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In the Honkai World, amidst the World Serpent...
Raiden i was taken aback by Kevin's sudden departure but still managed to verify the situation on the other side in her own way before returning to the Elysian Realm.
In fact, she gained even more detailed insights during this ti.
As she prepared to return to the Elysian Realm, Gray Serpent appeared before her, sharing so information. Naturally, Raiden i needed to confirm its veracity herself.
This information included, among other things, details about Ana's existence. According to Gray Serpent, Ana was rely an illusion, suggesting that further answers could likely be found within the Elysian Realm itself.
Indeed, what Gray Serpent implied - or perhaps what Ana intended - was for Raiden i to perceive her current state akin to Ellie's condition.
Elysia indeed passed away, but her death was unique; her influence on this world persisted. In a sense, this made her return more challenging yet allowed successors like Ana and Raiden i to continue benefiting from her legacy.
Upon learning these revelations, Raiden i showed no imdiate reaction. After all, it was her habit to verify information through her own ans.
Once again, everything pointed towards the Elysian Realm.
In the shadows, Bai Zhi silently observed Raiden i's departure, her eyes flickering with thoughts unfathomable, while Gray Serpent respectfully stood beside her.
In the original storyline, Gray Serpent dispatched Raven to obstruct Raiden i. However, now, he naturally refrained from doing so.
For them, the secrets of the Elysian Realm were no longer mysteries or significant matters. Moreover, in the current Lord's plan, Raiden i played a crucial role.
Thus, Gray Serpent had no intention of opposing her.
But...
"My lord, regarding the Herrscher of Corruption..." Gray Serpent cautiously inquired.
With utmost respect and caution, Gray Serpent asked, "Originally, I wouldn't have cared for my own life, but now, there exists soone truly worth my loyalty." He no longer wished to perish so easily.
"Don't worry," Bai Zhi replied calmly. "When the ti cos, we'll simply sacrifice a few bodies and put on a performance."
Initially, she had taken the Herrscher of Corruption seriously, even leaving counterasures within the Elysian Realm. But now... it's rely another act that needs completion.
The actors are already in place; there is no need to withdraw them. Moreover, this performance benefits both her and Him significantly.
Ana's true potential has not yet been fully revealed, and perhaps it isn't detrintal if it remains unknown forever. On the other hand, the stories of the Heroic Spirits should be known and felt by Captains from another world.
Additionally, the final plot twist in the Elysian Realm narrative is genuinely... mind-blowing.
"Yes, Lord," Gray Serpent responded respectfully, his eyes gleaming with fervor. Hearing these words directly from the Lord assured him of his safety, indicating that he held significance in the Lord's regard.
For so reason, perhaps influenced by the divine light, Gray Serpent's mindset has taken a peculiar turn.
Of course, it's possible that this was always inherent within him.
After enduring countless experints over a lengthy span of ti, as an artificial life form, his psyche beca distorted - which is quite understandable.
In such circumstances, encountering a God worthy of his unwavering devotion inevitably led to predictable outcos.
Ana, too, had a rough understanding of Gray Serpent's sentints but didn't take them seriously.
Throughout their association, Gray Serpent never sought a prominent role; to those above him, he was rely a useful tool. However, if Gray Serpent truly desired sothing, Ana would have allowed it.
Naturally, for soone like Gray Serpent, such aspirations were impossible.
His pursuit...he abandoned long ago. He appeared akin to a philosopher, claiming insight into the world, yet in reality, he remained deeply entrenched, paradoxically content amidst chaos.
As Raiden i returned to the Elysian Realm, she found Ana coincidentally present in the Paradise lobby. Unaware of events unfolding outside the Garden, this mory fragnt remained oblivious.
In a sense, she had beco sowhat expendable yet still a valuable asset due to her capabilities.
The chessboard dynamics varied; while abandoned on the higher stakes board, she remained a trump card on the lower one.
Raiden i noticed Ana imdiately, naturally because...
"Ana-sensei."
"Hmm, you're back?" Ana lifted her head, glanced at Raiden i, and nodded slightly.
"Ana-sensei, I have a few questions I'd like to ask you." Without wasting any ti, Raiden i got straight to the point.
"Yes?"
Ana cast a mildly surprised look at Raiden i but didn't say anything, simply nodding again. In her perception, this student always approached matters directly, leaving little room for comnt.
However, why hadn't i asked these questions before now? Could it be that...
In that instant, other thoughts surfaced in Ana's mind. Despite inheriting Ana's mories, the present Ana no longer relied on them. For her within this Elysian Realm, those mories... were not as crucial anymore.
After all, everything outside had changed significantly, just like Raiden i's unexpected question now. Ana genuinely couldn't have anticipated it, nor was it possible for her to do so.
"As the teacher's mory fragnt, how well do you understand and know her?" Raiden i asked slowly.
"Your question... seems sowhat problematic." Ana's eyes flickered montarily. After all, she is composed of Ana's mories, which ans she possesses Ana's experiences. But then, how deeply should she be expected to comprehend Ana herself?
Logically, one might say completely, but these are mories from the past. Can soone's past truly represent their present?
Clearly, the answer is no.
"It depends on your understanding of her."
Ana picked up the wineglass from the table and took a sip. This beverage was one of Eden's treasured reserves; previously, she never had the ti or inclination to indulge in such luxuries. But now, everything was different, as they were indeed in the Elysian Realm.
Savoring the wine, in a sense, also ant relishing Eden's mories.
"Hmm, then does Ana-sensei truly believe she will die?" Raiden i nodded thoughtfully before continuing.
"If dying allows her to achieve so goal, then yes, she would choose death," Ana replied matter-of-factly.
