[Honestly, it's hard to even put words to this chapter. It was a brutal fight between two girls who mean the world to each other.. Although I really like watching girls fight, this time I actually cried while watching it... ]
[Mihoyo's music department always delivers – those tracks just brought back all the bittersweet memories in an instant.]
[Beauty is just for foreshadowing, foreshadowing is just a deeper knife, only the three Stigmata given are the truth, Only Raven Island has both jokes and intensity]
[In the main Story, knives are flying all over the sky, Only Side Story are the source of happiness. I have decided to rely on the next side Story to heal my wounded heart! ]
[ Congratulations on the arrival of the Herrscher Of Thunder! Celebrate, the era of the Queen of Thunder has arrived, Protagonist Humanity status will be cut off by one more, Fu Hua-San... is it going to end like this? ]
[Fu Hua-san doesn't have a body anymore, ah I think(hope) she will come back in the future, ]
[Speaking of new Herrschers... remember that whole 'MC becomes a Herrscher' theory? Well, maybe that's how Fu Hua survives – as a Herrscher herself!
[what herrscher? consciousness?(joke)]
" Oh? Aren't these our lovely players? " Luo Mo's eyes gleamed with amusement. He stroked his chin, a thoughtful expression crossing his face.
"It's clear they're following the plotline, but I'm surprised they haven't found those little Easter Egg I planted along the way."
" Easter eggs? In addition to the island villa, are there other funny plots? "
Su Lu was a little confused. She didn't remember any extra easter eggs in game.
To put it another way, as the chief planner, she doesn't even know about it, so it's not like that in the game plot.
Moreover, when did this dog boss intervene in this plot? How come she doesn't know. Su Lu had an ominous premonition.
"Hmm, let me double-check." Luo Mo clicked his mouse rapidly, pulling up the event storyline.
He had secretly tweaked Kiana's Stigmata data some time back and locked it.
Although he rarely intervened in the game, at the beginning, he still tried his best to use his game talent that still exists to this day, basically ensuring that he understood all aspects of game production.
At that time, the crisis awareness was quite high, so he naturally had to consider the options if something went wrong and Schicksal would not cooperate with him or something else.
And, putting all that aside, isn't it his duty to prepare Easter eggs without telling everyone?
Su Lu's eyes widened as she watched his operation. She was shocked by the character scene in the last chapter of the main story on the screen. Her fingers were trembling.
In that battle, the stigmata worn by trial character Kiana all looked like Mei's - Mei's princess (top), Mei's wedding (middle), Mei's birthday (bottom),
again of the battle between the two in this episode, and the contrast between the stigmata on her body...
"Um... boss... just wondering... you do realize you're a terrible person, right?" Every time she thought this guy couldn't sink any lower, he proved her wrong. and he would not forget to bury the knife in such a small place!
Sure enough, is the lower limit used to break through?
"Ugh, too bad. Looks like I hid that one a bit too well." Luo Mo sounded a little disappointed that no one in the live chat caught his Easter egg.
Of course, who bothers checking the Kiana's Stigmata in a story chapter? Especially if they're in the habit of skipping damage numbers! Details like that are easy to miss.
But it doesn't matter, I have the responsibility to remind them of the points they didn't pay attention to.
"Oh well, I guess I'll have to point it out myself. Good thing I have an alt account – perfect for dropping hints about things the players overlooked."
Su Lu Take a look at this – tons of those fan accounts are actually Boss alternate accounts. Now check out what he posted: theories about Himeko, debates about the next chapter, deep dives into the Vodka girls' storyline...
Su Lu was once again stunned by this discovery and couldn't believe it, seriously? Her boss was...messing with the fanbase?
Luo Mo started typing up a hint on his alt account, but quickly realized it wouldn't spread very far. He needed a bigger boost...
" You can also consider informing the anchors... Well, let's tell Bella first so that she can increase her number of fans, otherwise she won't be able to support her own queen. "
With a few more clicks and some strategic messaging, he set his plan in motion.
Su Luo looked helplessly at her boss's devilish behavior, Should she say something? Probably not.
As for the other employees? They've discovered today's lunch,
However, the soundproofing of this office is good, well, pretty good, which is good for everyone.
...
["Crimson moon shines upon the town that is smeared in blood..."]
[Cried the diva given into lament]
[All those sweet little dreams buried deep in memories until the very end ]
And with the final swan song, Mei rode away on the dragon, and the red dot disappeared in the clear sky. This time the main plot also came to an end.
