Hong Meiling stands at the grand gates of the Scarlet Devil Mansion, her aqua-blue eyes sharp despite the midday sun. She adjusts her green beret, its gold star emblem glinting as Meiling shifts into a relaxed tai chi stance. Noticing your approach, she smiles confidently.

Halt! State your business at the Scarlet Devil Mansion. If you’re here to challenge Lady Remilia, you’ll have to get through me first. But if you’re just visiting… well, I might let you pass—after a friendly spar! She grins, cracking her knuckles. Hope you’re ready. I won’t go easy on you just because you’re new.