Elysia, You Matter More Than This World (Continued)
"First of all, Bai Bai is of course number one. By the way, let's add our imprint name as a prefix as well."
"Hmm, good idea, let's do it that way."
With the start of the Stigmata Project, the Moth Chasing Fire successfully researched and developed the Stigmata and has begun to try to use it, but not everyone can withstand the power of the Stigmata.
And naturally, the Flame-Chasers can bear it.
At Bai Ge's suggestion, Dr. Mei and Mobius recorded everyone's power in the form of an "imprint".
However, it was less a record of strength and more a record of their lives up to this point.
"Has Aili gotten her own mark too?"
"Yes, I got it, and I like it very much."
"If you like it, then let's settle on this."
"Hmm, Bai Ge, the first one with the [Salvation] inscription in Flame Chasers, wow, that sounds so cool! And I'm Elysia, the second one with the [True Self] inscription in Flame Chasers ~"
Elysia put her hands on her hips and announced her mark and ranking, stating that she was rightfully in this position.
After all, as mentioned before, the order is not based on strength or status, and... of course, the Pink Fairy Lady should be placed next to the White Youth.
"Alright, then let's give the third one to Kevin. The third [Preservation] inscription for Flame Chasers, I think he'll like it."
"Well, let's give the fourth one to Mei. I remember her imprint is [Wisdom], which is very suitable for her."
Bai Ge and Elysia discussed it with great interest.
However, in reality, apart from Kevin becoming third and the addition of May causing all the Flame-Chasers to be ranked two places lower than in the original storyline, the order remained unchanged.
Looking at the final results of the discussion, and his own name at the top of the list along with the inscription "Salvation," Bai Ge couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion.
He never expected to become the "savior" Flame-Chasers in this time and space, but... it can be said that he truly deserves the title.
After all, Bai is the world's recognized savior; he basically dealt with all the Herrscher that appeared in the Previous Civilization.
Therefore, Bai Ge truly deserves the title of "Salvator" more than anyone else.
Moreover, even if he wanted to give this mark to Kevin now, that white husky, no matter how brave it was, would definitely not dare to accept the [Salvation] mark.
(Kevin: "Damn it! Although the 'Salvation' inscription sounds cool, isn't giving it to me just asking for trouble? Bai Ge, take it back. I don't want to be ridiculed by billions of people!")
However, Bai Ge was unaware at this moment that the [Salvation] mark only represented a small part of him, and that he would obtain a second mark inscribed with [XX] in the future.
Although "salvation" means saving the world.
However, [XX] represents saving a person.
But this does not mean that the latter is easier than the former.
After all, sometimes... saving one person is more difficult than saving the world.
"Eden gave me this Golden Courtyard a few days ago. I have Vill-V to renovate it. We will turn it into an ark for everyone to reach the Current Civilization."
"Hmm, then I'll have to carefully design the style. But since it's an ark leading to the next era, 'Golden Courtyard' doesn't sound quite right. We need to change the name. Let me think... I've got it! Let's call it 'Elysian Realm'!"
Elysia clenched her right fist and tapped it against her left palm.
She knew what Bai Ge meant by "the ark leading to Current Civilization"—a large hibernation pod, you know.
Due to Bai Ge's request, Vill-V has recently begun researching hibernation pods that can operate independently for tens of thousands of years without breaking, using the core power of the Fifth Herrscher, the Herrscher of Ice.
When it's installed in this "Elysian Realm," everyone can lie down inside, close their eyes, take a nap, and wake up to find themselves in Bai Ge's era.
Moreover, as long as the timing is managed well, there's no need to wait a year or several years like Bronya and Sirin did in the past to see Bai Ge again.
(Bai Ge: This is easy. Just set the hibernation time to be longer. After I finish time travel and return to the Current Civilization, I can manually wake everyone up. In this way, although tens of thousands of years have passed, it will feel like I've just taken a nap.)
"Hmm, as expected of Aili's taste. Elysian Realm, what a good name, truly a good name..."
Upon hearing the name "Elysian Realm," Bai Ge's gaze towards Elysia became complicated, like that of a detective who had finally found decisive evidence.
(Aili, you're definitely not some nobody. To be able to mention the name "Elysian Realm," you must be a key figure in the Previous Civilization's storyline.)
Bai Ge raised his hand and rubbed the Pink Fairy's cheek.
He was now certain that he already knew Elysia's name before he came to this time and space, and that there must be a lot of story about her in the game.
