Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ling slips away after giving Little Shi the script, leaving Little Shi to read it alone.
• Little Shi and Ling read the script, which details a grim future for Sakura, leading to their decision to "punish" Xia Ling.
• Xia Ling is captured by Ling and Little Shi using a tentacle trap and is confronted about the script's content.

Character Developments

• Little Shi: Becomes determined to avenge Sakura after reading the script.
• Ling: Joins Little Shi in "punishing" Xia Ling, feeling betrayed by the script's content.
• Xia Ling: Admits defeat and tries to explain her actions to Little Shi and Ling.
• Little E: Feels wronged and seeks clarification from Xia Ling about her true nature, ultimately finding her resolve.

Significant Themes

• The power of storytelling and its impact on characters.
• The importance of staying true to one's heart and beliefs.
• The consequences of actions and the need for accountability.

Character Interactions

• Little Shi and Ling: Form an alliance to confront Xia Ling about the script.
• Xia Ling and Little E: Xia Ling reassures Little E about her true nature and agrees to support her decisions.
• Xia Ling and her future self: Xia Ling sells out her future self by promising Little E a favor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Duska Ling returns to Schicksal with Mei, but hides from Theresa initially.
• Theresa and Duska Ling discuss the Elysian Realm and Elysia.
• Theresa decides to set up the Elysian Realm trial at St. Freya Cathedral.
• Participants for the first trial are Theresa, Durandal, Fu Hua (Sirin), and possibly the Big Three.

Character Developments

• Theresa becomes suspicious and jealous of Elysia, believing she might be influencing Duska Ling.
• Duska Ling evades discussing Elysia's true nature, hinting at her importance and past.
• Sirin eagerly joins the trial to see footage of the Old Fossil's youth.

Significant Themes

• Trust and jealousy in relationships (Theresa's feelings towards Elysia).
• The impact of the past on the present (Elysia's influence on Duska Ling and the Elysian Realm's history).
• The power of curiosity and desire for knowledge (Theresa's determination to uncover Elysia's true face).

Character Interactions

• Theresa and Duska Ling's relationship is strained due to Theresa's suspicion of Elysia.
• Duska Ling tries to evade discussing Elysia, causing Theresa to become more determined to find out about her.
• Sirin's eagerness to join the trial highlights her interest in the Previous Civilization's history and her affection for the Old Fossil.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Theresa tasks Amber with gathering and organizing information about the Previous Civilization to avoid being deceived by Elysia.
• The group travels to the Elysian Realm trial location, where they meet Elysia and prepare to enter the trial.
• Kiana, Bronya, and Mei form the first team to enter the trial, with Kiana as the captain.

Character Developments

• Theresa shows determination to expose Elysia's true nature.
• Kiana expresses confidence in her ability to handle the trial's emotional aspects.
• Bronya exhibits her analytical skills and caution when entering the trial.

Significant Themes

• The power of Honkai and its use in the trial.
• The importance of information and knowledge, as seen through Theresa's task for Amber.
• The emotional resilience and mental preparation of the characters facing the trial.

Character Interactions

• Theresa and Amber discuss the gathering of information.
• Kiana, Bronya, and Mei prepare to enter the trial together.
• Elysia greets the group and provides information about the trial.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kiana, Bronya, and Mei, guided by Xia Ling, explore a trial based on the Previous Civilization.
• They encounter a shop where they can buy collectibles, including a snake scale essential for the second ending.
• On the third floor, they face Gray Serpent and choose to obtain keys instead of silver coins, leading to a battle with Sakura, enhanced with the ability "Instantaneous Blade."

Character Developments

• Kiana shows aggressive decision-making, choosing to go for the second ending directly.
• Bronya demonstrates confidence in her strength and eagerness to face challenges.
• Durandal (Bronya's mech form) shows concern for Bronya's safety and strategic thinking.

Significant Themes

• Luck and its role in the trial's challenges.
• The consequences of aggressive decision-making and its impact on the team.
• The power of instant-kill abilities and their implications in combat.

