Siberian Duck followed the quest guidance and then found Gepard's real artwork painted on a wall by the roadside.
At this point, choosing to investigate the painting would trigger a scene where the Trailblazer squad complains about the craftsmanship of the wanted posters.
However, before investigating the wanted poster, Siberian Duck first pulled March Seven out and took a photo together.
"With how abstract this wanted poster is, no wonder we can walk around so openly without any problems."
As she spoke, Siberian Duck controlled the character to run back and forth around the pedestrians.
After that, she followed the quest guidance to find Serval. Only after finishing the conversation with Serval did she realize Nero was gone.
But right after that, a message came in.
[Nero: Something happened, I got discovered by the Silvermane Guards.]
[Nero: But I already escaped!]
[Nero: You guys go talk with Serval first. Teacher Dan Heng, please report positions regularly!]
[Nero: I'll go find Sampo and pick up Mr. Yang first!]
Then the game screen went black, and the view switched to Nero's perspective from some time earlier.
At the same time, the player could now control Nero to walk around in the open world.
However, secret techniques and normal attacks could not be used.
"Oh!!! I can finally control Nero running around!" Siberian Duck said with some excitement.
[I'm Really Not an Insider: I told you long ago that mysterious big shot made many versions of the model, but the actual playable character you can use is different from those models.]
[Glue Guy: That username of yours is basically admitting it, but fine, I believe you. You're an insider, right?]
[I'm Really Not an Insider: Don't talk nonsense! On what basis are you slandering my innocence out of thin air?]
Siberian Duck saw these comments too, frowned, and said, "But why do I feel like you know everything?"
[I'm Really Not an Insider: Hey, I already said it's just hearsay]
[I'm Really Not an Insider: Wait a moment, I'm going to open the door, someone's here to check the water meter.]
Siberian Duck: "..."
"Bro, are you still there?"
[I Use Pantene: No reply for so long, probably not.]
After a moment of silence, Siberian Duck controlled Nero to wander around randomly for a bit, took a few photos, and then continued following the quest guidance toward the Everwinter Monument.
After getting close enough, the story automatically triggered.
Wearing silver armor and with fiery red long hair, Argenti seemed to be standing under a spotlight. Rose petals drifted down from midair as he proclaimed the faith of Pure Beauty.
Because of Nero's sudden intrusion, this Knight of Pure Beauty entered early, letting players get familiar with him first.
"Holy crap! This character is so handsome!" The moment she saw Argenti, Siberian Duck let out a slightly fangirly sound. "This level of modeling is definitely going to be a playable character later! Why does he look like a Saint Seiya!"
[Siberian Little Black Duck: Streamer, watch your image, your drool is about to hit the floor. Wipe your mouth!]
[Dan-heart Eternal: I'm devoted to Nero alone… I'm devoted to Nero alone…]
And the moment Argenti appeared, he praised Idrila right at Nero.
Nero slowly landed on the ground, looked left and right, and his pupils started shaking.
Then the boy quickly lowered his head, his face turning bright red.
This situation was way too embarrassing.
"Nero is blushing!" Siberian Duck let out a giggling laugh.
[Wind-Boy Solo-Stan: Ah this… Nero actually blushes!]
[Aha's Messenger: Kids get shy easily in crowded places, this is Nero's weakness.]
[Nero's Sword: I have to say, this red-haired handsome guy is a good one!]
[Nero Is My Dad: That's right! As a Nero stan, this is a once-in-a-lifetime masterpiece of a scene! To thank him, when he gets an up banner, I'll definitely pull at least a 0+1!]
[Sinking Fish: Sir, so domineering!]
[My Pee Is Yellow: Hehe… heheh! Subarashii! Nero, my Nero, blushing is so cute! That little face must be fragrant, soft, and tender. If I took a bite, it'd definitely be like jelly. Hehe… brothers, just imagining it makes me come!]
[So Handsome I Get Beaten in the Street: Hiss… Yellow-Pee guy, terrifying!]
[I Use Pantene: This is the key point, Idrila shows up again! When Pom-Pom mentioned it before, there was no prompt, but this time when this new character says it, the Pure Beauty Aeon tag appears. Nero's identity isn't simple!]
[Herta Fans Support Club: Bro, you're overthinking it. Isn't it just a coincidence that he happened to say that line?]
The story continued.
Argenti walked up to Nero and showered him with praise nonstop.
Then he introduced himself and gently lifted Nero's hand.
"Huh? No, wait! Huh? Bro, is your mouth rented or something? How are you this good at praising people?" Siberian Duck said, shocked by Argenti's eloquence as he praised Nero.
[Danxin Eternal: How is he this good at praising! Argenti, right? I'll remember you!]
[Poisonous Snake: Saint Seiya really is something else!]
[I Use Pantene: Just hearing 'Knights of Pure Beauty' sounds like they're connected to the Aeon of Pure Beauty. Now you can't say my guess is wrong, right?]
[Herta Fans Support Club: Bro, you're really active~]
[My Pee Is Yellow: Wuwuwu, why am I not Argenti? If Argenti were me, I could touch Nero's hand! Wuwuwu, if I could touch Nero's hand, I'd be willing to quit charging for ten days!]
[Glue Guy: When an ordinary person says this, it might not mean much, but coming from Yellow-Pee bro, this counts as a lifelong vow.]
[My Pee Is Yellow: I really, really want to, but it's impossible. A being like Nero is too dazzling to me. I'm just a lowly tick. That light attracts me, but it would also burn me.]
"Yellow-Pee bro, be normal! Yellow-Pee bro, what's wrong with you? Don't be like this, I'm scared! Let's just be more straightforward, okay!" Siberian Duck shouted.
[Alex: No saving him, Yellow-Pee bro has already Argenti-fied.]
[Gradually Going Bald: I can't take it anymore. Even though they just met, this pair feels so shippable too. Looks like I'll have to work overtime this week!]
In the following story, Nero got to know Martin and Argenti.
Then he discovered his own wanted poster on the Everwinter Monument.
This was an unreasonable discovery, and unreasonable discoveries often meant something unexpected was about to happen.
Sure enough, the Silvermane Guards barged in and prepared to arrest Nero.
No battle was triggered here. Instead, it went straight into an animation.
Nero used a move called "Don't Touch Me" to blow the guards away, then slipped off.
After that, Argenti also swept his spear sideways to block the guards who wanted to chase, and left with Martin.
Finally, when the guards got back up yet again, they were stopped by a group of citizens who had just been listening to Argenti preach Pure Beauty here, and who, for some reason, had suddenly gone a bit crazy.
Watching this part, Siberian Duck narrowed her eyes. "These guards really have it rough…"
[Aha's Messenger: Three times, three times!]
[Pom-pom: Wow, these guards never even managed to stand up properly.]