"That bad Guy...always making girls cry." Elysia sniffled, her eyes still red. "I don't know... this one really got to me."
She sighed, the lyrics echoing in her head, tugging at her heartstrings.
// It's great to be the enemy of the world for you, to be fearless as long as it's you... //
"Even this edgier, and those Chūnibyō word, darker Mei...there's a strange part of me that doesn't hate it."
"Better if I was the one saying those words to you, right?" Vill-V chuckled, her eyes glinting with mischief as she looked at the uncharacteristically somber Elysia.
"You know me too well, Vill-V," Elysia forced a smile, the effort clear in its tightness.
Vill-V laughed softly, tipping her hat in a mock bow. "Well then... I suppose my work here is done. Enjoy your..." She paused, the playful tone fading slightly, "...your meal."
As a burst of white smoke dissipated, Vill-V's figure disappeared into the hall.
After hearing her words, Elysia realized that there seemed to be a ' big gift ' waiting for all of them at noon today.
She remained silent for a while and glanced around at the people around her. Everyone was staring at the others, and no one wanted to let anyone else leave.
" Uh... you guys, do you want to watch the beautiful girl cry again? " Elysia's voice was a bit unwilling.
She had such a good opportunity just now, but she actually forgot to slip it away! it's a pity!
"A good child shouldn't waste food, Ellie." Aponia's voice was as gentle as ever. It was meant to soothe, yet Elysia shivered at the words. "Don't worry, those who flee...well, let's just say they'll still make it in time for dinner."
She clasped her hands together, full of piety, like a holy nun,
But to Elysia, she looked more like an executioner waiting for the appointed hour.
" No - I don't want to eat this! "
" Don't be picky about food! "
...
In the villa
"Bella, seriously...you'd be better off leaving." Sirin's voice was thick with a mix of sadness and old frustration. She still couldn't shake the image of the fallen dragon, the tale echoing in her head.
Her gaze fell to the Kurikara in Mei's possession – a symbol of a once-mighty queen.
Benares, the loyal companion, was no more.
" It doesn't matter. Aren't I always by your Queen's side now? "
Bella giggled, Her excitement about sharing a bed with her Queen seemed to override any other concern.
" Beep-- " The phone rang. Cecilia opened it curiously and read the message.
Confused, she read the message. "Open the character panel of the last level...?"
Cecilia stopped the drawing the gacha after reading this. Although she is not as good as Kiana and Sirin, as the mother of two European emperors(gacha emperor), She could snag a shiny new character almost every ten pulls – perfect for her.
Cecilia prioritized the thrill of battle, the adrenaline rush of mastering a new move set, not some inflated damage numbers.
Even if Sirin has SSS character, isn't she still beneath her?
Cecilia opened Kiana's character stigma panel at this time. She was stunned to see that the stigmas of the three Mei were really shocking.
It directly explains what it means to tattoo the other person on the body.
...
At the Anti-Entropy base...
"Seriously, where the heck are we in all this?" Tesla grumbled, still sniffling a bit from the dramatic short film.
"Schicksal Valkyries get epic fight scenes, the World Serpent boss makes a grand entrance... meanwhile, Anti-Entropy is out here like a forgotten side dish!"
"Don't they always miss the main Story?" Einstein chimed in, absentmindedly tinkering with her cup of instant noodles – a new invention by Dr. Tesla, of course.
"Logically speaking, our mechs wouldn't be much help against a Herrscher of that magnitude..." She stopped speaking, leaving her meaning clear.
Einstein's attention drifted back to her steaming cup of instant noodles – a testament to Tesla's newfound genius that actually work.
Just like the one in the event story in game, Over a hundred flavors, cooked in minutes, AND packed with more vitamins, mineral, and nutrition than usual... a significant upgrade from prior inventions.
Needless to say, this invention is at least much more useful than the previous Tesla ideas.
The biggest difference is that this invention is really practical and can even be used to subsidize anti-entropy finance.
The first few items... food feeders, doll traps, etc... are hard to describe in a word.
"Besides, Dr. Tesla," Einstein added with a twinkle in her eye, "you fill a vital role at Anti-Entropy. Your well-timed complaints and...let's call it 'unique' reputation...well, it's exactly what the players expect."
"Shut it, Mophead!" Tesla hissed and originally planned to vent her anger on Einstein, but as they're in the laboratories, which are filled with volatile substances and expensive equipment, she gave up this idea.
"Let's talk about Yang. In-game, he told everyone that he knew Herrscher better than anyone, and he, as the Herrscher of Reason, got smacked. Also, although he named himself after the world (Welt in Germany), Yang seemed to always be behind times as he didn't even know Mei abandoned us and the world."
