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Flame-Chasers' Trials

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Elysian Realm Caretaker (Possibility 1)

Klein

Blood pressure, body temperature, heart rate...

Klein

All vital signs are stable.

Klein

Vitals check complete.

Klein

Hmm?

Klein

Hello, test subject.

Klein

Welcome back to reality.

Mei

This voice... you were the...

Mei

Sorry, you look... special. I didn't notice at first.

Klein

...

Klein

Why didn't you follow my instructions?

Klein

The sim results show your survival rate is below 30% after entering other portals.

Mei

30% sounds pretty good to me. What about the one you wanted me to enter?

Klein

34.7%.

Mei

...

Klein

I know... you probably don't see it as a big difference.

Klein

But you can't deny that it's indeed a safer route.

Mei

I agree, but I think most people would choose to trust their intuitions over a stranger's instructions.

Klein

That's why humans are always doing things they regret.

Klein

Certain reactions taking place in the Ferguson Area of the brain do bring such emotion-driven but stupid...

Klein

...Never mind, you won't understand anyway.

Mei

So... can you introduce yourself now, stranger?

Klein

...

Klein

I'm Klein, Dr. Mobius's assistant. I handle the regular maintenance of the Elysian Realm.

Mei

The maintainer of the Elysian Realm... are you a Flame-Chaser too?

Klein

...

Klein

Record: Anomalies in the realm may have caused irreversible damage to the test subject's visual and cognitive functions.

Mei

...I guess that's a no. Then why are you here?

Klein

...It's my job.

Klein

I'm an ELF designed and made by Dr. Mobius. I'm just as real as you.

Klein

But you don't have to address me like your senior. You can simply call me Klein.

Mei

...Hi, Klein. I'm Raiden Mei.

Klein

There's no need to introduce yourself.

Klein

I was alerted the moment you entered the realm.

Mei

...

Klein

No one foresaw the coming of a Herrscher as a successor.

Klein

I had to run emergency maintenance on the realm, otherwise...

Klein

You might have experienced its various defense mechanisms by now.

Mei

...Sounds like I should thank you.

Klein

You're welcome.

Mei

...

Klein

Unless you have more questions, test subject, let's talk about your next job.

Mei

...My next job?

Klein

Yes. My best guess is that the anomalies you just experienced were part of the realm's rejection reaction against Herrschers.

Klein

It's more of a biological term, but I think it applies to your situation.

Klein

To fix these anomalies... I hope you can gather more observation data in the realm for me.

Mei

...Why should I help you?

Klein

Because you're now the only successor in the realm.

Mei

Still, my answer is no. I didn't sign up for this.

Klein

...

Klein

...Huh?

Klein

...You refused? Why? How can you turn down a request?

Mei

Hmm?

Klein

Shouldn't you... accept the request and finish it on time?

Klein

Even if the requestor changes their mind and asks you to start all over again... you're still supposed to say yes, aren't you?

Mei

...Do you live in hell?

Klein

...

Mei

Anyway, these anomalies didn't disturb me, and I have no reason to help you.

Klein

If your exploration is limited to the current area, I guess you're right.

Klein

Alright, it's fine. I'll try to think of a way to gather data myself.

Mei

Wait, Klein.

Klein

Huh?

Mei

You just mentioned the "current area"... which means there are other areas in the realm that I haven't been to?

Klein

Yes, but the realm is now becoming more and more unstable.

Klein

Maintaining the stability of the current area is difficult enough, not to mention fixing all the anomalies throughout the realm.

Mei

...

Mei

If that's the case... I can help.

Klein

Huh?

Mei

Getting to the deeper reaches of the realm is one of the reasons why I came here.

Mei

But if I find out resolving these anomalies doesn't help me in any way, I can help no further.

Klein

Alright, that's good enough for me. Thanks.

Mei

...So, how do I help?

Klein

Ah, about that...

Klein reached out her hand to Mei, trying to attach something to Mei's belt.

But due to their height difference, Klein attached it to Mei's leg instead.

A blue stream of data flashed for a brief moment at the location of contact and then dispersed.

Mei

What's this?

Klein

Uh...

Klein

It's alright. Where you wear it doesn't matter. It's functioning properly.

Mei

...

Klein

It's hard to explain... Just know that it's an accessory used exclusively in the realm.

Klein

During an anomaly, you can use it to communicate with the outside would. I'll answer your call as soon as possible.

Elysian Realm Caretaker (Possibility 2)

Klein

Blood pressure, body temperature, heart rate...

Klein

All vital signs are stable.

Klein

Vitals check complete.

Klein

Hmm?

Klein

Hello, test subject.

Klein

Welcome back to reality.

Mei

This voice... you were the...

Mei

Sorry, you look... special. I didn't notice at first.

Klein

...

Klein

You did what I told you. Why?

Mei

My instinct pointed me that way.

Klein

...Groundless instinct.

Klein

But luckily, you chose the route with the highest simulated survival rate... 34.7%

Mei

34.7% sounds pretty good to me. What about the other two paths?

Klein

30% at most.

Mei

...

Klein

I know... you probably don't see it as a big difference.

Klein

But you can't deny that it's indeed a safer route.

Mei

I agree, but I think most people would choose to trust their intuitions over a stranger's instructions.

Klein

That's why humans are always doing things they regret.

Klein

Certain reactions taking place in the Ferguson Area of the brain do bring such emotion-driven but stupid...

Klein

...Never mind, you won't understand anyway.

Mei

So... can you introduce yourself now, stranger?

Klein

...

Klein

I'm Klein, Dr. Mobius's assistant. I handle the regular maintenance of the Elysian Realm.

Mei

The maintainer of the Elysian Realm... are you a Flame-Chaser too?

Klein

...

Klein

Record: Anomalies in the realm may have caused irreversible damage to the test subject's visual and cognitive functions.

Mei

...I guess that's a no. Then why are you here?

Klein

...It's my job.

Klein

I'm an ELF designed and made by Dr. Mobius. I'm just as real as you.

Klein

But you don't have to address me like your senior. You can simply call me Klein.

Mei

...Hi, Klein. I'm Raiden Mei.

