I'm in Honkai Impact's Infinite Abyss!

"Mei, Mei, you performed remarkably well in the practical class this afternoon! You're becoming more and more impressive!"

Kiana was always generous with her praise. She appears to have perfected the skill of praising others, which was one of the important skills that made the white fluffball a social terror.

Of course, Kiana's adorable appearance also played a significant role.

Raiden Mei smiled somewhat shyly, scratching her head. "It's all thanks to you and Teacher Luo Lin helping me these days. Otherwise, how could I improve so quickly?"

"You're working hard too!" Kiana shook her head, causing the two braids behind her to sway, adding to her youthful vitality along with her St. Freya Academy uniform.

As for Bronya, she silently watched the two play around, recalling scenes of her orphanage days when her friends played and frolicked — of course, scenes with Seele's presence.

The Ural Silver Wolf blinked, her initially expressionless face softening slightly, even without her realizing it.

Raiden Mei was satisfied with her current life.

After all, the atmosphere at St. Freya was relatively relaxed and enjoyable, and she could learn extraordinary... no, now it should be said, knowledge of the Honkai world here.

Thinking of this, the girl with blue-purple long hair blushed slightly.

When she first awakened the power to manipulate Honkai energy, she thought she was an extraordinary being. She fantasized every day, imagining all sorts of things, like using her immense power to form her own army and enjoy the cheers and worship of the people.

But after coming to St. Freya, Mei realized that there were many students who could manipulate Honkai energy, not to mention the formidable Valkyries who had become official warriors. The instructors in the practical classes could suspend her in the air and spar with her, which was not much different from Luo Lin's teachings.

In such an environment where everyone was exceptional, Raiden Mei appeared ordinary.

But Mei was also happy about this. Rather than saying she felt ordinary, it was more like she gained long-lost peace of mind.

After all before this, Raiden Mei's life had undergone a dramatic change. Her father was arrested, the family assets were frozen, and she even experienced kidnapping...

These experiences severely shook her adolescent fantasies and allowed her to rationally assess herself.

In simple terms, Mei believed it was time to give up unrealistic fantasies, focus on learning practical skills... perhaps calling this behavior "graduating from chuunibyou" would be appropriate?

Just then, Raiden Mei heard some noise nearby.

"Oh ho ho ho~ This is the call of destiny!"

The girl with blue-purple hair froze. She slowly turned her head and locked eyes with a certain gray-haired ELF.

With her floating ability, Selune's Elegy struck an exaggerated pose in mid-air with a subtle smirk on her lips.

"This imposing gaze, resolute expression, and the defensive posture you subconsciously take when you see Selune — it's truly worthy of a strong individual!"

"Are you talking about... me?" Mei hesitated, pointing to herself.

At this point, The big three had all stopped in their tracks, watching the floating figure in front of them.

They also noticed Luo Lin standing behind Selune's Elegy who had a face full of resignation, giving a wave to the group of Mei and her friends as a greeting.

"Yes, that's right, it's you, Raiden Mei!" Selune's Elegy seemed even more excited, singing loudly, "You are the chosen one, the one who has awakened the power of darkness — the Queen of Thunder!"

The ELF extended her short hand, pointing directly at the girl with blue-purple hair.

Selune's Elegy's adorable appearance and unique way of moving had already attracted the attention of many passersby. Now, her actions made even more people turn their gaze towards Raiden Mei, the one she was pointing at.

This can't be happening, my brain is trembling —

Mei felt as if struck by lightning. Her mouth trembling as she opened it, resembling a fish thrown onto the shore.

Kiana watched Mei's bewildered face with interest.

She recalled the time when the girl with blue-purple hair had come to them seeking power back in Nagazora City. The feeling then was quite similar to what was happening now.

As for Bronya, she bluntly commented, "Chuunibyou?"

Raiden Mei almost wanted to jump up and cover the little ELF's mouth with her hand, but she managed to restrain herself. Instead, she squeezed out a question from between her teeth, "Um... Excuse me, do we know each other?"

"That's a good question! Queen of Thunder!" Selune's Elegy embraced herself, "Although we've never fought side by side, your name is widely known in distant worlds. The Princess of Condemnation wrote praises for you in the Nightshade Land, the Elysian Realm was overwhelmed by you, and even the Golden Song of Radiance would sing for you... At this moment, we are kindred spirits!"

Who on earth is this?!

Seeing Raiden Mei's confused face, Selune's Elegy realized her oversight and quickly added, "My name is Selune's Elegy! The Reaper from the Shadow Realm..."

"Pfft."

The onlookers' eyes changed, and their strange glances made Mei's body stiffen even more.

Her enhanced senses, courtesy of Honkai energy, could even hear the suppressed laughter coming from nearby.

"Stop..." Raiden Mei's mind was reeling. She couldn't even hear the ELF's introduction properly before her body began to act before she could think. She charged towards Selune's Elegy.

"Stop it!!"

With instincts heightened by Honkai energy, Raiden Mei moved with efficiency far beyond normal, her movements even accompanied by some lightning effects, crackling.

Selune's Elegy showed no intention of dodging because she knew Raiden Mei didn't mean any harm.

The ELF was simply grabbed by Raiden Mei's arm. It seemed like the girl was going to drag her to a place with fewer people. But after a few steps, Mei felt it was a bit inappropriate.

Because Selune's Elegy floated, once Raiden Mei grabbed her arm, the ELF hung behind the girl like a balloon, looking quite pitiful.

Maybe her arm was hurting too...

Thinking of this, Mei changed her strategy and hugged the ELF tightly, rushing towards a less crowded alley.

What she didn't expect was that this action of hugging would trigger memories in Selune's Elegy — not long ago, the ELF was being chased and pinched by Elysia in Elysian Realm. So the ELF instinctively struggled.

"Sorry..."

Raiden Mei let go, placing Selune's Elegy on the ground.

They had reached the depths of the alley, completely blocking the view of passersby.

"Um... Selune's Elegy, right?" Mei smiled kindly, "Do you need something from me?"

The ELF could see the lightning swirling in the depths of the girl's eyes. She was startled and she felt like a piece of meat on a chopping board, about to be cooked by the other party.

No, she absolutely cannot say it's because she felt a similar aura (referring to chuunibyou) and suddenly greeted her...

Selune's Elegy adjusted her expression and shouted loudly, "Selune's Elegy can feel it, something is chasing you in the shadows, biting onto you tightly!"

"....!" Raiden Mei's eyes widened.