"..."

Understood, it won't work.

After a slight sigh, Leon, realizing that the path through the Stargate is unlikely, thought for a moment and then asked:

"Taurus, is there anything among the luck-enhancing anomalies in the secret vault with a higher level? Also, among the True Gods I've captured before, aren't there some with the power of 'luck'?"

"Don't worry, I'll prepare all of that for you."

With a wave signaling that Leon need not worry with him, Taurus Director present, observing the composed Leon despite the news of multiple planes possibly being destroyed, Taurus Director couldn't help but sigh.

"Ah... After hearing your situation, I was supposed to comfort you as your senior, but I didn't expect to lose my composure instead...

Forget it, Leon, it seems the gap between us isn't just in strength; I didn't expect that when faced with real issues, you, a young man, are more stable than me, an old man."

"You overestimate me."

Seeing Taurus Director's slightly ashamed expression, Leon smiled and then comforted:

"I can see your Heart Lake; there is no fear for your safety, just a lot of concern for others in your heart, so you're not losing your composure, you're just caring too much."

"Alright, no need to explain for me."

Taurus Director shook his head and said:

"Panicked is panicked; nothing to cover up. If I'm not as good as you, then that's it… By the way."

Speaking up, Taurus Director remembered something and curiously asked:

"What about the girl from Old Soil? How come she didn't come with you?"

"She originally wanted to come, but her mental state is a bit off, so she's receiving treatment from Pisces Director."

Recalling the cost of using the Dream Butterfly, Leon said with slight admiration:

"You know, the Dream Butterfly continuously traverses through dreams and reality. Using it too many times can make someone gradually lose track of reality and dreams, even turning directly into a dream creature, so it's best for two people to use it alternately.

But Frederica doesn't have a partner to help; she just carried the Dream Butterfly herself throughout her journey. According to her description, she crossed nearly a hundred various-sized dream planes along the way, almost losing her memory."

"Quite remarkable indeed."

After hearing Leon's recounting, Taurus Director clicked his tongue and said:

"While using the Dream Butterfly, one temporarily inhabits a butterfly, losing self-awareness, each dreaming plane is like living anew. Even after retrieving one's memory, it takes a long time to recover.

To pass through so many dream planes consecutively, maintaining self-awareness and recovering each time, this child must have a remarkably strong will, possibly even greater than yours."

"I can't compare to her."

Leon shook his head, admiringly said:

"To use Dream Butterfly, one can't resist this losing of self; I tried to jump into the shallowest part of the dream world once and took quite a while to regain myself.

Whereas she crossed dozens of dream planes over three months, practically stuffing a new life into her mind every day, quickly waking up the same day, then seamlessly plunging into the next dream... Honestly, it's incredible she hasn't gone mad."

"Certainly remarkable... though also a bit peculiar."

Taurus Director nodded emphatically, then furrowed his brows, puzzled:

"I remember Dream Butterfly needing two people to be used together, not just because continuous use leads to confusion between dream and reality, but another reason is needing a partner to stay 'awake.' They alternate waking each other from the dream to avoid one being too submerged.

Frederica not being assimilated into the dream can be explained; as long as her will or faith is strong enough to maintain self-awareness, but without a partner to wake her, how does she manage to awaken repeatedly from various different dreams?"

"She says she can't see 'Hope' in dreams, so she quickly realizes something's wrong."

Leon thought and frowned:

"According to her, like nomads pursuing water and grass, they Old Soil inhabitants spend their lives chasing hope. This pursuit of 'Hope' is deeply ingrained in their will.

And all dreams end in destruction and emptiness, with no real hope, so once she enters a dream, she feels uncomfortable, instinctively recognizing it as a world full of despair, awakening quickly due to this discomfort."

"I see..."

After realizing the reason, Taurus Director thought for a moment, then hesitantly spoke:

"Leon, how is Frederica's recovery? Can she use the Dream Butterfly again?"

"Pisces Director is very adept with matters of the soul, but Frederica is heavily tainted with various dreams, probably needing a few more days to recuperate."

Seeing Taurus Director hesitant to speak, Leon understood her intention, saying:

"Taurus, are you hoping I choose her as a partner to use Dream Butterfly to return to Old Soil together?"

"Hmm..."

Taurus Director slightly nodded, analyzing:

"Your journey to Old Soil's purpose is essentially supporting the directors and Aries, finding potential allies, and helping the Old Soil inhabitants.

Although Frederica's strength is lesser, she knows the directors and Aries' situation firsthand, she herself is an Old Soil inhabitant for communication, and she can use Dream Butterfly intensely without losing herself, making her the ideal choice, but..."

But she has just gone through a lot, causing mental issues, yet has to travel back intensely; it's somewhat inhumane, and she might be unwilling, too.

Understanding Taurus Director's hesitation, Leon thought for a moment and replied:

"I'll go ask her. Based on her attitude, she likely won't refuse another trip back.

Also, this journey to Old Soil should have as few people as possible; if trapped or faced with any issue, fewer people make escaping easier, so best to bring only her.

But if her mental condition is unsuitable, then either Scorpio Director or Virgo Director should join us, with me and Scorpio or Virgo Director using Dream Butterfly, and she manages the guide and communicating with Old Soil inhabitants tasks."

"That's the only way."

Nodding in agreement with Leon's suggestion, Taurus Director returned the Star Dome Compass to Taurus Star Palace, then relocated to Pisces Division with Leon using Aquarius Astropalace's movement ability, finding them sleeping soundly together with Frederica.

"It should be okay."

Wiping drool from her mouth secretly, Pisces Director, awakened by Taurus Director from dreams, adjusted her messy sleeping posture and said seriously:

"Frederica's will is very resilient. While helping her organize remaining dreams, I found her spirit slightly lost but overall cohesive, maintaining high concentration throughout. She's in better condition than expected and should recover in a few days."

"That's great!"

Taurus Director was thrilled:

"Can she use the Dream Butterfly as frequently as when she came to reality?"

"Well... that might not be possible."

"?"

"She's experienced too many nightmares along the way, and to escape dreams quickly, subconsciously kept heading towards despair, severely consuming her 'Hope' within almost to depletion."

Offering a simple explanation of the situation, Pisces Director sighed:

"Without 'Hope's guidance, if she uses Dream Butterfly again to enter nightmares, she likely cannot wake herself and must be awakened by someone else."