Chapter 349

"Well, if you really want to use this title, then of course I'll gladly accept it. As you can see, the shy, flower-like second leader in front of you, who is on par with Kevin, is me."

Slightly leaning forward, Elysia, who firmly pinned down Shen Gonglin with her excellent figure, extended her hands to introduce herself. She only spends time on people she likes, but everyone likes her; she only puts her heart into things that are interesting, but everything is interesting. She is such a pure girl who embraces each day with sincerity and enthusiasm, holding such beliefs in her heart.

Chapter Nine: Past Events, Elysian Realm

"... I've discovered that you're really shameless."

Shen Gonglin looked at the girl in front of her speechlessly. Although it was true that the girl was indeed a beautiful girl whose name matched hers, it sounded so strange coming from her own mouth. She was shameless. However, she said that she was a leader on par with Kevin. Was she also a member of World Serpent?

"No way, you can touch me if you want. I'm a very shy and innocent girl."

Elysia reached out and pulled Shen Gonglin's hand to cover her face. Upon touching it, Shen Gonglin felt a smoothness, indeed the touch of a beautiful girl. Shen Gonglin was quite qualified to speak on this matter, because Kiana and Mei felt the same way.

"How is it? Although it's not a real entity, it feels just as good to touch, right? After all, you are real, and everything you can touch is real too. I'm getting more and more interested in you. It's not just a communication of consciousness, we can even have intimate physical interactions. It's really... Oh, she's back. Hello."

Elysia was still talking happily when Shen Gonglin heard a crackling sound of thunder. Because of his limited vision, he couldn't see what was happening there. However, Elysia happily raised her hand to greet Mei, who was returning. What a nice girl! She stayed for so long on her first trial. It seems she will be able to meet the other Flame-Chasers soon.

They should not be forgotten; the stories they left behind should be passed down from generation to generation.

"Who are you? What are you doing?"

Wearing high heels, Mei approached with a dark expression. Red lightning crackled around her on the Key of Punishment. As soon as she arrived, she saw Shen Gonglin lying on the lap of an unfamiliar woman. Judging from the voice, this was the person she had spoken to earlier. She had asked her to take care of Shen Gonglin, but she had never asked her to take care of her like this!

"Following your instructions, I just fed him some of the world's sweetest honey water. You don't look too well, but it's okay. Everyone is like this at first. You'll get used to it gradually. Relax, let's take it one step at a time. I think you have a lot of questions right now. Come, sit down, let's have a good talk."

As if oblivious to Mei's hostility, Elysia greeted her warmly. The girl's undisguised kindness made Mei temporarily set aside her hidden hostility. She went over, pulled Mei Rin up, and sat down on the other side of the Shen Gonglin. She had many questions in her mind.

"Hmm, I get shy when I'm being stared at like that."

"Excuse me."

Looking at Mei with a smile, Elysia raised her hand and said something in response to the girl's undisguised gaze. This girl seemed to have a natural ability to make people like her. Mei, who was well-mannered, also realized that she was being impolite. Staring at others was indeed not very polite, but she did have many questions.

Actually, Shen Gonglin was also wondering why she woke up here. Mei was here too, so she must have brought her here. She remembered that she was drunk at the time... In other words, Mei brought her back when she went to Himeko's grave?

"It's okay, I forgive you. Are you feeling better?"

The girl generously forgave Mei and inquired about Mei's health with great concern. After all, they were both lovely girls, so she should show some concern. In order not to upset her, she decided not to tell her the truth about the honey water. However, she could reveal it to Shen Gonglin if she had the chance, because Elysia wanted to see Shen Gonglin's shy expression.

"Yeah, it's alright."

Mei sorted out her thoughts, wanting to find the truth. Kevin said that everything hidden by the World Serpent was here. After passing through a narrow passage, she arrived here. First, she saw the architecture from the First Civilization era, then she had a strange battle before arriving here, and then she met this girl.

It seems that the other party has no ill intentions towards me or Shen Gonglin.

"So, do you remember my name?"

The girl asked the question, and Mei fell silent. What did she mean by asking if she remembered her name? She hadn't introduced herself at all. But looking at the other girl, the name "Miss Pink Fairy" suddenly popped into Mei's head.

The girl in front of him was indeed beautiful like a fairy. He had to keep a close eye on Shen Gonglin. It seemed that pretty girls were all easy to get involved with.

