Making a Behind-the-Scenes Boss from the Honkai World Chapter 48

Shi Hen said calmly.

"Sakura, she's a mysterious fox-eared girl~"

The crystal flower in Elysia's palm changed again.

"I think you're the more mysterious one."

Shi Hen shook his head.

"Hua, a resilient and tenacious girl."

A familiar image appeared in Elysia's palm.

"I like generous older sisters."

Shi Hen stated frankly.

After all, this was the Elysian Realm, and the Celestial Master couldn't come here to perform a craniotomy on him.

"Oh my, I didn't expect you to be like this~" Elysia exclaimed in surprise, then the image in her palm changed again. "Griseo, our youngest child, the so-called darling of the group."

"When do we start our first exploration?"

Shi Hen stood up directly.

Elysia: "..."

Did your stance change a little too quickly?

"Mobius, although her hobbies are a bit peculiar, she's also a very cute girl."

Elysia pretended not to hear Shi Hen.

"Okay, let's start exploring."

Shi Hen nodded.

"Vill-V, the most talented among us, the entire Elysian Realm was built by her."

Elysia continued to introduce.

"I understand, let's start exploring quickly then."

Shi Hen urged.

"Felis, compared to the other Seraphs, she might be a bit ordinary, but she's also a very hardworking child who loves life."

Elysia's crystal flower continued to transform.

"Mhm, let's go explore quickly."

Shi Hen hopped a few times, as if doing some warm-up exercises.

"Kevin, the leader of the Flame-Chasing Seraphs, he's the first and most powerful one of all."

Elysia turned a deaf ear.

"..." Shi Hen snatched the crystal flower from Elysia's hand. "Now. I've cleared it."

By obtaining Elysia's crystal flower, he was qualified to leave the Elysian Realm.

Even though this crystal flower looked exactly like a certain large ice block.

But appearance wasn't the key; the meaning it contained was.

The crystal flower symbolized Elysia's approval.

Elysia: "???"

Is this person's brain really okay? Who just grabs things directly?

Click!

The girl snapped her fingers, and the crystal flower in Shi Hen's hand instantly... Huh? It was still there?

"How did you do that?"

Elysia didn't hide her surprise.

Theoretically, this crystal flower was an extension of her power, and she should have absolute control over it.

"That's how I did it."

A white light flashed in Shi Hen's palm, and the crystal flower immediately reverted to its flower-like form.

With this, his Elysian Realm completion certificate was flawless even in shape.

Elysian Realm speedrun, achieved!

Chapter 53: Bullying the Honest Person (Seeking Subscriptions)

"Damn you, Elysia!"

Shi Hen gritted his teeth.

He never expected to end up in the Elysian Realm after all.

Just as he was about to leave the Elysian Realm, Elysia cheated and moved the door originally located in the center of the hall to the exit position, and then...

Shi Hen had just fallen in.

"You explore here for a bit, I'll go introduce you to the other Seraphs. Bye-bye~"

Laughter drifted through the air, followed by the sensation of something departing.

Even though no one was in front of him anymore, Shi Hen didn't move, just stood there silently.

He didn't have to wait long. Three minutes later...

"Oh right, visitor, you still haven't told me your name. It's too rude to introduce a friend if you don't even know their name."

The laughter returned.

"Before asking for someone else's name, you should introduce yourself first, shouldn't you?"

Shi Hen said calmly.

"...Alright." Elysia said with a hint of helplessness, reappearing before the young man. "Elysia. My name is Elysia~ In our era's language, this name means paradise, a haven. You can also call me Eli affectionately, it sounds cuter."

"Hen. Just call me Hen."

Shi Hen replied simply.

Just using names seemed more in line with the customs of the previous civilization.

"Hen, is it? While it might remind people of a certain senior, it's also a very cute name." Elysia said with a smile, waving at the young man. "Well then, enjoy your journey. See you later~"

As her voice faded, the girl vanished like scattering petals.

Only then did Shi Hen begin to move.

He didn't sense any particularly strong auras, so this should be a common area for the Seraphs.

Thinking this, Shi Hen casually looked around.

Since he was here, he might as well treat it as a trip. After all, there weren't many places where one could see the remnants of the previous civilization.

Walking through structures with cage-like fences, Shi Hen occasionally reached out to touch the bars and pillars, feeling an aesthetic vastly different from the current era's civilization.

It was quieter than he imagined.

Finding a bench and sitting down, Shi Hen couldn't help but think to himself.

He had expected to be quickly surrounded by monsters, but that wasn't the case.

This was, after all, the living space jointly constructed by the Seraphs, and not every Seraph was passionate about combat and killing.

On the contrary, perhaps the majority of them leaned towards "peace."

Therefore, combat was definitely not the mainstream in the Elysian Realm; exploration was.

Understanding this, Shi Hen began to observe his surroundings more carefully.

Having traveled to many places, the Elysian Realm felt more like an empty city to him – quiet and peaceful, but not dead.

It was as if the city's vitality was completely contained within.

After all, he hadn't encountered a second Seraph yet.

Despite this, Shi Hen felt no urgency. He even lay down on the bench.

He was a bit tired, so he might as well take a nap. Why rush?

When he woke up, Shi Hen found a pink-haired girl with strange beast ears next to him, surrounded by the scattered remains of Honkai Beasts.

"Tch, your security here isn't great. I don't usually encounter things like this when I take a nap."

Shi Hen openly expressed his dissatisfaction with the Elysian Realm.

The pink-haired girl: "..."

What was with this person?

Wasn't she supposed to be the one to remind him that the Elysian Realm wasn't absolutely safe, and then the young man would sincerely accept the teachings of a Seraph?

My name is Sakura. I am a warrior bearing the mark of [Setsuna], and I remain here to pass down the techniques of [Setsuna] to future generations.

Although somewhat bewildered, Sakura still introduced herself very honestly.

"Knowledge and skills can be passed down through textbooks. What Seraphs should pass down is something more important."

Shi Hen couldn't help but shake his head.

Sakura's resolve wasn't high enough.

"...Is that so?"

Sakura scratched her cheek, feeling that this person seemed more like a Seraph than she did.

For five thousand years, she had always believed this place was meant for passing down skills, and she had always acted accordingly.

"Of course," Shi Hen nodded seriously. "Compared to the techniques of using a sword, understanding why you wield the sword is the most important thing."

"I stand corrected."

Sakura humbly lowered her head.

"My name is Hen, a World Serpent executive under the codename 'White Dove.' I'm currently entering the Elysian Realm to undergo trials to save the world," Shi Hen said.

White Dove was the codename he had chosen for himself. Shi Hen had even rejected fifteen options provided by Gray Serpent, forcing the latter's electronic eye to keep flashing.

It couldn't be helped; the codenames Gray Serpent offered were too dark, not sounding like the righteous partner meant to save the world.

Sakura nodded.

Shi Hen blinked.

Sakura blinked too.

The atmosphere immediately became a little awkward.

"Sakura, I can call you that, right?" Shi Hen broke the silence.

He felt that the other party's professional conduct as a Seraph still needed improvement, as he, the visitor, had to initiate conversation.

"Of course," Sakura replied honestly.

Everyone called her that, and she never felt the need for any honorifics or respectful titles.

There was no need for that.

"Can you give me a proof of completion?" Shi Hen asked directly.

"Proof of completion?" Sakura was confused.