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"I'm determined to become the Pirate King!"

Liu Ying was completely bewildered by Qiong's sudden excitement, and a question mark popped out of her big eyes.

However... seeing how energetic Qiong looked, she couldn't help but smile.

Well, as long as you're happy!

"There are many different opinions about the watchmaker's origins. Some say he was a merchant from outer space, while others say he was a prisoner from a prison planet. However, I still believe the most that the watchmaker was an unknown person."

Liu Ying clenched her little fist, her tone filled with longing: "After all, cultivating dreams sounds very pioneering."

"Ah! I suddenly realized—if the watchmaker really is an unknown customer, then isn't he your senior? Hey, would you like to take a picture with him as a souvenir? I can help you!"

These are tips from Silver Wolf, the strategist who has read 500 romance comics and is currently learning flirting and dating skills, which he plans to use on Seele.

Create opportunities to take photos and legitimately keep the other person's photos.

If Sora agrees to take a picture, Hotaru can take this opportunity to openly and legitimately take a picture of Sora with her own phone.

Whew~ Plan is in place √

"Okay."

Qiong was unaware of the girl's cute little scheme; he was focused on thinking about the problem.

The watchmaker's praise is engraved like a cornerstone in every corner of the Pinocchio dream civilization, in statues, murals, street names... it is everywhere.

However, whether in real-world archives or dream libraries, Qiong could not find a single biography about the watchmaker's life.

That's a bit outrageous.

It makes no sense from a logical standpoint.

A legendary creator whose deeds spread throughout the galaxy, attracting countless dreamers to flock to him and ultimately creating the star of the grand event, has not a single word of biographical record in his own country.

Earlier in the lobby of the Daydream Hotel, Sora added Robin as a friend and asked her about the whereabouts of the three nameless guests that Pam had asked her to find.

With the intention of inviting Qiong and Xing to become choreographers, Robin naturally did not refuse, but she gave very little feedback.

There was no biography of the watchmaker, nor any clues about the three nameless guests.

When two illogical coincidences come together, then it is no longer a coincidence.

Qiong was almost certain.

Those three nameless guests must have some connection with the mysterious watchmaker!

"Hi! Hi hi hi!"

"Help! Help me, chirp!"

A delicate yet sharp cry for help interrupted Qiong's thoughts. He looked in the direction of the sound and saw a feather on the eyelashes of the Clockwork Boy statue.

"what happened?"

Firefly noticed where his gaze was focused.

"It's nothing. I remember it was called an origami bird, right? I didn't expect it to actually exist."

Ignoring the surprised looks from passersby, Qiong deftly climbed the Clockwork Boy statue, despite Liu Ying's slightly embarrassed expression.

"Origami bird, little chirp~ chirp, chirp~"

Qiong pulled the origami bird out by its feathers, making a whimpering sound.

"That gray-haired person..."

"He seems mentally unstable."

"Shh! Stop talking, let's go. He seems to be having some mental issues. It's safer to stay away."

The whispers of passersby drifted over clearly, carrying a hint of disdain and avoidance, as they quickened their pace to avoid the area.

"..."

Liu Ying's smile stiffened slightly.

What?

Although she didn't understand why Qiong suddenly went crazy and climbed the statue, it was inappropriate for these passersby to say such things.

How energetic!

"A-Qiong, what are you doing?"

A shout mixed with surprise and a little breakdown suddenly rang out. Liu Ying turned her head and saw a lively and cheerful pink hair.

They are people on the Starry Sky Train.

"Ah Qi, what are you doing here?"

Qiong stood up, carrying the little bird.

“Ah Xing shared the Dream Shop with me, and I thought it looked really fun, so I couldn’t resist rushing over to check it out right away…”

March 7th hunched over, as if trying to hide himself.

She cupped her hands around her mouth, her voice, lowered to a whisper, clearly conveyed a sense of frantic rage:

"Hey~ Come down here first, there are so many people watching! Pointing and whispering, it's embarrassing for our train!"

She was so anxious that she stomped her feet slightly on the spot, her eyes filled with a desperate accusation of 'Please come down and stop embarrassing yourself.'

"You two cause trouble the moment I'm not around!"

Qiong shrugged at Little March's complaints and jumped off Clock Boy's head.

It nimbly leaped off the Clockwork Boy's huge head and landed steadily in front of March 7th and Firefly.

"Here."

Qiong naturally pointed to the gentle girl beside her and introduced her to March 7:

"Firefly, a new friend I made in Pinocchio."

