The Little Su Was Spirited Away by Elysia

The Pink Fairy Lady's implication was quite clear.

Since the only real successor here has agreed with [[Ashes]]'s words, she naturally has no reason to deny it, given that it is an illusory existence that is itself a memory.

Of course, this doesn't mean Elysia didn't find this incredible.

If she weren't a memory entity but her true self, her feelings and thoughts would likely be much deeper. As for her specific reactions...

Yeah, they'll probably be even more curious.

Raiden Mei responded simply to these words that were almost a compliment:

"I'm not denying [[Ashes]'s ] words, but I'm not so magnanimous as to readily agree with them either."

"But as you said before, Su Qing'an, who was successfully resurrected, is no longer someone I can measure with my understanding and logic. Judging him by universal standards, Elysia, you've been pinching the face of a god the whole time."

Elysia glanced away guiltily for a moment, but quickly rallied, staring confidently into the other's eyes, and said loudly:

"Mei clearly pinched Xiaosu's cheeks too! We're accomplices no matter how you look at it."

Raiden Mei had no intention of arguing with this person, and simply continued:

"Therefore, under these special circumstances, it's better to believe it's true than not to believe it's not true."

"After all, whether [[Ashes]] is telling the truth or not, we'll know once we go outside and see for ourselves."

If the outside world is no different from before, and it's just that I've lived through a world where I didn't exist for half a year, then what [[Ashes]] said is undoubtedly false.

If it were completely reversed, the answer would be obvious.

Assuming the girl had a choice, she would certainly prefer to return to her original world and, as the real and definitively existing Raiden Mei, merge into the corresponding orbit and continue her life.

However, even if the self that exists here now is just an illusion that appeared because of Su Qing'an, it seems like a good choice.

Raiden Mei recalled the words the other person left behind at the end of that world line, and her lips curled slightly.

If her existence is an illusion, then she is Raiden Mei whose timeline has been intercepted.

Somewhere, somewhere unknown, there must still exist the real Raiden Mei will shoulder her original responsibilities and obligations and walk towards the predetermined path. As for herself here, she no longer needs to think about the worries of the past, and can wholeheartedly treat this miraculous meeting that transcends life and death.

Xiao Su.

Isn't it cute?

She said softly:

"After letting Xiao Su rest for a while, I will take him out of this Sea of Quanta."

"According to [[Ashes]], the outside world may no longer be the same timeline as before. There may be a body of Su Qing'an inside it. As long as he returns to his own body, he can get rid of his current state, which is almost like that of a child."

Upon hearing this, Elysia showed a hint of reluctance and said:

"Sigh, that means such a cute Su Qing'an will disappear."

"Mei, are you really willing to do this?!"

Raiden Mei hesitated shamefully for a moment before speaking seriously:

"There's nothing I'll miss."

Pink Fairy Lady sighed:

"Terrible, Mei, you're such a heartless girl."

She continued:

"Do you plan to tell the other Flame-Chasers about this?"

Raiden Mei replied:

"To be honest, I don't think it's necessary to inform the other Flame-Chasers."

"Regarding the issues with Hua's memory, meeting with Xiao Su while she's in an abnormal state might not be foolproof. Besides, the Class President has already chosen a fixed time to delete and rewind her memories, so whether or not she tells her is meaningless."

"As for the rest of the Flame-Chasers, knowing this news is of no use to them."

Thinking of this, she took out an earring from her bosom and continued:

"I did promise Mobius that I would give this earring to [[Ashes]]. It seems to be part of Mobius's memory. And with [[Ashes]] gone, it seems the only way for me to keep my promise is to give it to Su."

"If that's the case, it seems more convenient to let them meet and talk directly."

Elysia thought for a moment and guessed:

"If she were to see Su Qing'an now, something very bad would probably happen."