Klein

There's no need to introduce yourself.

Klein

I was alerted the moment you entered the realm.

Mei

...

Klein

No one foresaw the coming of a Herrscher as a successor.

Klein

I had to run emergency maintenance on the realm, otherwise...

Klein

You might have experienced its various defense mechanisms by now.

Mei

...Sounds like I should thank you.

Klein

You're welcome.

Mei

...

Klein

Unless you have more questions, test subject, let's talk about your next job.

Mei

...My next job?

Klein

Yes. My best guess is that the anomalies you just experienced were part of the realm's rejection reaction against Herrschers.

Klein

It's more of a biological term, but I think it applies to your situation.

Klein

To fix these anomalies... I hope you can gather more observation data in the realm for me.

Mei

...Why should I help you?

Klein

Because you're now the only successor in the realm.

Mei

Still, my answer is no. I didn't sign up for this.

Klein

...

Klein

...Huh?

Klein

...You refused? Why? How can you turn down a request?

Mei

Hmm?

Klein

Shouldn't you... accept the request and finish it on time?

Klein

Even if the requestor changes their mind and asks you to start all over again... you're still supposed to say yes, aren't you?

Mei

...Do you live in hell?

Klein

...

Mei

Anyway, these anomalies didn't disturb me, and I have no reason to help you.

Klein

If your exploration is limited to the current area, I guess you're right.

Klein

Alright, it's fine. I'll try to think of a way to gather data myself.

Mei

Wait, Klein.

Klein

Huh?

Mei

You just mentioned the "current area"... which means there are other areas in the realm that I haven't been to?

Klein

Yes, but the realm is now becoming more and more unstable.

Klein

Maintaining the stability of the current area is difficult enough, not to mention fixing all the anomalies throughout the realm.

Mei

...

Mei

If that's the case... I can help.

Klein

Huh?

Mei

Getting to the deeper reaches of the realm is one of the reasons why I came here.

Mei

But if I find out resolving these anomalies doesn't help me in any way, I can help no further.

Klein

Alright, that's good enough for me. Thanks.

Mei

...So, how do I help?

Klein

Ah, about that...

Klein reached out her hand to Mei, trying to attach something to Mei's belt.

But due to their height difference, Klein attached it to Mei's leg instead.

A blue stream of data flashed for a brief moment at the location of contact and then dispersed.

Mei

What's this?

Klein

Uh...

Klein

It's alright. Where you wear it doesn't matter. It's functioning properly.

Mei

...

Klein

It's hard to explain... Just know that it's an accessory used exclusively in the realm.

Klein

During an anomaly, you can use it to communicate with the outside would. I'll answer your call as soon as possible.

The Visitor from the Outside World: Defeat

Mei

That's Signet power... Raven is indeed more familiar with the realm than I am.

Mei

If that wasn't just her excuse, then who is the one that intends to stop me?

Mei

I need to ask her.

The Visitor from the Outside World: Reunion

Raven

Ah, you just can't let go of me?

Raven

You must have wanted to keep me here all along?

Mei

As I said, I came here on my own, and I'm not leaving just because someone wishes me to.

Raven

Alright. Makes no difference to me.

Raven

But doing it all over again won't change anything.

Mei

I doubt that.

Elysian Realm Anomalies 1

Mei

This is...

Mei

I've never seen this in the realm. Have I reached a new area, or...

???

No, something did go wrong with the Elysian Realm.

Mei

Who's there?

???

No time to explain.

???

Anyway, the memories that this area was built upon are now problematic, which impairs your sentience and self-rocognition.

???

So, from now on, try not rely on common sense.

Between the stranger's words, the ticking of machines could be heard, giving Mei a sense of the stranger's surroundings.

???

Follow my instructions and I'll take you back to reality.

Mei

...Why should I trust you?

???

Uh... you don't have to trust me. Just do as I say.

???

It's usually more efficient this way.

Mei

You should at least identify yourself. I can't blindly follow the advice of a stranger.

???

...

???

Whether you know my name or not, it will make little difference to you.

???

Test subject, you should worry more about your own situation.

Mei

...

Mei

(That strange voice... Was it another Flame-Chaser? A World Serpent member? Or...)

Mei

(The way it called me "test subject" reminds me of someone...)

Elysian Realm Anomalies 2

Mei

Three paths? How could it be?

???

Just as I expected.

???

From the energy reactions observed, the portals in that area are malfunctioning too.

???

Can you get closer? I need more data.

???

And try not to activate any of them before I instruct you to do so.

Mei

...Alright, I'll check them out.

Elysian Realm Anomalies 3

???

Don't get any closer to the portal.

Mei

Why?

???

Like I said, you can't rely on common sense anymore.

???

Its properties haven't changed, but the place it leads to is rather chaotic.

???

Which is to say, you very well might encounter extremely strong enemies there. I wouldn't recommend that.

Mei

(But from the sign on the portal, this should be the safest path.)

Mei

(This stranger who claimed she could take me back to reality... Is she really trustworthy?)

Mei

...

Mei

(I'd better take a look at the other portals as well.)

Elysian Realm Anomalies 4

???

This should be fine.

???

Judging by the memory structure, this portal leads to an area of Bodhi.

Mei

Su's place?

Mei

(No way. This is clearly not his Signet.)

Mei

(And this portal... I have a bad feeling about it.)

Mei

...

Mei

(I'd better take a look at the other portals as well.)

Elysian Realm Anomalies 5

???

That's it. Data shows this is the only one connected to a normal area.

Mei

...Are you sure? It looks the most problematic to me.

???

Which means your common sense is now distorted, test subject.

???

The data can't be wrong. Get out of there, or... no one knows what will happen.

Mei

(Can I really trust her?)

Mei

...

Mei

(I'd better take a look at the other portals as well.)

Elysian Realm Anomalies 6

Mei

Klein, that was...

Klein

Apparently, the realm is not functioning properly. It's reconstructing the characters and objects in your memory incorrectly.

Mei

What caused this?

Klein

Not clear right now. I'm still analyzing the data you collected.

Klein

But in a nutshell, there are two possibilities.

