Chapter 107
[B: Apponia.]
[C: Pardofelis.]
[D: Kevin.]
Raiden Mei: "... Vill-V, you seemed to have said earlier that your performance was safe?"
I don't believe you for a second; you're a really bad Magician.
Mei knew that although she was a bit immature and reckless in the Previous Era Elysian Realm, her power was far greater than that of the current Mei.
The magic show that managed to take down the Mei Vill-V, you actually have the nerve to say it wasn't dangerous?
Kiana: "Vill-V, you don't actually like those [zero-risk] magic tricks like high-altitude unprotected bungee jumping or turning people into the dead, do you?"
No wonder Vill-V said her magic was safe and reliable, with zero mistakes so far; even Elysia gave her high praise.
Those who make mistakes should have grass growing several meters high on their graves by now.
Vill-V: "Of course not. What you're describing are just low-level acrobatics. My magic performances are extraordinary, breathtaking art!"
Raiden Mei: "I'm increasingly feeling that the Previous Era Elysian Realm is a dangerous place."
What are you talking about? Are there no normal people among the Thirteen Flame-Chasers?
Kevin is a madman, Cosmo is a silent boy, Apponia is a great riddle teller, Elysia is a wicked woman who likes to touch horns, and Vill-V, who just joined the group, is a person with a split personality...
Being around these people, Raiden Mei felt that the Mei from the Previous Era Elysian Realm would eventually go mad herself.
"For Vill-V to be dramatic, it's inevitable that the audience will gasp and be amazed. But to achieve the reverse spiral effect, I certainly won't let the lovely audience members not even have a chance to express their feelings."
Vill-V: "So, Miss Mei, you can rest assured about your safety."
Raiden Mei: "I'm not at all at ease. Your magic has gotten to the point where I need someone to come and rescue me."
Pardofelis: "I remember the last time Sister Mei challenged Brother Jie, she was saved by Sister Nia. Could it be the same this time?"
Chakravartin: "Apponia, you meddlesome thing, you deserve to die!"
Upon hearing the name Apponia, a Chakravartin who had been silent for so long began his daily rage once more.
Theresa: "Chakravartin are back again, but since you can save people from Chakravartin Calamities, can't Apponia save people from Vill-V too?"
Vill-V: "Oh, it was just a magic show. I just wanted to make Miss Mei look shocked and incredulous. How could it be about saving someone?"
No matter how much Vill-V explained, they didn't believe a word she said.
If there's no danger, why would Apponia, hiding the Deep, bother to come out and save someone? Remember the last time she came out to stop Chakravartin? If she had been any slower, Mei would probably have been reduced to ashes.
Pardofelis: "Maybe it's Sister Elysia. Sister Nia has already saved Brother Jie once."
Elysia: "Hmm... I guess it's Apponia!"
[Correct answer.]
Raiden Mei: "Apponia again?"
Even Raiden Mei suspected that Apponia, who had given herself a ten-day prophecy, was being too kind to her, as she had actually come to her rescue twice.
Elysia: "Because of Apponia's ten-day prophecy, she certainly won't let Mei enter the [death] state before you get close to the answer."
Chapter 177 Concept Card - Architectural Construction
The last time Apponia saved someone from Chakravartin, it was for the same reason: the prophecy's validity could not be interrupted until Mei found the answer.
As for whether Vill-V's magic would kill Raiden Mei, how could Elysia not know?
Vill-V's magic, the Signet of Helix, is not something you can experience easily.
Elysia: "The spiral magic is fraught with danger without you even realizing it, but Mei, you really are a mischievous girl. Apponia has saved you at least twice in ten days."
Raiden Mei: "..."
Mei couldn't refute it; that chuunibyou's ability to court death was somewhat beyond her expectations.
[Congratulations to Elysia for receiving the reward: Concept Card - Building Structure.]
[Description: After use, it allows you to replicate a room to your desired scale within Death Space. Large-scale operations can only construct one unit at a time.]
Theresa: "This thing is like... a property deed for Death Space?"
Developing industrial units in a place called the Death Space, a place that houses the dead, where every inch of land is precious, is essentially like obtaining a land ownership certificate.
Danzhu: "There's such a thing? Oh, I have to admit the Death Space really needs to be expanded."
Cang Xuan: "There's not even a general store inside, let alone an amusement park or a seaside villa, except for Pardo's shop."
Fu Hua: "..."
My two little darlings, the system pulled you into the Death Space in the hope that you would change the timeline of the Previous Era and Deliverance from disaster.
I didn't send you two here on vacation!
Pardofelis: "I strongly suggest that Sister Elysia open an amusement park, or at least give us some more space to play. It's too close by, and every time Brother Jie gets angry, I'm afraid he'll burn my tail."
Sakura: "Chakravartin, you've caused Pardo a lot of trouble!"
Chakravartin: "Huh? That little cat, doesn't it know to stay away from me?"
Elysia: "Yes, it's time to expand. I also agree with Pardo's suggestion of an amusement park."
Fairy Amusement Park, Elysia has even come up with a name for it.
Elysia: "But I think this card should be more powerful. Since it's a manifestation of the concept of Death Space, that means it can increase the theoretical buildings, right?"
Elysia: "Like a candy house floating in the sky, a river full of cotton candy, and birds flying overhead that are chicken stew with mushrooms..."
[In theory, any building of normal complexity can be built as long as it doesn't exceed practical limits.]
Theresa: "This, this works too! Then I want the whole thing to flow with bitter melon juice, and the house to be a bitter melon pancake!"
Kiana: "Auntie, stop dreaming. This is a treatment only found in Death Space."
Theresa: "Well, never mind then."
