Chapter 279

Mei stood still, unable to block Sakura's attacks from beginning to end, and could only rely on her instincts to make her body react instinctively.

But before that, Sakura's weapon was already at her neck.

Sakura: "Please don't underestimate yourself, Miss Mei. I've seen your efforts. Compared to your previous bewildered state where you couldn't react at all, you can now predict where my attacks will come from."

Being able to predict something doesn't mean you can react quickly enough to counter it.

Ultimately, the high-speed training caused Raiden Mei's physical abilities to fall behind her brain's reaction time.

Sakura: "Since Miss Mei has sensed a bottleneck, my training can be temporarily suspended. From now on, the others will provide you with special training."

Raiden Mei: "Thank you."

Wiping the sweat from her forehead, Raiden Mei understood that Sakura was realizing she was starting to feel the strain.

Raiden Mei: "So, what's next..."

Before she could finish her question, Raiden Mei suddenly felt a hand on her shoulder.

Unlike the sense of crisis that Ying had brought her, this hand was so warm that it instantly soothed her tired nerves, making her feel as if she were being caressed by a spring breeze and bathed in a sea of flowers.

Elysia: "Need I say more? Mei stole Mei's first time, so the second one will definitely be me."

The arm draped over Raiden Mei's shoulder belonged to Elysia.

Raiden Mei: "Huh?"

The second scene fast-forwarded to Elysia, Raiden Mei felt that this was a bit sudden.

Elysia: "Don't be so surprised. I also want to spend more time with Mei. Besides, when it comes to controlling Honkai Energy and the power of the Herrscher, I'm definitely the girl who's best suited for Mei."

--Click.

That's the sound of a cup being crushed.

Kiana gritted her teeth, seething with anger. She understood that Elysia was helping Raiden Mei master the power of the Herrscher.

But those seductive words, from the perspective of a third party, sound really infuriating!

Raiden Mei: "Have you mastered the power of Herrscher?"

Mei nodded.

Indeed, as the Herrscher of Thunder, this is the fastest way for her to increase her power. She only has seven days in the Death Space, so it is still unknown what level she can grow to.

Raiden Mei: "How exactly do I do it?"

Elysia: "Mei doesn't need to do anything. You can leave everything to me. Just relax and enjoy this date."

--Click.

Another cup shattered with a crushing sound. Kiana was truly at her wit's end, feeling as if a wolf was snatching a sheep from above her head.

But this time, everyone tacitly turned their heads away, ignoring Kiana's jealousy.

The content on the screen also quietly unfolded at that moment.

Chapter 454 The Herrscher of Humanity, The Herrscher of Human Nature

[In the scene, an endless sea of stars comes into view. Under the vast night sky, Eden swirls the wine glass in his hand, listening to Elysia tell her story from the past.]

"So, this is what your childhood was like, Elysia?"

"Yes, even if I forget, you'll remember for me, right? My dear Eden," Elysia said with a smile.

Eden nodded. "Of course, you know how I would forget anything that concerns you."

"But Elysia, didn't you add too much embellishment? It's more like a fairy tale than a memoir."

After all, how could the life of a little girl traveling the world without family or companions be as wonderful as Elysia described?

Elysia didn't seem to care. "Hahaha, Elysia's story, of course, has to be like a fairy tale."

She looked up at the starry sky above, where countless Stars shone brightly, yet one by one they began to dim.

The dimming of the starlight signaled the approaching dawn.

"I wish this starry sky could shine forever, but alas, the night is about to end."

Night comes every day, and the stars are forever hidden in the sky, but Elysia is not Stars; there is only one Alicia.

"Elysia, are you saying goodbye to us?" Eden asked reluctantly.

Elysia hesitated for a moment. "I think... yes, May wasn't wrong, at least not on the most important point, maybe... I..."

"Maybe I really am a Herrscher."

She has carried this identity since the moment she was born.

Regardless of the changes made, traveling the world, understanding the joys and sorrows, the ups and downs of humanity, and refining one's soul to be like that of a human being.

But she could never erase the marks that Signet on her body at birth.

"I knew this day would come sooner or later, so it's okay. I've already thought about what to do afterward."

"I see."

Eden smiled, but said nothing more.

No matter what Elysia wants to do, she only needs to stand silently behind her and show her support, so she doesn't plan to do anything or change Elysia's decision.

"Eden, I'm sorry..."

"It's okay, Elysia."

Eden smiled and said, "I understand. I know how deeply you love this world, and how deeply you love the people in your heart."

"That's why I can understand the difficult decision you went through before making this choice, and the unavoidable circumstances that forced you to choose this path."

Eden's voice, more melodious than that of a lark, carried a hint of regret and reluctance.

As a friend, she was willing to stay with Elysia until the end, and the so-called truth was not something she needed to consider.

If Elysia is unwilling to reveal it, then burying it deep within the passage of time is not necessarily a bad thing.

