Chapter 459

The question was posed to Mei, and before the girl could answer, Vill-V provided the answer.

"The answer is... I still choose to believe my companions, but to do that I must first doubt them, then gradually clear everyone's doubts until I find the truth. That is my stance, Ms. Mei."

Suspicious of everyone, trusting everyone, and then clearing everyone of any doubts... Is this what Vill-V's philosophy is?

"You don't sound like a magician right now."

"Oh, sorry, I haven't told you yet. On stage, I'm the Magician King of the Twilight Era. But in my spare time, I'm also a well-known detective. After all, I'm a genius, you know? Have you heard of the Reasoning Before Performance? It's essentially the same thing. Actually, I was planning to conduct my own investigation before you came. Since you're also interested in the truth, why don't you come along?"

Magician Vill-V is temporarily offline; now, Detective Vill-V has appeared. Investigating the truth is what a detective should do.

"That way, you can also be my witnesses. After all, the most important thing for a detective is to prove his innocence. How about it, do you want to come along?"

Mei was given time to think and choose. Looking at Vill-V in front of her, Mei hesitated. She still couldn't trust this Flame-Chasers in front of her. What Vill-V had just said also made Mei very concerned. However, she could see how she did things first, since she didn't have any clues right now.

Therefore, accepting Vill-V's proposal is the right choice at present.

Chapter 200 Long-Awaited Relaxation

"In that case, I accept your proposal; however, I will remain vigilant."

After pondering the final answer, Mei truthfully told Vill-V her preparations, accepting cooperation while remaining vigilant. Mei was no stranger to such measures, but trust had not yet taken root between her and Vill-V.

"That's exactly what I want, so I can get fair and objective testimony. Well... before we officially begin, I need to do some preparation. Oh, you haven't been to this amusement park before, have you? Why don't you take a look around the area first? Look, there's a very suitable guide over there."

Vill-V pointed behind her with her small hand, where a small pink figure was wandering around. She needed some time to prepare, so Mei and Shen Gonglin could wander around for a while.

"Guide... Hmm? It's her!"

Upon seeing that figure, Mei stopped paying attention to Vill-V and let her prepare as she pleased. Mei, along with Shen Gonglin, quickly ran towards the small figure. The little one seemed confused about something and didn't react until Mei reached her side. She was muttering something unintelligible, clearly not expecting to run into her here.

"Manager... Miss, what are you doing here?"

Indeed, the person standing before Mei was the manager of the Elysian Realm. Floating in the air, she held the scepter in both hands and swayed gently. Upon hearing Mei's voice, she turned around happily, and upon seeing Mei, she immediately smiled joyfully. Looking at her youthful face, Mei was momentarily stunned, as if she were seeing Elysia. After all, the manager before her was modeled after Elysia, and she looked remarkably like her.

"Oh, isn't this a lovely human! Did you come here especially to see me? I'm so happy! Hmph, I wonder who messed up the archives like that, so I had to come to the amusement park to relax."

She greeted Mei and Shen Gonglin happily. The Fairy Administrator flew around them and circled once. After seeing Mei's expression, she stopped in front of her. This lovely human seemed a little off.

"Hmm? What's wrong? You look so down. This isn't like you! Cheer up, or... I'll worry. Strange, isn't the mature me with you? Leaving you all alone is really bad."

The fairy girl crossed her arms, looking like a little adult. She felt that she should stay by the side of cute humans, since beautiful girls like her should take care of everyone's feelings.

It seems the Fairy Administrator doesn't know yet?

"You... don't know?"

After hesitating for a long time, Mei really didn't know what to say. Although Elysia told her that she was a doll made based on Mei, Mei saw the Fairy Administrator as no different from a normal little girl. If she knew about this... But for now, hiding it was definitely not a good choice.

"Hmm? What do you know?"

"Elysia ... she has disappeared."

Disappear? Fairy Elysia didn't understand at first, but then she clapped her hands as if she suddenly realized, "Oh, I get it now!"

"Oh, so you mean she's hiding, right? It's hide-and-seek, I love it!"

"Fairy Elysia said excitedly," Mei said, unsure how to react to her. If she could, she'd also like Elysia to be playing hide-and-seek with everyone, but reality...

Mei pursed her lips without speaking. Shen Gonglin noticed Mei's mood; her low spirits were already starting to spread. He reached out and patted Mei's arm. It wasn't time to be discouraged yet. He had always thought he shouldn't interfere, but in this situation, Shen Gonglin felt he should do something. He said he wanted to train Mei, but with him by her side, why should he train her?

