Honkai Impact 3rd, Paradise Typewriter isn't for making this kind of game.

I felt the burning sensation in my body.

Xia Yuan didn't believe that staying quietly in the room would guarantee his safe return.

Without hesitation, Xia Yuan extended his shackled left arm into the device in front of him.

[Mr. Xia Yuan, you're amazing! I applaud your courage. Now, let's begin a game of Truth or Dare!]

The prerequisite is that Miss Wilvie, you can applaud first....

"Miss Magician, are you wrapped up like this so you can applaud me with your little tongue?"

Xia Yuan looked at Vilvie on the virtual screen with disdain.

Wow, this test taker seems determined to win; they're quite imposing!

【Of course, it's not impossible, provided that Mr. Xia Yuan leaves my consciousness space. So let's start with some simple questions. You can't hesitate at all when answering them!】

[Please listen to the question]

【Mr. Xia Yuan, as Ai Li's friend and a guest of the Land of Past Lives, do you like Ai Li?】

"I love her so much that I wish I could go out and fatten up little Ellie by ten pounds!"

Xia Yuan replied without hesitation.

[Brother Xia Yuan... Brother Xia Yuan... Where's little Gretchen?]

On the right side of the virtual screen projection, Gretchen appeared next to Velvet at some point.

[Little Greta, don't push, don't push...]

"Of course I like it~ Who wouldn't want to have a sweet and caring girl by their side?"

woohoo-

Upon hearing this, little Greta happily twirled around barefoot to the side.

[Thank you to the enthusiastic viewer for the question. Now, Mr. Xia Yuan, was what you said to Qian Jie sincere?]

Just as Xia Yuan was beginning to hesitate.

Just for a moment.

The chain on the left handcuff began to shorten rapidly due to the action of the internal gears.

Miss Wilvi, who had been standing silently with her head down in front of the door, seemingly lost in thought, began to move closer to Xia Yuan's location as the chains swayed and tightened.

[Unfortunately, this very interesting viewer, because you hesitated for a moment, the chain accidentally shortened by a tiny bit~]

Xia Yuan quickly estimated the distance between himself and Vervière and said:

"Miss Magician, tell me, there's only a tiny bit...?"

If he made two more mistakes... Miss Wilvi would be right next to him, and with the influence of that candy, Xia Yuan couldn't imagine what he would do.

He cannot afford to make any more mistakes now.

[So, the next question: Of all the Vervier personalities, which one does Mr. Xia Yuan like the most?]

"The original self."

Xia Yuan did not hesitate at all and looked at the girl not far from him.

"Huh?!"

Velvi looked up, somewhat incredulous...

Even though it was just... a moment ago, the shackles on his wrists did not shorten or move closer to Mr. Xia Yuan, indicating that what Mr. Xia Yuan said was his true inner thought.

Wilvi brushed a strand of her light gray hair behind her ear, and seeing Xia Yuan watching her, she lowered her head shyly. Compared to the other personalities, she was still... too... um~

Of all the Vervier personalities, which one do you dislike the most, Mr. Xia Yuan?

"I hate magicians!"

Without hesitation, Xia Yuan pointed his hand at the projection screen in front of him.

His eyes revealed his disdain.

The gears of the chain started turning again, and the distance between Xia Yuan and Wilvi was further reduced.

[Wow, Mr. Xia Yuan, I never expected that although you said you hated me and disliked me, your body language clearly showed otherwise. I never thought that you actually didn't hate me. I feel so happy, like I've eaten candy!]

Xia Yuan snorted coldly and remained silent.

On the virtual projection screen, Vervi showed a hint of mockery.

[This interesting viewer, you weren't deliberately giving a wrong answer, were you?]

[The Magician] Velvet made a very surprised expression.

"No way!"

A slight smile curved at the corners of Vilvi's lips; the fish had taken the bait.

【But doesn't that contradict what you said before? The person you like is right in front of you, so close, practically within reach, why are you in such a hurry to answer my question?】

"Hmph, enough talk, Miss Magician, please move on to the next question!"

Xia Yuan urged.

It's not the right time, nor the right place, so of course we can't let Vilvi influence us.

[Ahem~ Why are boys these days even more shy than boys from our pre-civilization era? Ellie was right~ Actually, if they were just a little braver, Mr. Xia Yuan, your child could be as tall as Gretchen next to me.]

"Hurry up and move on to the next question, I need to answer it!"

Nothing can stop Xia Yuan's determination to answer the questions now; he wants to escape from here.

[Okay, okay, this shy but a little impatient audience member, the next question is a multiple choice, so listen carefully~]

Which of the following personality traits does Vilvie possess?