Klein

One, something went wrong with your mind and it mistook the Honkai Beasts for you partners.

Mei

...You can rule that out now.

Klein

But... the other possibility has been ruled out too.

Klein

If your mind is functioning properly, then it must be that someone had tampered with the memory simulation algorithm.

Klein

But you're the only successor in the realm now.

Mei

...

Klein

...

Klein

Uh... sounds like I'm the prime suspect now.

Klein

Don't... don't look at me like that... I'm innocent... thought there's no evidence to prove it yet.

Klein

Is it possible... that something within the realm is trying to meddle with my mind?

Klein

...Impossible.

Klein

It only takes very basic knowledge of neuroscience, brain-computer interfaces, and a bit of social psychology to know...

Klein

...

Klein

Uh... alright, I guess you're not familiar with any of those.

Klein

Ah, it's indeed a different era now...

Mei

...I don't think this has anything to do with what era it is now.

Klein

Anyway, what I'm trying to tell you is that the probability of this scenario is close to zero.

Klein

As for the exact result... I'll let you know after the data is thoroughly analyzed.

Elysian Realm Anomalies 7

Mei

Klein, what just happened? Why was communication suddenly...

Klein

Uh... wait a moment...

Klein's eyes were fixed on the virtual screen before her even as they spoke.

She did not touch the screen frequently, but when she did, it was lightning fast.

Klein

I've pinpointed the root cause of the anomaly just now. You shouldn't have to experience it again for a while.

Klein tapped lightly on the screen.

Mei

So... what went wrong exactly?

Klein

The realm's climate system.

Mei

The climate system?

Klein

Yes, climate reaction is one of the fundamental functions of the realm.

Klein

But for reasons unknown, the climate control module was wrongly connected to the auto-defense system.

Klein

Which is to day, after detecting the energy of a Herrscher, the climate was activated as part of the defense.

Klein

As this was not its original purpose, I didn't take extra measure when shutting down the defense system.

Klein

And the result was the anomalies you just experienced.

Mei

......

Mei

Anyway, have all the problems been resolved now?

Klein

It might take longer to sort everything out, but I've already modified its trigger mechanism...

Klein

In short, the chance of it happening again has been lowered to 1 in 100,000.

Klein

In practice, the chance is negligible.

Klein

Which means I'll probably never encounter similar anomalies again?

Klein

Technically speaking, yes.

Klein

But still, things aren't looking good for you.

Mei

Huh?

Klein

What I can conclude from previous observations is that someone was behind them.

Mei

You mean... someone was disrupting the realm on purpose?

Klein

Yes. When the realm reacted to your coming, someone took the opportunity to cover up what they did to the data.

Mei

Can you trace the source?

Klein

Not yet. The person responsible was clever so doing so would take a long time.

Klein

And I believe restoring the data to its original state is more important.

Klein

But... I must apologize. I couldn't even do that.

Klein

The anomalies won't happen again, but their occurrence... changed the realm forever.

Klein

In the realm, you should've seen an odd portal.

Mei

Yes, it led to an unknown area that I couldn't access however I tried.

Klein

That's normal. The are was intended for Kalpas but was abandoned long ago.

Klein

But now... a new area appeared there for no reason at all. Even I don't know what the new area holds.

Klein

As for the path leading to the Deep End... that special portal vanished.

Mei

Which means... the missing portal might be linked to the new area.

Klein

I'm not sure, but it's the most probable.

Mei

I see. I'll go check it out.

Klein

Oh, wait a sec...

Mei

Yes?

Klein

Uh... when you were gone, someone came looking for you.

Mei

Hmm? Was it Elysia? Where is she?

Klein

No, it was someone who came from the outside world like you.

Mei

The outside world?

Klein

Yeah, She should be waiting for you in the lounge.

The Visitor from the Outside World 1

Raven

On my last visit,

Raven

the portrait hanging here wasn't Eden's.

Raven

Life is subject to change without notice,

Raven

isn't it?

Mei

...Why are you here?

Mei

Wait... are you a sim too? Were you killed in action?

Raven

...

Raven

Why don't you come closer and see for yourself whether I'm real or not?

Mei

...No need. Why are you here?

Raven

As a World Serpent agent, can you blame me for looking after an aspiring junior member?

Raven

I'm far more familiar with this place than you.

Mei

...Good. I happen to have some questions for you.

Mei

You told me every World Serpent agent was initiated here.

Mei

Which means... you've been to the deep end of the Elysian Realm?

Raven

Ah... that was the idea at first.

Raven

But... there was never a unified standard for being initiated. I don't know about others, but I used a trick.

Raven

World Serpent is not that dogmatic - the important thing is to prove your worth.

Raven

That said, I did stay here for a long time, and I have a lot of memories of this place.

Raven

Alright, enough about me. How are you doing here?

Mei

...So far, I've only seen a few faces.

Raven

You mean the MANTIS soldiers. They're interesting characters. Made any friends?

Mei

...

Mei

Did something happen in the outside world? I doubt you came here only to say hello.

Raven

Like I said, I came here to make sure you're doing fine and that no one is bothering you.

Raven

Ah, but I can see I'm not welcome here. Alright, I guess I'll look for you when it's all over.

Mei

...Wait, one more thing.

Mei

When you were trapped here... did it have anything to do with the anomalies?

Raven

Anomalies? Which kind? You were blocked by the masked man as well?

Mei

No, not that. You met Klein, the manager here, right?

Mei

In her words, certain anomalies have occurred in the Elysian Realm.

Raven

Klein? Never heard this name. They have a manager here?

Raven

The anomalies here... I've seen a few, but I can't say for sure if they were the kind you're talking about.

Raven

How about this, I have nothing to do anyway. I can keep you company here.

Mei

...You're here on vacation?

Raven

Assisting an important asset of the organization... isn't that valuable work?

Mei

...

Mei

Sui yourself. Just don't get in my way.

Raven

Anything you say, Miss Raiden.

The Visitor from the Outside World 2

Raven

Hi, Mei.

Raven

You're a bit late.

Mei

Why are you here?

Raven

Is my memory fooling me, or have I answered this question before?

