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Signets[]
Granting Signets 1[]
Vill-V
There it is. That's the expression I want to see. You probably also noticed, right? True shock is the only thing that can't be faked.
Granting Signets 2[]
Vill-V
Next time, I'll introduce you to some other versions of "me". I cannot... explain the "helix" to you all by myself.
Granting Signets 3[]
Vill-V
There's no trick that will allow you to succeed 100% of the time. But if I had to give you a tip, it would be to give up on things that are impossible before anyone else does, and you can't let them know you are giving up.
Granting Signets 4[]
Vill-V
That's right, it's me again. The youngest master of the Helixcraft, the inventor of the Kevin Killer, the Wizard King of the dusk era, the one who looks down upon the stars! And let me remind you again, don't say my name too quickly.
Granting Signets 5[]
Vill-V
Every backup plan needs a backup plan... Wait, that's not right. The backup plan for the backup plan also needs a backup plan...
Granting Signets 6[]
Vill-V
Sure, I haven't been to battle "too many" times, so I can't share any helpful experiences. Elysia has an interesting analog for this... Umm, but it isn't very polite.
Granting Signets 7[]
Vill-V
Take it easy, we can put an end to every problem! Or at least the problem can put an end to us.
Granting Signets 8[]
Vill-V
My goal is simple: to trick everyone all the time. Someone has done it before, so of course, I can do it too.
Granting Signets 9[]
Vill-V
Even if it's your own body, you need a countermeasure in place, let alone other matters. People can't trust themselves anymore these days, eh?
Granting Signets 10[]
Vill-V
If I must say, I did try to create something that could go against the third Herrscher. Oh... but it is only an embarrassing prototype now. Are you interested in it?
Granting Signets 11[]
Vill-V
We meet again! Is there anything you need help with? If you do... I'm sure you can work it out!
Granting Signets 12[]
Vill-V
Look closely. I mean, look even more closely. Those arrogant people who think they know the truth have the most interesting expression when they see what's behind the curtains.
Granting Signets 13[]
Vill-V
Conventionality is a riddle the world bestowed upon humans. For me, it exists solely to be subverted.
Granting Signets 14[]
Vill-V
Wait a moment. I want to delete some data first... Hmm, how about removing Kevin from the Elysian Realm? It can be easily done. Would you like that?
Granting Signets 15[]
The "Expert" Vill-V
I want to refurbish some of your equipment... but unfortunately, I am clueless when it comes to ice weapons. The Key of Domination? Can I step away from my identity as a researcher?
Granting Signets 16[]
The "Expert" Vill-V
Use any weapon I give you with the utmost caution. After all, I'm responsible... for the three remaining cities.
Granting Signets 17[]
The "Expert" Vill-V
Your weapon reminded me of an idea I had before... Hmm, there's also that PRI-ARM that has been shelved for some time. What was it called again?
Granting Signets 18[]
The Great Magician Vill-V
Applauding is basic etiquette, alright? As for leaving before I announce the curtain call... you can try, of course, but the ramifications of your choice will be quite surprising, I promise.
Granting Signets 19[]
The Great Magician Vill-V
Ah... You are in luck! You made it in time for the prelude. Don't take a seat yet, let us transcend our imaginations.
Fool's Memory 1[]
Vill-V
Yo! You're back!
Vill-V
We're friends. so sit anywhere you like!
Mei
Friends? We've only met once.
Vill-V
Huh?
Vill-V
......
Vill-V
Hmm... I thought I had already befriended you. I shouldn't have hoped for the other mes to socialize.
Mei
The other mes... You have a split personality as well?
Vill-V
You know people like that? It's an interesting take.
Vill-V
It's a supernatural power that wasn't explained in our era, to be exact.
Vill-V
Let me think... it's complicated.
Vill-V
First things first, the Vill-V in front of you is long dead. Dead for 50,000 years.
Mei
Isn't that the case with most people in the realm?
Vill-V
Oh, right. What if I put it this way? This body belonged to a person named Vill-V, whose life was taken by the Meta-Morph surgery.
Vill-V
But miraculously... she attained the powers of a MANTIS.
Vill-V
Within a radius of five meters, the consciousness of all who approached her would be seized by her body and become one of her "personalities".
Vill-V
I was absorbed because of work, but thanks to that, I became the first to master this power, and saved this body from turning into a junkyard.
Vill-V
Wait, I'm not saying I'm junk!
Vill-V
Anyway, whether passively or actively, this body now accommodates countless consciousnesses!