It's as if I'll leave her someday.

"That's so mean! I want to play hide-and-seek too. I'll go find her with you guys! Okay, okay?"

The Fairy Elysia circled around Mei and Shen Gonglin expectantly. Seeing her like this, Mei found it even harder to talk to her. She could only nod and tacitly agree that Elysia was playing hide-and-seek with them. The person is gone... No, it's not time to make a decision yet.

"Alright, but she might be hiding very well this time, and it might be hard to find her. Let's go together then."

Mei nodded slowly, and the Fairy Elysia, who had been given permission, immediately spun around in the air again in excitement. She was already feeling down because the archives had become so strange, but now that this lovely human was willing to play with her, that was the best thing ever. She needed to find her mature self first, and once she found her mature self, everything would be fine.

After all, she was the one who fixed my typewriter when it broke down last time; a mature me is capable of anything.

Mei followed Vill-V Fairy Elysia on a tour of the amusement park, waiting for Mei to finish preparing. But to be fair, she was really amazing. In such a short time, she had actually built such a thing in Eternal Elysium, and the shape in front of her... Mei looked up and observed for a while. This should be a model of the solar system?

"These adorable humans are not only brave, but also incredibly knowledgeable! You guessed it, this is a celestial globe that mimics the movement of the solar system! Looking at it feels like being in the universe, isn't it beautiful? And you've probably already spotted the other adorable human, haven't you?"

Like a tour guide, Fairy Elysia introduced the surrounding facilities to Mei and Shen Gonglin. Although they were quite rare in the amusement park, they were indeed very much in the style of Vill-V.

"Ah... ah, of course I noticed that too."

When his name was called, Shen Gonglin looked like a student caught daydreaming in class. "So this is the solar system," Shen Gonglin thought. "I thought it was just a bunch of donuts stacked together. Damn, how embarrassing! I'm supposed to be a genius student..." It was clear that his genius only applied to exams; in other areas, he was just a nobody.

Hopefully, no one will be able to tell.

Mei shook her head with amusement. She understood Shen Gonglin's intentions perfectly. Seeing him like this made Mei relax a little. Lately, she had been experiencing a lot of depressing things, so it was really good to be able to relax a bit now.

Chapter 201 Amusement Park

"Yes, and this too! The pirate ship is a classic attraction that's a must-have at any amusement park! But every time we get to the highest point, I close my eyes tightly and don't dare to look down..."

Continuing to do his tour guide work, Shen Gonglin deeply sympathized with what the fairy said about not daring to look down. Looking at the amusement park rides around him, his eyes sparkled with interest. Because of his fear of heights, amusement parks had always been out of reach for Shen Gonglin, so hearing the fairy say that she also had a fear of heights made him feel much more at ease.

"So fairies can be afraid of heights too, just like some people."

Mei glanced meaningfully at Shen Gonglin, a clear smile playing on her lips. She said that she hadn't been to an amusement park with Shen Gonglin yet, and now that she thought about it, there were many things that couples should do but hadn't done, while doing many things they shouldn't have. Now she wanted to make up for those regrets a little.

Driven by these feelings, Mei pressed the switch as instructed by the fairy, and the sightseeing elevator carried her and Shen Gonglin to the second floor. The girl looked up at the sky, where a huge Ferris wheel was slowly rotating. This thing was so tall.

"This is our most popular attraction, the Ferris wheel! From here, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the entire amusement park. There's also a very romantic legend behind it; would you like to hear it?"

The fairy was explaining everything like a tour guide, but Mei seemed not to be listening. When the fairy turned around, Mei was staring intently at Shen Gonglin. Although they didn't exchange words, the girl's meaning was crystal clear. Ferris wheels always have a strange attraction for girls, especially when there's a boy they like nearby.

Sit here with me.

Mei's eyes conveyed this meaning, but Shen Gonglin shook her head and backed away. Did she want her to die? This was something she absolutely did not want at this height.

Tsk, if the situation weren't so inappropriate, I would definitely drag Shen Gonglin along for a ride today. To ride a Ferris wheel with the boy I like, and then at the top... that's what they call a romantic legend, right?

Hmph, Mei didn't want to hear those so-called romantic stories anymore since she'd never done this with Mei Shen Gonglin. This Shen Gonglin wasn't right. If he continued like this, wouldn't they be unable to do many interesting things together? She needed to train him a bit, like... tying him to that spinning chair over there?