Death? To Ana, it no longer held much significance. As a reincarnator, her initial purpose was rely to alter the fate of the original Ana.
If sacrificing herself could completely change Ana's circumstances, she would undoubtedly do so. That was her original intent, a persistent concern that shaped her actions throughout. The present Ana's deanor is simply a result of adapting to prevailing circumstances.
Regardless, this outco aligns with Ana's original intent. However, neither she nor anyone else anticipated this particular path and result.
"I see."
Raiden i nodded, now having a clearer understanding.
If this is indeed the case, then Ana-sensei... it truly seems possible... This certainly fits her style, but for so reason, Raiden i feels a strange unease within her.
This hesitation makes her question whether she should reveal the truth to Ana standing before her.
However, Ana gazes at Raiden i, a cold glint flickering in her eyes. Yes, the Herrscher of Corruption has already erged, and currently, it resides within Raiden i herself.
As a Herrscher, assessing the strength of the Herrscher of Corruption is challenging; its potential ranges from extrely high to surprisingly low, much like the Herrscher of Reason. Unlike the Herrscher of Reason, though, the Herrscher of Corruption possesses a terrifyingly rapid developnt rate, coupled with its ability to suppress data.
Without exaggeration, for the Heroic Spirits of the Elysian Realm, the Herrscher of Corruption represents their most formidable adversary.
Furthermore, against the Herrscher of Corruption, many plans cannot be executed prematurely. If swallowed by it, their strategies would imdiately be exposed.
Of course, the Herrscher of Corruption isn't entirely invulnerable; otherwise, Ellie and her allies wouldn't have defeated it before.
However, the Herrscher within Raiden i can only be considered an inactive backup, leaving Ana unable to preemptively strike it down now.
All she could do was seize this opportunity...
"i..."
"Hm?"
"Soon, you'll encounter the true Elysian Realm and uncover its genuine secrets. At that point, my experiences will no longer be of much use to you."
As Ana spoke, she blinked thoughtfully.
"My experiences belong to alone, not providing answers for your journey. What you must do is seek out your own path and truths. Do you understand?"
"You an...you're planning to temporarily disappear?"
As expected of Raiden i, the top student quickly grasped Ana's true intentions.
Yes, Ana planned to temporarily vanish from sight.
In the Elysian Realm, she was considered an outsider. Once the Herrscher of Destruction outside is eliminated, the Herrscher of Corruption within would awaken and inevitably begin consuming the Garden's data, seizing the initiative.
By going missing now, Ana could position herself covertly ahead of ti. As she temporarily disappears, her presence in the mories of the Heroic Spirits will significantly diminish.
At that point, Ana could truly beco a hidden pawn, unseen by most. Only Raiden i, another outsider, would rember her existence, serving as Ana's eyes for observation and action. When Raiden i departs, it will be the agreed-upon mont for their counterattack.
This was Ana's plan, ticulously devised from the beginning, with the process and strategy endorsed by the Heroic Spirits.
"I understand."
Raiden i nodded. Although she sensed there might be so hidden secret, she had no right to question it further.
Besides, this arrangent posed no harm to her either.
"Thank you for your guidance and companionship along the way, Teacher."
With these words, Raiden i solemnly bowed, acknowledging Ana's invaluable ntorship. While deserving of such respect, Ana felt slightly uncomfortable receiving it.
"There's no need for that; guiding others is simply my duty here," Ana replied with a gentle smile. "Continue on your journey. You will find the answers you seek."
After bidding farewell, Ana gracefully turned away, her figure fading as if she never appeared at all.
Watching Ana depart, Raiden i finally sighed deeply. For so inexplicable reason, she had a feeling they wouldn't et again for a very long ti, which sohow felt...
anwhile, in the Eternal Paradise, Ana quietly materialized alongside Elysia, who was elegantly dressed.
"You must have sensed it by now," Ana remarked lightly.
"Yes, this era's Herrscher of Corruption is indeed quite a troubleso little one." Elysia furrowed her brow, but despite her concern, her tone remained sowhat casual and nonchalant.
Indeed, from the beginning, Elysia never feared the Herrscher of Corruption. As the Herrscher of Origin, she held no significant apprehension towards any Herrschers except for the Herrscher of Finality.
Moreover, the weakness of the Herrscher of Corruption was glaringly obvious.
Unfortunately, once the Herrscher of Corruption entered the Elysian Realm, they were like a fish entering the vast ocean—though not intimidated, eliminating them beca exceedingly difficult.
It should be noted that here, Elysia exists only as a mory fragnt, not the true Herrscher of Origin.
In other words, from the outset, Elysia had prepared for a mutual destruction between the Elysian Realm and the Herrscher of Corruption. There simply were no other viable options or alternatives.
As for Aponia's prophecy, it was undoubtedly true; no one ever doubted her visions.
Although Ellie's existence had severed the original tiline, this is the Elysian Realm—a realm of mories and consciousness, essentially still part of the previous era in so sense.
Yes, Aponia foresaw long ago that Ana's arrival would bring about a turning point. That's why she consistently supported their endeavors.
"Indeed, she is quite troubleso, posing just as significant a threat to the Garden as the Herrscher of Corruption from the previous civilization."
"But fear not!"
"As long as I exist here, as the ans she entrusted to this place, I will ensure your safety!"
"This may be the vast ocean of the Herrscher of Corruption, but simultaneously, it serves as a fishing net against it!"
"When the fish has grown mature, it will be ti to reel in the catch."
"At that mont, I shall usher in a new future for the Elysian Realm, bestowing upon it a renewed purpose!"
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