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After speaking, Spah waved his hand and disappeared completely into the photo.
And those memes, too, turned around and followed Spa's tail, barging into the photo.
Inside the hotel, only Liu Ying and Ling Ke remained, standing dumbfounded in front of the photo, staring at each other, wide-eyed.
Crunch!
Liu Ying shed her Sam mech and sighed softly:
Spall... he usually seems so unserious, but right now he's acting like a hero.
No wonder Silver Wolf was interested in him.
"Sister's alright, that's just how fate is!"
Ling Ke murmured softly, as if reading Liu Ying's innermost thoughts. She shifted her gaze, staring at the black and white photograph, and murmured to herself:
"If it weren't for this will... how could Cunhu have carried Belloberg through these year after year of harsh winters?"
Ling Ke sighed and stopped talking.
Firefly didn't reply.
The atmosphere between the two was as cold as the snow falling outside the city.
Meanwhile, Spa was as hot as a sauna.
Freed from the constraints of his teammates, he unleashed his full power.
The Eye of Horus hovered in mid-air. Spah raised his hand, his whole body radiating golden light. Golden missiles flew and exploded everywhere like meteors.
Most memes couldn't even stop him from striking.
Unfortunately, the number of enemies was simply too great, rushing in like a mudslide and obscuring Spa's vision.
Spa looked around and saw only strange memes with scarlet eyes, smacking their feet heavily on the ground.
I refuse to believe... that this ocean of memories has no weaknesses!
Spah gritted his teeth. Although he was prepared to sacrifice himself, he wasn't one to sit idly by and wait for death.
Spah focused his mind and sensed the surrounding memory energy.
After working for a while, he only felt that the energy was turbid and chaotic, spreading an aura of despair, floating in the blood-red space.
Spah was stubborn and unwilling to give up. He clenched his fists, the power of destiny within him surged, and the number of golden eyes increased dramatically.
The Eye of Horus burst forth with a light like the rising sun.
Spa's spirit also penetrated the sticky sea of memories, sensing from its deepest depths an extremely powerful energy of destiny.
Around that energy, memes swarmed, moving slowly like planets orbiting a star. Countless memories, like flowing water, surged forth, transforming into memes and joining the army attacking Spa.
If you can handle this... then everything will be fine.
Spah rolled his eyes, swung his arms to repel the approaching meme, and strode towards the depths of the ocean of memories.
Tap tap! Tap tap tap tap...
His feet pounded on the yellow floor. His body left a steel-spear-like silhouette on the blood-red wall.
Spah clenched his fist, golden light emanating from it, and enemies fell one after another, turning into blue light and dissipating in the wind.
He walked slowly, yet his body moved like a war god, step by step parting the ocean of memes and heading into the depths.
……
And not long ago...
It was roughly the same time Spa encountered Wagh.
Outside the city of Beloborg, a fierce wind howled, whipping up razor-sharp snowflakes that lashed against the ancient, gray city walls.
The Trail Blazers followed Jepard into the city and onto the gray brick road.
Bah! Bah!
Xing stepped across the brick surface, her gaze sweeping around. The Star Core Baby, only a few days old, was full of curiosity about everything.
She saw rows of yellow buildings arranged like building blocks, with orange mechanical devices installed beneath them, which seemed to be the very things that supplied the city with heat.
Never seen this before, never played this before... It's so interesting!
Xing licked her lips and looked at the heating equipment, but soon her attention was drawn to something new.
She saw a gray trash can rooted next to the equipment, and her eyes widened immediately.
I don't know why... but I just want to dive right in.
No way! There are still people watching.
I must overcome my impulses!
Xing bit her lip, but her legs moved involuntarily.
A short while later, she ran to the trash can, slipped, lifted the lid, and rushed inside.
So warm...so comfortable...it feels like being in a warm bed.
The star-struck man laughed, drool dripping from his mouth, his hands clattering as he rummaged through various kinds of trash.
"Hey! Xing! Xing!"
March 7th called from behind. But Xing was busy taking out her treasures and didn't hear it at all.
She didn't stand up until she had collected all four thumbtacks, three commemorative coins, and a moldy stamp, still feeling unsatisfied.
“Hmm, not bad! There are quite a few treasures here. Bellberg is richer than I imagined!” Xing put her hands on her hips and looked up.
"what?"
Jepard couldn't understand it. He opened his mouth, and couldn't help but sigh at the chaotic exchange rate of extraterrestrial civilizations.
"cough!"
Jepard cleared his throat. Although he didn't understand the customs of the extraterrestrials, he still felt it was better to get down to business first.
