The 100 Questions About Kalpas's Mask: From Beginner to Buried / Fistfighting Schicksal, Kicking World Serpent, and Going Evenly with Kevin

Raiden Mei: "Wait, I'm someone who lived into the After Honkai era, someone who obtained the After Honkai era. How could I die? There's no way to dodge that attack, right? Absolutely no way, right?"

No matter how she looked at it, Raiden Mei didn't think she had any chance of dodging Chakravartin's attack.

If she got hit, there definitely wouldn't even be ashes left!

Elysia: "Mei, I regret to tell you that if it's just you, you definitely can't dodge that attack."

Pardofelis: "Unless Brother Jie suddenly decides he doesn't want to fight anymore."

Kiana: "Ahem, then Chakravartin, do you think there's any possibility—just any possibility—that you might suddenly soften up and let Mei off?"

Chakravartin's Mask: One Hundred Questions, from Beginner to Burial

Chakravartin: "Heh heh. Do you think prey that has fallen into my hands can possibly be released? Especially such a rare Herrscher."

Well, judging by Chakravartin's attitude, he clearly wouldn't rest until either he or Raiden Mei was dead.

Asking him to stop would be less realistic than hoping Raiden Mei suddenly erupted and fought Chakravartin head-on to a draw.

Pardofelis: "Sigh, when Sister Mei provoked Brother Jie earlier, I knew it would turn out like this. Great, now probably not even her ashes will remain."

Theresa: "Cherish life. Stay away from Chakravartin."

Himeko Murata: "I already thought Mei's idea was problematic. It was far too dangerous, and one careless move could get you killed. Mei, you mustn't imitate this again in the future."

Raiden Mei: "Don't worry, Teacher Himeko. From now on, I'll turn over a new leaf and be a proper Herrscher!"

It was too dangerous.

Even knowing she wouldn't die, Mei's heart still tightened when she saw Chakravartin's fist, as large as a sandbag, coming straight for her head.

This was betting with her life!

Bronya: "Sister Mei definitely won't die in a place like this. That means someone will come save Sister Mei."

Raiden Mei: "Is that so?"

Elysia: "Of course. Mei, we're friends who have shared intimate contact. How could I just watch you get into trouble?"

Raiden Mei: "Don't bring up the horn-touching incident again!"

That hateful Pink Fox really didn't miss a single chance to take advantage of her.

The quiz began.

Raiden Mei had fallen into danger. Chakravartin's punch would strike her down in the next second and kill her on the spot. Who stepped in to save her?

[A: Kevin.]

[B: Elysia.]

[C: Apponia.]

[D: Griseo.]

Elysia: "..."

Kiana: "What's wrong, Miss Elysia? Weren't you just certain that you'd step up to save Mei? Why did you suddenly go quiet?"

They had only just brought up who would save Mei when the system immediately followed with a question. Everyone's gazes swept toward Elysia in unison.

Raiden Mei: "Elysia, you weren't just tricking us, were you?"

Elysia: "Of course not. Mei, it truly hurts me that you'd think that way. I guarantee, and I'm certain, that I would definitely save you before Chakravartin attacked."

Theresa: "So you're not denying that you were standing to the side eating popcorn and watching the show the whole time?"

Bronya: "Sister Mei was getting beaten so badly, and you still had the mood to watch?"

Kiana: "Elysia, bad!"

Elysia: "Wasn't I doing it so Mei could carry out her plan smoothly? If I had stopped Chakravartin midway, how would she have proven whether the ten-day prophecy was correct?"

Raiden Mei: "That does sound somewhat reasonable."

If Elysia acted a little later, then after Mei got violently beaten by Chakravartin, she could still verify the prophecy's accuracy.

But if Elysia acted in advance, Mei would still get violently beaten by Chakravartin, while all her earlier efforts would be wasted and she would take a beating for nothing.

Elysia: "If no one else stopped Chakravartin, I definitely would have acted at the most critical moment, when Mei most needed protection."

Bronya: "Someone else... do you mean Kevin, Apponia, or Griseo?"

Even Griseo had appeared among the choices. Bronya couldn't help wondering whether the system's options were a little too absurd.

Pardofelis: "Forget Griseo. She's a non-combatant like me."

Chakravartin: "Child, boring."

Theresa: "Then it's between Apponia and Kevin, right? I'm guessing Apponia. C!"

Correct answer.

Congratulations to Theresa for obtaining the item: "Chakravartin's Mask: One Hundred Questions, from Beginner to Cremation." Author: Elysia.

Theresa: "What, what the hell?"

A thick booklet landed in Theresa's hands. As expected, this was the system's reward, "Chakravartin's Mask: One Hundred Questions, from Beginner to Cremation."

Kiana: "From beginner to cremation... that title alone sounds unreliable. Elysia, are you serious?"

Elysia: "Slander! The system is slandering me, I'm so hurt. What I clearly wrote was 'Chakravartin's Mask: One Hundred Questions, from Beginner to Mastery.' It's for friendly communication with Chakravartin."

Chakravartin: "Elysia, do you want to experience my wrath too?!"

Elysia: "Don't be so fierce, Chakravartin. I did this for your own good. Writing this book took me so much effort."

