Honkai: Oh No, I’ve Become the Herrscher of Corruption?! - Chapter 91

“So… Sister, can you finally reveal the surprise you prepared for me? I’ve been holding back from using the Authority of Corruption to peek. Come on, tell me!”

Completely relaxed, Enoxia nestled into Elysia’s arms, nuzzling her cheek affectionately.

“Alright, alright~ I’ll take you there right now. After all, keeping a lovely girl waiting is simply unforgivable, don’t you think?”

Elysia gazed at Enoxia with tender fondness, whispering something into her ear. Enoxia, unsurprised, chuckled softly.

“I knew it. That place would be perfect.”

She pointed forward, and a rift tore open in the air. Hand in hand, the two leaped inside.

Before them lay the gardens of the Eternal Elysian Realm. The twelve stone pillars surrounding the plaza, the distant emblem of MOTH atop the building—everything was exactly as she remembered.

Just as Enoxia glanced around, countless balloons—blue, gray, and red—rose from all directions, gathering in the sky before slowly forming into a crystalline flower, its hues primarily blue and gray.

“Elysia… is this the surprise you prepared for me?”

Elysia smiled. “Don’t rush~ The real surprise… is only just beginning.”

With a clap of her hands, the balloons shifted once more. The blue-gray crystalline flower unfurled, revealing a crimson center—precisely the same shade as Enoxia’s eyes.

“You came into this world, opened your eyes… and beheld it for the first time. Is that what this means?”

“Full marks for reading comprehension! But honestly… I just thought it’d be romantic.”

Enoxia shook her head with a laugh.

“Classic Elysia. Pardo must’ve worked so hard running around for this.”

From the moment she stepped into the Eternal Elysian Realm, she had sensed they weren’t alone.

Enoxia reached into the void, grabbed a certain cat’s tail, and yanked—instantly teleporting Pardofelis right before them.

“Ack! I-I only raided Kevin’s closet once recently… spare me…!”

“Elysia… and… Enoxia? Wait, the plaza? How’d I get here?”

Dazed, Pardofelis sat on the ground, scratching her head in confusion.

“Because Enoxia wanted to surprise you too~ So she used the Authority of Corruption to bring you here.”

Pardofelis blinked, then grinned. “O-Oh! Hahaha, got it! I thought… uh… never mind.”

“Why couldn’t it have been Su catching you stealing veggies from his garden and chasing you all the way here?” Enoxia teased.

“H-Hey! Big Bro Kevin wouldn’t—wait, how’d you know about Su’s vegetable patch?! I mean—I never went there! Don’t slander me!”

Her flustered expression was anything but convincing.

“You’re all memory constructs. Your thoughts, memories, and experiences are like editable text to the Authority of Corruption. But out of respect for the Flame-Chasers’ privacy, I usually refrain from prying.”

Hearing “usually,” Pardofelis sighed in relief. “Phew! Y-You’re a real one, Enoxia! Just looking at you, I can tell you’re destined for greatness—good fortune’s gonna follow you everywhere—”

Ignoring the flattery, Enoxia snapped her fingers. Every dish from the recent Chef Championship materialized before them.

“You missed the event because you were busy preparing my surprise, smuggling props into the Elysian Realm through back alleys. Consider this… compensation. You’ve worked hard, Pardo.”

Pardofelis froze for a moment before her eyes shimmered with gratitude. She gathered the food and vanished in a flash.

“How thoughtful~ Winning Pardo over on your first meeting?”

“Knowing you, the climax is next, right?”

Elysia nodded, extending her hand. “The grand finale… requires your assistance.”

Understanding dawned on Enoxia. Placing her hand atop Elysia’s, she accessed her data. Within seconds, she grasped her intent.

“So that’s what you meant earlier. But this carries risks…”

“It’s fine. I believe in you.”

After a brief hesitation, Enoxia smiled. “…Understood, Sister.”

The Authority of Corruption activated, altering Elysia’s data. In under a minute, two winged bells materialized beside her—one cradling a lock of her hair, the other holding her veil.

Elysia, in her [Truth: Herrscher of Human • Ego] form, stood radiant in the plaza.

“Wow~ It’s like reliving the moment I first donned this dress. The Authority of Corruption truly is the power of romance.”

Her gaze then shifted to Enoxia, still in her Faded Elysian form, mischief glinting in her eyes.

“You’ve saved the data of my full attire too, haven’t you? But tonight, you’re the star.”

Enoxia complied, importing the data—now recolored—into herself.

The Herrscher of Human • Ego (Corruption Version) took the stage.

“My, my~ You’re so dazzling it’s making my heart flutter. Now then, fair lady… may I have this dance?”*

Elysia extended her hand gracefully.

“The honor is mine.” Enoxia placed her hand atop hers with equal elegance.

Though no music played, Elysia moved with rhythmic precision, as if an ethereal melody guided her steps. Enoxia matched her effortlessly through the Authority of Corruption, her joy unmistakable.

Dancing alongside Elysia in matching resplendence, amidst a shower of blossoms—this was a dream she’d never dared entertain.

“Mhm~ Perfectly in sync. Now… for the second act.”

“Let brilliance illuminate the earth!”

A blinding light engulfed the gardens and plaza. When it faded, the space had transformed into a sea of stars—and Elysia had assumed her Origin form.

Adjusting her own attire, Enoxia unfurled wing-like membranes, soaring alongside her through the cosmos. One above, one below—their positions mirrored the balance of yin and yang.

“Whee~ So high up!”

Pink manta rays emerged from the celestial sea, joining their dance as living embellishments.

As the final notes of their waltz resonated, the two glided back to the stage’s center.

“And now… the magic ends.”

Elysia raised her staff, and in a flash, they returned to the plaza—reverting to their Herrscher of Human forms.

“Phew~ Feels like it’s been ages since I moved like that. So… was my gift to your liking?”

Enoxia didn’t answer. Instead, she rested her head against Elysia’s shoulder, wordless.

She knew—this ball would remain etched in her heart forever.