Elysia Wants to Leave Her Mark (Part 2)

However, for Mei and Mobius... Hua did indeed demonstrate what it means to have the "majesty of the empress".

The farcical cooking competition is now history; Hua personally stepped in and forged a new collaboration with Einstein.

No, no, no, this is clearly bribery, isn't it?

"... So, that box of chocolates was given to you by your father?"

"Yes, it was a gift my father received from the students, but because he couldn't get used to the food, he gave it to me."

Hua pushed up his glasses with a serious expression and looked at the doll in front of him. "But I'm not really interested in chocolate. I just happened to need Dr. Einstein's help, so I gave it away."

"This is truly a dirty shady deal."

Liu Bai subconsciously complained.

It seems my "God-Slaying Project" has to be put on hold.

However, Hua seemed indifferent to this.

"My original intention in coming back this time was to mediate the relationship between Junior Sister Mei and Dr. Mobius, but now it seems that I don't need to mediate anymore."

When it came to the important business of his return, Hua breathed a sigh of relief—see, what a sweet little cotton-padded jacket she is!

"But then again, I have a feeling that my junior sister and Dr. Mobius are doing something behind my back... Teacher Liu, should I go and check it out?"

"Forehead..."

What I'm saying is, what those two are doing behind the scenes is preparing to oppose you?

After all, the combat power you just displayed was really too high— Liu Bai certainly couldn't say that directly.

"Just pay attention to it casually."

"Understood. If the two of them continue to fight each other, I will take charge of mediating."

Hua seems to have completely misunderstood Liu Bai's meaning... But never mind, he'll realize it sooner or later.

"Let's not talk about that, Hua. Now that you're back, how about you participate in some project development? You can't just do nothing during this exchange period, can you?"

Liu Bai changed the subject.

"Participate in the project?" Hua's face showed a thoughtful expression. "You already have an idea?"

"Yes, your junior sister happens to have a project that has just been put on the agenda."

"What's your name?"

"... The Divine Key Project."

Liu Bai said softly, "To be more specific, it is— Herrscher Core Driven Anti- Honkai God-Slaying Weapon: God Key."

This is not Liu Bai's joking "God-Slaying Project".

"Um... did I hear that right? Herrscher Core drive?" Hua's face showed disbelief.

In this early stage of Honkai, Mei's idea was a whole era ahead of its time—something that ordinary people wouldn't even dare to imagine.

During this period, Mei's proposal was considered taboo.

And without a doubt, Hua has already sensed that if this plan can really succeed, it will be a technology that is enough to change the situation.

"Don't get too excited yet. After all, this proposal is still in the midst of wrangling. The more supporters we get, the faster we can move into formal research. As you know, it's difficult to get the majority of people in an organization to agree to such a radical and dangerous proposition."

While the Divine Key Project will certainly be implemented in the course of history, the process will definitely be expedited as much as possible.

"I understand. I will find a way to support my junior sister. If there is a plan, I can try to get her support within our elite teams."

Hua hadn't considered the possibility of failure—after all, this was a plan approved by Teacher Liu.

"It seems that Junior Sister hasn't been doing nothing all these days."

"You underestimate Mei too much. In some ways, she is the most brilliant sage of this era."

"Hmm... that's a statement that's actually quite enviable."

[The Divine Key Project has been put forward as a proposal, and Hua has become one of its supporters under your guidance.]

The day after Hua returned, he applied for Soul Steel to create new dolls. He also argued with opponents regarding the Divine Key Project.

[Day 3: Making dolls, arguing]

On the fourth day, Elysia continued to subtly inquire about you, but to no avail.

[Day 5, Pink Elf Miss is exploring...]

[Day 6, Pink Elf Miss is exploring...]

"Miss Elysia, what brings you here?"

Mei looked at Elysia, who was wearing a white coat and pretending to be a lab assistant, with barely suppressed anger.

"Huh? Isn't it obvious? I'm doing volunteer work."

Elysia shook the white coat that was a bit too big for her.

Elysia, wearing a white lab coat, was strangely adorable—though that was only in Liu Bai's opinion.

In Mei's view of China...

"I've never heard of anyone doing volunteer work in a laboratory."

Mei pushed up her glasses, showing no interest whatsoever in the smiling Elysia in front of her.

Dangerous person, get out of the lab right now!

These past few days, I've occasionally heard my teacher mutter things like "she's quite cute."

—Is this what a high-risk person is like?

However, it must be said that Liu Bai and Mei's compatibility is slowly but steadily increasing.

"Dr. Mei, why are you treating me like a thief... Aren't we friends?"

Elysia stared wide-eyed, looking both aggrieved and incredulous.

"No, please don't make that face—Miss Elysia, you were clearly kicked out of Dr. Mobius's lab, weren't you?"

