Published at 15th of November 2026 6:35 am

Chapter 3377: I Am Myself

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With the question "Who are you," a fairyland prompt appeared before Uriel.

"Main Quest 4 officially initiated."

"The duration of this ’Dreamseeing’ state is: 50 minutes."

"Countdown: 49:59"

"Countdown: 49:58"

...

The initiation of the Main Quest means that every question Uriel asks, and every answer Luigi gives, will become a variable affecting the outcome of the instance.

Thus, even though Uriel simply asked "Who are you," Luigi didn’t immediately answer but prepared to silently contemplate and carefully choose each word before responding.

However, before Luigi could figure out how to respond, Uriel spoke first: "I remember you now, you came recommended by him..."

At first, Luigi did not realize who Uriel meant by "him."

Until Uriel murmured softly: "He not only gave you a recommendation letter but also handed you a badge. According to Birmingham Eden College’s rules, he gave up his identity, and you are his inheritor."

Upon hearing this, Luigi understood. The "him" Uriel referred to was the Joker from the Sunshine Circus instance.

Originally, Luigi received the Joker’s recommendation letter in the Sunshine Circus instance, which gave him the opportunity to come to the Uriel Dungeon.

During the Circus instance settlement, Luigi bypassed various strong rewards and chose the "Birmingham Eden College’s badge" that the Joker offered, which made Uriel regard him highly and gave him the chance to reach the "Stage of Dreams."

In some sense, the Joker, who never made an appearance, was the biggest variable in the Uriel Dungeon.

If not for the Joker, the choice of "Stage of Dreams" would not have been possible.

Uriel raised his head and glanced at Luigi with a somewhat sullen gaze: "As his inheritor, do you intend to inherit his identity now?"

Along with Uriel’s question, a familiar fairyland prompt appeared in Luigi’s mind.

"Please note, everything you say might influence subsequent plot developments."

Luigi immediately understood that this question was crucial, affecting the outcome of the instance.

Based on the information Luigi currently has, analyzing how to choose this question is not easy.

However, previously Luigi went through Main Quest 2, which also involved dialogue, with variables emerging within. So Luigi knows that when Uriel asks questions, he doesn’t need to give answers immediately; he can glean some other intel from Uriel, combining these to provide an answer.

With this in mind, Luigi directly asked back: "What difference does it make to inherit his identity?"

Uriel didn’t answer immediately, lowered his head, seemingly pondering on how to reply.

And this contemplation lasted several minutes.

Luigi almost wanted to shake Uriel’s shoulders to wake him, when Uriel slowly began: "He was not only my student but also Birmingham Eden College’s most excellent graduate. His genius reputation is the biggest gold-lettered sign in the industry."

"Even the chief of the Empire Music Troupe holds him in high regard."

"Therefore, if you inherit his identity, it means you inherit everything of his."

"You will become a genius like him, you will possess his reputation, and when you present the recommendation letter to the chief, you will be highly regarded, making your path extremely easy..."

Uriel hadn’t finished speaking when Luigi interrupted.

Luigi: "Simply put, this is a road that has already been paved? Right?"

Uriel: "You could say so. Do you think the paved road is not good?"

Luigi unhesitatingly nodded: "Of course not. This paved road was prepared for him. And he is him, I am me. If I accept this identity, I become the Joker, then who becomes me?"

Uriel stared directly at Luigi: "I remember, your goal is the Stage of Dreams. If you inherit his identity, you too can step onto the Stage of Dreams, and it will be much easier."

Luigi: "Even if it’s easier to step onto the Stage of Dreams, but... that’s not me."

"Even if I want to step onto the Stage of Dreams, it can only be me, not by borrowing someone else’s identity to step onto it. Although I am a performer, I am not a stage-play performer, I can’t act."

"I am always myself, and can only be myself."

Uriel: "Is this your answer?"

Luigi did not hesitate this time, nodding: "Yes."

