6 Meeting
"HEEERRRSCHER!!"
Standing on the destroyed door, a masked man with a blazing aura surrounding him shouted.
On his side, there's a pink haired girl with donkey ears who seemed to be calming him down.
Mobius and Elysia were unfazed by this show of temper with the former being annoyed instead.
"Kalpas, you better have a good explanation for destroying the door of my lab." Normally, Mobius would be furious when her things get destroyed, especially by this brute in front of her.
But because of the deal she has with the Herrscher, she was in a good mood.
"Tch! A Herrscher came in here and you still haven't destroyed it?" Kalpas ignored the girl beside him and walked forward towards the TV box.
"I'll do it myself." Elysia didn't move from her seat despite the approaching hand.
Seeing that the two girls didn't make a move, Aamon stared at Kalpas blankly before making his arms vanish, turning into a pile of data instead.
"T-This?! Mobius, are you on the Herrscher's side?!" Kalpas couldn't stop his arms from disappearing and took a step back while angrily asked the green haired doctor.
Mobius's face became angry hearing that. Why her? Can't you see Elysia literally holding the Herrscher?!
Why was she the only one getting scolded?!
"Get out! Or else your legs are next!" Mobius sneered.
Aamon and Elysia looked at her weirdly after she said that.
Especially Aamon, did she just take the credit for his work?
Kalpas wasn't afraid and wanted to fight but Elysia suddenly appeared in front of him.
"Hey~ please don't fight~ the Herrscher is not evil and is just talking with us." As if emphasizing her point, Elysia stretched her arms and showed the TV in her hands.
Kalpas glared at the TV but because of his mask, no one could see it.
They can feel it though.
"Dr. Mobius, we apologize for intruding but are you sure it's safe?" The donkey ears girl held the blue blade attached to her waist and asked warily.
After learning that there's a Herrscher, she immediately rushed over in an attempt to eliminate it.
Although she found it weird that the Herrscher is with Mobius and Elysia, she acknowledges their capabilities and doesn't worry much.
She thought that they were probably just holding it back.
But it seems that it was not the case. The Herrscher isn't hostile and looking at it now it faintly reminded her of something.
Something… sad?
Her heart, which is made of data, aches for some reason.
"Don't bother about it Sakura, the Herrscher is under control." Sakura lowered her blade after hearing that.
"Tch! You old woman, do you know what you're doing?! That Herrscher can destroy the entire realm!" Kalpas tried convincing the doctor.
"Oh? And how did you know?" Mobius asked in surprise. As if him using his brain was a rare occurrence.
"Grrr…!" Kalpas grinded his teeth after hearing that.
Although he's aggressive and rude, it doesn't mean that he's an idiot.
He has the memories of the 12 Eruption and knows the capability of the 12 Herrscher, the Herrscher of Corruption.
Aponia should be easily able to find it yet it took her some trouble, and after losing his limbs, it has proved her suspicion.
Here in the Elysian Realms, the Flamechasers are just piles of data made from memories.
As long as the realm is not destroyed, they are effectively immortal and thus, can't permanently damage each other.
If it was really Mobius who did this to him, she would have done worse ironically.
"Dr. Mobius, please explain this." Sakura doesn't really know what's happening so she asked.
Unlike Kalpas, she's not on bad terms with the doctor, though she also was not in good terms.
"Hmph, since you asked, let me enlighten you—!" With an arrogant voice, Mobius was about to explain what happened
But…
"I found Aamon wandering around the Elysian Realm~ I thought he's lonely so I brought him back here~" Elysia suddenly interjected and patted the TV with her hand.
"..." Kalpas fell silent after hearing that.
Sakura wanted to complain but ended up not speaking.
Mobius, who was interrupted by Elysia, has a tick mark on her forehead as her chest is rising and falling rapidly, signifying her anger.
"E.L.Y.S.I.A!!"
—
In the living room of the Elysian Realm, surrounded by golden lights, a group of thirteen people are gathered.
"I vote for the Herrscher to be executed." The armless Kalpas immediately expressed his opinion.
After Mobius' fit, the four decided to call the rest of the Flamechasers in order to decide what will happen to the Herrscher.
Aamon wasn't bothered by this. Even without Elysia's protection, he highly doubts that Mobius would just sell him to others after their deal.
There's also his abilities too.
"Mou~ his name is Aamon, A.A.M.O.N~" Elysia emphasized as she said.
"I don't give a fuck." Came from the mask man.
"Fascinating. I didn't think that a Herrscher would meet us with a non-hostile attitude." A gray haired man with magenta pupils had his eyes open as he scanned the TV on Elysia's arms.
"Why didn't you just listen to me? Did you think I would joke about this, Su?" Mobius asked with an annoyed expression.
She already told them that the Herrscher is not hostile but all of them still came.
She just wants to get this over with and study the Herrscher in her lab.
"Now, Mobius, this is a very important thing. Who would have thought that a Herrscher, who was the enemy of mankind in our era, would be so reasonable that he revealed himself to us?" Su narrowed his eyes and replied with a smile.
Although the content of what he's saying is good, Aamon somehow felt ironic.
Reasonable? Reveal himself?
No way! It's this pink fat woman's fault!
Elysia, who was listening to them arguing frowned and looked at the TV in her hands.
"Did you think something rude about me?"
"Me? How could I? You're delicate like a flower. How can I, a Herrscher, have bad thoughts towards you?" Aamon immediately replied with a self righteous tone.
Seriously? Was that the so-called woman's intuition?
Unreasonable! Very unreasonable!
Elysia pondered for a moment before nodding as if she found it reasonable.
Sakura, who was listening to the side, had her donkey ears twitch when she heard that.
You are a Herrscher, it's normal for you to have bad thoughts.
