Chapter 167

Raiden Mei: "Mobius, you've always pursued Infinity. I wonder how you feel now that you've experienced death?"

It's a rare opportunity to criticize Mobius.

In the Previous Era Elysian Realm, Mei is targeted by Mobius, who wants to steal her body. Mei won't let this opportunity slip by.

Mobius: "Death? Ha, you're really joking."

Mobius: "Indeed, according to the normal human definition of death, the moment I entered the Death Space, I, like Elysia and the others, had already been classified as the dead."

Mobius: "But how can the definitions of ordinary people truly define death, define humanity?"

For her, death was nothing more than a formality, a definition that was utterly meaningless.

Admittedly, Mobius, like Sue, who was pulled into the Death Space, was also weakened.

But this doesn't mean Infinity end; on the contrary, it has given her a new path and new possibilities.

Theresa: "You don't acknowledge that you are dead?"

Mobius: "No, according to your understanding of death, at the moment I entered the Death Space, I was indeed already dead."

Mobius: "But now I not only retain my self-awareness and my original abilities, but I can also communicate with you so-called [living beings], and even have the opportunity to rewrite the past, causing time to rewind from what has already become a fact."

Mobius: "Don't you think my [Infinity] has transcended time?"

Kiana: "..."

Holy crap, that sounds pretty reasonable, especially Mobius's mesmerizing smile, it's giving them the creeps.

If we abandon our preconceived notions about life and death, and abandon the definition of humanity as something that relies on and depends on civilization, then Mobius's words are absolutely golden advice!

Mobius: "Come, let's step into the door of the heart together. Foolish notions of life and death are merely Shackles that imprison the weak, destined to be eliminated by the world. Come with me..."

Theresa: "Stop, stop, stop! I still can't understand your way of thinking."

What the headmistress really wanted to say was, "Mobius, you're more of a pervert," but considering that she would be seen as having low emotional intelligence, she changed her approach.

Theresa: "Perhaps that's what makes geniuses so extraordinary."

With a sigh, the academy president turned his gaze back to the screen, as if afraid he might have caught Mobius's bad habit.

In the scene, Raiden Mei is fighting fiercely against the Honkai zombie and Honkai Beast. The Mei is powerful and reliable, and easily defeats the monsters.

She slowly turned her head, and there sat Elysia on the statue, clapping her hands and watching silently.

"As expected of Mei, but she's still a few seconds slower than me."

Elysia leaped down.

"These enemies are all your memories, aren't they? It seems they don't welcome me, but I didn't expect even you to be attacked."

"Don't be so surprised. This place is somewhat different, but it's still part of the Previous Era Elysian Realm, and its principle is the same as other areas you've seen. There's no difference."

Elysia put her hands on her hips and explained proudly.

Welcome to the Deep, where the greatest secret of the Previous Era Elysian Realm is preserved.

"A world of Elysia's mind, composed entirely of Elysia 'Elysia memories and everything she loved!"

Just as presented to Raiden Mei.

Elysia gave us this world, a collection of all beautiful things, a peaceful and eternal dreamlike wonderland, a flawless Elysian Realm standing at the end of all ideals.

Does the name "Elysian Realm" pique your curiosity?

"Elysian Realm? This is your memory space."

Raiden Mei looked around.

Flowers, butterflies, castles—just as Elysia said, this is a gathering place for all the beautiful things in her heart, a magnificent design like a fairyland.

"Aren't you excited? Among the successors, you are the first to come here, and the first to truly understand Elysia's sincerity."

Elysia clapped her hands.

"Mei, it's okay to act even happier."

"Frankly, I don't really feel it."

Raiden Mei shook her head, not believing things would be so easy.

"You think coming here will reveal the truth? Knowing you as I do, it's probably not that simple, is it?"

I already knew Elysia's personality. If things were that easy, she would have had far fewer troubles when entering this place from the Previous Era Elysian Realm.

"My God, how could you think that? Who turned you into this?"

Elysia's eyes widened, her expression one of disbelief.

"You've already proven yourself to everyone... well, maybe not everyone, but at least the vast majority. If I were to continue down this pretense, wouldn't that be going too far?"

Kevin, Elysia... all the way to Pardofelis, Raiden Mei had already gained the trust of most of the Flame-Chasers during her time in the Previous Era Elysian Realm.

Elysia: "As expected of my memory space, it's really beautiful, don't you think, Pardofelis?"

Pardofelis: "Of course, if Sister Elysia's place isn't beautiful, then there's no beautiful place in the world."

Elysia: "Pardofelis is so good."

Mobius: "Tsk!"

Chapter 273 Poor Elysia, crying and making a scene in anger.

Watching the two people beside him playfully patting each other's heads, their relationship having grown so intimate without him even realizing it, Mobius felt a surge of displeasure.

Why is she the only one being persecuted and forced to wear this pink dress?!

Pardofelis: "But it would be even better if you could give me that empty space next door to open a shop."

The scenery there is beautiful and quiet, and it's also located at several major transportation hubs.

