I, Ellie, Will Never Give Up!

Like a child who had discovered a fascinating toy, Elysian Realm Ellie's eyes sparkled with a peculiar glint as she stared at 'Jiang Qiao'.

Of course, this look made Elysia's fists clench, though she still had to maintain a forced smile as she followed behind 'bad [Jiang Qiao]'.

They arrived at the outer area of the Elysian Realm – the Flame-Chaser's resting area, which was also where Elysia initially appeared.

This was the usual meeting place for the Flame-Chaser Council during the Previous Era, but currently, it seemed deserted – Miss Dodo and Miss Electric Dragon had been 'abandoned' by the fickle Elysian Realm Ellie and left with Sakura.

Sakura didn't mind this, as she was the most easygoing Flame-Chaser in the Elysian Realm, and therefore, her [Setsuna] Signets were the most 'popular' product offered by the Elysian Realm.

For past visitors, the difficulty of obtaining [Setsuna] Signets was second only to the practically free [Reverie].

— This scene in the Flame-Chaser's resting area was a rare sight.

Elysia and Eden weren't unusual, as they were the type who often visited the domains of other Flame-Chasers and often gathered together.

But as for Aponia—as mentioned before, her activity range was usually limited to the 'Deepest Depths'. Even when Elysian Realm Ellie felt like having a 'girl's night out' with Eden and Aponia, it almost always took place in Aponia's 'cage'.

Although it wasn't a big deal, a cheerful gathering between close friends held behind 'bars'… well, it did somewhat dampen the mood.

Of course, today's gathering was different.

Previously, it was just a party between Elysian Realm Ellie, Eden, and Aponia, the Elysian Realm trio. Now, a fourth person had joined.

— Gathering with beautiful girls should have been a joyous occasion, and the 'fat lady', whose 'inner self' was a beautiful girl, theoretically wouldn't be stage-frightened. But for some reason, she felt restless.

It was like a little white rabbit sitting with three big bad wolves – it's an illusion, this must be an illusion!

The 'fat lady' subconsciously patted her cheeks, trying to dispel this thought.

I, Ellie, am the big bad wolf!

However—

"Aponia" "My dear Eden"

Intimate nicknames and an affectionate atmosphere filled the air. The 'bad [Jiang Qiao]' in the 'fat lady's' eyes was acting like they were the best of friends, which almost broke her facade.

What the hell?

Aponia? My dear Eden?

Such intimate nicknames… What are you trying to do, bad [Jiang Qiao]! The big-chested nun and the super rich lady are mine! Mine!

— Elysian Realm Ellie, who was just interacting with her close friends as usual, keenly sensed the resentment and anger in her original self's eyes when she acted intimately with Eden and Aponia. Even with deliberate attempts to hide it, the slightly puffed cheeks, like a pufferfish, looked incredibly cute.

Finding this quite amusing, the fairy became even more enthusiastic, displaying further 'intimacy' with her 'besties', emphasizing their close bond.

Although Aponia and Eden found it somewhat amusing and helpless, they didn't mind and even cooperated to some extent.

Needless to say, seeing that 'arrogant' display of affection, with 'bad [Jiang Qiao]' measuring their sizes and putting an arm around each of them, Elysia was stunned. Then, her rage meter instantly filled to the max.

On purpose! She's definitely doing this on purpose! That bad [Jiang Qiao] is deliberately trying to provoke me!

Using my body to flirt with the beautiful women I like, acting so intimate right in front of me…

Alright, I get it, I get it now!

This place called the Elysian Realm is actually a trap, isn't it!

*That bad [Jiang Qiao] actually knew the big-chested nun and the super rich lady beforehand, using the excuse of 'training Kiana and the others' to lure me in… And you said there were beautiful girls in the Elysian Realm, so this was your ulterior motive, bad [Jiang Qiao]!

How outrageous! Using my body to flirt with girls without my knowledge, and even tricking me into coming here to be… humiliated – a fairy can be killed, but not humiliated!

When a 'fat lady' was enraged to the extreme, she would—

"Excuse me, I need to use the restroom."

Escape via bathroom break, activate!

The humiliated 'fat lady', unable to bear the shame, forced a smile and slipped away.

Although in the mental realm, physiological needs seemed absurd, the 'fat lady' declared – My phantom bladder can't hold it anymore, so what?

