The Weather Changes

Elysia looked at Liu Bai, who was deep in thought, and continued, "So, what I'm entrusting you with is something that can help you strengthen your 'anchor' with this world, Liu Bai, and see if I can pull you down— Liu Bai, you really like this world, don't you?"

The word "anchor" made Liu Bai think of many things—such as distance limitations and the nature of certain abilities.

The essence of blessing is the strengthening of higher-dimensional power.

The physical manifestation of human form should be seen as creating a temporary anchor for oneself in reality.

An increase in a person's favorability should strengthen one's relationships with other anchors in the real world... that is, with contractors.

"...Perhaps I myself am 'sinking'," Liu Bai muttered softly.

For example, my increasingly strong ability to interfere with the real world... Is the system's goal also to "pull me down"?

However, the concept of level caps is somewhat subtle. Is there some kind of upper limit?

"...If we lose all the anchors..." Liu Bai thought of another possibility, but then dismissed the thought.

This possibility is a bit too terrifying.

"It's either Liu Bai will return to his hometown, or he'll be completely lost in that higher dimension where he can't go up or down," Elysia added softly.

"Forget it, let's not talk about this anymore. You're right, I still quite like this world."

I've lived in this world for many times longer than I ever did in my previous life...

"That's what I was thinking." Elysia also showed a relieved expression.

"By the way Aili, can you feel the anchor on my body right now?"

"I can't sense it. In the real world, Liu Bai kissing you is a genuine high-dimensional being, so even I can't perceive the situation of Liu Bai kissing you."

Elysia shook her head. She really couldn't do anything about it. In the spiritual world, the two of them were connected in two directions, but in the real world, it was only a one-way connection. Even Liu Bai himself couldn't perceive this aspect.

"Let's get back to the original topic." Liu Bai ended the topic that left both of them completely confused. No, he couldn't really be considered completely confused, as he already had some things in mind. "Are you planning to keep your identity as Herrscher a secret like this? Putting aside everything else, Mobius will definitely find out about your problem."

Mei and Elysia are simply good friends, while Mobius and Elysia are true best friends, the kind of friends who would think of Elysia first when something happens.

Altering memories can only fool people for a short time. Given Mobius's sharpness, he might realize it at any moment.

"Ah... Dr. Mobius, this is indeed quite a headache—but Liu Bai, you should be able to decipher Dr. Mobius's computer, right? I'll handle the memory modification, and you can modify the computer, Liu Bai. That should be foolproof!"

Liu Bai simply watched Elysia quietly in response to Elysia suggestion.

How can you do this to Mobius?

Although Liu Bai didn't say it explicitly, the meaning was conveyed.

"...All right."

Elysia sighed helplessly.

"But Liu Bai, you should also know that my identity is not suitable to be discussed with other people."

"You should trust Mobius more; it's much better to confront him proactively than to wait for suspicion to surface."

Liu Bai crossed his arms. He could understand Elysia's hesitation. After all, the Herrscher of the Previous Era were not currently on the side of humanity. Even in the current civilization, where Herrscher were mostly traitors, many people did not have a high level of trust in the Herrscher.

"I understand your concerns, but you should also trust in Mobius and your friendship—once a chain of suspicion emerges, your friendship may very well fall apart, and the atmosphere among everyone may even become dangerous."

"..."

Liu Bai's words silenced Elysia.

That's true.

Elysia took a deep breath. "To be honest, being honest with others about my identity... is actually quite stressful."

"So you should only talk about these things with people you're close to."

Liu Bai didn't intend for Aili to tell everyone.

"For example, Mobius, Mei, and Eden, aren't they all good?"

Liu Bai gave several examples.

"Hmm... that's not entirely wrong. These people all have pretty big hearts." Elysia for a moment and nodded in agreement. These people all do have relatively large hearts.

After Liu Bai pointed out the chain of suspicion, Elysia finally understood.

Indeed, while he could keep it a secret for a while, he could never hide it forever. Sooner or later, Mobius and the others would find out. There are two completely different things between confessing something yourself and being found out by others.

However, Elysia's expression then turned strange as she looked at Liu Bai suspiciously. "Why do you seem unusually calm about the fact that I'm Herrscher, Liu Bai Liu Bai? Although you could say you were prepared for it... but even so, you're still a bit too calm, aren't you? Could it be that you've already won over other Herrscher in the future?"

"... It is inconvenient to disclose future matters."

"His girlfriend's radar has already reacted! No, it should be called 'caught in the act' radar!"

Elysia started rambling with a serious expression.

"You're okay..." Liu Bai pushed Aili away a little guiltily. "It's not that I'm trying to seduce the Herrscher, but... well, they just happen to be Herrscher."

"It's not very convincing..."

Elysia muttered to herself as she looked away, a sigh of relief washing over her.

It's good that Liu Bai has experience dating Herrscher; she's still quite afraid that her identity might change her relationship with Liu Bai.

—Who made the customs of the Previous Era like this?

"Wait a minute! Did I just come all this way for nothing?"

"Alright, alright... at least we took down one Apocalypse-class Honkai Beast... Speaking of which, isn't Apocalypse-Class Companion Honkai Beast?"

