's why the teaching methods at Hogwarts need to change. Overcorrection is necessary." Dumbledore looked out the window at the dark clouds gradually gathering and sighed faintly, "...things are about to change, Severus."

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"Meanwhile, on the other side."

"[Star of the Gala] Pinocchio, the cradle of lost dreams and the resting place of the cowardly."

"The family will host a feast, and guests will be invited. The golden blood of Destruction will be shed together, offering a grand sacrifice to Him."

"In the gloomy mansion, Grand Duke Afrit of Hellfire sat upon his throne, twisting a white flower between his fingers. As he watched, the petals gradually curled and charred, transforming into fine ash that drifted down."

"The burning goat skull drooped, its empty eye sockets pulsing with chilling flames. He gazed silently at his children, his deep laughter echoing through the mansion."

"Children of the flame... this is your rite of passage."

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Chainsaw Man.

“It’s this guy again, Aa ...

In Hayakawa Aki's apartment, Pava was lying on the sofa with her legs spread out, her feet directly on Denci's face. When she saw the image of Duke Hellfire appear on the sky, she sat up with a "swoosh" and ran into the bedroom screaming at the top of her lungs.

"...Why is this guy so afraid of Duke Hellfire?"

This kind of scene was not the first time. Hayakawa Aki, who was standing by, sighed and straightened the teacup that Pava had accidentally knocked over when he was escaping.

"I remember she said this guy was scarier than the original devil in hell... Anyway, she didn't even dare to look at him. No wonder, Pava is a devil after all." Denci scratched his head. "By the way, what is this place called Pinocchio? The Star of Events... The kind that holds cocktail parties every day?"

"I remember Topa saying earlier that it was the territory of the 'family,' but we still don't know which faction the family is. Also, Pinocchio is the train's next destination."

"Oh?" Denci suddenly perked up. "Doesn't that mean the Star Train is about to face off against Lord Hellfire?"

"I can't rule it out." Hayakawa Aki didn't deny it. "Looking at what Duke Netherfire is saying, he's planning to cause a big commotion in Pinocchio. And if the company is planning to get involved, doesn't that mean four forces are involved in Pinocchio?"

Even if he just thought about it for a moment, Hayakawa Aki felt confused.

However, given the reputation of the [Annihilation Gang], it's likely that the remaining three factions will prioritize eliminating the Netherfire Grand Duke. Daring to carry out [Destruction] so blatantly, this Grand Duke likely harbors more hidden agendas and plans beyond his means and strength.

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"Akash, my most sensitive child, I ignite your eyes and teach you to pluck strings. You will play feast music on a four-stringed instrument and silence the hymns of harmony."

As a flaming eyeball appeared on the screen, a gentle, deep male voice slowly rang out: "That's exactly what I meant, Dad."

"Dubula, my wisest child, I will set your body on fire and give you the sword, saw, and axe. You will smelt your sickle with sulfur, grant joy and pain, and let the tears of the actors' blood flow into the Styx."

"A golden apple gradually withered, revealing its rotting purple interior. A sweet female voice said, 'As you command, my father.'"

"Katrina, my bravest child, I ignite your heart and fill you with boiling blood. With your wrath you will chisel open the vaults of the Preservation, smelt their gold, and make an image for our benefactor."

"Metal melted in the flames, and the scent of sulfur seemed to reach the sky. A smug female voice laughed and said, "No need to say more, old man!"

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"Finally, Constance... my most ambitious child, my best child, I have nothing left to teach you. Just remember... let the midnight of Pinocchio wither and wither, taking away everything you love, leaving only a grave of memories!"

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Kobayashi's Dragon Maid.

"Wow, this demon is so powerful..."

Kanna stared at the image of the Underworld Lord on the sky screen, her eyes fixed on him. She tugged at the hem of Thor's maid's skirt and raised her little face, "Master Thor, this demon actually dared to fight so many destinies at once. He must be..."

Kanna raised her chubby little hand, imitating the appearance of fireworks exploding, and then raised it up with a "swish": "Super-powerful, right?"

"Of course, Kanna. This kind of demon is absolutely a catastrophic existence. If you encounter it, you will undoubtedly die." Thor showed a rare serious expression. "But I have a question. Why does he seem to know exactly what fateful force will appear in Pinocchio? He arranged the candidates long ago."

"Perhaps he's using his flames for surveillance? Knowing ahead of time which forces will be attending?" Kobayashi pushed his glasses up, his eyes reflecting the blazing flames in the sky. A puzzled expression crossed his face. "But what kind of banquet would allow the Masked Fool of Joy to attend?"