Even knowing his answer would affect the instance’s settlement, Luigi did not want to change.

He was grateful for the opportunity given by the Joker but did not want to become the Joker.

On any stage, even if it’s not the Stage of Dreams, he must step onto it as himself, not using someone else’s identity.

Uriel took a deep look at Luigi and nodded gently: "Understood, then..."

"Who are you?"

Luigi was stunned; this was the second time Uriel asked who he was today.

The first time, Uriel spoke to himself, defining him as someone recommended by the Joker. In some sense, he was defined as someone closely connected to the Joker.

But this time, Uriel’s question was a genuinely sincere inquiry.

Obviously, this was a change triggered by Luigi’s previous answer.

Since you are not someone else, you are only you, then who... are you?

Luigi: "My name is Luigi, a performer on the harp."

For the first time, Luigi spoke his name before Uriel.

"Luigi..." Uriel repeated the name, and after a long time, said: "I have not heard of your name, which for the Empire Music Troupe and for the whole Dusman Empire, is an unfamiliar name."

"If with such an identity, you go to seek the chief, even with a recommendation letter, it’s hard to get the chief’s attention."

For Luigi to step onto the Stage of Dreams, he must get the chief’s recognition.

And if Luigi seeks the chief with his own identity, gaining recognition will undoubtedly be much harder than using the "Joker" identity.

"So, are you really sure you want to meet the chief with such an unfamiliar identity?"

Luigi nodded again: "Certainly, identity is important, but more important is the skill in playing."

In other words, although Luigi cannot win by "background," he can still be recognized by the chief with his skill in performing on the harp.

Uriel: "Alright, since you insist, I recognize your choice... Luigi."

This time, Uriel called out Luigi’s name, no longer defining Luigi’s identity by the name of Joker.

Luigi understood that the first variable had passed; however, he still didn’t know the impact of his choice. But even if he knew, he would still choose the same way.

As a performer, you should focus on the task at hand, rather than on your background or identity.

Uriel: "The chief of the Empire Orchestra is named Charlotte. She highly values birth; in her eyes, only those exposed to music from an early age can go further on the path of art."

"So, I also don’t know whether your choice is right or wrong."

"Your insistence may only cause trouble for yourself."

Luigi shrugged: "Since Chief Charlotte values birth so much, it seems that everyone in the Empire Orchestra must come from an artistic family?"

Uriel: "Of course not, there are also commoner musicians who have climbed up step by step."

Luigi: "Since Chief Charlotte can accept commoner musicians in the orchestra, she should accept me too."

Uriel lightly shook his head: "Whether she can accept you or not is not up to me. However, talented commoners who have risen must have abundant performance experience and extremely high performance skills. Otherwise, it will still be difficult to catch the Chief’s eye."

Luigi shrugged again, indifferently saying: "Isn’t that exactly me?"

Uriel had no reaction to Luigi’s boastful expression, but outside, Angel felt an itch in his hands.

Uriel: "You do indeed have superb performance skills. The music you played previously would qualify as a highlight even in the Empire Orchestra."

Uriel did not withhold praise, complimenting Luigi.

Then, Uriel continued: "Since you have passed my test, I will as agreed give you the recommendation letter."

"Moreover, I really liked the music you played, so in addition to the recommendation letter, I will write another letter as an introduction for you."

Hearing this, Angel realized that the paper Uriel had taken out earlier was actually to write an additional introduction letter for Luigi.

Uriel: "However, I originally thought you would choose to inherit his identity, so that when I write the introduction letter to Chief Charlotte, there would be a greater chance she would accept you."

"But now, since you’ve decided to enter this whirlpool with the identity of Luigi. I think even with my introduction letter, she may not value you."

In short, Luigi’s previous choice altered Uriel’s original plan.

"So, I can now give you another choice."

"You can continue to choose to let me write the introduction letter to Charlotte, or you can replace this introduction letter with Gulaimo’s challenge letter. I will endorse it, but you will challenge him in your own name."