"Oh dear, I thought you would remember my name properly. I'm a little sad. It's true what they say, birds of a feather flock together... Hehe, just kidding. Seriously, I always find you so dull. Okay, I'll introduce myself again. You'd better remember this time. If you forget again, I'll get a little upset. Of course, this isn't just for you. Those who know, know."

Elysia lightened the mood, while the fairy-like lady glanced at Shen Gonglin. She wasn't worried about Mei- san; the only one she needed to worry about was this heartless Shen Gonglin.

"My name is Elysia. As you can see, I am a beautiful girl whose name is fitting. In Mu's common language, Elysia means paradise or Elysian Realm. My friends call me Elysia ... but I don't really like this name anymore. However, you can still call me that. It sounds cute, like me. As for my identity... in your words, I should be Flame-Chaser from the Previous Era, that is, a former companion of the hero Kevin."

Elysia introduced herself in this way, and Shen Gonglin and Mei were both surprised after learning her identity: Flame-Chaser from the Previous Era, Kevin's comrade. So, she was also the Class President's comrade?

She looks so young, but she's actually tens of thousands of years old!

"Hmm, are you thinking something impolite? I'm a little unhappy... Of course, the real Elysia wouldn't waste her youth in this place thousands of meters underground. I'm just a clone she left behind, a memory body that inherited her personality and experiences. But it doesn't matter, because this is a world of memories. It's not unreasonable for a memory version of me to appear here. This is what's commonly known as... two negatives make a positive."

Mei described the current situation in a lighthearted manner, and then fell into deep thought. This situation was truly unexpected.

Chapter Ten

Elysia ... Mei repeated the name in her mind. To be honest, after being in World Serpent for so long, Mei was no longer surprised by things like memories, but Elysia's existence still made Mei feel very concerned... or rather, puzzled. She had previously sought answers from Kevin, and this was the answer he had given her. The history of the First Civilization Era, buried by dust, was the secret that World Serpent had been hiding all along.

There was no response for the time being. Mei looked around. If she hadn't seen it with her own eyes, Mei would have found it hard to believe that there was such a vast space underground in the base. It seemed to be an ancient building, probably existing since the beginning of the world. The girl's gaze fell on the device floating in the hall. These things were so well preserved that it made one wonder if the World Serpent built a base here to protect its existence. What was the purpose of this place?

Mei was very troubled, and the only one who could answer her questions was probably Elysia... No, what were the two of them doing while she was thinking about the problem!

Why is Shen Gonglin lying on Elysia's lap again without her noticing? And it seems like Shen Gonglin 'Shen Gonglin is getting angry at Mei's blissful expression. This girl is so careless. This is the most secret place in the World Serpent. What is she doing here?

"I know you're wondering, but it's no use asking me. The real reason is probably only known to the person who sent you here. Also, don't come any closer. As everyone knows, when someone is getting their ears cleaned, no one should disturb them."

Holding a cotton swab, Elysia carefully and gently swirled it around inside Shen Gonglin's ear. Seeing Shen Gonglin on her lap looking like a cat whose throat was being scratched, she was quite satisfied. Just based on his adorable appearance, Elysia felt that he could become one of the Flame-Chasers.

"Phew... I'm almost recovered. Let's talk about what happened before. Elysian Realm... If I'm not mistaken, this name should represent that once glorious civilization, and what I just saw was the memory of that generation."

Mei calmed down. She was used to it; she should get used to this. There were more important things to do now. The experience just now was like exploring a library after an earthquake. She was immersed in it, but it was chaotic and disorganized. Different fragments were pieced together, but it was difficult to form a concrete picture.

The girl shook her head. If this was the answer Kevin was talking about, it was far too vague. Sure enough, that guy was a riddle teller.

"You're so smart... But what did Kevin say to you? I feel like you still hold a lot of resentment towards him."

Elysia looked at Mei curiously. There were many things she didn't know, but since Kevin did it, he must have his reasons.

"Now you have the right to seek answers... It's because of Kevin's words that I'm here, but he's still hiding something. Rather than a place of seeking answers, this place is more like a trial ground. As for him, I originally wanted to take him to sober up... And did you rip his brainstem out? I think there's something wrong with him right now."

Mei repeated Kevin's words, then pointed to Mei Shen Gonglin on Elysia's lap. Only then did the fairy girl notice her wet thighs. Shen Gonglin was so comfortable that he was drooling. Even Elysia was a little amused. Was it really that comfortable? She wished someone could clean her ears too.

