[Elysia]: “Kevin, would you like some instant noodles?” After hearing Saku Hayashi mention that Kevin had not eaten proper food in many years, Elysia decided to send him something.
Even if this was not the Kevin she knew, he was still Kevin.
He would surely enjoy something like noodles.
[Kevin]: “Sure.” Instant noodles…
Kevin had never asked Gray Serpent to send him any.
It had been many years since he last ate them, so he felt somewhat nostalgic.
[Elysia]: “Get ready to receive them!
I just got these instant noodles from Pardo.” Kevin soon received several bowls of instant noodles from Elysia, but he fell silent upon examining them.
The containers certainly resembled instant-noodle bowls, but he had never seen this brand before.
What was with the bald man printed on the packaging?
[Saku Hayashi (Group Leader)]: “Elysia, have those instant noodles expired?” Elysia appeared to live in a world resembling the Golden Courtyard.
Therefore, it was entirely possible for the instant noodles she had sent Kevin to be expired.
That possibility became even greater when one considered that they had come from Pardo’s personal collection.
Their shelf life was extremely concerning.
Saku Hayashi remembered once passing an Instant Noodle Lake filled entirely with instant noodles.
Kevin would definitely love that place.
[Kevin]: “…” [Kevin]: “Although expired food wouldn’t upset my stomach, I still want to ask what today’s date is in your world.” Kevin might currently be in a weakened state, but something like food poisoning was almost incapable of affecting him.
He was essentially immune to anything except food cooked by MEI.
Even so, the thought of eating expired food still felt somewhat uncomfortable.
[Elysia]: “Let me check…” Elysia glanced at her phone and sent the date to Kevin.
After comparing the dates, Kevin sighed softly.
The instant noodles had expired more than half a year ago.
He could eat them, but he would rather not.
[Elysia]: “Ehehe, sorry!
I didn’t notice.
Pardo probably took these from Kevin a long time ago.” [Elysia]: “Wait there!
I’ll go and buy you some instant noodles that haven’t expired.” [Kevin]: “…” Kevin initially wanted to tell her that it was unnecessary.
However, if this woman was Elysia, then even if she was not the Elysia he knew, she certainly would not listen.
He could only let her go.
[Elysia]: “By the way, the Kevin I know talks much more than you.
He isn’t nearly as quiet.” [Kevin]: “That’s good.” Kevin genuinely envied him.
That was a version of himself who had never lost everything.
Kevin had seen resurrection items inside the chat group’s Store, but they required an enormous number of points.
Fortunately, patience and time were the two things Kevin possessed in abundance.
He could slowly accumulate points while continuing his battle against the Honkai.
[Saku Hayashi (Group Leader)]: “Kevin’s experiences shaped his current personality.
Honestly, what I want to ask is this: after everything you’ve suffered, how are you only this far gone?” [Kevin]: “Group Leader, what you mean to ask is why I haven’t simply decided to destroy the world, correct?” [Kevin]: “I carry everyone’s hopes and wishes upon my shoulders.” [Natsuki Minamiya]: “Heroism?
Becoming a savior?
It’s foolish, but the world needs people like that—and such people deserve respect.” [Rocks]: “Wahahaha!
I’ve never claimed to be some righteous man, but I greatly admire those who genuinely uphold justice.
They are worthy of respect.” [Kevin]: “I have no interest in becoming a savior.
If a world requires a savior, it means that world has already become a terrible place.” [Saku Hayashi (Group Leader)]: “There’s someone in the world of Honkai: Star Rail who looks remarkably similar to you.
His name is Khaslana, and he is also a savior.” [Saku Hayashi (Group Leader)]: “Phainon experienced more than thirty million cycles, repeatedly killing his own comrades.” [Saku Hayashi (Group Leader)]: “Although each Phainon was not literally the same person, every body eventually reached its limit.
The Phainon of each new cycle could only inherit the burden carried by his predecessor—Dark Phainon.” [Saku Hayashi (Group Leader)]: “The Coreflames burning within him, together with the weight and suffering of countless cycles’ memories, required extraordinary willpower to endure.
