novellk Chapter 163: Garden’s Upheaval: Kalpas’ Ambitions
Chapter 163: Garden’s Upheaval: Kalpas’ Ambitions
Chapter 163 - 163: Garden's Upheaval: Kalpas' Ambitions
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Within the Elysian Realm, Ana and Elysia were leisurely strolling when suddenly, intense flames erupted in the distance, causing Ana to frown slightly.
"Hmm, it seems Kalpas couldn't wait any longer," she remarked.
Elysia beside her remained unaffected, instead smiling cheerfully.
"Yes, for Mei, Kalpas is indeed a formidable opponent."
Ana fell silent for a moment before responding slowly, "That goes without saying; after all, it holds true in the future as well."
However, this matter is worth briefly discussing. In the Elysian Realm, the strength of Heroic Spirits comprises two elements: their inherent power and their mental fortitude.
In simpler terms, characters like Mobius and Vill-V experience some enhancement here, but it isn't particularly significant. Conversely, Kalpas also receives a boost, primarily through his combat determination.
In reality, this translates to endurance, while within the Garden, it signifies mental resilience. With Kalpas's willpower, he can maintain fighting capabilities even when on the brink of psychological collapse, which is truly terrifying. He's akin to an indestructible cockroach.
Unfortunately, the Elysian Realm teems with exceptional individuals, rendering Kalpas's combat determination insignificant compared to Kevin and Elysia.
As for Ana, her resilience is even more extraordinary.
Just like a cockroach, no matter how resilient they may be, to humans, they're still just bugs.
However, for Raiden Mei, Kalpas's tenacity is genuinely terrifying.
To the previous era's leaders who ventured into the Elysian Realm, Kalpas could be considered a living nightmare, and it makes sense upon reflection.
Even Mobius, despite being portrayed as immensely formidable, realistically, without her manipulation or leveraging her re
She could easily guess what was on Kalpas's mind: He still harbored resentment from their previous encounter, seeking an opportunity to regain face.
This reaction was entirely understandable.
Nevertheless, Ana spoke the truth—she genuinely had not trained the Main trio in combat. She was simply an ordinary teacher focused on imparting knowledge and nurturing growth.
"Kalpas, don't act recklessly. Her existence is crucial for both the Elysian Realm and this generation of humans."
"Very well, let's see if this promising student of yours truly deserves the significance you attribute to her, ha ha ha—"
A sudden headache gripped Ana. This Kalpa... her words might have inadvertently backfired. If Raiden Mei indeed suffered more than she should due to what was said, Ana would feel...
Well, somewhat content.
Surprising, isn't it? Not really, considering from Ana's perspective, enduring hardships within the Elysian Realm is preferable to facing them outside. Here, there are countless chances for a fresh start, whereas out there, you only get one shot.
Moreover, Ana had significant responsibilities planned for Raiden Mei, so—ahem, any present tribulations will be blessings in disguise for the future! My dear student, Raiden Mei, surely you can understand my intentions, right?
In that moment, within the garden, Raiden Mei suddenly sneezed, leaving her slightly puzzled.
"Am I catching a cold?"
She blinked, a hint of suspicion crossing her face. Could consciousness catch a cold? How peculiar. But soon after, she sensed something amiss.
An intense surge erupted from the depths of the Elysian Realm, its formidable power jolting Raiden Mei. Before she could react or resist, she found herself pulled into the Elysian Realm.
"Damn, what the hell is this?! Guys, seriously!"
In Brother Cake's live stream, as he watched the screen suddenly go dark, he was utterly dumbfounded. The Elysian Realm is supposed to be a realm of consciousness and memories, right? How could it actually swallow someone physically? Isn't that incredibly dangerous?
[Ha ha ha, Brother Cake's expression, killing me with laughter!]
[Guys, anyone else getting freaked out by this thing eating people?!]
[Now we're talking! Even when I experienced this part myself, I was totally baffled.]
Although this turn of events was abrupt, it turned out to be just a minor hiccup. One could only say that for this iteration of the Elysian Realm, Old Mi introduced many new elements to enhance immersion for the Captains. It wasn't necessarily a bad thing.
Within the Elysian Realm, as everything around her lit up again, Raiden Mei found herself immersed in this realm—the Forgotten City.
However, the surroundings felt entirely unfamiliar to her.
Raging inferno consumed all, devouring and destroying everything in its path. Amidst this sea of flames stood a shirtless man, his back turned towards her, exuding the aura of an imperious emperor ruling over eternity.
"Are you Raiden Mei?" Suddenly, amidst the sea of flames, the man spoke slowly. His voice was raspy and deep, carrying an overwhelming presence. Naturally, ever since regaining consciousness, Mei had remained highly vigilant of her surroundings.
Both Ana and Elysia had previously warned her that the Elysian Realm is not a peaceful sanctuary; it harbors numerous dangers.
At present, Raiden Mei couldn't discern the intentions of the person before her, but she could sense his immense danger and power. This Heroic Spirit demanded her full attention and utmost effort.
"Yes, your actions seem rather impolite," Raiden Mei replied calmly, neither submissive nor confrontational.
"The process is irrelevant, Raiden Mei."
Kalpas turned around, allowing Raiden Mei to clearly see his face. Hmm, he appeared quite handsome, save for the mask obscuring it. His physique was indeed impressive, but Raiden Mei, being attracted to women, found no interest.
"I've heard about you."
"So, Ana-sensei actually mentioned me to you? What an honor."
On the surface, Raiden Mei and Kalpas engaged in casual conversation, but internally, she remained highly alert. She could sense that the Kalpas before her was fully prepared for combat, ready to strike at any moment.
And indeed, that's precisely what Kalpas intended.
Within his mind, it felt as though a bloodthirsty beast lurked, constantly suppressed. Despite appearing deranged, Kalpas still possessed rationality.
Today marked one of the least composed moments for him, yet it wasn't entirely his fault. Over this period, he had been closely observing Raiden Mei, sensing that she held enough power to engage him in battle.
Unfortunately, Raiden Mei was unaware of these thoughts; otherwise...
After a tense standoff, Kalpas finally couldn't contain himself anymore.
"Come on, Raiden Mei, show me your strength! Ha ha ha ha!"
With those words, Kalpas made the first move towards Raiden Mei. Procrastination was never Kalpas' style; whenever faced with situations requiring thought, his usual approach involved breaking them down with his fists!
"Ha ha ha ha! Rules are meant to be broken!"
Raiden Mei, naturally, anticipated Kalpas's move—or rather, she had been waiting for it all along. As soon as Kalpas made his attack, Raiden Mei responded swiftly.
Her Herrscher-level reflexes granted her extraordinary agility, further enhanced by the Authority of the Herrscher of Thunder. In an instant, she evaded Kalpas's punch effortlessly.
Facing this unfamiliar Fusion Warrior, Raiden Mei held nothing back and committed fully, swiftly striking at Kalpas with her blade.
Kalpas showed no intention of retreating either. With determination blazing in his eyes, the flames around him intensified as he countered with another fierce punch.
Boom!
As they collided, despite wielding a katana, Raiden Mei felt a sharp pain near her wrist. The Heroic Spirit before her seemed as formidable as a towering mountain, instilling awe with his overwhelming fighting spirit.
Nevertheless, though awed, Raiden Mei did not relent for a moment, swinging her sword again to meet his advance.