Character Interactions

• Kiana and Bronya discuss their strategy, showing a level of teamwork and understanding of each other's strengths.
• Xia Ling and Fu Hua provide background information on the events and characters in the trial.
• Kiana and the others express their frustration and disbelief at the difficulty of the trial, highlighting the challenge they face.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group begins a second playthrough of the Elysian Realm, with Theresa leading.
• Duska Ling reveals she's incorporated various events and lore into the nodes.
• The group reaches the final two nodes on the fifth floor: Unexpected Encounter and Path of Destiny.
• They encounter Elysia in an Unexpected Encounter node, with no combat involved; she gives Fu Hua a small gift.
• In the final boss battle, Elysia easily captures and seals Theresa, draining her energy.
• Kiana and the others fight Elysia's first phase, which is a watered-down version of her true strength.
• Elysia enters her second phase, becoming a specialized bullet-hell attacker.
• Theresa uses her Power of Restraint to clear the crystal clusters quickly, leading to the boss's defeat.

Character Developments

• Theresa's romantic history with Duska Ling is briefly mentioned, showing her past proactiveness.
• Theresa's confidence in her Honkai-devoured form is shattered when Elysia easily seals her.
• Elysia reveals she knows more than one weapon and has extensive experience using Fu Hua's Feather Dust and Durandal's Black Abyss White Flower.

Significant Themes

• The power of restraint (Theresa's ability) is the truest damage against Elysia's Honkai Energy constructs.
• Elysia's mysterious nature and hidden strength.
• The group's growth and improvement in their combat abilities.

Character Interactions

• Theresa and Duska Ling's past relationship is hinted at.
• Elysia's friendly and mysterious demeanor towards the group.
• The group's teamwork and synergy in battle, with each member contributing to the victory against Elysia.

Plot Points and Events

• Theresa asks Elysia about her hidden identity, but Elysia evades the question.
• Kiana asks about Elysia's Insignia, but Elysia keeps it a secret.
• Mei asks about the Elysian Realm's purpose, and Elysia shares her perspective.
• Theresa and the others research the Thirteenth Herrscher after finding a clue in the Elysian Realm trial.
• Fu Hua reveals she knows about the Thirteenth Herrscher's existence but has no information about its authority.
• Theresa suggests exploring dangerous nodes to find the Thirteenth Herrscher's connection.

Character Developments

• Elysia continues to be enigmatic and evasive about her true identity and the Thirteenth Herrscher.
• Theresa shows determination in unraveling the mystery of the Thirteenth Herrscher.
• Fu Hua demonstrates her memory capabilities and reveals new information about the Thirteenth Herrscher.
• Bronya questions why Previous Civilization Herrschers couldn't defeat their Herrscher personalities.

Significant Themes

• The Thirteenth Herrscher's mystery and its connection to the Elysian Realm.
• The struggle between consciousness and Herrscher personalities.
• The exploration of dangerous nodes and the potential risks involved.

Character Interactions

• Theresa and Elysia's playful banter continues, with Theresa trying to uncover Elysia's secrets.
• Kiana, Mei, and Bronya contribute to the discussion about the Thirteenth Herrscher and potential strategies.
• Xia Ling and Elysia discuss the Thirteenth Herrscher in private, with Elysia hinting that the Elysian Realm is the best record of it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kiana and the others decide to explore the Roguelike in pairs to balance safety and efficiency.
• They discover a node leading to an art studio, where they obtain a collectible, the "Key of the Path to the Deepest Place."
• Kiana and Mei reach the boss node on the fifth floor, facing Chijie, who will transform into his artificial Honkai outbreak form in five minutes.

Character Developments

• Kiana shows strategic thinking and leadership by proposing the team-up strategy.
• Mei demonstrates caution but is willing to take risks when necessary.
• Theresa shows concern for Kiana and Mei's safety.
• Xia Ling returns and provides insight into Chijie's boss mechanic.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork vs. Individual Action: The teams explore the Roguelike in pairs, balancing the need for safety and efficiency.
• Risk vs. Reward: The characters weigh the risks and potential rewards of their actions, such as facing Chijie or avoiding battles to obtain collectibles.

