Could it be, pink-haired sister, that you're dad's new girlfriend? (cont.)

He wasn't oblivious to the atmosphere; staying put while the women were exchanging 'secrets' would be annoying.

As for Vill-V and Mobius, they weren't interested in what was going on here from the start.

Before parting ways with the others, the two found Su in advance and asked him to hand over the map of the Schicksal Headquarters. They then prepared to go directly to Schicksal's research team for a technical exchange.

"Hmm, I see."

After thoroughly investigating Hua and Lin Yu's emotional history, their intimate moments, and all sorts of other unspeakable experiences, Elysia smiled as she gazed at the Elysian Realm, who had remained silent from the very beginning.

"Hua, after hearing these experiences, what are your thoughts?"

Well... how should I put it...?

Hua, listening to these experiences, didn't feel particularly ashamed.

After all, although these things happened to 'Hua' and Lin Yu, the problem is that from the moment Elysian Realm Hua was born as a memory entity, it had already severed ties with the original Hua.

In her eyes, these things were actually other people's business, and Elysian Realm Tuhua certainly didn't have too many extra thoughts about them.

"Well, if I really have to say..."

At this moment, Elysian Realm Flower looked at the Herrscher of Reason.

"From a timeline perspective, from when you met Lin Yu to when he stole a kiss from you, and then to when you and Lin Yu did that thing* on Tai Xu Mountain... the time between you two meeting was only about two months and three months, right?"

"Isn't this time... a little too short?"

Fu Hua, inside the Herrscher of Reason, felt as if her consciousness had been struck by a hammer, receiving a heavy blow.

It's bad enough that the execution was public, but to make matters worse, there was another version of myself in the audience.

This, this, this...

—What kind of human suffering is this? (╯‵□′)╯┻━┻.

Moreover, the key point isn't that she was publicly executed and seen by "herself," but rather that, in retrospect, Fu Hua felt...

—The self-criticism is quite accurate.

Honestly, when Lin Yu hugged her on Tai Xu Mountain, she did feel the atmosphere was right, but now...

Looking back now, the fact that Lin Yu won her over just three months later was indeed too fast for Fu Hua, who is reserved and introverted.

However, Fu Hua's thoughts may not reflect the thoughts of the Herrscher of Reason currently controlling her body.

In response to the Elysian Realm's question, the Herrscher of Reason put his hands on his hips and said to Hua.

"Fast? I think it's too slow!"

"My stinky apprentice and I were in love. If Otto hadn't been causing trouble back then, and if the old antique hadn't thought I was a traitor Honkai Faction, I would have gone to find my stinky apprentice long ago."

"... I see."

Looking at himself uttering such... explicit words, Elysian Realm Tuhua felt that something was wrong.

The personality manipulating the body before me is undoubtedly a Herrscher Persona unique to this era.

However, the Herrscher Persona is ultimately a personality born from the Herrscher's original body.

But now, the Herrscher Persona of Knowledge that I see seems completely different from my original personality.

No, this situation is getting weirder and weirder.

But now, thinking about it carefully and from a different perspective, this can be considered a good thing.

Even I have time to date now, which is enough to show that the pressure that this generation faces is much less than the pressure that our generation faced.

To achieve such a victory, humanity's past leaders must have worked incredibly hard to fight against the Honkai.

Thinking about it this way... I suddenly feel a little envious.

"Hey, what kind of look is that?"

As Herrscher who manipulates consciousness, Herrscher of Reason may seem carefree, but she is a master at observing other people's emotions, even without using her powers.

After noticing a hint of envy in the Elysian Realm's eyes, the Herrscher of Reason suddenly spoke to the Elysian Realm with extreme vigilance.

"Your apprentice is good, but I will absolutely not give her to you!"

Even if you're Chinese, it's still not acceptable!!!

Faced with the incredibly protective Herrscher of Reason, Hua really wanted to tell her that her stinky apprentice had been flirting with Ling more than once or twice in the Elysian Realm.

However, considering the other person's personality, Elysian Realm Tuhua chose to keep this thought to himself.

It seems that the original character and her Herrscher Persona have encountered a scumbag.

Okay, although Lin Yu's current performance can be said to be very impressive in the Elysian Realm Hua's eyes, and Elysian Realm Hua also admires such a warrior who fights against the Honkai at all costs, admiration is one thing, but it doesn't mean that she has to tolerate his flaws as well.

Having multiple partners at the same time is never a good thing. People who do this... are definitely scumbags.

Sigh, they're all completely under the thumb of these scumbags, so I'd better not say anything more.

"What kind of look is that?"

After seeing a hint of pity in the Elysian Realm Hua's eyes, the Herrscher of Reason angrily said to the Elysian Realm Hua, unwilling to give up.

"I don't think I have anything that needs your pity!"

"Alright, this... Miss Herrscher?"

Eden, who had remained silent until now, noticed that the atmosphere had become somewhat strange and immediately spoke softly to the Herrscher of Reason.

"Hua meant no harm. Even if you don't trust me, you should trust yourself, right?"

"... Tch, she's just another Hua, she's not me."

Listening to Eden's captivating voice, the Herrscher of Reason suddenly felt that many of the emotions that had arisen in his heart had dissipated.

Seeing the Herrscher of Reason's extremely volatile emotions, Eden, who hadn't said much until now, finally understood the problem with this Herrscher Persona.