Vill-V
Yeah! Have you heard of the quote, "My name is Legion, for we are many?" That sums it up.
Mei
A MANTIS can do that? What about those who had their mind seized?
Vill-V
They die on the spot... not really! Living in another body counts as living. They're a lively bunch.
Mei
And you can still use this power?
Vill-V
Yes, and as I wish! If you want to take a look inside, be my guest!
Mei
......
Mei
(Seize... was that really the case?)
Fool's Memory 2[]
Mei
You said you were seized by this body at work...
Mei
You were already a member of the MOTHs?
Vill-V
Not just any member, but the head of the Engineering Department.
Vill-V
I am one of the earlier ones to join the Flame-Chasers, though it wasn't all that pleasant...
Mei
Like Kalpas?
Vill-V
Not quite... specifically, I was the one who detected the elusive MOTHs.
Vill-V
I had completed the Advanced Dynamics course in advance, so I looked into it as a way to pass the time. I didn't expect... it'd pay off.
Mei
You got the lowdown on the MOTHs when you were just a student?
Vill-V
MEI's more gifted, but I'm a genius in my own right... my vocation gave me an edge on her in infiltration and investigation.
Vill-V
When I was immature, I wanted to make a name for myself as the Beekeeper commanding thumb-sized drones.
Mei
What happened later?
Vill-V
I used my machines to fight them in disguise.
Vill-V
I'm not bragging when I say even Mobius... ate my dust quite a few times.
Mei
I'm not surprised. But the MOTHs should find out soon enough.
Vill-V
That was where it got ugly.
Vill-V
The MOTHs were extraordinary indeed. They immediately realized someone was behind it and began investigating. I revealed my identity and declared war on them.
Vill-V
After a protracted back-and-forth, I lost narrowly to an entire organization.
Vill-V
Of course... this also garnered their attention. After busting out a few times, they compromised and let me in the MOTHs.
Mei
Standing against an organization alone... was that necessary?
Vill-V
Oh, that... the reason was simple. I thought they caused the 2nd Eruption.
Vill-V
After all, Honkai activities disguised as accidents always involved the MOTHs in some way.
Vill-V
So I must destroy it.
Fool's Memory 3[]
The Great Magician Vill-V
My, aren't you my dearest fan? Welcome! But I'm not performing today.
Mei
You're... the first one I met.
The Great Magician Vill-V
It feels great to be remembered! Was my surprise that impressive?
Mei
I prefer not to be surprised.
The Great Magician Vill-V
Oops... there's still room for improvement. I won't let you down next time!
The Great Magician Vill-V
If I cannot astound people... it'd all be meaningless.
Mei
I see... you were a celebrated performer like Eden before joining the MOTHs.
The Great Magician Vill-V
A-ha?
Mei
I don't know how you seized this body, but you should play a role larger than a magician in the MOTHs.
The Great Magician Vill-V
Seize? Oh, that's what she told you.
The Great Magician Vill-V
Okay then. though I believe being mysterious would help my performances...
The Great Magician Vill-V
The truth is, what you see is not show magic, but true magic.
The Great Magician Vill-V
As for me... I'm not a MOTHs researcher. If anything... I'm a subject.
Mei
This is the truth?
The Great Magician Vill-V
Well then... what if I told you it's another manifestation of Honkai? Would you find that more plausible? Isn't your power as a Herrscher similar to it?
The Great Magician Vill-V
But it's alright. I'd love to show you if the situation allows.
Fool's Memory 4[]
Vill-V
My! Miss Mei, why are you milling around? Can't find the way out?
Mei
No, if I only sought inheritance, I'd be gone by now.
Mei
But before that, I need to know what's hidden in the Deep End - It's extremely likely to be an answer I'm seeking.
Vill-V
Is that so? Hahahaha...
Mei
Hmm?
Vill-V
For heaven's sake! Did you come all the way here to tell me this?
Vill-V
Or do you really not know... the person in front of you was responsible for building the Deep End?
Mei
What?
Vill-V
Oh... that explains. I need to be more specific about my title the next time I introduce myself.
Vill-V
You must've taken the Engineering Department for the Mechanical Development Department. right?
Mei
......
Vill-V
Bingo! Actually, it was architectural work rather than mechanical work that took up most of my time.
Vill-V
Building a fortress... building a shelter... these mattered much more to the masses.
Mei
Can I assume you know the most about the Deep End?
Vill-V
First of all, the reality and the realm are two places.