Character Interactions

• Kiana and Mei work together to reach the boss node on the fifth floor.
• Theresa and Elysia discuss the battle between Kiana and Mei, and Chijie.
• Xia Ling joins Theresa and Elysia, providing insight into Chijie's boss mechanic and Kiana's fighting style.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kiana and Mei fight Chijie, with Kiana evading and Mei tanking. After 10 minutes, Aponia appears, restrains Chijie, and they proceed to the hidden sixth floor, "The Deepest Place."
• They draw a direct promotion ticket, obtaining Sirin's help.
• Aponia interferes with their powers, forcing a one-on-one battle. Kiana and Mei enter illusions, while Sirin faces Aponia directly.
• Kiana and Mei break their illusions and confront Aponia again. Sirin rejoins them after being temporarily incapacitated by Aponia.

Character Developments

• Kiana's control over her authority improves, allowing her to adapt to Aponia's interference.
• Mei struggles but remains determined to fight Aponia.
• Sirin's pride and overconfidence lead her to underestimate Aponia, resulting in a setback.

Significant Themes

• The power of will and determination in overcoming obstacles (Kiana, Mei).
• The dangers of overconfidence and underestimating opponents (Sirin).
• The consequences of interfering with others' trials (Aponia's treatment of Sirin).

Character Interactions

• Kiana and Mei work together to fight Chijie and later Aponia.
• Sirin's overconfidence leads to a clash with Aponia.
• Aponia shows mercy and understanding towards Kiana and Mei, but deals with Sirin more harshly due to her mischief.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Aponia, the Herrscher of Consciousness, appears after Kiana and Mei's trial to answer their questions.
• She reveals that the Elysian Realm's existence is to record and preserve the life of a specific person from the Previous Civilization.
• Aponia hints that Elysia, the Thirteenth Herrscher, is connected to this person.
• The trial ends, and the girls return to the lounge, where Elysia awaits them.

Character Developments

• Kiana and Mei show determination and resolve, not swayed by the idea of unchangeable destinies.
• Aponia reveals her affection and admiration for the person she recorded, hinting at her past.
• Elysia is revealed to be the Thirteenth Herrscher, and her Insignia name suggests a connection to Xia Ling.

Significant Themes

• Destiny and free will: The characters grapple with the idea of predetermined outcomes and their resolve to shape their own paths.
• Identity: The revelation of Elysia's true identity as the Thirteenth Herrscher raises questions about her connection to Xia Ling and the Previous Civilization.

Character Interactions

• Aponia interacts with Kiana and Mei, testing their resolve and sharing her past.
• Elysia teases Theresa about her curiosity regarding Elysia's connection to Xia Ling.
• Xia Ling laughs at Theresa's reaction to Elysia's revelation, further emphasizing the connection between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Theresa's prejudice against Elysia is dispelled after seeing Xia Ling's trust in her.
• Elysia is revealed to also be a Herrscher, but her powers are not fully explained yet.
• The group starts discussing Elysia openly, and she joins in their conversations.
• Durandal asks Elysia about her figure-maintenance methods.
• Mei discovers a strange node on the first floor, which leads to a scene from their own world.

Character Developments

• Theresa overcomes her prejudice against Elysia and accepts her.
• Elysia continues to display her eccentric and playful personality.
• Mei shows curiosity and determination in exploring the new node.

Significant Themes

• Trust and prejudice: Theresa's change of heart towards Elysia.
• Discovery and exploration: Mei's finding of the new node.
• Acceptance: The group's open discussion about Elysia.

Character Interactions

• Theresa and Elysia: Theresa apologizes to Elysia, and they start interacting more openly.
• Durandal and Elysia: Durandal asks Elysia about her figure-maintenance methods.
• Mei and Elysia: Mei shares her discovery of the new node with Elysia.
• Xia Ling and Elysia: They continue to tease each other playfully.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mei and Kiana enter a node where Mei previously conversed with the Honkai Will.
• They witness the Honkai Will's awakening and corruption process, leading to the creation of the Corrupted Herrscher of Thunder.
• The Elysian Realm's nodes change, presenting new paths and collectibles, hinting at the corruption's influence.
• Mei and Kiana observe the corruption learning emotions from Elysia, Serpent, Griseo, Aponia, and Chijie.
• They discover that the corruption's backup in the real world has been eliminated, causing it to undergo a metamorphosis and acquire a new collectible, "A Step Difference."

