The First Herrscher, Herrscher of Human: Ego.

Elysia had nothing to tell Kevin, but she believed that if anyone could support humanity toward a future without Honkai, that person would be Kevin.

However, Elysia had one last request, a question that Kevin had always refused to answer.

"Kevin, if you shed tears, will they freeze?"

"..."

"Oh... I was just asking, don't actually cry... try to act more like a boy, okay?"

When Elysia saw that Kevin was really crying, she was at a loss for what to do.

"But thank you, now... I know the answer."

Elysia's voice was gentle, yet tinged with regret.

"Look, it really does freeze... But it's so warm... Ah... I wish this moment could last forever."

Even the strongest person couldn't hold back their tears when they heard Kevin shed them.

They had thought that with Elysia's death, Eden would weep, and Kevin would be strong.

But the plot took an unexpected turn.

Eden, who loved Elysia the most, bravely accepted Elysia's departure, while Kevin was usually the coldest, shed tears because of Elysia's death.

Sakura wiped the tears from her cheeks.

She noticed something strange.

Elysia would grieve for the death of others, but when she saw her own end, her eyes would only redden, and she would even have a bright smile on her face.

"Elysia ..."

Sakura is afraid that one day Elysia will be driven mad by Yaqing's knife.

"I'm fine, Sakura, I'm really happy..."

Elysia had run out of tissues, so Sakura quietly handed her hers.

Elysia accepted it, thanked her, and explained her meaning.

"I'm really touched to see everyone's concern for me..."

Elysia's delicate body trembled uncontrollably.

"No need for that, Elysia. We believe in you, just as you believe in us."

"Eden said gently."

"I never expected that someone as icy as Kevin would actually shed tears."

Little Knowledge sighed.

"This precisely demonstrates that Kevin still cherishes his companions."

Fu Hua sighed.

Before this scene, if someone had told her that Kevin in the story would shed tears, Fu Hua would never have believed it, even if she were beaten to death. But when she actually saw it, she felt it made perfect sense.

This is the magical place.

However, Fu Hua seems to have forgotten one thing: Kevin also shed a tear when May died.

(Puya:...)

Now that things have come to this point, they seem to understand Kevin's obsession. Just experiencing all of this would drive a normal person to madness.

How did Kevin become so obsessed?

This was their original idea.

Now it's gradually becoming, how did Kevin become so obsessed?

"Alas, the Elysian Realm is truly a sinful yet romantic place."

Although the words have completely different meanings, Su put them together without creating any sense of disharmony.

Mei couldn't help but glance at Kevin.

Suddenly I remembered that I seemed to have seen pictures of people shipping Kai and Ai online, not just Kai and Ai, but also Snake and Ai, Sakura and Jie, Kai and Su, Jie and Ya, etc.

Those who ship couples will never care how weird their couple is.

"Kevin, I will never say you're obsessed again."

Little Knowledge said solemnly.

"If I had to go through everything you went through, I might be even more obsessed than you."

Kevin breathed a sigh of relief.

The banquet was drawing to a close, and despite her reluctance, Elysia knew she had to bring it to a perfect end.

Elysia has another request: if, in the distant future, anyone sees Herrscher like her, they should try their best to tell her, and she will be very happy.

Because she will know that people in the future will no longer have to face such difficult choices as they do now.

Because she will know that the footprints they left in the world will eventually become a guiding light for someone else in the future.

"Tragedy is not the end, but the beginning of hope. Only humans think this way, and only humans can turn such a belief into reality."

Elysia paused, her tone filled with tension and unease.

"So, please tell me, at the end of this story... did I... become a [human]?"

["Certainly!"]

The people in the audience said.

The four people answered her question in turn.

Tonight, there are no Herrscher here, for the one who lies here, the one whose name will be sung for generations to come, is the noble and proud warrior of the Moth Chasing Fire, the creator of the Thirteen Flame-Chasers, the flawless one— Elysia!

["Thanks."]

The person on stage said.

"Finally, it's time to say goodbye..."

Elysia sighed, knowing she would die a grand death bathed in light.

"Because I am Herrscher, I might be able to do it. But because I am human, I can definitely do it."

"Then, my friends, my confidantes, my most important companions... Elysia's farewell must be dazzling and beautiful, so... please, one last time—say goodbye to me!"

