"It sounds like, I seem to need to say thank you to you." Raiden Mei said.
"Mm, you're welcome." Klein's answer was mechanical and sincere.
The two fell into silence.
"If you have no more questions, test subject, then let us talk about your next work."
Raiden Mei raised an eyebrow when she heard this, "Work?"
"Mm. Preliminary judgment, the abnormal phenomenon you just encountered, should be the 'rejection reaction' of Elysium toward Herrschers.
Although this term is generally only used in the field of biology, this perhaps can help you more quickly understand the current situation.
And in order to repair these abnormalities as soon as possible... I hope you can help me obtain more observational data in Elysium."
"Why should I help you?" Raiden Mei said bluntly.
Klein blinked, for the first time a clear change in expression appeared on her face.
From confusion to surprise, then from surprise to bewildered.
"Eh? Refused? Why? Why... you can refuse other people's demands?"
"Mm?"
This time it was Raiden Mei's turn to be confused.
"Could it be... shouldn't it be first to accept it, and then complete it on time?"
"Even if the other party overturns all previous ideas, and wants to start over again from the beginning... it also should not be refused, isn't that so?"
Looking at Klein's serious expression, Raiden Mei suddenly understood something.
"...You live in hell, don't you?"
———
[In the Real World]
[Wuwuwu~ so miserable, Klein!]
[As a programmer, deeply resonated]
[Damn it, kill that stupid product manager!]
[Where did this trash code monkey come from, can't do it themselves and blame us product?]
[Fight, fight!]
———
[Inside the Projection Hall]
After seeing this, everyone in the venue subconsciously looked toward Klein sitting next to them, their eyes carrying heartache.
Kevin even said to Mei, "That... Mei, your doctor wouldn't treat you like this, right?"
Looking at Kevin's concerned face, Mei ultimately still didn't speak of the matter where Mobius had her revise the plan document fifteen times.
Accompanied by a full screen of bullet comments, the video still continued.
———
[Back to the Video]
Looking at Klein's appearance of falling into silence, Raiden Mei spoke, "In any case, these abnormalities have not caused too much hindrance to me, and I also have no reason that I must help you."
"If your exploration will only stay in the current area... indeed." Klein nodded, "Alright, it's fine... I will try myself."
Finishing speaking, Klein prepared to turn and leave, but Raiden Mei suddenly called out to her.
"Wait, Klein."
"Mm?"
"You just mentioned 'current area'... that is to say, in Elysium there indeed still exists deeper places I have not yet reached."
Klein turned back and said, "Mm, but the current Elysium has already become more and more chaotic. Before thoroughly repairing the abnormalities, just maintaining the stability of the existing area is already very difficult."
Mei thought for a moment, and finally gave her reply.
"If it is like this... Klein, I can help you."
"Eh?"
"Going to the deeper places in Elysium was originally one of my purposes in this trip. But if I find that repairing these abnormalities does not bring me any help... then it will stop there."
"No problem, this is already enough. Thank you."
Saying this, Klein reached out as if wanting to pat something onto Raiden Mei's belt.
However, whether because of height or misjudging the distance, Klein's hand did not touch Mei's waist, but instead slid downward along the way, patting onto her leg.
A blue data flow at the point of contact lit up briefly for a moment, then spread out like water.
"This is...?" Raiden Mei felt a trace of difference.
"Uh... no, no problem... the position is not very important, it will not affect its function." Klein, rarely, was somewhat flustered.
"To explain is a little difficult... you can just think of it as an additional component that can only be used inside Elysium.
When abnormalities appear, you can use it to actively initiate communication with the outside, I will respond as quickly as possible."
Raiden Mei nodded, not pursuing the question.
She vaguely felt, on this small armed doll's body, perhaps something was hidden.
As for that pitch-black sword light that saved her yet almost killed her...
That familiar feeling, without doubt, belonged to Van.
'Why would his power appear here?'
'What connection does he have with the abnormalities of Elysium?'
These questions, perhaps only by going to the very deepest part of Elysium could answers be found.
But before that, Raiden Mei needed to deal with a guest from outside Elysium.
Inside the lounge, Eden's portrait under the warm-colored light emitted a soft halo.
Raven's fingers gently stroked the edge of the frame, her eyes full of sentiment.
"Last time I came, hanging here wasn't Eden's portrait, right? Changes always happen unconsciously, right?"
Raiden Mei stood at the doorway, raised an eyebrow and said, "Why are you here?"
She paused, then suddenly showed a look of sudden realization, "Wait... could it be you are also a memory body? Raven, you died in the line of duty?"
———
[Hahahahaha!]
[Dying of laughter, this sentence from Mei directly left Raven speechless]
[Why does it feel like Mei has stayed too long in Elysium, and has become sharp-tongued too]
[Speaking of which, who did Mei learn this sharp tongue from?]
[A certain passionate big boy, Who could it be?]
———
[Back to the Video]
Raven turned around, the corner of her mouth twitching, "Real or fake, wouldn't you know if you come confirm for yourself?"
Speaking up to here, Raven opened her arms, teasing, "Want to touch and see? Still warm."
"No need." Raiden Mei said, "Why did you come here?"
"As an executive of World Serpent, coming to check on a junior working hard, is there any problem?" Raven shrugged, "Regarding this 'Previous Era's Elysium', I am much more familiar than you."
Raiden Mei sat down on the sofa, looking up at Raven, "Very well, I just have something I want to ask you. You told me before, every executive of World Serpent has undergone baptism in the 'Previous Era's Elysium'. That is to say... you once reached the end here?"
Raven's expression suddenly became subtle.
She walked to the wine cabinet, skillfully poured herself a glass of red wine.
"Ah... the original goal was indeed like that. However... the standard for 'passing the trial' is not only one. I don't know how others did it, but I myself used some special methods."
"Special methods?"
"That's right." Raven showed a sly smile, "World Serpent is not that rigid, the important thing is whether you can prove your own value."
"Though that's so said, I indeed also stayed here quite a long period of time back then." Raven swirled her glass, her gaze drifting far away, "Truly an unforgettable memory..."
Speaking up to here, Raven suddenly turned toward Mei, "Alright, best not to talk about me. How about you? Everything going smoothly?"
"Not yet something that can be called smooth or not..." Raiden Mei said, "Up until now, I have just gotten to know some people, that's all."
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