Character Developments

• Mei feels guilty for her past negligence and is determined to face the consequences.
• Kiana supports Mei and tries to maintain hope despite the dire situation.
• The corruption demonstrates learning and emotional growth, absorbing emotions like joy, expectation, curiosity, fear, and lust for life.

Significant Themes

• Consequences of past actions: Mei's previous interaction with the Honkai Will has led to the current corruption crisis.
• Learning and growth: The corruption absorbs emotions and learns from its interactions, evolving and changing.
• Survival and desperation: The corruption's backup being eliminated pushes it into a desperate state, leading to its metamorphosis.

Character Interactions

• Mei and Kiana work together to navigate the changed nodes and face the corruption's growing influence.
• The corruption interacts with various characters, absorbing their emotions and learning from them.
• Mei and Kiana discuss their observations and concerns about the corruption's development, trying to maintain hope and find solutions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Corruption is discovered in the Elysian Realm, leading to Elysia's data being erased.
• Theresa returns to find Kiana, Mei, and others missing, and the Preparation Zone locked.
• Kiana and Mei notice that the current ending is narrated differently, focusing mainly on Mei.
• Elysia's standee shatters, granting a new ability when carried.
• The second floor of the trial Elysian Realm has no combat nodes, shifting the perspective to Mei investigating Elysia's death.

Character Developments

• Kiana and Mei grow closer, supporting each other through the trial's emotional challenges.
• Mei becomes more determined to find the truth behind Elysia's death.
• Kiana starts to suspect that the current trial might be based on a real event.
• Xia Ling's mischievous side is revealed as she enjoys teasing Elysia and Kiana.

Significant Themes

• The power of determination and perseverance in the face of despair.
• The blurring line between reality and simulation, with the trial's events feeling increasingly real.
• The exploration of different narrative perspectives and their impact on the story's interpretation.

Character Interactions

• Kiana and Mei's bond strengthens as they support each other through the trial's emotional challenges.
• Xia Ling teases Elysia and Kiana, enjoying their reactions to the trial's events.
• Elysia and Little E's playful interaction with Xia Ling highlights their growing closeness.
• Theresa's concern for Kiana and the others is shown as she watches their trial from outside.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kiana and Mei enter a Wish Fulfilled node where they find paper scraps with familiar handwriting, indicating Kevin's death and the breaking of another Shattered Standee collectible.
• They encounter Pardofelis, who joins their team, allowing them to freely move between nodes in the same column.
• In the Elysian Realm, Chijie is manipulated by Corruption, and Su and Hua face challenges from Chijie and Mobius's death.
• Kiana and Mei witness Chijie's past and his final moments in the Deepest Place.

Character Developments

• Kiana: Shows concern for Chijie and determination to protect the Elysian Realm.
• Mei: Demonstrates empathy for Chijie and understanding of the Herrschers' pasts.
• Chijie: Reveals a gentle side, willing to sacrifice for others, and shows resilience in his final moments.
• Pardofelis: Joins the team, providing useful skills for node navigation.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice: Characters make sacrifices for others and for the greater good (Chijie, Aponia).
• Memory and Identity: Characters grapple with their pasts and identities (Chijie, Elysia).
• Perseverance: Characters face challenges and continue to fight (Kiana, Mei).

Character Interactions

• Kiana and Mei: Work together, support each other, and share their thoughts on the events unfolding.
• Chijie and Corruption: Engage in a battle that reveals Chijie's past and inner strength.
• Aponia and Eden: Share a poignant moment as Aponia communicates with Chijie's residual consciousness and Eden struggles with her decision to leave.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chijie's final moments and his sacrifice are depicted.
• Theresa struggles with the emotional weight of Chijie's death.
• Kiana and Mei enter the third-to-last node, which leads to Vill-V's mind space.
• They encounter Vill-V's split personalities and her memories, including a disturbing experiment.
• A sudden event occurs while they observe Vill-V's final memory before joining the Fire Moth.