"... I don't think so, do I?"

Chapter 392 Change of Fortune

"... You said you're Herrscher?"

In the Moth Chasers to Fire Laboratory, Mobius placed the storage tube containing the remains of the Mahādeva into the storage room, turned to Elysia behind him and gave her a look that said, "Are you still half asleep?"

"That joke isn't funny at all; it's not as funny as your boring lame jokes."

"Doctor, do you really think I would joke about something like this? I'm very serious!"

"...oh."

Mobius nodded after a moment of silence.

"I understand. So, are you going to have the surgery now?"

"That kind of surgery wouldn't work for me..."

"Since you're not going to have surgery, then please leave." Mobius treated Elysia with his usual indifference. "Don't cause trouble in my lab."

"Hey—this is a private conversation between best friends!"

"Anyway, you'll tell Mei and the others later, right?" Mobius sighed deeply. "Whatever you do, don't disturb my research."

"Doctor, you really are something... Alright, alright, I won't bother you anymore!"

"The Herrscher?"

Mei looked at the eternally seventeen-year-old bastard in front of her and silently pushed up her glasses.

"Is this why you've always written 'seventeen' on your records?"

"I'm eighteen this year—no, that's not the point! Mei-chan, why is your focus so strange?"

"...Sauce?"

Mei fell silent after hearing how Elysia addressed her.

"This title... um..."

It's a bit disgusting—although I really want to say it, will saying it reveal that I don't have a girlish heart?

"... You should just call me by my normal name." Mei pretended to be nonchalant. "As for what I'm concerned about, it's simple: I've felt for a long time that you're a bit strange."

"... Dr. Mei, I feel like you're just jealous of her youth and beauty."

Elysia scratched her face and told her the truth that her intuition told her.

"Aili, you should actually be over thirty this year, right?" Feeling guilty, Mei quickly changed the subject.

"Huh? This is a personal attack! It's definitely a personal attack! How dare you slander an eighteen-year-old beautiful girl!" Elysia put her hands on her hips, somewhat dissatisfied.

Mei coughed lightly. "Please call this a scientist's thirst for knowledge—so, Aili, how old are you exactly this year?"

Eighteen years old!

"..."

Mei remained silent for a moment, not at all surprised by Elysia's stubborn attitude, and casually picked up a small syringe from the side and handed it to Aili.

"Fine, draw a blood sample, and then... well, that's all you need to do. Don't cause trouble in my lab."

"Eh... do I need to have my blood drawn?" Elysia scratched her head, took the syringe, aimed at her vein, drew blood from herself, and then handed it back to Mei.

"That's because you're Herrscher."

Mei turned around without looking back.

"Eden! I'm here! Did you miss me?!"

"Aili?" Eden, who was drinking coffee, looked at the newcomer with some surprise. "Liu Bai should be upstairs tinkering with inventions with Vil-V."

"... Um, why are you bringing this up?"

"You're talking like you'd have something else to say since you got back, Aili. You're just saying hello to me, aren't you?"

Eden looked calmly at his dear friend.

"Well, as long as it's not in front of me, I can pretend I didn't see it—that's Liu Bai's freedom, and it's your freedom too."

"... I think it wouldn't be bad for Eden to try tying up Liu Bai."

Elysia was somewhat speechless at Eden's attitude.

"Someone like you will cause Liu Bai to be stolen away by some vixen who may appear out of nowhere!"

"That's clearly your attitude."

"I... as long as Miss 'Vixen' is a very nice and beautiful girl, I have no objection."

Although several years have passed, Elysia's attitude towards love hasn't changed much. "But Eden, you still care about it quite a bit, don't you?"

"I don't mind."

Eden smiled at Elysia, "Anyway, for me, the biggest 'vixen' who suddenly appeared is you, Aili."

Hey, take a look in the mirror and see if you're the one who suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

Afraid of stealing? You come to my house every now and then, if I were worried you'd cheat on me, I'd be paranoid by now!

"Ahem! It's... it's still a little different, isn't it?"

Elysia looked up at the sky with a guilty conscience.

"If we go by Liu Bai's schedule... well, never mind, it's nothing—no, I really didn't come here to see Liu Bai today!"

"Hmm... Let me state upfront, I don't do yuri." Eden replied after a moment of thought.

"... Eden, do I look like the kind of beautiful girl who's desperate for anything? We're best friends, right? Why do you have such a strange impression of me!"

"Anyway, you're definitely not a normal pretty girl." Eden rested his chin on his hand, watching to see what kind of tricks Elysia could pull off.

"... That makes sense." After a moment of contemplation, Elysia nodded seriously. "I am Herrscher, you know, the kind of Herrscher used to do all sorts of evil and cause destruction everywhere."

"Oh."

Eden nodded indifferently.

Is there anything else?

"... Why aren't you all surprised at all?"

While it's good that everyone is taking things easy, the fact that everyone she's met so far is so indifferent is making Elysia feel a little frustrated.

I'm saying, I! Elysia! am Herrscher!

This isn't about what we'll have for breakfast tomorrow!