Chat Group: Starting by Swapping Bodies with Elysia?

Undoubtedly, MEI, who highly resembled Mei, was an incredibly cute girl.

Elysia was also extremely attracted and planned to take action.

—This was also the revenge method Elysia learned from the Yae Publishing House novels.

Since you made Elysia suffer, she wouldn't be polite to the girls you, bad Jiang Qiao, picked up!

Anyway, that bad guy definitely used [Elysia] to pick them up! Then wouldn't it be perfectly fine for her, the real Elysia, to take over?

As for whether she could succeed, Elysia hadn't considered it at all.

Hmph, what a joke?

If bad Jiang Qiao's [Elysia] could do it, then for her, the real Elysia, taking over the girls bad Jiang Qiao picked up would be a piece of cake, right?

The real deal! Always better than a fake!

But—

How could this be?

She had thought she had gotten away with it, just waiting to subtly inquire about the girl's name and relationship, and then she could unleash Elysia's special moves to capture her.

Elysia had even fantasized about getting along harmoniously with MEI and the other girls Jiang Qiao had picked up.

Then, after they swapped back, that bad Jiang Qiao would talk to MEI and reveal his true identity, ultimately falling into the beautiful scene of—"You're not Elysia! Who are you?!"

At that time, bad Jiang Qiao would definitely be very embarrassed, even having to ask for help through the chat group—"Help me! The splendid, incredibly cute Miss Elysia!"

It was all my, bad Jiang Qiao's, fault before, please forgive me!

Such a scene.

Then, she could magnanimously say—"Really, I can't help it. Alright, your generous Miss Pink Fairy forgives you~"

Ah, what a meticulous, satisfying, and wonderful revenge plan!

Elysia, I'm truly a genius!

However, this beautiful fantasy seemed to have been shattered before it even began.

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

You don't have to pretend to be Elysia.

…Pretend to be Elysia.

These simple words echoed in Elysia's mind, striking her like a bolt of lightning, making her freeze in place.

She looked at MEI in disbelief, then looked down at herself.

Me? Pretend to be Elysia?

…Me?

I, I, I, I am Elysia!!!

Hey, look at me, I'm the real Elysia! It's that bad Jiang Qiao who's pretending to be me!

Look closely! This isn't an act, I'm the real, 100% pure, no additives, original Elysia!!!

I'll cry, I'll really cry!

"Although your acting is quite good, how should I put it… the purity is too low. It's fine to fool others, but there's no need to do this in front of me."

MEI didn't notice Elysia's strange behavior, as she wasn't looking back, but walking ahead.

—She didn't know how much psychological damage these casual words caused Elysia.

Acting is quite good? Pu-… purity is too low?

Standing there blankly, the pink-haired girl's azure eyes gradually lost their light.

"Hehe… hehe…"

Strange laughter came from the beautiful girl's mouth, as if something had broken.

Elysia: @Jiang Qiao @Jiang Qiao @Jiang Qiao, I miss you~ Come play with me?

Elysia: @Jiang Qiao @Jiang Qiao I know you can see this~ Good Jiang Qiao, I really miss you~

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Yunyun: I don't know why, but it seems a bit scary. Scared.jpg

But unfortunately—Jiang Qiao wasn't paying attention to the chat group at this moment.

"Are you sure this city will experience a Honkai eruption?"

Sitting not far from the white-haired girl, a blue-haired girl in a women's suit, with messy hair and dark circles under her eyes, spoke in a calm yet questioning and urgent tone.

—One of the leaders of the Anti-Entropy conservative faction, Lieserl Albert Einstein of the science duo, and also one of the founders of Anti-Entropy.

Her arrival wasn't surprising, given the many events that had occurred in Nagazora City.

An unknown Herrscher-level Honkai energy reaction, Cocolia's appearance, and the imprisonment of Raiden Ryoma, the head of Anti-Entropy's Far East branch. It should be said that with so many things happening, Anti-Entropy's intervention being almost the last was a dereliction of duty.

But there was nothing they could do.

Although the two doctors of the conservative faction also handled some political affairs, they were ultimately researchers and couldn't compare to Cocolia, the phantom of civil war. 

Moreover, after the Murata Ryusuke incident, Welt, the leader of Anti-Entropy, also disappeared… The most absurd thing was that the conservative faction actually lost track of their own Herrscher daddy, allowing that vixen Cocolia to call the shots within Anti-Entropy with just a single Schicksal defector.

…They deserved to be beaten like dogs by Otto and have half of their organization infiltrated by World Serpent.

