Klein, you came at the right time.

In Elysia's mind, staying true to your heart was the only way to achieve your goals. Today's little experiment had left her amused.

Mobius, the serious scientist, looking all flustered... it was a debt that had to be repaid! Besides, how often did she get to see Mobius dressed like this?

"You look adorable! Don't be shy, Mobius, try this one on next!" Elysia encouraged.

"Oh, as expected of Mobius, everything looks amazing on you!" Elysia beamed at Mobius, who was reluctantly complying with the dress-up game. Two more outfits remained, waiting to be tried on.

Honestly, she had put a lot of preparation into this.

A little thanks to Luo Mo was in order – his help made this wish come true. And of course, she was eternally grateful to the person who provided the clothes.

"Elysia, seriously, how many of these things do you want me to try on? And please, for the love of science, put that camera away!" Mobius was starting to panic.

One hand clutched at the ridiculous frilly skirt she was expected to wear – the kind of thing she vowed to avoid at all costs.

Her other hand desperately tried to block Elysia from snapping more photos, She couldn't let those images get out and ruin her reputation!

Elysia, of course, just smiled sweetly in response. She'd already snapped a few good ones and sent them to Luo Mo.

"How about this one next?" Without waiting for Mobius to protest, Elysia eagerly pulled another item out of the pink wardrobe. She licked her lips in anticipation, eyes sparkling. There was no way she'd let Mobius off easy – this was too good an opportunity to miss!

Apparently, this outfit was super exclusive, some kind of unreleased design circulated only among the higher-ups(Luo Mo).

And it's just the right size for Mobius.

The pink magical girl dress was adorned with playful golden crosses. White gloves peeked out from ruffled pink wristbands, and a cute kettle-shaped prop hung at the waist.

The pink and white gradient of the ear headdress reminded Elysia of another Flame-Chaser, Sakura, but this one had a distinctly sweeter vibe.

Luo Mo had been frustratingly vague about the costume's name when Elysia asked. All he would say was that it was a special design, perfectly tailored to his specifications. Judging from the size alone, if this style of Valkyrie outfit ever went into production, it was clearly made for his (Luo Mo: My!!) dearest Luna.

"This... no! Absolutely not! It's far too embarrassing!" Mobius's eyes widened in horror.

Elysia had a seemingly endless supply of pink dresses, and while the exposure levels were technically acceptable, there was just no way.

Mobius hated pink – always had! Even if Klein begged her, she still wouldn't wear something like this. In fact, from now on, she hated the color pink even more!

Damn it, this wasn't part of the plan! Mobius gritted her teeth in frustration. She'd thought this would be a repeat of their last encounter – a bit of cuddling and then sleep.

Honestly, she wouldn't have minded being a human pillow again, at least Elysia was less... hands-on that way.

She glared at Elysia, who merely hummed in response, clearly not backing down. Mobius was starting to realize there was no easy escape.

With a mix of embarrassment and mounting anger, she retreated to the dressing room to try on the ridiculous magical girl outfit. At least if she just gritted her teeth and got through this, it would be over soon.

Since it was a bit too short because of their height difference, Mobius reluctantly stepped onto a stool, allowing Elysia to get a full view.

"It's fine, we're both girls anyway. This isn't so bad." Mobius tried to convince herself. "If I can just get that stigmata, then I'll kick this infuriating woman to the moon!" Unfortunately, even her inner pep-talk couldn't completely suppress her discomfort.

Elysia, on the other hand, couldn't be happier. Her hands moved expertly, and a sly smile played on her lips. Mobius's cool skin beneath her fingers felt just as amazing as she'd imagined – it would be perfect if she could convince Mobius to be her cuddle buddy every night!

"Just endure it, it'll be over soon... Wait, why did she stop?" Mobius looked at Elysia, puzzled. A hint of dissatisfaction crossed Elysia's face, her ears twitching playfully.

It wasn't like Mobius was going to be harmed, but hey, life was full of unpredictable twists and turns. Someone else was going to have a less-than-pleasant time very soon...

Mobius had been in here for an embarrassingly long time, yet just when she thought she might escape this whole ordeal, the unthinkable happened.

The door swung open, revealing a wide-eyed Klein in an oversized lab coat. Sleeves hung past her hands, barely covering the knuckles that were clenched nervously at her mouth.

Klein stared at the scene, eyes wide. Was that... was that really the stoic, professional Dr. Mobius she knew?

