[In the Real World]
[Here it comes, finally revealing Mobius's secret!]
[I'm starting to look forward to the fight between Raiden Mei and Mobius.]
[I'm even more looking forward to seeing, after the two of them fight, who Van will help?]
[Isn't that obvious? Of course it's my Mei!]
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Mobius glanced over the noisy barrage, a trace of displeasure flashing in her eyes.
But what really made her annoyed was not these irrelevant and harmless teasing comments, but the embarrassing memory that was about to be shown in the video.
She clearly remembered that in the footage, she had once sworn to teach Raiden Mei a lesson to force out Van, but ended up being suppressed instead.
This public-execution-like sense of shame made the Mobius watching now unconsciously clench her fists.
———
[Back to the Video]
After returning to the golden hall, Raiden Mei once again arrived at the lounge.
"Ah, you're here."
In the spacious lounge, the pink-haired girl was lazily leaning on the sofa, her smile as beautiful as a blooming flower.
"I sent everyone away." Elysia blinked. "Looking at your expression, is there some secret you want to tell me?"
Raiden Mei spoke directly, "I want to talk to you about Mobius."
"Mhm, I knew it." Elysia's smile faded a little. "So about her, how much do you know now?"
Raiden Mei took a deep breath and told her the information she had gathered one by one.
"For example, Mobius is one of the Fusion Warriors, code CM-003; she is the creator of the Fusion Warrior project; it's said that her relationship with you isn't very good…"
"Oh, that rumor is not correct~" Elysia chuckled and interrupted. "We only had disagreements because of different stances, but we've always been companions fighting against the Honkai together~"
Hearing this, Raiden Mei was first stunned, then showed an expression of "I see."
"Mobius survived the tragedy of Restraint, and is one of the Flame-Chasers. But what's strange is, everyone here warns me to be careful of her, yet they avoid talking about her past."
"Unlike the rest of you, Mobius is someone born in the shadows," Raiden Mei said in a low voice. "She is the dark side of Fire Moth."
"Ah, as expected of Mei~ I didn't think you could think things through on your own to this extent." Elysia said with a smile. "Compared to the Herrscher of Thunder, you might actually be more suited to be the Herrscher of Reason~"
———
[Bronya: Hello]
[That's suspicious, calling the police!]
[Fake Herrscher of Reason = had license revoked many times; Real Herrscher of Reason = desperately carrying the team in the Elysian Realm]
———
[Back to the Real World]
"I can probably understand the reason you're hiding her. The history of this land is far more complicated than our generation imagined…"
Saying this, Raiden Mei raised her head and stared directly into Elysia's eyes, as if trying to find a flaw within them.
But unfortunately, in Elysia's brilliant eyes, other than sincere joy, there was nothing else.
Facing Raiden Mei's scrutinizing gaze, Elysia's smile remained unchanged.
"So… my dear Mei, what do you need me to do for you~"
"I must face those buried pasts directly." Raiden Mei said firmly. "Elysia, I need Mobius's memory."
Silence spread between the two.
After a long while, Elysia finally stood up from the sofa.
"Mmm… being asked so earnestly by you, how could I bear to refuse?"
After speaking, she walked toward the golden hall, her pink skirt swaying gently.
"Come, get ready, let's head out."
This time, when Raiden Mei stepped into the Memory Recollection device, she clearly felt something different.
It was no longer a replay of familiar scenes, but a plunge into the deepest part of consciousness.
"I will guide you to the place where Mobius is."
Elysia's voice seemed to come from very far away. "From here, you will break through the surface layer of memory, and truly step into the nameless place formed by the convergence of consciousness…"
After stepping into the deep layer of memory recollection, Raiden Mei immediately sensed something unusual.
The surrounding space was as fragmented as shattered mirrors, with twisted light and shadow flashing from time to time.
What was even more troublesome was that the wandering enemies here were clearly much stronger than the ones encountered before.
"So this is… the deeper layer of memory?"
Feeling the tense atmosphere in the air, Raiden Mei's eyes were filled with determination.
This was not only to explore the truth of the previous civilization's destruction, but also to understand the person who had always silently protected her…
'Van, just what kind of past had he experienced?'
After a fierce battle, Raiden Mei finally reached the end of the memory.
A huge gate suddenly appeared from the void, and on the pitch-black door was the pattern of a crystal flower.
Raiden Mei could clearly feel a familiar aura coming from behind the door.
"Mei~ are you ready?"
Elysia's voice suddenly sounded right next to her ear, as if she were right beside her. "Next is the final trial."
Raiden Mei took a deep breath and stepped into the door.
The scene before her made her instantly hold her breath.
This was a space made of pink crystal, with huge crystal clusters growing out from the ground, gently wrapped in tender vines.
On the vines bloomed countless pink irises, flickering with a dreamlike halo under an unknown light source.
And in the center of the space, on a high platform, Elysia was holding a beautifully designed longbow, smiling at her.
"Hi~ how do I look?" Elysia spun lightly, her skirt blooming like petals.
Raiden Mei was silent for a moment.
"..."
"This should be the first time I've shown you a weapon, right?" Elysia gently stroked the bow. "How is it? Doesn't the bow suit me well?"
"So this is the trial you mentioned." Raiden Mei took a combat stance warily.
"Haha, don't be nervous."
Elysia playfully blinked. "I'm not trying to stop you from moving forward, I just want to give you a few more blessings for the journey ahead~"
She lightly leapt down from the platform, a circle of pink light rippling out as she landed.
"Courage, wisdom, beauty… you already possess everything needed to face Mobius. But out of a serious and responsible attitude, I want to give you one more little gift."
"For example… helping you gain some experience in fighting against Flame-Chasers."
"You mean, Mobius… is my enemy?"
"Mmm~ how should I answer you?" Elysia tilted her head in thought. "Enemy? Not exactly. Flame-Chasers and successors should never have such a relationship."
At this point, her tone suddenly became serious.
"It's just that Mobius can't help but do some overstepping things… and our Miss Mei is just so eye-catching~"
"So…" Elysia once again showed a radiant smile. "Let's just say I'm sharing some tips for getting along with her~ How about having a lighthearted, pleasant, girls-only conversation?"
Raiden Mei looked at the pink barrier lighting up around them and silently gripped her weapon.
"It seems I have no other choice."
Immediately, the Herrscher of Thunder's constructs appeared on her body, purple lightning flickering on her blade.
"Well, this is also a chance for me, to see for myself what the second who once stood alongside Kevin is truly like."
"Oh my~" A faint blush appeared on Elysia's face. "Suddenly being praised by you like this really makes me feel shy~"
"But compared to Kevin, I might, maybe, probably… still be just a tiny bit weaker~"
Saying this, Elysia suddenly leaned closer to Raiden Mei and gave her a wink.
"But I'll try my best! Elysia will never let you down~"
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