Finality Warship.
Kiana Kaslana emerged from the dream.
Creating a dream world was effortless for her.
Fufu is so cute!
In the dream, she had taken on the identity of a masseuse and given Furina a massage, drawing the two of them closer together.
Kiana Kaslana knew quite a few people who would proactively massage the one they liked, or invite them to soak in hot springs together.
It made it easier to increase affection.
For those who did not understand and had no guard up, it often worked quickly.
Many times, no matter how much you talked, it was not as effective as doing it yourself.
Kiana Kaslana looked toward Liyue. Keqing, influenced by the Finality Empire, wanted to develop technology.
So she sought out Xianyun.
That woman.
They produced many household products based on adeptal technology.
Ningguang invested in Xianyun's products and planned to build factories for mass production.
Kiana Kaslana watched as they developed Liyue's industry. On the continent of Teyvat, many creations would be considered black technology in the modern world.
Shifting her gaze away from Liyue, she glanced at Inazuma. Raiden Ei's Raiden Shogun had been lured away, leaving her buried in daily administrative affairs. In the end, Yae Miko came up with a rather devious idea.
They brought over Sangonomiya Kokomi, the Divine Priestess of Watatsumi Island, to help handle Inazuma's internal affairs.
This only increased the pressure on Kokomi, who was already overwhelmed.
Kiana Kaslana looked at the other nations as well. Compared to the turmoil in countries of other worlds, the nations of Teyvat were a little too peaceful.
Most issues were internal disputes and minor frictions.
Finally, Kiana Kaslana glanced at Black Kallen and Isla. The two of them were traveling through other worlds with Yae Sakura, the Raiden Shogun, Focalors, and the Greater Lord Rukkhadevata.
In the past, she had been very interested in traveling to other worlds.
She had visited each world several times, seen them over and over.
Without novelty, her interest gradually diminished.
Kiana Kaslana switched to Kiki's account in Academy City.
The world of Overlord.
"Mother."
Elysia held Raiden Mei's hand and walked up to Kiki.
"My good daughter, what is it?"
"I want to live in Academy City together with Mei. Is that alright?"
"..."
Kiki's gaze moved back and forth between Elysia and Raiden Mei several times. Covering her cheek with one hand, she sighed. "Ely, you've grown up. If you're moving out, be sure to stay safe."
"Mei, Mother agreed."
Elysia happily wrapped her arms around Raiden Mei.
Kiki smiled gently at Raiden Mei and reached out to pat her head. "Mei, get along well with Ely."
"Mm."
Raiden Mei looked at Kiki—valiant yet gentle—and momentarily lost herself in thought.
"Mei, let's go."
Elysia took Raiden Mei's hand and returned to Academy City, using points to purchase the independent subspace she had reserved long ago.
Traveling between different worlds took only a few minutes for them, so living there made little difference.
Elysia simply wanted a private space of her own.
Her mother was just as charming as she was. People were always coming to their house.
That was why she wanted to move out.
...
Chiba Academy.
Class 3, Year 2.
Diana walked into the classroom, stood at the podium, and said, "Today, we have two transfer students from the Spirit World (Date A Live)—Eden and Miku Izayoi. You may come in."
The moment she heard the name Eden, Elysia, who had been rather listless, instantly perked up and looked toward the doorway.
Miku Izayoi stepped into the classroom, her gaze sweeping across the girls before finally stopping on Elysia.
A pink elf!
A rare prey!
Eden walked in as well. The moment Elysia saw her smooth red hair and that familiar face, she stood up in excitement.
Catching sight of Elysia standing from the corner of her eye, Eden was slightly startled. She turned to look at her and revealed a gentle smile.
Elysia's action drew the attention of all the girls in the class.
Raiden Mei, seated beside Elysia, tugged lightly at her sleeve.
"Sorry."
Elysia came back to her senses and sat down again.
Miku Izayoi frowned slightly. The elf was rare, yes, but not more important than Sister Eden.
Elysia looked at the youthful Eden standing at the podium. She felt very different from the mature Eden in her memories.
Judging from Eden's reaction of not recognizing her, it was most likely the same situation as Mobius.
She no longer had memories of her previous life.
"..."
Raiden Mei narrowed her eyes slightly. Another girl Ely knew?!
