No wonder Fu Hua had that attitude in the future.
Takatsuki still remembered Fu Hua's strange attitude in Orario, which was originally because of something he had done.
But unexpectedly, it was because of many things he hadn't done that she was like that.
Perhaps because of Elysia's trust, or perhaps because Aponia, who could see fate, had told the Flame-Chasers something, Vill-V suggested that Takatsuki leave a certain number of contracts for them to discuss.
Takatsuki generously agreed. Elysia had already signed the contract on the spot. After knowing that her sacrifice could bring different changes to the world, she also transformed into starlight in everyone's eyes, and Takatsuki was certain that Elysia's soul had entered Throne of Heroes.
However, compared to others, perhaps because of her self-sacrifice, Elysia's soul was very weak and would require a long time to recover.
However, fifty thousand years…
That should be enough, he thought.
After fulfilling the purpose of his trip, Takatsuki did not linger in this time period, leaving time for the other Flame-Chasers, and entered the death time of the next person.
Originally, Takatsuki thought he would appear on the moon, but unexpectedly, after crossing time again, he still arrived inside Flame-Chasers.
"Is it my actions that caused the world to change?"
Takatsuki glanced at the progress bar in the upper right corner.
0.7%
Almost no impact.
Then who would die inside Flame-Chasers?
After opening Throne of Heroes, Takatsuki found that ten black silhouettes had directly appeared.
One less than the remaining Flame-Chasers.
These were merely traces left because the individuals had not yet died.
Then who was the remaining one?
Mobius?
Takatsuki remembered that Mobius had committed suicide after returning to Earth. Although he didn't know the specific circumstances, in the Elysian Realm storyline, little Mobius had once said that she had interfered with the main body's will.
Given Mobius's ability to preserve herself, perhaps everyone else thought they might die, but only she believed she wouldn't.
After all, what she pursued was infinity.
After wandering around inside Flame-Chasers with time stop activated, Takatsuki did not see Mobius. Just as he was wondering, he finally knew who his target for this trip was.
Next to a command console, a purple-haired figure lay on the ground.
Even in a world where time was stopped, Takatsuki could see traces of pain on that face.
Looking at this face, Takatsuki couldn't help but feel a pang of sorrow.
It wasn't because of his kindness, but because the person in front of him looked almost identical to Mei.
However, in all aspects, she was much larger than Mei.
Mei was still a young girl; in a few years, she might look like this, he thought.
That's right, this person was the Previous Era's greatest scientist, Dr. MEI.
Who was more formidable, Mobius or Mei? It's hard to say.
But if one were to ask who contributed more to later generations, it was undoubtedly Mei in front of him.
Whether it was the Divine Key, the Fusion Warriors, or even the Stigmata on Mei and the others, all these were Dr. MEI's creations.
It could be said that it was Mei who gave future humanity the capital to fight against the Honkai, and it was she who laid the foundation for the future, giving civilization the possibility of defeating the Honkai.
Bending down, Takatsuki gently helped Mei up.
Hamon flowed from Takatsuki's hand into her body, simultaneously lifting the time-stop effect on Dr. MEI.
"Kevin…"
The golden Hamon alleviated the pain in Dr. MEI's body, allowing the unconscious Mei to regain some consciousness.
"I'm sorry, they haven't returned from the moon yet. I am Takatsuki, from Throne of Heroes. You should have heard them mention me."
Dr. MEI opened her eyes, looking at the face identical to her beloved, and smiled wearily: "Since you're here, is it because I'm about to die?"
"That's right, so will you join Throne of Heroes?"
Looking at Dr. MEI always reminded Takatsuki of Mei; their voices were identical.
"You, are you really not Kevin…?"
Dr. MEI's second question made Takatsuki very curious. She should be the person who knew Kevin best, how could she mistake him?
"I am not. Although our faces are very similar, the difference between us should still be quite obvious."
"But your eyes, they are very similar to his."
Eyes?
Takatsuki probably understood Mei's meaning. Although she clearly knew they were two different people, humans were always emotional beings. The same appearance, the same voice, how could one not be affected?
"Because your appearance reminds me of my beloved. How about it? Have you decided on your final wish?"
Takatsuki naturally assumed that with the other Flame-Chasers having signed the contract, Mei would also agree, but he didn't expect Mei to refuse.
She gently shook her head: "The future era is no longer our era. Let us old relics of the old era disappear along with civilization."
"But history will not disappear. Your deeds should be remembered by people."
To this, Dr. MEI merely shook her head gently, seemingly having other thoughts but no intention of telling Takatsuki.
"Then do you want to abandon Kevin like this, leaving the Stigmata Project to him, letting him live in pain alone?"
Takatsuki thought for a moment and decided to use Kevin's situation to make his point, because Dr. MEI was a romantic. Although she was a rational monster, she also pursued extreme romance and cherished this feeling deeply.
Takatsuki's gamble paid off; using Kevin indeed elicited a reaction from Dr. MEI.
"I know him. He is a man capable of bearing this responsibility."
Perhaps Dr. MEI was truly tired and didn't want to bear this responsibility even after death.
"No, this responsibility will crush him."
"Hector knew the kingdom would fall, and Achilles also knew he was heading towards death, but both of them still stepped onto the battlefield without hesitation."
Takatsuki suddenly began to state in a different tone: "When the meteor of the end descended in the Cretaceous period, only free birds could escape the predetermined demise. So, some people fly precisely to fall."
"That's right, to prevent the sun from setting, I flew into the sky, taking your light. I will melt because of it, falling into the sea, but to reclaim it, you must fly higher than me."
It was neither a question nor a dialogue, but simply a statement. Takatsuki looked at Dr. MEI: "The Stigmata Project is the worst plan, and this is the choice Kevin made, and you are the only one who can stop him."
"Kevin… that's really his style."
Takatsuki nodded: "Actually, there are more methods, but he chose the most radical one. Defeating the Honkai is no longer a dream, but an obsession, a curse. What he pursues has become self-destruction. Su sealed him in the Sea of Quanta for 1500 years. 1500 years of solitude, I think you should understand."