"At least, I think that Mobius's original plan to take over your body will be revived. After all, the return of Su Qing'an, who symbolizes [infinity] and [immortality], proves that her obsession and past are not meaningless, and may even make her more paranoid."

"A self-centered and stubborn girl like Mobius might be less concerned about whether the Sea of Quanta is an illusion or not, which might actually be more interesting to her?"

"Hmm, while that's part of her charm, it does cause a lot of trouble sometimes."

Raiden Mei sighed:

Are you sure it's sometimes, and not all the time?

The Pink Fairy Lady smiled, neither confirming nor denying it, and instead asked:

"So Mei, do you still want to keep your promise to Mobius?"

"You'd better think this through. She can be very persistent. That's just how snakes are. Since they're animals that don't succumb to death, they'll try their best to overcome any difficulties they face."

"As for the outcome, nobody knows what it will be like."

Raiden Mei said calmly:

"[[Ashes]] said that even in her incomplete state, Little Su still has no rivals before the Finality, while the Mobius existing here is merely a memory entity, or even just a bubble born from his existence, so she can't cause much of a stir."

"Moreover, for me, the risk is not high enough to make me default."

Elysia smiled, blinked, and whispered:

"That's what makes Mei so charming. A girl who tries her best to keep her promises is wonderful no matter how you look at it. I support your decision."

As the Pink Fairy Lady spoke, she couldn't help but peek at the boy's sleeping face through the glass of the side door. Her voluptuous yet slender figure seemed to be stirring with desire, and her pale pink pupils seemed to be sparkling with little stars. Her face was full of the urge to sneak in and cause trouble while he was away.

Seeing this Raiden Mei said quietly:

"Although I won't give you the chance, I'll still remind you, Elysia, don't disturb Xiao Su's sleep during this time."

Upon hearing this, Elysia showed a hurt and aggrieved expression. She pouted and said pitifully:

"Mei, how could you think of me like that?"

Raiden Mei remained unmoved and said calmly:

"If you're not, then swear you won't."

The Pink Fairy Lady blinked, instantly abandoning all pretense, and leaned closer, smiling sweetly.

"Congratulations, you guessed right! That's exactly the kind of person I am."

She said confidently:

"But Xiao Su is so cute, what's wrong with letting people look at him a little longer? I won't disturb his sleep. Look, he's become like a little kid now, maybe he still needs an older sister like me to tell him bedtime stories and take good care of him."

Raiden Mei said calmly:

Even if it's like you say, one person is enough.

She didn't realize there was anything wrong with what she said, and continued:

"Elysia, you'll definitely be unable to resist touching Xiao Su inappropriately."

Elysia was filled with righteous indignation, and she said angrily:

"You pinched his cheek before, Mei. It's not something a good girl does to cry foul."

Raiden Mei said calmly:

"Stop being unreasonable, Elysia. I'd rather leave Xiao Su in Sakura's or Eden's care than put her in your hands. I always feel like you're capable of doing something unexpected."

The Pink Fairy Lady stared wide-eyed and said in an incredulous tone:

"Mei! How could you be prejudiced against someone as cute and charming as me?"

Raiden Mei remained silent for a moment, feeling at a loss for how to explain such a question that didn't need explanation.

Isn't this prejudice? Don't you realize that?

Elysia found a way to save face for herself, her cheeks puffed out slightly, and she sighed again:

"But if it's you, Mei, even if I have a prejudice against you, I still like you a lot. After all, it's rare to find a girl as cute as me."

The girl replied coldly:

Even if you praise me, I won't let you take care of Xiao Su.

She frowned and said:

"I'm going to check if there's been any change to that main gate, and see if it still leads to the outside."

Before the Pink Fairy Lady could even show a joyful expression and shout "Yay!", a devilish voice followed closely behind:

"Elysia, come with me."

Elysia's expression froze upon hearing this, a hint of disappointment in her eyes. She sighed and said:

"Mei, your passionate pursuit is suffocating me."

