Paradise Gradually Darkens (Continued)

Wait, were these people even listening to her?

She used to present herself as a mysterious figure, but this time she finally tasted the bitter fruit of her actions.

Feeling the varied emotions in the eyes of the Flame-Chasers, yet all convinced that she was the culprit behind the Kevin incident, Elysia felt the weight of being the team's vice leader for the first time.

"Um, what if I said... I really didn't know anything about this?" Elysia said in a slightly lower voice.

This wasn't entirely a lie, because the boy didn't actually tell her every step of the plan.

Besides, isn't it perfectly reasonable for girls to keep some secrets occasionally?

Thinking about the expressions on everyone's faces after the truth is revealed, Elysia quickly recalled some sad things in her mind to suppress the corners of her mouth that were trying to turn up.

Upon hearing the Fairy Miss's statement that she was once again distancing herself from the situation, the group of Flame-Chasers were stunned, and a heavy silence began to fill the air.

"Elysia, is this really not a prank you and Lord Naraku played?"

Sakura frowned slightly, her face hardening as she asked, "Of course not, Sakura, how could you think of me like that?" Elysia retorted with an innocent expression.

"..."

Sakura simply stared calmly at the Fairy Miss in response to this attempt to get away with being cute, her expression remaining completely unchanged.

Since the boy settled in the Elysian Realm, the number of times the two of them have gone on mischief is beyond her memory.

Mobius had already held countless dinner parties, to the point that the other party once wanted to put her, the one who had opened Pandora's box, on the experimental table.

Of course, the final outcome of this matter was certainly not as Mobius had hoped.

After all, the other party was just a researcher and did not have the same powerful strength as her.

"In that case, there may have been some unexpected enemies infiltrating into the Elysian Realm."

Speaking in an orderly tone, Su slowly opened her eyes, her brows furrowing slightly.

"Where's that guy? Is he still hiding somewhere and refusing to come out?"

Chijie shouted loudly, his eyes behind the mask fixed on a certain pink fairy.

At this moment, in the Elysian Realm, apart from Kevin, who has been confirmed dead, all the Flame-Chasers and visitors have gathered here.

In this situation, the boy who has yet to appear naturally becomes the first suspect.

Moreover, possessing an air of mystery and strength no less than Elysia's, the opponent does indeed seem capable of killing Kevin.

"Even I don't know the answer to this kind of question."

Facing Chijie's undisguisedly ardent gaze, Elysia spoke with a helpless expression.

"Elysia, you might be able to fool others with this kind of nonsense, but you don't think I'm as easy to fool as those two idiots, do you?"

Mobius said with a cold laugh, his gaze pointing at the bewildered Durandal and the gloomy Mei, his vertical snake-like eyes filled with barely suppressed excitement and malice.

First, she was bullied by the boy and Elysia, and then she was repeatedly beaten by juniors like Mei. Doesn't she, the Flame-Chasers of [Infinite], have any dignity?

Previously, there hadn't been any major disturbances in the Elysian Realm, so she could only endure it.

But now... even Kevin is gone, is she supposed to continue being bullied by these guys?

Starting today, she will tear away the disguises on the boys step by step, and step on them to become the supreme ruler of the Elysian Realm!

"Dear Dr. Mobius, I understand how you feel right now."

But this time, I really don't know.

Feeling the sharp, piercing gaze of Mobius, Elysia gave a helpless smile. "If you don't believe me, you can ask Hua. She knows I'm not lying."

Upon hearing this, Mobius's gaze immediately turned to the warrior Hua standing to the side.

Possessing Divine Key crafted from the Herrscher Core of Knowledge, the other party is perfectly capable of acting as a lie detector.

"Elysia was not lying."

Facing the gazes of the crowd, Hua sighed and nodded.

As the atmosphere on the field grew increasingly tense, Eden stepped forward and said, "Before the truth is revealed, further suspicion is useless."

Instead of doubting each other here, let's all use our own methods to find evidence.

"That makes sense, what do you all think?"

With a slightly more relaxed expression on her face, Elysia echoed the question.

"Ha! Elysia, I'll definitely catch you and that guy by the tail."

With a resentful snort, Mobius was the first to leave the field.

"..."

Watching the green-haired girl's resolute retreating figure, Su couldn't help but sigh softly, "The enemy's abilities are currently unknown, and they are hiding in the shadows beyond our sight. It's best if everyone doesn't act alone."

"That's something only people like you should be worried about."

Not appreciating Su's good intentions, Chijie crossed his arms, chuckled, and then chose to leave alone as well.

"Mei, Miss Durandal, although I do not know what happened to Lord Akatsuki, please believe me, the other party is definitely not the murderer of Kevin."

Sakura looked directly at Mei and the other girl, and said in an extremely serious tone.

She possessed an extraordinary sensitivity to auras, yet she never sensed the slightest malice from the boy.

Therefore, even though the boy is currently the prime suspect in the Elysian Realm, she does not believe that he is the real murderer.

"Don't worry, Sakura, I'm more certain of this than any of you."

She took a deep breath and said, Mei eyes showing no wavering.

