An Unexpected Encounter

"Feng, have you been bothered by Vincent's matter lately?" Elysia looked at Zhu Yufeng, who was silently practicing shooting alone.

In the past few days, Zhu Yufeng has significantly increased his training volume, while his time with the other trainees has decreased.

Zhu Yufeng put down his sniper rifle, turned to look at Elysia who was looking at him with concern, and sighed softly, "Maybe..."

"That's not your fault at all, Brother Yu Feng," Pardo said. "After all, Brother Yu Feng, you yourself didn't even know you had Companion Honkai Beast ..."

"Yes, it shouldn't be my fault." Zhu Yufeng looked at Pardo. "It shouldn't be... but in the end, it was all because of me. Vincent's sacrifice was not meaningless, but it shouldn't have happened in the first place."

"But your current state is really not right," Sakura said. "Excessive training is not doing you any good at all, Kaede."

Zhu Yufeng remained silent. For the past few days, he had felt that there was something he couldn't understand. He had been thinking about this matter. He felt that he could have done better, but the largest destruction since his rebirth was caused by him.

He began to feel lost, and suddenly realized that he seemed to have become somewhat withdrawn.

But he himself didn't know the reason, so he could only increase the amount of training and try to fill his time with training. As long as he trained more, he wouldn't think about it so much.

But this isn't a solution... Elysia and the others started to worry, saying that something was definitely wrong with their current situation.

Seeing the conflicted expression on Zhu Yufeng's face, Elysia suggested, "Since we don't have anything going on lately, how about we go see Eden's concert? I haven't seen Eden in ages~"

"Does Sister Eden have any performances recently?" Pardo tilted her head.

"Hmm... let me see, there it is, it's in Puglia, on the Italian Peninsula."

"Puglia?"

Zhu Yufeng's expression turned very strange at that moment.

Elysia asked, puzzled, "What's wrong? Is there a problem, Maple?"

Zhu Yufeng remained silent for a moment before speaking, "That's Lilith's hometown..."

Elysia: "..."

Wouldn't you call this shooting yourself in the foot?

Pardo: "..."

Lily... Lilith's hometown?

Sakura wore a thoughtful expression. If they couldn't comfort Feng, could Lilith do it? But if Lilith wasn't reborn, would it be inappropriate to approach her so abruptly? No... just thinking about the scene of Feng approaching Lilith made her heart ache again.

Zhu Yufeng rubbed his temples and said, "I haven't been feeling well lately. If it's Eden's song... it might help me. After all, music is always the most touching thing."

"So, Brother Yu Feng, aren't you planning to go find Sister Lilith?" Pardo asked somewhat cautiously.

"No, I don't plan to," Zhu Yufeng replied. "I only plan to watch Eden's performance. There's no need to see Lilith right now..."

To be honest, he probably didn't dare to see Lilith, after all, the person he felt most guilty towards in his previous life was Lilith, and now he didn't know how to face Lilith.

So, just like he had avoided Elysia in his previous life, he chose to run away.

As long as you don't see it, you won't think too much about it.

Besides... not only does she not have memories of her past life, but her fiancé is still alive. Why is he bothering her? Is he just causing her trouble?

However, since the topic had already shifted away from his own condition, it was easier to change the subject. Zhu Yufeng continued, "Speaking of which, it seems like Kosma has been avoiding Disaster these past few days?"

"Indeed... Sister Daisy didn't seem to have any complaints. She told me that's how Amo was supposed to be," Pardo said.

"How about we invite Kosma and Disaster to join us this time?" Elysia suggested. "Hmm, I remember that Kevin and Su are also fans of Eden, let's invite them too."

"Then it's settled. I'll try to ask Hen to help us arrange a great viewing spot. I also need to dress up nicely; I can't just show up to my beloved Eden like this~" Elysia said as she left. "Hmm, it's been so long since I was reborn and I haven't contacted Eden. Eden she won't be upset with me?"

Zhu Yufeng smiled helplessly. There was nothing that could be done. In order to ensure that the information about the Fire Moth was not leaked, no one could contact the outside world casually.