Watching Elysia flee, Elysian Realm Ellie blinked, then released the two close friends she was hugging, covering her mouth and chuckling.

"Pfft… Eden, Aponia, did you see her reaction… She… hahaha."

Really, even Elysian Realm Ellie herself didn't expect – that her original self would be this amusing.

There had been similar attempts before. When the Elysian Realm project was initially completed, the real Elysia, out of curiosity, wanted to tease her. Of course, Elysian Realm Ellie had tried the same.

Unfortunately, at that time, her original self was just as cunning a fairy as she was, leaving no room for teasing – compared to teasing herself, teasing the other Flame-Chasers seemed more interesting.

But as for this current 'original self'… Elysian Realm Ellie, who could see the subtle expressions hidden in her eyes, although she didn't understand what she was thinking, found her truly amusing.

It was even more interesting than teasing Dr. Mobius.

"This Elysia is indeed very interesting."

Aponia said with a smile.

Come on, she called me 'Big Sis Aponia'!

Although slightly different, such an intimate nickname reminded her of the children from the Twilight Street sanatorium.

And being addressed like this by Elysia also brought a different kind of joy to her heart.

"Mm."

Eden remained the same, smiling, unchanging.

For her, there was no difference.

Whether it was the somewhat naive, seemingly silly Elysia, or the Elysia beside her now, she liked them both very much.

— As long as it was Elysia, it was interesting!

Of course, if possible, she would prefer both 'Elysias' to be by her side.

As Elysia's biggest fan, the wealthy lady's attitude towards Elysia's existence was 'the more, the merrier' and 'all are welcome'.

A memory Elysia, a living Elysia, ah~ Is this heaven?

While the Elysian Realm trio continued chatting and laughing, the furious Ellie had slipped into the inner area of the Elysian Realm to cool off.

Although being accompanied by beautiful girls was wonderful, if she had to continue watching the intimate interactions between bad [Jiang Qiao], the big-chested nun, and the super rich lady…

"Damn you, bad [Jiang Qiao]!"

Walking through the public area of the Elysian Realm, recalling the previous scenes, Elysia gritted her teeth, her cheeks puffed up, looking like she wanted to bite someone.

As the saying goes – enduring for a moment… makes me even angrier!

This is unbearable, a fairy cannot endure this!

That bad guy tricked me into coming here and humiliated me right in front of my face, do I still have to tolerate him?

Thinking that perhaps even now, that bad [Jiang Qiao] was using her body to cuddle with those two super beauties, her blood pressure soared, and the 'fat lady', unable to bear it, began venting her anger through the inconspicuous chat group:

Elysia: B-A-D—[Jiang Qiao]!

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To be honest, the situation between these two had become a spectacle for the chat group members, and they could often see Elysia's impotent rage.

It was… quite entertaining.

Jiang Qiao: ?

The pink-haired girl, who was chatting with Aponia and teasing Pardo, was confused by the sudden outburst of the 'fat lady'.

However, she didn't know – what kind of mood Elysia would be in after seeing this question mark.

Like dry wood meeting a raging fire, 'Furious Ellie' exploded.

"Bad [Jiang Qiao], you're still playing dumb with me?!"

There was no reply, only the gritting of teeth. Elysia's fists clenched.

Humiliating her in person, and then pretending nothing happened behind her back.

*Good job, good job, bad [Jiang Qiao]!

The 'fat lady' now regretted not seizing the opportunity to take revenge on this bad guy when she was with bad [Jiang Qiao] before.

Her kindness was met with this bad guy's increasing audacity.

I, Ellie, have reached my limit!

Just you wait, I'm going to explode on you!

I'm going to reveal your sinister intentions and methods to Eden and Aponia!

Elysia, cheeks puffed up, immediately planned to return, but stopped after a few steps.

No!

I can't!

If she went back like this, wouldn't it be like admitting defeat to bad [Jiang Qiao]?

That bad guy was just trying to provoke her, how could she fall for it!

I, Ellie, will never give up!

A stubborn glint flashed in the 'girl's' eyes as she stopped in her tracks, her mind suddenly clearing.

A mischievous smile appeared on her lips.

You like humiliating me, right? You like tricking me into coming here to be humiliated, right?

