Elysia, Griseo

After yesterday's confession, no one grew distant because of each other's identities. On the contrary, they became even closer.

Considering the team had too few members, Elysia decided to give it a new name.

"How about calling it the 'Flame-Chaser Squad' for now?"

No one refused Elysia's suggestion. After all, it was only a name.

"Oh, right. I have another friend who wants to join our squad too. My dear Elysia, come on out."

"I sincerely apologize for disturbing everyone." A beautiful woman with wine-red hair slowly stepped forward, her every movement radiating elegance as she greeted them.

Although the squad no longer lacked combat power, who could turn down a wealthy woman with a beautiful singing voice?

Naturally, no one objected. There was no need for Elysia to fight anyway.

Elysia explained that after the Seventh Eruption, Elysia had received psychological treatment in the Flame Chasers. Her doctor had suggested she ease her mind through entertainment such as stage plays. Later, she met a girl as beautiful as a flower—namely herself, Elysia.

Elysia thanked everyone and said she could provide financial support for their operations.

This was indeed good news for Mobius and Vill-V's laboratories.

Before that, though, it would be best to let Elysia meet Himiko. But considering Himiko was undergoing surgery to remove the Herrscher Core, Yoshikage Kira did not bring it up in a hurry.

Watching everyone ask Elysia for autographs like fans, Yoshikage Kira smiled faintly.

Three days later, at Mobius Laboratory.

"Since you've joined our squad, you need to meet her." As he spoke, Yoshikage Kira pushed open the laboratory doors.

"Cangxuan, look, a handsome guy is here! And the one behind him is... Wah! It's Elysia! A living Elysia!"

"Keep shouting like that and Doctor Mobius will scold you, Danzhu."

Hearing the door open, Mobius emerged from the operating room.

"She's recovering well. She can already get out of bed and walk around. Whatever it is, let's talk inside." With that, Mobius stretched lazily, displaying her stunning figure before Yoshikage Kira.

"Klein, make me a bowl of instant noodles."

"Understood, Doctor."

Yoshikage Kira gestured for Elysia to enter the operating room. Curious to see the person she absolutely had to meet, Elysia walked in.

Choosing to give the two some room to talk, Yoshikage Kira did not enter. Catching the smell of instant noodles, he frowned.

"Doctor Mobius, do you eat this stuff every day?"

"What? These are specially made by our laboratory, not the cheap instant noodles sold outside."

Yoshikage Kira raised an eyebrow and sighed.

"Let me use the kitchen."

"I don't have any vegetables here."

"I thought this place didn't even have a kitchen."

Mobius shrugged noncommittally.

"Reporting in! I volunteer to go buy vegetables!" Danzhu raised her little hand and eagerly volunteered.

"Go quickly and come back quickly." Without waiting for Mobius to speak, Yoshikage Kira instructed Danzhu. She immediately grabbed Cangxuan and ran out.

"We're the same kind of people." Mobius suddenly remarked.

"In what way?"

Mobius stared into Yoshikage Kira's eyes for a long while without speaking.

"Nothing."

"Oh, right. Pardo is coming too."

"..."

"Aren't you going to introduce those two lively ones?"

"Hehe, I thought you already knew them. They were both introduced by Blanca, so why don't you ask them yourself?"

As she spoke, Mobius walked to a room and said gently, "Griseo, get up and prepare to eat."

The door opened, and a cute little girl with sky-blue hair rubbed her eyes, seeming to have just woken up.

"She is Blanca's child. Because of her physical condition, she is currently living at my institute."

"Big brother, are you Yoshikage Kira?" Griseo looked up at Yoshikage Kira and tilted her head as she asked.

"You know me?"

"No, but Brother Cosmo and Sister Desideria always talk about you."

Yoshikage Kira nodded and said nothing more. However, Griseo seemed very interested in him, staring at him as though she wanted to see something within him.

"Mm, delicious, delicious! It's all mine, all mine!" At the dining table, Danzhu wolfed down her food, afraid someone would snatch it from her.

"So, how long have you been eating instant noodles?" Yoshikage Kira looked at Danzhu, then turned his gaze to Mobius.

"Only two months. Are young people these days really so unable to endure hardship? Besides, my instant noodles are specially made by me. They're very nutritious. Right, Griseo?"

"Brother, Griseo doesn't want to eat instant noodles." Sincerity was always the ultimate weapon, and Griseo's words broke through Mobius's defenses.

"Uh, Doctor's instant noodles are still very tasty..."

"Hmph, Klein understands me after all. How could ordinary meals compare to my specially made instant noodles?"

"Klein, just eat. You never make a sound once you start." Danzhu teased.

"Hmm? Danzhu, haven't you been talking a little too much lately? Isn't all this food enough to shut your mouth?"

"Wah, Doctor Mobius, I'm sorry! Your instant noodles are the best!" Danzhu pleaded with Mobius.

"So, how did the two of you talk things out?" Yoshikage Kira turned his gaze toward Elysia and Himiko.

"Mm... I have no intention of blaming Miss Himiko. Becoming a Herrscher was not something she chose. The outcome of the incident was merely a tragedy for everyone."

"Mm, that's good."

"So, Griseo, what color is Yoshikage Kira in your eyes?"

"Griseo can't see clearly."

"Oh? Interesting. It's nothing. Go to sleep now."

"Good night, Sister Mobius."

"Good night, Griseo."