[Golden Courtyard World]
This was a world very different from Honkai, a world where everyone's fate had drifted in a completely different direction.
"Being a streamer… that actually sounds pretty nice."
Looking at the Elysia of this world doing a livestream, Elysia could not help imagining it for herself.
If there had been no Honkai, becoming a streamer really would have been a wonderful job.
She had no objections to that identity at all. On the contrary, she felt it suited her perfectly.
As for sitting in an office doing desk work… forget it. She knew she would never be able to stay seated for long.
With livestreaming, she could chat and interact with her fans.
"You're not going to interact with this Elysia?" Koji asked with interest.
"Of course."
Elysia's eyes lit up. She immediately used the account she had just registered to send a message to the Elysia of this world.
[Hi there, cute girl. Want to go have coffee with me?]
When Streamer Elysia saw the message during her livestream, her expression turned a little strange.
It was not as though no one had ever asked her out before.
It was just that the tone of this message gave her a bizarre sense of familiarity.
It felt almost as if another version of herself were speaking.
[Dear cute fan, shouldn't we start by getting to know each other first?]
Streamer Elysia replied. Agreeing to something like that so suddenly carried too much uncertainty and too much risk.
Then came a private message notification.
A photoshopped picture?
The private message contained a photo. Streamer Elysia's eyes widened instantly, because the person in the picture was clearly her.
No… there were still differences. She did not have those elf-like ears, and she had never worn that uniform embroidered with the Dance of Fire.
Her first thought was that the image had been edited.
But after looking closely, she could not find any obvious signs of manipulation.
[Everyone, sorry, but I have something to deal with right now. That's all for today's stream.]
Streamer Elysia ended the broadcast at lightning speed. The viewers in the chat had not even reacted yet before the stream was already over.
[Who are you?]
Streamer Elysia contacted Elysia through private messages, and there was obvious anticipation in her tone.
If the picture was not edited, then that meant the other person was another version of herself.
[My name is Elysia. In the common language of Mu, this name carries the meaning of "Elysium" and "Paradise."]
Streamer Elysia was stunned.
If your name is Elysia, then what does that make me?
Wait… did I suddenly become the fake one?
That self-introduction felt so overwhelmingly familiar that it caught her completely off guard.
[My name is Elysia too. Are you sure that's really your name?]
Streamer Elysia scratched her head, feeling as though her brain was about to start working overtime.
[If we meet, won't that answer everything?]
Elysia from the Elysian Realm laughed softly and shrugged, with all the air of a mischievous little sister. If Lumine were here to see it, she would definitely get a strong sense of déjà vu.
**[Come to this address: ****]
Streamer Elysia did not overthink it and sent the address of Golden Courtyard in a private message.
Her intuition told her that this person named Elysia meant no harm and would probably turn out to be someone she could get along with very well.
If someone else saw another version of themselves, they would probably feel conflicted.
But when Elysia saw another Elysia, the only thing she felt was anticipation.
Besides, she was not the only one in Golden Courtyard.
Even if some crazed fan turned up, Kalpas alone could punch some sense into them.
No one knew exactly how Kalpas had trained himself, but people said he was the strongest fighter in Golden Courtyard.
And at the same time, Kalpas cared deeply about Golden Courtyard.
If anyone showed up with the wrong kind of intentions, he would absolutely strike without mercy.
…
"This feels a little familiar. In the late days of the Previous Era, we also lived in a house provided by Eden."
Elysia spoke with a trace of nostalgia.
That period when everyone lived together had truly been wonderful. Even if there had been bickering from time to time, it still carried the warmth of a home.
Streamer Elysia pushed open the door and stepped outside. The moment she saw Elysia from the Elysian Realm, she could not help sucking in a sharp breath.
It was like looking into a mirror.
There was almost no difference at all.
She honestly could not tell which of them was the real Elysia.
"You're so pretty," Elysia from the Elysian Realm said with a smile.
She had never worn clothes in this style before, but it actually looked rather nice. One glance was enough to tell that this had to be an outfit designed personally by Eden. It was unmistakably Eden's style.
"Hehe, you are too. So your name really is Elysia?"
Streamer Elysia happily stepped forward, hooked her arm around the other Elysia's, and asked in an intimate tone.
"That's right. We're both called Elysia. Isn't that such a lovely coincidence?"
"Mhm, mhm, mhm. When I saw the picture you sent me in private, I was so shocked. I really thought it had been edited."
Elysia from the Elysian Realm gave a helpless smile.
She could understand that reaction. If it had been her, she would probably have thought the exact same thing.
"Come inside and sit down."
The house was spotless and neatly arranged. One look was enough to tell that someone cleaned it every day. The villa was huge, but with so few people in it at the moment, it felt rather empty.
"Most people are either at school or at work. They'll be back tonight," Streamer Elysia said.
"That's wonderful. So many people living together… it must be lively, right?"
Elysia could not help sighing with emotion.
Streamer Elysia instantly understood.
The other Elysia definitely had a lot of stories behind her.
"It's usually alright, but during holidays it gets much livelier," Streamer Elysia said.
Take Eden, for example. She was always traveling all over the world, either meeting people or performing.
Vill-V also liked going everywhere to put on magic shows, so she was not home every day either.
It was really only during holidays that the three of them could all gather together.
"At a time like this, Pardo should be home, though I don't know which room she's in."
Elysia from the Elysian Realm could not help laughing.
That part was very familiar to her. Pardo loved sneaking around their place to deliver goods.
Everyone knew about it, but since Pardo only ever took ordinary things, nobody stopped her. They simply let her indulge that little habit.
"Caught a chubby cat."
Koji reached out through the power of his spatial blessing, and with a grab from afar, Pardo suddenly appeared in front of them, still dressed in her sleepwear.
"Ahhh! What's going on?! Why am I so high up, meow?!"
Pardo, who had been taking a nap, was jolted awake by the sudden commotion. The next second, she realized she was floating in midair, and the fright made her catlike speech slip right out.
"Is this the kind of magic Vill-V performs?" Streamer Elysia asked, her eyes lighting up with curiosity.
It was amazing. In an instant, he had pulled Pardo over like conjuring a living person out of thin air.
"Not magic. Her feet are resting on an energy field, so she's just floating. That's all."
Even magic could not actually do something like this.
"That's incredible. So superpowers really do exist."
"Hey, don't just stand there being amazed, Elysia! Hurry up and put me down!"
Pardo flailed helplessly in the air, but no matter how much she struggled, she could not descend. The feeling was awful.
"Which Elysia are you calling for?"
"Eh? Two Elysias?"
Only then did Pardo notice Streamer Elysia and Elysia from the Elysian Realm standing together.
Her mind went completely blank.
She definitely had not woken up yet.
(End of Chapter)
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