The longer it continued, the further he descended into madness, until nothing remained except his obsession.” [Saku Hayashi (Group Leader)]: “Just as you said, a world that requires a savior truly is a terrible place.” [Kevin]: “Khaslana…
Saving a world is never easy.” [Rocks]: “Over thirty million cycles?
Now that is a man of terrifying resolve.
I, Rocks, respect him.” In the pirate world, Rocks sat aboard the ship he had recently seized.
He raised a bowl of alcohol even larger than himself toward the sky, expressing his admiration.
Rocks had never encountered anyone with such unyielding determination.
“Rocks, what are you doing instead of drinking properly?” Newgate asked.
“Wahahahaha!
Nothing.
I simply learned something interesting,” Rocks replied.
He raised the enormous bowl and drained it in a single gulp, displaying his bold and uninhibited nature.
Newgate was speechless.
His captain truly behaved inexplicably sometimes.
Still, drinking was far more enjoyable than trying to understand him.
“Cheers!” [Saku Hayashi (Group Leader)]: “Kevin, have you seen a young girl in the Sea of Quanta?” [Kevin]: “There is indeed a girl.
Her Stigma possesses a rather unusual aura, so I’ve been observing her.” It was the Stigma of the Herrscher of Death.
Someone bearing such a Stigma was exceedingly rare, even in Kevin’s eyes.
He had a complicated history with the Herrscher of Death.
A moment of hesitation on his part had once allowed the Herrscher of Death to slaughter countless people.
[Saku Hayashi (Group Leader)]: “That girl’s name is Seele.
In the future, she will become a Herrscher born from the Sea of Quanta.” [Kevin]: “The Sea of Quanta can give birth to a Herrscher now…?” Kevin rubbed his chin thoughtfully.
If he brought Seele to meet the Elysia inside the Elysian Realm, she would probably be delighted.
[Saku Hayashi (Group Leader)]: “Kevin, you’re thinking about bringing a Herrscher to meet the Elysia in the Elysian Realm, aren’t you?
I think you should bring the Golden Courtyard’s Elysia with you first.
The Elysia in the Elysian Realm would definitely be happy to meet her.” Chat group members could use the group’s functions to visit one another’s worlds.
[Elysia]: “Meeting another version of myself?
I’m certainly interested!
Kevin, here are the new instant noodles I bought for you.
They haven’t expired this time~” Elysia sent the newly purchased instant noodles to Kevin.
As for whether Kevin had hot water nearby, that problem was easily solved.
Kevin could now control his body temperature, so he could prevent the noodles from freezing into a solid lump.
[Kevin]: “…Very well.
If you want to go, I can take you to the Elysian Realm later.” Kevin considered the matter.
Although the Elysia in the chat group was not a Herrscher, he was willing to bring her along if it would make the Elysian Realm’s Elysia happy.
[Saku Hayashi (Group Leader)]: “Mobius probably won’t be happy about it.” Poor little snake.
Dealing with one Elysia was already more than Mobius could handle.
If another Elysia appeared, she would undoubtedly suffer an unbearable headache.
The possibility of Mobius harming Elysia was practically nonexistent.
Mobius herself would never truly hurt Elysia, and the others would not stand aside if she attempted anything excessive.
[Kevin]: “…” A nostalgic expression appeared on Kevin’s face.
Although MOTH’s senior leadership had been terrible, the organization still held many precious memories for him.
He remembered the time everyone had spent together.
He also remembered that unforgettable birthday.
[Natsuki Minamiya]: “Group Leader, I find it impossible to believe what you told me about Kojou.
How could someone like him become the Fourth Primogenitor?” Lazy, carefree, and undisciplined…
Kojou Akatsuki appeared no different from an ordinary student.
[Saku Hayashi (Group Leader)]: “Perhaps it was fate’s choice.
Natsuki-chan, you could personally raise a Fourth Primogenitor and turn him into a capable subordinate who handles your work.” [Natsuki Minamiya]: “You make it sound so easy.
Anything involving a Primogenitor brings an enormous amount of trouble.” [Natsuki Minamiya]: “Also, stop calling me Natsuki-chan.
Just call me Natsuki.” Natsuki was speechless.
He needed to stop addressing her in such an overly cute manner.