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Fortunately, this "precept" is not the "precept" that the heroes spoke of; it is indeed just an inscription.

After letting out a sigh of relief, Mei steered the conversation back to the main topic.

"I have proven that your [prophecy] is not without flaws."

Mei meant that if Aponia didn't appear, then the "prophecy" she spoke of would be proven false.

"But... if I appear there, am I also part of [fate]?"

Mei: "...You're just making excuses."

Ultimately, the two engaged in a verbal contest over the topic of "fate."

It could be considered a draw.

Even after learning that Alicia would have definitely come to her rescue even if Aponia hadn't shown up...

But Mei still doesn't believe in that so-called "fate".

……

There are four days left until the time of the [prophecy].

Meanwhile, Mei continued her investigations.

My role in the game is simply to chat with the various heroes.

It's worth mentioning that during this time, Mei promised Gretsch that she would help her find a color that she had never seen before and that was related to Mei.

When the day of the "prophecy" arrived, Mei finally obtained some useful information from Virvie.

She finally found a way to reach the deepest depths.

Coincidentally, the raven also had a mission that day, requiring it to leave the paradise of the past and return to reality.

In this way, Mei asked Raven for a favor.

Remember, the reason Mei came to Paradise for an adventure was to find the [Secret] hidden deep within Paradise.

And that secret lies in the deepest recesses.

Once she reaches the deepest part, she will see the greatest secret hidden in the paradise of the past.

But there's another Aponia waiting for her there.

So she asked the raven to stay in reality and, under the premise of ensuring her safety, record everything Mei saw.

"Even if I can't escape unscathed, the decision of whether I get the information I want remains in my hands."

"I hope you can help me preserve that intelligence, and..."

Before Mei could finish speaking, Raven interrupted, "Should we take them to your companions, or find the right opportunity to rescue you?"

Mei: "...I know this is difficult, so whether you help or not is up to you."

Raven nodded: "I understand... But aren't you going to ask Klein for help? She knows Paradise much better than I do."

Mei shook her head: "I have another favor to ask her."

As she spoke, she took out a test tube containing her own blood from her bosom.

This was something she had promised Gretsch: to find her a type of paint that was related to Mei but had never been seen before.

Now that things have come to this, she no longer has time to help Gretsch search.

The test tube in her hand was her only answer to Gretsch.

I guess I didn't break my promise.

After saying goodbye to Raven, Mei went straight to Velvet.

After several days of investigation, and with the help of some previous details, Mei figured out a lot of things.

The Paradise of the Past is a space constructed by cognition, and each hero has their own area.

Those areas are where the memories of heroes are preserved.

For example, "[Mébius's Laboratory]" corresponds to Mébius; "[The Studio]" corresponds to Gretchen.

And at the deepest point...

Mei guessed that this was not just Aponia's memory, but a collection of memories from many people.

However, for certain reasons, apart from Virvi, who has broken free from the "commandments," only Alicia can directly take her to the deepest place.

You asked how Mei knew about Alicia?

She had actually suspected it for a while.

After all, it was Alicia who was guiding her step by step to the deepest depths.

However, Mei didn't point this out, so she didn't go directly to Alicia.

Finally, after Mei and Velvet had confessed everything about themselves, they embarked on the path leading to the "Deepest Place".

Upon seeing this, the players became tense.

The story of Paradise has been built up over two major installments, and the final secret is yet to come.

When Kiana controls the character and enters the Paradise Tower Climbing gameplay, a long string of prompts appears on the left.

[There will be no "spiral" or "■■" teleportation anchors during this exploration.]

[The following are unavailable: "The Story That Existed Because of You", "Unbound by Love and Hate", and "Falling into the Flow of the Past"]

"Alicia didn't show up? And she didn't give me her seal either!?"

Kiana was a little disappointed.

It wasn't that she wanted to see Alicia, it's just that the mark Alicia gave her was too powerful and too useful...

Without her mark, to be honest... Kiana isn't very confident about reaching the 17th floor.

That's what she thinks, but she definitely won't say it out loud.

After all, Mei was still by my side, so I had no choice but to bite the bullet and go for it.

The level wasn't difficult, which relieved Kiana.

Finally, Mei stepped onto the last floor.

A holy light shone down.

Aponia, kneeling on the ground in a prayer position, was already quietly waiting for Mei.

In this posture, she truly resembled an apostle of God, radiating a touch of divinity.

However, the exposed section of fair thigh and the enormous, wicked breasts... gave one an urge to "kill a god".

Begin the prayer?

No, it's about guiding and comforting!

……

"Raiden Mei, what exactly made you decide..."

"To fall into such a wretched state?"

Aponia's voice remained gentle and soothing, tinged with a touch of compassion.

Mei breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing Aponia.

"My last question has finally been answered—"

"My [death date] and my intention to go to the deepest place are indeed related, even... they are the same thing!"

Aponia did not confirm Mei's statement.

But she still tried to persuade Mei to leave.

"This is your last chance... Please leave now."

Mei naturally refused, and so the battle began.

【Thirteen Heroes Chasing Fire - Aponia】

This "evil" yet holy "nun," radiating an aura of divinity, finally revealed her health bar.

She slowly floated into the air, several moth-like wings sprouting from her back, and golden light shone down from above her head.

"Aponia no longer exists here. I have imposed my will upon fate, and..."

"To obtain its majestic and beautiful name"

"Herrscher of Thunder, awaken... and be saved!"

Surprisingly, after the battle began, Aponia changed her usual gentle demeanor and seemed to express hatred towards Mei in her words.