At this moment, countless memories came flooding in, surging into Mei's mind.
Memories rose and fell like waves.
Countless fragments appeared on the television, falling into the eyes of audiences across the nation.
The entirety of a person's life—it is such a fragmented, complex, yet profoundly long thing.
"..."
Mei fell silent for a moment, then chuckled ruefully: "...All noisy, chaotic memories!"
"Upon careful recollection, so many things really happened!"
"Although Elysia has always claimed she never changed, stringing such a long span of time together."
"One can indeed see her journey from immaturity~ to maturity."
Fairy Ellie nodded in agreement: "She's become more and more proficient in certain aspects!"
At this moment, Mei in the Elysian Realm seemed to embody the audience's- spokesperson, sighing:
"One encounter after another became turning points in life, dividing her existence into segment after segment."
"The her in everyone's eyes is not entirely the same, yet seems no different."
"She's always smiling, like a joyful fairy, never having a moment of sadness."
"It's the same in the Realm; just seeing such a her...brings joy and relief."
The national audience in front of their televisions, upon seeing and hearing these words, agreed wholeheartedly.
"Elysia, my Elysia, Mei, you must find her and bring her back!"
"Wuwu, just earlier I thought she was a bad woman, now not seeing her makes me feel like ants are crawling all over my body."
"Elysia, this world really has such a flawless, perfect existence..."
"..."
On the television.
Fairy Ellie replied: "Because a person's essence doesn't change!"
"Elysia's feelings for everyone are certainly not fake, right?"
"Even if no one knew she was a Herrscher, even in that rational era where Herrschers were destined to become humanity's enemies..."
"She would surely be special, right?"
"So, her ending must also be happy and warm...right?"
"..."
Mei glanced at Fairy Ellie and said: "...Speaking of which, that previous memory segment seems to be missing the most important person."
"I think, in the memories she left behind, we might find the answer to this question."
"Come on, Eden..."
Hearing Eden's name, some viewers suddenly realized why it felt like something was missing earlier.
Turns out the biggest Elysia fan in the Realm hadn't appeared yet!
Back when Eden actively sacrificed herself to complete Elysia, she was already the ultimate Elysia fan in the viewers' eyes.
Even Eden's own die-hard fans didn't deny this.
...
In the Realm.
Memories surged before Mei once more, accompanied by Eden's elegant, soothing voice.
"So...this is your childhood, Ellie?"
Elysia nodded vigorously: "Yeah, even if I forget, you'll remember for me."
"Right, my dear Eden?"
Eden replied without hesitation: "Of course. You know, how could I forget anything about you?"
"But Ellie, did you really not add too many embellishments to it?"
"Compared to a memoir, this feels more like a fairy tale!"
Elysia didn't deny it: "Haha, Elysia's story has to be a fairy tale, of course!"
Seeing Elysia so candidly admit it, everyone at Fire Moth Interstellar Entertainment Company couldn't help but show auntie smiles.
Because this is Elysia, this is precisely Elysia.
But the next moment, Elysia on the television gazed at the night sky with regret:
"Ah, I really hope this starry sky can shine forever."
"Unfortunately, the night is about to end soon."
Hearing this, Eden fell silent too.
"..."
"Ellie, are you...going to say goodbye to us?"
Eden asked sadly.
"..."
After a moment of silence, Elysia smiled radiantly: "Nothing can be hidden from you, my dear Eden."
"I think so."
"Dr. MEI, she wasn't wrong...at least not about the most important point."
"Maybe..."
"I..."
"..."
The usually lively, cute, slightly mischievous pink fairy girl of the past.
Now was so afraid that she couldn't even speak coherently, tugging at the viewers' hearts as well.
But Elysia finally mustered her courage: "Maybe, I really am a Herrscher..."
"I knew this day would come sooner or later, so it's fine."
"What to do next, I've thought about it long ago."
In the previous life's game, this plot segment didn't have specific characters.
But since Hessian was filming it as a TV drama, he naturally waved his hand and had Elysia and Eden act out an opponent scene.
Looking at the pink-haired, flawless girl on the screen who was clearly very scared, on the verge of tears.
Yet pretending to be strong with a smile.
Not to mention the national audience in front of the television—even Kiana and the others at the company had started shedding tears.
The plot on the television continued.
Gazing at the pretending-to-be-strong Elysia, Eden smiled: "I see."
Beyond that, she said nothing more.
The two fell silent for a moment, then after a while, Elysia anxiously said: "Eden, I'm sorry."
Eden shook her head, still smiling: "It's okay, Ellie."
"I understand how deeply you love this world, how deeply you love the people in your heart."
"Precisely because of that, I can understand the choices you went through before making this decision."
"And under what helpless circumstances you had to choose this path."
"So, I will definitely accompany you to the end."
"As for the truth, it doesn't matter to me; leave it to be revealed when you wish."
Hearing Eden's comfort, Elysia gained some composure: "Thank you, Eden."
"I'm just...a bit scared."
"Me saying I'm scared...feels weird, right?"
"But I'm really worried."
"If Elysia's very existence is a lie, then everything we've been through together..."
"Those beautiful memories, promises, and vows...will they all vanish?"
Eden shook her head comfortingly: "No, Ellie. This uniqueness has never erased your brilliance."
"On the contrary, because of your flawlessness, it becomes even more beautiful."
"No matter what you've hidden, I'm willing to believe..."
"You're still my best friend Elysia, still the one who cherishes and protects the beauty of the world."
"That's enough, isn't it?"
As Elysia's best friend, Eden stood firmly behind her from beginning to end.
And it was this firmness that gave Elysia immense encouragement.
"...Yes, it's enough, Eden."
"That's enough."