Flame-Chasers and her friends usually slack off, and there are only about a dozen of them, so there's no need to worry about her afternoon nap being disturbed.

Just thinking about it makes me feel good.

Elysia: "Is that so? Then... let's build an Elysian Realm!"

Elysia held up the Concept Card in her hand, already having a rough idea of her Elysian Realm in her mind.

Swimming pool, beach, garden, castle, forest, pond, candy house, amusement Elysian Realm, zoo, art gallery...

[Insufficient Concept Card permissions; limited building area available for application. Please, someone, stop daydreaming.]

Elysia: "Eh~!!! I only asked for this little bit, System, you're so stingy."

[...]

[Land in Death Space is expensive. To purchase land, please go to Dusk Street, pay the remaining balance promptly, and settle the account in one lump sum.]

Elysia: "Can't you give me a discount since I'm a beautiful girl?"

Elysia "..."

It doesn't look like it.

In a place where land is incredibly valuable, you still want to haggle? Haven't you noticed that Vill-V only has one workshop?

Elysia: "Then get me a castle... with a small garden."

Life is tough, and having gotten used to squandering Eden's money, even Elysia is starting to sigh at the size that the Concept Card can expand to.

In the scene, Raiden Mei confides her doubts and turbulent emotions to Elysia.

"Originally, my purpose in coming to the Land of the Previous Era Elysian Realm was to explore the truth about the so-called Honkai and the Will of Honkai."

"And in this process, you were the first person to appear before me, you were the one who guided me step by step into the depths, and in the end, you were still the one I knew nothing about."

The sight of the pink-clad girl before her stirred up a series of fantasies in Mei.

She herself is like a mystery, concealing much information; only by peeling back the fog can the truth behind it be seen.

"Know nothing? You can't say that, we've shared a lot of secrets with each other."

Elysia pouted.

"And... why the Thirteenth Herrscher? Didn't you consider other possibilities? Like aliens, fairies from another world, or a beautiful girl who just happened to pass by?"

"The Thirteenth Herrscher —to my knowledge, this name has never appeared in any records of Previous Era."

"That's what Raiden Mei said."

"A Herrscher, yet he left no records. I don't know what led to this, but this mysterious and unpredictable atmosphere is quite similar to yours."

If it were Elysia, it wouldn't seem so strange.

That's what Raiden Mei's heart told her.

"Of course, you will be able to find the answers to these questions again, and that is the meaning of the existence of the Elysian Realm."

Elysia crossed her arms, then suddenly became unhappy again.

"But isn't it a bit inappropriate to talk about these things in this square? The atmosphere is just right now, and I don't want a third party to interfere."

"Um."

Raiden Mei nodded.

This is certainly not a suitable place for conversation, and Mei also wants to know more about the so-called Elysian Realm.

Raiden Mei followed Elysia's footsteps, leaving the plaza and slowly approaching the garden.

The video ends here.

Bronya: "The Thirteenth Herrscher, the Will of Honkai? Something feels off. What incredible secret is your World Serpent hiding in the Previous Era Elysian Realm?"

Kevin: "..."

Mobius: "Who knows? Anyway, I've been pulled into the Death Space now. As you wished, Mobius is [dead] now."

That's what they say, but anyone could see that Mobius didn't care about his death at all.

On the contrary, they felt like they had gotten a great deal.

After all, they didn't know what Mobius's definitions of "death" and "Infinity" were.

Raiden Mei: "Elysia, aren't you going to say something?"

Elysia: "Ahem, what a beautiful garden! I was right to build it first."

Kiana: "?!!"

Hey, don't think they won't notice you're changing the subject!

Pardofelis: "Why build a garden, Sister Elysia? I think a castle would be much better, or a lake would be nice too, where we could fish and stuff."

Elysia: "Pardo, the land in the Death Space is too expensive, we can't afford it."

If she were to build a castle, the system wouldn't provide enough space; she'd have to reduce the area significantly to complete the construction.

That's not cute at all.

Kiana: "Poor Elysia, she's crying and making a fuss because she can't repair the garden and the castle at the same time. Waaaaah, so pitiful!"

Cherry. "..."

Elysia: "Oh dear, it seems so. I'm so pitiful!"

Vill-V: "Danzhu, Cang Xuan, the reactors you ordered are ready. You can come and pick them up anytime."

Danzhu: "So fast?!"

Cang Xuan: "As expected of an expert, really reliable."

Previously, Vill-V said there was a big project that needed to be redone, and Danzhu and the others thought it would take ten days or half a month, but they didn't expect it to be completed in just a few days.

Expert, although you're working hard overtime, you look so cool when you're focused on your work!

Vill-V: "It's just an energy reactor. It's not like we've never made something like this before, especially a miniature one. At most, it just takes a little longer to prepare the materials."

Welt: "... Strong."

Bronya: "As expected of you, Vill-V."

If the other person weren't genuinely so busy with work that they didn't even have time to chat in group chats, Bronya would have truly wanted to become their apprentice.

At that time, she will use her Herrscher Authority of Reason to directly manipulate the Divine Key.