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 ==== Part 2, Chapter 4 =====
+"Chit! Boss Stone! Terrible news, chit!"\\
+Lieutenant Chitters burst into the opulent suite, shouting in panic. Boss Stone, still dreaming in his grand bubble bed, was abruptly awakened by the sight of a naked, chubby crocodile standing before him.
+"What are you doing, you idiot!?" Seethed with fury, Boss Stone unleashed a powerful smack of his tail upon Lieutenant Chitters's face, knocking out his teeth.\\
+Brother Hanu, who had been hiding in a tooth cavity, was propelled out as well. Seizing the opportunity, Brother Hanu swiftly found refuge in the corner of Boss Stone's room, ready to strike like a wolf.
+//"The enemy's main forces are returning to reinforce, Hanunue. Are you holding up well?"\\
+A confident *hmph*.//
+"Chit-Chit... Brother Hanu has returned, Boss Stone! And he's become invisible! I only heard his cool *hmph* but couldn't find him anywhere!"\\
+Lieutenant Chitters's mention of the name "Brother Hanu" sent a shiver down Boss Stone's spine. "That cursed Brother Hanu... I see. No, get out of here, and next time, wear your pants before coming to me!"
+After dismissing Lieutenant Chitters, Boss Stone grew increasingly anxious. Although he had shrunk Brother Hanu to a tiny size, he knew that Brother Hanu was still the valiant her of Dreamville!
+Boss Stone unlocked his safe and looked at the Hanu Launcher he had stashed away. He sighed in relief when he thought how Brother Hanu was even smaller now than his own teeth right now.
+"You hear this, Brother Hanu? Even if you've come back, there's no way you can defeat me in your tiny form!" Boss Stone bellowed, believing that Brother Hanu would hear his words... And indeed, Brother Hanu did.
+//"You've found the ammunition warehouse? But even with enough ammunition, you just can't eliminate all these 'crocodiles', can you?"\\
+A disdainful *hmph*.//
+Boss Stone returned to his dreams on his large bed, but uneasiness plagued him. He slept restlessly, as his beautiful dream turned into a nightmare due to that scare.\\
+Emerging from the shadows, Brother Hanu stepped forward and opened the cabinet, which now appeared hundreds of times larger than him. He stepped inside...
+//"What did you say... Wait, Hanunue! No!"\\
+A chuckling *hmph*.//
+The Hanu Launcher was right in front of him. Tiny Brother Hanu struggled to carry the ammunition and load it into the weapon.
+//"Stop it, Hanunue! You can't do that!"\\
+A disapproving *hmph*.//
+The noise from the cabinet awakened Boss Stone once again.\\
+"Could it be... that Brother Hanu is really here?" Fear gripped Boss Stone as he gulped and rose from his bed.\\
+"No fear, my brothers! He's now so tiny that we can crush him in a single bite!" Boss Stone called out to all his fellow crocodiles, all of whom huddled together in the room, near the cabinet...
+//"Don't go, Hanunue... What should I do without you in Penacony...?"\\
+A resigned *hmph*.//
+The crocodiles opened the cabinet, only to be confronted with the dark muzzle of the launcher and tiny Brotoher Hanu standing beside the firing button.
+//"I'm sure you can do it, because you are 'the Watchmaker'."//
+Brother Hanu let out a cool *hmph* and stepped on the firing button.
+//A cool *hmph*.\\
+A deafening explosion, followed by absolute silence.//
+----
+==== Part 3, Chapter 1 ====
+BOOM!
+Brother Hanu's powerful launcher blows Boss Stone away, but it also ignites the fireworks stored within the mansion.\\
+The violent explosion shatters every window in town, toppling several houses. The force of the impact sends the immobile Clockie hurtling into a nearby pond, finally granting him the freedom to move once more!
+"Tick-tock! Brother Hanu! Where are you, Brother Hanu!?"
+Back then, while Clockie was firmly attached to the town square, he still witnessed everything that happened within the town. He saw how Mini-Hanu infiltrated Boss Stone's fortress and witnessed that violent explosion. Not even stopping to pour out the water in his dial, Clockie sprints towards the origin of the explosion...
+Amidst the scattered debris, Clockie discovers nothing more than a small hat.
+//"Hananue... but why? If you don't wake up now, Penacony will..."\\
+"Pull yourself together, 'Watchmaker'. Someone must maintain control of the situation... If a wolf pack suddenly loses its leader, chaos is bound to ensue."//
+The townsfolk cautiously emerge from their hiding places, their curiosity piqued by the abrupt silence that has befallen the streets. All the crocodiles that once roamed the town have vanished, leaving only Clockie amidst the ruins, shedding inconsolable tears.
+"Clockie, Clockie, did you kick Boss Stone's tush?"\\
+"Clockie, Clockie, where has Brother Hanu gone?"
+Clockie understands that the townsfolk seek reassurance now that they have just become free of Boss Stone's terror. And so, this time, Clockie tells them a lie yet again...
+//"Is that true, Mr 'Watchmaker'?"\\
+"Yes. The family head Hanunue sustained grave injuries during the previous defensive battle and will be temporarily unable to fulfill his duties. But rest assured, Hanunue will continue making significant decisions for Penacony."//
+"Tick-tock, don't worry! Brother Hanu has just kicked Boss Stone's derriere and is now resting! It won't be long before you see his **cool** figure in the town once more!"
