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Signets[]
Voice of an Angel[]
Crisp notes were dancing between the keys, like an ode to the dawn and elegy to the dusk.
Eden
The stars have dimmed,
Eden
and the cups have dried.
Eden
My lord,
Eden
why must you stay in these barren lands?
Eden
To hear the paean sung.
Eden
To see the truth found.
Eden
How do you do,
Eden
visitor?
Eden
Sorry, I got a bit carried away.
Mei
It's alright. I hope I didn't disturb you. I'm Raiden Mei.
Eden
Hi, Miss Raiden. I'm Eden, the 4th one of the Flame-Chasers and the bearer of the Signets of Gold.
Mei
Gold?
Eden
Yes, Ellie's idea. I guess it was meant to represent the wealth I had.
Eden
I once lived in palaces and tasted the finest wine in the world... but I wouldn't put "gold" in my name.
Eden
I'm but an entertainer, a star that shines for the audience.
Eden
Be it my wealth or the Signets, they're all gifts from others.
Mei
What you just recited...
Eden
Oh, it's from the finale of The Kingdom after Dusk, an opera from our time.
Mei
And you once performed in it?
Eden
Yes, the spotlight was dazzling, and the audience was passionate. I miss those days...
Eden
But it all collapsed after a Honkai event. Just like the line: The stars grew dim and the goblet went dry.
Mei
I'm so sorry.
Eden
You don't have to apologize, Miss Raiden. Just keep seeking your answers amidst the ruins of the past.
Mei
But if it's possible, I'd love to hear music from your time.
Eden
Haha, thanks for asking. You might be able to when the time comes...
Eden
But for now, please press on. May you leave beautiful rhythms on your trail.
Eden
To illuminate whatever you can.
Eden
To take whatever you can.
Eden
To enjoy all the wealth and brilliance this world covets.
Eden
Such
Eden
is the signet of [Gold].
Granting Signets 1[]
Eden
I'll remember this moment forever. It's an epic of truth-seeking.
Granting Signets 2[]
Eden
If I write something for you, should it be an aria?
Granting Signets 3[]
Eden
Take this humble gift, my friend. You've earned it.
Granting Signets 4[]
Eden
Are you alright, my friend? If you need something, just ask me.
Granting Signets 5[]
Eden
Sometimes, it's nice to stop for a moment and appreciate the view. It makes your journey easier.
Granting Signets 6[]
Eden
If you're tired, just return to the lobby and take a break. We can have a chat.
Granting Signets 7[]
Eden
The old age and the old glories have turned to dust. I hope the answers you seek can free your age from the same fate.
Granting Signets 8[]
Eden
I sang for my audience and they repaid me with applause. Now I give this Signet to you, hoping for your triumphant return.
Granting Signets 9[]
Eden
You know, Ellie talk to me about you all the time. She's wondering whose Signets you like better.
Granting Signets 10[]
Eden
If you run into Kalpas or Kevin, please forgive their bluntness. That's how men are. Of course, Su is an exception.
Granting Signets 11[]
Eden
I've been on many stages, but on this stage of truth-seeking, you play the leading role.
Granting Signets 12[]
Eden
If you find Ellie overwhelmingly enthusiastic, fear not, that's just how she is.
Granting Signets 13[]
Eden
Have faith in your light and the darkness before you shall perish.
Granting Signets 14[]
Eden
I admire the opera singers who labored to project their voice and I admire you for seeking the answers all by yourself.
Granting Signets 15[]
Eden
Art mirrors reality and hopes for a better world. I can understand why people stopped singing. They lost hope.
Granting Signets 16[]
Eden
There are a lot more lies than truths out there. Try hard to tell them apart, my friend.
Granting Signets 17[]
Eden
Wealth can be squandered by one but put to good use by another. I hope this Signet can help you, my friend.
Granting Signets 18[]
Eden
We meet again, my friend. I was just thinking about a tune that suited your style.
Granting Signets 19[]
Eden
If you are shopping at Felis's Shop, you can bring her some shiny stuff and she might give you a discount.
Granting Signets 20[]
Eden
The truth of the past was indeed buried here, but... I'm worried it might not be the one you seek.
Granting Signets 21[]
Eden
The wisdom and art of the past have all turned to dust. It saddens me every time I think of this.
Granting Signets 22[]
Eden
If you're in the mood for old stories, I'll be waiting for you in the courtyard.
Granting Signets 23[]
Eden
My song has ended with my era. May your future be sung forever.
Granting Signets 24[]
Eden
I love watching your fighting moves. It's like an elegant dance.
Singer's Memory 1[]
Eden
Hi, Miss Raiden. How is your journey so far?
Mei
It's fine.
Eden
Every time I see you, it reminds me of the past.
Eden
You remind me of myself when I was young. The pride, the confidence, and the resolve.
Eden
Back then, I just had my debut and I didn't even know if I would get another chance to perform. It's been so long.
Mei
...I thought your career took off instantly.
Eden
Ha, how so? Competition with peers, exploitation by my seniors, and my manager betraying me... The list goes on.
Eden
But music doesn't lie, and neither does a standing ovation.
Eden
I always believed no one could ignore my brilliance as long as I kept improving.
