Chapter 236

Do you think there are absolutely safe places in the Previous Era Elysian Realm?

The answer that Vill-V gave to Sue, she now gives to Raiden Mei in the same way.

"I've thought about it. Facing the Herrscher of Corruption, this is a concept that simply doesn't exist."

Raiden Mei recalled the excruciating pain left by the Signet of Helix on her brain and seemed to have guessed the answer.

"The place that doesn't exist is the answer itself?"

"That's right, and it's a riddle with three solutions."

The first answer leads Su to Ying's location, the mystery being the frozen space where she is hiding.

The second responsibility is one that Su will have to fulfill. To do it, he must, like Ying, face death head-on.

"The third and most crucial answer is that the absolutely safe place in the Previous Era Elysian Realm is a place that is within the Previous Era Elysian Realm, yet does not belong to the Previous Era Elysian Realm."

Raiden Mei's thought process.

In an instant, Mei suddenly understood why Vill-V said she was an irreplaceable part of the plan.

She holds the Authority of Conquest, and the power of the Herrscher of Corruption cannot affect her. If this can be extended to space, then they will have a stronghold.

"But what should I do?" Raiden Mei asked.

"This should have been a joint effort between Apponia and me, but now it can only be done by me alone. Vill-V has left Signet of Helix in your mind; I will use it as a beacon to recreate the SO-1129 Surgery."

Surgery to create Memory Body.

When the Previous Era Elysian Realm was first built, the Flame-Chasers used this surgery to leave their Memory Body Previous Era Elysian Realm.

If Sue were to perform this surgery on Raiden Mei, it would allow Raiden Mei's thoughts to unfold in a memory space.

"Only in this way can we welcome Elysia back."

That short sentence carried immense weight in their hearts.

Kiana: "Holy crap?! Is this even possible?"

What defines a professional doctor? Treating illnesses and saving lives—that's what professionalism is all about.

Not only did they manage to save Sakura in a one-for-one exchange, but they also had to repair Elysia's data, which had been finished for who knows how long and which even the Herrscher of Corruption couldn't restore.

No wonder he's a doctor with eight years of clinical internship experience who hasn't yet been officially hired.

Sue: "Theoretically, it's possible to do that."

Elysia: "Su, as expected of you."

Elysia herself had wondered how she would return, but the moment the answer was revealed felt a little too sudden.

Pardofelis: "This is incredible! If this surgery is successful, could we bring Brother Jie and Sister Sakura back together?"

Knowing that Elysia would return, Pardofelis's courage grew instantly.

She's just a lowly Herrscher of Corruption. Once Sister Elysia, Boss Kevin, Brother Jie are all back, we'll take care of her together!

Su: "Well... if the surgery is performed and the mental space capacity is sufficient, theoretically it's possible to do this, but the actual execution depends on how well it's done."

Su wasn't entirely sure.

In the Previous Era Elysian Realm, such a surgery would be nothing short of a monumental undertaking, and the unpredictable consequences are still unknown.

In the scene, Raiden Mei and Sue were silent for a moment. The phrase "welcoming back Elysia" carried too many meanings and could be associated with many things.

"So, the key to victory is still the Anti-Kevin Armament Model 666?" Raiden Mei asked.

"Yes, all efforts are aimed at regaining its dominance. There is no other way to defeat the Herrscher of Corruption."

"So no matter what you do, is there only one possible outcome?"

Raiden Mei's words brought silence back down to earth.

The price of activating the Anti-Kevin Armament Model 666 is the complete destruction of the entire Previous Era Elysian Realm, and the data on his back, Flame-Chasers's Memory Body, will also be lost.

"Visitors, there's no need to concern yourselves with us. We are merely shadows of the past, and this world is nothing more than the remnants of yesterday's scenery."

The past has vanished, and the deceased no longer exist. Since they never existed in the first place, there is no question of disturbing them.

Sue believed that if Raiden Mei asked Elysia and the others, she would only get the same answer.

"You'll see them again soon, so smile. That's what they'd want."

"..."

Raiden Mei remained silent for a moment, then slowly exhaled.

"SO-1129, Elysia told me, it's like eating peanuts with your eyes while riding a roller coaster."

We'll soon find out whether Elysia is lying to her or not.

Thinking about this, Raiden Mei remembered another question.

"Will the woman I'm about to meet be the same one I know?"

Elysia's data has been deleted, and what the Herrscher of Corruption restored was nothing more than a defective product, which Raiden Mei is worried about.

If the memory space is reconstructed and the data is completed, will Elysia still be the Elysia she knows?

Chapter 383 What is Apponia doing?

"As long as you firmly believe this, she has never left."

In response to Raiden Mei's question, Sue replied as follows.

Just as each Memory Body is born, when your memory space unfolds, all your joys and sorrows, your ups and downs, will become the yarn being woven.

So, go and remember.

"Recall every moment you spent with her, remember every change she brought, and use your own memories to pave the way to her."

Even though the data has disappeared, the memory will leave an indelible mark.

Sue handed a blue crystal flower to Raiden Mei.

"The remaining two will be given to you by Eden."