In Xiaolin's eyes, the fateful forces of [Destruction] and [Abundance] weren't particularly promising. But further down the list, the Masked Fools of [Joy] were the most fickle. Such forces, completely devoted to their own pleasures and completely disregarding others, should also be expelled from the event.

In short, considering the pursuits of this group of people, if they see the event being held smoothly and without any twists and turns, it would probably be more painful than death.

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“Hahahaha…it’s not her turn to appear.”

"Wild laughter ripped through the stagnant air. A woman in sexy clothes stepped on a club, her hat pulled down to cover half of her face, revealing only the corners of her lips that curled up."

"A snap of her fingers sent forth crimson sparks, illuminating her sharply defined jaw."

"I alone am enough!"

"Katrina, it's better to be pessimistic..." A woman in a white dress slowly approached from behind her, the fingertips of her snow-white gloves gently touching her chin. The shadow cast by her wide-brimmed hat covered half of her porcelain-white face, and only the curve of her lips, a smile that seemed to be half-smile, was faintly visible."

"But upon closer inspection, her pupils lit up with a faint blue, like the flickering phosphorescence in a cemetery at midnight, bringing a chill to the bone."

“Maybe we’ll all die.”

"Shh..." The man behind him lowered his voice. The moment his bow passed, a flash of blue flame leaped up, as if to usher in a grand spectacle. "When has a desperado who walks on the path of [Destruction] ever feared death?"

“But we should prepare for a rainy day…”

"A little girl in a white dress came over, holding a bright apple in her hand, as if she was about to present it to the devil on the throne - if she didn't suddenly hover in mid-air."

"The word 'father' caught in her throat, and her sweet childish voice suddenly became distorted, like a tape recorder. Her neck shifted at an impossible angle, revealing she was merely a puppet on the strings of a puppeteer."

"This journey is dangerous. What is the escape route?"

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One Punch Man.

In the dim underground hall of the Monster Association, Wandering Emperor was trembling as he looked up at the woman in a white dress on the sky.

The moment his eyes met the woman's, he felt the world suddenly collapse into a long, narrow tunnel. The faint blue flame in her pupils seemed to spread along the tunnel, burning, burning... climbing along his optic nerve like a living thing.

(No… This is not right…)

When he suddenly woke up, he was already soaked in cold sweat. Under the woman's gaze, he seemed to have turned back into the homeless man huddled in the corner of the park. Although the woman's ghostly flames couldn't reach him, it seemed to be burning away the outer shell of his "Chosen One" inch by inch, revealing the ordinary mortal nature beneath...

"Hey, hey, what are you shaking for?" The black sperm's sharp voice suddenly pierced his eardrum. It tilted its head and looked at him curiously, "Are you scared to pee?"

"Are you kidding?" Wandering Emperor forced a smile, trying to remain calm. Even now, Black Sperm and other freaks still don't realize that besides his light ball abilities, he's just an ordinary person with nothing to offer. He has to maintain his cool at all times to avoid arousing their suspicion.

"I'm so excited... I finally encountered a decent monster outside of the Order."

"Just for show? You, tsk..."

Black Sperm was somewhat disgusted by Wandering Emperor's pretense. He felt that any of those creatures on the sky screen were Dragon-level monsters or above, capable of easily beating Wandering Emperor up. Of the entire Monster Association, only Orochi could handle them... but there was a chance he couldn't. It didn't matter. If he encountered them, he'd definitely run away immediately.

If this group of "destroyers" came to Earth, they would probably act even more cruelly than the Monster Association, and would even destroy the association that had committed murder and destruction together.

Thinking of this, he suddenly began to hope that someone could take care of these guys and never let them discover the earth.

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““Escape route?””

"The sound of the cane tapping the ground echoed rhythmically in the hall, each step like the lingering sound of a death knell. Duke Afrit of Hellfire walked leisurely forward, seemingly dismissive of this serious issue."

"As always, it never existed. Destruction is a heroic moment, but if we seek survival in a despicable way, this life will be too long."

"Enjoy Pinot Grigio, enjoy her invitation."

"The mirror reflected the raging flames, and within them seemed countless figures wailing and wailing, but in the end, they were all devoured, leaving not even ashes behind."

“…Let this beautiful dream be prepared to welcome its new master from Tophet.”

"[Duke of Hellfire] Afrit—Eternal Fire Residence."

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Monogatari series.

In the room, Araragi Koyomi was lying on the desk, thinking over and over again about what Lord Heihuo had just said.

"Enjoy Pinocchio's invitation..." He scratched his hair, feeling ninety to ten percent puzzled. "This doesn't make sense. Shouldn't Pinocchio know what the Underworld Duke does? He's like a terrorist, destroying everything he does. To invite these guys... have everyone in the [Family] collectively had their heads caught in a door?"