Eden: "But Elysia, I once heard that your book was unreliable, and that many parts of it even ran completely contrary to reality."

Pardofelis: "I-I heard that too."

As for the details, they would have to ask the staff within Fire Moth responsible for speaking with Chakravartin.

Those who tried to get along with Chakravartin had basically ended up just like the title of Elysia's book—cremated without exception.

Theresa: "So, does this thing actually work?"

Himeko Murata: "Theresa, why not try it and find out? Chakravartin is right here, after all."

Chakravartin: "Hahaha, try it? Has no one told you to stay away from me? Or do you also want to fall into hell and feel those searing flames!!!"

Theresa: "..."

No, no. The principal could tell at a glance that something was wrong.

If she really did what the book said, she would definitely be cremated on the spot.

At least... the book's title wasn't wrong. It offered a one-stop service from beginner to cremation, with outstanding results.

Elysia: "Wait, system, I protest! I wrote that book, yet you took it out as a reward without even asking for my permission. I protest!"

Pardofelis: "Ah, Sister Elysia, isn't that a bit much?"

What do you think would be better?

Elysia: "I protest. I want compensation. I worked hard on it for so long, and you hurt a beautiful girl's pure heart. You must compensate me."

Pardofelis: "Right, compensation! Compensation is absolutely necessary!"

She had originally thought it wasn't quite right, but the moment she heard there would be compensation, she immediately changed sides.

Elysia: "I don't want too much. How about giving the group members a small benefit, a little surprise for each person?"

Theresa: "Elysia, isn't that a bit inappropriate?"

Kiana: "This is the first time I've seen Elysia be so generous. Usually Eden is the one handing out wealth. Tell me, are you Eden in disguise?"

Eden: "I simply felt that everyone likes gemstones, so I used worldly possessions in exchange for everyone's sincere smiles. Calling it handing out wealth is far too vulgar."

That overwhelming aura of wealth hit them head-on again. Everyone felt as though the glittering worldly possessions in their hands were almost too hot to hold.

If possible, they could give them more of this vulgar stuff and let her bear the filth of the mundane world!

Punching Schicksal, Kicking World Serpent, Going Even with Kevin

Elysia: "As expected of Eden. Smiles and happiness are priceless. I must learn from you properly."

Pardofelis: "Sister Elysia is generous, Sister Elysia is the best! System, hurry up and bring out the valuable stuff. Humiliate me with heavy treasures!"

Kiana: "Pardo, rein it in a little. Don't disgrace our Chat Group!"

Pardofelis: "Don't you want them? Then give yours to me. I'm willing to help you bear this pain."

Kiana: "In your dreams. I want one too!"

...The system gifted each person one Stigmata. It contains powerful energy. Please use it with caution.

As soon as the words fell, a card appeared in everyone's hands, its golden radiance so dazzling that it was hard to look away.

Each card contained a corresponding Stigmata. Once implanted, it could grant tremendous power.

Elysia: "Hannah? What is this?"

Pardofelis: "Mine is Hannah too."

Kiana: "Mine too... all Hannah."

Theresa: "System, you've gone too far!!!"

Damn it!

She knew the system was up to no good. She hadn't expected it to be shameless to this extent.

One Hannah for every person—was that something a human could do?!

How was this any different from pulling a supply banner and getting over ten pages of Hannah?!!

You have the nerve to call this a gifted Stigmata and say it contains powerful energy, only to slap them in the face with one Hannah after another?!

Was this how you tested Valkyries?

What Valkyrie could endure a test like this!!!

As everyone fumed with rage, the system chose to avoid them and directly displayed the scene.

In the scene, Mei lay on the ground while Chakravartin prepared to deliver the final blow. A suddenly appearing voice stopped him, leaving his blazing fury with nowhere to vent.

"Apponia, you again! Get out of my way!"

Chakravartin roared, but he was unable to attack Apponia.

"Ah, Chakravartin, you're here too. Could I ask you to temporarily move somewhere else? I would like to speak with Mei alone."

Apponia spoke softly and gently, even using the word "ask."

"Don't even think about it. You... Apponia, do you want to die again?!"

"Chakravartin."

Chakravartin suddenly closed in on Mei. His aura did not diminish in the slightest, and flames still burned on his arm, yet he was unable to throw his punch.

It was as though Apponia's two words were a binding spell that tightly locked down his fury.

"There won't be a next time, Herrscher."

Chakravartin glared at Apponia in a rage, as though he wanted to say something, but in the end, he merely snorted coldly and turned to leave.

"It's only been a while, yet Chakravartin has become more obedient."

Apponia sighed as she watched Chakravartin's retreating figure gradually disappear in the distance. The scene ended there.

Kiana: "Holy shit?! She's that strong?"

The shock was unparalleled.

If Mei and Chakravartin's battle had seemed like a thrilling, intense fight to them before, then Apponia's appearance and the way she subdued Chakravartin could only be described as earth-shattering.

What kind of joke was this?

Chakravartin, who attacked anyone he disliked, had actually been scared off by a single sentence?

Raiden Mei: "Is Apponia really that powerful? She clearly didn't do anything. Just one word scared Chakravartin away?"

Theresa: "If I hadn't seen him beat up Mei earlier, I might have thought this Chakravartin was an impostor."