Vill-V
Have I told you I had broken out of prison many times? Therefore, my first task was to build a prison even I couldn't escape from.
Vill-V
I did everything I could to transform a Pacific island into an impenetrable prison.
Vill-V
It was called... P-21? It was a resort or something before the Honkai eruption. There were many seaside villas...
Vill-V
Oh? Where are you looking at? Trying to find someone?
Mei
Nothing... please go on.
Vill-V
That's all I know about the Deep End. After that... you've seen the people connected with that place, right?
Vill-V
We shape architecture, and architecture will shape us.
Vill-V
If you take the people who walked out of there as a reference, even I can't affirm what became of it. Who knows what they threw into it later?
Fool's Memory 5[]
......
Vill-V was standing at the center of the workshop, surrounded by strange machinery in operation, resembling an asterism.
Mei
......
The "Expert" Vill-V
Hey! I'm working! Who let you in?
The "Expert" Vill-V
Didn't anyone tell you to stay out in operating hours?
Mei
Stay out?
Mei
(Looks like it's someone else.)
Mei
I'm sorry, another you invited me to visit your place. I didn't know you'd disagree.
The "Expert" Vill-V
Ugh! I can totally guess who did it. A person can be too friendly. I thought she had learned her lesson the hard way.
The "Expert" Vill-V
I've got to remind her again.
Mei
You can communicate with one another?
The "Expert" Vill-V
We share a body so we can't hog in, can we? It's troublesome alright, she doesn't want to come out, and we don't know when direct communication will be restored...
Mei
Sounds like a high-maintenance relationship.
The "Expert" Vill-V
You can say that again... we get confused ourselves. Jumping between thinkings is a blessing and a curse... it's hard to tell.
As soon as she finshedfinshed, the machinery stopped humming.
The "Expert" Vill-V
Ah... right this second. You can go now.
Mei
......
The "Expert" Vill-V
Don't look at me that way, heiress, or I wouldn't have stopped to chat.
The "Expert" Vill-V
Where did the blueprint go? Next... I'll try pushing the "Destroy Kevin" button again.
Fool's Memory 6[]
Vill-V
How's it going? Do you need any help? If you do...
Vill-V
I'm sure you can work it out!
Mei
......
Mei
Splitting the mind - I've learned your true ability.
Vill-V
Oh... the situation has gotten quite grim. Don't sweat it. To keep things fresh, I used to tell every colleague a different version.
Vill-V
When I became a MANTIS, this was the task into which I put the most thought...
Vill-V
The result was... Mobius showed up everywhere during that time. The scariest part was she'd stare at me with glinting eyes.
Mei
So... why did you conceal on purpose?
Vill-V
Conceal? Sounds like a misunderstanding, Miss Mei.
Vill-V
Think about it carefully... down to the expression... seizing the mind of others and splitting the mind of your own... what's the difference?
Vill-V
Why must you know the principles? You're not gonna fight me...
Vill-V
Er... I suppose... not?
Mei
I'm not hostile toward you, Vill-V. I just don't have the time to solve puzzles.
Vill-V
Okay, okay... I'll try. Though to me... giving them what they want but not how they want it... is more fun.
Vill-V
You'd understand if you saw your own face.
Vill-V
Splitting the mind into separate partitions... does it sound boring?
Mei
I don't think so... and they may not be the same in expression as you said.
Mei
Splitting, unlike seizing, should have an upper limit.
Vill-V
You're acute, I'll give you that, but you got it wrong. Strictly speaking, I can split it into as many parts as I want.
Vill-V
Of course... then you'd be seeing an assortment of idiots. There's only so much mind to allocate.
Mei
How many parts did you split it into?
Vill-V
Eight, which is my current limit. I can't maintain genius-level standard if there's more.
Vill-V
I take it you've met a few?
Mei
Yes, I've met three, including you.
Vill-V
Oh... you've met them all. That's a feat.
Mei
All?
Vill-V
You heard me right. As for the rest of us... you can pretend they don't exist.
Vill-V
They're... kind of bad at communicating with people.
Fool's Memory 7[]
Mei
......
Mei
You're not working this time?
The "Expert" Vill-V
I need to unwind once in a while. Hoo, I'm getting too old for this.
The "Expert" Vill-V
You must be getting along with the other mes to be able to tell who I am at first glance.
Mei
Not really... but you're the only one to give off an air of depression.
Mei
But I think you can stop calling them "the other mes." Splitting up the mind doesn't make you a different person, right?
The "Expert" Vill-V
Someone told you, huh? I knew this was juvenile, but withholding information isn't always bad...
