Chapter 97

[Himeko didn't pursue further studies. She keenly sensed that no matter how much she studied, An Yu's opinion of her wouldn't change in the slightest.]

[He was a pure, thoroughgoing opportunist.]

[She began to control her emotions, becoming warm and cheerful towards others, exuding the aura of a big sister.]

[She quickly rose to prominence, rapidly gaining momentum thanks to her impressive knowledge and learning speed.]

[To this, An Yu simply told her: Don't reveal his name; just call him Mebius.]

[Why is he called Mebius? Just to create a connection with Mobius. Whether it's useful or not is hard to say, but they're both aliases anyway, so it doesn't matter.]

[An Yu is not prominent within this organization, and her reputation is far less than that of Himeko.]

He's more like a brick; you always see him used as a scrap in various large projects.

[An Yu and Mobius's relationship wasn't particularly good, but considering that Mobius didn't really have many close friends, their relationship was considered quite good in comparison.]

[But he was indeed not well-known; he was neither outstanding nor mediocre, just average. It felt like everyone knew him, but when people talked about friends, they wouldn't think of him.]

After meeting Mobius, An Yu became busy again, but this time she was no longer busy with what he called useless preparatory literature.

"You also want humanity to evolve?"

Himeko spoke softly. The room was brightly lit. She sat to one side, her hair occasionally ruffled by the breeze from the window, carrying a faint fragrance.

"I don't want to, but what Mobius is researching will indeed have a great use in the future."

Still driven by that familiar self-interest, Himeko chuckled softly, lying down beside him and quietly watching the man's unchanging youthful appearance, as if forgotten by time.

"Would you say that what I'm doing counts as... adding fragrance to someone's life?"

She rested her chin on one hand, her soft hair cascading over the table. She had just showered, and the faint scent of shower gel lingered on her skin.

An Yu was too lazy to answer such a meaningless question.

Don't you like it?

Are you even a man?!

Himeko can be really desperate sometimes.

"It will be very troublesome after it's over."

An Yu's answer was as simple as ever.

Any new bonds formed during the levels add pressure to an already stressful life.

Himeko lowered her eyes. "I won't bother you, and I'll take care of it myself."

"Then let's not do what we're doing now."

She clenched her fingers again.

What if the first person to do this?

"It's just as troublesome."

Will you kick her out?

There was no reply again; Himeko chuckled softly through gritted teeth.

Volume 1: Chapter 143, Section 142: You say you're the first one?

A few weeks later, the two were seen walking together on the street, seemingly oblivious to the hustle and bustle around them.

"Someone is watching us."

Perhaps due to her childhood experiences, Himeko is always exceptionally sensitive to other people's emotions.

Even some non-human beings.

"Ignore it."

An Yu didn't care; after all, Himeko was indeed quite famous here, so it was normal for her to be the center of attention.

"She's been following her."

Himeko looked at the empty area, then gazed thoughtfully at the sky.

"What does it look like?"

An Yu's heart tightened. Could it be Elysia? He had been keeping an eye on her movements; she should be in the First Laboratory right now, definitely not here.

"It doesn't have a specific form." Himeko's tone remained calm. "It's more like... a pure 'Honkai' aura."

Her expression was usually so indifferent; I wonder where she learned it from.

An Yu paused for a moment.

"He seems... to have no ill intentions, like a 'good person'," Himeko added.

"Then it isn't."

An Yu hadn't forgotten that there was definitely more than one mastermind behind this, and the information directly revealed by these masterminds was utterly unreliable.

Himeko didn't ask any more questions. After all, the two of them were on the same side, spending every day together. They were equally indifferent to strangers and equally able to feign enthusiasm. In comparison, the Honkai were definitely outsiders.

Suddenly, after spotting two beautiful girls in the distance, the two stood in front of a food stall, blending into the crowd and becoming completely inconspicuous.

Who are you afraid of?

Himeko took a small bite of the candy, then handed the remaining half to An Yu, intending to keep doing so.

An Yu could only take one bite.

"It can't be Mobius, since you've always gotten along well with her, so it can only be... Elysia."

Although that's what she said, Himeko remained calm and didn't look in that direction at all, as if she had no curiosity whatsoever.

"She'll ruin your plans?"

An Yu nodded gently.

Having finally managed to infiltrate the Fire Moth, and participated in various projects, all I need to do now is follow the steps to learn all the necessary knowledge before the story ends.

There is no need for him to take the risk of being exposed. As for Ji Zi 5⊥→§6parameter¤→"er⊥&:...

It doesn't matter. An Yu had no impression of Himeko from beginning to end. She was supposed to be a supporting character anyway, and her talent was indeed inferior to Mobius'.

"Do you need me to kill her for you?"

Himeko took a skewer from another stall, took a satisfied bite, and then handed it to An Yu, intending to keep doing so.

You can't do it.

An Yu's tone remained light and casual. As long as Elysia didn't fall into self-doubt, her strength was definitely sufficient.

Could she be the goddess in Prophecy?

"It should be troublesome; there's no need to provoke her."

[An Yu seems to be afraid of Elysia?]

[This discovery stirred a twisted excitement within Himeko, which was quickly overwhelmed by intense displeasure.]