But the pink-haired girl seemed to have thought of something, and quickly relaxed, revealing a bright smile. She said with great seriousness:

"Hmm, Mei, are you reminding me that we're already at the level where we hold hands to go to the bathroom? It's a little annoying, but it's also something to be happy about."

Raiden Mei sneered, this time not even bothering to respond. She simply grabbed her arm, dragged the talkative Pink Elf out of the room, leaving Little Su fast asleep on the bed.

This Golden Courtyard is theoretically located underground within the World Serpent, and the gate the girl spoke of is the only passage to the upper level.

For the past six months, everything here seemed to have acquired an immortal quality. Even when the Herrscher of Thunder pushed his power to its limit to create a dangerous and terrifying attack, the bricks did not show the slightest crack.

Raiden Mei had been puzzled by this before, but after learning the whole story, she could roughly understand why. If everything here was a time axis that had been cut off, then before Su Qing'an truly woke up, time inside was practically frozen.

While Herrscher possess the potential to destroy civilizations and the power to directly annihilate a main city, they are powerless against rule-level constraints and limitations; pure violence cannot shake the solidified spacetime.

Besides, if all of that is true...

Her existence and power are nothing more than a ripple here; no matter how much she surges, she cannot cause any harm to the sea that surrounds her.

At this very moment.

The girl gazed at the door that had been sealed for two years.

What is called a portal is actually just an empty and transparent wall.

From the World Serpent Headquarters to the Sea of Quanta, one must first go underground, pass through the sacrificial site, and walk through a dark passageway, without any gates or portals to block the way.

Therefore, in theory, as long as one can attempt to go out without encountering any obstacles, one can directly reach the outside world.

For the past six months, Raiden Mei has come here almost every day to try to leave, but each time she has failed, blocked by an invisible wall. She took a deep breath and stepped forward.

This attempt was as simple as unscrewing a Coke bottle cap. The girl vaguely realized that she had easily passed through the transparent wall that should have been there and walked into the dark passageway. She was silent for a while, and when she looked straight ahead, she could still vaguely see some light.

Raiden Mei's eyelashes drooped as she sensed the emotions that were involuntarily welling up in her chest, overwhelmed with a mix of feelings.

The joy and relief, and the comfort of escaping from a confined space, go without saying. What is even stronger is the feeling of emptiness and bewilderment.

She has always been an intelligent and sensitive person.

The fact that the invisible gate opened for this reveals that what [[Ashes]] said was true.

The reason is simple: everything here, including himself, was created passively while Su Qing'an was unconscious. Therefore, this place can only be the Sea of Quanta, and can only be this fixed area.

Raiden Mei cannot walk into areas that do not exist, just like a game character cannot walk into a map that has not yet been designed.

After Su Qing'an Awakened, her existence expanded like a game map as the programmers worked overtime.

That's why the invisible wall dissolves on its own.

Since the area ahead is no longer non-existent, there are naturally no longer any limiting conditions.

I am an illusory being.

This possibility, which Raiden Mei seemed to accept with equanimity earlier, still had a certain negative impact on her as it seemed to be gradually implemented.

In the past, the girl would have thought of returning directly to the World Serpent headquarters to find out how much the outside world had changed in the past six months, to ask the white-haired girl she cared so much about if she was still healthy, and to fulfill her past duties in carrying out the mission to fight against the Honkai.

She has her own convictions and visions, people she needs and people who need her, clear direction and goals, and a sense of responsibility and destiny that she can carry through her entire life.

But now, all of that has vanished, like a jigsaw puzzle torn to pieces, leaving no interest in piecing it back together, and no foundation for obtaining the complete picture.

Raiden Mei wants to help Su Qing'an return to normal and find the happiness he deserves, but she also feels an involuntary sense of melancholy about her own situation.

The young girl is not the worldly-wise Bronya of the post-Colombian era; she lacks the maturity and composure that comes with age.

