Sunday's expression looked cold and serious!

He kept applying pressure on Aventurine.

However,

Deep inside,

A subtle smile curled at the corner of his mouth.

Thank you, Honkai: Star Rail!

Thank you, Yu Ling!

Whether it's the Company's envoy or the Nihility Emanator.

Both are undoubtedly thorns in the Family's side in Penacony!

The former has already openly come to wrest control of Penacony from the Family.

The latter is a serious threat to Ena's Dream!

Through the early release of the trailer.

Both have been effectively targeted!

If this wave can be used to drive these two forces out of Penacony, it would be the most ideal outcome!

With this thought in mind, Sunday even wondered if this was Yu Ling showing favoritism toward him.

Since Yu Ling had also endorsed the plan of Ena's Dream, was he deliberately removing these obstacles?

Sunday decided not to let Yu Ling's expectations of him go to waste.

He continued with fervor, "Everyone present here is a distinguished figure from across the universe. I believe your judgment aligns with mine."

"It's clear to see—Mr. Aventurine intends to overturn the beautiful dream of Penacony."

"Moreover, he seeks to bring the grandest death to all of you here in Penacony!"

Watching Sunday's animated expression, Aventurine's frown deepened.

This was a continuous attempt to pin a high hat on him!

A classic case of using public office for private revenge!

As more and more hostile gazes fell upon him, Aventurine realized he was now in the same predicament as Acheron had been earlier.

He was on the verge of being labeled as the final boss of Penacony!

This was not good!

At this critical moment, anyone who was branded with such a title would become the target of all factions.

The Enemy of the Pepeshi!

Aventurine immediately let out a light chuckle.

No matter how he felt inside, he couldn't show any weakness in public!

With a mocking tone, he said, "You can't seriously believe that trailer, can you?"

"Don't forget, it's just a preview."

"Although Yu Ling's trailers showcase the main parts of the upcoming plot, they can't be equated with the main storyline. This could very well be a narrative technique."

"As far as I know, there's a technique called montage…"

While explaining, Aventurine secretly sent signals to Topaz and Jade.

[The plan has changed!]

[We might need to retreat and avoid the heat for now.]

Aventurine spoke while keeping an eye on the surrounding gazes.

Even if he wanted to flip the table now, he couldn't.

There were simply too many people here!

The target of everyone's attention had shifted from Acheron to him.

Aventurine wanted to see his performance in the plot, but he didn't expect it to come out like this!

He used every ounce of his rhetorical skills.

He continued, "In Acheron's PV, there was also a scene of the Destruction of Penacony. Before seeing the subsequent plot previews, we mistakenly believed Acheron was the final boss."

"Are you all going to repeat that same mistake again?"

"Moreover, I believe you all owe Acheron an apology."

"Being wronged is not a pleasant experience."

In the air, Acheron had already lowered her long blade.

The previously tense atmosphere had eased considerably.

To be honest, she hadn't expected the situation to develop like this.

It seemed to have turned into a large-scale trial.

The physical sense of swords drawn and bows ready had disappeared.

A subtle balance of power had formed among the various factions.

Her own suspicion had been largely cleared, and now she could even become the one pointing fingers.

After Aventurine finished speaking, many people in the audience began to apologize to Acheron.

"Miss Acheron, please calm down!"

"Thankfully, Miss Sparkle arrived in time. If we had actually attacked Miss Acheron, it would have been…"

"Miss Acheron, I was purely influenced by the family earlier! Please don't take it to heart!"

"Yes, we were all invited here by Sunday!"

"Sunday said he wanted us to join forces to deal with the culprit trying to overthrow Penacony, so we came."

"Miss Acheron, if you're feeling upset, you can slap me or kick me a couple of times?"

Everyone was trembling with fear.

Afraid that they would face Acheron's reckoning next!

Acheron remained silent.

She was somewhat unsure of how to handle this situation.

Meanwhile, Sunday's lips twitched.

Why are you dragging me into this?

When it was time to take action against Acheron, didn't everyone rush to volunteer, eager to contribute to Penacony?

Didn't everyone claim to be righteous and heroic?

These cosmic rabble are truly unreliable!

At that moment.

Sparkle, sitting on a goldfish, suddenly spoke up, "Oh, by the way, I forgot to show you all an easter egg."

"It's quite important, so take a look for yourselves."

As soon as she said this, the room erupted in chaos!

Those who were apologizing to Acheron and trembling with fear were stunned.

They were on the verge of tears!

"Director Sparkle, next time just show the full thing!"

"Do you know how much your video scared me? My heart was practically dancing!"

"Is there going to be another twist?"

"Could it really be as Aventurine said?"

"Who's going to be exposed this time?"

"I'm already numb."

The screen lit up again.

In the darkness, a glow slowly emerged.

As if a curtain had been drawn.

And standing on the stage was none other than Sunday, the main representative of those upholding Penacony!

At this moment, Sunday, who was usually gentle and amiable, was bathed in a red light.

His arms were spread wide.

He looked so lofty!

One might have thought he was preparing to ascend to godhood!

And what Sunday said next was almost to that effect!

"Your resolve is known to me."

"Now, I grant you the right to gaze upon the sun."

"Upon these ten thousand seven hundred and thirty-six steadfast stones,"

"The strings of the Almighty Harmony are mine to command—"

"—The Tuner of Praises,"

"The Choir of Dominicus!"

In the dazzling light.

A giant golden puppet rose from the ground!

And below it.

Stood March 7th, Stelle, and Himeko, ready for battle!

The scene froze at this moment.

This little easter egg ended here.

But the implications of this scene were already clear!

In the future storyline, the Astral Express Crew would be on a path of opposition with Sunday!

Seeing this.

Aventurine was the first to recover from the shock!

A flash of wild joy appeared in his eyes.

He quickly suppressed it.

And said coldly, "Mr. Sunday, I and everyone here need an explanation!"

"If I'm not mistaken, the giant puppet named Dominicus that appeared in this clip is one of the many manifestations of [Harmony] Xipe."

"But it seems to have taken on a different appearance due to some kind of interference?"

"This isn't pure [Harmony] power, is it?"

"Combined with Mr. Sunday's words—[The strings of the Almighty Harmony are mine to command—]"

"Can I interpret this as: Mr. Sunday, besides walking the Path of Harmony, also possesses other unknown Path powers?"

"And, Mr. Sunday mentioned granting us the right to gaze upon the sun? What does that mean?"

"This lofty tone is really quite uncomfortable..."

Sunday: "..."

Now.

It was Sunday's turn to smile wryly.

"I think there must be some misunderstanding here."

After collecting himself for a moment.

Sunday suddenly spoke with righteous conviction: "Mr. Aventurine, I must say I greatly appreciate your perspective now."

"This is just a trailer, and there are many possibilities for confusion and misdirection..."

"We cannot define someone based solely on this single fragment."

"We must wait to see the official storyline before drawing any conclusions!"

Sunday's voice was firm and resolute.

It was as if he had always stood on the side of rationality from the very beginning!