Alright, since you like playing this game – then I, Ellie, will continue playing with you!

Even if bad [Jiang Qiao] had already met Eden and Aponia beforehand, hadn't she heard that 'a newcomer is better than a childhood friend'?! Elysia, confident in her own abilities, was fully confident in catching up.

As long as she boosted Eden and Aponia's friendship levels higher than bad [Jiang Qiao], then that bad guy could only watch as she used his body to embrace them!

I, Ellie, will use the same method that bad guy used to bully me, returning every single humiliation one by one! I won't forgive him even if he apologizes!

Thinking of that future, an unnatural blush appeared on the 'fat lady's' face.

The anger in her heart subsided, replaced by renewed confidence – a vengeful fairy is indomitable!

Elysia, regaining her spirit, looked at the unfamiliar surroundings and suddenly felt confused.

Because she was too angry, she hadn't paid attention and just walked with her head down… Where am I?

She couldn't recognize her surroundings at all, only seeing green, somewhat gloomy colors.

Although she wasn't the timid type, this ominous-looking place, perfect for a horror movie, still made Elysia a little nervous.

But she didn't back down and just kept walking – eventually reaching a strange, huge building that looked like a laboratory.

"Hehe~"

A sweet, yet unlike Elysia's, somewhat manipulative, alluring, and dangerous laughter suddenly rang out, startling the cautious 'fat lady'.

Then, she saw the owner of the voice – a green-haired girl in a long white dress that crisscrossed like a snake's belly, riding a futuristic mobility device that obscured her lower body.

Her delicate face, youthful yet with a hint of incongruity, wore a playful expression, her serpentine, green-to-pink gradient eyes assessing her like an interesting lab rat.

Seeing this girl, Elysia's eyes instantly lit up – So cute!

And this girl looked like a miniature version of Dr. Mobius!

There were such beautiful girls in the Elysian Realm?

The 'fat lady' instantly became excited.

She seemed to have smelled a way to further retaliate against bad [Jiang Qiao].

Although bad [Jiang Qiao] seemed to have a good relationship with Aponia and Eden, it was impossible for him to have a good relationship with all the beautiful girls in the Elysian Realm, right?

In that case, besides Aponia and Eden, who were close to bad [Jiang Qiao], she could target other beautiful girls who might exist in the Elysian Realm!

Hmph, doesn't bad [Jiang Qiao] like having girls on both arms?

Then I'll have Eden on my left, Aponia on my right, and another beautiful girl leaning on each leg – I, Ellie, will have two more than bad [Jiang Qiao]! Making that bad guy watch as I get close to the beautiful girls… No, just making him watch is too easy on him! I, Ellie, will make that bad guy a human footstool! Humiliate bad [Jiang Qiao] thoroughly!

Mobius, unaware of the 'fat lady's' fantasies, examined the 'young man' before her with appraising eyes, her gaze filled with amusement and a hint of disdain… This visible 'purity', as expected of that annoying woman's original self. It brought back distant memories for the snake.

Of course, besides that, there was also complexity and curiosity.

As Mobius's memory body, she had personally contributed to 'seeing off' her original self. Therefore, Mobius was the most conflicted among all the Flame-Chasers in the Elysian Realm regarding the relationship between memory body and original self.

Of course, she didn't have any particular feelings towards Elysia – an annoying woman was an annoying woman, whether it was the original self or the memory body, there was no difference.

They were all so annoying, and having one more would only make it more annoying.

But it didn't matter, being annoyed by one was the same as being annoyed by two… She was used to it.

Mm, used to it, so it's fine.

— Absolutely, she was definitely not happy about this annoying person's appearance.

As for curiosity, that went without saying. All the Flame-Chasers in the Elysian Realm who had sensed 'Jiang Qiao's' true nature couldn't possibly not care about this resurrected old friend.

"Hmm~ Hello, I'm Jiang Qiao."

Looking at Elysia, who introduced herself with sparkling eyes, Mobius found it amusing – that annoying woman and Eden had already informed her about the 'game' through Aponia, so the snake knew that this Elysia before her didn't seem to have a complete understanding of them, the Flame-Chasers.

…A game? I have no interest in such boring things.

Recalling the rules of the game – 'don't expose Elysia's identity', 'play along with Elysia's first meeting' – Mobius scoffed inwardly.

