Chat Group: Starting by Swapping Bodies with Elysia?

Although the confinement room was filled with strange books, Elysia wasn't completely foolish.

During her confinement, she directly sought help from her chat group friends and obtained a pile of novels published by "Yae Publishing House" from Hu Tao.

Yes… novels from another world, very interesting!

Elysia lay on the bed, giggling from time to time.

Until—a click attracted her attention.

The person who entered the room had a face that was both unfamiliar and familiar to her—

"Mei?!"

Elysia subconsciously exclaimed upon seeing her face.

MEI raised an eyebrow, not showing any unusual expression.

Her name could indeed be called that.

But due to the customs of the Previous Era, almost no one called her that. Even if it wasn't MEI, it should be Mei.

And this Elysia…

Whether it was because her senses had become sharper after becoming a Herrscher, or simply a common skill among intelligent people, MEI, who had spent more time with [Elysia], could clearly sense the untainted, unintelligent feeling emanating from this Elysia.

Discovering this, MEI felt a headache.

No way? She had only been confined for a short time, and Elysia's intelligence had already been downgraded?

MEI shook her head, unwilling to believe this terrible possibility, attributing this feeling to an illusion.

She walked straight to the table in the confinement room, and Elysia, after a moment of surprise, also obediently left the bed and sat on the other side of the table.

Although at first glance she thought it was Mei who appeared before her, with her keen discernment, she still noticed the difference between MEI and Mei.

…Perhaps a high-end version and a low-end version?

Completely unaware of MEI's situation, Elysia could only resort to the same coping mechanism—just smile.

No matter what you ask, Elysia will say she doesn't know!

Seemingly seeing through Elysia's simple thoughts, MEI looked at her with an expression of disbelief.

This look instantly made Elysia panic.

Wh-what's going on, why isn't this trick working?!

Oh no, this girl who looked like Mei seemed to be as smart as Mobius, but even more difficult to deal with!

As Elysia was sweating profusely, MEI suddenly said:

"Are you… really Elysia?"

—This was different from Mobius's situation.

It was fine for her to play dumb with Mobius.

But what was she pretending to be in front of her accomplice?

Her act was full of holes!

"Eh… o-of course I'm Elysia!"

Although Elysia panicked at first, her tone became incredibly certain afterward.

What a joke, she was the real Elysia! How could she doubt such a question?

Wait—

Why was she looking at her like that?

Instantly sensing the questioning gaze, Elysia felt a bit hurt and puffed out her cheeks.

I really am Elysia! I really am!

"Could there be a second Elysia in this world? A beautiful girl as charming as me is one of a kind!"

"..."

MEI fell into a brief silence.

The flavor was indeed right.

But…

Stare.

After observing Elysia, who was forcing a smile and pretending to be calm, MEI sighed.

Forget it, business matters.

Thinking this, she spoke first:

"The higher-ups' investigation of Vill-V and me has concluded. Because Vill-V covered her tracks very well, and the eruption did happen, there won't be any problems."

Because there was no concrete evidence, and they didn't even know the specific situation in Nagazora City, the Fire Moth higher-ups couldn't punish Vill-V and MEI.

In this process, they could even be said to have made a contribution… but because of their close relationship with Elysia, the higher-ups didn't want her influence to grow further, so they chose to give them a small promotion to appease them.

Elysia maintained her smile.

But her mind was filled with question marks.

Who was Vill-V? She had never heard of this name!

But judging from the name, she seemed to be a cute girl…

It must be a girl that bad Jiang Qiao picked up while using her body!

Damn it!

Thinking of this, Elysia's cheeks puffed up again.

Actually using her body to pick up other pretty girls! How outrageous!

Bad Jiang Qiao! Bad guy! Let me at him, let me at him!

And this pretty girl who looked like Mei also seemed to be quite familiar with her… She must have been picked up by that bad Jiang Qiao too?!

Picking up other cute girls, and then making Elysia stay in confinement…

At this moment, Elysia imagined a pink little devil Elysia in tight leather clothing, baring her fangs, with devil horns and a whip… cough, trident.

"Regarding your punishment, although it's strange why Dr. Mobius suggested extending your sentence, after my reasoned argument and the appeals of the grassroots Fire Moth warriors, your sentence can be ended early."

"…What did you do?"

MEI's expression was a bit strange.

Among the Fire Moth higher-ups, Mobius was the one who supported Elysia the most.

Even when the higher-ups unanimously issued the confinement order, Mobius was the only one who opposed it.

But after the meeting, she became the one who requested an extension of the sentence.

Even MEI, who wasn't a gossipy person, was quite curious about what happened.

"Ahaha… how could I do anything to Dr. Mobius?"

Elysia, being asked this question, felt very guilty and just laughed awkwardly in response to the curious gaze.

What a joke, how could she admit that it was because of her poor massage skills that led to this result?!

Even Mother Celia praised her skills! Elysia refused to admit defeat!

However—

Her sentence was over?

Elysia focused on this question, a happy expression instantly appearing on her face.

Elysia, I… am finally getting out of jail!

Although the Yae Publishing House novels Hu Tao sent were very interesting, with her personality, she wasn't the type to stay in one place peacefully!

Thank you everyone at Fire Moth! And…

Elysia smiled at MEI.

It seemed that this girl who looked like Mei also played a part in her release.

Hmph! Bad Jiang Qiao actually made her stay in confinement while he went to sleep with Mei. Then Elysia wouldn't be polite to this girl who looked like Mei that he picked up!

"Forget it, we can talk about other things outside later."

"Also—"

"Although I don't know who you are, you don't have to pretend to be Elysia in front of me."

—At this moment, Elysia's smile froze.