Chapter 164

[The Memory Body Mobius lies on the ground, its face covered in shadows, while the projected Mobius seems to have endless things to say, wanting to express what has been suppressed in its heart for many years.]

"Why is that? Everyone dies eventually, don't they? So why am I clinging on? For the first time, I'm starting to doubt myself."

"Stupid!" the Memory Body cursed.

"Sounds stupid, right? But that's not the stupidest part. I never imagined that it would be Elysia would finally bring me to my senses."

"Her death made me realize something."

Those who act out of fear, without knowing where they are headed.

It was only then that Mobius realized that while he was mocking them, he had also become one of them.

"I never realized that I was actually a failure."

"At that moment, I finally heard another voice within myself, telling me that only death is eternal. You must understand that too, right?"

The projected voice of Mobius suddenly became weak.

"I never imagined that the phrase 'on my deathbed' would one day be used to describe myself."

"Of course, if I wanted to, let alone mere Honkai Beast and Honkai zombie, even the Herrscher of Finality might not be able to completely kill me."

"That's not convincing, is it? He's clearly on the verge of death."

"I don't need to explain to you that even if civilization is destroyed and the land beneath my feet ceases to exist, as long as time hasn't reached its end, I still have the possibility of being resurrected."

But she was tired of it.

Infinity possibilities are Convergence towards a predetermined end; the Finality come, and everything will become a desolate wasteland of ignorance.

Theresa: "Perhaps... this is what they mean by 'a dying man's words are the best.'"

Mobius, who yearned for Infinity and relentlessly pursued immortality, ultimately came to his own conclusion, severing his own future and reaching the end of Infinity.

Such an ending inevitably feels dramatic.

Himeko Murata: "Spring goes and autumn comes, withered trees bloom again; everything in this world is constantly evolving and renewing itself. How can humankind truly live forever?"

Elysia: "Hmm... Although I'd like to remain silent at this moment, I have to say something. Mobius's understanding of humanity is different from most people's."

To master the laws of nature, to manipulate the birth and death of all things, to rewrite the laws of nature, to negate the weakness of humankind, and to discard the decaying shell of the body.

Mobius, who extended his path toward Infinity, naturally had a different understanding of humanity.

Himeko Murata: "But didn't she die in the end? That means Mobius acknowledged her human identity and chose to end her Infinity."

Bronya: "But why would it be Mobius who betrayed Mobius?"

Bronya couldn't understand it; Bronya always felt that things weren't that simple.

Theresa: "Bronya, you idiot! The Memory Body Mobius tried to take Mei's body, but Mobius stopped him. Isn't that Mobius betraying Mobius?"

It's a bit of a mouthful to say, but the headmaster's meaning was very clear.

Bronya: "..."

When Bronya heard Theresa call her stupid for the first time, Bronya didn't know how to feel.

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Seele: "Sister Bronya isn't stupid at all. Sister Bronya very capable; she can help Seele with many things."

Veliona: "Hmm..."

Even Veliona didn't oppose Bronya this time, but nodded in acknowledgment of the other's guess.

Intuition, along with her heightened awareness of snakes, told her that things weren't that simple.

[In the image, the projection grows weaker and weaker, seemingly symbolizing the approaching end of Mobius's life, with Infinity about to come to a close.]

"Both Gray Serpent and Klein have heard these words, and I believe they will understand my intentions."

"But I'm a little worried about you, about that other version of myself."

Unlike her original self, the Memory Body Mobius still has Infinity path ahead of her.

No one can interfere, and no one can make the choice for her.

"Enough!" shouted the Mobius Memory Body lying on the ground.

However, projection does not have the ability to communicate; it merely repeats the words that were previously left behind.

"If in the end you still walk the path that belongs to Mobius, and still choose to become me, then it is also a choice you make based on your own will amidst Infinity possibilities."

"Infinity possibilities—I could no longer possess them after discovering my own errors, but I created them with my own hands."

"Through the Gray Serpent, through Klein, through... you."

"The choices you make are my Infinity."

The projected Mobius's tone grew increasingly gentle, like a tender mother guiding her stubborn child.

"By the time you see this video, countless years will have passed, and everything I knew will have turned to dust."

"But for you, it's just the beginning. You are my most perfect creation, my most special being. From the moment you were born, you fulfilled my life's pursuit."

Slowly, the projected image of Mobius reached out his hand.

"Mobius, the other me in this world, please say goodbye properly, okay?"

The Memory Body of Mobius dragged its heavily injured body forward, while the projected Mobius also lowered its body and slowly reached out its hand.

Just as the two hands were about to touch, the Memory Body suddenly attacked, piercing through the projection.

Hahaha, hahaha, hahaha.

Mobius covered his forehead, laughing maniacally in a sweet voice.

Theresa: "Pfft~ What's going on? Wasn't the Memory Body Mobius reformed?"

Good heavens, this reversal came so suddenly that it caught everyone off guard.

