Returning from The Deep End, Elysia finally remembered there were still some things she hadn't asked about.
Moreover,
"Aponia seems a bit strange... but I'm sorry, Aponia. Right now, what's more important is... her."
Elysia walked through the metal corridor, heading towards Mebius's laboratory.
The heels of her shoes made crisp tapping sounds, the polished floor reflecting the voluptuous thighs of the pink elf.
Ye Feng had mentioned Mebius several times. After returning to the Elysian Realm and composing herself, Elysia decided to seek out the little snake directly.
Pushing open the laboratory doors, she found the room as dim as ever.
Cold instruments stood silently, the only sound being the "gurgle, gurgle" from the culture flasks.
A few spots of eerie green light dotted the room, making it feel even more sinister and terrifying.
Click!
Elysia pressed the sensor switch by the door, and the laboratory was instantly illuminated, as bright as day.
A figure was curled up on an operating table. Her enchanting, winding curves were like those of a snake, exceptionally alluring.
This was especially true at the end of her form, where the long, dark-green hem of her dress covered her slender legs, pressed together. Her delicate, tender feet peeked out slightly from beneath the skirt, revealing a flash of brilliant white.
At that moment, the lab was bathed in white light.
The little snake, stimulated by the sudden brightness, couldn't help but gently curl her perfect toes, her long eyelashes fluttering.
Even without opening her eyes, she knew who had arrived.
"Elysia, don't you know? A snake disturbed from its hibernation can be fatally dangerous, you know!"
Mebius propped herself up with a series of twists and turns. The thin blanket slid off, revealing her smooth, rounded shoulders.
Her every movement was filled with temptation, each gesture exuding a captivating charm.
Elysia paused for a moment, then walked forward with a smile.
"A grumpy Mebius who has just woken up is also quite cute."
"If that's the case, then help me put on my shoes."
Mebius sat her soft, supple bottom on the hard operating table and extended her fair, beautiful feet forward.
Her feet were exquisite and small, with smooth arches. Her skin was so fair it was almost translucent, faintly revealing a few delicate blue veins. Her toes were slender and graceful, with nails the color of black jade that reflected a crystalline light, making them look utterly tantalizing.
Mebius tapped her toes forward, wiggling her big toe and second toe. A bewitching smile played on her lips as her snake-like eyes fixed on Elysia. "What? Are you unwilling? When you said I was cute, Elysia, were you just lying to me?"
"Why would you say that... you'll hurt my feelings."
"Hehe, Ye Feng is different. When I told him to help me with my shoes, he didn't hesitate at all. He pounced on them immediately, just like a male dog in heat."
"Hmm?"
Elysia's pupils constricted slightly as she stared at Mebius.
"You just said the name 'Ye Feng,' didn't you."
"I did. Is there a problem?"
Mebius was very satisfied with the expression on Elysia's face.
She sat up straight on the edge of the operating table, crossed her legs, and rested her elbow on her thigh, leaning forward slightly to prop her chin on the back of her hand.
"'Is there a problem'... It's much more than just a problem. Mebius, have you been in that world for a while now?!"
"Oh? Are you questioning me, Elysia? I don't recall being under any obligation to inform you all of my activities."
Mebius's voice was light, as if floating on a cloud, yet it was also like a hook, capable of pulling one's very heart out.
"It's not a question, it's concern. Since you've also entered that world, Mebius, you should know... just how terrifying Ye Feng is."
Mebius narrowed her eyes, the smile instantly vanishing from her face.
"Hmm... what's wrong?"
"You can't speak ill of Father. Otherwise, I'll get angry too."
She would indeed get angry, but not because Elysia was speaking ill of Ye Feng, but because of the "favor" Ye Feng showed Elysia.
"Eh? Wh-what?"
Elysia's pupils quaked. The word Mebius had just used was far too shocking.
"No need to be so surprised. He's not my biological father, I just like the title."
"Mebius, you..."
Elysia's mind was in turmoil. She tried to organize her thoughts, but she knew that no matter how tactfully she phrased her suspicions, Mebius would probably be displeased.
But even so, she had to say it.
"Mebius, are you being threatened by him?"
"Threatened? Hehe... hahaha." Mebius's eyes shone. "So that's it, is that how it is! How wonderful."
"How is what?"
"Elysia, did you suffer a lot at Father's hands?"
"..."
It was far worse than just suffering. Since gaining consciousness, Elysia had never experienced anything so humiliating.
"That's why I said it's wonderful. MissPinkElf~♪"
Elysia could somewhat understand Mebius's mood.
Seeing her get owned would naturally bring her joy.
In fact, it was more or less the same the other way around. Elysia would also find it quite cute to see Mebius get owned.
Mebius hopped down from the operating table, the soft soles of her feet landing on the floor, and gracefully walked over to Elysia's side.
She looked up, gazing at the pink elf, and couldn't help but say:
"Sigh, this body... sometimes it really is less convenient than an adult's. But there are also some things that only this petite and cute body can do. Everything that exists has its meaning, I suppose that's what they're talking about."
"Hmm? Is Mr. Ye Feng the type who doesn't make a move on petite girls?"
"Hehe, how could that be possible? In fact... well, let's put that aside for now."
Mebius stood on her tiptoes, placing her hands on Elysia's shoulders. They stared at each other from a close distance, close enough to feel each other's breath and heartbeat.
"Elysia, you still remember the bet between us, don't you?"
"A bet?"
Hmm? Wait, there was something like that.
A few days ago, Mebius had found Elysia and asked, "Will the Herrscher of the Void do everything in her power to save humanity?" Mebius had quickly answered "Yes," and although Elysia held onto a beautiful hope, she was left with only one option.
And last night, Elysia had seen the Herrscher of the Void. She didn't need Mebius to show her any proof; she had found the answer herself.
"Mmm... about that, I lost."
The corners of Mebius's lips curled upwards into a delighted arc.
"Elysia, if you lose, you have to accept the punishment."