There was no time for the players to come down from the excitement.
The video continued to play.
Two more names slowly faded into view on the screen:
[Annihilation: Kalpas]
[Moment: Sakura]
"That's enough, Kalpas... that girl is already dead."
"Continuing this slaughter will accomplish nothing."
Onscreen, a pink-haired woman clad in the Divine Battle Suit: Remembrance slowly stepped into view—Sakura. Behind her stood a man wreathed in flames, his face hidden behind a mask.
"Slaughter... has never had meaning."
"But their deaths... cannot be meaningless!!"
Since players hadn't yet experienced this part of the story, the dialogue seemed cryptic and disjointed.
But that didn't stop them from taking the PV seriously.
The grand, sweeping music combined with the Flame-Chasers of the Previous Era backdrop stirred something deep in their hearts—pure adrenaline.
And then, more names appeared, sending the audience into a frenzy.
[Infinity: Mobius]
[Ephemeral: Hua]
They didn't recognize Mobius yet.
But Hua—now that was someone they knew very well!
A warrior from the Previous Era. The immortal guardian of Shenzhou. Kiana and the others' class monitor...
Bullet comments immediately flooded the screen:
[Class Rep!!]
[The Immortal is so badass!!]
[My heart aches for Immortal Fu Hua, sob...]
"Death... is not the end of life~"
"Through death, life evolves... and is reborn~"
The full figures of Fu Hua and "Snek" appeared on screen.
Vertical pupils. Green hair. Petite frame. But behind her, a shadow: human body, serpentine tail.
Then came yet another familiar name:
[Savior: Kevin]
Elysia's voice gently followed:
"Kevin~ It's not only heroes who can save the world."
"It's because they saved the world... that they were called heroes~"
Kevin's cold tone answered:
"But we all know... this world is beyond saving."
"Even so... we must become the [Heroes]."
That single line hit countless viewers like a jolt.
Right. The Previous Era had already failed.
This story... was going to be heavy. Tragic.
But so what? Even if this arc was full of heartbreak, players weren't afraid.
Come on—everyone knew the Flame-Chasers were defeated by the [Honkai]. How much worse could it hurt?
After the brutal arc in Chapter 25, players prided themselves on their unshakable will.
Regular emotional gut punches? Child's play.
Come on, HoYoverse! Hit us with your sharpest knives if you dare!
—
Kevin's voice faded, and the screen shattered like glass—splinters of pink crystal scattering across the screen.
Elysia's voice returned, soft and sincere:
"See~?"
"They all lived with such pride... to the very end~"
"Their lives... composed a symphony of civilization~"
"This is the tale of those called the [Flame-Chasers]... the unfinished journey of thirteen fire-seekers~"
"But you, visitor... your path continues on, doesn't it~?"
Mei's figure slowly emerged on screen.
The audience immediately realized—this followed directly after Chapter 25, when Mei met Elysia in the main story.
And the final frame?
It was still the cute, captivating Elysia.
Holding a crystal-pink flower, she smiled at the camera:
"Then~ follow your heart and move forward~"
"Tread the footprints left behind and witness... the journey to chase the flame~"
"And at the end, cross the graves of the fallen to create..."
"...the future that 『we』 never reached~~"
[■■: Elysia]
—
The video ended.
And when it did, countless players exhaled deeply—feeling both breathless and exhilarated.
It was just a character introduction PV, yet the sheer atmosphere made it feel... sacred. Heavy.
[6666—my goosebumps exploded...]
[EDEN!! WHERE'S EDEN?!]
[I just want to know if Eden shows up in the new version!]
[HoYoverse is insane!!]
[Please, please, PLEASE release Eden's card now QAQ]
[That's it?! Aren't there thirteen Flame-Chasers?! Where are the rest?! (angry)]
[Yeah, we're still missing five!!]
[HoYoverse, don't play dumb with us! (angry)]
—
While viewers were screaming, the video feed switched to Rita and Morley.
"What an epic poem this was..." Rita exhaled, then smiled. "Your Excellency... was the Previous Era completely wiped out?"