Mei
...Thanks. I'll keep that in mind.
Eden
No need to be so polite, Miss Raiden.
Eden
I'm just telling you my story, and you're a great listener.
Mei
I'd love to hear more of your stories, Miss Eden.
Eden
Thank you, Miss Raiden.
Eden
Should you need my assistance, feel free to ask. I wish you a pleasant journey.
Singer's Memory 2[]
Mei
We meet again, Eden.
Eden
Miss Raiden, you're back.
Eden
Please don't hesitate to ask if you need anything.
Eden
In this garden, I have everything, only it means nothing to me now.
Mei
......
Mei
Thank you, Eden. You're one of the few Flame-Chasers that are... approachable.
Eden
Do you have difficulties talking to them?
Mei
... That's an understatement.
Eden
Understandable, Miss Raiden. I knew it was against your intention...
Eden
But everyone here had their most treasured thing taken away by Honkai.
Eden
The heart-wrenching pain poisoned the soul. Not everyone can accept their life's work going down the drain.
Mei
I can relate to that, but...
Eden
You saw many brave souls who rose up from grief and stayed strong, right?
Eden
The thing is, there's a substantial difference between "it's not the end of the road yet" and "all is lost".
Eden
As for me... since people deemed me the symbol of our time, I had to rise and fall along with it.
Eden
The curtain call always comes, and Honkai only accelerated it.
Eden
But even if the end is destined, we cannot force everyone to gladly embrace it, right?
Singer's Memory 3[]
Eden
Miss Raiden, care for a drink?
Eden raised her goblet, smiling.
Eden
It's brewed from Violet Helen, a special grape species from Mu. Wine made from it tastes smoother.
Mei
Thanks, but I never drink.
Eden
Is that so? Hmm...
Eden
Indeed, even the finest wine is harmful to the human body. Yours is a healthy way of life.
Eden raised her goblet and drank up.
Eden
But people still like to drink. That's what wine is for - to exchange permanent body damage for a moment of satisfaction.
Eden turned the goblet in her hand as old memories floated up.
Then she handed the goblet to Mei.
Eden
Take this as a small gift, Miss Raiden.
Mei
It's too expensive...
Eden
Don't mind that. People gave me more than I could possibly consume.
Eden
And Miss Raiden, please take a sip of wine when you feel like it.
Eden
It can send you to a sweet dream of the glorious past and offer you a moment of respite... at least for me.
Singer's Memory 4[]
Mei
Eden, a certain question once floated up my mind.
Mei
And I thought it was rude to ask you.
Eden
Is it so? Worry not, my friend. Time has long run out on me, and there's nothing that can offend me now.
Mei
You once said... it was Honkai that drove you off the stage, but it seems to me your voice was never taken away from you.
Mei
ThingThing may have been different, but even amid the chaos of war, art can still shine and give people strength.
Eden
You're right, Miss Raiden.
Eden
In a desperate world, art can survive and encourage whoever is still breathing.
Eden
But... Miss Raiden, have you ever listened to music created under such circumstances?
Eden
During a disaster, it's more of a tool than art, and that goes against my creative philosophy.
Mei
Creative philosophy?
Eden
Art is for its own sake, and it shouldn't be weaponized to fight reality.
Eden
Bringing hope to the mass... I'd rather achieve with my hands than my singing voice.
Singer's Memory 5[]
Eden
Wanna take a break, my friend?
Mei
Thank you for your kindness, Eden.
Mei
As far as I know, many things in the Previous Era were passed down to my time.
Mei
Then... what about your works? Did they somehow survive?
Eden
I don't know, and I never asked any visitor about this.
Mei
I thought artists were all sensitive about this.
Eden
Because we all know the answer, right?
Eden
Art has never played an essential role in the survival of humanity, so it's destined to die away.
Eden
But, Miss Raiden, please look this way...
Eden lifted her head only to find the night sky she used to say was no more.
Eden
Ah... it's a shame we don't have the stars here.
Eden
But Miss Raiden, you should have looked up to the starry night sky sometimes, right?
Mei
Yeah, only less and less.
Eden
Ah... I can relate to that. Watching the stars... requiresrequires suitable companion.
Eden
But when we look up to the stars, they're not there anymore.
Eden
Most of them have long perished... the light our eyes catch is from tens of thousands of years ago.
Eden
But still, this never diminishes their brilliance.
Eden
The symbol of a time should fade away along with it. For me, the most brilliant starlight is seen during the downfall.
Mei
You.. are a lot more open-minded than many people I know.
Eden
Open-minded? Perhaps it's just hopelessness.
Eden
Of course, art from different times often share a lot in common. Though everything I created died with our era...
Eden
You'll still be able to see something similar in your own time.
Singer's Memory 6[]
Mei
Eden... I'm still curious. Why did you hand over the Golden Courtyard to Mobius?
Eden
Ah, Dr. Mobius... she does seem extreme on certain things, but don't be misled, my friend.
Eden
She's also a MANTIS fighting for humanity, just like the rest of us.
Eden
She is just... not very good at speaking her own mind. And not exactly as sociable as Ellie.
Mei
...
Mei
Did you know what she was preparing to use the Golden Courtyard for?
