I'm in Honkai Impact's Infinite Abyss!

Vill-V's attempt to bring both Luo Lin and Elysia back to Helixcraft together didn't succeed. After all, Elysia herself didn't want to be studied, and the protected Luo Lin didn't show much enthusiasm either.

Moreover, there was a nearby Herrscher of Sentience who was increasingly displeased.

Vill-V pursed her lips and whispered, "It seems like you all care quite a bit about this issue. Why not let me conduct the research?"

"Probably because our fields don't align," Luo Lin explained, rubbing her somewhat sore head. "We want to delve deeper into understanding the relationship between consciousness and the body. Judging from your marvelous inventions, it seems we're quite far apart..."

"No, I can actually conduct research corresponding to that," Vill-V's demeanor became serious, her aura different from before. Luo Lin could tell she had switched to another persona – judging by her tone, was she the scholarly type?

Vill-V looked at Luo Lin's expression, silent for two seconds before realizing, "Ah, so you had already decided on who would conduct the research before this. It's Mobius, isn't it?"

Luo Lin nodded.

The Expert propped her chin, calmly stating, "Ah, I recall she has been researching consciousness for a long time. I believe she even used successors from Elysian Realm as guinea pigs... As for whether those subjects survived, I'm not sure."

Upon hearing this, Elysia sighed. "When I found out she wanted to escape from Elysian Realm, I knew this would happen... Clearly, I couldn't stop Mobius."

"So, Miss Luo Lin. Upon hearing this, don't you think you should turn to me? At least here, under my research, it won't be as risky as under her." Vill-V gave Luo Lin an inquisitive look.

After a moment's thought, Luo Lin smiled, "Why can't I have both?"

"Both...?" The Expert tilted her head, her research-focused mind not quite understanding the implication of this phrase.

However, Vill-V's other personas weren't idle. Soon, they provided her with an answer.

"You mean, you want to exploit my unwillingness to give up the opportunity to research you? Allowing Mobius and me to conduct research on you together?"

Vill-V pondered for two seconds before adding, "And doing so would also make your situation safer because I wouldn't stand by if Mobius made any moves that could harm you..."

She eventually sighed, "A very clever choice. I seem to have no reason to refuse."

Elysia couldn't help but clap in encouragement, but after a brief thought, she asked another question, "Luo Lin, before this, you must have already decided to seek out Mobius for research, right?"

"Yes."

"Then, before that, how did you think you could safely undergo research with Mobius?"

Looking at the pink fairy, Luo Lin grinned, "Because of you, Elysia. You wouldn't stand by if Mobius mistreated me."

"So, you were plotting against me!"

Seeing Elysia pout, Luo Lin quickly explained, "Hey, that's not scheming, it's trust in you!"

Elysia's lips curled slightly, "Hmph, then, as compensation, I'll take you to Elysian Realm's studio and dress you in lots and lots of beautiful clothes..."

"No, please don't..."

Hearing this, Luo Lin's face turned pale, her hands trembling, and her legs feeling weak against the ever-resolute Vill-V.

"Oh? Look at you... I want to do it even more now!"

The Herrscher of Sentience laughed heartily at Luo Lin's pitiful appearance, "Luo Lin, you're not exempt! When the time comes, you'll join me as a dress-up doll!"

"Don't laugh, you won't get away! When the time comes, come with me to be a dress-up doll!"

Luo Lin grabbed Senti's hand, and Senti effortlessly turned into a shadow, rehousing herself into Luo Lin's mind.

"What about this? You can't catch me now, can you?"

"Hmph, do you think that's enough to get rid of me?"

Luo Lin hinted softly, "Do you remember the time when I lent Fu Hua's body to you? Then I'll use her as your final meal! I'll make her wear a little skirt, preferably a light, fluttery wedding dress..."

As she spoke, Luo Lin's mind flashed with fragments of the classic skin of the "Azure Empyrea" Battlesuit - "The Garden of the Blue Bird."

It could be said that this skin was more like a wedding dress...

Perhaps the impression was too deep, or Luo Lin's contemplation too intense, but the Herrscher of Sentience hiding in her mind naturally saw the fragments of Luo Lin's memories and saw the image of Fu Hua in a long blue dress adorned with lace.

"Wow! Stop thinking about it! It's too scary, Ahhh--!"

Senti howled. She launched a mental attack on Luo Lin, leaving her feeling dizzy.

Taking advantage of the moment, the Herrscher of Sentience ran out of Luo Lin's body, touching her chest, her face filled with fear, "Luo Lin, how did you come up with such a terrifying scene?"

"Uh..."

Luo Lin felt somewhat embarrassed, touching her nose. Perhaps the scene just now was too stimulating for the Herrscher of Sentience.

The Herrscher of Sentience muttered, "I don't plan to tamper with your mind anymore. It's hard to imagine a person's thoughts could be so weird..."

Vill-V turned her head to Elysia, "Are all the Herrschers of this era like this? I feel the hope of defeating the Honkai has greatly increased!"

"Um, I'm not sure."

Elysia put away her smile and gazed at the playful Herrscher of Sentience and Luo Lin, her thoughts wandering elsewhere.

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After tidying up a bit, the group set off towards Mobius's laboratory.

Elysia led the way, opening one portal after another. Suddenly, the scenery changed, the sky turning overcast and the ground becoming a hard, dark green material.

Luo Lin stepped on the ground, the sound of her footsteps echoing around her.

She muttered, "It's so oppressive... Mobius conducts research in this kind of environment? No wonder she always seems in a bad mood."

"My bad mood isn't because of the surroundings, but because my experiments are always disrupted by some ungrateful visitors, like this unfamiliar one." Mobius's iconic, somewhat affected voice echoed from somewhere, surrounding the group.

"Hi, Mobius!" Elysia greeted.

"...What are you doing here? Elysia? And Vill-V?"

Vill-V didn't speak, but the pink elf tilted her head, "Um... protecting Luo Lin's personal safety?"

Mobius was silent for two seconds, then asked eagerly, "Luo Lin? She... wait, did you say she's Luo Lin? She can only transform into your appearance, right?"

Seeing the slightly shy face of the "Stygian Nymph," Elysia replied, "I've never said such a thing, have I?"