Chapter 226

The Herrscher of Corruption waved her hand. "I thought at least you could understand my thoughts, at least we could be friends, after all, we're the same kind."

There were actually two Herrscher inside a tiny Ferris wheel.

"A kindred spirit? You've probably forgotten that the girl you're playing is also your kindred spirit."

Raiden Mei stared into the eyes of the Herrscher of Corruption and asked a serious question.

"Why erase Elysia's Memory Body? Vill-V told me that of everyone, only Elysia's data was completely deleted by you."

Mei had suspected it was because Elysia and the Herrscher of Corruption were both Herrscher, but judging from the Herrscher of Corruption's attitude just now, she didn't seem to have any particular hostility towards Herrscher.

Therefore, this means that Elysia possesses something that even the Herrscher of Corruption fears.

Elysia: "As expected of Raiden Mei, to guess this far with such a small amount of information is truly impressive."

Just because the Herrscher of Corruption didn't show any hostility towards her, Raiden Mei was able to infer that Elysia possessed something that frightened the Herrscher of Corruption.

Or rather, something that can truly threaten her.

Such judgment and imagination can be described as having a unique way of thinking.

Raiden Mei: "Perhaps they've gotten used to playing riddles among the Flame-Chasers."

Kevin: "..."

The Flame-Chasers are all riddle tellers. From the moment Raiden Mei entered the Previous Era Elysian Realm, most of the clues she has found to get to this point have been guesses.

Bronya: "Bronya is more interested in knowing why the Herrscher of Corruption doesn't delete the data of the other Flame-Chasers?"

The scene just showed that the Herrscher of Corruption only deleted Elysia's data, so the data of the other Flame-Chasers should have been preserved.

Bronya couldn't understand the meaning behind the Herrscher of Corruption's actions.

Chapter 366 Elysia didn't fight back at all!

Su: "Erosion and deletion are indeed two different concepts. Being eroded by Herrscher of Corruption is similar to occupation or assimilation, while deletion means complete disappearance from the Previous Era Elysian Realm."

While the difference between the two may not be particularly obvious in reality, in the Previous Era Elysian Realm, they are definitely two different concepts.

Memory Body exists because of data; as long as the data is not deleted, it can be restored.

But deleting data truly means the demise of Memory Body.

Sakura: "Strange, if the Herrscher of Corruption really wanted to destroy Flame-Chasers, then she should have deleted the data of the Flame-Chasers she corrupted as well."

The Herrscher of Reason: "Who knows what she's thinking?"

The Herrscher of Corruption is still just a child; who can know what she's thinking?

Back then, a certain little kid, barely born, thought he was the Immortal Crimson Bird and was shouting about Honkai the Honkai.

Pardofelis: "Wait! So, there's still hope for Brother Jie? His data wasn't deleted."

Kiana: "Even if it wasn't deleted, Chakravartin's data is still in the hands of the Herrscher of Corruption. Do you really expect her to obediently revive Chakravartin?"

Pardo lowered her head. How could Herrscher of Corruption be so kind?

[In the scene, Raiden Mei Mei and the Herrscher of Corruption are still sitting on the Ferris wheel.]

"Alright, since Vill-V has already told you all this, it seems there's no need for me to keep it from you any longer."

The Herrscher of Corruption lay on the chair, tilting her head back and looking up at the sky.

"I did delete Elysia's data. As for why it was her... there's no particular reason, it was just an accident."

At that time, the Herrscher of Corruption, as a living being, had only just begun her journey.

Like a naive child, with only a vague understanding of everything around them, the only emotion and instinct is the desire to survive.

It was under these circumstances that the Herrscher of Corruption and Elysia met.

"She was the first person I faced directly in the Elysian Realm, the first existence besides myself. At that time, I couldn't even distinguish between comrades and enemies."

"As for what happened afterward, let Mei see for herself."

The Herrscher of Corruption snapped her fingers, Raiden Mei's surroundings were completely transformed, transporting her to the night Elysia disappeared.

"If Mei were in a similar situation to me, she would understand how helpless I was back then, and how much I regret it now."

Raiden Mei's eyes widened, and she instinctively became wary.

The surrounding environment was indeed from that night, and was not a trap deliberately set by the Herrscher of Corruption.

However, Raiden Mei saw this ability to change the world as a warning from the Herrscher of Corruption, a display of her power.

"What do you want to do?" Raiden Mei asked.

"Don't worry, Mei, I just wanted to show you what kind of choice I faced that night!"

As the Herrscher of Corruption finished speaking, Raiden Mei began to see double images and even unusual lights in her vision.

This is a scene that cannot be observed with the naked eye.

"Alright, let me see. Mei, what will you choose?"

"A choice? You didn't even explain the current situation to me."

"But life doesn't offer so many explanations. Didn't you feel it? The murderous intent in the air, the threat of death—they were right in front of you."

The Herrscher of Herrscher of Corruption disappeared, leaving Raiden Mei alone on the field.

Raiden Mei frowned.

She couldn't understand the situation the Herrscher of Corruption was describing, but the threat from the air was real. Faced with this situation, Raiden Mei drew her weapon without hesitation.

Just as the Herrscher of Corruption expected.

"Just as I expected, Mei made the same choice as me."

The Herrscher of Corruption suddenly reappeared behind Raiden Mei.

"You made your move and wiped out all the enemies, but didn't you notice? They never intended to attack you at all."

Raiden Mei regained her senses, looked at the Herrscher of Corruption had appeared behind her, and then at the weapon in her hand.

It turns out that the unexpected event the Herrscher of Corruption spoke of was actually an instinctive counterattack.