Character Developments

• Chijie accepts his fate and finds peace in his final moments.
• Theresa grapples with the emotional toll of the ongoing trials.
• Kiana and Mei remain determined despite the setbacks and enter Vill-V's mind space.
• Vill-V's complex mental state is revealed through her split personalities and memories.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice and acceptance of fate (Chijie)
• Emotional resilience and coping mechanisms (Theresa, Kiana, Mei)
• Complexity and duality of human nature (Vill-V)

Character Interactions

• Chijie and Aponia share a poignant moment as he accepts his fate.
• Theresa struggles with her emotions but remains determined.
• Kiana and Mei support each other as they continue through the trials.
• Xia Ling tries to distract Elysia from Chijie's death by sharing behind-the-scenes stories.
• Kiana and Mei enter Vill-V's mind space, encountering her split personalities and memories.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mei and Kiana are tricked into a trap set by Vill-V's "Extreme Evil" persona.
• Pardo, the cat, is killed by Vill-V, triggering a story sequence where Mei and Kiana witness Pardo's memories of her death.
• Mei and Kiana are imprisoned in Vill-V's mental space, with the goal of being split and trapped like Vill-V herself.
• Kiana uses her authority as the Herrscher of the Void to move freely within the mental space, countering Vill-V's strategy.
• They decide to find Vill-V's location to avenge Pardo, but a time limit is imposed on the stage, and the plot forces them into a new situation.

Character Developments

• Mei becomes more determined and focused on revenge after Pardo's death.
• Kiana demonstrates her resourcefulness and power, using her authority to counter Vill-V's strategy.
• Vill-V's "Extreme Evil" persona is revealed to be cunning and manipulative, enjoying the suffering of others.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of curiosity and recklessness (Mei and Kiana falling into Vill-V's trap).
• The power of friendship and trust (Kiana's unwavering support for Mei).
• The dangers of underestimating one's enemies (Vill-V's true nature and capabilities).

Character Interactions

• Mei and Kiana's bond strengthens as they face adversity together.
• Mei and Vill-V's conflict escalates due to Pardo's death.
• Kiana shows concern and support for Mei, offering to take responsibility if their plan goes awry.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mei and Kiana encounter Vill-V's Id, who reveals she's been watching them and can see Kiana, unlike other characters in the story.
• Vill-V's Id explains that she's been in a deep slumber for over fifty thousand years and that the Vill-Vs are her consciousness split-offs.
• She reveals that Extreme Evil sacrificed her area to allow the final Id (Vill-V's Id) to survive and remain hidden.
• Vill-V's Id tells Mei and Kiana that Herrschers have a way to defeat Corruption and that Pardo can still be revived.
• She tasks them with defeating the other Vill-V (Extreme Evil) and then defeating Corruption.

Character Developments

• Vill-V's Id: Shows a more human side, revealing her age and personality. She's strategic, mischievous, and has a sense of guilt about the upcoming plot.
• Mei and Kiana: Their mood improves after learning about the potential revival of the Herrschers and the possibility of defeating Corruption.

Significant Themes

• The complexity of Vill-V's mind and consciousness.
• The importance of backdoors and hidden elements in the story.
• The potential for redemption and revival.

Character Interactions

• Vill-V's Id interacts with Mei and Kiana, providing information and guidance.
• Xia Ling and Elysia discuss the plot and Xia Ling's amusement at Theresa's antics.
• Theresa celebrates the potential revival of the Herrschers with bitter melon juice.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The team faces a powerful boss node on the third floor, guarded by Raucous Armaments and supported by Id Vill-V.
• The boss, "Extreme Evil" Vill-V, is revealed to be a manifestation of Id's past self, imprisoned for her radical ideas.
• Id and Extreme Evil engage in a philosophical conversation, with Id revealing that Extreme Evil's true nature is not pure malice but a manifestation of her confidence and pride.
• Id buys time and restores her erased personalities, preparing for a final confrontation with Extreme Evil.

Character Developments

• Id: Shows understanding and acceptance of her past self, Extreme Evil. She takes responsibility for her actions and prepares to face the consequences.
• Extreme Evil: Reveals a hint of vulnerability and uncertainty, questioning her true nature and past.
• Mei and Kiana: Display teamwork and determination in facing the powerful boss, showing growth and adaptability.