As a young lady with a relatively normal background, Raiden Mei lacks the resilience and passion to endure hardship that Kiana has experienced a fictional life, possesses.

As for Satou Yunona, whose real life is almost equivalent to experiencing five deaths, this is even more true.

There are always some things in this world that cannot be overcome or ignored simply through awareness and faith.

She is strong and self-aware, yet she still finds herself prone to moments of self-doubt, which saddens her deeply.

But this only lasted for a few minutes.

Raiden Mei quickly composed herself. She calmed her mind and tried to continue walking forward. Now that she was certain that the path ahead was open, she naturally wanted to explore where the road would lead.

As for Elysia, since she is a memory of the Sea of Quanta, it is not convenient for her to go out.

Therefore, the girl walked alone through the dark and hazy passage. The lightning in her hand flickered, dispelling the surrounding darkness. She used her power to manipulate the magnetic field and extend it with Honkai Energy to reach the front, but it was as if she had fallen into a valley that was devouring everything. There was no echo, and it was difficult to determine the specific range that could be walked.

Raiden Mei stepped out of the dark passageway. She lowered her hands, letting the lightning extinguish, and the outside light brightened, blurring in her clear pupils. Before her lay the long-unseen sacrificial site, but unlike before, beyond the rather vast environment lay deep vortexes and a boundless ocean.

She murmured to herself:

"Outside, is it the sea?"

"No wonder the information transmitted by electromagnetic wavelengths is so chaotic and without echo. If the Sea of Quanta is located deep in the ocean, it would indeed cause such a result."

This means that no barrier has been set up in the area above; otherwise, the electromagnetic field would only sense being bounced back and would not extend to the outside area.

For Raiden Mei, this means that she can leave this Sea of Quanta and reach an unknown outside world whenever she wants.

In the past, she might have been eager for this.

But now, the girl only plans to wait for Su Qing'an to get some sleep before meeting with him and Mobius; she no longer feels the joy and excitement of escaping her cage.

She glanced at the blue whales swimming outside and the misty, shimmering water; this bizarre and fantastical scene was indeed a rare sight.

What [[Ashes]] said can almost be verified as true; there is probably a body of Su Qing'an in the outside world, and Fu Hua who was there to Awakened.

Following this logic, basically as long as Fu Hua herself is found, Su Qing'an's body can be found indirectly, or at the very least, some related information can be obtained.

A pang of guilt welled up in Raiden Mei's heart, and she whispered:

"I'm sorry, Class President, I'll bring Xiao Su to see you after I've fulfilled my promise to Mobius."

After speaking, the girl walked back to the Golden Courtyard without hesitation.

All that remained was an empty space where no one was waiting and a note with a smiley face drawn on the ground.

Her face was somewhat dark. She used her magnetic field to collect the item in her hand, and her gaze lingered on the writing on it.

[I'll take good care of Su-da, Mei, you should rest well for a day.]

[The person who left the letter is a lovely, lively, and dazzling girl, like a blooming flower.]

I'm recommending a book.

Introduction: It is said that dreams and reality are opposites.

Asagami Shinku, who closed herself off due to her childhood experiences, possesses an inexplicable and astonishing affinity in her dreams.

A mysterious traveler who walks between demons and humans; a Demon Slayer Corps swordsman with an inhuman body who bears the burden of slaying demons; a top-tier powerhouse who repeatedly dodges the line between curse master and sorcerer...

Despite doing a lot of trivial things, I actually made quite a few friends, and my interpersonal relationships even started to become distorted.

Asagami Shinku had no idea that her dream-real account would one day merge with her real-life alternate account.

She is withdrawn and irritable, and has to face the reality of being harassed by countless enthusiastic friends who imagine that something has happened to her.

"I've already said I haven't lost my memory, haven't been brainwashed, and have no reason to put on a villainous face. This has always been my personality... Are you guys deaf?! Get the hell out of here!"