In Our Time

The banquet is nearing its end. We strive forward, yet it feels like we're rowing against the current, destined to continuously recede into the past along with the ebbing tide.

The Galaxy Ranger Boothill looks to be a mean customer at first glance, but it turns out he just wants to verify the Express' identity before forming a partnership. After seeing that the Express holds the token of The Hunt bequeathed by the Xianzhou Alliance, he also demonstrates his own sincerity and unveils a disturbing truth: the shadow of Nihility is invading the sweet dreams and Express the Crew might be in serious danger.

Penacony falls into temporary chaos due to the commotion at the Theme Park and Sparkle, commissioned by someone to disguise herself as Robin, is on the streets placating the crowd and ensuring the Charmony Festival proceeds in an orderly fashion — While also taking this opportunity to distribute her mysterious little gift.

Firefly explains the deeper reasons behind her various unusual behaviors and directs you to dive to the settlement called "Dreamflux Reef" in the primordial Memory Zone. Here, you reunite with the Express Crew, search the area together, and even find the cosmic superstar Robin, who has been missing for quite a while.

The History Fictionologist Gallagher gathers everyone and explains the truth behind the sweet dream's collapse: There is indeed a traitor in The Family, and they have long used a Stellaron's power to control the Dreamscape, with preparations made to exploit the coming Charmony Festival and overthrow Penacony. With everyone aligned on how to handle the Stellaron, the Watchmaker — a former Nameless called Mikhail — has also bequeathed a valuable inheritance to the Crew. But just as you are prepared to receive this gift, you discover that the legacy is nowhere to be found.

Boothill and Dan Heng arrive at the Reverie's lobby. With them unable to descend into dreams, they decide to look around first, only to find a disquieting aura permeating throughout the atmosphere. Following Boothill's backup plan, the two finally meet with his informant, Black Swan. To their surprise, however, she does not meet them alone this time, for she brings a dangerous figure with her: the Emanator of Nihility, Acheron.

The siblings Sunday and Robin greet the Dreammaster alongside Welt. There is still some time before the Dreammaster arrives. The siblings walk the streets and speak of a promise they made when they were children.

To seal the Stellaron, you decide to pre-emptively enter the Penacony Grand Theater, yet find yourself stymied by the fact the theater has been locked down for rehearsals due to the coming Charmony Festival. Heeding March 7th's advice, you take advantage of the preliminary contests happening at the SoulGlad™ Festivity Auditions, claim the title of champion, and earn the right to enter the Grand Theater early. However, the mastermind behind it all expects this and has been waiting at the end of this journey for quite some time.

Sunday takes the Dreammaster's side in the prior negotiations and cages Robin and Welt under his control. He also clearly reveals his intentions to everyone but indicates he does not wish to fight you. Instead, he asks you a series of questions to explore the possibility of mutual understanding.

With the passing of an extremely long night, Misha finally regains his identity: The oblivious main character in the childhood dream of the Watchmaker, Mikhail Char Legwork — Clockie's friend, a young apprentice, and a future Express maintenance engineer... Simultaneously, he is the origin of an aged Nameless' Trailblazing journey. Misha has completed his mission and the Watchmaker has fulfilled his final, long-awaited wish. Now, the future of Penacony is in your hands.

You accept Sunday's challenge to a duel and successfully arrive at the Penacony Grand Theater. Here, you shall decide upon the fate of Penacony and the universe itself with Sunday. With the aid of the Xianzhou Alliance, you defeat one of the Harmonic Strings: Harmonious Choir, The Great Septimus.

As the dust settles, Asdana and the rest of the universe escape the fate of being enthralled by Order. The IPC also decides to develop Penacony alongside The Family, and scholars from all over the universe will assist in every way they can. With this, your journey to Penacony, the "Land of the Dreams," has come to an end.

Black Swan reveals a bone-chilling truth to you: It turns out that the Express Crew — and everyone in Penacony — had actually lost the fight against Sunday. There were no survivors. However, you and your friends have seen through the illusion of Ena's Dream. You wake countless people drowning in this sweet dream and finally defeat Sunday, the Embryo of Philosophy, with everyone's wish and support.