Eden
Of course, but that doesn't mean I support her decision.
Eden
Dr. Mobius... her insights far exceeded ours, and she was ahead of her time.
Eden
I believe she had foreseen our failure.
Eden
I too had an idea of what was in store for me, but it was just a hunch.
Mei
...
Eden
So I entrusted the Golden Courtyard to Dr. Mobius, or better put, entrusted it to her vision.
Eden
Everything in our time would eventually disperse like smoke.
Eden
But the Golden Courtyard would stand forever, waiting for our successors to seek the truth.
Eden
People such as yourself, Miss Raiden.
Singer's Memory 7[]
Eden kept her eyes elegantly closed and her fingers tapped to the rhythm of the music that played nearby.
The voice on the recording was silky smooth and the applause was thunderous.
Mei
Very beautiful voice.
Eden
Thank you for saying that.
Mei
People back then... were listening to vinyl records?
Eden
Ah, no, it's just my preference.
Eden
Compared with the digital 0s and 1s, I like music I can touch better.
Eden
It has memories etched into its veins and reminds me how my voice vibrated in the air back then.
Eden
This way I can still touch the vibrations and feel the audience's standing ovation.
Mei
Sounds romantic.
Eden
This record is yours if you like it.
Mei
...Huh?
Eden
It holds old memories for me, and I hope you can remember me for the world.
Mei
...I will.
Eden
Thank you, my friend. May this moment stay in your heart forever.
Singer's Memory 8[]
Eden stood there as usual. The sunset was reflected in her calm eyes.
She seemed immersed in the past and unaware of her guest.
Mei
...
Eden
Uh... Miss Raiden?
Eden
Sorry... have you been here long?
Mei
Not really. I just didn't want to interrupt you.
Eden
It's alright... I wasn't doing anything. There's nothing I have to do now.
Mei
But... somehow, I still feel like I'm about to get on stage any minute now.
Mei
I can feel your anticipation.
Eden
Maybe it's just that old habits die hard.
Eden
Just like you, Miss Raiden. You're always ready for the next battle, right?
Mei
...When facing Honkai, I think it's necessary. And to be honest, I find how relaxed you are... a bit unusual given the circumstances.
Eden
I look nothing like a soldier, right?
Mei
Ah, that's not what I meant. I just... find it hard to picture how you fight.
Eden
Hmm, I understand. In my first days as a MANTIS, even I felt deeply confused.
Eden
The Honkai Beast genes I received were powerful, but I didn't have a lot of battle experience like Kevin or Ellie.
Eden
Some said the battlefield was like a stage for warriors, but for me back then, I thought the surgery was kind of a waste.
Eden
I knew there was something missing in me, like a song missing key chords, but I didn't know what it was.
Mei
That reminds me of my first days as a Valkyrie.
Eden
But very soon, I found the answer during one of my missions.
Mei
Is that so?
Eden
It was a combat trial mission for the newly developed Divine Key. I was assigned to assist another soldier.
Eden
The test data we extracted far exceeded researchers' expectation, but somehow I felt something was amiss.
Mei
Something was amiss?
Eden
Yes, just like I can hear dissonant notes in a tune...
Eden
I felt there were also some elements of dissonance in the Divine Key that prevented it from unleashing its potential.
Eden
And I thought I might be able to bring out its full brilliance.
Eden
So I applied for another test of the Divine Key. Of course, I would lead the test.
Mei
And the result?
Eden
The result proved my instinct to be correct.
Eden
Maybe it was just dumb luck, or maybe... it resonated in a curious way with the Honkai Beast genes in me.
Eden
In my hand, it unleashed power far beyond what the previous test had shown.
Eden
Later, it became my favorite weapon.
Eden
The 9th Divine Key, Cosmic Harmony.
Singer's Memory 9[]
Mei
I had some idea about Active Honkai Reaction back then, but the form Mobius showed still shocked me.
Eden
Very imaginative, right?
Mei
... Sounds like you don't really object to this change?
Eden
I know it sounds unbelievable, but after joining the MOTHs, I never opposed anything.
Eden
There were a few times when I turned down something, but they're not the same. Besides, I have to say Mobius' new form is artistically inspiring.
Mei
... Speaking of this, I rarely hear you speak of the Honkai Beast that you merged with.
Eden
Hmm... Honkai Beast can be imaginative, but most of the time, they just look... crude.
Eden
So, at least in my memory, I only assumed that form a few times, including when I was alone and tried to confirm the form.
Eden
Of course... it went against my will and caused a great commotion. Some buildings were damaged, but fortunately, no one was hurt.
Mei
Commotion... was it caused by the destructive power?
Eden
I don't think so. In my mind, even though it's big in size, combat is not Varuna's strength.
Eden
And the reason is... its size is simply preposterous.
Singer's Memory 10[]
Eden
......
Eden
Where has it gone... how did I complete it back then?
Eden
Ah... you're here, Miss Raiden.
Mei
This sounds like a new tune.
Eden
Naturally, I do not wish to preform it unfinished. I was trying to capture an inspiration... to add another note.
Eden
Yet I'm dissatisfied.
Mei
Unfinished... you haven't given up writing music in the realm?
