Starting as a Behind-the-Scenes Boss in the Honkai World Chapter 47

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Chapter 52: Elysian Realm Speedrun Strategy (Seeking First Order)

Damn it, isn't there a single light in this place?

Walking through a corridor that seemed to descend into the deepest darkness, Shi Hen couldn't help but think to himself.

According to Gray Serpent, as long as he walked through this passage, he would reach the final trial grounds for the World Serpent executives. After completing it, he would get a promotion and a raise, becoming an honored World Serpent executive.

If I just stayed in this passage for a few days and then walked out saying I completed the trial, would Gray Serpent believe me?

Looking at the darkness around him that even his vision couldn't penetrate, Shi Hen had a thought out of nowhere.

After all, he really didn't know what he was supposed to do in the Elysian Realm.

The truth of the Honkai?

Shi Hen knew it clearly even before he transmigrated.

Great power?

Shi Hen was confident he would become stronger than anyone else, and without the gene fragments of the Stigmata, he couldn't bear the power of the imprints at all.

Damn it, so what was the point of him entering the Elysian Realm?

Just to get a job transfer certificate for a World Serpent executive?

It felt like such a waste. He might as well fight Durandal more and give the girl some motivation to get stronger.

Lost in thought, Shi Hen suddenly saw light pouring in from ahead. He subconsciously quickened his pace, and then—

A magnificent hall, like a palace, appeared before Shi Hen, along with someone casually leaning on a sofa against the wall...

Without any hesitation, Shi Hen turned and left.

"???"

Looking at the young man who retreated from the Elysian Realm without a word, Elysia couldn't help but blink, a look of confusion on her face.

Honestly, was she that scary?

She had even held a pose for a long time, just to give him the most perfect first impression.

Secretly annoyed, it wasn't until three minutes later that the young girl heard those footsteps approaching the Elysian Realm again.

Knock, knock, knock!

That was the sound of knocking.

A door? Where did the Elysian Realm have a door?

In confusion, Elysia saw the young man stepping in with his hands in a cupped gesture, as if he were pushing open an invisible door.

So that was it, he had used a solidified Honkai Energy barrier to knock.

Elysia instantly understood everything.

But, was this some kind of new-age performance art?

The young girl was even more confused.

"I just felt that this Elysian Realm wasn't ready, so I decided to give it a second chance," Shi Hen said, as if guessing her thoughts. "But now it seems this is the result of someone's deliberate actions."

"Oh, are you really that unwilling to see me?"

Elysia said indignantly, her cheeks puffed up like a hamster, looking incredibly cute.

"Yes, you guessed right," Shi Hen nodded as he walked closer to the girl. "You're too troublesome."

Among all thirteen Seraphs, the one he least wanted to see was Elysia.

Because if she had been the first to meet him, all his secrets would likely have been seen through.

Undoubtedly, Elysia possessed such unreasonable abilities, even though this was just a memory fragment left behind by her.

In terms of being unreasonable, he and Elysia were on the same level.

"I was so excited to see you, and I've been looking forward to it for so long."

Elysia stomped her foot, appearing even more annoyed.

"I'm truly sorry about that."

Shi Hen replied in a voice devoid of any apology.

"Apologies should be sincere, like... showing your belly or something?"

She said with a grin, her gaze fixed on the young man's abdomen.

"I'm going to report you to Eden for harassment."

Shi Hen's gaze immediately became vigilant.

"Even Eden knows about this? You really aren't simple."

"I have to say, you're really something," Elysia said, her eyes sparkling like a child who had found an interesting new toy.

"Even I know that, you're definitely not simple," Shi Hen replied in a monotone voice.

Elysia: "..."

"As I thought, you're an opponent that must be treated with caution."

Elysia's gaze grew serious. This was the first time she had met someone whose thick skin was on par with her own.

"Likewise," Shi Hen said, cupping his fists. This girl was definitely the type to bloom if you gave her an inch of sun. In fact, she'd bloom for you even if you didn't give her any sun at all.

"So, what brings you to this Elysian Realm?" Elysia asked, a faint smile playing on her lips.

"To get a promotion and a raise, of course," Shi Hen said with a completely matter-of-fact expression. He sat down next to the girl, sinking deep into the sofa. 'Hmm, this is quite comfortable.' Shi Hen silently gave Eden a thumbs-up for her taste.

"A promotion and a raise?" Elysia's expression turned odd.

"Gray Serpent told me that once I clear the Elysian Realm, he'll promote me to a cadre in World Serpent," Shi Hen said, spreading his hands in complete honesty.

"Hmm... that reason is truly unique," Elysia's expression became even stranger. In the past five thousand years, this Elysian Realm had hosted many visitors, but this was the first time she had heard such a simple and unadorned reason.

"Then, as the second of the Thirteen Flame-Chasing Seraphs and the second-in-command of the Fusion Warriors, can you give me your stamp of approval directly?" Shi Hen asked earnestly. He couldn't be bothered to waste any more time here.

"Hmm..." Elysia tilted her head slightly, appearing to think. After a long moment, she finally replied, "Although I'd really like to, I'm afraid visitors must experience the memories of a certain Seraph and find their own answers. That's the rule of the Elysian Realm."

"Rules are meant to be broken," Shi Hen immediately retorted.

Elysia: "???" When I type out these question marks, it's not that I have a problem, but that I think you have a problem.

"I already have my answer," Shi Hen said casually, leaning back on the sofa. 'Seriously, I'm already Heavenly Origin, and you want me to find an answer?'

"Don't you want to meet the other Seraphs?" Elysia asked in a seductive tone.

"No," Shi Hen refused outright. He had already met them, albeit separated by a thick barrier. Rather than playing a friendship game with the Seraphs here, he preferred to stir up trouble outside. After leveling up for so long, he still hadn't had a "friendly physical exchange" with Durandal. As the saying goes, what's the point of leveling up if you can't defeat the opponents you couldn't defeat before? Besides, Otto had thrown a nuke at his head earlier, so shouldn't he beat up Durandal a few more times to get even? Therefore, considering all of the above, he couldn't escape being beaten up by Durandal, and he had to do it before she leveled up.

"The Seraphs are all very cute~" Elysia continued to tempt the young man.

"Are they as cute as you?" Shi Hen asked indifferently.

"Oh my, if you say that, I'll get shy too~"

Elysia giggled, covering her mouth.

This girl was truly quite narcissistic.

Shi Hen saw the girl's true nature at a glance.

"I only need to know the cutest one."

Shi Hen said, forcing himself to speak against his better judgment... well, it wasn't that much against his better judgment. He also thought Elysia was the cutest.

"Heehee, I'm so happy to hear you say that." Elysia smiled, but she didn't give up. "However, the other Seraphs also have their own unique charms..."

"Not interested."

Shi Hen interrupted her directly.

He just wanted to go out and cause trouble.

"Eden, a rich and generous big sister."

Opening her palm, Elysia directly sculpted Eden's likeness from crystal flowers.

"But everything in the Elysian Realm is just memory; it can't be taken out."

Shi Hen pouted.

Foolish girl, he thought, to try and deceive him with such a cheap trick.

"Aponia, a kind and compassionate nun."

Speaking in a cheerful tone, the crystal flowers in Elysia's palm changed once more.

"I only believe in myself; I don't need anyone else's salvation."