Raven

It can't be helped. Everyone has to repay a favor every once in a while.

Raven

Sorry, my lady. I can't allow you to go deeper into the realm.

Mei

...World Serpent certainly has a unique way of looking after new members.

Raven

I didn't lie to you. Even now, I'm here to protect you.

Raven

I was hoping something would stop you, then I wouldn't have to do it myself.

Mei

Why?

Raven

Ah, I thought you'd just say "You can't stop me".

Raven

Alright, I guess I misjudged you.

Mei

...

Raven

I'll just put it like this: Someone thinks you've crossed the line.

Mei

Crossed the line? Looks like we define "the line" very differently. I'm yet to get anything of value here.

Raven

Who knows, I'm only carrying out the order.

Raven

Maybe it's more about what you will see rather than what you've seen— The anomalies have created more uncertainties.

Mei

Did you cause the anomalies?

Raven

Funny you should think that. Yes, I'm getting you out of here, but I wouldn't use an unfamiliar method like that.

Raven

Ah, why don't you just go with me? Saves us a lot of trouble.

Mei

You know my answer.

Mei

The reason I'm here is that Kevin has kept too much from me.

Mei

If someone is trying to stop me, then I know I'm on the right track.

Raven

Which means... you won't listen anyway.

Raven

Can't blame me for trying. I'm just going through the motions.

Mei

Going through the motions? You sure that's all you're doing?

The spot where Raven sat looked as if it was illuminated by a weak winter sun.

And there was the unmistakable sound of ravens cawing nearby.

Raven

I don't really like this place, but I can't deny it's a good spot.

Raven

A spot where we can fight each other without any fear of real bloodshed.

Raven

Without the Divine Key and the Scepter of Duat, I wonder if I can hold my own against a Herrscher...

Raven

We'll find out soon enough.

The Visitor from the Outside World 3

Mei

...

Raven

...Oh, I missed this view.

Mei

...

Mei

Since you weren't holding back, why didn't you use the Divine Key?

Raven

As I said, I'm just going through the motions. I don't see the necessity of blasting you into atoms.

Raven

And... if I did wish to use the Seven Thunders of Retribution on you, I wouldn't have shown up that early.

Mei

...

Mei

The one who thinks I've crossed the line. Who is it?

Raven

It never occurred to you that might just be my excuse?

Mei

I know how you do things - you like playing along, but you wouldn't have come here just to fight me.

Raven

Ah, now you're thinking.

Mei

So, who is it?

Raven

...It's Gray Serpent. And you don't even need to ask me why.

Raven

You know how he is. No one can get him to speak when he doesn't want to.

Raven

But you might be able to infer some possible reasons, right? Or do you still have no clue what the Elysian Realm actually is?

Mei

...

Mei

As far as I know, it's part of Project Stigma.

Raven

Right, that's why I agreed with Gray Serpent's decision in spite of our differences.

Mei

Agreed?

Raven

I don't know why Sire sent you here, but I doubt what the Elysian Realm has to offer has any significance to you.

Raven

A facility built by MANTIS soldiers... that serves MANTIS soldiers, or future MANTIS soldiers.

Mei

MANTIS soldiers...

Raven

I'll cut to the chase. The purpose of the Elysian Realm is to remove a sort of limitation on those who carry stigmata.

Mei

So you did reach the deep end of the realm.

Raven

I couldn't tell if it was the deep end. When she decided to pass on the thing to me, I refused and left right away.

Mei

So you were "the one"?

Raven

You've heard about me here?

Mei

Kevin's sim mentioned such a person to me. But why?

Raven

If you'd seen what it is like with the limitation removed, you wouldn't ask this question.

Raven

You'd become more like a monster than a soldier... I don't want that.

Raven

Someone else might find that powerful and desirable, but not me.

Raven

I made up my mind when I first saw this, even before coming here.

Raven

For me, living a good life doesn't include turning into something inhuman.

Mei

...

Raven

What? You've changed your mind and you wish you had gone back with me at the very beginning?

Mei

No, I don't care about that. I came here to see everything with my own eyes. That's all.

Raven

I knew it would be all but impossible to convince you.

Raven

Well, can we drop it now, Miss Raiden? Or... do you plan to have this attitude towards me forever?

Mei

...

Raven

So you still plan to stay here.

Mei

Yeah, I'll be here until I find it pointless to stay longer. You?

Raven

Ah... I lost, and I admit defeat. I'm heading back to make a report.

Raven

Oh, right, there's someone I need to find here. I might stay for a bit longer. See you around.

To The Other Me 1

Mei

Mobius, you're sure hard to find.

Mobius

Hehe, it's you who's been avoiding me, Herrscher lady.

Mobius

You won't come closer but you beg everyone for more of my stories... I have to assume you have a secret crush on me.

Mobius

But you don't have to be this way. I've been looking forward to doing some interesting stuff together.

Mei

...

Mei

Can we have a normal conversation? I came here for business.

Mobius

Tsk, fine... How does Elysia pull it off? Something wrong with my imitation?

Mei

...Hard to imagine you'd imitate someone you detest.

Mobius

Can you blame me? People always put up their guard against me and I have to try something.

Mobius

If imitating her does benefit my experiments, I don't mind at all... though I take no pleasure in it.

Mobius

But it doesn't seem to work on you at all.

Mei

...

Mobius

Alright, lab rat, let's talk business. I believe you and I have only one matter to discuss.

Mobius

Putting you on the operating table and studying what makes a living Herrscher so special.

Mobius

Shall we try?

Mei

...

Mei

Sure.

Mobius

Ah, alright, I knew you'd say no, so why are you here wasting my time?

Mobius

...

Mobius

Wait, what did you say?

Mei

I agreed, Mobius. That's exactly the business I have in mind.

Mei

It's been a while since I came to the Elysian Realm. If what I've seen is everything it has to offer, I'd regret coming here at all.

Mei

I think I'm now qualified for the final bounty.

Mobius

...

Mobius's pupils suddenly narrowed into two thin lines, reminding Mei of a hungry snake sizing up its prey.

For someone who knows biology, they'd realize... a snake with such pupils is only active in the dark.