With that, Elysia showed her usual smile: "After all, cute girls like us aren't really disliked by many, right?"
"Then...at that final banquet, let me hear your song once more, okay?"
...
The memories gradually faded, leaving real-world viewers exclaiming how much they loved it.
"I hereby declare: both Elysia and Eden are my wives!"
"Whoever the piss-yellow wakes up the one in front, don't give him even a tiny bit of sweetness!"
"Aah, Elysia is already so wonderful, paired with Eden—the tangerine ship is thriving!"
"But the more this is, the more it feels like the dog director is pink-cutting for pink fans, still cutting!"
"..."
Kalpas looked at the discussions in the fan group, glaring unkindly at Hessian.
But the plot on the television continued, forcing him to refocus on the screen.
The perspective returned to Mei.
After watching Eden's memories, when she came back to her senses, the crystal flower before her had turned into an invitation letter.
It landed perfectly in Mei's hand.
Fairy Ellie said at this time: "Finally, she knows the answer...right?"
"But what a sad answer..."
"..."
Mei seemed to notice something and asked: "Fairy Ellie, you?"
Fairy Ellie exclaimed in surprise: "Oh no, I've been found out!"
"I seem to have become a bit transparent?"
While Fairy Ellie was speaking, her body glitched like corrupted data.
Seeing Mei not responding, Fairy Ellie hurriedly explained: "Think about it, the me here was originally just a vessel for memories."
"Condensed from the Flame-Chasers' longing for Elysia."
"And now, that longing is transforming into your emotions."
"So, I'm gradually becoming part of you."
With that, Fairy Ellie smiled—like a ruthless dagger piercing the viewers' hearts.
The dog director wouldn't even spare such a cute Fairy Ellie!!
And on the television, Fairy Ellie continued explaining: "Don't mind it too much!"
"I won't disappear, because...I'll become me!"
"The me remembered by everyone, the me you're striving to find!"
"That's undoubtedly me too!"
"So, don't be sad, don't look back—finish watching my story properly, okay?"
Mei was silent for a moment, then nodded: "...Okay."
Fairy Ellie smiled: "Don't worry, until I completely disappear, I'll stay with you."
"After all, I knew long ago that cute humans are very afraid of loneliness."
Hearing this, Mei smiled too: "Just like you, right?"
"Haha, can't deny that."
Fairy Ellie scratched her head and changed the subject: "Then hurry and open the envelope in front of you!"
"After this, Elysia heads toward her ending—that final banquet."
"Look, she's already sent you an invitation!"
Mei obligingly looked at the invitation in her hand, and the scene on the television shifted accordingly.
...
Under the boundless night sky and stars.
The pink, flawless fairy lady stood alone, talking to herself:
"After that, I thought about it for a long time."
"I should indeed be a Herrscher; that's only natural."
"Otherwise, many things can't be explained."
"Although I held onto a tiny bit of hope before...after all, I'm different from other Herrschers."
"Not transformed from a human, but appearing out of thin air!"
"But now, I have to accept reality..."
Hearing this, the viewers felt a pang in their hearts, but they could only pray across the screen.
Pray that a certain dog director would cut a little lighter.
On the television, the pink-haired girl's monologue continued.
"But if so, what is my authority?"
"No one ever told me about it, nor made me do anything."
"Hmm, let me think—beyond being just a little more cute, a little wiser, a little more perfect."
"I'm fundamentally no different from ordinary people!"
"..."
At this point, Elysia turned her cheek toward the screen, revealing a stunning smile:
"So...this is the answer, right?"
"Having a human appearance, human qualities."
"Breathing like a human, living like a human."
"Sometimes joyful, sometimes sad, sometimes dejected, sometimes spirited."
"Reluctant to let go of yesterday, yet willing to...release the future."
"So my name should be Herrscher of Human, right?"
"Herrscher of Humanity, Herrscher of Humans."
"..."
"So now, I also have to do some...things that only humans would do."
...
The scene shifted again, to a warmly decorated girl's boudoir.
Elysia sat before the vanity, with a haphazard pile of cosmetics in front.
From the girl's troubled expression, it was clear she'd waged a fierce battle with these bottles and jars.
"Sigh, still feels not quite satisfactory."
Looking at herself in the mirror, Elysia pondered:
"Is the depth of the eyeshadow different on both sides?"
"Ah, the blush position seems a bit asymmetrical too!"
"Ara, should have had Vill-V teach me more about makeup; didn't expect it to be this hard."
"After all, I'm so beautiful, never needed makeup before."
A casual remark brought knowing smiles to the viewers in front of the screen.
"Sigh, let's try once more!"
"..."
"Ara, the lip line seems a bit crooked."
"..."
"Hmm, maybe shouldn't have used the highlighter?"
"..."
"Ah, the eyeliner smudged!"
"..."
Elysia kept trying; her occasional frustrated mistakes only made her charm shine brighter.
The national audience had never seen such a scene—daring to go barefaced makeup on television.
Yet even after painstakingly applying it, Elysia still looked so beautiful.
Barefaced or light makeup made no real difference!
The viewers already fans of Elysia completely fell at this moment.
One by one shouting "my wife."
Especially when Elysia finished her makeup and smiled gently at her mirror self.
It drove the real-world viewers wild, frantically typing in chat groups.
"How is she so beautiful? How can I sleep tonight!"
"If Elysia were my wife, I'd gladly shorten my life by twenty years!"
"The one in front isn't awake yet; piss-yellows, hurry and splash!"
"..."
In the television, Elysia shifted her gaze to the twelve invitation letters on the vanity.
Narration appeared at this time: twelve invitation letters—she still prepared SAKURA's share.
But in the end, Elysia still didn't send them out.
"After all...I told a huge lie."