The "Expert" Vill-V
Must I reintroduce myself?
Mei
No need, I've heard your deeds. Even if you're not a Flame-Chaser, the fact you created the Divine Keys is impressive enough.
Mei
It seems that the MOTHs mostly value your thinking of a mechanic.
The "Expert" Vill-V
Oh! you've heard quite a lot about me.
The "Expert" Vill-V
You should've imagined having another persona do your job so you can have all the fun you want?
The "Expert" Vill-V
I'm the unlucky persona.
Mei
In other words... if you couldn't split the mind... the real Vill-V is the yous I've met combined?
The "Expert" Vill-V
It's not that simple. As you can see, each partition specializes in an area, so changes do occur.
The "Expert" Vill-V
And... we joined as the engineer. The jerk splitting the mind forced everything work-related on me.
Mei
Despite the complaints... you're widely regarded as outstanding.
The "Expert" Vill-V
That's another matter. Emotion and responsibility are irrelevant. You can't function properly if you mix them up.
The "Expert" Vill-V
Unfortunately, from the 6th Divine Key onward, I was still their maker, but I lost the leadership.
Mei
No longer in charge? The MOTHs didn't reach a consensus?
The "Expert" Vill-V
Not quite... it's just they overgeneralized my previous attempts.
Fool's Memory 8[]
Mei
I'm curious about how the partitions allot time for body use.
Mei
I don't think l've seen them all.
Vill-V
They normally appear when necessary... You've met only three of them? Me, the magician, the mechanic... anyone else?
Mei
Just you three. You said the others were bad at communicating, but you didn't say that they rarely showed up.
Vill-V
It depends on which one it is...
Vill-V
Hmm... though you're unlikely to run into them, it won't hurt to know who they are to avoid potential conflict.
Vill-V
Besides the three, the ordinary ones include the occultist and the chef.
Mei
A chef?
Vill-V
Well... I can justify that.
Vill-V
You get the occultist part, right? She's obviously interested in alchemy, but this is where things went wrong.
Vill-V
The potions she concocted... were so delicious that they can be smelled corridors away in the base. This is bad for potions of unknown effects.
Vill-V
Pardo was sent to emergency every time after snitching, so... I had to split out culinary knowledge.
Vill-V
A real shame... you can tell the best cooking skill isn't worth much in the MOTHs, so she appeared less and less.
Mei
Which is to say... you get to decide how to split the mind?
Vill-V
No, I'm doing all the work because she gave me the permission before going into hiding.
Mei
She?
Vill-V
Which was the extraordinary one. It was the original Vill-V who split out the magician, the mechanic, and me.
Vill-V
Afterward... she refused to appear again without any explanation. Other than letting me do the splitting, it's like she's never existed.
Vill-V
You needn't fear the possibility of seeing her. It's been over 50,000 years, why would she wake up now?
Vill-V
The last two... might be invoked in the rarest cases, so you can pretend they don't exist.
Vill-V
One of them preserved all the malice from other partitions. Calling her a villain is like praising her kindness.
Mei
Is it for maintaining the stance of other partitions?
Vill-V
Not exactly. Sometimes making a committed face - heel turn can readily solve many problems. Don't think too hard, we humans gotta be flexible.
Mei
What about the last one?
Vill-V
That I cannot describe. She's never been activated, or... none of us remember her activation.
Vill-V
No partition, including me, know anything of it, except a code name...
Vill-V
Kevin Killer Mk 5.
Fool's Memory 9[]
Mei
Vill-V, someone told me you created the Divine Keys.
Mei
But as far as I know, the Divine Key of Corruption... was never completed in the Previous Era?
Vill-V
Blame them for keeping me out of it. The 1st Divine Key scared them that much.
Mei
Void Archives?
Vill-V
Yep. A weapon that could hardly make a difference due to arriving late.
Vill-V
But its potential truly is staggering, maybe... it'll shake things up again? But I can teach you the countermeasures!
Vill-V
It's a habit of mine. I leave a backdoor in everything I develop.
Vill-V
None can predict whether their creations will turn on them, right?
Vill-V
If humanity was created by a god, it wouldn't have know that humanity's greatest spirit is the spirit of defying its maker.
Mei
No need, I shouldn't be fighting it again...
Mei
So why was it the last Divine Key made? Wasn't the Herrscher of Reason the first to appear in the Previous Era?
Vill-V
Yes, but unlike other Herrschers, knowledge is not a law... the chaotic and ever-expanding thinking cannot be given bounds.