"Um... Doctor?" Klein's voice was barely a whisper.

"Klein! Why are you... Elysia, you didn't close the door!" Mobius was mortified. Her cheeks flushed, and her first instinct was to bolt for cover. Of course, with her current attire, there wasn't much point in trying to hide.

The stool she'd been using for extra height proved to be her undoing! Mobius lost her balance and stumbled, hurtling towards Elysia. For a split second, Elysia had a choice: Try to break Mobius's fall (risking them both crashing to the cozy carpet) or try for a dramatic princess carry.

In the end, she opted for a quick sideways scoop, catching Mobius and bringing their bodies close. Mobius's arms instinctively wrapped around Elysia's neck in a desperate attempt to stay upright.

"Klein! I can explain..." Mobius started, her voice weak and tinged with desperation.

"Klein, perfect timing! Care to join the fun?" Elysia flashed Klein a dazzling smile, then playfully shook Mobius, making her cling even tighter.

"See, Dr. Mobius is so excited to see you! ♪" Elysia's voice was all playful teasing.

"Doctor..." Klein hesitated, her brow furrowed in clear confusion. "Actually, I'm here to tell you that..."

"Never mind that! Klein, let's focus on more important things. I'll be fine in a second... I mean, soon!" Mobius interrupted, her voice frantic. She'd never expected things to spiral this far out of control. All she wanted was the stigmata, so why was this happening?

All she could hope for now was that Klein would leave. Seeing her in this state was too humiliating! Mobius lowered her head, certain her face was burning. Her usual cool composure had utterly deserted her, and for some reason, she couldn't bring herself to pull away from Elysia's surprisingly comfortable embrace.

Instead, Mobius found herself focusing on the curve of Elysia's figure, a vain attempt to distract herself from Klein's gaze.

Elysia tilted her head, her smile never wavering. Of course she had complete faith in Klein!

"Alright, Doctor, if that's what you want." Klein hesitated, a flicker of worry crossing her eyes. Was this the right thing to do? The pleading look in Mobius's eyes made her decision for her.

With a turn, a step, and a soft click, the door was closed.

"Is she gone?" Mobius's voice was muffled against Elysia's shoulder. The relief she felt at hearing the door shut made her bold enough to finally look up.

"No, Doctor. Didn't you tell me to do what I'm supposed to?"

At some point, Klein came forward silently. She raised her head, looked at Mobius in Elysia's arms, and said,

There was no expression on her face, and she was slightly cold, but the blush on it had already betrayed her.

"Obviously, Klein also wants to join us; let the three of us have fun together! ♪ " Elysia said.

"Klein, no, don't dress up my Klein like that!"

"But... doctor, don't you dress like that yourself? As for me, just follow the doctor."

"Look, Klein is still good. Come on, wear the same clothes as your doctor; luckily, there is a small one!"

"Well, this set... is still a bit big, and I can't cover my hands."

"Oh, it looks great and matches well! Klein, it's not a loss for you to come, right?"

"..." Klein said nothing and looked down at her clothes.

Mobius gritted her teeth and said, "Don't teach me Klein!"

"In the end, Klein took the initiative to stay, but that doesn't matter anymore. Let's continue. You can also wear the clothes of Bronya and Gemini Twin in the game. "

"It's just right; I happen to have it here too; why don't you try it too? ♪ "

" You're working together with that guy for this right, right? Mobius glanced at the nasty pink hair in front of his eyes.

If the other party doesn't give her the stigma afterwards, she will die miserably!

"Gu, doctor, shy."

" Klein..."

...

Luo Mo was just about to drift off to sleep, completely unaware of the wild events happening next door. Checking his phone before bed was practically a religion for him, and like most modern people, he wasn't about to skip out on this sacred ritual.

Of course, he hadn't forgotten about the message from Miss Pink Elf herself. Honestly, that girl changed her username so often... One minute it was "World's Cutest Pink Elf", the next it was "Griseo Fan #1"... It was a bit much.

Luo Mo contemplated giving her a nickname that was easier to remember. Last time, he'd almost accidentally sent a message meant for her to Theresa instead. You couldn't really blame him – sometimes game habits were hard to break!

The only hope was that Elysia wouldn't stumble upon this message before he delete it.

But hey, it wouldn't matter! He planned to obliterate his phone before his grand demise. He'd even set a ridiculously complicated password to preserve what little dignity he had left. Maybe he should give the phone a final bath in the sink, just to be sure.

