Honkai Exposed, Starting with Iconic Elysian Realm Scenes

"Oh, here we go again. Can't you guys stop thinking of me as evil?"

Mobius pouted, feeling wronged.

"Anything broken is Chakravartin's fault, anyone feeling unwell is Mobius's doing. When will these rumors end?"

"I doubt you even know they're rumors."

Mei let out a cold laugh.

Despite Mobius's current pitiful, harmless demeanor, once the Serpent bared its fangs, there would be no chance to escape.

"I bet the two of us are the ones who get wrongly accused more often."

"Then... who smashed that huge crater outside the door?" Mei asked.

"Chakravartin!"

Mobius answered with absolute certainty, without even a second's hesitation.

It had to be Chakravartin!

"But there's a piece of green, like Serpent scales, at the bottom of the crater."

"That was Chakravartin too."

Mobius said, not blinking an eye, as if Chakravartin was solely responsible and the kind-hearted Serpent had nothing to do with it.

"At least I know where the rumors about Chakravartin come from now."

Mei sighed, silently pitying Chakravartin for a second, but only a second.

The scene ends here.

Kiana: "So that's how it is. Chakravartin also has Mobius to thank for some of the blame he takes. No wonder his reputation in Fire Moth is so bad." There were still green scales in the crater, and she could still say it was Chakravartin's doing without batting an eye. Truly worthy of you, Mobius!

Theresa: "Chakravartin's reputation is being ruined. Even Mobius is trying to pin the blame on him. That's too tragic!"

Chakravartin: "Mobius... an existence that is tiresome, but worth killing! Destroy everything, kill, annihilate!!!"

Elysia: "Chakravartin, are you not done over there yet?"

Fu Hua: "Perhaps, the people he intends to kill are quite numerous."

Chakravartin: "Soon, it will be soon. They are merely beasts trapped in a cage, awaiting death. Only in despair and agony can their sins be burned away with their filthy souls!" Tsk, tsk, tsk. Just hearing Chakravartin's roar, you could guess how miserably those targeted by him would die. They deserved it!

Pardofelis: "Actually, Sister Snake isn't entirely wrong. That scale did fall off when she and Brother Jie were fighting... Tsk, if I had known, I should have picked it up. I might have gotten a good price for it."

Raiden Mei: "Pardo, are you risking your life for money?"

Chapter 79: Bishop Otto Arrives

The scale that fell from Mobius was indeed valuable, but whether one could keep their life after taking it was another matter entirely.

Pardofelis: "Hehe, I was just thinking. I wouldn't dare go to Sister Snake's lab... Maybe I could sneak in when she's away on a business trip."

Kiana: "And then Mobius comes back, and by the time you get out of the lab, you'll have become Pardo and Felis."

Pardofelis: "No, it won't be that unlucky, will it?"

Looking at the invisibility cloak she was wearing, along with the Shenzhou lightness kung fu she had recently learned, Pardofelis figured she was at least half an expert.

Even against Sister Snake, it wasn't impossible to try.

[Eden has used the Life Coin trial version, coordinates: St. Freya Academy. Will receive a twenty-four-hour trial period.]

"Eden?"

The people at St. Freya Academy froze for a moment. They never would have guessed that Eden would show up without a word.

A flash of white light suddenly appeared behind them, and the wealthy artist from the Previous Era appeared behind them.

"Long time no see, Hua."

Eden smiled slightly at the two Fu Huas, then lowered her head in thought.

Honestly, she really couldn't tell which one was Fu Hua and which one was the Herrscher of Reason.

Identical faces, identical bodies, even their chests were equally flat. It was quite difficult to find any difference in their appearance.

"Eden, I bet you didn't recognize which one is the old fossil and which one is me, right? How about it, are we exactly the same? Can't tell us apart at all?"

"The moment you speak, I can tell."

No mistake, that way of speaking could only be the Herrscher of Reason.

Eden fumbled in her pocket and pulled out a black and red gem, then handed it to the Herrscher of Reason.

"It's our first meeting, and I don't have any impressive gifts. I just happened to have this gem, and I thought it would suit you, so I brought it along."

"Wow, you're really generous, Eden."

Herrscher of Reason picked up the gem and thought, She truly is Eden.

Giving someone a gem as a gift right after meeting them was something only she could pull off.

"Oh, right, Kiana, Teacher Himeko, Director Theresa... When we were chatting earlier, I heard you all mention that you liked gems, so I prepared one for each of you."

Gems of various colors sparkled, and the overwhelming aura of wealth made Himeko's legs tremble.

Rich woman, let's be friends!

"Auntie, we were just saying that casually. Eden actually prepared gems for us?"

"Niece, pinch me quickly, see if I'm still dreaming. Ow... that hurts."

Theresa rubbed her reddened arm, realizing this wasn't a dream.

A rich woman is really raining gems!

Pardofelis: "Sister Eden, why did you leave? You didn't even say goodbye."

