Elysia, Griseo

[After yesterday's confessions, no one felt distant from each other due to their identities; on the contrary, they grew closer.]

[Considering the small number of people in the team, Elysia decided to give the team a new name.]

"How about we call ourselves the 'Heroes Squad' for now?"

Everyone agreed to Aili's request, as it was just a name.

"Oh, right, I have a friend who's also joining our team. My dear Elysia, please come out."

"I'm truly sorry for intruding." A beautiful woman with wine-red hair slowly stepped out, exuding an aura of nobility with every movement as she greeted everyone.

While the team wasn't lacking in combat power, who could refuse a rich woman with a beautiful singing voice?

Naturally, no one objected, as Elysia wouldn't need to fight anyway.

Elysia explained to everyone that after the Seventh Honkai, Elysia underwent psychological therapy with the Flame Chasers. The doctor suggested she find solace through entertainment like watching stage plays. It was then that she met a girl as beautiful as a flower, herself—Elysia.

Elysia expressed her gratitude and offered financial support for their endeavors.

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

However, before that, it would be good for Elysia to meet Himiko. But considering Himiko was undergoing surgery to remove her Herrscher Core, Yoshikage Kira didn't rush to mention it.

Seeing everyone asking Elysia for autographs like fans, Yoshikage Kira chuckled softly.

Three days later, Mobius's laboratory.

"Since you've joined our team, you must get to know her." As he said this, Yoshikage Kira pushed open the laboratory door.

"Cang Xuan, look, a handsome guy is here. And the one behind him is… Wow, wow, wow! It's Elysia, the living Elysia!"

"Be careful not to get yelled at by Doctor Mobius if you shout like that, Danzhu."

Hearing the door open, Mobius walked out of the operating room.

"She's recovering well and can already get out of bed and walk. Let's talk inside if you have something to discuss." Mobius stretched, her proud figure on display in front of Yoshikage Kira.

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

"Understood, Doctor."

Yoshikage Kira gestured for Elysia to enter the operating room. Elysia walked in curiously, wanting to see who this person she had to meet was.

To give the two of them space to communicate, Yoshikage Kira didn't go in. Smelling the instant noodles, he frowned.

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

"What? This is specially made in our laboratory, not some inferior instant noodles from outside."

Yoshikage Kira raised an eyebrow and sighed.

"I'd like to use the kitchen."

"I don't have any ingredients here."

"I thought you didn't even have a kitchen."

Mobius shrugged noncommittally.

"Report! I request to go grocery shopping!" Danzhu raised her small hand, volunteering to buy groceries.

"Go and come back quickly." Yoshikage Kira instructed Danzhu before Mobius could speak. Danzhu immediately grabbed Cang Xuan and ran out.

"We're the same kind of people." Mobius suddenly said out of the blue.

"In what way?"

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

"It's nothing."

"Oh, right, Pardo is coming too."

"……"

"Aren't you going to introduce those two clowns?"

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

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

The door opened, and a cute loli with sky-blue hair rubbed her eyes, seemingly just waking up.

"This is Blanca's child. Due to health issues, she's currently living at my research institute."

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

"You know me?"

"No, but Cosmo and Desideria always mention you."

Yoshikage Kira nodded and didn't say much more, but Griseo seemed very interested in Yoshikage Kira, staring at him as if trying to discern something from him.

"Munch, munch, it's so good, it's all mine, all mine." Danzhu wolfed down her food at the dining table, afraid someone would take it from her.

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

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

"Brother, Griseo doesn't want to eat instant noodles." Sincerity was always a killer move. Griseo's words broke through Mobius's defenses.

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

"Hmph, it's Klein who understands me. How can ordinary food compare to my special instant noodles."

"Klein, you just eat them, and you won't say a word," Danzhu quipped.

"Hm? Danzhu, you seem to be talking quite a lot lately. Can't all these dishes even shut your mouth?"

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

"So, how did you two's discussion go?" Yoshikage Kira turned his gaze to Elysia and Himiko.

"Um... I don't mean to blame Miss Himiko. Becoming a Herrscher wasn't her choice. The outcome of the incident was just a tragedy for everyone."

"Mm, that's good then."

"How is it, Griseo? What color is Yoshikage Kira in your eyes?"

"Griseo can't see clearly."

"Oh? Interesting. That's all. Go to sleep now."

"Goodnight, Sister Mobius."

"Goodnight, Griseo."