"Robin and Sunday."
"A real idealist and an ideal realist."
That moment.
Was arguably the most profound and philosophical scene in the entire Penacony series.
The kind that the audience couldn't really understand at that moment, yet still felt deeply meaningful.
It wasn't like the usual thrill of special effects, battles, and spectacle, but rather a peculiar pleasure—one that comes from having your brain overwhelmed by high-level knowledge.
They couldn't wait to see more interpretations in the comments...
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: Judging from Robin's remarks and current attitude, she is unexpectedly strong — I mean, mentally strong.
: People who are immersed in dreams have all kinds of reasons. According to the setting, it seems fine, but Robin, on the other hand, encourages everyone to draw strength from their dreams and then climb in reality.
: She can distinguish between dreams and reality, not indulging in false beauty. That really surprises me.
: Sunday currently appears to be a typical realist — someone who outright ignores all emotional and abstract concepts, going straight to the essence.
: For example, the bird — he directly saw the essence: a bird that cannot fly is destined to fall. But Sunday doesn't want the bird to die. He chose a safer, more controlled method.
: Even if that means sacrificing a lot, for Sunday, letting the bird live a disaster-free life under his protection is what he wants to do.
: In this sense, both Sunday's interpretation of the problem and his personality are imbued with a kind of rational and utilitarian color.
: Robin, on the other hand, encourages people not to forget reality — that is, the truth — but also believes that dreams, or rather, helping the weak, is something she should do.
: I get it now — this is idealism tinged with realism.
:Wow, seeing the comments from the big shots, I'm suddenly inspired.
: Just wondering what kind of story these two siblings, with such contrasting personalities, will unfold.
: Waaah, the siblings must be well!
...
As the comment section was buzzing with discussion.
On screen.
The exchange between Gallagher and Sunday had reached its climax.
And the brother, at this moment, was staring intensely at Gallagher, regardless of what the other said, he had only one sentence.
"Where is my sister!?"
The strong sibling bond inevitably made the audience feel envious.
"Alright, as you wish, here she comes." Gallagher smiled.
Sunday's previously guarded, disgusted expression suddenly froze.
He turned his head to look behind him.
"Huh?" Firefly looked blankly at Sunday.
"What trick are you playing again?" Sunday turned his head and asked.
At this moment.
No matter what Sunday was thinking, the audience was already laughing out loud.
...
: Sunday's dumbfounded look is so cute!
: Hahahaha, got tricked by Gallagher again, he's totally a dumb brother.
: This kind and naïve Sunday really breaks my heart. In Penacony, he's the one who's most hurt. Everyone around him is either a liar or a scammer. Too tough.
: The first day of feeling sorry for Sunday.
: Hope Sunday reunites with his sister soon and stays out of this mess. Leave everything to the all-powerful train crew!
...
Once again tricked, Sunday couldn't help but feel a bit fond.
After all, who can resist a handsome and pure boy who wears an earring on his chicken wing?
On screen.
Gallagher smiled slightly and said: "Just kidding. I meant, Miss Firefly here will lead you to your sister, okay? Miss Firefly?"
"Of course."
Prompted by Gallagher's question, Firefly instinctively folded her arms and said seriously, "Of course. And the Astral Express and I — there are too many people who need an explanation from you."
Even though she faced two people much taller than herself.
Firefly's serious expression and gaze always made the audience feel that this 'fragile' girl might actually be the most dangerous person here.
And Gallagher didn't comment on Firefly's questioning.
At that moment.
The screen changed again.
Not long after, three large characters appeared on the black screen.
As the subtitles faded, the image froze on the huge area sign.
No one was prepared for it — it came so fast and so directly!
"This is the tombstone, or rather, the monument I mentioned earlier," Gallagher introduced slowly with a trace of reminiscence.
"The names on it, I believe you're not unfamiliar with. This is also why I insisted on bringing you all here when I heard about the appearance of the Nameless Guests."
Following Gallagher's words, the camera slowly panned across the three tombstones.
Among the three, the one in the middle had no inscriptions, while the other two bore names of two well-known figures: "Razalina, and... Tiernan."
He recited the names with a heavy tone.
"Back when Penacony was still called the 'Frontier Prison,' they were the ones who carried the heavy burden."
"They were all heroes who saved Asdana, their names deserved to be carved on the monument of time, not on mere stones like these."
"But now, all that's left of them are these. The heavy history, like the prison itself, has long vanished without a trace."
Gallagher sighed, finally saying aloud the words he had been holding in his heart.
March 7th and Stelle stared blankly at the two tombstones, lost in thought.
"Razalina died in the war of independence. To trace the flow of memory matter, she piloted a shuttle deep into the center of the star system alone, never to return."
"Tiernan was a cowboy skilled with firearms, powerful and dependable. He led people through brutal external wars, but did not live to see the arrival of true peace."
"Ten years after the war, Penacony was mired in internal strife and external threats. Tiernan resumed the path of exploration, leading The Family to venture beyond the star system, only to be encircled by a swarm and completely annihilated."
Gallagher's tone was very calm.
Every word was easy for the audience to understand.
But now, the live comments, like a suddenly stopped heartbeat, vanished into silence — mirroring the audience's current mood.
...
: Damn! Xia Wen, you're such a bastard!
: Xia Wen, screw you!
: No wonder in the Dreamville Adventure, Hanunue ended things right after defeating the IPC — there was no explanation of the Nameless Guests or the revolutionaries. Turns out it was all building up to this!
: What the hell! Why is everything so heartbreaking?!
: Why give them such tragic deaths?! I can't accept this!
: They were heroes! Razalina and Tiernan didn't even leave complete bodies?! Damn it, Xia Wen!"
...
The audience completely broke down.
Those who had played the Dreamville Adventure knew this part of history.
So just a couple of lines explaining their fate made them feel it deeply, even furiously.
The heroes of Penacony.
Not even complete corpses.
Not even a decent funeral.
Even their cenotaphs were hidden in a shameful place!
Why?!
Anger and confusion brewed in the hearts of the audience.
The intense resentment was burning fervently.
If resentment could become physical attacks, Xia Wen would have been obliterated by now.
But this was exactly what he wanted.
When playing the game, the impact of this plot would require watching many analyses and historical references before gradually sinking in.
But Xia Wen, for the sake of today and many similar future segments, specifically created the "Past of Clockie" chapter in Dreamville Adventure.
Considerately laying the groundwork for the audience's anticipation.
Allowing countless viewers to effortlessly feel the tragic sorrow of great heroes who never had happy endings — without having to cram any background knowledge.
Not for anything else, but because Xia Wen... was just so kind-hearted!