While I envy the setting that the houses are all made of bitter gourds, going to Death Space for that reason really shows Theresa I am.
Elysia: "This sounds like an amazing tool. If [Expert] Vill-V uses it, she'll definitely be able to build a really useful experimental workshop, right?"
Vill-V: "Oh? My dear audience member, you seem to have a rather unique opinion. Could it be that you're so captivated by my performance that you'd like to gift me a huge theater?"
Elysia: "Mmm, I'm really looking forward to Vill-V's performance!"
The Pink Fairy handed the Concept Card to Vill-V, then revealed a fox-like smile.
Elysia: "It would be even better if the [Chef] could be in charge of the meals from now on."
Vill-V: "I didn't expect you to be such a greedy spectator, but for the sake of my magic workshop, I'll have to grant your small request."
The Setsuna Vill-V caught the card, a dazzling white light flashed in the Death Space, and then a building began to reassemble at a visible speed.
[Designated building: Vill-V's Experimental Workshop; estimated construction time: 30 minutes.]
Inside the Death Space, a massive workshop building is slowly rising.
Unfortunately, apart from Vill-V and Mobius, not many people paid special attention to this kind of laboratory-like place.
Chakravartin glanced at her, Ying nodded and turned to leave. Pardofelis was thinking about the internal structure and looking for a convenient path to get supplies. Elysia was clapping and cheering, while Su squinted and remained silent.
[In the scene, Raiden Mei is asking Vill-V about the undeveloped areas of the Previous Era Elysian Realm and the things the Deep.]
"I understand. It seems you can't help me, but I can still try my luck. Pardo, let's go."
Raiden Mei took a step to leave, but Vill-V blocked her way from behind.
"Please wait a moment, have you forgotten something? The grand finale hasn't started yet."
"Sorry, I'm short on time."
"No, no, no, you'll be interested. Although I think this format is too outdated, there's no way around it; it's part of my job."
Under Raiden Mei's bewildered expression, Vill-V raised her hands, making a grand opening gesture.
Then Mei could see was darkness.
"Alright, ladies... oh, it seems there are no gentlemen. Well then, open your eyes wide, the most magnificent part of the performance is about to begin!"
As Vill-V's voice ended, Raiden Mei could see nothing until the clock's pattern appeared in her mind and the hands began to turn.
"Reversing meaning, subverting common sense, creating illusion with reality, and forging miracles with the unknown."
"The curtain has been drawn tight, and listen to the cheers of the gears meshing!"
"Behold this spiral of contradictions and perversions!!!"
The hands on the clock spun rapidly, and when Mei opened her eyes, she found that she seemed to have something in her hand.
If she understood correctly, Vill-V was expressing goodwill just now.
There seems to be no danger.
"Consider it a special gift for this performance. I never mistreat my audience. By the way, based on what I know, you wouldn't mind having one more person come along, would you?"
Vill-V looked at the road ahead.
"Although this chaos wasn't strictly my doing, we've been together day and night, so I must know more about it than others."
"Ahem, well, Sister Vill-V, Sister Mei already has a well-funded guide, so there's no need to trouble you."
Pardo reminded her, fearing that Vill-V would steal her business.
"Oh, I see. Pardo, you're as shrewd as ever, selling one invitation and earning an extra security fee."
"Ahem, keep your voice down, Sister Mei heard me perfectly."
Two unscrupulous merchants, both aware of each other's schemes, whispered amongst themselves, while Raiden Mei, standing nearby, gradually sensed something was amiss.
"And Sister Vill-V, since I'm the guide, wouldn't it seem unfair if I included you but didn't charge you separately...?"
In Raiden Mei's senses, Pardofelis's voice gradually faded until Mei even fainted.
Chapter 178 Pardo is going to Mei
Vill-V: "Pardo, you're getting more and more cunning. You're even trying to charge double the guide fee, when I know Elysian Realm better than you do."
Pardofelis: "Hehe, Sister Vill-V, you can't say that. Let's keep things separate. I'm responsible for leading the way and acting as a guide, so how can I not charge a fee?"
The Herrscher of Reason, "So that's how it is? I've learned something new!"
In other words, you can only collect one fee for selling something to one person, but you can collect two fees for selling the same thing to two people.
Herrscher of Sentience felt he had sniffed out a business opportunity and found the secret to wealth!
Raiden Mei: "Um... isn't anyone worried about me? I've passed out."
Although she knew she was probably alright, seeing her just standing there and then inexplicably faint still made Mei's heart pound.
Are all the Flame-Chasers monsters?
She was standing there perfectly fine, and then suddenly she just collapsed for no reason. Doesn't that mean if Apponia wanted to kill her, she wouldn't even know where the other person was?
Elysia: "If I'm not mistaken, Apponia was saving you."
Raiden Mei: "?!!"
Kiana: "Save Mei, but no one attacked Mei just now?"
Himeko Murata: "There's another possibility: someone has already made their move without Mei, or even us bystanders, noticing."
Almost immediately, everyone turned their gaze toward Vill-V.
Pardo doesn't have that ability, then the culprit must be Vill-V was with Mei at the time!
Vill-V: "It's just for show. The Signet of Helix is always so complex and mysterious. I assure you, Miss Mei, as my audience, will be perfectly fine after watching my performance."
Raiden Mei: "..."
In other words, should Vill-V have acted the moment she gave her the Signet of Helix?!
In the scene, Raiden Mei is unconscious. She doesn't know how long she has been asleep, but she feels her consciousness gradually returning.
It feels like a lifetime ago.
People who have ever been in a coma often have this feeling: consciousness returns to the body in an instant, but the perception of time seems very dulled.