Just like this time when they were preparing to participate in Eden's performance, each of them needed to write a letter of commitment to the higher-ups of Fire Moth and wait for their approval.

Although Zhu Yufeng felt that the letter of commitment was just a formality.

Mobius and Vill-V are considered dangerous by the higher-ups, and they cannot leave the Fire Moth at will, not because they are afraid of leaking secrets, but for the safety of others.

So it's likely that neither of them will be able to leave this time, and whether they're even interested in the performance is another matter.

The approval from higher-ups came quickly, and Hen also helped get tickets for the performance. The group immediately packed their bags, boarded the plane, and headed to Puglia.

Kevin originally wanted to bring Mei along, but Mei insisted on discussing the Time Dragon with Mobius, so he had to give up.

As for Qianjie, no one expected him to appreciate any music, since he's currently on missions to exterminate Honkai Beast.

For him, fighting is just a daily routine.

Upon arriving in Puglia, Elysia immediately went backstage to find Eden before the performance.

Eden was somewhat surprised to see Elysia come to find him. "Elysia, what brings you here?"

"Of course I'm here to hear my good Eden sing~ I haven't seen you in so long, you're not angry with me, are you?" Elysia smiled playfully, "And let me tell you, I also brought Maple along this time."

"Maple?" Eden was taken aback, then smiled. "Have you... resolved your differences?"

"Hmm..." Elysia's beautiful eyebrows drooped down. "Although it's true that she has solved it, all Feng can think about right now is fighting against the Honkai."

"If it is him, then that is indeed the case." Eden's smile held a hint of helplessness. "Elysia, resolving the misunderstanding is naturally the first step in repairing the relationship, so you don't need to rush."

Elysia pouted. "But Kevin keeps urging Maple to go see Lilith whenever he gets the chance."

"Kevin?" Eden narrowed his eyes and comforted her, "Elysia, don't be discouraged. You have to believe that the connection between you and Feng is not that distant. On the contrary, Feng may actually know you better than I do."

Elysia said with some distress, "You think so too, right? Although I did find out when I had a long talk with Maple that he seemed to really understand me, it's just... I don't understand him enough."

"It's alright, Elysia," Eden said. "There's plenty of time, isn't there?"

Elysia nodded, then smiled and stepped forward to hug Eden: "Mmm, you truly are my good Eden ~ I feel like I have endless confidence again!"

"Miss Eden, the son of the House Lancotte and his fiancée, Miss House Attagina, wish to see you." The agent's voice came from outside the door. "Are you available now?"

Atajina?

Elysia froze. That surname... could it be Lilith? Wait, the fiancée of the House Lancotte? Thanks to Kevin, she was starting to have PTSD.

Since there's a fiancé named Lilith, then it shouldn't be Lilith.

After all, Lilith never mentioned having any fiancé.

Eden also showed a surprised expression. She knew more Elysia; in her previous life, she had heard that Lilith Atagina possessed exceptional musical talent, and this person who came this time must be Lilith herself. Did she also possess memories? As for her fiancé... she hadn't heard of him either.

"Let them in," Eden said.

The door opened, and a blond, sunny boy and a silver-haired girl entered the lounge one after the other.

Elysia's pupils contracted slightly, but she quickly regained her composure and her expression returned to normal. There was no mistake, it really was Lilith.

The blond boy bowed slightly first, then said, "Adams Rancourt, thank you very much, Miss Eden, for taking the time to meet with me and my fiancée even though you are meeting with your own friends. Thank you very much."

Lilith's gaze lingered on Elysia for a moment, then she smiled and said, "Lilith Atagina, nice to meet you. Miss Eden is just as elegant and graceful as she is in the poster. I just didn't expect Miss Eden to be so beautiful. I feel a little ashamed of myself."

Eden replied with a smile, "Miss Lilith, you flatter me. Your beauty is as stunning as the moon. Please sit down, Miss Lilith, and Mr. Adams. May I ask what brings you here today?"

Adams and Lilith sat down one after the other. Although they were sitting on the same sofa, Elysia noticed that Lilith deliberately kept a distance between herself and Adams when she sat down.