Eden
I haven't done it in a very long time.
Eden
This score has taken root in my heart due to its uniqueness. I completed it once, but not anymore.
Mei
I don't really get it, Eden... are you saying you completed it once, but forgot it later?
Eden
It's a piece inspired by the passing of a friend, but for years I've been unable to write another bar.
Eden
Miss Raiden, the era I lived in couldn't stimulate my senses further.
Eden
Su told me that he foresaw I'd finish this score after returning from the Land of the Final. Only... that memory didn't belong to me.
Eden
But I understand myself. When finished, its resplendence shall be too bright to last.
Mei
That's enticing. However, I've never heard you mention that you had engaged in the war against the Final Herrscher until now.
Eden
I'm involved, but perhaps not the way you imagined.
Eden
Whether we win or lose, someone should send the surviving soldiers home, right?
Chapter 1[]
About Myself 1[]
Mei
I've heard people say that you don't sing anymore.
Eden
Oh, really?
Eden
I do sing sometimes, but only when I'm alone.
Mei
Why not sing to others? I thought you'd enjoy an audience.
Eden
Hmm... perhaps because I found they've lost interest in art?
Eden
Can you imagine Kevin and Kalpas quietly enjoying the music and applauding at the end?
Mei
...No. But maybe others can.
Eden
Hmm, maybe, but it also depends on whether I'm in the mood.
Eden
Just like today is a perfect day for this tune.
Eden
When the Daffodils Bloomed, Act 3, Scene 2, Muse's Garden.
Eden
This one requires two more oboe players, along with a subtle flute presence.
Eden
The violins have to be made by Delvano with spruce from three centuries ago when the climate was humid and mild.
Mei
I've never heard these names before.
Eden
Ah, after all... they're ancient history now.
Mei
But I like it when you talk about these things. I can imagine what those times were like.
Eden
Thanks, Miss Raiden. Maybe one day I'll sing for you.
Mei
Looking forward to that.
About Myself 2[]
Mei
I heard you were a victim of the 7th Herrscher.
Eden
That's right.
Eden
At that moment I was in that stadium in Australia - I was there to witness everything when the stage went up in flames.
Eden
That's when I knew the world as I knew it had ended.
Eden
The flames were like divine retribution from ancient legends, devouring everything and leaving only fear.
Eden
You know what, Mei, I used to believe that art could deliver salvation for humanity.
Eden
But the fear born out of the fire... it was more powerful than any joy I could ever bring to my audience.
Eden
...
Eden toyed with the goblet and looked at her reflection.
Eden
I should have died then. It was the end of our world. But I lived... in a world that no longer needs me.
Mei
Sorry for bringing up sad memories.
Eden
No, don't be, Miss Raiden. The fire of the past has long been extinguished.
Eden
And I... I just miss the stage occasionally, that's all.
Eden
After all, the song I never got a chance to finish was my favorite.
About Myself 3[]
Mei
Eden, can I ask you a question?
Eden
Sure, my friend.
Mei
I don't understand why you would join the MOTHs and become a MANTIS.
Mei
It's hard for me to connect this decision with your background.
Eden
You're right. I didn't know I'd set out on this path either.
Eden
I only learned of the existence of the MOTHs after the great fire in Australia.
Eden
I lost everything and was taken to their base as one of the survivors.
Eden
There I received treatment and support for a long time, and I got to know some of the MOTHs soldiers.
Mei
That's when you met Elysia, right?
Eden
Yes, she was the first friend I made there. The first one that asked me to join them.
Eden
And I didn't turn her down.
Mei
...Why?
Eden
Because I realized something.
Eden
The singer Eden died that day in the fire, along with the rest of the old world. Her starlight had gone out.
Eden
But as a MOTH, Eden could still shine bright in the world.
Eden
While I'm still alive, I'll live my life to the fullest tiltil the last moment - that's what I told myself.
Eden
So I became a MOTH and participated in the MANTIS program.
Mei
...Impressive.
Eden
Maybe. Even Ellie was shocked when she learned I was to become a MANTIS.
Mei
Hard to imagine someone would accept the surgery voluntarily.
Eden
But I couldn't allow myself to stand idle. I couldn't watch the light of Eden die.
Eden
So before undergoing the surgery, I asked her if I could choose the Honkai Beast to be used for Fusion myself.
Mei
You could do that?
Eden
No, normally you couldn't.
Eden
The surgery had to factor in the recipient's physical attributes and how they matched the Honkai Beast genes.
Eden
But if there were multiple matches... Ellie said the doctor would give me a choice.
Mei
So... what did you choose?
Eden
I said to her: "if there's a choice."
Eden
"Choose the most dazzling one for me."
About Elysian Realm 1[]
Mei
Whether it's this hall or the Elysian Realm, I find them so spectacular every time I see them.
Eden
The same as everyone who came before.
Mei
Hard to imagine there is such a massive space inside. Was it here in your time?
Eden
Yes, it served as the Flame-Chasers' convention hall, but it had a different name back then.
Mei
It wasn't called the Elysian Realm?
Eden
It was given that name later. At first, it was called the Golden Courtyard.
Mei
The Golden Courtyard? Does it have anything to do with the "Gold" in your title?