Shinobu Oshino sat on the bed, a donut in her mouth and cream on the corner of her mouth: "It's not difficult to understand. I think there are three possibilities~"

The girl held up three fingers. "First, Pinocchio is very confident in his own security and family strength. Second, we mistakenly underestimated the strength of the Underworld Duke and his preparations before departure. As for the third possibility..."

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She suddenly jumped onto Araragi Koyomi's back, rubbing her cold chin against his burning earlobe: "In my opinion, maybe he's playing a trick of borrowing a knife to kill someone~"

"Hey, hey!" Araragi Koyomi swayed, but couldn't shake off the sticky candy. "Shinobu, you're being too sinister, aren't you? Besides, the Underworld Lord looks much more dangerous than the sword. It's hard to say who will kill whom."

"Alas, you are still too naive." Shinobu Oshino rolled over and landed on the ground, sighing, "Generally speaking, threats that only appear on the surface are often not threats at all. A true threat never reveals its fangs too early."

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"Xing suddenly received a message from the train group. Pam said that the train's jump device is ready and we will be heading to the next station soon. However, there will be a short train meeting before departure, and everyone is expected to gather in the observation car."

"When we got to the train, Sanyueqi, Danheng and the others were already there. Pam was the last one to arrive, saying that she had some important things to prepare."

"As everyone should know, Pa? This train's destination is the [Star of the Festival] Pinocchio. While I, the conductor, know that everyone has long awaited the arrival of that renowned starry sky hotel, there are three things I must remind you of before departure."

"First, Asdena, where Pinoconi is located, is a galaxy rich in [memory]. Historically, it was one of the [large holes] that leaked from the memory domain. Even after thousands of years, the concentration of memory ahead is still higher than average."

"Usually, there won't be any major problems, but everyone's physical condition is different. If you experience dizziness, hallucinations, or memory problems, don't take it lightly!"

"Secondly, Pinocchio is the territory of the Harmonious Family, and this is the first time the family has publicly extended an invitation to other factions. Remember, the train is invited as a guest, and the rules must be followed."

"Finally, the third point is, rather than a request... Pam would like to make a humble request. If possible, I hope you can spare some time during your vacation to help find the news of these unknown guests."

"Jizi explained that thousands of years ago, Pinocchio was the company's frontier prison. It was pioneering that connected it to the Thousand Stars. The Star Train of that time also visited here. Just as a journey has its ups and downs, a few unknown guests chose to stay and made Pinocchio their final destination."

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Marvel Universe.

On the terrace of the Wakanda Palace, the setting sun dyed the vibranium spires golden. Steve almost choked on his teacup as he picked it up.

"He means... the whole planet is a hotel?" There was a pause of disbelief in his voice, as if he had turned the word around in his mouth before spitting it out.

Bucky leaned against the railing, his metal arm reflecting the setting sun. He watched Steve's exaggerated movements, raised an eyebrow, and his expression was somewhere between stifling laughter and bursting out laughing. "Honestly, the world inside the sky has refreshed our understanding many times. Do you still find it strange?"

"Of course it's strange." King T'Challa slowly approached from behind, a faint smile on his face. "From what we know on Earth, hotels are often related to tourism. But if an entire planet were hotels, what would the residents there actually see? Are they just going to spend all day and night fooling around in the hotel?"

“Maybe interstellar travel or something?” Bucky guessed.

"I think you should be more adventurous." T'Challa shook his head slightly. "That stuffed rabbit mentioned Memory. Combined with the methods of the Flowing Light Memory Court, I think the family might be using Memory as a tourist attraction."

“Can memories travel?”

Steve and Bucky looked at each other, and each saw the kind of confusion that belonged to the "Brooklyn kid" in the other's eyes.

T'Challa didn't answer directly, but instead asked, "Do you remember when San Yue Qi and Fu Xuan regained their memories? If you could place yourself in someone else's memories and experience the events they've experienced, wouldn't that be novel and interesting?"

"The key is that traveling through memory is no better than reality. No matter how magnificent the scenery is in reality, you will eventually tire of it. But there are so many memories in the universe, there are always new and novel things waiting for you."

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"According to the crew list, the three passengers who got off the train that year were named Tiernan, Ragwock, and Lazarina. They had been the train's guard, mechanic, and surveyor. Beyond that, there's no other information."

Sanyueqi looked troubled and scratched his head. "Just a name and a job title? It doesn't sound like a real name... Isn't this like looking for a needle in a haystack?"

"Himeko smiled gently. "Let it be. Considering the diversity of the Nameless Guest... we might even find their descendants, or even—there's a very small chance—we might even meet them in person."