Eden: "It was just a sudden whim. I wanted to taste the fine wines of the Previous Era and feel the brilliance of this age more."

Elysia: "So our poor Eden wanted to make up for past regrets."

Eden: "Regrets... Although we all made the choices we thought were best, didn't everyone leave with regrets in the end?"

As one of the traitors, Eden betrayed hope and the future.

She was supposed to carry out the Kindling Project and shoulder the responsibility of leading the Previous Era, but Eden chose to be buried forever with her art in her own era.

The new civilization would display new artistic brilliance, and the art of her era should have vanished along with the destruction of civilization.

Eden firmly chose to face her end.

She only felt a little regret that she wouldn't have the chance to witness the glory of fifty thousand years later and savor its taste.

"Drinking? Leave that to me. I have some good stuff stored away. Eden, we're not going home until we're drunk tonight."

Himeko Murata pointed towards her room.

She had hidden quite a bit of alcohol from Theresa. It was rare to meet someone who enjoyed drinking, so she had to bring it out.

"Himeko, drink a little less..."

"Got it, Theresa. You go drink your bitter melon juice. Adults drink adult things."

"..."

Theresa watched Himeko's retreating back and pondered whether to dock Himeko's salary to prevent her from hiding more alcohol.

St. Freya Academy was facing financial difficulties. Her grandfather hadn't had the chance to act cute in a long time. If this continued, the academy might face bankruptcy.

"Director Theresa, Bishop Otto is on the phone."

"Huh?"

Theresa was bewildered.

What is this? A blessing in disguise, or is my retribution finally here?

Bishop Otto hadn't called for a long time, nor had he given Fu Hua any orders. Theresa didn't think this was a good sign.

Something unusual must be afoot. He probably sensed something.

"My dear granddaughter, have you missed Grandpa?"

The video call connected to Schicksal headquarters. The blonde man sitting opposite her was Theresa's grandfather.

Bishop Otto of Schicksal.

Beside Otto was Schicksal's Head Secretary, Amber.

She was as gentle as Theresa remembered, and her tone was as loving as ever. However, knowing her grandfather's plans, Theresa now felt only fear towards him.

Making Kiana the Herrscher of the Void, betraying Fu Hua... Every misdeed Otto committed hurt her friends, disregarding her feelings completely.

Even she herself was just a pawn on his chessboard.

Thinking of this, Theresa's back began to break out in a cold sweat.

"Of course, I missed you. I haven't spoken to Grandpa in months, and I've lost several pounds."

Despite her inner panic, Theresa forced herself to maintain a calm facade.

Don't panic. If I panic, I'll be exposed!

"Hahaha, Theresa, you miss Grandpa's funding, don't you? But next time I have the chance, I'll come to St. Freya and give my dear granddaughter a hug to see if you've really lost weight from hunger."

"Of course, Grandpa must come!"

Can't panic. Even if my legs are trembling, Theresa must not panic!

"Hahaha, Grandpa was just joking. It's so far to Schicksal headquarters, and Grandpa is busy with affairs. How could I possibly have the time to come over?"

"That's a real shame... Hahaha."

Theresa awkwardly scratched her cheek.

It's really good that he can't come. Things will be exposed sooner or later. I'll delay it for as long as I can.

If you really showed up, Theresa would have a hard time stopping herself from tying up the Herrscher of Reason and torturing her to reveal all your evil plans!

"Alright, I won't tease Theresa anymore. Grandpa has already transferred next year's funding. Theresa, don't you dare spend it all on manga again."

"Who, who would spend funding on manga!"

Theresa said in exasperation.

She had only slightly shifted a tiny bit of the adjustable funds, how could that be called misappropriation of public funds?

However, as the video call ended, she finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Lying to Otto put immense pressure on her, but it seemed her act was flawless, and Grandpa hadn't noticed at all!

She really was unmatched in wisdom and courage, even fooling Bishop Otto!

Theresa: "As expected of me, Niece. I just fooled my grandpa with my flawless acting."

Kiana: "Really? Auntie, don't lie to me."

Raiden Mei: "The Director seems very confident."

Theresa: "Of course. Although I was a little flustered just now, the mental fortitude of an S-rank Valkyrie allowed me to remain unfazed and defiantly show my pride to Grandpa. He didn't notice anything unusual about me at all."

Bronya: "Uh..."

Kiana: "Auntie, I almost believed you, but now that you say that, I'm not so sure."

Iron-willed Theresa, do you even believe what you're saying?

You probably get as scared as a hamster seeing a cat when you meet Bishop Otto; any slight movement from him would make you jump.

Theresa: "Ahem, I admit that what I said just now was a bit of artistic embellishment, but I really managed to get away with it. Grandpa didn't mention anything else, and he didn't notice Fu Hua's betrayal."

Fu Hua: "Director, isn't the term 'betrayal' a bit harsh?"

Bishop Otto was the one who backstabbed her first, so why was she being treated like a traitor?