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All I can say is that this "extremely evil" Velvi is still a bit... pitiful...
But, even if you're angry, why did you poke my cat? (crying)
In Vervière's account.
Players now know exactly how Velvet came to be.
It turns out that the plot had already been foreshadowed in Chapter 28.
That was during the time when Kiana and her team were still fighting Otto.
Mei once emerged from Paradise and, relying on a space created by the [Will of Honkai], formed a mental link with Kiana.
That part of the story even featured a very sweet moment.
So the players also have a deep impression.
After meeting Kiana and giving her the power of "one hundred people", Mei returned to Paradise.
And it was during this return that Mei unintentionally brought "something else".
In this narrative, "Extremely Evil" Wilvi does not specify what Mei brought in, but simply refers to the thing as "it".
Originally, conductor Wilvey discovered its existence, but she overlooked it due to her carelessness.
Finally, Vilvi was consumed by it.
However, at the last moment, it failed to devour the conductor, Velvi. Instead, it was separated by Velvi and thrown into the mind space where the "extremely evil" Velvi was imprisoned.
At this point, "Extremely Evil" Velvi burst into maniacal laughter.
"Hahaha...that's right..."
"I've been used yet another victim, made to bear the brunt of all the harm it inflicted on her 々〃!"
"For the first time in 50,000 years, I have been [released], but I am immediately to face [execution]!"
"What a wonderful show..."
"She clearly defined me as 'evil,' but in the moment she pushed me towards my death... she became 'evil' herself!!"
……
Seeing this, players felt that... perhaps the other Velvi's actions were a bit too much.
And this "extremely evil" Velvi... is truly too tragic.
Players started to put themselves in others' shoes.
If you were the "extremely evil" Velvi, and had not done anything wrong, you would be imprisoned in a dark and hopeless place for 5 years.
In the end, it was used as a shield...
Then he must be thinking about revenge all the time...
However, while they understand the situation, players still tend to favor the heroes.
Yes, we are indeed hypocritical!
At most... we'll just offer our condolences after defeating "Extreme Evil"...
A self-narration not only clarifies the ins and outs of the matter for the players, but also gives the "extremely evil" Velvi the reason for doing these "bad things".
At the same time, it also made players less hate the "extremely evil" Velvi.
……
"Look...you don't seem to quite believe me."
At this moment, the "extremely evil" Velvi finally appeared.
The surrounding scenery also returned to that of the "Dominating Theater".
"Let me guess... you feel that [it] has no reason to let me go?"
"Since it could easily defeat Velvi in the first place, what's the point of having me as an ally?"
"Hahaha……"
At first, I thought it simply felt that what we desired was completely one-sided, but I later discovered... that seems to be more complex than that.
"Because... there is still a [variable] in Paradise, isn't there?"
Upon hearing this, Mei immediately understood.
The "variable" that Vilvi was referring to was herself.
"Yes, something that isn't a memory entity, yet can still leave [it] feeling helpless..."
"If someone can eliminate this variable... wouldn't it be unreasonable to make friends with them for that?"
……
Now that the story has come to this, the players finally understand the cause and effect.
original……
There isn't just one werewolf in Paradise...
Instead, there are two...
The "extremely evil" Velvey has teamed up with "it," the thing Mei accidentally brought into Paradise!
The "extremely evil" Velvet tricked Mei into her mind space with the aim of helping "it" get rid of Mei.
Because within this space, no matter how big the event, it will not be noticed by the other heroes.
The "extremely evil" Virvi only needs to isolate a small portion of Mei's mind and lock her inside forever.
"Don't be afraid, I have good news..."
For example, I don't have any malicious intent that you need to bear.
"However, whether this still counts as 'living' is hard to say."
Mei: "...What about the other Velvies?"
"Extremely Evil" Velvi: "I've taken them all down. Although I'm a little reluctant, and it might leave behind some hidden dangers, but... after all, they're all [me]..."
"I'm pretty good at imitating myself, right?"
Mei: "...So..."
“Alice…Kevin…and Mebius…”
"Extremely Evil" Wilvi smiled: "I can't tell you that—I know, using bait is one of your usual tricks."
"I don't want to be the kind of... comical villain who fails because of talking too much."
Meiyi: "..."
She clenched her fist, her voice slightly hoarse: "And... what about her?"
“…Paddo, Paddo Philis!”
"She's someone who can't thwart your schemes; she just wants to live!"
In response to Mei's anger, Velvet simply smiled and said, "I told you, it was just an accident."
"After all, I did all this just to survive. Since disappearing from the world is the price that good people pay for living peacefully..."
"Then why can't you accept the opposite?"
Mei: "...Since you've mentioned so many of your own thoughts..."
"Then... do you know what I'm thinking right now?"
"Now, I am facing an individual composed entirely of malice, who has decided to kill me."
"She is gradually advancing her plan, a conspiracy that could jeopardize reality."
"To be more precise, it will definitely be a crisis of reality," Velvi corrected with a smile.
Mei took a deep breath: "But none of that matters to me now."
In her mind, those images that had been gradually fading from her memory reappeared...
The first time I met Padre.
When they encountered the monster, Pado hid behind her, trembling with fear...
"It's simple... I want to be friends with Mei-nee."
Even now, Paddo's lively voice still echoes in her mind.
"I haven't... given her an answer yet..."
"And you... made my friend sacrifice himself for such an absurd reason..."
Mei's voice was calm, but the flashing lightning around her told Velvi that she was not at peace.
"Click~"
A thunderous roar resounded.
Mei transforms into her Herrscher form.
Seeing this, Velvi was also somewhat surprised.