Chapter 24 : Can't Take the Game
Meanwhile.
Mo Tu observed this strange dream, his face full of interest.
"Intriguing."
An unknown Star Eclipse had woven together the dreams of everyone in the capital, creating a "second world" filled with fantastical colors beyond imagination, perhaps worthy of being called a city of truth.
In this world, there was no need to hide one's thoughts. Was this the implication?
Mo Tu withdrew his gaze, briefly sensing his own condition, and found that his Star had indeed disappeared.
Without [He Tu Luo Shu], his ability to control the overall situation would indeed be a bit weaker, but this uncertainty also made him somewhat expectant.
Mo Tu showed a pleased smile, but quickly realized something, his expression suddenly freezing.
"Something's not right."
Mo Tu extended both hands, silently looking at his small palms, and felt he had become shorter when looking at the ground.
"This..."
Mo Tu grabbed at his inexplicably lengthened hair, immediately drawing in a sharp breath.
"Hiss... Why have I turned into the Announcer even in the dream? Am I Mo Tutu now?"
After a few seconds of shock, Mo Tu fell into deep thought.
"Could this be my true thoughts? Do I find it more interesting to be Mo Tutu? I see, the Announcer's identity brings me more fun, so my subconscious wants to maintain the loli form in the dream? I think I understand now."
Mo Tu... no, Mo Tutu.
Mo Tutu convinced herself in a few words, then put this matter out of her mind.
Rather than dwelling on such messy issues here, it was better to explore this mysterious dream.
She'd put aside that certain loli's request for now; watching for amusement was most important at the moment.
Moreover, there were quite a few familiar people in this dream.
If they were guided by the dream's characteristics, perhaps she could see their embarrassing histories.
Although Mo Tutu could usually use [He Tu Luo Shu]'s divination to know others' embarrassing histories, how could that compare to watching live for fun?
First, let's use this dream's characteristics to find those people.
Just as Mo Tutu was about to start moving, she suddenly glimpsed something.
"Oh?"
Upon this discovery, Mo Tutu temporarily set aside her plans to act and instead looked towards a direction not far away.
Guess what she discovered?
In the distance, an elegant man and a petite girl holding a flute were walking together, as if inspecting, completely out of place with the dream's atmosphere.
Mo Tutu looked at the two figures, the corners of her mouth curving into a smile.
"Heh~ My luck is truly good. To encounter this place's big BOSS on my first entry. Perhaps I can go over and try to communicate."
The dream would promote people's true inner thoughts.
And right now, Mo Tutu wanted to cause trouble and watch for amusement.
Having such a coincidental encounter with the entity weaving the dream, how could she possibly miss this opportunity?
Without her Star, she might not easily discern the level of danger, but her wisdom and intuition were quite accurate.
At least, contacting the [Dream Narrator] was... very interesting to her.
On this basis, she could make her decision.
Meanwhile.
The Dream Narrator was witnessing the truth of the dream with Dream Melody, those truths hiding many complex things worthy of research and observation.
The Dream Narrator seemed to want to obtain some answers from this, while the girl beside him didn't seem to have such interest.
But as they were quietly observing, the appearance of a figure attracted the attention of both.
"Nice to meet you... May I ask, are you the managers of this dream?"
Mo Tutu said with a smile, her cute expression making it impossible to dislike her.
The Dream Narrator looked at the petite figure before him, not immediately answering.
"You can actually observe us. Have you distinguished between dream and reality? Ordinary people can't do this. Unsurprisingly, you should be one of those people."
"Don't mind that question. Are you interested in having a conversation with me?"
Mo Tutu naturally knew what the Dream Narrator's words meant, but she didn't explain further, instead wanting to open an interesting topic.
The Dream Narrator nodded, seemingly having no objections.
"In that case, let me observe your truth."
Thus, the reason for their communication was established.
Mo Tutu spoke first, asking: "Mr. Dream Narrator, why do you weave everyone's dreams? I'd like to know your thoughts."
"Because I'm interested in the truth of all living beings. Reality has too many constraints. Many people are forced to act out an uninteresting play, thereby putting on hypocritical masks. True thoughts are suppressed deep in their hearts, rarely expressed. Who can figure out which is the true self? The dream is the easiest scene to awaken truth. They can feel happy, and I derive pleasure from it. That's all."
The Dream Narrator spoke softly, his tone very calm.
Mo Tutu nodded thoughtfully, showing a pleased smile.
"Impressive, impressive. I see. If it's for interest, I can understand better."
Hearing these words, the Dream Narrator was silent for a moment, then asked, "What about you? What is your truth? What do you want to do in the dream?"
"Me? You might not believe it, but my truth is to observe you. This is my interest. How about that? Are you satisfied with this answer?"
The Dream Narrator slightly narrowed his eyes, able to sense Mo Tutu's consistency inside and out.
She was telling the truth. As long as it could bring her amusement, she would act.
Now that she had approached him, this action was her most genuine thought.
"I see. Can your truth be so simple? Humans are truly interesting. However... I won't let you observe me. If seeking amusement is your truth, then go find another kind."
With that, the Dream Narrator left with the silent Dream Melody.
Mo Tutu didn't follow, instead rubbing her chin and shaking her head in disappointment.
"Can't take the game. Is my truth not worth observing? What's wrong with mutual observation?"
Soon, the figures of the Dream Narrator and Dream Melody disappeared from her sight.
Well, now she couldn't even follow them.
But it didn't matter. They would meet again sooner or later.
This time was just a simple introduction. Next time might be different.
Now it was time to find that certain loli. At least let her know she was here, otherwise the price of being wrongly accused might not be easily bearable.
Then Mo Tutu skillfully utilized the dream's characteristics, moving by realizing her thoughts.
An ability like flying was just the most ordinary thought in the dream.
Even without a Star, she could do many things here.
Meanwhile.
Shu Yao and Kong Yubai were also searching for Ye Lan.
Having dispersed, they could only rely on luck to find people.
Their current thoughts were probably just to find Ye Lan first.
Otherwise, they didn't want to do anything else.