Mobius

Is that so? Did you not say... it wasn't what you want?

Mei

Yes, I did, but I'm ready to leave now.

Mei

The data buried in the realm is too fragmented. Maybe it's a mistake form the very beginning to seek answers here.

Mei

And before leaving, I think I should see the real purpose of this place with my own eyes.

Mobius

Hmm...

Mobius

Are you really speaking your mind, Herrscher?

Mei

You can of course think it's just a lie, if you have enough evidence to prove it.

Mobius

Haha... I see you're a quick learner of the way I speak.

Mobius

Alright, let's just suppose you're telling the truth. It doesn't matter to me anyway.

Mobius

But have you thought it through? The bounty is a way to remove the restraints, but no Herrscher ever walked this path.

Mobius

Which means it's an unprecedented experiment, and I can't tell you what will happen.

Mei

So what, Mobius? What's already known is of no use to us, is it?

Mobius

Haha, I'm beginning to like you more, cute lab rat.

Mobius

Well then, I'll grant your wish.

Mobius

I'll go prepare the lab— it may take longer to make it Herrscher-ready.

Mobius

And to restore the sim to its best status, I'll have to take back all of my Signets for now.

Mobius

Which is to say, you won't see me again until entering my lab. Think you can endure it?

Mobius

It might be hard, but I can assure you it'll be worth it.

Mobius

Because when it's over, I'll grant you... a new lease on life.

To The Other Me 2

Mei

(Is this the place Raven mentioned before?)

Mobius

Ah, sweet lady, we're back here again...

Mobius

Do you still remember... where we first met?

Mei

...

Mei

Mobius, don't you wish to experiment on me?

Mobius

Uh-huh.

Mei

But I'm not seeing any operating table here.

Mobius

Operating table? No, the experiment I have in mind... isn't that simple.

Mei

Hmph, I knew the bounty was a lie.

Mobius

A lie? Sweet lady, have you ever been honest with me?

Mobius

You never planned to leave the Elysian Realm. You threw yourself headfirst into danger just to figure out my real purpose.

Mobius

Since neither of us isisSic honest with each other, let's just let it slide.

Mobius

Do you remember what I said to you when we first met?

Mobius

Sweet lady... can you take me out of this place?

Mei

Drop it, Mobius. You're the owner of this place, and you don't need me to...

Mei

...

Mei

Wait, you want to leave the Elysian Realm?

Mobius

Ah, you finally got it.

Mei

That's impossible. You're just a...

The word "sim" stopped at Mei's lips. She suddenly realized what the missing link she had been searching for was.

Everything she thought she had found herself was fed to her by Mobius on purpose.

Mobius had been leading her on all along with smoke and mirrors, luring her into an elaborate trap.

Mobius's plan had worked. Her eerie laughter penetrated Mei's skin and seeped into her nerves.

Mei

The attempt you made on Gray Serpent... the tech you thought was able to save Klein...

Mei

It's sentience transfer, right?

Mobius

Hehe... yes, sweet lady, I've been waiting for you to say it out loud.

Mobius

But it might be too late for you to have regrets now.

Mei

...

Mobius

A living Herrscher... a perfect body... the most precious gift I've ever received.

Mobius

After leaving the Elysian Realm, maybe I should visit Kevin and thank him properly.

Mei

So this is your plan. I should have known earlier.

Mei

Handing me all the Signets of Infinity was not to help me. Rather, it was to adapt my body to your sentience, right?

Mobius

How clever, lab rat. Under different circumstances, you might become my best student.

Mei

Sorry, Mobius, it this is your plan, I have to say you found the wrong person.

Mei

Fighting another sentience for body control... I have plenty of experience with that.

Mobius

Haha... fighting? Sweet lady, what are you talking about? I'm not interested in sharing the body.

Mobius

The experiment will be over soon, and there'll be only one soul who will walk out of here.

Mobius

You'd better hurry and say goodbye to your sentience, to Raiden Mei.

Mei

It's you who should say goodbye, Mobius.

Mei

Drop your disguise and let me see your real face.

Mobius

Ah, you know that? What a curious kid. Still trying to learn more secrets before your last breath.

Mobius

Well, as you wish. Behold, the real MANTIS.

To The Other Me 3

Mei

What?!

Mobius

Ah, you seem shocked. What, it's only been a few seconds and you don't recognize me now, sweet lady?

Mei

...Now I know why Raven rejected your bounty right away.

Mobius

Raven? The little girl fled in fear even before witnessing the true beauty of life.

Mobius

Ah, what a shame. The door was open for her to evolve and transform into something beautiful.

Mobius

I wonder if she's till regretting it now.

Mei

Ha, you'd have to ask her yourself.

Mobius

Ah, you seem calm again. Impressive.

Mei

So this is an Active Honkai Reaction... the true MANTIS form...

Mei

It's surprising... but nothing more.

Mobius

Nothing more? You do have a good sense of humor, Herrscher lady.

Mobius

You don't think you still have a chance, do you?

Mobius

You think you can accomplish what it took three Flame-Chasers to do?

Mei

I won't know until I try.

Mobius

Hahaha... very well... I like your attitude.

Mobius

Do you know which kind of test subjects have the best survival rates?

Mobius

Not the kind with hopes and wishes for tomorrow. Those who are already buried in despair are most likely to survive.

Mobius

In other words... reality usually work against your wishes.

Mei

Right back at you, Mobius.

Mobius

Haha... then let's find out if it's going to be Raiden Mei or Mobius that walks out today.

To The Other Me 4

Mobius

...

Klein

It's over, Dr. Mobius.

Klein

...

Klein

No, maybe I should stop calling you this.

Mobius

Klein... why?

Mobius

You should be able to understand me... You knew what I sought to accomplish 50000 years ago... You never objected...

Mobius

Why... would you... get in my way now?

Klein

...

Klein

Because... the real Dr. Mobius had given it up already when she told me about the plan.

Mobius

The real Mobius? What do you mean, Klein?

Mobius

I... am the real Mobius.

Klein

...

Klein

That's what I had always believed.

Klein

There's no difference between you and her. Thoughts, behaviors, and personality.