Vill-V
It's only useful when it can be fully controlled through a medium.
Vill-V
It was difficult. I was the only solution at the time. Like other Divine Keys, I planned to use my body as its vessel and its core as my mind.
Vill-V
Through the ability to divide the mind, in time, I'd be able to tame it.
Vill-V
After initiating the process, I finally realized... I was creating an inestimable enemy for humanity. I tried to terminate the process, but to no avail.
Vill-V
I had no option but to find Dr. MEI - I'd never asked for help before. Since then, my research became increasingly restricted.
Mei
An enemy... why?
Vill-V
Harnessing endless knowledge is impossible on a rational basis. If it succeeds, Vill-V will cease to exist.
Vill-V
The endeavor may produce an omniscient will, one that's unlikely to care about the survival of humanity.
Fool's Memory 10[]
Vill-V
Oh come on... why do you always wear a long face? Smile, the realm isn't THAT bad.
Mei
I still have many unanswered questions.
Vill-V
Hah... looks like you put my good advice to shame. You resemble my younger self.
Vill-V
Do you have to get to the bottom of it? Not knowing everything makes us human.
Mei
You're exaggerating. I don't want to know everything, just things critical to my goal.
Vill-V
That's what I meant by "resemble".
Vill-V
Oh! Speaking of which, you can have this!
Mei
This is a... pocket watch?
Vill-V
Yeah, it's the first thing I fixed when studying mechanics.
Vill-V
I wasn't in the MOTHs. I was even more naive than you are.
Vill-V
I believe I could understand anything I wanted to. I believe the entire world functioned like this watch - no matter what went wrong, there was always a fix.
Mei
Like the others, you hardly ever bring up your pre-MOTHs days, Vill-V.
Vill-V
It's not the same. They don't because their past is too dark. I don't because there's nothing to mine.
Vill-V
I was nothing more than an ordinary student.
Mei
A student who can fight the MOTHs alone is no ordinary student.
Vill-V
What can I said? I got lucky and had a great tutor - The second-to-none kind.
Mei
What happened? You sound like you don't believe in anything can be fixed anymore
Vill-V
Later... I saw a powdered pocket watch... it was literally shattered to powder.
Chapter 3[]
About Helixcraft 1[]
The Great Magician Vill-V
Such a spectacle. What's she trying to do?
The Great Magician Vill-V
Ah huh?
The Great Magician Vill-V
Seems I have a real affinity with my audience.
The Great Magician Vill-V
But... today's an intermission?
Mei
I already told you, I'm not interested in your show. I just want to see why the place is open.
The Great Magician Vill-V
Feel free to look around... it's my workshop. I'm not too into it, but a lot of great stuff is being made here.
The Great Magician Vill-V
It's made to look just like reality. In the Elysian Realm, that's quite a rare thing.
The Great Magician Vill-V
Seems I'll be here often... and wake up with inexplicable back aches...
The Great Magician Vill-V
Best to stay focused. Last time we were so rushed, we didn't have time for an off-camera interview.
The Great Magician Vill-V
What do you think about the second—I think the second—person to come across every signet in the Elysian Realm?
Mei
Every signet? YourYour mistaken... I haven't.
The Great Magician Vill-V
How come? I deliberately made myself the last to show up...
The Great Magician Vill-V
Aha, I get it now. It's... Aponia. You still haven't received her discipline.
Mei
Correct. But I have come across her, in a sense.
The Great Magician Vill-V
Congratulations. Meeting once is more than enough. Get out of there before getting the signet of discipline.
Mei
That's the first time I've heard someone describe a signet as something to be avoided.
The Great Magician Vill-V
Really? Do you think the Signet of Infinity is a good thing?
Mei
... fair point.
The Great Magician Vill-V
By my standards, Aponia is a good person. But the road to evil is sometimes paved with good intentions.
The Great Magician Vill-V
It took me some time to match her level of flair for the dramatic.
Mei
But what's this have to do with the signet? Is it an involuntary impulse on the psyche?
The Great Magician Vill-V
I'm not sure, I don't see Aponia too often.
The Great Magician Vill-V
But you seem to have a good understanding of her discipline. And since you know, it's best you be careful.
The Great Magician Vill-V
Even something like "Don't give up hope against Honkai" can get a girl killed. A simple idea can have serious implications...
Pardofelis
... hm? Is this place finally opened?
Pardofelis
Ah! Are you the Vill-V I'm looking for?