Mei looked up at the amusement facilities on the other side, pondering the possibility of doing so. The so-called stimulation therapy might work, and the fairy also assumed that Mei was interested in this amusement activity.

"If we're talking about thrilling rides, the spinning swing ride is definitely a must. Even though I can fly myself, my heart still pounds every time I ride it!"

She looked scared. Mei had never played with such a thing before, so Mei didn't quite understand Mei's feelings. If she was so scared, why did she still sit on it?

"Even a cute fairy's grand adventure needs a few thrilling moments! And for something even more exciting, it has to be this roller coaster that circles the entire amusement park. It offers a 360-degree panoramic view of the park, making it my top recommendation. Looking at your expressions, aren't you tempted? Once we've made up our minds, let's all ride it together!"

The fairy girl was overjoyed, but Shen Gonglin couldn't see any signs of attraction between them. This time, not only him, but even Mei looked quite reluctant. Was Mei afraid of roller coasters? In that case, Shen Gonglin wanted to pull her along. Although he was terrified himself, as long as Mei was afraid too, it would be fine.

That's right, Shen Gonglin is such a hero who harms others without benefiting herself!

"... Hmm, good, and you really know this place well."

Whether Elysia could really be found was still an unknown in Mei's mind. The girl smiled gently, looking at the fairy who was happily introducing the amusement park to them, and she really didn't know what to say.

"After all, it was created from my mature memories, so it feels like home to me."

The fairy girl spoke of this with immense pride. So this place was created based on Elysia's memories? Mei had previously thought it was created by Vill-V... However, this place does indeed have Elysia's style. Her memories are always filled with laughter and joy, just as she said... It is the embodiment of all that is beautiful.

"Hehe, I'm not bragging, this must be the happiest place in the world. But it's really strange, I can't find the mature me anywhere, she really knows how to hide."

As she spoke, the Fairy Elysia opened another trash can next to her. Her mature self wasn't hiding there either. Where had she hidden herself?

Mei was speechless for a moment. Looking at the fairy in front of her, the girl felt like she was a child who had lost her mother and didn't even know it. How could she tell her such a thing?

"Oh, I see, this must be her challenge to us! Hmph, fairies aren't afraid of challenges, I'll go find her for you right now! Don't underestimate the power of fairies. Lovely human, see you next time!"

She's quick and decisive, truly befitting a fairy girl modeled after Elysia. In some ways, she's even stronger Elysia herself. After taking Mei and Shen Gonglin for a stroll around the amusement park, the fairy girl clenched her little fists and flew out. Even in her mature form, she wouldn't lose; she was determined to find her!

"... Let's go back and meet up with Vill-V first."

Watching the fairy's figure disappear into the distance, Mei remained silent for a moment before turning and walking towards the entrance of the amusement park. Shen Gonglin followed behind her without saying a word. At the entrance of the amusement park, Vill-V was waiting for them, but this time Shen Gonglin frowned. Before Mei, he walked over to Vill-V first.

"You seem a little different, Magician."

After staring at Vill-V for a long time, Shen Gonglin still couldn't see anything different, but she felt like something was off. If she had to find the reason, it was just her intuition.

"As the Magician King, of course I can't let the audience only see one side of me. You're back."

Vill-V's expression remained unchanged. This statement didn't seem wrong. Could it really be just her imagination?

Chapter 202 Submit to me

Having explained Shen Gonglin's doubts with this reason, Vill-V looked at Mei, who was ready to embark on a grand adventure at any moment.

"You're finally back! How was the amusement park? Isn't it amazing? I'm even thinking of building my own stage. While you're here, I've packed my bags. Now, let the reliable Ms. Mei and her entourage lead us through the fog and reveal the truth."

She seemed full of fighting spirit, but what Vill-V said made Shen Gonglin feel a little uneasy. Could that attendant be referring to herself? Before Shen Gonglin could investigate further, Vill-V took the lead and walked out. Shen Gonglin and Mei could only follow quickly. The thought of having to act with Vill-V from now on was truly indescribable.

"First, let's start with something unusual that we don't usually see... Look, over there is a group of guests we've never seen before, or perhaps they are the masters and we are the guests? Reliable Mei, it's your turn to make a move."