Eden
Oh, it's like this, my friend.
Eden
The original Golden Courtyard, and everything you can see right now.
Eden
I bought them.
About Elysian Realm 2[]
Mei
I still can't believe it.
Eden
It's nothing. People over-complimented me and paid me more than I needed.
Eden
Singing, dancing, and acting... I did these things because I wanted to.
Eden
It may sound conceited, but the stars shine not because they wish to catch people's eyes. They were just born this way.
Mei
I like the way you think.
Eden
Thank you, my friend. I can see your glow too.
Eden
And I can tell it will soon grow dazzling.
About Elysian Realm 3[]
Mei
Eden, you said this Golden Courtyard once belonged to you, right?
Eden
That's right, Miss Raiden.
Mei
But somehow... I feel some furnishings are not quite your style.
Eden
Oh, very keen observation.
Eden
Those belong to the other owner of the Golden Courtyard.
Mei
Elysia?
Eden
No, Ellie merely gave it a new name.
Eden
The other owner is Dr. Mobius. I gifted this place to her.
About Kevin 1[]
Eden
Miss Raiden, I heard it was Kevin who sent you here, right?
Mei
Yes, he said I'd find the answers here.
Mei
But... I feel he has kept many things from me and the people of my era.
Eden
Hmm, I can understand him. He was born a warrior and always insists on carrying everything on his shoulders.
Eden
But that might not be the best solution, and some people do feel sorry for him.
About Kevin 2[]
Eden
That's... the flame Kevin has always kept by his side.
Mei
Hmm, he gave it to me as some sort of warning.
Eden
It's too beautiful to be a warning, don't you think?
Mei
Maybe... but that's Kevin's style.
Eden
Kevin... he could have become the fire that lights up the world, but he didn't.
Eden
He chose to become a moth chasing the fire instead.
About Apparel 1[]
Mei
Eden, I have a question.
Eden
Go ahead, Miss Raiden.
Mei
Are you wearing... your stage costume?
Eden
Ah, no, it's a solid combat suit. But I did incorporate some stage elements in the design.
Mei
Did you design all the combat suits for the Flame-Chasers?
Eden
Mostly. Girls typically adopted my designs, and the boys didn't care that much. Some preferred their original look.
Eden
What do you think?
Mei
Very good taste.
Eden
Thanks. Let me design a dress for you someday.
Mei
You're too kind...
Eden
But of course, I won't force you.
Eden
I just can't help it. I see a pretty girl and I want to dress her up.
Eden
Relax, my friend, trust my skill.
About Art 1[]
Mei
Eden, you were once an artist, right? I have a question for you.
Eden
I'm not sure I lived up to that title, but sure, what's your question?
Mei
How did you feel when you found people of my time did not appreciate art anymore?
Eden
Hmm... answering this question takes some thought.
Eden
Art mirrors reality but also expresses hope for a better world. It gives a voice to people's thoughts.
Eden
When the world is ravaged by Honkai, I'm afraid people can't afford the luxury of tending to their spiritual world.
Eden
It's heartbreaking, but it can't be helped.
About Music 1[]
Eden
♪~
Mei
...
Eden was casually humming a tune and didn't seem to notice your approach.
💬
Keep listening.
💬
Call to her.
< Choosing either option results in an extra dialogue. >
< If [Keep listening.] was chosen: >
Eden
♪~
Mei
...
Mei
(Better not disturb her.)
< The episode will then end there. >
< If [Call to her.] was chosen: >
Mei
Eden.
Eden
...Huh? Oh, Miss Raiden.
Eden
Sorry, I didn't see you coming.
Mei
Don't be. It's a great melody.
Eden
Thanks. It's called The Chickadee Carrying a Branch, the most popular part of the opera The Death of the Nightcap King.
Mei
Sounds like an interesting opera.
Eden
Hmm, the Mu continent used to be prosperous both materially and spiritually. We had a lot of interesting operas.
Eden
I can find you a collection of them if you like, such as Three Crabs Roam the Underwater World and The Pumpkin Kingdom.
Mei
That's great. I'm curious to learn more about your time.
Eden
It was a golden age of civilization, and I'm afraid there won't be a better time... ever.
About Music 2[]
Mei
Eden, your music seems to fall into the classical genre. Is that your favorite style?
Eden
Hmm, yes. Classical music stands the test of time and never loses its charm.
Eden
I always think a musician has a responsibility to their audience.
Eden
So I chose carefully what to sing. I hoped my music brought not only sensual pleasure but also inspiration.
Mei
Do you think your audience was able to appreciate that?
Eden
As long as your expression is sincere, there will always be listeners.
About Mei 1[]
Eden
Hi, Miss Raiden.
Mei
Hi, Eden.
Eden
You seem tired... is everything okay?
Mei
Not too bad. I knew the path wasn't going to be easy.
Eden
Hmm, come on, take these.
Mei
Huh? Are you sure?
Eden
It's alright, Miss Raiden. It brings me joy if they can be of the slightest help to you.
Mei
Thank you...
Eden
Don't push yourself too hard.
About the Superstar 1[]
Eden
Tell me, Miss Raiden, do you still have star entertainers in your time?
