Xia Ling: Actually, there was an even more messed-up setting at first...

The two were talking inside the Spiral Workshop, and judging from their positions, it seemed that Cosmo had taken the initiative to approach Vill-V.

"We had a huge argument about this in real life. When will Doctor Mobius understand that as long as Vill-V is still around, her title of 'Master of the Elysian Realm' should be put in quotation marks."

"Am I right? And what do you think of Cosmo, as another surprise she created herself?"

She glanced at the other person in the room out of the corner of her eye.

"That depends on whether you can grant my request."

Cosmo answered calmly.

"If you can solve something that even Mobius couldn't do, then you are naturally more outstanding than her."

The two women's conversation didn't take up much time, but the plot revealed some key information to them.

"Why is there such a big difference between Cosmo and Auntie, even though they both have Vishnu's genes?"

After seeing the choices that Cosmo will face, Kiana, who doesn't know much about Fusion Warrior, is filled with doubt.

If Durandal were still here, she could answer some of her questions, since she had done quite a bit of research on Sigfried after learning about her own background.

However, the latter is currently enjoying VIP viewing privileges in the preparation area. Due to certain settings in the Fifth Floor later on, Xia Ling can only allow a maximum of two people to enter the story at the same time.

As for why Theresa was alone outside, it was actually Xia Ling's thoughtful consideration. After all, crying in front of everyone might really make Theresa's already limited dignity even worse.

"Sister Xia Ling that Otto deserves some credit, but it seems that she herself also contributed a lot. The headmaster's own explanation is... eat less and exercise more."

Mei was completely baffled, not understanding what Theresa meant by "eat less" and "exercise".

"So... judging from Cosmo's appearance, he must have undergone this kind of surgery to back up his thoughts?"

"Unlike me... If it were me, I would rather leave with my experiences forever, and I don't think Cosmo would make the same choice of abandoning himself."

Mei slowly shook her head.

"But... it's impossible to insert such an irrelevant memory here; there might be more information later."

"In short, it seems that the protagonist at this point is Cosmo... If I remember correctly, Cosmo should be the second youngest among the Flame-Chasers?"

Kiana's face showed a hint of pity. "Fortunately, this Corruptor seems to still have some humanity left. Even if it's faking it, she probably won't harm little Griseo..."

As the flashback ended, the perspective returned once again to the Herrscher of Corruption.

At this moment, Sakura's data had been completely devoured by her, while Sakura's "consciousness" had been placed into a beautiful illusion.

Although time was not particularly abundant for the erosion, she still didn't mind doing some "good deeds" since Elysia had some surplus.

"Come on, really, why did you do something like that? Preserving yourself and living in your beautiful illusion... that would have been the best of both worlds, wouldn't it?"

The Herrscher of Corruption, feeling that her merits had increased, seemed to become somewhat happier.

"Next... let's continue chasing Mei."

However, her movements did not last long.

Just moments later, the Herrscher of Corruption, who was clearing the Elysian Realm's automatic defense program, suddenly clutched her head as if struck by a severe blow and knelt on the ground.

"How... how could this be... this feeling is..."

This most powerful being in the Elysian Realm at present is now caught in an uncontrollable sorrow due to the emotions that suddenly well up in her heart, even though it is not from her own feelings.

What's going on...?

Mei and Kiana, who were following behind, exchanged a glance, both looking puzzled.

"... Is this Elysia's feeling? What happened?"

As the controller of the power of corruption, the Herrscher of Corruption was almost the first to discover the cause of the abnormality in her body.

But before she could trace the origins of this feeling in detail, the external environment changed first.

A giant birdcage rose from the ground, trapping her and another figure inside.

A silent young man stood with his back to the Herrscher of Corruption, blocking the path not far from the Herrscher of Corruption.

"Oh, it's you..."

As if instinctively fleeing, the Herrscher of Corruption did not continue to trace the undeniable sorrow in her heart, but instead looked ahead.

"Cosmo, have you made the same choice as Chijie? Disregarding everything, just to stand against me?"

"But you shouldn't have accepted Vill-V's mind splitting back then. If your excessive weight and super-transformation were released here, then you... you really wouldn't have anything left."

Seeing that the boy still showed no sign of backing down, the Herrscher of Corruption sighed and took a step forward.

"Has the situation I least wanted to see happened again?"

"Or can you give me another answer... Cosmo?"

"Further words are useless, Herrscher."

The boy's figure stood as straight as a canvas.

"This place will not become your hunting ground."

The appearance of Cosmo once again struck a heavy blow to their hearts.

Despite hoping for a turnaround, when Cosmo stood in front of the Herrscher of Corruption...

Mei and Kiana realized that they might be forced to fight Flame-Chasers once again.

Chapter 99 Xia Ling: Actually, there was originally an even more elaborate birth setting...

Strange. Even though there was no thought splitting, why does this Cosmo seem like a completely different person...?

Through a brief conversation with Cosmo, both the Herrscher of Corruption and the two people beside her had already discerned the problem.

Compared to his previous appearance, this Cosmo was clearly more determined, or rather... more like a hero.

"I'm not kidding, Cosmo, just consider this a request, okay?"

The Herrscher of Corruption didn't pay much attention to the changes in Cosmo; in her eyes, the most important thing was definitely to find Mei.