From her understanding of Elysia, any girl who could make Ely this excited must have a close relationship with her.
Transfer students enrolling and lower-year students suddenly advancing to higher grades were normal occurrences in Academy City.
Unlike ordinary schools where an entire class advanced together, Academy City promoted students individually once they met the required standards. They would take an advancement exam, and if they passed, they moved up.
"You two may sit over there."
Diana said casually.
"Yes, Principal."
Miku Izayoi and Eden walked to the two empty seats and sat down.
"Today, I will explain how to use a Reality Distortion Field to manipulate the microscopic world and influence the macroscopic world, as well as how to use a Reality Distortion Field to create a localized Reality Anchor domain around yourself to protect against the laws of other worlds. This will be on the exam, so take careful notes."
Diana lectured from the podium, occasionally glancing toward Elysia.
At this moment, Elysia was still immersed in the joy of Eden's arrival.
Raiden Mei gently nudged her and whispered, "Ely, stop spacing out. The Principal is looking at you."
Only then did Elysia come back to herself.
Her gaze withdrew from Eden's back in the front row.
After class, Elysia eagerly ran to Eden's desk.
"Hi, Eden. My name is Elysia, a girl as dazzling as blossoming flowers~ How about it? Have you remembered me?"
Eden looked up and revealed a captivating smile. "Hello, Elysia. Your self-introduction is quite unique."
Just as Elysia was about to say something more, Miku Izayoi's soft arms wrapped around Eden's slender waist. "Sister Eden, I want a hug."
Eden sighed helplessly. "Miku, don't act like a child outside."
"You two seem very close!"
"Of course. Sister Eden is the most important sister in my life," Miku Izayoi said proudly, lifting her chin.
"Oh?"
Elysia did not mind Miku Izayoi's declaration of sovereignty.
The girl's cunning gaze roamed over Miku Izayoi from head to toe.
Beside them, Raiden Mei watched the three of them, feeling a faint sense of loss.
She only pondered for a few seconds.
Kiki's face and her voice suddenly surfaced in her mind.
Something stirred in her heart, though nothing showed on her expression.
She silently dispelled the clone she had left in the classroom.
Elysia did not notice that Raiden Mei had already left. Right now, her eyes were filled only with Eden.
...
Overlord World.
Elven Royal Palace.
The moment Raiden Mei arrived, she threw herself forward.
Kiki caught Raiden Mei in her arms. "Mei, why did you suddenly come to see me?"
"Sister Kiki, it feels like Ely doesn't like me anymore."
Raiden Mei looked at Kiki pitifully.
"Uh, what did she do this time?"
Very quickly, Raiden Mei recounted what had happened with Eden.
Kiki gently stroked Raiden Mei's hair and comforted her. "Mei, Ely just wants to make new friends. She's not the type to abandon the old for the new."
Raiden Mei turned around and leaned closer to the white-haired girl's face, her violet eyes meeting hers. "I know, Sister Kiki. Can I become friends with you?"
Kiki was momentarily stunned, then smiled and nodded. "Of course."
Meanwhile, Miku Izayoi quickly realized that Elysia, this pink elf, was nothing more than a flirtatious glass cannon.
She no longer regarded Elysia as a potential threat who could steal Eden away from her.
Instead, she saw a prey who had willingly delivered herself to the door.
Overwhelmed by Miku Izayoi's aggressive counterattack, Elysia promptly dispersed her clone and fled in a flash.
No matter how good she was at flirting, encountering someone who would simply devour her outright was like stroking a tiger's whiskers.
Faced with a pervert of Miku Izayoi's caliber, Elysia was completely helpless.
She was suppressed and taken advantage of in every way.
Miku Izayoi became a towering wall blocking her from becoming close friends with Eden again.
For the sake of her good sister Eden, Elysia racked her brains trying to snatch food from a tiger's mouth.
In the blink of an eye, a month passed.
Subspace.
At noon that day.
"Mei, I'm back."
Carrying gifts, Elysia returned home and pushed open the door. The house was quiet. No one responded.
"Strange. Mei seems to have been avoiding me lately."
Elysia set down the prepared gifts, opened the friends list on the light-screen panel, found Raiden Mei's name, tapped her avatar, and sent a message. After waiting for a long time, she received no reply.