Although their incompetence made Jiang Qiao speechless, it had to be said that for his purposes, the conservative faction of Anti-Entropy was at least a more useful helper than Schicksal or World Serpent.

—For example, regarding the current Nagazora City issue, it was necessary for them to intervene.

The two people from the conservative faction were both ideal humanists. Jiang Qiao wasn't worried about whether they would help save Nagazora City. Moreover, this city had been ravaged by Anti-Entropy's internal strife, so they had to take action no matter what.

Although Schicksal could also do it, their power was mainly concentrated in Europe.

And Anti-Entropy's sphere of influence was North America… The relationship between North America and the Far East… well, let's just say those who knew, knew.

"As a Herrscher, if your Leader was here, perhaps he could also sense something."

Facing Einstein's question, [Kiana] casually played with a miniature spear of Void energy as if it were a toy.

Of course, this action undoubtedly made Einstein's brow twitch.

Although she learned from Siegfried that the girl in front of her was a Herrscher on humanity's side, like Joachim, as someone who experienced the Second Eruption, seeing the signature weapon of the Herrscher of the Void, she was experiencing some PTSD.

But more than that, the girl's words clearly made Einstein even more embarrassed.

After all, their Leader… sigh, she couldn't even bring herself to say it.

Although she could understand Joachim's desire to live a quiet life for a while after experiencing so much, she and Tesla were under immense pressure without their Leader.

"The Cocolia incident was indeed Anti-Entropy's negligence. On behalf of Anti-Entropy, I thank you for your help… Tesla and I will properly handle this city's matters."

When she said this, Einstein had a splitting headache.

She didn't expect that vixen Cocolia to almost do such an outrageous thing behind their backs.

If it had actually succeeded…

There were three eruptions in total. The First Eruption was caused by Tesla's research.

The Second was Schicksal's fault, and this third time, Cocolia…

"However, regarding the Fourth Divine Key… I need to know your purpose."

Through Siegfried, Einstein knew that the white-haired girl in front of her wanted the key to the Fourth Divine Key.

Logically speaking, since she stopped Cocolia's plot and helped Anti-Entropy avoid such a huge crime, especially as a Herrscher on humanity's side, she should trust her.

But the Fourth Divine Key was a very special existence. If used improperly, it could turn from a tool to restore the world into a devastating weapon of mass destruction. With Einstein's cautiousness, she had to consider this possibility.

The white-haired girl rested her chin on her hand and sighed:

"Knowing my purpose won't benefit you. You just need to know one thing—due to the necessity of the Fourth Divine Key for my purpose, I don't mind standing against Anti-Entropy for it, Dr. Einstein."

Saving the world 50,000 years ago, such a claim was difficult to believe.

Especially for a researcher like Einstein.

She was more likely to be skeptical.

But—

That clearly had nothing to do with Jiang Qiao.

Because he would definitely do it.

—This might sound like a threat, but it was actually just stating a fact that would happen.

Einstein was silent for a moment, then nodded:

"…I understand. I'll have Tesla bring you the key to the Fourth Divine Key later."

A wise choice.

The Fourth Divine Key wasn't particularly necessary for Anti-Entropy, as its essence was an environmental restoration device.

They only kept it in their possession just in case and to prevent that Overseer from using it to harm people.

If they had to clash with a Herrscher on humanity's side because of this thing, regardless of the outcome, it wouldn't be beneficial to humanity.

In that case, it was better to use it to gain the friendship of a Herrscher on humanity's side.

In recent years, under Schicksal's suppression, Anti-Entropy's situation had become increasingly difficult. With their Sovereign gone, if they could gain the help of another Herrscher, she and Tesla could relax a bit.

Thinking of this, Einstein extended an invitation:

"Miss Kiana, would you consider joining Anti-Entropy?"

Hearing this invitation, the girl glanced at her.

"Are you serious?"

"Forget it, I'm afraid that Schicksal Overseer will flip the table if he gets angry."

Joining Anti-Entropy did have some benefits, at least in terms of settling Kiana, Mei, and the others, there wouldn't be any problems.

But the problem was Kiana, that is, this body [K423], was Otto's key focus.

If she went to Anti-Entropy, he couldn't guarantee that the old geezer wouldn't go crazy.

Although he wasn't afraid of him, that guy was still the Bishop of Schicksal.

Overly stimulating him, if Schicksal and Anti-Entropy clashed head-on, it wouldn't be beneficial for fighting the Honkai.

The girl's words echoed in Einstein's ears:

"Hmm—seeing as you seem to be struggling, I'll share some information with you."

"I heard that there's a history teacher named Welt Yang at St. Freya High School."

—Strange, did something just turn red?