"Besides Kevin and Hua, did any other Flame-Chasers survive?"
She asked from the heart—deeply affected by the video.
Then, as if realizing she'd crossed a line:
"My apologies, Your Excellency. That was... inappropriate of me."
Morley chuckled softly:
"It's fine. That question... isn't one I can't answer."
After all, even if players learned the fates of the Flame-Chasers early... the knives in the Elysian Realm still cut deep.
"Besides Kevin and Fu Hua, the other Flame-Chasers..."
"None survived."
A single sentence, but it hit like a hammer, crashing down on every viewer's heart.
Even Rita was left speechless.
In the end, she could only murmur:
"What... a cruel ending."
Bullet comments echoed her sorrow:
[I knew it... but hearing it confirmed still hit hard...]
[Damn you, Otto!! Give me back Elysia!!]
[Otto, how could you be so cruel... I want Eden back!!]
[Unbelievable... the character's not even released, and you already killed her off?!]
[Otto's not human... take this sword!!]
[They're pulling the knife from beyond the grave... HoYoverse, you monsters...]
[Did you forget about Himeko?! QAQ]
[Only HoYoverse dares to pull off stunts like this. Any other game would crash and burn.]
[The Previous Era... was pure carnage.]
[Weren't the Flame-Chasers fusion warriors? If even they lost to a Herrscher, then just how powerful was the Final Herrscher?!]
—
Morley smirked at the scrolling comments.
"You all think there were only thirteen fusion warriors in the Previous Era?"
That line instantly pulled everyone's attention.
A sly smile formed on Morley's lips:
"There were countless fusion warriors in the Previous Era."
"But the ones called the Flame-Chasers were..."
"The last thirteen who survived the battle against the Herrscher of Binding."
Rita: "??"
Bullet comments: "??"
"Honkai... is not as simple as you think."
Right now, players believed that the term [Fusion Warrior] was synonymous with overpowered Herrscher-slayers.
After all, the story hadn't revealed much yet.
They only remembered that in the side story, Fu Hua obliterated Sirin with the Taixu Sword.
So in their minds, fusion warriors = absolute monsters.
But what they didn't know was... only warriors fused with Judgment and Cataclysm-level Honkai beast genes could truly go toe-to-toe with a Herrscher.
The rest? Just mid-tier.
But Morley didn't reveal this.
Instead, he let the truth linger—only thirteen remained from countless fusion warriors.
That was enough to impress upon the players just how grim the Previous Era truly was.
And sure enough, the dread settled in.
The comment section exploded:
—
"Alright~ enough spoilers for now."
"Up next... the thing players have really been waiting for—Otto's Lecture~"
"Oh, right—I'm still operating from behind the scenes right now~"
Morley chuckled.
"But we can't have a Lecture without a host... so this time—"
"Let the cute and charming Miss Pink Elf~ introduce the new Valkyrie battlesuit!"
The moment Otto's voice faded, the girls quickly worked their equipment.
The livestream screen cut to a new video.
—
Familiar music began to play—same as every Otto's Lecture episode.
But this time, it wasn't Otto's voice narrating.
It was the bubbly, lively voice of Elysia.
"Yaa~ Look who's here~"
Cue silver-bell laughter as she stepped into frame.
"A lost guest~? How rare~"
"Welcome to the Elysian Realm~"
"No need to be nervous~ Just treat this place... as my own paradise~"
Onscreen, Elysia's idle animations were showcased.
"You want to know my name? Ah, right~"
"Lately... I've been going by a very special nickname~"
She leaned close to the camera, her flawless beauty magnified in every detail.
A wink from her glittering eyes made countless hearts skip a beat.
"You can call me... Miss Pink Elf~"
Then came her splash art.
"Make sure to treasure my feelings, okay~~"
[Miss Pink Elf]
—
At this point, players completely lost it.
[SO CUTE. SO BEAUTIFUL. AAAAAHHHH!!]
[Elysia!! Finally entering the banner pool!!!]