Klein

Just like she once saw me as the continuation of Klein, I had regarded you as the real Dr. Mobius.

Klein

But now...

Mobius

...Enough.

Mobius

So in your eyes, Klein, I'm someone who rejects change?

Klein

No, that's not how I think.

Klein

But what you did today... was something Dr. Mobius would never do.

Klein

She had gone through many changes, but there's a part of her that had always remained.

Klein

And that's the critical difference between you two.

Mobius

Critical difference? What a joke...

Klein

I know I can't convince you myself.

Klein

But fortunately, Dr. Mobius had a sound plan prepared for this.

Mobius

What?

Klein

She left something and told me to give it to you, but I never did.

Klein

To me, passing on a message from Mobius to Mobius seemed pointless.

Klein

Until now.

Mobius

She left something for me? What trick are you trying to play, Klein?

Mobius

I've never been a sentimental one. This pointless formalism doesn't sound like...

"Mobius"

I know.

"Mobius"

This isn't something I would normally do.

"Mobius"

But IfIfSic there's anything I need to tell you

"Mobius"

this is my last chance.

"Mobius"

What should I call you?

"Mobius"

Mobius?

"Mobius"

Or... the other me?

Mobius

...

Mobius

What is it, Klein? You like the old me more, don't you?

Klein

This hologram recording is what she asked me to show you.

Klein

She recorded this... before her death.

Mobius

Death? Klein, do you have any idea what you're talking about? For me, death is impossible...

"Mobius"

Yeah, even I myself find it hard to believe I'm going to embrace death.

Mobius

?!

Mobius

Is it live communication?

Klein shook her head.

Mobius

...

Mobius

Klein, if you wish to deceive me, you should have played smarter.

Mobius

I remember everything that happened... when I still looked like that.

Mobius

Back then, even the Elysian Realm didn't exist yet, so how could I have left a message for myself..Sic

"Mobius"

Because it's interesting, isn't it?

Mobius

...?

"Mobius"

Reviewing your past as an outsider... this doesn't happen ever day. You should thank me, the other me.

Mobius

...

The Past Mobius

If it's me, the words of denial should have been uttered in full by now.

The Past Mobius

Of course, by the time you see this, you might have changed a lot and even become more talkative.

The Past Mobius

But anyway... this is the last time. Be patient, and just allow me to finish what I've got to say, alright?

Mobius

...

The Past Mobius

Hmm... I finally have this last chance, but I find myself lost for words.

The Past Mobius

You know what, I made this decision long ago. The Final Herrscher's coming is just an excuse.

Mobius

...Ridiculous.

The Past Mobius

I know this sounds ridiculous, right?

The Past Mobius

In the eyes of many, Mobius is immortal. A monster that has broken the cycle of life and death.

The Past Mobius

But you... you know that I... we... fear death more than anyone. We fear it because we fear the unknown.

Mobius

...

The Past Mobius

Do we die when we're killed? No... we can be resurrected.

The Past Mobius

Just enduring a bit of pain. Just growing smaller. Just shedding an old skin.

The Past Mobius

When I first became a MANTIS, I didn't think it was a terrible thing at all.

The Past Mobius

On the contrary, the power brought me great joy - it gave me an endless life to explore every possibility of evolution.

The Past Mobius

Until...

The Past Mobius

...I turned out this way.

Mobius

...

The Past Mobius

That was when I finally realized...

The Past Mobius

Resurrection doesn't equal infinite life.

The Past Mobius

I still might die... a real death. But when would that be?

The Past Mobius

After dying ten times, or a hundred times?

The Past Mobius

When I degenerate to infancy? Or to an embryo? Or to a single cell?

The Past Mobius

I don't know... I know nothing.

The Past Mobius

But I remember... when the fear of the unknown grabbed me by the throat for the first time. I was overwhelmed.

Mobius

...

The Past Mobius

That prompted me to find a way to true immortality... something that would always keep me one step ahead of death.

Mobius

...Enough.

The Past Mobius

But... what's the point of that?

The Past Mobius

I still remember that morning... when the experiment failed again and Nuwa was lying on the floor, too tired to stand up.

The Past Mobius

She asked me: "Dr. Mobius, what's the purpose of immortality?"

The Past Mobius

I searched my mind but couldn't come up with a convincing answer.

The Past Mobius

Yeah, what is it for? Humans are meant to die, right? Then what's the point of my obsession?

The Past Mobius

That's the first time I doubted myself.

Mobius

...Foolish.

The Past Mobius

Sounds foolish, right? But that's not all of it...

The Past Mobius

Never had it come to mind that it would be Elysia's death that brought me clarity. I used to hate her the most.

The Past Mobius

Her death made me understand something.

The Past Mobius

People driven by fear and fumbling forward in the dark— I didn't realize I was one of them when I laughed at them.

The Past Mobius

Up till the end, I didn't wake up to the fact that...

The Past Mobius

I was a loser too.

The Past Mobius

At that time, I finally heard the other voice in my heart.

The Past Mobius

It told me... death was the only constant.

The Past Mobius

You surely understand that, right?

Mobius

...

The Past Mobius

In the past, "last words" was never in my vocabulary.

The Past Mobius

Of course, if I so desired, the Final Herrscher wouldn't have been able to totally destroy me.

The Past Mobius

Not very convincing, right? I now look like someone ready to falter at any second.

The Past Mobius

But you're another me, and I don't have to explain myself to you.

The Past Mobius

Even if the civilization dies and the ground beneath our feet crumbles, resurrection is always possible for me.

The Past Mobius

It's just that now... I'm tired of it.

The Past Mobius

For Mobius, this is it.

The Past Mobius

...

Mobius

What, you finally realized you've said nothing by rubbish?

The Past Mobius

I don't know... these words just came to me naturally.

The Past Mobius

Maybe because I can feel my end is nigh? But this is the message I wish to leave to you... Mobius.

The Past Mobius

Before my eyes, infinite possibilities are retracting into a single endpoint.

The Past Mobius

The descent of the Final Herrscher will very soon turn the world we know into a boundless desert.

The Past Mobius

Not that I care, but still... I feel an urge to say this before it happens.