"It's no surprise to me that we've decided who wins here. You should know that the kind of backup that Vill-V mentioned won't work against me."

No need for further explanation.

Cosmo maintained his usual style of silence.

"Okay..." Erosion pursed his lips.

"But it's ironic, isn't it? I'm supposed to be the villain, yet I have to force you to live time and time again."

"That's only natural, Herrscher of Corruption."

Blue flames instantly ignited on the boy's body and rapidly expanded.

Within the flames, the boy's original horns and body were rapidly expanding and transforming.

"Anyway, I look more like the villain, right?"

The collapsed Vishnu has appeared on the battlefield, accompanied by Cosmo's words.

"Handsome..."

Whether it was Mei and Kiana on the field, or Theresa waiting outside the trial, the same thought couldn't help but pop into their heads.

Theresa, in particular, although she could collapse without injury, she had never seen the true "transformation" of Vishnu at his peak.

After all, even Vill-V wasn't confident that the fully unleashed, super-powered Cosmo could kill, and she needed Kevin to be called upon.

However, although Cosmo's aura was extremely terrifying, standing opposite him were... three people?

"Wait, why weren't either of us kicked out of the battlefield?"

Mei looked at Kiana, who was also stunned, with a look of confusion on her face.

After all, this is Narrow Encounter juncture where they meet head-on. Theoretically, since the opposing team only has one Cosmo, our side should also only field one player.

Even if we consider the previous point in time, and the erosion is calculated by device, it would be impossible for me and Kiana to be on the field at the same time. Or is it that there is actually more than one Cosmo on the field right now?

Before Mei could figure out the reason for the problem, Cosmo had already rushed towards the erosion.

"This seems... even stronger than my period."

Kiana instinctively moved to a different position with Mei, leaving only Erosion to take the hit.

However, it seems that the erosion is unaffected by such a heavy blow.

Ultimately, even if the Herrscher of Corruption gained some combat experience through data, she couldn't master it in a short time. Her fighting style was just imitating Elysia and then using her strength to send bricks flying.

It has a style reminiscent of Elysia fought to the last man in twenty-five rounds of blood.

However, given the current situation on the field, not making a move is already the best Kiana and Mei can do.

After all... they've already entered the fray alongside Erosion, and there's no issue of getting stuck. In this situation, it would be a bit unfair to myself to make another move.

"Why bother... Cosmo, look at you, you've become like this, you can't even speak properly."

The Herrscher of Corruption continued her "imitation" while relentlessly drawing back the bowstring.

"Don't you want to leave Elysian Realm and see the outside world? The real Griseo and Kevin are waiting for you there!"

"... Little Xia Ling, I'm really curious sometimes, how did you come up with these lines?"

In the Elysian Realm, Elysia's expression had become a little... subtle.

"I already told you, that wasn't what I wanted; it was a genuine outpouring of emotion from another timeline!"

Xia Ling quickly grabbed Elysia's arm. "I wasn't born like that!"

"Me neither!" Little E hugged Xia Ling. "Xia Ling has to explain for me later, otherwise I feel like my reputation will become quite strange!"

"Okay, okay..."

"However, even if you didn't come up with these lines..." Elysia wasn't buying Xia Ling's act. She had experienced all sorts of positions Xia Ling had, and a mere hug couldn't shake her desire to tease Xia Ling.

"Didn't you come up with this model? Sending Kiana and Mei to help the Corruptor fight the Cosmo, look how uncomfortable they look!"

"Ahem, actually, at first I wanted them to directly control the corrosive battle..."

Amidst the horrified gazes of Elysia and Little E, who claimed there were "experts," Xia Ling silently uttered those lewd words.

"But I felt that if we did it this way, they would go on strike at the Griseo at most, so I settled for this method instead."

"You really are... quite adept at dancing on the edge of the line..."

Elysia kneaded Xia Ling's cheeks with a complicated expression.

"Hmm... but I still have Elysia, to help me explain..."

"So Xia Ling was planning to use me as a shield?"

"Well... I've changed my mind, hehe~" Elysia smiled and said something that chilled Xia Ling to the bone, "That wretched Little Xia Ling, making such a cute girl make such a difficult choice, she really needs a little punishment, doesn't she?"

"So..."

"Elysia, no!"

Xia Ling quickly covered Elysia's mouth. "Oh no! If Theresa and Elysia are together, they really will die!"

"If Elysia agrees to help me deal with Kiana and the others, I'll do anything!"

"I haven't even said anything yet, Xia Ling, how come you're so familiar with this?"

Elysia's gaze turned playful, and she was starting to enjoy the feeling of teasing Xia Ling a little. "You really didn't secretly look forward to it?"

"Elysia, why are you learning this from Little E in this way?!"

Xia Ling was on the verge of tears. She felt that ever since Little E joined, her future had suddenly become "gloomy".

During the brief pause in their conversation, Cosmo's plan was gradually revealed in its entirety during the trial.

"The erosion is slower, Cosmo, you..."

The Herrscher of Corruption looked puzzled, but she quickly realized what was going on.

"So that's how it is. So this is your real purpose...?"

"Simply overweight transformation to amplify power is meaningless to me."

"But Vishnu's devouring instinct can also be effective against the power of corruption?"

"From the very beginning, you've been... devouring yourself?"