Even though she still had doubts about the boy's hidden identity, she never suspected him.

After all, she and the boy had supported each other all the way; they were people who could entrust their lives to each other. How could these things, whether true or false, easily sever their ties?

"Um?"

Upon hearing this, Sakura's face immediately showed a hint of surprise.

But as her gaze swept over Durandal beside her, whose expression was complicated, Sakura instantly understood.

"In that case, I will also begin my actions. I hope you can find Lord Naraku soon."

Sakura smiled and nodded, then turned and left, still all alone.

As Mobius and the others left one after another, the remaining Flame-Chasers also quickly chose to leave in twos and threes, and the once lively square quickly became deserted.

"Elysia, do you want to come with me?"

Patience was saved for last, and Eden smiled as he extended an invitation to the Fairy Miss.

"Let's wait a bit, Eden. Even if I wanted to leave now, Mei and the others would be reluctant to let me go."

Sensing the sharp gazes from Mei and Durandal beside her, Elysia sighed.

Shortly after the typewriter exploded, the other Flame-Chasers arrived with news of Kevin's death, leaving her no time to continue her deception... no, to answer Mei and the other two's questions.

"Well, then I'll take my leave first. You know where to find me, Mei Durandal. I also wish you both the best of luck in finding the answers you seek."

Eden also noticed the change in the two girls' expressions and could only smile helplessly.

"Call..."

Watching Eden's figure finally disappear into the distance, Mei finally let out a long sigh of relief. "Elysia, now you can tell us the truth about Naraku... no, about the Mark, right?"

As she spoke, the girl's sharp, hawk-like gaze fell upon the pink figure in front of her.

Although the fairy's words were a question, her voice was filled with an undeniable pressure.

"Hmm... this is a rather complicated issue."

With one hand on her forehead, Elysia sighed softly, a troubled expression on her face.

Come.

"Elysia!"

Seeing that the Fairy Miss seemed to be avoiding the question again, Mei's expression immediately turned cold.

"Okay, okay, I'll tell you everything I know, so don't be impatient."

With a helpless expression, Elysia's lips curled into a faint smile.

"But Mei, why don't you guess the answer first?"

Durandal to the side. "???" Didn't anyone think to ask for her opinion?

"..."

Ignoring the golden-haired Valkyrie's gesture, Mei's eyes flashed with thought. "This Naraku in the Elysian Realm isn't the person I know, right?"

"Raiden Mei, what does this mean?" Upon hearing this, Durandal was immediately dumbfounded.

Didn't they just confirm that Naraku was Shi Hen? How come he's no Shi Hen?

"Mei is indeed very perceptive. Durandal, you're going to lose points." Elysia couldn't help but reveal a pleasant smile.

Although she knew Mei's understanding was definitely wrong, she didn't intend to correct her.

After all, even though she had promised the boy that she would guide Mei and the other girl, she still hoped that she could tell as few lies as possible.

This is Elysia's sincerity.

"So, Naraku really is a trace from the future world?" Mei's delicate body trembled involuntarily, Mei voice also trembled slightly.

Based on her understanding of the boy, there was absolutely no way he could possess the same level of power as Naraku, comparable to Kevin's.

However, the other party actually did just that.

Thinking of the occasional glimpse of vicissitude in the other person's eyes, Mei simply couldn't imagine what kind of tortuous path the boy had gone through to become Naraku like this.

"A future world? How is that possible?"

Upon hearing Mei's statement, Durandal instinctively wanted to deny it.

But then Durandal fell silent again, thinking of Otto, who already had a comprehensive plan to reverse time.

Since Otto was able to reverse time and space, it's not surprising that others could do similar things.

Rather than focusing on whether this matter is true or false, she should be more concerned with how to extract useful information from Naraku.

After all, she still wasn't entirely confident about how to defeat Kevin and Welt White in the real world.

"That depends on how you define the future."

With a chuckle, Elysia said with a hint of mockery, "What seems like a future full of endless possibilities to you might just be an unchangeable past in the eyes of others."

Upon hearing this, Mei and Durandal sensed the weight in the Fairy Miss's words and were momentarily speechless.

"Okay, there's no need to be so down. At least we still have the present, right?"

With a smile, Elysia's tone became more lively, "And I assure you, I will bring that guy to you and let him explain everything to you in person."

Mei and Durandal are both good girls, and she would feel guilty if she kept deceiving them.

Therefore, it's best to leave this kind of thing to the boy himself.

"Can you find the trace?"

Mei looked up at the Fairy Miss, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.

"After all, he and I are both second place."

Elysia said with a proud look on her face.

"That······..."

Subconsciously recalling what Mobius had said, Mei was about to ask about the specifics of their relationship, but then she remembered the predicament that Elysian Realm was currently facing, and after thinking about it, she decided to give up.

As Elysia said, everything should be explained by the boy himself.

A few streaks of crimson lightning flashed in Mei forcibly suppressed the pounding in her heart.

See you later!

With a wave of her hand, Elysia left without the slightest hesitation.

"Raiden Mei, then we..."

Looking at the square where only the two of them remained, Durandal her thin lips slightly, intending to invite Mei to join them.