Chapter 202
[After finishing her conversation with Elysia, Mei began a new round of exploration within the Elysian Realm, where she encountered two doors similar to Elysia's but with completely different patterns.
Mei cautiously entered one of them, and a young woman in black combat attire appeared before her:
"First meeting, Successor. My name is Hua, the sigil of [Vicissitude]... I will help you become familiar with it."
"...Class Monitor?"
Mei looked at the familiar figure before her, feeling somewhat nostalgic, but seeing that Hua didn't recognize her at all, she understood everything - this Hua had no memories from outside the Elysian Realm. After obtaining the [Vicissitude] sigil, Mei proceeded toward the other door.]
[Kiana]: "It's Class Monitor's sigil!"
[Silver Wolf]: "This is Fu Hua from 50,000 years ago. She feels just like her present self, seems like she hasn't changed much at all, both in appearance and personality."
[Stelle]: "What do you know? This is called an immortal's skill in preserving youth."
[Herrscher of Sentience]: "The old fossil really is an honest person. Whether in the Previous Era or now, she's been played around by certain people."
[Herrscher of Sentience]: "Mei, you need to be cautious. Not all the Flame-Chasers in the Elysian Realm are as easy to get along with as Elysia and the old fossil."
[Next, Mei pushed open the other door. As she appeared, it was like a cherry blossom petal had landed on her shoulder. She was already there, impossible to defy.
But if you looked up, you couldn't find where she came from no matter what. The Flame-Chaser with what appeared to be fox ears on her head placed her hand on her sword hilt, alertly addressing Mei: "Welcome to the trial, Successor."
"My name is Sakura, existing here to pass on the techniques of [Setsuna] to future generations."
"Hello, my name is Raiden Mei."
"No need for introductions. A Herrscher entering the Elysian Realm... this is news every Flame-Chaser must know immediately."
Mei still didn't quite understand the uniqueness of her identity: "Is there really need for such nervousness?"
"Perhaps not for us, but for you it might be different."
"...Never mind. I might be saying too much to a first-time visitor."
"First accept this sigil. For you, I won't use a gradual approach."
After Mei received this [Setsuna] sigil, Sakura warned her: "As long as you remain within this [Elysian Realm], you should never let down your guard for even a moment."]
[Bronya Zaychik]: "Does this mean... there are conflicts among the Flame-Chasers too? They're not united?"
[Theresa]: "Is Sakura saying that within the Elysian Realm, it should be Mei as the Herrscher of Thunder who needs to be careful?"
[Herrscher of Sentience]: "You're not misunderstanding the Flame-Chasers' combat capabilities, are you?"
[Pardofelis]:'No misunderstanding! Little Sentience, when you talk about Flame-Chaser combat power, please don't include me!'
[March 7th]: "For these Flame-Chasers, Herrschers seem to be mortal enemies?"
[Silver Wolf]:'I suspect if it weren't for Kevin outside recognizing Raiden Mei and bringing her to the realm, anyone withouth authorization would have already received the Flame-Chasers' thirteen-hit combo.'
[Mei bid farewell to Sakura and entered a new door, its pattern showing a great sword shattering ice. "It's you... you're here too?"
Even the Kevin within the realm was just as cold: "I know. The one who made you come here was also me, but I don't want to explain it to everyone again."
"I am Kevin, warrior bearing the sigil of [Deliverance]."
"Search here for what you want - the price it demands, you should already be able to bear it."
Mei bid farewell to Kevin and passed through another new door, but behind this door there was completely no one, only a small shop. The low table before her was covered with various bottles and jars, along with some shining crystals and metal products. Mei looked to the side, where there was a notice: "Welcome to Pardofelis's shop! If you're seeing this note, that means I'm doing something very important and will be away for a long time meow~"
Mei wandered around the shop for a while, didn't gain any clues, and returned to the Golden Courtyard.]
[Stelle]: "Another riddle-speaker. Kevin said a lot yet seemed to say nothing at all."
[March 7th]: "This... Sakura, Kevin, and Elysia who seemed to say everything yet revealed no information - three out of the four people Mei met in the realm are riddle-speakers!"
[Qingque]: "The concentration of riddle-speakers in the realm is a bit high."
[Elysia]: "Ahem, I said it's exploration, exploration. If we all directly told Mei the answers, how boring would that be♪"
[Raiden Mei]: "Actually, directly telling me the answers should be fine too."
[As soon as Mei returned, she encountered Elysia who had been waiting for a long time: "You did very well, no, I should say... you've far exceeded my expectations!"
Under Elysia's guidance, Mei began familiarizing herself with the other rooms in this hall, with Elysia explaining every detail with nostalgia.
And she gave her a small gift - a Moth Insignia. As long as you stayed in the organization for twenty-five years, you had a chance to exchange it for a golden one. But no one ever obtained a golden insignia because the organization Fire Moth didn't last 25 years. When they returned to the hall, Mei noticed the blazing temperature, which Elysia explained was a passionate invitation from one of the Flame-Chasers. Mei showed no fear and calmly accepted the invitation, stepping into a new portal. Blazing fire, burning everything, devouring everything, destroying everything. Amidst the sea of fire stood a tall white-haired man wearing a mask, surrounded by Honkai beast corpses. "A Herrscher?"
"Hello, I'm Raiden Mei."
"Your name isn't important, Herrscher."
"And I have no interest in remembering the names of those about to die!"
"Hahaha... HAHAHAHAHAHA!"
With mad laughter, Kalpas launched an attack against Raiden Mei. "Herrscher, is this all the power you have?!"
"Show me your true capability! Let me know you're worthy of being beaten to death by me!"
"No need to distinguish whether the path is correct or not! You only need to vent the rage in your heart! Sever everything! Kill everything! Burn everything to ashes!"
Mei killed the Honkai beasts here and came before Kalpas, drawing her long sword as she said: "Your little games are over. If you want to fight, then come."
Seemingly amused by Mei's words, Kalpas laughed madly and stated that Mei was too weak, not even worth fighting seriously!]
[March 7th]: "This is what you call an enthusiastic person?"
[Stelle]: "Just tell me if it's hot or not?"
[Pardofelis]: "Sister Mei, what were you thinking!?"
[Silver Wolf]: "This feels like Mei completely mastered her Herrscher power and thought she was already strong enough, at least not weaker than the Flame-Chasers here."
[Herrscher of Sentience]: "And then received a harsh reality check?"
[Elysia]: "Don't say that~ Kalpas really is a very warm and gentle person♪"