OBS Chapter 239 Padma: Sister Kiana, I don't miss you.
Chapter 239 Padma: Sister Kiana, I don't miss you.
Death is so foreign in this data space built from memories.
Although memory is not completely immortal, its importance means that the servers responsible for building Paradise back up each memory in real time.
Even if a memory cell dies unexpectedly, a completely new memory cell can be reconstructed in the next instant. The whole process takes less than four seconds, and most memory cells are resurrected before they even realize that they have died.
But now this piece of paper says that Alicia is dead, which is impossible no matter how you look at it.
The person or object that wrote these words was that printer, the printer that only objectively records everything that happens inside Paradise.
Others had already verified this yesterday, and with Mei's assurance and Bronya's analysis, everyone was convinced of it.
Moreover, that printer can only use specific paper, and Bronya has just confirmed that it is indeed the paper used by that printer.
The only good news right now is that Aponia noticed the atmosphere was off and had Kosmo Memory leave with Gretchen Memory ahead of time.
They are unaware that Alicia Memory is dead, and no one else intends to let them know, at least not Gretsch Memory.
However, the occurrence of murders in this paradise over the past tens of thousands of years has made the surrounding atmosphere tense.
Originally, the Thirteen Heroes of Fire were an unofficial organization formed by Alicia. Now that Alicia Memory, who served as the bond between the heroes, has died, this fragile trust among comrades is facing a severe test.
But now they need to find the mastermind behind it all, so everyone turned their attention to Bronya.
"What are you all looking at me like that for?"
“Bronya, after all, you come from a parallel world that has already defeated the Honkai, so can you tell us if your world had similar experiences? After all, the only thing I can think of that could silently eliminate a data entity in this data world is…”
Although Raiden Mei didn't finish her sentence, everyone present had already thought of a possibility, or rather, only this possibility could fit the fact that a memory had been killed.
“Well, our world did have a similar experience,” Bronya sighed. “But I’m just repeating what I’ve heard. After all, it was Mei who joined World Serpent and it was she who confronted the Herrscher of Corruption head-on.”
As expected, everyone present was confirmed after Bronya uttered the name, except for Kiana Kaslana.
After all, she really didn't understand the reasoning at all. The reason why others were able to guess it so quickly was because the previous civilization was almost destroyed by the Herrscher of Corruption.
When it comes to data, the only Herrscher they can think of is the Herrscher of Corruption, but how did this Herrscher of Corruption get in?
According to Bronya, their world was created because Mei had once come into close contact with the so-called Honkai Will, which allowed the newly born Herrscher of Corruption to possess Mei and be taken to the Paradise of the Dead.
However, this situation does not hold true in their world because none of the people present have come into contact with the Honkai Will.
Could it have been hacked through the network?
That's even more impossible. Not to mention that the server storing the Paradise of the Dead is completely disconnected from the outside network, if any virus were to invade the Paradise of the Dead, Klein, who is responsible for maintaining it outside, would take immediate action to resolve the issue.
Even if Klein couldn't solve the problem, he would contact the internal administrators and ask Yingjie, who was an administrator, to help solve it. However, the administrators did not receive any notification from Klein.
Therefore, the possibility of network intrusion can only be ruled out. In short, just standing here won't give us any clues. The most urgent task now is to find the Herrscher of Corruption lurking inside Paradise. Only in this way can we truly understand what's going on. So Kevin Memory spoke up.
"From now on, the entire Paradise is entering a state of emergency. I will be in command. Do you have any objections?"
Clearly, no one disagreed because of their trust in Kevin Memory, or rather, even if they disagreed, they couldn't defeat Kevin Memory. Now, only the one with the strongest fist could suppress the other heroes.
Seeing that no one had any objections, Kevin Memory continued, "From now on, I expect you to operate in pairs or less. Also, try not to let Gretchen notice this during the investigation. I will stay here and wait for you to return to share information. If there's nothing else, you can dismiss us."
“And what about you, Kevin?” Aponia asked.
“I told you, I’m staying here and not going anywhere,” Kevin Memory said, arms crossed.
"I understand, then I'll head back now."
After saying that, Aponia and Eden returned to the Deep to look for clues. The people present gradually dispersed until everyone had left, and only then did Kevin Memory lower his hands.
Kevin Memory said to an open space, "You can come out now."
As Kevin finished speaking, the space around the open area rippled, and then Alicia and Kiana appeared there.
"As expected of Kevin, his intuition is indeed very sharp!"
As she spoke, Alicia looked at Kiana, her eyes revealing a hint. Kiana had no choice but to take out the bet she had prepared beforehand and hand it to Alicia.
A photo of Kiana wearing cat ears.
After Alicia put away her bets, Kevin Memory spoke.
"So this is what the Herrscher of Corruption looks like in your world? Looking at it this way, she does resemble Alicia quite a bit."
“After all, that child was created based on your memories,” Alicia said. “So, has Kevin outside already shared our plans with you?”
Kevin Memory nodded; just now he had indeed received a copy of his own memories from the outside world.
Because everyone's attention was on Bronya at the time, no one noticed Kevin's unusual behavior.
"I understand the plan, but how do I execute it?"
“It’s simple, just let me corrupt you,” Kiana said, stepping forward.
"That's true. After all, you are the End, so it's not surprising that you have the power to erode."
Kevin Memory then completely relaxed his body, preparing to let Kiana consume him.
"You trust me that much?"
"Remember that I trust you because of Alicia, and I hope you will not let Alicia down."
After saying this, Kevin Memory's body completely disappeared, and Kiana gave a bitter laugh after withdrawing her hand.
She knew perfectly well why Kevin Memory trusted her, and she certainly wouldn't betray Alicia's trust.