[So cute!! You can always trust HoYoverse's modeling and art team!!]
[This nickname is perfect for her—Miss Pink Elf suits Elysia to a tee!]
[Pulling! I'm gonna blow up the gacha!!]
[I'm broke again... after the Hall Master, the Prince, now Elysia... and Eden's probably next!!]
[HoYoverse, you're draining me dry QAQ]
[You wanted more banners, now you complain? MAKE UP YOUR MIND!!]
[I don't care—I have to get Elysia!!]
—
Back in the HoYoverse studio.
Watching the reactions, Elysia was thrilled.
"Boss Morley~ Seems like the players really love the nickname Miss Pink Elf, huh~"
Morley raised an eyebrow.
"Maybe... they just love you?"
"Fufu~ You really know how to make a girl blush... If you keep complimenting me like that, I just might fall for you~"
Morley calmly took a sip of water—utterly unbothered.
Sure, Elysia never lied. Never deceived.
But her "falling in love"... might not mean what people thought it did.
After all, love comes in many forms.
Still... being liked by Elysia didn't sound like such a bad thing...
That thought suddenly made Morley curious:
"Say... Elysia, is there anyone you don't like?"
She blinked, surprised by the question.
"Hmm..." She tapped her chin, thinking seriously.
"I guess... not really~"
"Fufu~ After all, no one dislikes me, so why would I dislike anyone~?"
"So... you love everyone?" Morley asked again.
"Eh?" Elysia froze—then grinned mischievously:
"If I say yes... would you get jealous~?"
Morley: "?"
"What's there to be jealous about...?"
"Well then~ mmhm, Elysia loves everyone~"
"Of course, by everyone, I mean... all the beautiful girls~"
Morley: "..."
Figures. That's the founder of the Girl-Crush Club for you.
—
While Morley and Elysia chatted, the livestream continued airing the Special Edition of Otto's Lecture.
Onscreen, Elysia began explaining her character kit.
"I, Miss Pink Elf Elysia, am a Physical Damage DPS-type Valkyrie~"
"Tap the attack key to shoot magical arrows~"
...
"My 'Affection' builds over time, and when charged, can be used to unleash powerful shots~"
She giggled adorably between lines, making countless hearts skip.
The comments section was full of jokes and praise:
["Self-Introduction"]
["Volunteering as Tribute"]
[LOL "Volunteering"—classic Elysia, always hilarious~~]
[Otto's out of a job, lmao]
[Otto didn't lose his job, he just entered his voice-change phase (cries)]
[I'm dying from laughter here hahaha]
[Otto got crushed by Immortal Fu Hua and hasn't recovered]
[I already knifed Otto myself (doge emoji)]
[Elysia is too cute (*≧▽≦)]
[This is now officially "Elysia's Lecture"]
[So much pink... it's perfect for her~]
—
The video continued.
"Let's set the mood with something dazzling~"
Elysia activated her Ultimate: she blew a kiss to the camera, spun gracefully, and fired an arrow into the sky.
The animation unfolded in slow motion.
"A touch of beauty and elegance to lighten the tension~"
"Girls who understand the mood... are the cutest~ Don't you agree~?"
[Ultimate / You and I, Where It Begins]
"When I use my Ultimate, my power becomes a flawless dome."
"Within this dome, my charged shots are enhanced~"
As she explained, the footage showed her dancing like a butterfly inside the dome.
Shooting, twirling, leaping—each movement brimming with elegance.
She was the very embodiment of charm, beauty, and Valkyrie strength—leaving all viewers utterly captivated.
Her Ultimate... that flying kiss... the flower-like girl...
Each motion danced straight across players' hearts.
Male or female—no one could resist Elysia's magic.
"So~ do you feel a little closer to me now?"
"But today, let's stop here~"
"If others find out you exist... not everyone will be as sweet as me~"
"So, until we meet again~"
"I've got so many more stories... I want to share with you~"
—
The video ended.
And the comment section exploded once again:
[Elysia is just too cute—she's unstoppable!!!]
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