When they encountered enemies, Vill-V gave Mei, while Mei pulled out a small box from somewhere and threw it on the ground. To Shen Gonglin's astonishment, the box kept extending and transforming until it turned into a Gatling gun. This kind of thing didn't fit the style of the Elysian Realm, but it seemed to fit Vill-V quite well.

Isn't this thing much better than anything that's used to anti-Kevin armament?

Mei, of course, had no doubts about this arrangement. Her only concern was whether "assistance" from Vill-V would hurt her. So, with this worry in mind, she quickly ended the battle. Looking at the dissipating monster remains, the girl was somewhat confused.

"These monsters... are very similar to the feeling this amusement park gives off."

"After all, it's Elysia's memory space. Even the enemies within it were affected by her, right? You mean, they became rosy-cheeked?"

Putting away her machine gun, Vill-V overheard Mei's words and came closer. She said these monsters felt a lot like those in the amusement park, which was probably what she meant.

Elysia, can she even do something like that?

"If Elysia's consciousness can even influence the appearance of monsters, then if her state changes, will this influence also change? For example... before coming here, I saw a strange enemy, like it had faded."

Remembering the enemy she had encountered before, Mei described it to Vill-V. That enemy had always been on Mei's mind. She had encountered it many times in the Elysian Realm, and she had seen it before she fainted last time. Her intuition told Mei that the thing was very important.

"Fade?"

Vill-V curiously touched her lips, feeling completely clueless.

"You haven't seen them? At first, I thought they were Griseo's creations, like the monsters in the studio. But now it seems that might not be the case."

Mei stated this because, when it came to things like color, she would instinctively think of Griseo. However, her recent encounters made Mei realize that this might not have anything to do with Griseo. The monster was quite special. She first saw it when she rescued Pardofelis from the treasure chest, and then she felt like she had seen it several times before.

"I see. I've never seen that kind of monster you're talking about, and it's hard to imagine from just the description. But if it were me, wouldn't it be better to just go and confirm it with Griseo herself?"

Vill-V shook her head. Since she had such suspicions, why not just go and confirm with Griseo? It was such a simple matter, so why keep guessing here? Because Miss Mei could be surprisingly stubborn sometimes.

"Indeed... it is necessary."

Mei nodded. Vill-V was right. That thing had been lingering in Mei's mind, and if it wasn't resolved, it would only become a major issue affecting her mindset.

Therefore, the three of them changed their goal and decided to go find Griseo to get some information.

Meanwhile, on the other side, in the square, a girl holding a paintbrush stared at the canvas in front of her, but her paintbrush did not fall for a long time. She clearly wanted to draw something, but her mind was blank, as if she could not draw anything.

"Griseo, still no idea what to draw?"

On Griseo's other side, Kosma had been quietly keeping her company, spoke up. This autistic boy was like Griseo's guardian. Now that an unknown situation had occurred in the Elysian Realm, all he wanted to do was protect Griseo from harm. This was something he had decided to do himself.

"Hmm... I don't like any of the colors today."

Putting down her paintbrush, Griseo abandoned her painting idea. The girl now seemed very silent, even rejecting Kosma's suggestion to go look elsewhere. The girl quietly lowered her head, and it was clear that the heavy atmosphere from before had left its mark on Griseo, which could not be dispelled for a while.

"Kosma, I don't want to draw today."

The girl dropped her paintbrush, a sight that left Kosma somewhat helpless. It seemed that aimless wandering like this wasn't a solution. But it was for the best, otherwise he wouldn't be able to settle down, and this mood would also affect Griseo. Seeing the girl's pale purple eyes, Kosma knew what she wanted to do, even though she didn't speak.

"Alright, we'll investigate. But if we encounter any danger, you'll have to stay behind me."

Griseo clearly wanted to help too; she was just waiting for Kosma to say that. Everyone was busy doing something, and Griseo didn't want to just draw and wait for them to solve the problem. She also had things that only she could do.

"Okay, I understand."

Griseo nodded obediently, and then the girl walked straight ahead, where she sensed a strange color.

"Wait, Griseo, I told you, hide behind me..."

Kosma hurriedly caught up with Griseo, agreeing verbally but still acting independently. It was unclear whose influence Griseo had taken over. Under Griseo's guidance, Kosma saw that they had encountered enemies. Sure enough, something strange had happened in the Elysian Realm. What was going on with these strange mechs?

"Kosma, it's that... the paintbrush, Submit to me."

Upon seeing that unique color in the mecha, Griseo picked up her paintbrush and began to apply the color. It seems she has indeed adopted Mei's colors after all.