Compared to those Herrscher who only want to destroy everything, the Herrscher of Reason in this era are indeed allies of humanity.

The problem is that the Herrscher of Reason is that he is like a child who has not grown up—easily excited, likes to show off his 'treasures', but is still somewhat obedient to advice.

Such a baby might not cause any major problems under normal circumstances, but in critical moments, if no one is watching her closely, even a slight mistake could lead to a serious disaster for this Herrscher.

Eden didn't know why Elysia was asking so many questions before, but now it seems that after asking the Herrscher of Reason so many questions in a gentle manner, she probably also saw the Herrscher of Reason's shortcomings.

"Everyone."

Seeing that the atmosphere at the scene was gradually quieting down, Elysian Realm Tuhua suddenly spoke to his companions in a serious tone.

"Bishop Lin Yu invited us out because, in the end, he wanted us to help him fight the Honkai, given the current shortage of manpower."

"There will definitely be plenty of time for small talk later, so I think we should start working now."

"Ugh, you rascal..."

Hearing what Elysian Realm Flower said, the Herrscher of Reason paused for a moment before nodding slightly.

"Hmm, that's definitely something an old fogey would say—wait, I've only been out for a short while today!!!"

"You've been out... long enough!"

Having finally seized control of her body by exploiting the Herrscher of Reason, Fu Hua looked at the crowd before her and said wearily.

"Everyone, please excuse my earlier behavior."

"Hey, where is it?"

Looking at Fu Hua, who was clearly ashamed, Elysia smiled and said to her friend with great joy.

"Knowing that Hua is so happy now, I feel that both I and Eden are genuinely happy for you."

Fu Hua was certain that what Elysian Realm Elysia said was absolutely true.

But even so...

—Aaaaaaah, they heard what I just said!!!

Hey old fogey, can't you be a little more mature?

At this moment, the Herrscher of Reason, who had been forcibly pushed back into Fu Hua's body, said to Fu Hua in an annoyed tone.

[You've been overreacting since today; this is so unlike you.]

Whose fault do you think this is?

I did nothing wrong. It's you who, in your current state, doesn't deserve the title of the Crimson Heron Immortal.

The title of the Crimson Heron Immortal... ceased to exist the moment they learned of this.

Come on, how many people do you think care about these trivial matters?

[The relationship between Kiana, Mei, Anna, and Lin Yu is an open secret. Right now, everyone's just thinking, 'The Bishop is so charming!' Who would laugh at you?]

[You were the one who advised me to be magnanimous and not to try and have Lin Yu all to myself, but now that it's your turn, you're so agitated?]

Fu Hua has a lot to say.

But at this moment, she realized with immense sorrow that, in terms of rhetoric, she had been completely outmaneuvered by the Herrscher of Reason, who was only a few months old.

I said, from the very beginning, you've been treating me like an easy kid, haven't you?

Honestly, I have your memories. For me, I've already experienced those things.

Unlike you old fogey, I've figured things out and want to live a more carefree life—what's wrong with that?

[You didn't listen to a word your stinky apprentice said when he was holding you—he wanted you to be happy!]

[Now, they're covering up even the smallest things, and even trying to run away from the scene because of these trivial matters—cowards don't deserve happiness!]

Fu Hua was certain that the Herrscher of Reason was the personality born within her own body.

In terms of rhetoric alone, although Fu Hua's rhetoric is terrible, it's not to the point that she can't even outmaneuver the Herrscher of Reason, who is just an infant.

But now, Fu Hua is speechless.

Unable to refute the argument, faced with this embarrassing and awkward situation, she sadly discovered...

—The Herrscher of Reason is right in every way. Only this reason can explain why I cannot utter a single word of rebuttal.

"Okay, Hua."

Seeing that Fu Hua wasn't in the best condition, Elysia put away her slightly teasing smile and spoke to Fu Hua with utmost seriousness.

"Everyone will be happy for you if you can find happiness, so now you can face your truest feelings with equanimity."

"Well, if there's still something you don't understand—then you can show us the way."

"Actually, I still want to see Lin Yu again. There are many things I need to talk to him about before I can make the right judgment."

"... I see, I understand."

Fu Hua forced herself to calm down, but her face still felt a little hot.

However, recalling certain things that the child had mentioned before, Fu Hua still made a suggestion to Elysia.

"Eden, and... Hua, if you are looking for Lin Yu or want to fight, I will have the staff of the Schicksal Headquarters guide you."

"As for Elysia, before you meet Lin Yu, I think you might need to meet someone first."

"Huh? Are there any other people I know on Schicksal's side?"

Looking at the girl whose eyes were shining like a curious child, Fu Hua hesitated for a moment before continuing to speak to Elysia.

"Perhaps you don't know her."

"But..."

"—To the child who only knows you, you must be an incredibly important person to her as well."

"Although the child behaved very maturely, she was still just a child after all."

"If that child knew you had come to Schicksal, he would definitely want to meet you."

"That child..."

Hearing Fu Hua, who was usually so serious, suddenly show an undisguised doting tone in her words, Elysia asked Fu Hua with great interest.

"Who exactly is the child you're talking about?"

"Ah, she's Lin Yu's Daughter —please don't stare at me like that, as if to say, 'You two even have a child now!'"

Feeling Elysia's burning gaze, Fu Hua immediately said with great annoyance.

"You know perfectly well that there's absolutely not enough time!"