After placing Kevin's memory data into the data space connected to Alicia, their objective here was considered complete. After looking around and confirming that they had not been discovered, the two left.
Meanwhile, Kiana and the others reunited with Mei, but they couldn't tell if it was just their imagination, but they felt that Mei was acting strangely.
But she couldn't quite put her finger on what was strange about it. The good news, however, was that Mei still had some relevant information in her memories.
Led by Mei, the group found the Vilvie Memory, and during this time, the Padophilia Memory also chose to join their small team.
Since the Herrscher of Corruption in this world did not enter by possessing their bodies, the possibility of the Evil Velvet cooperating with the Herrscher of Corruption cannot exist.
So when everyone found Velvi, they lowered their guard a little. However, when Velvi took out the hat that could connect to consciousness, Mei still subconsciously became wary.
Especially when Velvi suggested they use the hat to enter her consciousness space in order to prove herself, Mei's vigilance instantly reached its peak.
The good news is that the self-proof went smoothly this time. Mei searched for a long time inside but couldn't find the locked mirror, so she breathed a sigh of relief.
At least Padofilis Memory didn't have to die, but even so, Mei's unease didn't disappear after she left Velvet's consciousness space.
After it was confirmed that Wilvie was alright, everyone turned their attention to Mei, who seemed preoccupied.
Although I really don't want to suspect anything, Mei, who briefly left the team before, is the most suspicious right now. Especially since they separated and reunited yesterday, Mei's demeanor has changed quite a bit.
Mei knew that if she didn't use this hat to prove herself, others would definitely still doubt her.
So she volunteered to wear the hat, and after a dazzling teleportation of consciousness, everyone arrived in Mei's consciousness space.
Unlike the intricate plaza of Vilvie, Mei's consciousness space was surprisingly identical to that of the Paradise of the Past. The group that had just entered almost thought they had triggered some hidden passage and been teleported into the main hall of the Paradise of the Past.
After Mei's explanation, everyone understood what had happened. Simply put, Mei and the others had performed an operation on Mei in a special space in order to revive Alicia Su.
That surgery is something that everyone with a memory must undergo, but because Mei had the surgery performed inside Paradise, her own memory wasn't created.
However, thanks to the space created within Mei's consciousness, the group was able to integrate the memories related to Alicia and successfully revive her.
After so many years of development, this space has long since merged with Mei's consciousness space, and with the passage of time, it has gradually transformed into the appearance of a paradise of the past.
Strangely, Mei, as the owner of this consciousness space, did not come in with the others.
Fortunately, since this place is the same as the Paradise of the Past, its structure is very familiar to both Virvi Memory and Padophilis Memory.
After discussion, everyone decided to split up and start exploring, with Velvi Memory and Padofelis Memory each leading two teams.
The team led by Padophilia Memory is primarily tasked with finding the missing Mei, while the team led by Velvi Memory is focused on gathering relevant information.
Before long, Padophilia Memory found a locked door, and if she remembered correctly, this door led directly to Mebius's room.
Recalling how the Mebius Memory tried to take over the body of one of Kiana or Kaslana, it's not surprising that Mei locked this place up.
However, due to the need to gather intelligence, Padophilia Memory decided to open it anyway. This would inevitably take a considerable amount of time, so Padophilia Memory suggested that the others disperse and search for other clues nearby, while she herself would unlock the lock.
Ignoring everyone's objections, she squatted down and began unlocking the device. Seeing that they couldn't dissuade Padophilia Memory, the others simply let her do as she pleased.
Anyway, they could provide timely support by investigating in the vicinity, and they were also interested in the information sealed inside. What if it contained the intelligence they needed? Therefore, they let Padophilia's Memory be unlocked.
However, accidents always happen so suddenly. Just when the others were still searching for clues elsewhere, Padofilis Memory's scream suddenly rang out.
When everyone arrived, Padophilia Memory was lying weakly on the ground, motionless. Kiana Kaslana quickly went forward to help her up, only to find that her body was slowly turning transparent.
"Kiana, I did it! I opened that door, and through it, I saw the whole truth..."
"Stop talking!" Kiana interrupted. "The most important thing now is to get you out of here. Trust me, you'll be fine!"
"Haha, of course I believe Kiana. It's just that I have to say it now, or it will be too late."
"Let's talk outside! Don't say anything now, just hold on!"
After saying that, Kiana Kaslana was about to pick up Pathopelis Memory, but she was stopped the next second.
"I know my own body best. The most important thing now is to tell you that this is a trap. You must be careful of the other Mei-nee! She, she is not the real Mei-nee!"
"Alright, we understand. Don't say anything more now. Let's get you away right away, okay?"
At this moment, Velvi Memory, who had heard the commotion, finally arrived at the scene. However, after taking one look, she concluded that Padophilia Memory was completely beyond saving.
"Hehe, didn't I work?" Padofelis Memory asked with a laugh.
Kiana Kaslana nodded silently, and then Padofelis Memory also seemed relieved.
"That's good, at least I can still be of help!"
"...Kiana, I don't want to die..."
After speaking, Pathopelius Memory completely shattered and disappeared before everyone's eyes. Kiana Kaslana silently stood up, her face gloomy.
"So it was you, you took over Mei's body and killed Padre, right? Herrscher of Corruption!"
Mei, who had appeared behind Kiana Kaslana at some point, smiled broadly upon hearing these words, revealing a crescent-shaped smile.
"Hehe, that's right! I did it. How does it feel to be betrayed by someone close to you?"
Kiana Kaslana stared at "Mei" with a ferocious expression, pointed the gun in her hand at "Mei," and said.
"Kill you!"