In the end, she didn't say anything and decided to not break Elysia's fantasies.
"Everyone, please don't argue, this is an important thing for all of us."
An elegant woman with dark red hair wearing a dress with the same color intervened in the discussion between the two doctors.
"You're mistaken Eden, I am indeed happy to see that a Herrscher is willing to communicate with us. But," Su opened his eyes and looked intently at the TV box, "it doesn't hurt to be careful, no? We know that Herrschers can be tricky. I wouldn't want what happened in the Sixth Eruption."
"Kevin…" Elysia looked at a certain someone with a worried look.
A white haired man wearing a black windbreaker, glanced at the Herrscher with his blue eyes before closing it again, as if the entire situation had nothing to do with him.
"Hey~ although you're right, I don't think there is any point in worrying." A brown haired girl wearing a top hat with various gears attached on it replied.
"If the Herrscher really wants to wreak havoc, I'm afraid we wouldn't be able to do anything. As you can see with Kalpas." The Speedwagon looking girl took off her hat and scratched her hair with a helpless look.
Kalpas grunted hearing that.
With Vil-V's words, Su fell silent and glanced at the other members.
Mobius smiled triumphantly and puffed her chest with a proud look.
"You're right…" After some silence, Su agreed with a sigh, "Still, I don't think it's wise to leave her with Mobius."
"I agree."
"Agreed."
"... Agreed."
The spider, the masked man, and the grandpa said in unison.
"And what does it have to do with all of you?! We already have a deal. Even if you don't agree, it's his decision." Mobius asked angrily.
"That deal only includes you. Who knows what kind of scheme you are cooking behind our back." Kalpas snarled at her.
"Children shouldn't talk when adults are speaking."
"You're the only "adult" here, old woman."
"You..!" Mobius stepped forward as if she was about to unleash her Artificial Honkai Reaction form.
Kalpas wasn't scared despite his armless state.
"Why can't I just take care of Aamon?" Elysia's voice caught the attention of everyone.
Even Mobius and Kalpas who were about to fight stopped and looked at her with incredulous eyes.
"What?" Elysia tilted her head.
"No."
"No."
For the first time, Kalpas and Mobius agreed about something.
Although Elysia is a good candidate, she's still a Herrscher.
Who knows what kind of disaster they'll both cause.
"What about Hua? I think she can take care of Herrscher pretty well." Eden gave a suggestion.
The blue haired girl Hua who was just listening was surprised.
"I don't think that I can do it…"
"Don't underestimate yourself. Among all of us, you are the most trustworthy." Su agreed on Eden's suggestion.
In truth, the reason why he agreed is because of Hua's Fenghuang Down and Edge of Taixuan.
It may be unrefined while her Divine Key is just a pile of data, it is still assuring that there's someone who can at least trouble the Herrscher.
If not, then he'll have to interject.
As for why not Aponia? Well…
Su secretly glanced at the nun with curvey body before eliminating those thoughts in his head.
Aponia is the most important member in the Elysian Realm, if something happens to her, the realm is as good as destroyed.
"I agree, in fact you can throw Pardo too." Mobius agreed and added with a sinister smirk.
Hua is fine, compared to Elysia, she's more easy to trick.
She knew that these guys would have not left the Herrscher in her hands alone, it's better to give them some form of comfort.
"Sister Mobius… I don't think that's good…." A brown haired girl with cat ears gulped before pleading.
What can she do? She's just a merchant! She has the weakest combat power among them.
"I agree. Pardo can join Hua." Su nodded in agreement.
Compared to them, Hua tends to be unfortunate.
If Pardo, who's often lucky were to join her, Hua's bad luck might be offset.
"As long as the Herrscher doesn't get close to Griseo, I'm fine with that." Aponia, who has her hands clasped together the entire time, finally spoke.
"Kosmo, what is Mama Aponia talking about?" A blue haired little girl wearing white dress asked the person beside her.
"... It's nothing. Don't worry Griseo, I'll protect you." The green haired Kosmo slightly blocked Griseo's sight of the Herrscher.
Seeing that there was no objection, the meeting adjourned.
But…
"And I don't get to say about this?" The TV asked them with a narrowed eye.
Most of them tensed up hearing that, except for Mobius, Elysia and Kalpas.
"... We're just doing this for the safety of the realm. Is there any problem?" Kevin wasn't really good with words.
Aamon looked at him in turn.
"Ehem…. We mean no offense. The deal you have with Mobius can continue but in turn, it's also our right to monitor you." Su coughed lightly to ease the atmosphere.
"Do not worry. We have no intention of becoming your enemy, as long as you will not be an enemy of humanity." He concluded.
"I'm fine with that." Aamon's eye went up and down as nodding.
Hearing this, the Flamechasers secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
"Ummm…. Can you bring Kalpas' arms back?" Surprisingly, Sakura made a request for his comrade.
"I don't need—"
"Sure." Aamon agreed and a few moments later, the arms of Kalpas who disintegrated in a pile of data earlier came back.
Kalpas clenched his palms and swung his shoulders as if feeling and when he made sure that's the case, he snorted and crossed his arms.
"Thank you." Sakura gave the Herrscher a look of gratitude.
"No worries." Aamon complies with Sakura's request because if he remembers correctly, her sister, Rin was the Herrscher of Corruption of the Previous Era.
In a way, she can be called his sister.
Kalpas didn't say anything and just let them talk. Although he resents Herrschers doesn't mean he will always be hostile to them.
Especially this guy, it reminded him of Rin.
"... Whatever."
"You're welcome." Confused, Aamon just replied perfunctorily.
"So what now?" He looked at Elysia and Mobius.
"Let's continue our talk in my lab. I don't want illiterate fools to hear me." Mobius deliberately glanced at Su and Kevin and said with disdain.
"Alright."