My own adorable, elfin ears must feel so nice to touch.

"You're really perceptive. See? That's why Kevin is so sparing with his words. He knows you can always easily discover the truth, but he's not lying either. The answer... Everyone comes here for the answer. Whatever they seek, Elysian Realm can provide the answers, etching moments of the past and allowing people to follow in the footsteps of the savior to a more distant future. That's its purpose. All outcomes can be traced back to its origin here."

Elysia explained the significance of this space: it is where Flame-Chasers strive to save the world, allowing those who come here to go further. No matter what the problem, after experiencing the trials of the Flame-Chasers, they can find their own answers.

"I don't deny it, but this process is far too inefficient."

Mei shook her head. Couldn't they just tell her the answer directly? She really couldn't understand what these riddle-solving people were thinking. Didn't they know they were busy? She had finally managed to bring Shen Gonglin, and Mei wanted to show him around... although taking him to see the World Serpent's headquarters was definitely not a suitable thing to do.

"I knew you'd say that. It's okay. The people here will gradually change your mind. From your past memories, you'll gain more questions, which will be the most precious memories of your journey. Let me put it this way: you can say whatever you want about the Honkai, even your boldest guesses, but compared to the truth, they will definitely seem insignificant."

Elysia and Mei chatted animatedly, while Rin Shen Gonglin, who wasn't interested, sat up from Elysia's lap. He wiped his mouth, finally fully awake. Although he wasn't interested, this place...

"Wait a minute, Elysia ...you just said you're Flame-Chaser from Previous Era, so that means you're the same kind of person as the Class President? She told me about the Thirteen Flame-Chasers of the Flame-Chasers ...it's a group made up of Flame-Chaser from Previous Era. The experience Mei just mentioned, is that the memory left behind by those people?"

Shen Gonglin recalled what Fu Hua had told him. He hadn't asked much about the Class President's past because those memories were too distant and vast, Shen Gonglin didn't have the patience for them. He had only heard these snippets of information from Fu Hua when they rested together after training. Now that the Class President's memory had returned, she could remember these past events.

"Class President... is it Hua? It's just her and Kevin... not bad, she even knows about the Thirteen Flame-Chasers of the Flame Chaser and the Flame-Chaser. It seems that Hua and you have a really good relationship."

Rin was quite surprised by what Shen Gonglin said, while Mei just pursed her lips. Their relationship was so good that they were practically inseparable.

Chapter Eleven: The Birth of Flame-Chasers

Wait a minute, this girl Elysia was also a member of the Flame-Chasers, so the Class President and she could be considered... best friends? If best friends advise breaking up rather than staying together, then could this woman help me? I can't help it, I really can't get around the Class President who acts like a guardian... No, no, what am I thinking? Is this the time to be agonizing over this kind of thing?!

Mei quickly shook her head; it was more important to focus on the important matters at hand.

"Flame-Chaser are an important fighting force of the Flame-Chasers. They are super soldiers created by fusing qualified individuals with Honkai Beast. Judging from Kevin and the Class President, the power of Flame-Chaser can even rival that of Herrscher."

As Mei explained what she knew, Elysia nodded her little head in agreement, confirming her suspicions that Mei was indeed a smart child.

"An objective and rigorous answer. It seems you've done your homework. You must be the kind of kid who's very good at learning, and you're also very confident. In your eyes, Kevin is only on par with you."

Elysia smiled. Raiden Mei was indeed a very nice girl—beautiful, intelligent, strong, and confident. Even she herself was almost captivated by her.

"That's not what I meant... It's just that after seeing more of the world, I sometimes feel that the power of the Herrscher isn't so insurmountable."

Mei shook her head. Anyway, she didn't think she was invincible. As things stood, Shen Gonglin was definitely stronger than her, Durandal was probably at least evenly matched with her. In addition, the information she had received earlier indicated that Kiana had fused two cores to become the Herrscher of Flamescion. So, in the first tier, she was already ranked at the back.

As for Bronya... let's leave her aside for now.

"Don't be afraid. You can say that even to his face. I'll be on your side. And since you already know all this, I think you must also know the fate of most Flame-Chaser."

Elysia responded magnanimously to Mei's "arrogance," saying, "Indeed, this girl is extraordinary. The power of the Herrscher of Thunder seems tailor-made for her. She's very powerful. Even Kevin probably doesn't have complete confidence that he can overpower her."