The Past Mobius

Gray Serpent or Klein, they've heard this and I believe they've understood it.

The Past Mobius

But when it comes to you, the other me, I'm not so sure.

Mobius

...

The Past Mobius

The two of us are looking at two different pictures. For you, the path of infinity still extends into the horizon.

The Past Mobius

No one can get in your way or make decisions for you... not even me, your creator.

Mobius

...Enough.

The Past Mobius

You're still Mobius after all.

The Past Mobius

But should you choose the path of Mobius, the path of becoming me...

The Past Mobius

That's still a choice made by you among infinite possibilities.

The Past Mobius

Anyway, you're free.

The Past Klein

Dr. Mobius, the hibernation pod is being activated. Please come over now.

The Past Mobius

Hmm... alright, I'm coming.

The Past Mobius

...

The Past Mobius

Looks like it's still too early to call myself a total loser yet.

The Past Mobius

Infinite possibilities... they've evaded me ever since I discovered my mistakes.

The Past Mobius

But I created them myself, didn't I? Through Gray Serpent, Klein, and...

The Past Mobius

You.

The Past Mobius

Infinity is... all the possible choices you can make.

The Past Mobius

I'm not sure when you'll be able to see this. Thousands of years from now? Or even longer?

The Past Mobius

Everything I've ever known should have turned to ashes long ago.

The Past Mobius

But for you, it has just started.

The Past Mobius

You're my best creation and my proudest work.

The Past Mobius

You realized my life-long pursuit the moment you were born.

The Past Mobius

...

The Past Mobius

Mobius... the other me in this world...

The Past Mobius

Say goodbye to me, alright?

Mobius

...

Mobius

Follow your path and become you? What a joke!

Mobius

If you were truly me... I have to say I'm deeply disappointed.

Mobius

Infinite choices? That sounds pathetic.

Mobius

What I'm going to do... is to go beyond infinity and all the possibilities out there.

Mobius

Your path is just one tiny branch among millions.

Klein

You...

Mobius

What's that look, Klein?

Mobius

You think I'm boasting?

Mobius

Do you really think she chose death voluntarily?

Klein

What are you saying?

Mobius

Hmph... so you did fail to realize that.

Mobius

Try to remember, Klein. When was the last time she went into the Elysian Realm to sync her memory?

Klein

...

Klein

Right after Elysia...

Klein

You?!

Mobius

Hmm, you're my favorite assistant for a reason.

Mobius

Yes... during the sync, I took advantage of the moment... to plant a little seed in her memory.

Mobius

Thank you, Klein... now I finally know it has sprouted... and borne fruit.

Klein

Why?

Mobius

Because I don't need to become the second Mobius.

Mobius

I will... no, I have... made myself the one and only Mobius.

Mobius

Klein, my favorite assistant... will you still attempt to stop me?

Klein

...

Mobius

Haha... looks like I can finally put an end to this cheesy drama.

Mobius

Klein, you know why I watched it patiently?

Klein

Huh?

Mobius

Snakes never let go of their prey... Waiting is their forte, and now is no exception.

Klein

...!

Klein

The data of this area is disappearing?!

Klein

You've been trying to delete this area just now?

Mobius

Haha... that's right, Klein. There's still a lot you need to learn from me.

Mobius

But relax, no substantial harm will come to you, save some minor data loss.

Mobius

You might experience something like amnesia, but that's not necessarily a bad thing.

Mobius

Because I doubt it would be a pleasant memory for you to witness your new Herrscher friend perish in despair.

Klein

Ugh...

Mobius

Haha... sorry, Herrscher lady.

Mobius

Sorry you have to put up with such a farce.

Mei

Ha... and I thought I was an outsider all along.

Mobius

Haha, that's not true. You've always been my favorite lab rat.

Mobius

But... in my lab, any lab rat that bites... shall be punished.

Mei

...

Mobius

Well then... goodbye, Herrscher lady.

Mobius

What I've not been able to finish... we'll resume tomorrow.

Mobius

That is, of course, if you manage to walk out of here alive.

Mei

Mobius...

Klein

Wait, test subject, don't chase her! The area is gone, and so is Dr. Mobius!

Klein

We still have time. I'm looking for a way to help you get out. Dammit, this portal was shut down by Dr. Mobius too?

Mei

...

Mei

Klein, I remember you have a habit of evaluating the situation using probabilities.

Mei

So, what are the odds of us getting out alive now?

Klein

...Zero.

Mei

...

Mei

Thanks for cheering me up.

Klein

Cheering you up?

Mei

Against all odds, you're still trying to find a way out.

Mei

I'm beginning to understand what Kevin meant... I believe in myself and you rather than the numbers.

Mei closed her eyes.

The next moment, a bolt of raging lightning shot out from her and lit up the darkness.

Mei

(It worked in the Theater of Domination, so it should work in here too...)

Klein

Are you unleashing your Herrscher power? This is a space constructed by memories, and it won't...

...

Klein

Impossible...

Klein

Oh, it's her... Your power drew her attention.

Klein

Never mind, let's get out of here before it's too late...

To The Other Me 5

Elysia

...It's not happening, Mobius.

Elysia

Someone we're both interested in won't fall for your trap this easily.

Mobius

Elysia, put a lid on your conceit.

Mobius

Ah, right, you've always been trying to get me in a pink dress, no?

Mobius

I'm in a good mood today. If she can somehow walk out of the realm alive... I'll indulge you for once.

Mei

You can put on the dress now.

Mobius

What?!

Klein

...Finally back.

Elysia

What did I say, Mobius? My pure intentions have always been unstoppable♪

Mobius

That's impossible... How can you two come back alive?

Mei

Who knows, maybe it's just dumb luck.

Mobius

Dumb luck? Are you kidding?

Mobius

...

Mobius

Was it you, Elysia?

Elysia

Huh?

Mobius

...Tsk.

Elysia

Mobius, don't go yet... Mobius!

Elysia

Ah, she left...just like that.

Mei

...

Elysia

Pink dresses must be number one on her hate list... That's the only explanation.

Elysia

But her sullen look is surprisingly cute♪

Elysia

She looked just like an adorable little pufferfish. What do you think, Mei?

