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A Resounding Gong or a Clashing Cymbal

Last updated 2026-05-24

A Resounding Gong or a Clashing Cymbal is the fifth part of the Trailblaze Mission chapter So Laughed the Masses. It automatically begins after completing If We Spoke in Laughter.

Steps

  1. Head to the TV station to prepare for the televised debate
  2. Stop the Joy Ascendants from wreaking havoc on the city

Dialogue

Head to the TV station to prepare for the televised debate

UI Trailblaze Mission Mission Description

As a "Supplicant," you have no choice but to participate in the televised debate Fulwish is hosting for you.
As the director of "Furbobo Press," you know better than anyone just how terrifying public opinion can be.
You need a perfect plan. There's no way you're embarrassing the Express Crew on live TV!
Sequence 01

Everyone pooled their information and discussed the next steps. Dan Heng kept watch over Blade, who had grown restless due to Shuhu's flesh. Pearl declined Fulwish's debate invitation, making the Abundance anomalies her top priority. Yao Guang searched for a way to cure those who underwent the Happiness Surgery. Welt and March 7th stayed behind on the Express, while you and Himeko headed to the TV station to meet with Ashveil and Sunday, who were getting ready for the public debate.
Meanwhile, an emergency meeting is taking place on the Express.
Dan Heng: ...And that's the situation. Blade's getting restless because of Shuhu's flesh. I need to stay here and keep him from losing complete control.
Himeko: Stay safe. Don't worry about us.
Welt: Turns out the happiness promised by the Smiles Society... is actually the flesh and blood of an Emanator of the Abundance. Seems like Fulwish's conspiracy goes far beyond just resurrecting the Herald of Death.
Icon Dialogue Arrow Sunny, what's the situation on your end?
Sunday: Mr. Ashveil and I have arrived at the TV tower, they're still setting up the debate venue here, and nothing looks out of the ordinary.
Himeko: You know each other?
Sunday: It's a long story, I'll have to explain later. With the help of tuning, I will conceal my identity as a Supplicant and cooperate fully with (Trailblazer).
Icon Dialogue Arrow And General Yao Guang?
Dan Heng: She went to find a way to cure the patients.
(After choosing both dialogue options)
March 7th: That's weird... She's caused such a huge mess, yet she's still inviting people to this debate? Isn't she afraid of getting exposed in front of everyone?
Himeko: If the public catches wind of this, panic is inevitable. She knows we wouldn't dare risk exposing her in such a situation.
Pearl: Allow me to add: the IPC has confirmed the scale of the Smiles Society. More than two hundred thousand citizens have undergone the Happiness Surgery.
Pearl: To extrapolate: The advantage these supporters provide Fulwish is negligible. The probability of your victory is... 71%.
Icon Dialogue Talk I didn't expect it to be that high...
Himeko: Fulwish is challenging all the Supplicants, so her odds of winning were never high to begin with, she must have prepared a defensive position. We need to stay on guard at every instant.
Icon Dialogue Arrow What is the IPC planning?
Pearl: I will publicly decline the invitation and prioritize the Abundance anomaly. Logic: Planarcadia needs a "CEO" right now more than it needs a Supplicant.
Pearl: If the situation spirals out of control, I will immediately terminate the Phantasmoon Games.
Pearl: But until then, the PR department will do its utmost to support you and defuse Fulwish's PR offensive.
Himeko: That should be enough. Thank you.
Welt: Danger lurks everywhere right now. I don't think it's wise for all of us to rush to Seafeld City. March and I will stay in Duomension City, just in case something goes wrong.
March 7th: Oh, right! We gotta watch the Express. It'd be a disaster if someone tried to steal our home. Besides, debates aren't really my thing.
Icon Dialogue Arrow We'll take it from here.
March 7th: You got it! I'll be sure to spam a few extra bullet comments for you.
Icon Dialogue Arrow But comedians are way more popular.
March 7th: Who are you calling a comedian!? This girl's got beauty and brawn too!
Himeko: Then let's head out. We'll be in touch.

(Go to Seafeld City)
UI Trailblaze Mission Step Description

As a "Supplicant," you have no choice but to participate in the televised debate Fulwish is hosting for you.
As the director of "Furbobo Press," you know better than anyone just how terrifying public opinion can be.
You need a perfect plan. There's no way you're embarrassing the Express Crew on live TV!
(Trailblazer): I didn't expect Planarcadia to have a spot as peaceful as this...
Himeko: I guess there are pros and cons. Even after all these years, public transport around here is still a huge hassle.
Himeko: The TV tower is still a fair distance away. We'll have to walk the rest of the way.

(Go to Seafeld TV Tower)
(Begin Mass Deaths and Detective Fiction)

Stop the Joy Ascendants from wreaking havoc on the city

UI Trailblaze Mission Step Description

Looks like it's not just the TV station, all of Planarcadia is in crisis thanks to Fulwish's schemes.
Go see what is happening on Evanescia's end.
(Begin Postmodern Imagenesis)

Switching to Silver Wolf's POV...
Meanwhile, in Pearl's Studio, Silver Wolf is lining up her next move...

Trivia

Other Languages

LanguageOfficial Name
EnglishA Resounding Gong or a Clashing Cymbal
Chinese
(Simplified)
鸣的锣,响的钹
Chinese
(Traditional)
鳴的鑼,響的鈸
Japanese鳴るゴング、響くシンバル
Korean울리는 , 요란한 꽹과리
SpanishGong que resuena, címbalo que retumba
FrenchLe son du gong ou l'éclat de la cymbale
RussianБой гонга и звон цимбал
Thaiฆ้องก้องกังวาน เสียงฉาบดังสนั่น
VietnameseChiêng Kêu Vang, Chập Cheng Rộn Ràng
GermanEin schallender Gong oder ein klirrendes Becken
IndonesianGong yang Bergaung, Simbal yang Gemerincing
PortugueseUm Gongo Ressoante ou um Címbalo Estridente

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