"... You mean the incident in the battle against the Eleventh Herrscher, where a large number of Flame-Chaser sacrificed their lives? World Serpent only left very vague records about that disaster."

Mei pondered for a moment before speaking. Just as Elysia had thought, Mei was the kind of person who was very good at learning. During her time in World Serpent, she never stopped studying, even though she was eating meager meals. She consulted a lot of information, but the record of this matter was indeed very vague.

"Large number of casualties? The records are really conservative. It seems even Kevin doesn't want to recall that day. The Thirteen Flame-Chasers refer to the thirteen Flame-Chaser who survived the disaster, not that there were originally thirteen of them. More than warriors, they are more like irreplaceable assets of the organization. However, due to the circumstances, these people have to be dispersed to various places to solve the endless troubles of the apocalypse. Therefore, from a management perspective, establishing an independent organization is necessary."

Elysia spoke eloquently, the girl glossing over the tragedy in a lighthearted voice. After that war of restraint, even the most unruly among them finally realized that if they could not unite, humanity would surely perish in the face of the Honkai.

"It was at this time that a beautiful, enthusiastic, and capable girl stepped forward, and under her impetus, the Flame-Chasers system came into being!"

At this point, Elysia raised her hands like a head of state preparing to give a speech, while Shen Gonglin and Mei were slightly silent. Such a shameless self-proclaimed title showed that they had already guessed who the beautiful, warm-hearted, and capable girl Elysia was talking about was.

"I think I've figured out who it is... but you still failed in the end."

Mei wanted to know more, but seeing Elysia's proud demeanor, Mei knew that if she didn't respond, the girl probably wouldn't continue. So Mei had no choice but to admit defeat. She knew who the girl was, okay? What happened next? Although the Flame-Chasers System was established, it seemed they had still failed.

"Don't be so blunt. This is also what pains us the most. As I just said, victory depends on our unity, but the result... is obvious."

Elysia shrugged helplessly. Sigh, people's hearts are the most complicated things. Even if she managed to bring them together with her strong personal charm, it's not a long-term solution. Everyone has such a strong personality, it's just too difficult.

"To maintain unity, we need a common enemy."

After listening for a bit, Shen Gonglin raised her hand and shared her thoughts. Mei didn't react yet, but Elysia's eyes widened with excitement. She hugged Shen Gonglin tightly, her blue eyes filled with joy.

"Yes, yes, Shen Gonglin, you understand me so well, that's amazing."

The girl rubbed against Mei like she was a doll, which obviously angered Shen Gonglin. Did this girl think she was dead? Mei pulled Shen Gonglin out of Elysia's arms. "She's doing this right in front of me! Doesn't she care about other people?"

"Just talk, don't get physical... So, does that mean you're the owner or manager of this place?"

Pulling Shen Gonglin Rin behind her, Mei continued to learn about everything here, while Elysia didn't mind Mei's behavior. Girls, after all, have to be cute. But Mei's problem...

"Hey, well... I need to think about how to answer you. Would saying this be disrespectful to the other Flame-Chasers? Master? This is indeed my paradise, but it has never belonged to me. As for the administrator... I have no interest in that either."

This question seemed to be quite perplexing for Elysia. The girl touched her cherry lips, looking troubled. How should she put it? It was truly a dilemma.

Is this guy trying to seduce Shen Gonglin again? It seems bringing him here was a mistake.

Chapter Twelve: A Fierce Fight

"Shen Gonglin, can you figure out exactly where we are right now?"

The girl didn't seem to know how to explain things. After listening for so long, Mei was still confused. However, she had a feeling that this girl named Elysia had some ulterior motive towards Shen Gonglin. Or maybe Mei was just being too sensitive. What she felt was good might not be good for others. Elysia was smiling and waiting for Mei, while Mei pulled Shen Gonglin aside.

Was bringing him here really the right decision?

"I don't know, but according to Elysia, this should be the space formed by the intertwined memories of the Thirteen Flame-Chasers. But if there are the memories of thirteen Flame-Chasers, shouldn't she be the only one who stands out? Or is she a novice administrator or something? Mei, give me some time to analyze what this place is."

Logically speaking, given Shen Gonglin's personality, she shouldn't care about such things. However, Elysia's previous statement piqued her curiosity. "The Thirteen Flame-Chasers," which means the former Class President is here too? She really wants to see what the Class President used to look like. So, although it's a bit reckless, Shen Gonglin is just naturally reckless.