As Uriel finished speaking, the familiar Immortal Realm prompt appeared again, clearly marking this as another important choice point.

Luigi: "Who is Gulaimo? Why should I challenge him?"

Hearing Luigi’s question, Uriel did not immediately answer but lowered his head, seemingly pondering how to reply.

This situation had occurred for the second time.

Every time there was a critical question, Uriel would take a long time to respond, perhaps indicating a hidden mechanism of the Main Quest 4. The "Dreamseeing" time is limited, so although you can question, each time you do, it causes Uriel to enter a retrieval state, easily wasting "Dreamseeing" time. Therefore, your opportunities to question are limited.

After a few more minutes, Uriel’s bewildered eyes gradually returned to normal: "Gulaimo is a mentor at Birmingham Eden College, and he was also the finale at the last Stage of Nations."

The Stage of Nations, previously mentioned by Uriel in Main Quest 2.

It is an artistic feast hosted once every twenty years by the Dusman Empire and nearby countries. Gulaimo was the biggest winner at the last Stage of Nations.

"He is skilled with the harp, so if you challenge him in the domain of the harp and win, you will gain unparalleled fame, both in Dusman Empire and surrounding countries."

"Then, when you go to see Chief Charlotte with the recommendation letter, she will undoubtedly recognize you."

In other words, Gulaimo is a stepping stone, a way to bypass the Joker identity and gain Charlotte’s recognition under Luigi’s own name.

Luigi pondered for a moment: "If it’s in the harp domain, I am willing to compete with him... But is this Gulaimo willing to accept my challenge?"

Uriel: "You don’t need to worry about that; with my endorsement, he will certainly accept your challenge. Because..."

Uriel paused, a hint of nostalgia flashing in his eyes: "Because he was once my colleague, but our relationship was not good. He harbors deep resentment towards me, and by extension, towards everyone related to me..."

As for why the resentment exists, Uriel did not elaborate.

But if Luigi challenges Gulaimo under Uriel’s name, the latter would certainly accept the challenge.

Luigi thought it over and finally nodded: "I am willing to challenge Gulaimo..."

Although Luigi felt that using a stepping stone to gain Charlotte’s acceptance was somewhat childish, he also understood that in different worlds and civilizations, there are inherent social stereotypes.

If Charlotte truly values "reputation," then Uriel’s proposal is undoubtedly the optimal solution.

Since it’s the optimal solution, why not try it?

Luigi: "When can I challenge him?"

"There’s no rush; I will write a challenge letter to him, and you just need to wait."

Luigi: "Isn’t the challenge letter supposed to be given to me? Don’t I need to deliver the challenge in person?"

Luigi thought the challenge letter was an "entry ticket to a new dungeon," but from Uriel’s words, it seemed like Uriel would send the challenge letter himself?

Uriel nodded: "I will send it out; when he hears of your challenge, he will certainly come to find me."

"So, you just need to stay here and wait for his arrival."

As he spoke, Uriel picked up a feather pen and quickly wiped the phrase on the letter "Dear Chief Charlotte, long time no see" and changed it to "Gulaimo, long time no see"...

The words quickly formed under the pen.

However, in Luigi’s eyes, these words were a blur of chaos.

Even Angel, when looking, only saw various Fairyland Information swirling around, with no actual words appearing.

Halfway through writing, Uriel suddenly turned and asked Luigi: "By the way, could you tell me the name of the piece you played earlier?"

Luigi instinctively replied: "The ’Black Sheep Confession Song.’"

Uriel "oh"ed, continuing to write at the desk.

Soon, Uriel finished writing the entire "challenge letter," which upon completion transformed into countless specks of light, dissolving into the air.

Seeing the light dots in the air, Uriel seemed puzzled, not understanding why the challenge letter just dissipated.

However, the confusion did not last long.

Because Uriel’s "Dreamseeing" state also gradually dissipated along with the disappearance of the light dots.

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