When Raiden Mei once again returned to the golden hall, that girl like fluttering flying petals was already waiting by the side.
"You did very well." Elysia said with a smile, "No, I should say... you've far exceeded my expectations~"
"I'm really happy to see you gradually getting familiar with this place, gradually approaching the journey we once had.
Look, because of your choice, the flowing memories are slowly congealing into form~"
As she spoke, Elysia handed a silver-gray badge into Raiden Mei's hand.
"This mark is... is it 'MOTH to Flame'?" Raiden Mei asked.
"Yes, the badge of MOTH to Flame. Every member has one. Whether it's me, Kevin, Mobius, or even Van... I really miss the days when we first bonded..."
Speaking of this, a trace of remembrance flashed through Elysia's eyes.
"I heard that if you stayed in the organization for 25 years, there was a golden commemorative version. Back then, we even made a bet on it. Too bad none of us got it in the end, MOTH to Flame couldn't hold on till that time."
As if sensing Raiden Mei's confusion, Elysia took the initiative to explain, "After all, from the founding of MOTH to Flame until the arrival of the Finality, it only lasted six and a half years at most…"
Although Elysia's tone was still that light and cheerful one, both Raiden Mei and the viewers in front of the screen could feel that deep helplessness.
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[No way, even this stabs me a little?]
[Feeling sorry for my Elysia first]
[From the previous story we've learned, the pre-civilization had tech and combat power way stronger than the current one, but they still perished, so I really can't imagine how the current Kiana and the others can defeat the Finality]
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[Back to the Video]
Raiden Mei took that silver badge, as if she could touch the heavy memories it held.
After a moment of silence, she finally spoke, "Can you tell me about the Battle of Finality?"
As soon as the words fell, the air seemed to freeze for a moment.
Elysia's smile was still bright, but a strange look flickered deep within her eyes.
Though fleeting, it was still caught by the keen Raiden Mei.
Elysia gently shook her index finger, wearing a mischievous smile as she said, "Mei~ some things are like riddles, it's no fun if you say them out loud directly~"
Raiden Mei frowned, "I don't understand…"
"Aiya~ my dear Mei~"
Elysia took a step back, putting her hands behind her back, and playfully blinked.
"Just like when we played hide-and-seek as kids, wasn't the most fun part the process of searching?"
Raiden Mei lightly shook her head. She hadn't expected to get the answers about the Battle of Finality here in the first place.
What she cared more about was another question.
"Then, Elysia, can you tell me more specifically about the Thirteen Flame-Chasers?"
"During this time, I've already met you, Kevin, Hua, and Sakura, and then there's Van and Mobius whom you mentioned, counting that way, I still haven't seen seven of them?"
Elysia suddenly covered her mouth and laughed, "Mei~ the way you count is just too cute"
Hearing this, Raiden Mei frowned slightly, "Elysia, what do you mean by that?"
Elysia blinked playfully, "Mei~ don't you know the saying…"
At this point, Elysia deliberately dragged out her words, "There are fourteen people in the Thirteen Flame-Chasers... isn't that perfectly reasonable~"
Raiden Mei was directly stunned, "Wait, how is that possible…"
"Why wouldn't it be~" Elysia suddenly leaned in close, her eyes filled with amusement. "Just like how there's always an extra cookie in the dessert box, isn't that sweet?"
Raiden Mei rubbed her temples.
She originally thought she could get more information about the Thirteen Flame-Chasers or perhaps even about Van from Elysia.
But the current situation was, she only felt more and more confused.
"Elysia, what you just said... what's that all about?"
"Secret~" Elysia raised her index finger and placed it on her lips, her eyes curling into crescent moons, "Of course, seeing as we're both beautiful girls, I'll give Mei a warm little hint."
"On the journey to pursue the truth, besides charging forward bravely, we can also pause appropriately to enjoy the scenery along the way. Who knows, we might stumble upon a surprise~"
Raiden Mei still wanted to ask more, but she realized that Elysia's figure had already quietly disappeared.
Only her voice filled with laughter was left lingering in the air, "Next time we meet, maybe you'll encounter that 'special' Flame-Chaser~"
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[Even so, Elysia, stop being a riddle person already!]
[Riddle people get out of the Elysium Realm!]
[Raiden Mei, Kevin said once I enter the Elysium Realm I'll get answers, so why am I more confused now?]
[Combining what Hua said before, maybe Elysia is hinting that Van has been watching over Mei all along]
[But I'm still super curious, who are the fourteen people among the Thirteen Flame-Chasers?]
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[Back to the Video]
At the moment she returned from the world of memory to the golden hall, Raiden Mei suddenly felt a burning blaze rise up behind her.
That flame was wild and passionate, as if an invisible hand wanted to drag her back into the vortex of memories in the Elysium Realm.
Raiden Mei stood in place, looking at the memory replay device flickering in front of her, her brows furrowing unconsciously.
The scorching aura around her grew stronger, making her feel breathless.
"Looks like he's noticed you."
Elysia's crisp voice, like a morning breeze, softly sounded beside Raiden Mei's ear.
That clear and pleasant tone, like a ray of morning light, instantly diluted the suffocating heat in the air.
Raiden Mei's tense nerves subconsciously relaxed, and the blazing flames behind her also gradually calmed down with Elysia's gentle words.
"Him...?" Raiden Mei asked doubtfully. "Oh, must be another fusion warrior. That means, including you, I've only seen four people so far."
"It's not that we're hiding them and don't want you to meet~ it's just that, for some reason, visitors tend to encounter Flame-Chasers who share the same will."
Saying that, Elysia playfully blinked, "If you want to build a connection, you at least have to be able to talk, right?"
Raiden Mei, "But the first person I met was you..."
"Isn't that because I'm the most compatible with you?"
"Really?" Raiden Mei narrowed her eyes. "Why do I feel like you were deliberately waiting for me there?"
"Uwaa~" Elysia suddenly covered her chest, making an exaggerated hurt expression, "Mei suspects me so much, I'm hurt~ Do I really look like that kind of scheming bad woman in your eyes~"
To that, Raiden Mei simply stared silently at Elysia, saying nothing.
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