Y/N, THE 14TH MEMBER OF THE FLAMECHASERS: An [Honkai Impact 3rd] Mini-Story

7. ELYSIAN REALM: MISS 'PINK' & 'RED' BEFORE THE SECOND TRIAL

The two made it to the Elysian Realm.
This time, Elysia is physically with her.
Just as she promised Mei she would.

Mei:  "..."

Elysia:  "I see what you mean by feeling strange now. Compared to the real world, this place seems... distorted?"
Elysia:  "Here, you can see the Elysian Realm is a data space constructed by 13 flows of consciousness which may even clash with one another."
Elysia:  "If reality is like a blank sheet of paper, then this place is like origami."
Elysia:  "Many consciousnesses were put together and you can see different reflections of the same thing."
Elysia:  "This place... this view is indeed puzzling."

Mei:  "You sure don't make appropriate analogies, do you? Ones that can help people understand."

Elysia:  "But I'm delicate as a flower, is that appropriate enough?"

Mei:  "..."

Elysia:  "From another perspective, it's also a good thing."
Elysia:  "The only choice people once had was to take a leap of faith."
Elysia:  "Now you get to see what happened to those who came before you, and use those to guide your own actions."
Elysia:  "You can see the forerunner's footsteps, correct? That's their significance of being there. You don't usually get a second chance in life."

Mei:  "...You never make appropriate analogies, it's a fact."

Elysia:  "Alright, don't worry, Mei."
Elysia:  "The Elysian Realm is as equal as a giant maze."
Elysia:  "But I'll always be here lighting up the path ahead for you."

Elysia says as she hands Mei that had something of significance behind it.
It acted as a pin, yet it was giving mysterious power beneath its whole mask.
And not only that, it was a symbol that symbolized as a flower, as if it described Elysia as a whole.

Mei:  "And what's this?"

Elysia:  "Have you ever been told that decisions made under pressure can show a person's true colors?"
Elysia:  "Throughout my life, I've made decisions after decisions."
Elysia:  "They're like milestones I've achieved throughout the journey of my life."
Elysia:  "These are my Signets, the engraving of my soul and testament to my existence."
Elysia:  "Following my trail is a good choice when you travel further into the realm. After all, I did witness the rise and the fall of my era."
Elysia:  "That being said, showing my true self to someone else does make me feel self-conscious."

Mei:  "You did say there were memories of thirteen MANTIS soldiers here. I can always leave yours alone and visit others."
Mei:  "That way you don't have to be embarrassed, right?"

Elysia:  "Is this how you comfort a girl? Just break her heart even more than it was?"

Mei:  "I was just stating facts."

Elysia:  "Like I said, to show the way to the successors, my partners also left their Signets here."
Elysia:  "To strictly speak, our paths have once crossed. But they lead us apart further and further after the crossing."
Elysia:  "Ah, better not bring sad memories up."
Elysia:  "I have high hopes for you. You're more of a voyager looking over a map than a traveler staring at the horizon."

Mei:  "You're not going to tell me more about the others?"

Elysia:  "Hmmm, I suppose it's better for you to see for yourself.
Elysia:  "Relax, they're all lovely people. It shouldn't be hard for you to get along with them, right?"

Mei:  "Now you don't sound like someone of a broken heart."

Elysia ends her answer with her usual smile.
Elysia:  "Because I realized my worry was I'll-founded. You'll come to understand later. There's no way you won't."

Elysia: "Now I don't want to hold you here, I'll be waiting for you. Bye now, and good luck."