The projector just delivered a long speech about the feeling of helplessness, the gradual numbness towards Infinity pursuits, and the profound enlightenment gained after learning from past mistakes.

Even they were almost moved.

The Memory Body, in turn, delivered a fatal blow without hesitation.

Bronya: "Bronya knew things wouldn't be that simple."

The maniacal laughter gave Bronya a headache, but Bronya was still quite pleased to see the headmaster's stunned expression.

He just said he was an idiot; I wonder who's the real clown.

Seele: "Sister Bronya is so amazing."

Bronya: "Ahem, it's just basic stuff. When Seele gets smarter, she'll be just as good as Bronya."

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Bronya felt a little embarrassed as Seele looked at her with a gaze that was both curious and adoring.

There's no way around it; as the appointed Herrscher of Reason, one must possess a pair of discerning eyes that see through the mortal world.

Veliona: "What's so great about it? It's just that Flame-Chasers hasn't reacted at all, so they guessed something was wrong."

Seele: "Is that so?"

Bronya: "That's partly why. Mobius's Signet is Infinity. She gave up something as important as [Infinity]. It's impossible for the Flame-Chasers to have no reaction at all."

Throughout, the attitude of the Flame-Chasers was as if they were watching a farce, which inevitably raises suspicions.

Sue: "Miss Bronya has excellent insight."

Elysia: "After all, it's Mobius. Nothing's surprising about her, and a backstab from Memory Body... things are getting interesting, Pardo ~"

Pardofelis: "Here it is, Sister Elysia, your popcorn! Pardofelis's shop has a big sale, 30% off!"

The two Mobius performances were so intense, and they were at a crucial moment. It would be a real shame to watch them without popcorn and soda.

Pardofelis's shops have everything you could want; you're always sure to find something good.

Danzhu: "Pardo, I want one too!"

Cang Xuan: "I want one, a little more than Danzhu."

Danzhu: "Why should I? I want more than Cang Xuan!"

Pardofelis: "Yes, yes, everyone! Anyone else want popcorn? This show is so good, you'll miss it if you don't come here again!"

The drama of the two Mobius tearing each other apart is the kind of show that's entertaining to watch; opportunities like this for snacking on sunflower seeds and popcorn are rare indeed.

Griseo: "Popcorn..."

Cosmo: "Two servings, Pardo."

Vill-V: "How could I miss out on such a rare spectacle? The back-and-forth reversal of the two Mobius's —even I would have to put in some effort to create such an amazing effect."

Pardofelis: "Hehe..."

The cat's face was beaming with a smile, but its eyes held no color, only the sight of silver coins.

Sister Snake, this deal is absolutely raking in the profits!

[In the scene, the Memory Body Mobius lets out a clear, melodious laugh, mocking her own stupidity and incompetence.]

"Walk your own path, become yourself? Don't be ridiculous! If you really are myself, then you'll disappoint me greatly."

"Choosing Infinity? That's pathetic, downright contemptible. What I want to do is transcend Infinity, transcend all possibilities!"

"Your path is but a minor one among many, nothing more."

"You..."

Klein, stunned, seemingly not yet having reacted.

"Huh? What kind of look is that, Klein? Do you think I'm exaggerating? Do you really think that her choice to die was of her own volition?"

"Mobius asked."

"Hehe, it seems you really didn't realize it. Think back, when was the last time she Previous Era Elysian Realm to synchronize her memories?"

"..."

Klein long time. "It was with Elysia... you, could it be..."

"Hmm, as expected of my favorite assistant, she understands very quickly. That's right, during the synchronization, I took advantage of that gap to plant a tiny seed in her memory."

Mobius laughed.

"Thank you, Klein. I only found out today that it not only took root and sprouted, but also yielded a very bountiful harvest."

In this way, she wouldn't need to become another Mobius.

After Mobius's death, she became the true, one and only Mobius!

The video ends here.

Kiana: "Holy crap? Is that even possible?"

Himeko Murata: "If the original Mobius is killed, then she will be the only Mobius. That understanding is actually quite correct."

Teacher Himeko admits that she misjudged him.

She thought that after a long period of time, Mobius had finally seen through the meaning of life and given up pursuing her Infinity.

It's like being stabbed in the heart by one's own Memory Body.

Theresa: "Are Memory Body... such dangerous things?"

If even Mobius could be betrayed, then wouldn't these Flame-Chasers also be at risk of being betrayed by the Memory Body?

Bronya: "I just don't think that Previous Era Elysian Realm project is very reliable, Kevin. Maybe you should just shut it down?"

Kevin: "..."

Elysia: "You've got one thing wrong. The danger isn't the Memory Body, but Mobius himself."

Pardofelis: "Heh, after all, she's Sister Snake."

It's not surprising that Mobius stirs up trouble; it would be truly worrying if she stopped doing so one day.

Because if Mobius doesn't cause trouble, he must be plotting something bigger!

Bronya: "Bronya still feels something's not right."