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Chapter 205

[After speaking with the Flame-Chasers who had appeared, Mei obtained quite a bit of information and prepared to organize it in the hall. "The existence known as the Will of Honkai—seeking the answer to this question was my original purpose for coming here."

"But after arriving, I discovered that what Kevin wanted to show me was far more than just that."

"Yet up until now, all the memories I've seen remain on the surface of events. Those paths leading deeper all stop before the same name—"

"Without a doubt, this is someone's deliberate arrangement. She's guiding me through this overgrown wilderness, leading me toward the node she has planned."

"It seems I need to give her an answer, to tell her that I'm ready to face the owner of that name."

Thinking this, Mei prepared to take direct action and said to Elysia beside her: "Elysia, it's time for us to talk again."]

[Pardofelis]: "N-no way, is Mei really that brave?"

[Dr. Mobius]: "Big sister~ I'm looking forward to your arrival~~"

[March 7th]: "It seems Dr. Dr. Mobius might not have good intentions!"

[Stelle]: "If Elysia is the Pink Elf Lady, then Dr. Mobius must be the Green Snake Lady!!"

[Dr. Mobius]: "What kind of ridiculous nickname is that?"

[Elysia]: "Actually, it's kind of cute, isn't it♪"

["I've sent everyone away. Judging by your expression, you have some secret you want to tell me, right?"

Mei directly stated that she wanted to know about Dr. Mobius.

At the same time, Mei told Elysia about her current understanding of Dr. Mobius, and Mei believed that the relationship between Dr. Mobius and Elysia wasn't good. "Not good? How could that be? Everyone here sees each other as important comrades."

Elysia seriously refuted: "Dr. Mobius might be a bit different, but I've known her since I joined MOTH. We've always been very good friends."

"Everyone... really?"

Mei noticed the flaw in Elysia's words: "You said before that the Flame-Chasers aren't [united]."

"Oh dear, I expressed myself poorly and made you misunderstand. We've had disagreements on certain issues, but those were just different choices brought about by different positions."]

[Stelle]: "See? The Thirteen Flame-Chasers are more united than the Family in Penacony."

[Theresa]: "As the main creator of the MANTIS technology, why does she seem to have a not-so-good relationship with the other Flame-Chasers?"

[Guinaifen]: "Dr. Mobius gives off a mad scientist vibe."

[Elysia]: "Oh dear, Mei, you've really misunderstood me this time. Dr. Mobius and I are the very best of friends♪"

[Dr. Mobius]: "Hmph, who's friends with you!?"

[Kiana]: "I know this one! Dr. Mobius is what you call a tsundere."

[Stelle]: "Still being stubborn!"

[After sharing her understanding of Dr. Mobius,Mei made her request to Elysia—she wanted to meet Dr. Mobius. Elysia naturally didn't refuse, but to face her, Mei needed to complete some [trials]. Pink crystal flowers bloomed beside Elysia as she took out her cute bow and aimed it at Mei. "This should be the first time I've taken out a weapon in front of you. So, doesn't the bow suit me well?"

"Occasionally, I also step onto the battlefield myself. This one is my favorite—the color matches this uniform perfectly, with many details. Very elegant."

Mei now understood that Elysia's trial was a test of strength. Mei naturally fought with all her might. After their exchange, Elysia put away her bow and said: "Sigh, lost lost. You're just too strong? If others found out, the [Second Seat] would have to change hands."

"But after all, facing a Herrscher, I didn't do too badly, right?"

Looking at Elysia who seemed to be seeking praise despite losing, Mei directly pointed out: "You weren't fighting me seriously at all, Elysia. You were just playing around."

"Oh dear, didn't you also hold back? Perhaps we're kindred spirits—we both knew when to stop."

"Anyway, you shouldn't have any problems facing Dr. Mobius now."]

[Kiana]: "Future Mei is really so strong! Go Mei!"

[March 7th]: "Elysia uses a bow like me! But... Sister Elysia looks so beautiful and elegant when fighting!"

[Stelle]: "March, don't you use a bow? And you can create Six-Phase Ice too, right? You should try Elysia's fighting style!"

[March 7th]: "This... seems somewhat feasible? Here, Stelle, look—this is a crystal flower I made with Six-Phase Ice!"

While searching for Dr. Mobius, Mei asked Elysia about the meaning of Elysian Realm. Elysia replied: "Oh dear, what secrets could we possibly have between us?

The meaning of Elysian Realm's existence... hmm, I need to think carefully about how to answer you."

"Perhaps I can't give you a correct answer. Because in different people's hearts, Elysian Realm has completely different meanings."

"For Eden, it is the sediment of beautiful bygone days; for Kalpas, it is the war's unending continuation."

"For Dr. Mobius, it is an offshoot of the Stigma Project—the vessel of her life's work and her ultimate ambition."

"And for Kevin... it might be more like a symbol—proof that the Flame-Chasers once existed in this world."

"But if you want to know my perspective, it's actually much simpler—"

"It's just a storybook, recording a wonderful fairy tale about an era, a journey, and the complete lives of thirteen people."

Mei shook her head in confusion: "...I don't really understand what you mean."

"Mei, when you think of our era, when you think of MOTH, what comes to mind instinctively?"

"Is it smoke and warfare? Or ruins and scorched earth? Or perhaps suffering and sacrifice? Everyone seems to say that, but that's actually not right."

"In that End of the World, people still discussed what to eat for breakfast tomorrow, talked about how to spend their end-of-month subsidies."

"Even on the day the apocalypse arrived, there were still those who cherished hopes for tomorrow."

"And it was in such a world that thirteen remarkable people once existed—"

"Even knowing civilization had already fallen, they still chose to fight with everything they had until the very end, just to forever etch into history how they had lived proudly."

"[Elysian Realm] records precisely such a simple story."]

[Honkai Star Rail·Welt]: "So this is the meaning of Elysian Realm—proof that they once lived like this."

[Black Swan]: "This is also the meaning of 'memory'—proof that this civilization existed, no different from now, so we don't lose even the evidence of how they survived."

[Stelle]: "How do you manage to relate everything back to memory?"

[Black Swan]: "Elysian Realm is fundamentally a world of memory. Isn't this quite fitting?"

[Elysia]: 'Yes, Elysian Realm is precisely proof—a storybook proving that we existed, resisted, and then moved toward our finale."

[Stelle]: "Oh no—could it be that Amphoreus is a similar story to Elysian Realm!!?"

[Sparkle]: "Little gray~ Why don't you think about what kind of story would be called 'Heroic Chronicles'?"

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