Elysia slowly faded away under everyone's gaze, her tearful smile a story worth remembering.

Then, the stars began to rotate.

Only Aponia could see the threads of fate slowly disappearing into nothingness, as if a pair of hands arranging the stars were erasing the predetermined future.

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Chapter 585 The First Herrscher, the Herrscher of Human.

They were all stunned by what they saw.

They had assumed Kevin would kill Elysia, and though they felt helpless about it, the plot proved them wrong.

Prejudice in people's hearts is a mountain.

The obsessed Kevin left too deep an impression on them. No matter the cost, humanity will definitely defeat the Honkai. Therefore, some people believe that after Elysia becomes the Thirteenth Herrscher to bring hope to humanity, Kevin will turn on his former teammates.

But the truth is that Elysia committed suicide. She did not commit suicide for death, but to bring new hope to humanity.

Tragedy is not the end, but the beginning of hope.

After a brief silence, thunderous applause erupted from all over the world.

"..."

Everyone stared in disbelief at Elysia's final act.

They finally understood why this chapter was titled "To Elysia".

"So that's how it is. The traitor Mobius was referring to was never Elysia who betrayed us, but rather she betrayed the Honkai..."

Kevin breathed a long sigh of relief.

Even he had doubts about whether he would actually turn on his teammates.

No matter the cost, humanity will surely...

"As the Thirteenth Herrscher, Elysia's powers have never been revealed, but I think... I think I know."

Mei was so amazed by Elysia's storyline that she murmured to herself.

The biggest difference between the Previous Era and the current civilization is that there are no Herrscher who fight for humanity. Elysia is the biggest exception. She was born Herrscher, but she has humanity. She is an Angel, but she is willing to fight for humanity.

"Sister Mei, what exactly are Sister Elysia's powers?"

Pardo asked, her eyes red.

"I guess... it's human **."

Everyone was stunned by Mei's words.

The Thirteenth Herrscher's powers are already very mysterious, and coupled with Elysia's combat strength and the power of her restraint and corruption, everyone is guessing that the Thirteenth Herrscher's powers must be extremely terrifying.

But Mei took a different approach, offering an unexpected guess—something everyone possesses, something no one takes seriously.

Human nature.

"That makes sense. If it's Elysia's power, it can explain why she was the only Herrscher in the Previous Era who could retain her humanity, and it can also explain why the Herrscher in the current civilization would fight for humanity."

Vill-V was quick-witted, and after May's reminder, she immediately realized what was going on.

They left behind a seed called hope, enabling future Herrscher to break free from the prison of Honkai and no longer be puppets on strings.

"... So... it's because of me...?"

Elysia's red-rimmed eyes couldn't hide the surprise on her face.

She never expected that Yaqing would assign her such an important role, even though she had only casually mentioned that she wanted to become Herrscher like Kiana and the others.

"Compared to Kevin, Elysia, you... are more like a savior."

"Eden said softly."

Even Kevin couldn't help but nod in agreement.

"Kevin, he's practically become a villain now, tsk tsk. If it weren't for the Elysian Realm, I would definitely think Kevin is a madman, but now..."

Sakura clicked her tongue.

It's unlikely that anyone could believe they wouldn't break down after experiencing everything Kevin went through, and would still be able to help the next civilization survive the Honkai.

In short, their inner world has changed.

How did Kevin become so obsessed?!

"Sigh, I finally understand why Kevin was so insistent on getting Mei to join World Serpent."

Su sighed.

The claim that Kevin had taken a liking to Mei because she resembled Mei was just a joke circulating online. Many people speculated that he was attracted to Mei's status Herrscher, especially since Kevin had previously invited Walter Yang, who was also Herrscher.

Now the explanation is finally clear: at that the Last Banquet, because of Elysia's last request, Kevin remembered it, and for fifty thousand years, he never forgot it.

"Whether it's a real-life story or not, Kevin believes that he must keep his promises. In his own words, it's a man's promise."

Mei's smile was full of love and tenderness.

Kevin scratched his head sheepishly.

"Like those hot-blooded idiots?"

Sakura tilted her head.

The last time she saw a personality like that was in those action-packed manga, where the protagonists were willing to give their lives for a promise.

Sakura remained silent, only relentlessly unleashing her killing spree.

Kevin's smile froze instantly.

The stars in the sky seemed to freeze in time.