He definitely didn't want some future archeologist finding this thing and enshrining it as a sacred relic. That would be way too embarrassing.

"Hmm, finally a message from Elysia? This picture is… Is that really Mobius? Let me get a closer look..." Luo Mo grabbed his phone, eyes widening as he studied the image. Then, he nodded in amused appreciation.

This picture... well, it wasn't exactly a masterpiece, but it had an eye-catching absurdity that Luo Mo could appreciate. It was the perfect clash with Mobius's usual icy demeanour. The pink dress and the shock of green hair were shockingly vibrant. And with the way her hair was obscuring Elysia... yep, he was pretty proud of that inspired comment he'd made.

Honestly, green looked good on Elysia too!

As for Mobius's text... just imagining how she must have looked, all flustered and furious under that fluffy pink dress, was enough to make Luo Mo blush. Her usual arrogance felt like a distant memory. He might have trouble looking her in the eye now, the image was just too amusing.

"Seriously, Klein gets a photoshoot too? This is too much! Am I missing something here?"

He paused, scrolling through the pictures with a fond grin. "Ah, well, Elysia definitely delivers on her promises. Gotta give her credit for that!"

Luo Mo couldn't help but admire her commitment. And hey, those outfits he'd loaned her looked incredible. Sure, most of the photos were probably taken in secret, but who cared? He quickly hit "Save" and added them to his favorites collection.

"Still, seeing someone in Theresa's outfit will always be a little strange." Luo Mo mumbled, shaking his head with a chuckle. "So, so strange."

Still, a good night's sleep was essential, especially after such a draining, tear-filled day. Perfect indeed!

At least until the dreams started, those were always a pain. Hopefully, Principal Theresa wouldn't make an appearance tonight.

Speaking of which, things had been weirdly quiet lately. No news on Anna's side, and the Honkai felt... distant, for now. Was it just the calm before the storm?

...

In a world bubble far away, a regal figure sat upon her throne, her brow furrowed in thought. A delicate feather fan waved slowly as she calculated.

"So, the matter here is over, and Rita has been settled."

She was sitting on the throne, looking at the world's crowds.

She has managed the huge Huang Empire in an orderly manner, and there is no need to worry about the country at this time.

"The festival is approaching at this time; lanterns are flying all over the sky, flying fire reflects the candlelight, and fireworks accompany the festival, but..."

Some things are inevitable.

Recently, the wise Prime Minister Rita has also been thoughtful and has been by her side, both to relieve her worries and to miss her.

She didn't want to tell the other party, so the other party just watched quietly and ignored her.

Now, what seems pretentious is that she...

"In the end, I still can't hide it from her."

Kongming looked unhappy and shook her head. She wanted to leave a note before leaving, but now it would be her fault not to tell her in person.

She raised her head and looked at the stars in the sky. Some of them were particularly bright, as if they were conveying some message. The information conveyed by the arrangement of stars, but only a few people can understand it.

Apparently, Kongming is one of them.

"This is inconsistent with the agreed time. Why is the promised deal nowhere to be seen?" Her lips thinned.

Those who witnessed this would be astonished. Kongming, the brilliant queen revered for her unshakable composure on the battlefield, was openly frowning. That calm demeanor, the confident wave of her feather fan, it was all a performance now.

"... Honestly, some of these rumors are wild. Demonic magic? If only it were that easy to conquer empires! I wish I had those powers..." She paused, a wry smile playing on her lips.

"It's not like I wanted to keep secrets from Rita, I just used some... unconventional methods she taught me. The other two didn't quite believe my explanation, but it doesn't matter. Rita will smooth things over. As for those two clowns I ousted... their shocked faces were priceless! Still, they were such a pain to deal with!"

Her sigh held a mix of exhaustion and lingering amusement. A faint shadow crossed her face, a glimpse of vulnerability beneath the mask of the brilliant strategist.

"However, as she said recently, there have been more and more mysterious assassinations, and there are times when I don't dare to act rashly."

A flicker of uncertainty crossed her eyes, quickly replaced by her usual resolve.

There was only so much she could control; the rest lay in the hands of fate.

"The world... is really scary."

"As you said, 'see you in the near future'."

The corners of her mouth curled up, and she looked up at the stars in the sky, promising what she had said.

The sky was filled with not only starlight but also the stars rising in her eyes.