MGSFV?! Chapter 522: The Players' Well-Meaning Intentions; Miss Pink Fairy Is Interesting, Right? Snap—And She's Gone
If you ask whether the players have a point in thinking this way, then of course they do. Rather, it might even be exactly what Mei is thinking right now—wanting to grasp this final opportunity.
But sometimes, the clearer you understand something, the more your emotions can spiral out of control.
As Hokuto would say…
Some players right now are really good at stabbing themselves with knives. He doesn't even need to act—they'll cut themselves down to half HP all on their own. Truly saves him the effort… Truly makes one sigh with emotion (expression: "serious".jpg).
And at this moment, the "superiority" of livestreams comes into play.
What kind of "superiority"?
Well, after stabbing themselves, some players are quite eager to share—eagerly posting their "analysis" in the livestream chat.
And so…
[???] *N
Other players, who hadn't been thinking that deeply, were now hit as well.
Their reactions were naturally very… "enthusiastic."
[What are you guys doing?]
[Now we not only have to watch out for the writers stabbing us in the back—we have to defend against other viewers too? Wow… really, "thanks" a lot!!]
[Who turned you all into this? You guys are even more ruthless than the writers. Doubt? Understand. Become. Surpass!]
Honestly speaking, the writers recently do seem to be turning over a new leaf. Not that anyone believes them…
They rarely stab us openly anymore. More often, it's player theories doing the stabbing. Not that anyone believes them…
The rise in story sweetness has everyone shipping hard. Not that anyone believes them…
Say it three times: Not that anyone believes them.jpg
[Just want everyone to get stabbed more—build up some resistance. That way, when the final blow comes, it won't hurt as much.]
[So it's out of good intentions, huh?]
[Yeah, yeah (insert dog head emoji).]
[...You guys really are something else.]
...
Anyway.
Whether actively or passively, most players now understand why Mei is speaking in such a soft, gentle tone.
They understand she wants to treasure this rare, unrepeatable moment of solitude.
But...
Just as they came to understand it, Mei and Elysia's reminiscing over past stories was quietly drawing to a close.
"Sigh, really… it's such a long story."
In-game, Elysia sighed with satisfaction, and a bit of wistfulness.
That line, sounding like a conclusion, made players' hearts skip a beat.
Is it… ending?
Already?
It felt like they had just started listening…
It wasn't enough.
"..."
"You've really matured, Mei."
Elysia smiled and praised her, but the more she smiled, the more it felt like the end was near.
A wave of reluctance swelled in the heart.
But at this moment, Mei perhaps still wouldn't say any sentimental parting words—
Instead, she would say something a little playful, to match Elysia's taste.
For example…
"How was it? I didn't disappoint you, did I, Elysia-senpai?"
Senpai! A word that could carry many meanings.
And being called senpai by Mei—Elysia would definitely be delighted.
Sense of achievement UP!
The Mei now could already say such emotionally intelligent things, using them to soften her determination and maintain a positive mood.
In a way, just like Elysia—the closer to the end, the more you must smile.
Because girls look best when they smile.
She really learned the essence of it.
...
"I've said it before—Mei would never disappoint anyone."
Naturally.
Elysia gave a bright reply with her usual smile.
"Haha, true."
Hearing the expected answer, Mei chuckled lightly. "After all… I met some great senpai."
"Hahaha~~"
Mei and Elysia sat together, chatting and laughing, eating sweets and having tea.
While they spoke about the things they'd experienced, their eyes met—
And the distance between their hearts grew closer and closer.
[This scene is just so beautiful.]
[Yeah, I wish time could freeze here forever.]
[I've stopped progressing the story.]
Gradually, they began to understand why Eden said that line, "May time stay frozen in this moment."
Perhaps she too had gone through many similar stories before that wish was born.
Indeed, indeed.
One would long for time to stop here, in this moment.
And so, they stopped—unconsciously halting their story progression.
But...
They'd already said: keep moving forward~♪
Facing Elysia, it's hard to forget her once-earnest expectations.
Even in a moment harder to part with than this, they still pressed forward so as not to disappoint her.
If they stopped now—wouldn't everything before have been in vain?
"..."
Mei might be thinking the same.
So, she continued seriously:
"I'm truly glad I chose to enter the Elysian Realm, to witness your stories."
"Your stories moved me, helped me grow, and eventually became part of who I am."
"And I… will continue to pass on your legacy and your will—so that generation after generation will know that once, there were such people—
people who lived brilliantly and fiercely."
"Not just the Flame-Chasers' stories, but also Kiana's story, Bronya's story, Fu Hua's story..."
"All the stories of those who gave their all for beautiful things."
"I want more people to be moved by them—to find the resolve to face this chaotic world,
and the courage to make decisions they can live with."
[So, after the Honkai ends, is Mei going to become a teacher? To tell these stories to the next generation, passing the torch.]
[By then Mei would already be a legendary figure, right? Wouldn't teaching be like hiding a shining light under a bushel? I mean, wouldn't it pressure the students too much?]
[Like Lei Feng stepping out of a story to tell you about himself—yeah, that'd be a lot of pressure.]
Another player gave an apt analogy.
[Being a "teacher" doesn't have to mean teaching in a classroom. There are many ways to educate the next generation.