Significant Themes

• Identity and self-discovery: Id and Extreme Evil grapple with their identities and the true nature of their existence.
• Redemption and responsibility: Id accepts responsibility for her past actions and seeks to make amends.
• Teamwork and perseverance: Mei and Kiana demonstrate their commitment to overcoming challenges together.

Character Interactions

• Id and Extreme Evil: Engage in a tense yet introspective conversation, revealing their shared past and understanding.
• Mei and Kiana: Work together to face the powerful boss, showing trust and reliance on each other.
• Id and Mei/Kiana: Id entrusts Mei with the task of taking Extreme Evil to Eden, showing faith in Mei's capabilities and intentions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Vill-V reveals she anticipated the current situation and is preparing to send everyone out of her mind before her memories disappear.
• Xia Ling and Elysia discuss Vill-V's past encounter with Extreme Evil, which might have happened earlier than they thought.
• Elysia and Vill-V play a game where they guess each other's plans, with Elysia successfully guessing Vill-V's intention to send a letter to her past self.
• Vill-V explains the true nature of the Origin and the Origin Herrscher, revealing that Xia Ling has been using Vill-V's Origin power all along.

Character Developments

• Vill-V shows her strategic planning and anticipation of the current situation.
• Elysia demonstrates her cleverness and ability to read people, successfully guessing Vill-V's plan.
• Xia Ling shows concern for Vill-V's well-being and seeks Elysia's assurance about Vill-V's past actions.

Significant Themes

• The nature of the Origin and the Origin Herrscher, and how Xia Ling has been using Vill-V's Origin power.
• The relationship between Vill-V and Elysia, and their mutual understanding.
• The consequences of Vill-V's actions and the potential sacrifices involved in her plan.

Character Interactions

• Vill-V and Elysia engage in a game of guessing each other's plans, showcasing their understanding and connection.
• Xia Ling seeks Elysia's assurance about Vill-V's past actions, highlighting their trust and friendship.
• Vill-V and Elysia discuss the nature of the Origin and the Origin Herrscher, revealing their shared knowledge and understanding.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Vill-V reveals her plan to Xia Ling and Elysia: extract Origin power from Xia Ling to create a storybook and a set of clothing for Xia Ling, which will be components of the Zeroth Divine Key—the Origin Key.
• Mei and Kiana encounter Corruption on the Fourth Floor, who reveals her plan to become Elysia and seize control of Kevin's Weapon—Model 666 to prevent her own elimination.

Character Developments

• Elysia shows her care and love for Xia Ling by feeding her data and allowing her to choose Elysia's appearance.
• Corruption displays her cunning and manipulative nature, using the Herrschers' data to provoke Mei and gain an advantage.

Significant Themes

• Love and care (Elysia's actions towards Xia Ling and Little E)
• Manipulation and deceit (Corruption's actions towards Mei)
• The struggle for power and survival (Corruption's desire to become Elysia and control Kevin's Weapon)

Character Interactions

• Elysia and Xia Ling: Elysia feeds Xia Ling her data, allowing Little E to choose Elysia's appearance, showing her love and care for Xia Ling.
• Corruption and Mei: Corruption provokes Mei by displaying the Herrschers' data as puppets, aiming to manipulate and gain an advantage in their battle.
• Mei and Kiana: The two discuss and analyze Corruption's psychology and plans, showing their understanding and support for each other.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kiana and Mei encounter Corruption in a node, who brings them to a Ferris wheel and then to an island with sealed memories.
• They realize they're in a node called "Narrow Encounter" and must fight Mei and Sakura, with a mysterious "Faded Miss Fairy" as a special support unit.

Character Developments

• Mei shows distress and anger when provoked by Corruption, but maintains composure and executes a plan to signal for help.
• Kiana struggles with the idea of fighting Mei and Sakura, showing concern for her allies.

Significant Themes

• The theme of identity and mimicry is explored through Corruption's impersonation of Mei's friends.
• The struggle between maintaining composure and reacting to provocation is seen in Mei's interactions with Corruption.

Character Interactions

• Kiana and Mei work together to understand and navigate the node's challenges, supporting each other emotionally.
• Mei and Corruption engage in a tense exchange, with Mei trying to stall and Corruption attempting to provoke her.
• Kiana and Mei express concern and unease about the upcoming battle against Mei and Sakura.