Could it be... that Lilith actually doesn't like her fiancé? No wonder she never mentioned Adams after joining the Fire Moth.

"It's like this, I wrote a piece myself, but I feel there are some discordant parts, so I hope Miss Eden can give me some advice." Lilith's voice was gentle, which surprised Elysia and Eden again, because in their memory, Lilith had never spoken like this before.

Such a soft and weak way of speaking... Is this really the Lilith they know?

Then Lilith took out a stack of drafts from her bag and handed them to Eden. Eden took the drafts from Lilith and looked at them carefully.

Lilith then turned her gaze to Elysia and said softly, "I haven't asked your name before. Could you please tell me your name?"

Elysia was taken aback. The Lilith in front of her was so different from the Lilith she remembered that she was finding it hard to adjust. Nevertheless, she smiled and said, "Hello, I'm Elysia. It's nice to meet you. Besides, we're both beautiful girls, so there's no need to use honorifics~"

"Ah, so that means I can be your friend?" Lilith's voice held a hint of surprise. "Elysia... I remember that name. Isn't that the name of the Elysian Realm in the story? It's so beautiful..."

"This woman is really something!" Elysia thought to herself. She could see and feel that Lilith was saying this from the bottom of her heart.

It made her a little embarrassed.

She replied enthusiastically, "It sounds nice, right? I came up with this name myself! Of course, I also like being friends with pretty girls!"

"Thank you so much." Lilith reached into her bag and took out a delicate hair clip. "As a token of our friendship, I would like to give this to you."

Adams was somewhat surprised. "Lilith, I remember that was your favorite hair clip, wasn't it?"

Lilith replied with a smile, "It's alright, Adams, after all, I really like this Miss Elysia..."

Adams then fell silent.

Elysia was even more surprised. In response to Lilith's kindness, she reached into her bag and used Honkai Energy to create a crystal flower, which she then took out. "I'm sorry, I didn't bring anything as a souvenir today. You won't mind this crystal flower, will you?"

Lilith's smile became even more alluring, "No, I like it very much, thank you, Miss Elysia."

Alicia smiled and said, "We are all friends, so there is absolutely no need for such honorifics."

While the two girls were talking, Eden had already finished looking at all the scores for the piece and handed it to Lilith: "Miss Lilith, what did you want to express by writing this piece? Although the overall melody of the piece is low, it is not sad. The whole piece is full of loneliness and struggle. If I had to say something, it would probably be these few places where the pitch might need to be lowered a bit."

Adams was even more confused. A somber mood? Loneliness? Was the piece Miss Eden mentioned the same one Lilith had played before?

Lilith took the draft from Eden, looked at it carefully for a while, then stood up and bowed to Eden: "Thank you very much for your guidance, Miss Eden. This piece is an impromptu composition I made after reading a certain work."

Lilith glanced at the antique clock on the wall of the lounge again. "Speaking of which, it's almost time for you to go on stage and sing, so we'll take our leave now."

Adams quickly stood up and bowed to Eden: "Thank you for taking the time to speak with Lilith."

Watching the two figures disappear, Elysia and Eden exchanged a glance. To be honest, this Lilith was completely different from the Lilith they knew.

Elysia was also secretly observing her Adams, Adams. When she was talking to Lilith, Adams was initially observing the lounge, but then he kept looking at Lilith. It was clear that he Lilith very much.

However, he seemed completely unaware that Lilith had no feelings for him, because in Elysia's observation, although Lilith would occasionally look at Adams and smile at him, there was no emotion in her eyes.

It was as if they were just putting on an act.

"If it's Feng, could he know some inside information?" Elysia wondered to herself. Although she was somewhat jealous of Lilith and Zhu Yufeng's close relationship in the previous life, that didn't stop her from being friends with Lilith. They were both beautiful girls; wasn't it normal to make friends? Putting aside Lilith's behavior in the previous life, Elysia actually quite liked Lilith. Although the sense of disconnect between her and the Lilith in her memories made her a little uncomfortable, she could still feel that Lilith's emotions were genuine when she spoke to her.

Sigh, I really want to ask Lilith what happened... Oh well, asking Maple won't change anything~