For instance, being an instructor in Schicksal. Those who can get into Schicksal would at least have the mental fortitude to face Mei, even if a little nervous.]
[But if Honkai disappears, will Schicksal still exist?]
[Of course Schicksal will exist. Forget Valkyries—their science is centuries ahead.
If they disband and their researchers scatter worldwide, rather than peace, it might lead to nations inflating their ambitions with advanced tech and starting a world war.]
[That's… very grounded. But aren't we straying off topic? Mei was just talking about what she wanted to do.]
[Sigh, we keep rambling because I really… don't want to push this story forward. I want to see Elysia a little longer.]
[...]
...
Every move the players make might have its own reasoning.
For example—progressing the story bit by bit, because they feel the tea party between Elysia and Mei is almost over.
So even though they're still determined to move forward—they don't want to finish too quickly.
They will proceed, yes.
But please—allow them to walk slowly.
That's probably the sentiment.
Anyway, back to the story.
After stating her ideals, Mei paused, then cautiously asked Elysia:
"But… for a Herrscher, isn't this kind of ideal a little too simple?"
Naturally, Elysia wouldn't rain on Mei's parade:
"Not at all. Wasn't the Elysian Realm founded for something just as simple?"
The Elysian Realm preserved the stories of the Flame-Chasers—
passing down the brilliance of that era, and the meaning they fought for, to future generations.
Just as expected—Mei had truly graduated from the Realm.
Her every word and action bore that special romanticism unique to it.
Changed by Elysia…
Influenced by Elysia…
"Thank you, Elysia."
"Without realizing it, I too—like the Flame-Chasers—was changed by you."
"So..." And then, Mei added a guess: "Is this… your true Authority?"
"Maybe~ If so, then the Mei now must have that same power too."
"Ah… to think I'd come to consider questions like this… even I'm surprised.
I never thought I'd see this day.
Looking back… I really did take a lot of detours, huh."
"Mei."
Elysia still heard the faint trace of confusion in Mei's voice.
She said:
"Mei. Growth is never instant.
Those days of doubt and confusion—they're meaningful precisely because they make us think."
"Whether joy or pain—everything together shapes the mature, strong Mei we see now."
"So, please accept your whole self—
because those who love you, will even love your flaws."
There it was!
Elysia's undefeatable heart-to-heart comfort!
Whether it's a stoic "cool guy," a withdrawn big sister, a rich lady, or an unstoppable champion—
none of them could resist this move.
Success rate: an astounding 100%!
Hmm… come to think of it—
Though people often compare Elysia's role to Mei as Himeko was to Kiana,
and even the scene resembles that moment when Himeko comforted Kiana…
This one still feels quite different.
Kiana and Himeko were true mentor and student.
Elysia and Mei are more like mentor and friend.
Also, speaking of Elysia… one always recalls those hilarious iconic moments.
It's really hard to stay in just one mood for long.
This pink fairy lady…
Really, truly, endlessly interesting.
...
That thought rose in everyone's hearts.
"Mm, I will."
In-game, after Elysia's guidance, Mei nodded gently.
"I promise you."
Elysia, seeing this, let out a few delightfully melodic laughs.
"Haha~♪"
Just as the mood was becoming perfect—
By Honkai tradition, what comes next is always…
"Well then..."
Elysia suddenly changed tone:
"Shall we get going?"
At the same time, the soft background music that had been playing—
abruptly stopped.
[...]
[Why does the story always take a turn when the atmosphere is at its best (angry)]
[Probably because that's what moves people the most.]
Moves people's hearts?
Well… many did feel their "hearts" get moved—
hard.
On screen, one quiet line appeared:
Shall we get going?
They knew—
The parting they'd long prepared for… was finally here.
All it took was one tap.
And the story would move forward.
Then…
The tea party, the girls' small talk, Elysia…
Would all reach their conclusion.
[To say goodbye so… lightly, like eating a sweet little dessert—only Elysia could do that.]
As mentioned before—
When facing such an interesting pink fairy girl,
Even if your heart is full of complicated emotions—
Her words will tug you to another place.
You'll joke with her…
And suddenly, you'll find—it doesn't hurt as much anymore.
But thinking about how hard she worked to guide things this way…
You might feel even more...
Mei: "..."
Whatever the players guessed, and whatever they didn't—
Mei, who knew Elysia better than anyone now—
Naturally thought of all of it.
The emotions in her heart would only be more than anyone else's.
Not less.
But...
"Mm."
Mei understood what she had to do.
More than that—
She didn't want to ruin this moment,
Not when Elysia was smiling so brightly.
She nodded firmly and said:
"I will become the Herrscher of Origin,
and fulfill the mission I must accomplish."
At that moment, a new BGM floated into the game.
One that had once played in the Everlasting Realm…
As for where exactly it played back then—
Better not say too clearly.
Otherwise, one might recall… unpleasant things.
"...Oh?"
Hearing Mei's words, Elysia gently pointed something out.
"Could it be—Mei hasn't realized yet?"
"By the time you arrived here, you were already the Herrscher of Origin."
Mei: Huh? What?
[So Mei just realized it now?]
[That was slow.]
[Mei, Elysia is right there—in your heart.]
[After all this, to discover Origin was within all along… isn't that exactly "I begin, I end"?]
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