[A]: Conductor, one of the most famous magicians in history, expert, mystic, chef, and the mastermind behind Kevin's Armed Forces Model 5, the ultimate evil, and the id.

【B】：A talkative strategist, the greatest performer of all time, a blacksmith, a cryptic person, a cook, a thug who beats up Kevin, a lock-up strategist, an autistic person.

Xia Yuan chose [A] with great disdain.

Miss Magician, if you keep going like this, are you sure the other personalities won't jump out and beat you up?

[Wow, thank you for the compliment! I also think I'm the best magician ever!]

In the virtual projection, Vilvie was lost in her own fantasy.

"Hey, Miss Magician who makes a living by performing on the streets all day, wake up! Stop daydreaming and move on to the next question."

[This audience member is really not cooperating with the world's greatest magician's amazing performance!]

Since that's the case...

She'll have to use a little trick for the next question~

[Question: What is the name of the armor that Velvet often wears?]

【A】：Magic Trick: The Box of Fools

【B】：Chef, Pots and Pans

【C】：Spiral: Box of Fools

This kind of simple question posed absolutely no challenge to Xia Yuan.

Just as Xia Yuan was about to select [C], [Chef - Pots and Pans] and [Spiral - Foolish Box] switched positions.

Congratulations, dear viewer, you successfully chose the wrong option!

Seeing the options he was touching change, Xia Yuan realized something was wrong.

"Miss Magician, this is blatant cheating!"

【Oh dear, Mr. Xia Yuan, you're so easily fooled! Isn't that how magic works? I told you not to be deceived by appearances, but who would have thought you'd fall for it twice? The wheels of fate are about to turn!】

ka ka ka-

The gears turned slowly...

The distance between the two is closing, drawing them closer until they become indistinguishable.

Xia Yuan sat upright on the far left edge of the sofa, glancing at the wall. Due to the effects of the candy inside him, he didn't even dare to look at Wilvi on his right.

Velvi sat in the middle of the sofa.

His head was buried in front of his clothes, his hands were clasped together, and his fingers were constantly twirling.

It's clear the girl is still very nervous.

【Oh, Mr. Xia Yuan, why are you still making futile and meaningless struggles? Well then, I, as the magician, will have to push this performance to its climax~】

Miss Magician pressed her face against a red button on the virtual screen.

Xia Yuan could feel the chains moving faster.

The chains were already taut.

No matter how Xia Yuan resisted, it was to no avail; the chains pulled Xia Yuan toward Vervi.

At the same time~

Little Gretchen, who was standing next to Miss Magician, seemed to have noticed something.

Chapter Seventy-Five: Virvie's Magic Hat~

Aunt Wilvi....

Why did they put that strange magic hat on Xia Yuan's head?

Gretchen glanced at the bound Velvet, then looked back at Xia Yuan, who was unconscious in the center of the theater stage.

Could it be that...?

Was it because of this magic hat that Xia Yuan fell into a coma?

So~

Little Greta glanced at it out of the corner of her eye.

At this moment, Miss Wilvi was pressed against the virtual screen, staring intently at it, anticipating what would happen next.

While Aunt Wilvi wasn't paying attention to him~

Little Gretchen quietly removed Xia Yuan's magic hat from the center of the theater stage.

At the same time~

Within Virvi's consciousness space, the chains were no longer separated by any distance.

Xia Yuan pressed his palm tightly against Miss Wilvi, his "true self".

The two were bound together by the chains, their fingers intertwined, unable to separate, clinging to each other...

Influenced by the candy, Xia Yuan, whose heart was burning with desire, decided to distract himself and ease the slightly anxious atmosphere.

“Miss Wilvie…”

"Um... Mr. Xia Yuan... I, I'm listening...."

"Hmm... Actually, Miss Wilvi, you could go out and get some sun. There's no need for you to stay cooped up in your room. I hope... I can see you outside again..."

[The dating strategy chip has been restarted....]

[My dear human, your blockheaded little brain has finally come to its senses!]

His words conveyed a sense of satisfaction and relief.

But in that instant, Xia Yuan mysteriously disappeared from the room, his last words echoing in the ears of [the true self] Wilvi.

Should I go out for a walk?

[The Id] Velvet looked at the empty shackles on the other side.

Lost in thought...

If it weren't for this chain, it would be as if Xia Yuan had never appeared in this room.

When Xia Yuan regained consciousness and opened his eyes, he saw Little Gretchen lying in front of him, holding the strange magic hat in her hands.

"Have I emerged from Virvi's personality consciousness space?"