She was quite busy, with a pile of experiments to handle. Besides, why should she play house with this annoying woman?

Thinking this, the sneering snake lady planned to end this boring game –

"Hello, Big Brother~ I'm… Mobius~"

A sweet voice, matching her youthful appearance, came out – this was something she learned from that annoying woman. Mm… Although Elysia was annoying, this style was quite useful.

Many past visitors had fallen prey to this Mobius.

As for the 'fat lady'.

Upon hearing the sweet voice calling her "Big Brother", Elysia was initially elated, thinking it was a cute girl like herself. But when she heard the name 'Mobius', she blinked, looking at the girl before her, somewhat confused.

…It must be a coincidence, they have the same name.

Comparing this Mobius to the Dr. Mobius in her memory, Elysia found a reasonable explanation in her mind.

The Mobius she knew was a broad-chested, older, somewhat menopausal, older 'girl'. Although the one before her looked very similar, she was undoubtedly a young girl.

It was impossible for Dr. Mobius to have undergone reverse aging, right?

Besides, how could Dr. Mobius use such a girlish way of speaking? She didn't seem to recognize her either.

— As for the possibility of parallel worlds… uh… what are parallel worlds?

Although the 'fat lady' could indeed understand the concept of 'other worlds', after all, there were such things in storybooks, and she even had a 'chat group' that could connect people from different worlds, regarding the theory of parallel worlds, although it wasn't obscure knowledge, Elysia had only heard the term from others and hadn't paid much attention to it.

Not noticing anything amiss, although the 'fat lady' felt that this 'Mobius' was a little strange, recalling bad [Jiang Qiao], eager to carry out her revenge plan and humiliate that bad guy, Elysia subconsciously put it aside.

She excitedly started chatting with Mobius.

And the more they chatted… the more Elysia's eyes lit up.

This beautiful girl with the same name as Dr. Mobius was practically her soulmate.

Her words and actions… It just clicked!

And Mobius was, of course, also happy – although chatting with this annoying woman about 'girly' topics made her blood pressure rise, she could tolerate it for the sake of using this opportunity to extract information from Elysia.

Unlike Elysian Realm Ellie and the others, even though the Elysian Realm's Elysia was a 50,000-year-old ultimate fairy, due to personality differences, there was still a significant gap in their intelligence.

Elysian Realm Ellie could only rely on her understanding of herself to chat, while Mobius… within just a few hours, she had practically figured out everything about this foolish woman.

For this, Mobius had to thank that annoying woman – if it weren't for her constantly bothering her, she might not have been able to handle this idiot Ellie so easily.

Of course – Miss Snake also paid a price.

For example, the vein mark that kept appearing on her forehead, and… this pink dress that made Mobius's blood pressure skyrocket.

That annoying woman must have put this on her while she wasn't paying attention!

And this idiot beside her… As expected of that annoying woman. Although she had obtained a lot of the information she wanted, the smile on her face was becoming strained. Mobius, who had to force herself to maintain this 'sweet snake' facade, felt her fists clench.

— No matter how much she disguised herself, no matter how much of a head start she had, the pink fairy's natural advantage over the green snake still seemed to exist, even if this was the early, foolish Ellie and the late, scheming snake.

While Mobius was figuring out her secrets, the 'fat lady' also figured out 'Mobius's' true nature due to this clear advantage.

This beautiful girl named Mobius, who looked like Dr. Mobius, wasn't her personality exactly the same as the lovable Dr. Mobius~ That sweet exterior was just a facade! And what was hidden beneath was the same dishonesty that Elysia found so fascinating.

Clearly having one thought in mind, yet forced to put on a smile for some reason… Hmm, there are indeed very cute girls in this Elysian Realm.

Adjusting Mobius's dress, Elysia smiled excitedly, certain that she had boosted Little Mobius's friendship level.

In that case, as long as she continued her efforts, the day she could humiliate bad [Jiang Qiao] would soon arrive!

"Here, Mobius~ Let's try this one~"

Looking at the other dress she had pulled out from a corner, Mobius's sweet little face gradually stiffened.

Although she still had to maintain a smile,

But—

A silent roar echoed throughout the Elysian Realm:

E-L-Y-S-I-A—!!!!!