Mei
Yes, but only in some relatively peaceful and culturally developed cities.
Mei
But I've never seen anyone who could match your popularity.
Eden
Thank you for saying that, Miss Raiden.
Eden
A lot of artists sharing popularity is also a great thing. The important thing is that you still have art in your lives.
About the Superstar 2[]
Mei
When you were a star, you must have had special treatment everywhere you went, right?
Eden
Uh, I guess so.
Eden
When I went on a tour, there would be a crew to handle my needs. Sometimes I'd be invited to stay in a royal palace.
Mei
Sounds nice.
Eden
Yeah, I think of the old times very often.
Eden
But I don't long for the luxurious life I was afforded. I just feel sad about the palaces and art, not buried by the Honkai.
About Elysia 1[]
Mei
Eden, do you find Elysia trustworthy?
Eden
Uh, that's a tricky question, my friend.
Eden
Ellie rarely lies, and even if she does, she'd tell you right away. Like a joke between friends.
Eden
But she does keep a lot of secrets... from you, me, and everyone else.
Mei
That's why I can't trust her.
Eden
You just don't know her well, my friend.
Eden
Given time, you'll see Ellie loves everyone in the world and treats them all with sincerity.
Eden
That's the path she chose... until the very end.
About Elysia 2[]
Mei
Eden, you seem to be very close with Elysia.
Eden
Yeah, we go way back. We knew each other before I became a MANTIS.
Eden
She... she's an interesting one.
Eden
She's easy to see through, because she's actually very sincere.
Eden
But she has a mysterious side too, because you don't know what's behind her sincerity.
About Elysia 3[]
Eden
Miss Raiden, did something happen between you and Ellie?
Mei
How did you know?
Eden
Ellie visited me and talked nonstop about you.
Mei
She came to me to "test" me, and I think I passed.
Eden
Oh, I see. That's a relief.
Eden
Don't be alarmed. It's just Ellie being Ellie. She doesn't mean any harm.
Mei
But was the test really necessary?
Eden
In her eyes, yes. But it also means your relationship has reached the next level.
Eden
Congrats, my friend. You're one step closer to the truth you seek.
About Elysia 4[]
Eden
Looks like you've beaten Ellie once again, Miss Raiden.
Mei
Can you tell her not to test me anymore?
Eden
Haha, I'm afraid she won't listen.
Eden
Seems to me she enjoys losing to you.
About Su 1[]
Eden
Miss Raiden.
Mei
What is it, Eden?
Eden
Nothing, I was just thinking... maybe I annoyed you by sharing all those old memories.
Eden
I hope I didn't bore you.
Mei
Not at all. I love hearing about your past.
Eden
Really? That's great. Only you and Su are patient enough to listen to my stories now.
Mei
Su?
Eden
Yeah, he would quietly listen to everything I said and never interrupt.
Mei
Are you sure he didn't fall asleep?
About Felis 1[]
Mei
Eden, I think I just saw a strange store in the Elysian Realm.
Eden
Ah, you mean Felis's Shop?
Mei
Felis?
Eden
That's right. She's our partner who loves to collect all kinds of things. Everything you saw in the store is part of her collection.
Mei
But she seems to be absent.
Eden
Oh, she might be off collecting new items, or just taking a nap somewhere.
Eden
After all, it's not like the Elysian Realm has visitors every day.
Mei
I see...
Eden
But relax, you'll see her later.
Eden
When she returns, she'll be ecstatic to find out so many items were sold.
About Felis 2[]
Eden
Hi, Miss Raiden, I see you've visited Felis's Shop.
Mei
Yeah, I found a lot of useful stuff there, but nothing was cheap.
Eden
Haha, that's how Felis does business. She's confident about what she sells and her prices are rarely negotiable.
Eden
But between you and me, I can tell you she likes shiny stuff.
Eden
Collect some shiny things and bring them to her, maybe she'll give you a discount.
Mei
Really?
Eden
Hmm, last time I gave her a small diamond and she let me pick anything from her store.
Mei
...I think she got the better end of the bargain anyway.
About Kalpas 1[]
Mei
Eden, do you know how to get along with Kalpas?
Eden
Uh... to be honest, I'm not really sure.
Mei
Even Eden...
Eden
I tried to sing or play music for him but it didn't work.
Eden
His soul can't be soothed with art. Only in battle can he find peace.
Mei
Seems like it...
Eden
But there's nothing wrong with that, really.
Eden
Just like how you must listen to a piece of music to understand its beauty.
Eden
Only those who've fought alongside Kalpas can truly understand him.
About Mobius 1[]
Eden
Miss Raiden, you have met Dr. Mobius, right?
Mei
Yeah, she's creepy.
Mei
Talking to her is like a snake slithering on your skin.
Eden
Ah, I understand how it feels.
Mei
Have you experienced it too?
Eden
She does that to everyone she's interested in.
Eden
But her research is beyond good or evil.
Eden
Without her, the MOTHs wouldn't have lasted, and neither would the Elysian Realm.
About Sakura 1[]
Eden
I heard you met Sakura, Miss Raiden.
Mei
Yes, she's as sharp as a blade.
