As long as I'm willing, I can.
If it's Vill-V, she can display amazing talent no matter what path she takes, right?
But—
She has a hidden secret, which is...
This seemingly proud genius is actually, in her true self, a shy and timid girl like the girl next door.
Her multiple personalities bury this biggest secret of Vill-V's life deep within her heart, unknown to anyone.
However...
On this seemingly ordinary day for Vill-V, she heard these words from the girl who had deliberately sought her out:
"—In exchange, I will keep your secrets."
"Haha, what are you talking about?"
Instinctively wanting to hide this secret, also clinging to the slim chance that the other party might be bluffing, Vill-V chuckled nervously.
However, the pink-haired girl said nothing, continuing to look at her with that same smile.
Those bright azure eyes seemed to be able to see through everything in her heart.
At this moment, Vill-V knew that even if she continued to play dumb, it would be meaningless.
"...I'm suddenly curious how you know. Can you tell me?"
Suddenly, the voluptuous girl with the peculiar hair color changed slightly in both her eyes and tone.
Compared to her previous confidence as a magician, Vill-V at this moment was like a little sister.
Her words were filled with helplessness and distress.
In response, the pink-haired girl raised a finger and wagged it, saying in a slightly dissatisfied tone:
"That's quite rude. How can you call a beautiful girl 'older sister'? We're about the same age, maybe even… I might be a little younger?"
Vill-V didn't notice the emphasis in Jiang Qiao's words, or rather, who would pay attention to such small details?
"As for the question you want to ask, the answer is, of course—no~"
The girl, drawing out her words, seemed to be deliberately teasing the little girl who had revealed her true self, a mischievous smile on her face.
"Just like magic, if the secret is revealed, the magic is no longer mysterious, and then~ it would be very boring, right?"
Hearing this, the magician couldn't help but smile wryly: "...Unexpectedly, you're the type to hold a grudge."
"Hmm~ So you better be careful. If you're targeted by a vengeful fairy, it can be very troublesome~"
The winking pink-haired girl looked very playful.
"I've already experienced that."
"Alright, I won't ask any more questions."
"If you're going to do what you said, then we are indeed companions."
"But—"
"How are you going to save the world?"
Vill-V was very interested in saving the world, as she could vaguely sense that this world was falling into some kind of crisis.
It was precisely because of this that she deliberately investigated Fire Moth, the suspected mastermind behind this situation.
She didn't mind having another companion. After all, humans are social creatures. One more person always means more help, another way.
However, Vill-V had to clarify some things with this girl who called herself Elysia and had invited her.
Otherwise, even if the other party knew her biggest secret, she couldn't help her.
After all, if this power called "Vill-V" was misguided, it could cause great trouble for the world.
While incredibly insecure about herself, Vill-V was also paradoxically aware of her destructive potential.
"Naturally."
Jiang Qiao nodded, but changed the subject:
"But before that, we have a few things to do."
"?"
Under Vill-V's questioning gaze, he slowly approached the girl with the two-toned hair.
"Since I'm going to keep Vill-V's secret, if only I do so unilaterally, wouldn't that be unfair to you? It would sound like I'm threatening you with something."
"Elysia isn't such a despicable girl~"
"So, for the sake of fairness…"
Raising his index finger, he gently touched it to the magician's lips, chuckling softly:
"—You keep my secret too, how about that?"
The distance between the two was incredibly close, coupled with Jiang Qiao's intimate gesture. At this moment, Vill-V's face quickly flushed red, but she seemed to be rooted to the spot, unable to move.
Although she usually acted bold and unrestrained, just like when she revealed her true self, the magician was actually an exceptionally innocent little girl!
This older sister, could she actually be that kind of...
Thinking of this possibility, Vill-V couldn't help but tremble.
Oh no, did I just run into a lesbian?
Is it too late to regret now?
However, while having these thoughts, she also wondered what Jiang Qiao's secret actually was.
—Unlike the original Fat Woman who revealed her true colors as soon as she saw the two-toned twintails, Jiang Qiao, who had fully mastered Elysia's body, was now a complete Herrscher of Origin.
With deliberate concealment, no one could detect that "Elysia" was actually a hidden Herrscher, except for other Herrschers.
The pink-haired girl withdrew her index finger and gently lifted it. As Vill-V's eyes widened, a breathtaking pink crystal flower slowly bloomed from the tip of that slender finger.
In her ear, she heard the other party whisper:
"See, isn't it beautiful?"
Beautiful.
Indeed, very beautiful.
But Vill-V stared wide-eyed at this scene.
One thing that had to be praised was Fire Moth's excellent job of keeping secrets from the world.
For a long time, the world was unaware of the existence of Honkai.
In the eyes of ordinary people, the world was still peaceful. Only occasionally might they see news of natural gas explosions in certain cities, or major natural disasters.
The talented Vill-V had already vaguely touched upon the truth hidden beneath the surface of the world.
But before truly obtaining detailed information about Fire Moth, her understanding of the world was not far removed from the common sense of ordinary people.
And now, what this girl named Elysia displayed before her was undoubtedly a supernatural power that defied common sense and was shocking to the world.
Moreover, Vill-V could vaguely sense that this seemingly beautiful flower was incredibly similar to those deadly things she had seen before...
Just who is this older sister...
—Who is she?