[An Yu shouldn't have anyone to fear! He should always maintain that detached indifference, disdainful of everything in the world, only occasionally revealing a hint of helpless indulgence when facing himself because of past entanglements!]

[He should maintain an omnipotent tone, only showing a rare hint of human emotion in his eyes when he's feeling self-loathing, and then casually complaining about his lack of talent, completely unconcerned about whether the two of them might get too close when they're together!]

[But she won't cause trouble. If she does, given An Yu's cold personality, she'll definitely cut ties decisively.]

5. [However, trouble has come knocking on our door.]

[For Elysia, Himeko herself seems to be a force worth trying to win over.]

[Himeko, of course, wouldn't run away from it; she never thought she was inferior to anyone.]

Lu said, "I feel like Himeko is a little different."

This was also the first time that Elysia had met Himeko, who was still growing up. In the past, she rarely had time to pay attention to Himeko.

Only after experiencing growth once before did she truly set her sights on these people.

It seems... Himeko is a little different from the rumors. She doesn't seem as enthusiastic and cheerful as before, yet she also seems more enthusiastic and cheerful than the rumors suggest, as if she's suppressing some intense emotion.

Second, "Did we know each other in the past?"

"Yes, that's right, I've been looking forward to this meeting for a long time."

Elysia readily agreed, smiling sweetly.

Himeko squinted; Elysia and An Yu seemed to be two extremes in personality.

"Let's cut to the small talk, Elysia. After all, someone as busy as you wouldn't come here unless it's important."

Why would someone visit a temple without a reason? Does Himeko even understand Divine Land literature?

Elysia muttered a couple of things but didn't take them to heart. She then began to enthusiastically explain her dreams.

After all... Himeko is a genius too, so it's normal for her to know a bit about Divine Land culture. Not to mention, this is the Fire Moth, the center of the world, where talented people from all over the globe join.

"You mean, you want to improve social morality?"

Himeko chuckled softly, not mocking, but simply wanting to laugh.

"Yes, I've always felt that the world shouldn't be like this. The world could have become a better place, but because of our neglect and inattention, it has become the way it is now."

"Fool, "Himeko wanted to say, but if Elysia was the goddess of Prophecy, it seemed normal for her to think that way.

What do you want to do?

"First, we must abolish those evil human experiments."

Elysia's eyes lit up.

[The First Honkai 3rd was as rampant as ever. Elysia still doesn't know who the Seven are. The Herrscher of Reason seems to have been born out of thin air... unlike other Herrscher who were awakened by humans.]

[The Second Honkai erupted in a completely unexpected location, but its destructive power was significantly reduced. Elysia felt as if she had found the key to clearing the game.]

[The idea that humans will become the kind of humans they aspire to be, and the kind of humans the cocoon aspires to be, doesn't seem to conflict.]

[Her relationship with Himeko quickly became close, and this time, Kalpas took the initiative to step forward and bear the blame.]

Kevin joins the Fire Moth and gets along well with Elysia, but they are fundamentally at odds on many political issues... yet they are genuinely good friends in private.

[Like I said before, Elysia, if I listen to you completely this time, then I'm the one who...] He just wants to win against An Yu once, then let this civilization clear the game, and be the savior.

[The Third Honkai Impact was still relatively minor in its destructive impact. The world's population remains large, and various disasters continue to occur, but the Honkai did not result in a catastrophe that was unacceptable to humanity.]

[Himeko became Stigmata Warriors. She returned home and challenged An Yu again, but still couldn't defeat him. Her anticipated strategy of humiliating and belittling her indifferent elders failed.]

[What should have been a thriving situation, with Himeko even willing to play along with their games.]

[Until she discovered that Elysia seemed to have been searching for someone all along.]∈(¨~`-¤

Volume 1: Chapter 144-143 Here, I will kill Elysia, only here.

"You seem to have been... looking for someone, Elysia."

Himeko felt as if she had grasped the key to a problem, but she quickly dismissed it in her mind. How could that be?

Elysia and An Yu's lives have clear patterns; how could they possibly have spent every day together in the past?

Upon hearing this, Elysia's eyes crinkled into a smile, tinged with nostalgia. "Yes, he was a very special boy. His name was An Yu, and he played the violin exceptionally beautifully."

She paused, as if lost in memories, and then recounted, "Besides that, he also likes racing cars, is very good at spot shooting, and always makes sarcastic remarks or looks disgusted, but he still helps you solve your problems."

"Sometimes youthful and impetuous, sometimes old-fashioned, a guy... someone you'd never forget once you'd spent time with him."

Although the An Yu in dreams are often more heartless, they are certainly unique.

Elysia sighed.

Himeko's expression stiffened.

"He is very gentle with his family, but he is distant and even indifferent to others. Most of his conversations are just perfunctory, but he doesn't make others feel disrespected."

Elysia thought for a moment and then added.

Himeko's expression gradually turned grim.

What do you mean? He used to race cars, actively participate in sports activities, and has been playing violin trebles for you... right? ≯∩

Most importantly, wasn't he always gentle and mild-mannered, instead of that indifferent, goofy dog-like demeanor?

Then she was right. Even An Yu would show a gentle demeanor, but the man's reaction wasn't towards her, but towards Elysia.

"You two are very familiar with each other?"