The Great Magician Vill-V
Ah... I'm afraid I'm not the one you're after. What's wrong, Pardo?
Pardofelis
Ugh... not again... I've been looking for her for a while now.
Pardofelis
Can you leave a message for me? I got everything she was looking for and left it at the usual place.
Pardofelis
She's not trying to run away from her debts, is she?
The Great Magician Vill-V
Oh my... not at all. Don't worry, Pardo... thought it can be hard to communicate, I'll try.
Pardofelis
Great! I'll leave it to you! When it's finished, send it directly to Sakura! That way I don't have to run all over~
The Great Magician Vill-V
OK, sure thing. I'll let her know.
Mei
Just now, you were...
The Great Magician Vill-V
Probably a deal with my other self. I'm not too sure.
About Aponia 1[]
Mei
Excuse me... who are you?
The Great Magician Vill-V
A-ha... that's a unique way of saying hello to your acquaintance.
Mei
For you... collectively, this is a necessary courtesy.
The Great Magician Vill-V
We sure are privileged.
The Great Magician Vill-V
But... how come you always show up when I'm about to leave? Do you enjoy my performance that much?
The Great Magician Vill-V
Ugh, this place reeks of motor oil.
Mei
Because... it occurred to me that, on our first meeting, you specifically asked me if I received a Discipline.
Mei
I assume you know more about it.
Mei
According to a credible source, aside from binding, it also obeys the desires of the receiver.
The Great Magician Vill-V
Oh... someone told you about the SWARA?
The Great Magician Vill-V
I thought so. It's much inferior in power, but enough for a subject's subconscious to cause uncontrollable change.
The Great Magician Vill-V
...
The Great Magician Vill-V
Are you... looking for a way to fight the Discipline? I don't think you've... wait.
The Great Magician Vill-V
You're looking for a way to fight *her*.
Mei
Judging by the look in your eyes... that power's not merely suggestion.
The Great Magician Vill-V
Sigh. Let me ask you something. What's your wish?
Mei
...?
Mei
Uh...
The Great Magician Vill-V
Can't answer right away? That's normal. A person's wish can't be summed up in a few words. In fact, most people don't even know what they want.
The Great Magician Vill-V
Or should I say... more often than not, people voluntarily give up what they really want for the greater benefit.
The Great Magician Vill-V
Life isn't perfect. Not every wish can come true.
The Great Magician Vill-V
When a power forces you to succumb to your desires... its chain reaction will be unthinkable.
Mei
Sounds like... there were examples, or you won'twon't be dreading it this much.
The Great Magician Vill-V
Uh... Trust me, you're better off not knowing. Dread just makes you vulnerable.
The Great Magician Vill-V
But you better keep this in mind. The influence the spirit has on the body is far beyond your imagination.
About Griseo 1[]
Vill-V
... Great, I'll catch you later, Griseo. I hope you'll find what you're looking for.
Griseo
Bye.
The girl left without saying another word.
Vill-V
Huh... the same as before. It's almost superstitious.
Vill-V
Mei, you've been standing there. Why didn't you come over?
Mei
...
Vill-V
I really hate saying goodbye to Griseo.
Vill-V
She doesn't like saying "see you,"," because she thinks... people may not see each other again, so saying it early equals lying.
Mei
She's special indeed.
Vill-V
So that's what kept you?
Mei
No. Elysia and Kosma both advised me against approaching her.
Mei
She's prone to being influenced by me.
Vill-V
Oh! Does that mean... you're a bad girl to them?
Vill-V
Don't sweat it... Even if you do influence her, it's temporary. Griseo can't be changed easily.
Vill-V
Even if base material isn't very tough[sic], you can always trust... Aponia's protection.
Mei
Aponia's protection...?
Vill-V
I get it now. If you knew, you wouldn't be this careful.
Vill-V
Strictly speaking, Griseo's inner world and the outside world are separated by a veil.
Mei
So are the others.
Vill-V
I'm not being figurative.
Mei
Is it a Discipline? But I don't sense it on her.
Vill-V
Of course you can't. That's actually... her own wish.
Vill-V
It's hard to explain. You can liken it to a form of isolation. Like an island in a vacuum, it's self-sufficient and doesn't correlate with the outside world.
Mei
...
Mei
When did this happen?
Vill-V
I can't remember... Come on, that was over fifty thousand years ago!
Mei
Must I remind you? You're a sim.
Vill-V
Hey! Don't be so heartless! I was trying to be real!
Vill-V
Anyway, I really can't remember! It happened god knows how long ago.