Eden
She was already a battle-tested warrior long before joining the MOTHs.
Eden
But somehow, I feel you and her share something in common.
Mei
Huh?
Eden
You both have a soldier's determination but also a gentle heart for people you care about. I can tell.
Mei
Sakura... she's also like this?
Eden
You'll find that out in time. Her heart is even softer and more vulnerable than we imagined.
About Sakura 2[]
Eden
You seem to be familiar with the combat style of Setsuna.
Mei
Yes, it's very unique.
Eden
Indeed, I always feel Sakura's battle moves are an elegant dance.
Mei
I agree.
Eden
Subduing your enemy within a split-second, just like a night-blooming Cereus.
Eden
That fighting style is almost a form of art.
About Sakura 3[]
Eden
That's... a forget-me-not?
Mei
Yes, Sakura gave me this, but it somehow makes me feel sorrowful.
Eden
Sakura... she lived in the shadow and saw much that she shouldn't have seen.
Mei
But she didn't submit to the dark side and her gentleness remained.
Eden
Yeah, I admire her for that too. Just chat with her for a minute and you know she's still a kind girl.
Eden
However... I can feel the foundation of her kindness is slowly being eroded by Honkai.
Eden
I just hope what has supported her so far will stay strong forever...
Chapter 2[]
About Raven 1[]
Mei
Hey Eden, seems like you talk with Raven quite a bit?
Eden
I do. Is she a friend of yours, Miss Raiden?
Mei
Uh... I guess so.
Eden
Miss Raven... she's an excellent fighter, and she's also funny and charming. A rare combination.
Mei
Yeah, I know.
Mei
So, Eden, when she first came here, did she accept your Signets?
Eden
Uh... how do I put this. Although I wanted to meet with Miss Raven, Mobius seemed to have developed a strong interest in her.
Eden
So much of an interest that I never even had an opportunity to introduce myself to her.
Mei
But Raven said that you helped her complete her trial?
Eden
Ah, it's like this. At that time, Raven staunchly rejected Mobius's offer.
Eden
As a result, there was a conflict between them that changed the whole atmosphere of the realm for the worst.
Eden
And I just helped rescue Raven from her predicament.
Mei
... I see.
Eden
Later, Miss Raven would occasionally come to the Golden Courtyard to chat with me, or bring some works of art from the current era to share with me.
Mei
Huh? Works of art?
Eden
Yeah, there were oil paintings, gems, miniature statues, things like that. Miss Raven said they were all collected during her missions.
Eden
To be honest, they were all very different than art of the previous era, except for the gems. But they did have their own unique beauty.
Eden
When I saw that art was thriving in the current era, I felt a sense of relief.
Mei
...
Mei
(Raven... I doubt she would have brought these things to Eden just so she could appraise their value.)
About Myself 4[]
Mei
Thanks for the record you gave me, Miss Eden.
Mei
Your voice... has a soothing power that can help me relax.
Eden
Thank you, Miss Raiden. That's what it's for, and it's my pleasure.
Mei
Vinyl records... even in our era, there are many music fans who prefer them.
Mei
Miss Eden, I noticed something very strange.
Eden
Huh?
Mei
From what I know, the advancement of the Previous Era's civilization... seems to be different than what I imagined.
Mei
I thought it would be more developed and futuristic compared to our age. Almost like sci-fi.
Mei
But now it seems... the technological advancement was limited to ways of fighting Honkai.
Mei
And in other areas... it was a lot more like the age I come from than I expected.
Eden
Uh... as you can see, Miss Raiden, I'm not a fan of technological achievements.
Eden
But I can understand why you were surprised.
Eden
Honkai... it brought us never ending war, and we would only be able to build a future after ending the war.
Mei
Which is to say... at a certain point in time, the world of the Previous Era became a wartime society.
Eden
Yeah, we were all forced to sit in a war machine from which no one could escape.
Eden
We were forced to listen to its mournful cries before it collapsed, and witnessed everyone we knew falling from it.
Eden
Life was beautiful, but it slipped between our fingers.
Eden
As for the similarities you mentioned... I'm not surprised.
Eden
Even though we're tens of thousands of years apart, we still share some of the fundamental traits of humankind.
Eden
And the existence of Project Ember must have contributed to that.
Mei
(Project Ember...)
Eden
But... even I ask myself why the real Eden would choose to follow this plan.
Eden
On the eve of our civilization's demise, what changed Eden's mind?
Eden
Or... maybe she trusted her decision to a close friend?
About Kevin 3[]
Eden
Although, he has poor taste...ortaste...or let's just say there's room for improvement.
Elysia
Don't say that, Eden.
Elysia
Back then, Kevin was slowly but surely turning into an ice block, but he did play his part.
Elysia
When I was away, he organized all the team building activities, right? He can be nice.
Eden
Ellie... I don't think you're aware of the activities Kevin organized.
Elysia
Uh... No, I'm not.
Eden
I was a new member and I thought it was a tradition, so I never turned down his invitations.
Elysia
Uh... I should have told you earlier. So what happened?
Eden
...Nothing more than ten soldiers having noodles in a meeting room. At least ten times.
Elysia
Meeting room... noodles... haha...