"Fufufu... I'm looking forward to the look on his face once he finds out..." Tesla covered her mouth and snickered, eager to see her alliance leader's expression.
" Oh? Then Dr. Tesla, your wish will come true soon. Here, " Einstein motioned her to look at the person coming from behind. Yang was standing behind tesla awkwardly.
" Ahem, Tesla... Obviously, I can't understand what young people say. As for the world thing, it's just a title, "
Yang waved his hand, indicating that these were just small details, and, to be honest,
Every time he see himself saying something 'in the name of the world', he feel embarrassed when think about it now. he feel like black history is being revealed again.
Presumably, that little girl will soon have this kind of trouble.
Yang sighed inwardly. He was about to offer some veteran advice about teenage impulsiveness– ahem, Bronya, ahem – but figured he'd save his breath. The thought of Bronya behind the wheel was enough to induce a headache.
But how to put it, well, as long as she is happy.
"Yang! You're walking around without making a sound again! You know that scares us right?" Tesla put her palm on her chest and gave Yang a roll of her eyes.
" The matter of the stigmata has been basically confirmed with the Schicksal . It's very useful. "
"Schicksal confirmed. Those stigmata...they're potent." Yang nodded thoughtfully. Sure, it would've been better if they weren't forged in the heart Tower of the Second Eruption, but they beat any mech hands-down.
"As for that whole Honkai's screening mechanism..." he grimaced, remembering the game's ominous explanation. "Best not to tempt fate, right? Whether it's Schicksal or Anti-Entropy, we're not about to race some higher dimension."
"Otto and that whole 'Kallen's memory' nonsense in the game… probably a smokescreen to keep a lid on tech advancement," Tesla grumbled.
"Seriously," she huffed, glancing at Yang. "If Schicksal wasn't such a pain to contact, me and Mophead would've cracked those stigmata ages ago. Instead, we're stuck playing catch-up in this place, and wrestle with greedy people."
Yang slumped into a chair, rubbing his temples. "No point in sweating it now. We're already behind. Besides, the big targets aren't Schicksal – it's the World Serpent and the Honkai Impact."
" Speaking of which, Yang, Anti entropy and Schicksal have merged, and there is a high probability that Schicksal will be the dominant one. Won't you regret it? " Tesla worriedly said,
She and Einstein were not worried. Rather than this, it was better to say that they preferred to concentrate on scientific research and no longer had to manage such things as organizations.
"After the Honkai's gone? I'll probably make games... animations... whatever keeps me entertained," Yang said calmly.
" Okay, it doesn't matter to you, so I won't worry about it. Speaking of which, how is Bronya? " Tesla looked at his expression and confirmed again and again.
After confirming that he indeed did not have the will of the leader of the Anti-Entropy Alliance, she sighed helplessly. Cocolia wanted this position so badly that Yang didn't seem to care at all.
"Bronya's doing great. Smart, capable… but inheriting the organization? she doesn't seem to want to manage the organization. " Yang said after hesitation.
"So...you're just handing it off to Schicksal?" Tesla raised an eyebrow, skepticism laced in her voice, she know this will happen.
"Haha, let me help first. If you are willing to take over part of it, you can. " Yang smiled helplessly on his face,
Tesla and Einstein exchanged a look – part amusement, part exasperation.
How had the leader of Anti-Entropy become the unwanted gift nobody could get rid of? Honestly, this was even worse than the usual embarrassment.
...
Schicksal Headquarters,
" Then, in reality, the Honkai Beasts in Nagazora City have never dissipated and are constantly emerging. Is this also the reason? "
Kallen has long passed the age of being moved by passion, but the two growing girls in the game have allowed her to warm up to the excitement in her blood again.
After the impulse, as a bishop, you need to think more.
The reason why the Honkai energy concentration in half of Nagazora City has not been reduced has been found. If it cannot be solved, she will have to start planning to relocate people from the surrounding areas.
Imaginary Singularities, portals, the whole mess gives her a headache.
And when she asked Luo Mo earlier? His brilliant idea was to find a Herrscher and unleash them on the problem? So easy, right?
Kallen sighed. Sure, the game suggested the Herrscher IS the ultimate solution. But when the solution becomes the problem... well, then you just deal with the Herrscher.
Typical, frustrating, oversimplified logic...
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Edit: Big thanks to [RVN_RZGRZ], for providing suggestions and correcting some mistakes in this chapter.