Kiana: "Wait! You never intended to attack? Elysia, you didn't retaliate until the Herrscher of Corruption killed you, did you?"

Good heavens!

They couldn't understand why the Herrscher of Corruption could kill Elysia silently in one night. At first, they thought it was because the Herrscher of Corruption had developed a fear of death and then greatly increased its power.

It seems that you, Elysia, didn't fight back at all from the very beginning!

No wonder Chakravartin was able to maintain his willpower and hold out against the Herrscher of Corruption had obtained Elysia and Kevin's data for a period of time, even causing chaos in the Elysian Realm.

The reason why Elysia was single-handedly killed by the Herrscher of Corruption without even making a fuss has been found!

Elysia: "Uh, well... I probably didn't expect it to be such a terrifying being. Maybe I just wanted to say hello, and the next second I'd be the one suffering this horrific fate."

Sakura: "Elysia, I hope you'll at least be a little more vigilant next time."

Elysia: "Yes, it's necessary to learn from this lesson."

Even in the Current Era, not all Herrscher are traitors like Raiden Mei and her ilk; there are still Herrscher with a high level of threat.

The key to the Herrscher of Corruption's outburst lies in the fear of death, the power that erupts in the struggle for survival.

In order to survive, the Herrscher of Corruption will do everything in their power to stay alive, and this will to survive will bring devastating disasters to others.

From the very beginning, the Herrscher of Corruption was defined differently from the Herrscher.

Raiden Mei: "Elysia, have you ever considered that if you had fought back then, the outcome would have been completely different?"

Elysia: "Perhaps, but unfortunately there are no 'what ifs.' Mistakes must be punished."

What is lost can never be regained, unless you can rewind time.

Elysia sighed. Her feet were tied to the stool, and she had a mountain of work to do. Wasn't she also paying the price for the mistakes she had made?

While everyone else was happily chatting in group chats, she had to face the double torment of heavy workload and excessive coffee consumption.

[In the scene, the Herrscher of Corruption pulls Raiden Mei back into the Ferris wheel. The experience just now should have made Mei understand her meaning.]

"That way, Mei will understand what kind of situation I was in back then."

The Herrscher of Corruption shrugged helplessly.

"On one hand, there was the fear of facing the foreign object; on the other hand, there was the instinct for survival. For a weak and young child like me, the temptation of the survival instinct was far too sweet."

Chapter 367 The Timid and Fearful Herrscher of Corruption

[Similar to Raiden Mei's situation just now, the Herrscher of Corruption did not encounter any resistance to Elysia's actions, presumably because Elysia had no hostility towards her.]

However, this is something that the Herrscher of Corruption only realized after absorbing more data and understanding more information.

"If you claim that attacking Elysia was instinctive, then what happened afterward?"

Raiden Mei asked, "Your invasion has not ended. After gaining knowledge and the power to overthrow Elysian Realm, do you intend to end the tragedies you have created with mere instinct?"

"No, no, no."

The Herrscher of Corruption waved his hand.

"After that accident, I chose to lie low. The nourishment contained in the Previous Era Elysian Realm was enough for me to complete my transformation and become a completely new life."

In this place teeming with Flame-Chasers, acting rashly is far too dangerous, and the Herrscher of Corruption is someone who is extremely afraid of death.

Hiding herself is the choice that aligns with her identity Herrscher of Corruption.

However, fate had other plans. Elysia's death was enough to cause a great flood in the Previous Era Elysian Realm.

"At that time, another force emerged, Kevin. He posed a greater threat than ever before, and I had no doubt that once he discovered me, death would be my only fate."

"Overnight, I became the target of everyone's Mei. Does Mei understand that feeling? Fear, loneliness, regret... and confusion."

Kevin's existence is indeed fatal to the Herrscher of Corruption.

Even now, her voice still trembles when she mentions Kevin's name.

It's clear that Kevin really terrified the child back then.

"It was at this time that Vill-V... no, it should be said that her extremely Villain extended an invitation to me."

In the Vill-V, the Herrscher of Corruption felt the same emotions as her: the will to survive.

It was around that time that they became friends.

The Herrscher of Corruption helps the Vill-V solve her problems, while the Vill-V is responsible for creating opportunities for the Herrscher of Corruption.

Their opinions coincided, and the alliance was formed.

The Herrscher of Corruption never expected that the Vill-V had been bluffing her from the very beginning, and she hadn't realized it.

After all, the Vill-V is the most outstanding Trickster.

"Unfortunately, two unexpected things happened later, one of which was the Chakravartin."

The Herrscher of Corruption shrugged.

"He made such a commotion that I had to come out and meet him in person. Fortunately, Chakravartin is a very honest person, and we had a very pleasant conversation."

"I can imagine that Chakravartin must have given you a very warm welcome."

Raiden Mei scoffed.

Without even a second thought, what kind of sparks would fly when the irritating Herrscher of Corruption and Chakravartin met?

"And the other unexpected thing is you, Raiden Mei."

The Herrscher of Corruption has not yet digested Vill-V's data.

In her understanding, Raiden Mei somehow defeated the Vill-V, and even made her give up her obsession with living.

Such expressiveness even earned praise from the Herrscher of Corruption.

"I don't intend to comment on harming others in order to survive, but you should understand that every action has a price!"

Raiden Mei placed her hand on the katana; if the atmosphere turned slightly off, she would hold it to the neck of the Herrscher of Corruption.

"Don't jump to conclusions, Mei."

The Herrscher of Corruption walked to the window, placed her palm on it, and stared at the view below.