"Thank you, Eden. I was just a little scared. I was really worried."

Elysia looked up at the hazy night sky, a hint of fear in the girl's eyes.

If [Elysia]'s existence is a lie, then will everything they shared—the beautiful memories, the promises, and the commitments—shatter along with the lie?

"No, Elysia."

Eden placed his hand on Elysia's shoulder.

"A white lie cannot diminish your brilliance; on the contrary, it makes you even more beautiful because of your flawlessness. Whatever you have hidden, you are my dearest friend, someone who cherishes and protects all the good things in the world."

"That's enough, isn't it?"

"Yes, Eden, that's enough, that's enough."

Elysia raised her hand and looked at the boundless starry sky. The girl already had the answer in her heart, and a light had been ignited within her.

After that, Elysia thought about it for a long time.

She walked alone under the night sky, through the city, talking to herself about the doubts in her heart.

"Shouldn't I be a Herrscher?"

This is only natural; otherwise, many things would be inexplicable.

Elysia had been hoping for the best, because unlike the other Herrscher, she hadn't transformed from a human into Herrscher; she had appeared out of thin air.

But now, she has to face reality...

"But if that's the case, then what are my powers?"

Elysia placed her hands behind her head.

"Let me think, apart from being a little bit cuter, a little bit smarter, and a little bit more perfect, I'm no different from ordinary people."

The girl already knew the answer in her heart.

Breathe like a human being, live like a human being, experience joy and sorrow, despair and resilience, cherish yesterday while looking towards the future.

"Shouldn't my name be 'Herrscher of Humanity'?"

The Herrscher of humanity, the Herrscher of human nature.

The video ends here.

Theresa: "The Herrscher of Humanity? Why is there no record of her in Schicksal's archives? And we haven't received any news about the birth of Herrscher."

If Herrscher of Humanity similar to Elysia were to truly emerge, both Schicksal and Anti-Entropy would likely have already begun investigating her, right?

But I haven't seen it yet.

Elysia: "Because I'm unique."

Eden: "There is only one unique Elysia; no other Herrscher of Humanity will appear in your era."

Durandal: "Is that so?"

Many people remained skeptical about this.

Bronya: "Something's not right. Ever since thirteen was a false number, Bronya felt there was a huge mystery behind it, something related to the differences between the Herrscher of the two eras."

Bronya: "But no matter how I thought about it, Bronya couldn't find the right answer."

Himeko Murata: "But Bronya, haven't your previous suspicions already been exposed? We all know that Elysia is a born Herrscher."

The truth about the Thirteenth Herrscher, Elysia's true identity.

When the term "the Herrscher of Humanity" appeared, everything became clear.

Bronya: "No, Teacher Himeko, Elysia's identity Herrscher of Humanity is only the first secret."

Bronya: "Bronya is curious about now is not the identity of the Herrscher of Humanity, but if transforming into the Thirteenth Herrscher and uniting humanity was just a facade, then what exactly did Elysia do?"

Elysia: "..."

Not bad, the Herrscher of Reason from the Current Era do have some cleverness.

Elysia had assumed that the others would rejoice once her identity Herrscher of Humanity was revealed.

Surprisingly, this aroused everyone's curiosity.

This is not a good sign.

Chapter 455 What exactly did Elysia do at the banquet?

Durandal: "I used to think Miss Bronya was suspicious, but now that I think about it, there are quite a few unusual things about her."

Why is it that the Herrscher of the Previous Era and the Current Era appeared in the same order, yet the Herrscher of the Current Era possess self-awareness?

Why would Kevin specifically send Raiden Mei to the Previous Era Elysian Realm?

Why did Eden say that Herrscher of Humanity would not emerge in Current Era?

And what about Elysia's banquet, the Thirteenth Herrscher's lie, and what was the truth behind it all?

Everything remained a mystery in everyone's hearts, lingering for a long time.

Bronya: "So, the answer to all the mysteries lies in the secret hidden by Elysia?"

Elysia: "Oh dear, everyone's curiosity is really strong. Although I really want to satisfy everyone's curiosity, some things can really lead to unnecessary trouble."

No, if she were to reveal that matter, Elysia was afraid she would be overwhelmed by everyone's enthusiasm.

Pardofelis: "Um... Sister Elysia, actually, we want to know too."

Elysia: "Pardofelis, how can you be like this too?"

Pardofelis: "Of course, if Sister Elysia doesn't want to say, that's fine too."

After thinking it over, Elysia decided that she couldn't tell anyone.

She was already very likable, and if word got out, she was afraid Mei would be so excited that she couldn't help but hug and kiss her.

Raiden Mei: "What happened? I suddenly felt a chill down my back."

Raiden Mei, who was undergoing special training with Elysia, couldn't help but frown, as if she were being watched by something.

Elysia: "It's probably just your imagination, Mei. Maybe you're not used to manipulating Honkai Energy yet, so your body is acting a little strange. Do you want me to check you out?"