Mei

...

Mei

You knew Mobius's true intention all along, right?

Elysia

Ah, Mei, what makes you think that way? I'd have stepped in much earlier had I known.

Elysia

Did you hear everything Mobius and I said?

Elysia

She only told me about it after being certain she could leave the Elysian Realm.

Elysian

Hmm, it's like... when your cat messes up your curtains and proudly walks over to you.

Mei

I'm glad she didn't hear this.

Elysia

I wouldn't say this if she was still around.

Elysia

Hmm... maybe it would be the "snake" instead of the "cat" if I said it to her face. Who knows♪

Mei

...

Elysia

Alright, Mei, drop your serious face. The fight is over.

Elysia

You defeated yet another Flame-Chaser, and that's something no one could even imagine before.

Elysia

Besides, she was dead serious when fighting you. You saw how she looked, right?

Mei

Yeah.

Elysia

So, Mei, you can afford to be more proud of yourself and cheer up... You can even jump up and down to celebrate.

Mei

...

Elysia

Ah, or maybe... you're waiting for me to give you a big hug or something?

Mei

...

Elysia

I can do that, if you want...

Mei

...No need.

Mei

Nothing to celebrate. I didn't come here to fight Flame-Chasers.

Mei

I came to look for the truth, and that has never changed.

Mei

But recently, I came to realize there were more Flame-Chasers with hidden agendas like Mobius here.

Mei

Take you for example. Elysia, I'm still not sure what your drawn arrow is aimed at.

Elysia

...

Elysia

Me? Just like you, I've always remained the same.

Elysia

Quietly appreciating the changes you have brought to the Elysian Realm as a bystander...

Elysia

That's all I hope for.

Elysia's Concern 1

Elysia

The path to Mobius's lab seems to be open again. Mei, I'm worried. You didn't agree to do something weird, did you?

Elysia's Concern 2

Elysia

Mobius... is gone. Ah, Mei, you two didn't... no, that can't be true...

Elysia's Concern 3

Elysia

Hi, Mei, why do I feel you're in a hurry? Rushing off somewhere?

Elysia's Concern 4

Elysia

Ah, Mobius didn't even talk it through with me before... Mei, that's all I can do for you. You won't blame me, will you?

Elysia's Concern 5

Elysia

You should have left Mobius alone, Mei. Come to me if anything happens, but don't worry, I'll always protect you.

Bounty from Infinity 1

Mobius

Herrscher lady, it's been a long while. Do you miss me?

Mei

Mobius...

Mobius

Ah, I thought you'd come sooner. The waiting was killing me.

Mei

You can go first if your patience runs out. I won't mind.

Mobius

How could I? You're my best friend, and I'd never leave you behind.

Mobius

Ah, I see... you're mad at me because I didn't give you a Signet of Infinity, right?

Mobius

It's alright, I get it... the Signet is just as enticing as me, right? I'll give it to you.

Mobius

Just like when we first met.

Mei

What?

Mobius

Come, my lovely lab rat...

Mobius

Accept my Signets, my blessings, my power, and come close to me...

Mobius

Accept everything from me.

Bounty from Infinity 2

Mobius

Good, dear lab rat, you didn't run away.

Mobius

Now, use these Signets of Infinity... and let's connect on the level of consciousness, shall we?

Mei

No way, Mobius. Do you still believe I'd accept it after learning your true intention?

Mobius

Haha... that's not for you to decide, lab rat.

Bounty from Infinity 3

Mobius

Ah, seems like some annoying fella doesn't want to see us together.

Mobius

But, sweet lady, you do wish to continue our deep and intimate contact, right?

Mei

...Mobius, haven't you realized? The opportunities I have are also infinite.

Mobius

What, you don't think it gives you the bargaining power to talk terms with me, do you?

Mobius

She can protect you once, twice... but not every time. I'll get you... this time or the next.

Mei

Right back at you, Mobius. I'll defeat you, this time, right now.

Back to the Shadow 1

???

This isn't the end of your road, is it?

???

Well, then just overcome the trap set up by her with composure and poise and get back on the road again.

???

I'll be waiting for you.

Mei

Yes...

Mei

Where am I? Why would it be like this?

Mei

Did Mobius succeed?

Mei lifted one of her arms and examined it closely with a heavy heart.

Mei

No, not yet. But why?

Back to the Shadow 2

???

Wake up! Hey, Mei, wake up!

???

You have more to show than this, right?

Mei

Yes...

Mei

That was...

Mei

...

Mei

Mobius, you must have a weakness. I'll find it.

Back to the Shadow 3

???

Connection lost... Vital signs stable... No significant damage to hippocampus.

???

Can you hear me, test subject?

Mei

Yes...

Mei

...Klein?

Klein

Good, you still remember who I am.

Klein

Now try to recall what happened before you lost consciousness.

Mei

Hmm... Mobius... I was fighting her.

Mei

But did I lose? Why would I be here? How did I fall?

Klein

Clearly you lost the memory of that moment.

Klein

Fighting her is different... Simply put, death doesn't come with a second chance anymore.

Klein

From the observation, her next attack would have killed you, and the sentience known as Raiden Mei would also be gone.

Klein

In other words, it would've been her that woke up in this body, and that's why I cut off your connection to the realm.

Mei

...Thank you, Klein, but... why did you help me?

Klein

No, you misunderstood. I'm not helping anyone. I'm only bearing witness.

Mei

...

Klein

You'd better steer clear of the realm for now. You're no match for Dr. Mobius.

Klein

Leaving this place is a good choice. Without a target, her plan will falter.

Mei

...

Mei

No, I can feel it... the answer I've been seeking is right under my nose. I can't leave right now.

Klein

...In the best case scenario, you survival rate is no more than 5%.

Mei

5%... Thank. That's good enough for me.

Back to the Shadow 4

Klein

...

Klein

You seem to be used to forced disconnection... You didn't even faint this time.

Klein

But... it's not necessarily a good thing. I suggest you give up... while you still can.

Mei

Thank you for your kind reminder, Klein. I know where I stand. Next time... things will turn out differently.