Shen Gonglin closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, red star rings were swirling in them. The constructive power of the Herrscher of Reason emanated from his body as he tried to analyze the space. If he could understand everything, he should be able to find the Class President's memories. The Class President from tens of thousands of years ago, I'm really interested!

"Huh? What are you doing... Oh no! You can't do that, you'll make those sensitive Flame-Chasers angry, stop right now!"

Elysia, who was quietly being a beautiful girl, suddenly sensed something was wrong. This feeling of being forcibly understood... She hadn't thought Shen Gonglin was the type to act so forcefully before. Although this path was paved by the thirteen Flame-Chasers as pioneers to help those who came after understand everything, it required their approval before they could give it to you. Shen Gonglin's attempt to forcibly understand...

Although she herself felt nothing was wrong, not everyone was as easy to talk to as she was, a beautiful girl. As far as Elysia knew, there were quite a few people who wouldn't accept this kind of behavior.

Sure enough, just as Elysia finished speaking, a violent force suddenly appeared out of nowhere. Elysia covered her head, knowing that it was definitely him who came first.

"Freely exploring other people's memories, that's exactly what Herrscher would do. Such a being should just be killed!"

A violent sound suddenly rang out, followed by an unimaginable force. A tall man suddenly descended beside Shen Gonglin. The masked man was filled with a violent aura. After meeting her, he didn't say much to Shen Gonglin. The man, who was surrounded by violent flames, immediately attacked Shen Gonglin. This Elysian Realm could not be allowed to be discovered in such an impolite way!

Suddenly faced with this situation, Shen Gonglin wanted to explain, but the attack came too fast. Rin Shen Gonglin was not someone to be trifled with. She stopped Mei from attacking and took the Key of Shen Gonglin Key of Punishment from her hand. This hot-tempered guy, shouldn't he calm down?

Crimson lightning roared Shen Gonglin switched from Herrscher of Reason to Herrscher of Thunder. Compared to combat, Herrscher of Thunder was clearly more suitable. The change in Shen Gonglin's aura also startled the Flame-Chasers who appeared before her. What was going on? The Herrscher's reaction just now didn't seem to be like this.

But none of that matters. Anyone blocking my way will be taken down. I never expected to find two Herrscher here! Seriously, what is Kevin doing?!

Lightning flashed, and Shen Gonglin and the volatile man wreathed in flames began their battle. Shen Gonglin wasn't used to this kind of direct combat, but after Little Herrscher of Consciousness took up residence in her consciousness, she made great progress in this area. She possessed all of Fu Hua's memories; she was a walking encyclopedia of martial arts. She could wield any weapon, from swords and spears to axes and hooks. Not to mention, Shen Gonglin herself possessed considerable swordsmanship.

"Wow, he's amazing! I originally thought he only had Herrscher Authority, but I didn't expect that he could fight like this with Jie just by using his swordsmanship enhanced by the Herrscher of Thunder. He's really amazing."

Elysia came to Mei's side and praised her. At first, she wanted to stop her, but seeing how easily Shen Gonglin handled it, she stopped. As expected of him, even though Jie-ge didn't use his true strength, Shen Gonglin didn't either. He seems to be stronger than when they last met... Is this Hua's move? It seems that Hua still exists even now.

"Is there any way to stop him? He should be your companion, right? If there's no way, I'll have to use my own methods."

Mei raised her hand and chopped. Although this might be due to Shen Gonglin's abruptness, Mei is not the type to side with reason and not with family. No matter how you look at it, she should stand on Shen Gonglin's side. Red lightning flashed between Mei's palms. She suddenly rushed out and attacked Shen Gonglin. Did she really think there were no adults in the house?

"It's alright, it'll be over soon... Look, the others are here now. Apart from me, no one else seemed inclined to greet the visitors directly. I originally wanted you to gradually gain recognition during the trials, but alas, things turned out this way."

Elysia helplessly shrugged, looking at Mei was preparing to join the battle. The fairy stopped her, and a dark figure rushed into the battlefield. "It's okay for everyone to come out and say hello first."

"Stop. There's no need for a fight."

A familiar black figure appeared between the man engulfed in flames and Shen Gonglin. The female warrior in black armor stopped their fight, just like a class disciplinary committee member... No, she was the Class President!

"Class President! What are you doing here?"

Upon seeing clearly who the petite girl in front of him was, Shen Gonglin excitedly grabbed her small hand. This action surprised the soldier. Class President? Was she calling him?