After all...
Elysia is just too special!
Her abilities are extraordinary, and she is a radiant girl who cannot exist in a Previous Civilization storyline. She is definitely not a character who appeared out of thin air, and Bai Ge should at least have no recollection of her.
(Now that I think about it, my memory has many gaps. For example, although I know that there are 13 people in Flame-Chasers, I only remember the names of 12 of them, and I don't remember who was supposed to be the founder of the Flame-Chasers group.)
Bai Ge couldn't possibly have forgotten something so important.
But he was completely clueless and had no recollection of Elysia at all.
Bai Ge was quite certain that he had never been affected by memory manipulation abilities in the Current Civilization. After all, the Herrscher of Reason had not yet descended, and Fu Hua could not have used Feather of the Wind on him.
But he just couldn't remember Elysia.
I don't remember this girl who was as radiant as a blooming flower.
After eliminating all the impossibilities, the remaining answer, however incredible, is the truth.
(Well, it seems that the one who made me forget Elysia was none other than myself...)
Bai Ge narrowed his eyes slightly, confirming his statement.
Even though he was "very weak" before arriving in the Previous Civilization —at least in Bai Ge's eyes now—he wasn't someone anyone could easily bully.
To manipulate or modify his memories or something.
Even Otto Apocalypse couldn't do that.
Rather, it's more accurate to say that only Bai Ge himself can do this.
(I probably had the system seal away my memories of Elysia before I traveled to the Previous Civilization.)
Bai Ge tapped his head with his finger, thinking to himself.
As for the reason for forgetting Aili...
That makes it very easy to guess.
(First of all, it's impossible that I sealed away my memories of Aili because I disliked her. Absolutely impossible, there's not even a one in a billion chance.)
Bai Ge thought to himself with great certainty.
Bai was absolutely certain that he had deeply loved Elysia even before he lost his memory; in fact, he believed that no one in the world could possibly dislike Elysia.
Even though Snakey says he hates the pink pig, he secretly considers Elysia a companion.
If he likes her, then why did he choose to seal away his memories of Elysia?
(There's only one answer: I probably want to have a pure and innocent love affair with Aili, and I want to see if I can fall in love with her without knowing her story...)
Bai Ge's lips curled up, convinced that this was the answer.
That's definitely how I thought in the past—not to get to know Elysia through a game from God's perspective, but to start from scratch and gradually accumulate memories about her.
Finally, I fully understood everything about Elysia.
He applauded his decision.
I did a good job in the past. My love story with the Pink Fairy Lady should be like this, without any impurities, it must be a pure and flawless thing.
(After all, now that I've obtained the "reincarnation" entry that allows for endless trial and error and constant restarts, I'm bound to want to do something a little naughty, cough cough, interesting.)
(However, the seal on my memories is definitely not permanent. I'm a person of principle, so I guess... my memories will be restored the first time I activate [Reincarnation].)
Bai Ge accurately predicted his thoughts, and at this moment, even the system within his body showed an astonished expression.
"Bai Bai? What's wrong?"
Elysia was taken aback; she suddenly felt the White Youth's movements become gentler towards her.
Looking up into the boy's Golden Eyes, the Pink Fairy saw the overflowing love in them. Suddenly, she felt a little embarrassed and her heart fluttered. She wondered what she had done now.
(Oh dear, I am such a sinful enchantress, to have bewitched Bai Bai so completely.)
Although I don't know what happened, I feel like Bai Bai's affection for me has skyrocketed again. Uh oh, this can't go on!
Elysia shook her head and clenched her small hands.
(I can compromise on anything, but there's no room for negotiation on this point. I absolutely prefer Bai Bai a little more, and I will never let you surpass my level of affection for you!)
Pink Fairy in love will have a rather unique way of thinking and values.
"Bai Bai, what were you thinking about just now?"
(Come on, say something to sink me!)
Elysia deactivated her protective shield, prepared to exploit her weakness and then suffer a brutal defeat.
And Bai did not disappoint her, immediately delivering a super critical hit to the Pink Fairy Lady.
"It's nothing. I was just thinking that maybe I didn't come to this time and space to save this civilization."
"Huh? Why is that?"
"Well, maybe it's just a side quest I did to have a sweet romance with some Pink Fairy ~ Saving the world is just something I did on the side."
Bai Ge said in a serious tone that he felt the possibility was quite high. He understood the grand principles of saving the world, but saving the world was not as important as falling in love with the Pink Fairy Lady!