"Four keys, sealing away a shared past, a page that should have been turned by you. Now, let it bloom once more in your memory."

"Certainly."

Raiden Mei accepted the crystal flower.

She originally came to the Previous Era Elysian Realm to find the so-called truth, but after Elysia's death, everything began to become blurred.

However, now, everything seems to be back on track.

The video ends here.

Raiden Mei: "I understand the surgery to preserve Memory Body, but can I really recreate Elysia using only my own memories?"

It wasn't that Raiden Mei doubted herself, but rather that even after the Herrscher of Corruption had corrupted a vast amount of data in the Elysian Realm, she still couldn't do this.

A person's memory is limited.

Not to mention, even if you merge the memories of multiple people, you still can't recreate Elysia's full appearance.

Vill-V: "That's not something you should worry about. Since Su dared to carry out this plan, he must be confident."

Sue: "After all, I'm a doctor."

Welcoming Elysia back isn't necessarily difficult.

All the puzzle pieces are in the hands of the Flame-Chasers; once they are gathered together, they can complete the puzzle.

This is assuming the Herrscher of Corruption doesn't interfere.

If the Herrscher of Corruption sees through their actions and pursues Raiden Mei, then they will face another challenge.

Elysia: "Let my memories bloom in Mei's mind, Mei. Don't you think this means that you're filled with thoughts of me?"

Raiden Mei: "?!!"

Even at this point, you managed to pick up the conversation and flirt with her a little? Typical of you, Elysia.

As expected, all eyes turned to Raiden Mei, making her feel a little embarrassed, her face turning slightly red.

The white fluffy ball of fur on the side couldn't sit still any longer.

Kiana: "No! Absolutely not! That's just surgery, and restoring Elysia definitely won't rely on Mei!"

We absolutely cannot admit it.

If Raiden Mei could recreate the complete Elysia based solely on her memories, wouldn't that mean, as Elysia said, Raiden Mei's mind is filled with her?

The Himeko felt a weight on its head, and its emerald green color became even more vibrant.

[Q&A begins.]

[To defeat the Herrscher of Corruption, the Flame-Chasers collectively exerted their strength. What did Apponia do?]

[A: Imprison the Herrscher of Corruption in the Deep.]

[B: Destroy a part of yourself in the Previous Era Elysian Realm, perishing together with the Herrscher of Corruption.]

[C: Enter the heart of the Herrscher of Corruption and defeat them on a psychological level.]

[D: I will use this body as my universe, turning the Previous Era Elysian Realm into a prison.]

Kiana: "Apponia... weren't you corrupted and infected after touching the Chakravartin, and were you nearing the end?"

Theresa: "I remember, Apponia said it herself."

They were certain that Apponia had said that.

Because she touched Chakravartin's body, she herself was corrupted and destined to die. But looking at these answers, they all claimed to transform into heaven and earth and destroy the soul.

That's not what you said before!

Apponia: "I am indeed trapped in calamity, unable to extricate myself. At the moment of corruption, even I could not escape the fate of death."

They spoke in very profound terms, constantly mentioning calamities and misfortunes, but that's not what they're concerned about right now.

Kiana: "You just need to tell us which of the four options above is something you can't do."

Apponia: "..."

This is a rather awkward situation. Although she knows she might not be a match for the Herrscher of Corruption, Apponia feels that all four options offer room for maneuver.

It's just a matter of seeing how successful it is.

Apponia: "The Deep are also part of the Elysian Realm; they may bind the Herrscher of Corruption for a moment, but they cannot stop her corruption."

Pardofelis: "Sister Nia, how long do you mean by 'a moment'?"

Apponia: "I don't know."

How long it can be trapped is not a matter of perception, but rather how much power the Herrscher of Corruption can exert, and how long it takes to corrupt a resilient soul.

The Deep is Apponia's territory. If the Herrscher of Corruption dares to come, she'll be made to suffer.

Apponia: "I have indeed become a part of the Previous Era Elysian Realm, but only a part. Even if I were to sacrifice myself entirely, it would not be enough to destroy the Herrscher of Corruption."

Kiana: "Wow... it's actually pretty good."

They were just thinking it over, just joking, they didn't expect you to take it seriously, Apponia.

This was expected.

After all, according to Apponia herself, she became part of the Previous Era Elysian Realm after her death.

In the Previous Era Elysian Realm, she was an even more special individual than Su, possessing far greater operational authority.

Bronya: "Why do I feel like those who fight alongside Sister Mei are just throwing the game, while the ones causing trouble behind the scenes are the real damage dealers?"

Elysia: "After all, every Flame-Chasers has at least a few trump cards up their sleeve."

Not to mention Memory Body spanning Fifty Thousand Years.

Players like Mobius, Vill-V, Apponia would have been wasting their long careers if they hadn't possessed some skill and cunning.

Apponia: "While I possess some power to retaliate, I am utterly powerless against the Herrscher of Corruption. If I had to choose, I would guide her towards the highest good from the heart. Option C."

[Correct answer.]

Elysia: "As expected of Apponia, even at a time like this, she's thinking about reforming the Herrscher of Corruption."