Then he turned to fireflies, speaking succinctly:

"March 7th, my silly boy."

You're the idiot!

On March 7th, she immediately protested, but then blushed slightly at the words "my family's".

"Firefly, would you like to touch it?"

Qiong handed the still chirping origami bird to Liuying.

"Eh, me? Touch... touch what?"

Liu Ying blinked in confusion, her gaze falling on the empty palm in the sky, her clear eyes filled with bewilderment.

Qiong immediately realized that the firefly couldn't see the bird!

Countless thoughts flashed through my mind, and the most likely one was undoubtedly...

Aha!

"What is that? Is there a bird?"

March 7th looks around with a cute, blank expression.

Qiong withdrew his hand, focusing his gaze on the origami bird in his palm that only he could see, while taking out a metal lighter from his pocket with his other hand.

Click.

A small, pale blue flame flickered at the lighter's nozzle.

"Little thing, I saved you, is there any reward?"

Qiong revealed a sunny and cheerful smile.

"Yes, brother, I do!"

The origami bird nodded its little head like a woodpecker, "Come to the big tree, I'll give you something really good! A super good thing~"

It screamed its promises incoherently.

After obtaining the exact location information, Qiong released her fingers with satisfaction.

The origami bird, as if granted a pardon, flapped its wings and flew away.

Qiong casually put away the lighter; there was no one around anymore.

Passersby who had initially stopped out of curiosity or pointed around moved even further away after seeing the gray-haired youth's bizarre behavior of first talking to himself and then pulling out a lighter to light a fire as a threat.

"Let's get out of here right now!"

Liu Ying grabbed Qiong's wrist and called out to March 7, her voice slightly hurried and uneasy.

Out of the corner of her eye, she caught sight of several figures in hound family uniforms not far away. Clearly, a kind citizen had called the police!

"Huh? I just climbed a statue... why are you running away? Did you provoke a hunting dog before? Wait for me!"

They caught up with him on March 7th.

The three disappeared into the crowd at the speed they used to escape the crime scene.

On the way, Firefly and March 7th gave a further introduction, and Qiong also confessed to the glorious deeds she had done by opening treasure chests before.

“You, you you you…”

Little March's fingers trembled as she pointed at Qiong, finally lowering her head resignedly: "Fine, I'm almost used to it."

Where are we going next?

"Firefly said she'd treat me to something delicious."

"It's just ahead."

Knowing the way well, Liu Ying led the two to a familiar shop, explaining:

"This is a hidden gem of a shop!"

"It has most of Pinocchio's signature dishes, such as Clock Pizza, Oak Smoothie, Alfalfa Salad... and the classic Sorida!"

The three sat around an elegant, shaded round table. Liu Ying pushed the menu towards Qiong and San Yueqi, speaking with a hint of smugness:

"Please pick whatever you like, I'll pay!"

"How could I possibly accept this..." March 7th scratched his head sheepishly.

"It's okay, you can treat me next time."

Liu Ying waved her hand generously.

"Thank you, boss. Then I won't be polite."

Qiongqiong's eyes lit up, and she rubbed her hands together to order food.

"Hehe~ Order whatever you like."

Liu Ying waved her hand.

As a Star Core Hunter, she certainly wouldn't be short of money... well, although due to smuggling, she could only bring some cash, it was definitely enough to treat people to meals!

"Yingbao is grand."

Qiong took out a pair of elegant women's sunglasses and put them on her, her manner blatantly obsequious.

"Let's start with some appetizers. Give me one of each of the twelve flavors of Dreamy Crispy Cones, along with a UFO Burger, Alfalfa Salad, Origami Family Bucket, Twisted Stalactite Pudding, Flowing Hourglass Mousse, Gear Cookies with Cloud Sauce..."

"Stop, stop, stop! Are you trying to do a stand-up comedy routine by reciting a list of dishes?"

Seeing the smile on Liu Ying's face that she couldn't quite maintain, March 7th couldn't help but complain.

"Is this guest a first-time visitor to Pinocchio?"

The shop assistant was both amused and exasperated, and kindly offered a reminder:

"You won't gain weight no matter how much you eat in your dream world, but you will still feel full."

"Don't worry, I'm the kind of person who never wastes food."

Since Qiong had said so, the waitress had no choice but to go back and serve the food.

Liu Ying couldn't help but start counting the prices on her fingers, her face growing increasingly like a Pinocchio neon sign.

The food was served incredibly quickly; in no time, the round table was filled with all sorts of delicacies.