"Dr. Mei, you're really boring. You always have such a stern face. No one will like that."

"Um... cough cough, why do I need to be liked by others?"

Elysia's words almost made Mei lose her composure—after all, Mei was somewhat aware of her own unlikable personality.

While it doesn't matter to Elysia, it matters a lot to Liu Bai! Extremely!

"Stop pretending, Dr. Mei. Actually, that 'Teacher Liu' is your sweetheart, right?"

Elysia revealed an expression that said she knew everything.

"Hmm... Let me guess. If that's the case, then she's also Dr. Mobius's sweetheart... Could it be Dr. Mobius's deceased husband?"

Elysia smiled and made her guess with apparent composure, but at the same time she carefully checked Mei's reaction out of the corner of her eye.

"What are you talking about, Miss Elysia? Dr. Mobius's deceased husband is his deceased husband, Dr... cough cough, Teacher Liu is Teacher Liu."

By claiming her husband was deceased, Mobius really seems quite cunning...

Mei muttered a complaint in her mind, but remained outwardly calm.

"Dr. Mobius didn't have a deceased husband at all, right? The so-called marriage was all fake, hehehe~~."

"..."

Mei couldn't figure out whether Elysia had seen through Mobius or she Elysia. In any case, how could something like this be discovered? Mobius, you're so pathetic!

"Well, don't worry, it's not that Dr. Mobius was exposed, it's just the result of my reasonable deduction."

Elysia, without anyone knowing what happened, put on a brown plaid beret, hung up a monocle, and held a pipe that hadn't even been lit.

"Huh? Wait, where's my beard? Oh, I found it."

Elysia hurriedly stuck the beard on, then deliberately imitated a mature voice and coughed twice.

"Ahem, now, please watch as the famous detective, Miss Elysia, reveals the answer~~?"

"It's because Dr. Mobius removed the previous photo—the answer is easy to find with a little thought."

Hua, who was carrying a large cardboard box, didn't hesitate to expose the situation.

Come to think of it, Fu Hua in the future does indeed have some connection to detectives...

"Actually, many people think that Dr. Mobius and her husband's story is a bit strange."

Hua still remembered the words Himiko had said to her before she set off.

"The so-called feeling that something is strange is, to some extent, an example of having doubts but being unable to prove them."

"Hmm... It's rare for me to want to put on a show, but Hua, you're really ruthless in ruining it..."

Elysia had already struck a pose, reluctantly tore off the mustache she had just applied.

"See? I told you Elysia was an interesting person, didn't I?"

Liu Bai was already laughing uncontrollably behind Mei—to be honest, he really wanted to see Elysia's detective reasoning; it seemed like it would be very interesting.

... What a pity.

"..."

Can you please stop praising outsiders like that in front of your students?

Mei's eyes held a hint of resentment.

"Well, I roughly understand what concerns you have, Dr. Mei."

Elysia suddenly moved closer and pulled Mei aside.

"Dr. Mei, are you afraid that I'll also fall for your 'Teacher Liu'?"

Even though Elysia's voice was very low, it still startled Mei, while Elysia's face showed an expression of "just as I expected".

"No, nothing like that."

The professor was right there! How could he possibly admit to something like this?!

"Relax~ Surely no one would be so shameless as to eavesdrop on two girls' private conversation, right?"

Liu Bai: "..."

"Don't worry, Dr. Mei, my love isn't that cheap," Elysia said earnestly.

"... When you picked me up before, didn't you say you were really interested in dating lately?"

I don't remember this matter very clearly.

"Hey, being interested in romance doesn't mean I have to fall in love with every girl I meet, right? I still have zero dating experience. Aren't you a little too confident in your 'Teacher Liu'?"

"Hmm..."

That makes sense, doesn't it?

Mei wavered slightly. Could it be that she and Mobius were just imagining things?

That's right, love isn't something that's just one-sided.

Even if Elysia has a good figure, a likable personality, and is good at housework, she might not necessarily fall in love with her teacher.

Hmm... looking at it this way... it seems like we don't need to be too strict with the guards?

Wait! That was close! I almost got caught up in it.

"What if... I mean, what if, Elysia, you fall in love with your teacher at first sight?"

"Haha~~ That's a different story~" Elysia scratched her cheek, "But I'm not a love-struck person, how could I fall in love at first sight—did you and that person fall in love at first sight?"

"...no."

Okay, that's the truth. It took them a long time to get to know each other and become this good.

In fact, Liu Bai and its hosts to date have all gone through a period of adjustment.

... However, despite saying that, Mei ultimately refused.

You may be wavering, but the doctor doesn't want to see you, and no matter how much you say, it won't make a difference!

At best, we might get along a little better in the future—besides, what the hell is your "other way" nonsense?

Elysia is still an unsafe person after all.