About Betrayal 1[]
Eden
What's wrong, Miss Raiden? You seem troubled.
Mei
...
Mei
It's Mobius.
Eden
Ah, she must have put you up to another tough task.
Eden
But it's alright. She rarely forces anything on others If it bothers you, you can simply say no.
Mei
No, that's not what I meant.
Mei
I heard her say something shocking.
Mei
She called Elysia a traitor.
Eden
Traitor...
Eden
In my eyes, Ellie was never a traitor, but to Dr. Mobius... maybe she was.
Mei
Huh?
Eden
And... to put things in perspective, everyone here can be called a traitor.
Eden
Some betrayed their faith. Some betrayed their lives. And some betrayed the very existence of humanity.
Eden
It's the same for me.
Mei
...
Eden
I betrayed... the future.
About Raven 2[]
Eden
Can I ask you a question, Miss Raven?
Raven
Go ahead, Eden.
Eden
I want to know how your life has changed since you became friends with a Herrscher.
Raven
Oh, you mean Mei? Nothing has changed.
Raven
Of course, when she first joined World Serpent, I was curious about some things.
Raven
When I went on missions with her, would it be a thunderstorm all the time? Would my hair stand on end from the static?
Raven
And... when she was snoring, would it summon a thunderbolt from the sky?
Eden
Haha.
Raven
But none of these things happened.
Raven
Her personality hasn't changed much since she became a Herrscher. She still has a short temper, and still makes delicious food. She's just a normal girl.
Eden
It seems you really care about this friend of yours, Miss Raven.
Raven
Friend? I wouldn't go that far. She won't let me ride her dragon, or use her electric charge, or even let me touch her horns...
Mei
...Hey, I can hear you.
Chapter 3[]
About Felis 3[]
Eden
Miss Raiden, may I ask you a question?
Mei
By all means, Eden.
Eden
The horns on your forehead... are they ornamental?
Mei
Uh... no. They're... some kind of side-effect from when I became a Herrscher.
Eden
Oh, I see.
Eden
Something similar used to be popular in the Mu entertainment scene, and I thought people of your time shared the same taste.
Eden
Sorry for asking about this, but it did bother me for a long time.
Mei
It's nothing.
Mei
From what you said, I feel Felis would have a great career in the show business.
Eden
Haha, I agree. Maybe we can teach her how to sing sometime.
About Raven 3[]
Eden
Ah, Miss Raiden... Long time no see.
Mei
Eden, you're drunk again.
Eden
Miss Raiden, congratulations... on getting what you want.
Mei
Huh?
Eden
Um... Did I... make the wrong guess?
Eden
Your voice rarely sounds so cheerful... like you've found a long-lost friend or a kindred spirit.
Mei
......
Eden
If I'm mistaken... Miss Raiden, I'll drink this glass up... as a punishment.
Eden
Ah... This glass of wine from Miss Raven... is simply irresistible...
Eden was holding a successor's memory. Mei had seen a similar wine glass back at Raven's.
Mei
Raven? You've been in that hall, did you see where she was going?
Eden
Oh... Of course... she was... going deeper into the realm... I remember... Ellie was there...
Mei
Raven and... Elysia?
Eden
Don't worry, Miss Raiden. Ellie will keep Miss Raven from harm.
Eden
Well then... Here's to Ellie and Miss Raven...
Mei
... Eden, you really should stop. You're drunk.
Eden
......
It was rare for Eden to pause. She then swayed her glass gently as she stared down at the whirlpool inside.
Eden
Miss Raiden, did you know? In that bygone era... I had tasted the finest wines the world could offer.
Eden
This glass... Indeed, it is excellent... But it pales in comparison with the finest...
Eden
Yet somehow, I cannot put it down...
Eden
It is tempting me to drink, to want... the tastes that can only be found in the new world.
Mei
......
Mei
(Raven and Elysia are together? I have a bad feeling about this...)
About the Deep End 1[]
Eden
A pitch-black space akin to a prison?
Eden
Miss Raiden, if I'm not mistaken, that prison holds a gentle and mysterious lady.
Mei
You're right, she's gentle and mysterious... kind of.
Eden
Then it seems you intruded into her residence - the Deep End.
Mei
That means... she's Aponia.
Mei
Many have told me of her, but the way I see it, the real Aponia is a different person.
Eden
Miss Raiden, differences are inevitable.
Eden
Our impressions mostly stem from our memories, and memories are the most subjective.
Eden
To illustrate, Kalpas and I see Miss Raiden as two entirely different individuals.
Mei
... Yeah.
Eden
So I may not be able to provide an informative description of who Aponia really is.
Eden
Like I said, she's a gentle, mysterious, and... dangerous lady. These disparate sides coexist in her.
Mei
I understand you, and I experienced her gentle and dangerous sides...
Mei
And unlike Mobius, I didn't feel any malice in her... only danger.
Mei
......
Mei
Eden, do you know the way into the Deep End? I want to see her again.
Eden
I'm sorry, but I'm unable to help. The Deep End is home to Aponia alone, and only she can access that place freely.
Eden
But if you insist, Kalpas and Ellie... may be able to help.
Eden
After all, they know the Deep End and Aponia much better.