Three days later.
Elysia faced Director Celia on the screen, cold sweat streaming down her face.
“Little Elysia,” Director Celia said, not angry at all, “Take care of yourself while you’re out there.
Aside from that, is there anything else?” My criminal record seems a bit extensive…
“That goes without saying.” Elysia kept a straight face; this was the struggle she had to endure for survival.
The Director looked at her gently.
“Mm, I believe in you, Little Elysia.” A sense of guilt washed over her.
Maybe I should just have myself ‘divinely severed’…
After finishing her statement, she walked out to find a crowd gathered at the entrance.
They were all her eccentric subordinates—some wearing chef uniforms, some seizing the chance to film videos, others holding wrenches, and some even handing out bread.
The moment they saw her come out, a roar of cheers erupted.
“Elysia is amazing.” “I knew I didn’t choose the wrong person to follow with Elysia.” “Who would’ve thought Elysia would be beautiful and kind-hearted, and also such a fierce fighter.” Surrounded by the noisy, bustling crowd, Elysia felt a warmth in her heart.
She raised her hand to signal for silence, then smiled brightly.
“Let’s head back~” Several days passed.
Vill-V would come to hang out with Elysia whenever she had the chance.
She even managed to secretly install a full stage setup on top of the Central Tower to perform an aerial magic show, and while she was at it, set off a pile of fireworks on the roof.
Currently, she was being chased by the Godfather’s men.
“Phew, thanks.
Otherwise, I would’ve had to leave the city since I had nowhere to stay,” Vill-V said, taking a sip of milk tea.
“How was my magic show?
Wasn’t it spectacular?” “It certainly was~ I’m sure Vill-V left a very deep impression on everyone in the city~” Elysia played along as her straight man.
The whole night had been lit up like broad daylight; it would be hard not to remember it.
But honestly speaking, it really was spectacular.
The title of Great Magician was well-deserved.
“Sigh, it’s just a shame the time was too short.
If I’d known, I would’ve prepared for a few more days.
Then I could’ve performed a magic show that everyone would remember for a lifetime,” Vill-V took another sip.
“With this, my goal in this city is complete, and I’ve made a friend in you.
It’s been a fruitful trip.” “I’m also very happy to be considered a friend by such a cute girl like Vill-V~” “Likewise.
Though, there’s something I don’t know if I should say,” Vill-V suddenly put on a mysterious expression.
“Elysia, you speak with a ‘~’ in front of me like a sunny, beautiful girl, but I heard you’re like a mother figure and a straight man to your subordinates.
I almost thought we were the same kind of person.” “Uh…” She was momentarily choked up.
She hadn’t even realized it until Vill-V pointed it out.
It was fine when she was in the small town, but it seemed she had gone out of character more than once while outside.
“Well, how should I put it?
After I left the small town, I realized this world is a bit different from what I imagined.” She used a tactful way of putting it.
The blunt way: It’s full of eccentrics.
“And then I discovered that, by comparison, my personality was just too fragile.
After all, reality can turn a model student young lady into a comedian,” Elysia closed her eyes, beginning to question life.
“From that moment on, I understood that some things just can’t be forced.” Vill-V looked at her with a look of deep understanding.
“To be honest, your luck is truly boundless,” Vill-V reminisced about her own past.
“You’ve been out for months and haven’t really encountered any bad people in the true sense.
I heard you mention your goal is to travel the world, right?
Well, be prepared.
Your journey ahead might not be as smooth.” “The reason it’s so peaceful here is because Falco used iron-fisted methods to suppress everything for years.
In my opinion, it’s a miracle.
Countless factions in the dark side have tried to get their hands on this place, but he’s blocked them all.
Many others have also sacrificed a lot.
Once you leave, you’ll have to face many things on your own.” “Of course, given your strength, just being a bit careful should be fine.
If you run into any trouble, you can always ask this Great Magician for help.” “Thanks, Vill-V~ Come to think of it, I’ve been here for a long time too, it’s time to set off.” The strings had been cut weeks ago; she had lingered here for quite some time.
Vill-V was a bit surprised.
“So soon?
What about the forces you’ve built here?
They don’t look like they can get by without you.” “They’ve long since found their own paths~” Elysia smiled slightly.
“They have proper jobs and normal lives now; they don’t need to be mixed up in gangs anymore.
That they’re still staying here is, to some extent, their way of thanking me.” Elysia looked downstairs.
The people below were spontaneously having a team-building basketball game, with a crowd cheering them on, and someone even acting as a commentator—it was incredibly lively.
Every now and then, someone would look up and wave at her, and Elysia would smile and wave back.
“Looking at it this way, my arrival really did change some things~” Elysia smiled happily.
“That’s true.” Vill-V also wore a faint smile.
“But after you leave, and after Falco and his group step down, everything might return to square one,” she sighed immediately.
“When the person is gone, the policies die too.
I’ve seen enough of that on the road.” “That’s true…” Elysia began to ponder.
Before her world tour was finished, she definitely couldn’t stay in one place for long, but given her nature, it was hard for her to just be a passerby.
So, she needed someone trustworthy, capable, and with a strong sense of morality to help her manage the forces she left behind on her travels.
Preferably a girl!
Elysia decided to unleash her world-shaking wisdom.
She looked across the table.
Vill-V looked up, met her gaze, and froze in place.
“Huh?” Elysia explained her brilliant plan to her.
“You mean, you want me to manage the mess you’re leaving behind?
And any other forces you stir up elsewhere in the future will also have to be managed by me?” “Mm-hmm~ Surely the genius Vill-V wouldn’t refuse this little request from Elysia, right~” Elysia shook Vill-V’s hand, her eyes sparkling.
“Isn’t this just getting something for nothing?
And how long have we known each other?
You might be at ease, but I’m not.” Vill-V expressed her refusal.
“Oh my~ Actually, I talked to the Godfather before.
He gave me a long-term investment, just a few tens of millions.
But I don’t think I can use that much, so I might as well entrust it all to one person to manage.
It’s a pity I haven’t been able to find anyone.
Plus, renovating those bases in the future will be a hassle.
If someone is willing to take over, they can renovate them however they like~” “But then again, I can tell you have ideals and pursuits, and you’re a great boss,” Vill-V immediately grasped Elysia’s hand back, her gaze as determined as someone joining the party.
“I want to improve so badly.” “Yay~ I knew Vill-V wouldn’t refuse a beautiful girl like me~” Elysia hugged her directly.
“Hey, don’t, don’t, don’t!
I sell my skills, not my body.” Vill-V instantly pulled away.
Was that half-step back really necessary…
Elysia was heartbroken.
Vill-V panicked slightly seeing Elysia looking like she was about to cry.
“Don’t cry!
How about this?
I’ll agree to one more request of yours, how about that?” “Great~ No going back on your word now~” Elysia immediately turned from sorrow to joy; there was no sign of tears at all.
I’ve been played…
“I’m doomed to fall into your hands for the rest of my life,” Vill-V chose to give up.
“Tell me, what do you want me to do?” “I want you to help me manufacture a material,” Elysia changed to a mysterious expression.
“It is called, Soulium.”