Mei had never been like this before.
After a while, a message finally came through.
Raiden Mei: I'm working a temporary job. If it's not urgent, let's talk tonight when I get back.
Elysia: Mm, come back early.
After replying, Elysia changed into a Japanese school swimsuit and jumped into the indoor pool at home.
After swimming a few laps, she lay floating on the water, her mind replaying everything that had happened recently.
She realized she might have neglected Mei's feelings by focusing too much on restoring her relationship with Eden.
At dusk, Raiden Mei returned home, dragging her tired body behind her.
Elysia hurried over and said sincerely, "Mei, I'm sorry. I was too absorbed in reconnecting with Eden and neglected you."
Raiden Mei paused slightly, then smiled. "It's okay, Ely."
Elysia leaned closer and sniffed at Raiden Mei, curious. "Mei, are you working for Sister Aisha and Sister Mushoku Kika?"
Elysia's words startled Raiden Mei. "How did you know?"
Elysia giggled. "You carry their Honkai energy scent."
Raiden Mei's expression returned to calm. "Is that so? Your perception is really sharp."
Elysia hugged Raiden Mei. "I'm very good at sensing auras."
Raiden Mei smiled.
She didn't sense my aura? Is it because Ely's aura is too similar to mine—so even if she sensed it, she treated it as her own?
...
In another universe, on Earth, Otto and the others participated in a world-official gladiator tournament.
Various factions each sent a team of fighters implanted with insect and animal genes to battle one another. The final victor would receive an enormous prize.
Just like how the entire world held horse races in the Uma Musume style, this kind of competition had become humanity's most popular event after the Honkai faction took control of this world.
As the world's ruler, Rvy believed that competition drove progress and supported such tournaments.
After more than a decade of competitive development, insect implantation surgery entered its next stage.
It evolved into a form of biological exoskeleton.
Upon transformation, it could rapidly proliferate into a full-body suit of specialized chitin armor, with various weapons concealed throughout the body.
The transformations gradually became more visually appealing.
After Otto, Welt Yang, and Su stepped onto the stage, they continuously eliminated their opponents in seconds, winning the tournament with ease.
Of course, their goal was not the enormous prize money, but to attract someone's attention.
Before long, Rvy arrived in this world.
Although she did not recognize Otto, Welt Yang, or Su, she could tell from their Honkai energy and other details that they were not natives of this world.
Rvy's projection appeared before Otto and the others.
"You are the humans who caused destruction on my daughter's Mars."
Prometheus said, "Lady Rvy, we did not know that was your planet. I apologize for the damage caused."
Rvy's projection replied, "I do not need your apology. What have you come to this planet for?"
Einstein said, "We want to ask you about some things."
Rvy's projection looked at her. "An isotope of Einstein. What do you wish to know?"
Einstein asked, "You've met another version of me from a different world?"
Rvy's projection replied, "I have. A teacher in the technology field at Chiba Academy."
Einstein asked, "Do you know about the Cocoon of Finality?"
Rvy's projection said, "Anything related to the Final Herrscher—do not ask."
Kallen asked, "Do you know how to reach other worlds?"
Rvy's projection turned toward Kallen. "I already said—do not ask about anything related to Finality. I do not know who sent you here, but I am under no obligation to answer your questions."
She did not know why those above had thrown these people her way.
If she chose to fight, she could kill them.
She refrained mainly to avoid unnecessary trouble.
These people were far too suspicious.
Su suddenly asked, "Lady Rvy, is Mobius your adopted daughter?"
Rvy's projection replied, "Biological."
"?"
Su had only asked to ease the tension.
The answer was completely unexpected.
Theresa was shocked and blurted out instinctively, "But aren't you all girls?"
Rvy's projection said, "That is none of your concern. You are Theresa, correct? We have given you a special designation on our side."
"What special designation?"
Theresa asked, confused.
Rvy's projection replied, "Interacting with and speaking to Teri Teri results in IQ contamination and turns one into an idiot."
"Slander! That's slander!"
Theresa protested angrily.
Otto coughed lightly. "Ahem, Lady Rvy, my granddaughter may be a bit slow, but it's not as serious as you say."
"Grandpa, you—" Theresa puffed up her cheeks and glared at Otto.