"In short... you have a general understanding of our situation. I will now take you to see Lady Cocolia."
Jepard said firmly, "You can organize your thoughts first. Her time is precious, so she prefers concise reports."
"Huh?! Are we going to see her so soon? Can I find a place to freshen up first?"
The person who made the inquiry was Ms. March 7.
Xing also took out a mirror, smoothed her hair, smoothed the gray hair on her forehead, and put it back.
Thankfully... my hairstyle isn't messed up.
Xing muttered to himself, quietly looking at Jepard, listening to the other man rattle off a long string of words.
However, Xing didn't hear a word she said, her mind already wandering, wondering what kind of bed she would have in the hotel later.
More than meeting the Great Guardian, I'd like to try out the soft, fluffy sheets at the local hotel.
Oh! No, no!
Spending the night in a hotel is such a waste if you just want to sleep.
I should go on an adventure! I should let loose and have some fun, running on the carpet in the hotel corridor—who knows, I might even have a chance encounter!
Ideally, she'd be... a tall girl with long, silver hair who especially loves mecha.
Xing licked her lips, her thoughts drifting further and further away.
……
Back in time...
Liu Ying stood in front of the photograph, her fists clenched.
The Goethe Hotel was immersed in tranquility, with only the overhead chandeliers swaying and clanging in the cold wind outside the window.
Am I... really powerless to do anything?
Liu Ying pursed her lips, her heart pounding.
I admit, Spahta is very strong; both his understanding of memory matter and his raw strength surpass mine.
but……
Liu Ying pinched the transformation device and fiddled with it repeatedly with her fingers.
The girl has a strong temper and hates the feeling of pinning her hopes on others.
"Sam! Photos! Look at the photos!"
Ling Ke's voice suddenly rang in my ears.
Liu Ying snapped out of her reverie, looked up, and stared at the black and white photograph, only to see a strange sight.
Spa's image appears in the photograph.
Chapter 52 The Legend of the Goethe Hotel
Spa mingled among the crowd, hands in his pockets, yawning, his head turned toward the counter.
What's striking is that he was wearing a blue suit and brown boots, making him stand out conspicuously in the black and white photo.
I have a feeling... if Spa doesn't appear in public for too long, it will turn black and white and completely blend into the photo.
Firefly muttered to herself, not daring to delay any longer, and with a burst of energy, rushed toward the black and white photograph.
Bang!
The firefly bumped its head on the photograph, bounced back, stumbled back a few steps, and fell to the ground with a thud.
"Ouch...wooo"
Tears welled up in the girl's eyes.
Liu Ying wiped away her tears, stood up, rubbed her sore bottom, leaned closer to the photo, and tapped the frame with her finger.
Clang! Clang!
The picture frame emitted a crisp echo, but no ripples appeared.
The firefly hooked its finger, its knuckles pressing against the picture frame, wriggling repeatedly, but no matter what it did, it couldn't penetrate the ocean of memories.
Without Spa... I wouldn't even be able to get in.
Liu Ying pursed her lips, feeling unwilling, and looked at Spa in the picture, her heart skipped a beat again.
She noticed that Spah looked strange. His clothes were gradually darkening in color, and even his cheeks were turning sallow.
"Spa is blending into the scene."
Ling said.
"Then I have to help him!"
Liu Ying pursed her lips, moved her head, and fixed her gaze on Ling Ke's palm. Before the other could say anything, she snatched the ice axe.
She raised her ice axe high and chopped at the photo album.
"Wait! What if you smash the painting and cause an even bigger disaster?" Ling Ke shouted, reaching out to grab the ice axe.
"Disaster? I can't handle that! Saving lives is the priority!"
Firefly was impatient. After hearing what was said, she hesitated for only a second before swinging her ice axe again and aiming at the picture frame.
"If you destroy the exit, Spa will really be unable to get out."
"Ah...this..."
Liu Ying was momentarily speechless. She put down her ice axe, pursed her lips, hesitated for a moment, then leaned closer to Ling Ke and lowered her voice:
"We have to do something, no matter what. Spahta may be the strongest person I've ever met, but facing countless other travelers on the path of destiny..."
"I didn't say we wouldn't do anything."
Ling Ke said.
Even in the face of a critical situation, Lingke's expression remained unchanged; she simply expressed her thoughts slowly:
“I have a friend in the Silvermane Guard. If I go to her, she should be able to get here immediately. As for Sam, you…”
Ling Ke glanced at Liu Ying: "Investigate the Goethe Hotel. With such a big incident, it's impossible that there wasn't a trace of it."
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