Chapter 51: Aponia's Despair
[ Genshin Impact - Shikanoin Heizou: That's right, it seems like when we were reviewing Mr. Kevin earlier, it was mentioned that he allowed Raiden Mei to enter the Elysian Realm. So then… ]
[ Honkai: Star Rail - Sparkle: There's always only one truth, the answer is simple: Raiden Mei brought the Herrscher of Corruption into the Elysian Realm! ]
[ Honkai Impact 3rd - Raiden Mei: I didn't! ]
[ Genshin Impact - Shikanoin Heizou: No, it was indeed you. It's just that perhaps this Herrscher of Corruption was hiding somewhere in your body, undiscovered by you, and you brought her into the Elysian Realm unconsciously. ]
[ Honkai: Star Rail - Xuan Yong: Exactly, it is highly likely that this Herrscher of Corruption possessed your body without you realizing it, and thus you brought her into the Elysian Realm, which led to their deaths. ]
[ Honkai Impact 3rd - Raiden Mei: Is that how it happened? ]
At this moment, Raiden Mei started to believe their speculation. Thinking about how she might accidentally bring the Herrscher of Corruption into the Elysian Realm in the future made her feel incredibly sad.
[ Honkai Impact 3rd - Elysia: Oh my, Mei, don't be sad, you should smile. ]
[ Honkai Impact 3rd - Vill-V: When we chose to walk the path of fighting against the Honkai, we knew that one day we would die. So, we won't blame you, Miss Raiden Mei. ]
[ Honkai Impact 3rd - Raiden Mei: Thank you all! But this time, I will definitely be careful. I absolutely will not bring the Herrscher of Corruption into the Elysian Realm. ]
[ Genshin Impact - Neuvillette: Does this count as changing the future? ]
[ Honkai: Star Rail - Xuan Yong: Established destiny is hard to change. If one wants to change fate, some people will have to pay the price. ]
[ Honkai Impact 3rd - Kiana: Then, can't we just not enter the Elysian Realm? ]
At St. Freya Academy, Kiana's eyes darted around as she thought of a "perfect" solution. As long as Raiden Mei doesn't enter the Elysian Realm, Elysia won't be able to get close to Mei, and no one will be able to snatch her away from me.
[ Honkai Impact 3rd - Theresa: Kiana, are you just afraid that Mei will be snatched away by Elysia? ]
As Kiana's aunt, Theresa saw through her thoughts instantly and couldn't help but feel a bit disdainful.
[ Honkai Impact 3rd - Kiana: Auntie, I didn't think that at all! Don't spout nonsense. ]
[ Honkai Impact 3rd - Bronya: In that case, Mei-neesama belongs to me. ]
[ Honkai Impact 3rd - Kiana: Absolutely not! ]
At St. Freya Academy, the "Tuna" tightly hugged Raiden Mei and refused to let go, her eyes watching Bronya with vigilance.
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"Please, everyone, quiet down. Next, we will play a video of Aponia!"
"The Despairing Nun"
The screen slowly faded in, and a mature woman with a generous bosom appeared in the video.
"Is that so? Everything has passed; I no longer need to seek salvation from despair." Aponia placed her hands in front of her, walking slowly forward, with many tombstones on both sides of her.
"The scattered moonlight passes through the clouds,
Hiding from the crowd."
"Spreading like scales on the ocean, the waves wet the white dress."
"Compared to taking care of others, I am better suited to be the one who endures. You will come to understand this eventually."
The camera focused on the corner of Aponia's eyes, and a single tear slowly slid down her chin, dripping onto the ground. She then slowly raised her head to look at the sky, opening her previously closed eyes.
"But I know everything will come to an end, which is why I cherish this time even more." Aponia continued to walk forward.
The camera also captured her dress trailing on the ground, the long skirt resembling wings adding a touch of beauty to her.
"Listening to the depths of the sea, whose cries are guiding?"
"The soul sinks into silence,
No one will wake you."
"This exclusive attire reminds me of the time when I was an ordinary person." In the video, Aponia knelt on the ground, holding a red gemstone in her hands, murmuring to herself.
"I am not worthy of the name 'Flame-Chaser', but out of respect for him, I am willing to accept it." Aponia slowly opened her arms, and the camera zoomed out, revealing her entire figure.
"As long as it brings you comfort, I am willing to accept any arrangement. Do you like this appearance very much?" Aponia put away the red gemstone, turned around, and walked toward the deeper parts.
"The scattered moonlight passes through the clouds, hiding from the crowd."
"Slipping into the seabed, the waves wash away the bloodstains."
Then, the scene shifted, and three rising candles appeared on the screen.
"I am perfectly aware of every fleeting thought!" Aponia's back slowly disappeared from the screen.
"Too late, too late, you were crying while smiling."
"Too late, too late, your trembling arms."
"Too late, too late, no one will fish you out."
"Too late, too late, you clearly hate the feeling of suffocation."
The screen gradually turned black along with the singing.
"Video playback finished."
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[ Genshin Impact - Furina: This… ]
Furina was sitting at the very top of the Opera Epiclese, watching the live stream and listening to the song, tears slowly flowing from the corners of her eyes.
Recalling her five hundred years [ 182, 375 days ] of experience, Furina felt physically and mentally exhausted.
[ Genshin Impact - Neuvillette: Lady Furina, what is the matter? ]
Neuvillette, who was sitting not far from Furina, saw her tears and couldn't help but frown.
[ Genshin Impact - Furina: Oh, oh, I'm fine. ]
[ Honkai: Star Rail - Robin: This song is beautiful, but combined with the visuals and the melody, an uncontrollable sadness emerges from the bottom of my heart. ]
[ Honkai Impact 3rd - Senadina: Sad music, it makes me feel uncomfortable. ]
[ Honkai: Star Rail - Welt Yang: This song reminds me of my father. ]
[ Honkai Impact 3rd - Otto: My old friend, although you lost your father, you still have me. ]
[ Honkai: Star Rail - Welt Yang: ??? ]
On the Astral Express, Welt Yang saw Otto's comment, his brows furrowed tightly. His hand gripped the Star of Eden so hard that the veins on his arm and forehead made March 7th and the others feel a chill.
[ Honkai Impact 3rd - Welt Yang: Otto, the future me might not be able to do anything about you, but that doesn't mean I can't do anything about you now. ]
[ Honkai: Star Rail - Aha: Fight, fight! Aha is not happy; Aha wants to watch the fun. ]
[ Honkai: Star Rail - Qingque: I love watching men fight! ]
[ Honkai: Star Rail - Fu Xuan: Qingque, get back to work immediately. ]
Just as everyone was bickering, the inventory live stream popped up again.
"It seems everyone has recovered. Next, we will play a brand-new fan-made video."
"Aponia's Smile Consultation"
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