+Reassured by Clockie's words, everyone casts aside their fears and revels in the grand victory, knowing that they finally kicked out Boss Stone. They believe the terrible big crocodile won't trouble Dreamville again anytime soon after his defeat.\\
+They throw a grand celebration in honor of Brother Hanu, even though he himself is absent. Everyone enjoys a cheerful time... except for Clockie.
+That night, Clockie's mind is burdened with thoughts that keep him awake until the early hours.\\
+In his dreams, Clockie finds himself standing in a vast desert, with Brother Hanu positioned at the far end, gazing up at the sky.
+"Tick-tock! Where have you been, Brother Hanu?"\\
+"Come back to us, Brother Hanu! Dreamville simply can't exist without you!"
+In silence, Brother Hanu only watches as Clockie runs towards him, then gently removes his hat.
+//"Hmph, it's beautiful here, don't you think?\\
+"Yeah, is that why you don't want to wake up?"\\
+"No, the reason I don't want to wake up... is because all of you are sleeping so deeply."\\
+"I..."\\
+"Then come here and rest, 'Watchmaker'. If you lack the courage to face the nightmares, then seek refuge in sweet dreams for now..."//
+//"But remember, as long as this is a dream, you'll have to wake up from it sooner or later."//
+He lets out a really cool sounding *hmph*.
+Then Clockie awakens, his clock face adorned with a tear stain.
+----
+==== Part 3, Chapter 2 ====
+Since Brother Hanu disappeared, Boss Stone has never returned to plague the town. However, he has dishonorably blocked Dreamville's shipping routes. The stones can't be sold to outsiders, and vital resources cannot be shipped in.
+"Clockie, Clockie! We're starving!"\\
+"Clockie, Clockie! Get Brother Hanu to do something!"
+But what can Clockie do if Brother Hanu doesn't come back?\\
+The situation in Dreamville grows more serious each day, and the townsfolk are all urging Clockie to take action. However, no matter how his clock hands spin round and round, he cannot find a better solution.\\
+Soon, Shopkeeper Leaf in town comes up with a terrible idea. He writes a letter to Boss Stone, wanting to tell Stone about Brother Hanu's disappearance — working to dig stones is better than starving to death!
+However, Shopkeeper Leaf's secret is discovered by Leafy, whom he had raised with his own hands. Leafy wastes no time in alerting Clockie and the others.\\
+Shopkeeper Leaf is apprehended, and the furious townsfolk interrogate this traitor, eagerly discussing his punishment.
+//"Esteemed heads of the families, this time we need to discuss how to deal with Lakkika from he Alfalfa Family."\\
+"We have uncovered the truth about the White Desert Incident from before. He must take responsibility for the fall of the Blackplum Family and countless Fruits."\\
+"Heh, perhaps he's also the one who summoned the IPC's fleet here last time."\\
+"Nevertheless, Lakkika's contributions to Penacony cannot be ignored. Therefore, I propose we imprison him..."\\
+"Kill him."\\
+"But..."\\
+"If Hanunue were here, that's what he would do."//
+Everyone said that, if Brother Hanu were here, he would undoubtedly deliver severe punishments to Shopkeeper Leaf!\\
+Clockie originally wishes to spare his former friend, but he cannot go against all the enraged townsfolk. With a heavy heart, he plucks off all the leaves from Shopkeeper Leaf. Leafy takes charge of his father's shop, distributing the delicious leaves to alleviate the hunger of the townsfolk.\\
+However, the leaves are quickly consumed, and the crisis in Dreamville persists. Clockie summons a few companions from the Compass, hoping their collective wisdom will devise a solution.
+//"Fear not. With the guidance of Grandpa Glaux and the knowledge of Remembrance, we shall unravel the secrets of the Dreamscape."//
+Mirror Princess led her Origami Birds into the wilderness to build the land, only to be shattered to pieces by monsters.
+//"Heh, don't worry so much. Family Head Kelbeck and his Lampmoths understand Trailblaze more than you do. Just prepare to add some new routes to his charts."//
+Captain Revolver embarked on an adventure in a dark cave with little butterflies, only to disappear into its abyssal depths.
+In the end, Clockie finds himself alone at the center of Dreamville.\\
+Tears stream down his face once more. "I'm just a crybaby," he laments. "If only I could be Brother Hanu!" He tries to imitate Brother Hanu's *hmph*, but it doesn't sound cool at all.
+"Tick-tock... No, no, if I were Brother Hanu, I wouldn't cry!"
+//"But you're not him. You can't be like him."\\
+"No, I'm not. I must surpass him."//
+From that night forward, Clockie delves into Professor Owl's scrolls, determined to uncover the secrets of the desert. He retrieves Mirror Princess's map, seeking allies who can aid the town. And he grasps Captain Revolver's pistol and begins patrolling the town...
+"Tick-tock. One day, I'll be even cooler than you!"
+In Dreamville's desert, which is about to be explored, a **cool** figure is gazing at the dedicated Clockie and emits a cool "hmph."
+//A cool **hmph**.//