My Game Studio is Full of Valkyries?!

Seeing the barrage of chat messages, Hokuto let out a soft laugh and didn't pursue the topic further.

Instead, he moved on to the main event of the day.

"Compared to Otto, some of you might be more curious about… when Mei was granted permission by Kevin to delve deep into World Serpent and encountered the beloved Miss Elf—what kind of sparks flew between the two?"

"To that end, we at miHoYo have developed an all-new gameplay mode: Elysian Realm.

Here, you'll witness the tales of the Previous Era,

See Kevin's past, Fu Hua's past, and her entire story..."

As his voice faded, the stage lights flared.

Hokuto silently stepped offstage.

Then came Miss Elf's voice, echoing from every direction:

"Welcome, pure and noble soul.

You've come in search of the past,

But the bedrock of truth has long been buried beneath the dust of yore.

This is the final sanctuary of a dying world—

And the destined tomb of the Flame-Chasers."

"What exists here... are nothing more than some still-interesting tales."

"Tales of a long-forgotten past.

Tales of thirteen who failed to become heroes."

Brilliant lights converged into two symbols:

Ⅵ "Decimation" Kalpas

Ⅷ "Setsuna" Sakura

A pale cherry-hued false moon rose above the stage.

"That's enough, Kalpas."

Then the camera panned down, and Sakura's familiar face appeared.

"That girl is already dead.

Continuing this fight… is meaningless."

She stood on a blazing battlefield, back turned to a fierce-looking man—

Wearing an ominous black mask, one foot atop a Honkai Beast.

Everything about him screamed wild.

Players were still wondering who he was when he spoke.

"Fighting itself has no meaning—

But their deaths... must not be meaningless."

That voice—

Wasn't that Kalpas?!

Kalpas, are you joining Honkai Impact 3rd too?!

Did miHoYo blackmail you into this?!

If you're being threatened, blink twice!

That was their first reaction.

Kalpas wasn't like Miss Elf—

He never seemed like the type who'd want to be in a game.

And yet—this was just the beginning.

Brilliant light erupted skyward from the stage.

Kalpas and Sakura took their leave amidst the chaos.

Actually, in Elysia's original plan, they were supposed to have more screen time.

But not all of the Thirteen were comfortable going all out.

So...

Let's leave that aside for now.

With the next wave of light—

Two more symbols formed:

Ⅹ "Infinity" Mobius

Ⅻ "Vicissitude" Hua

Illusory bubbles rose across the stage,

Each containing Fu Hua in different attire.

The camera zoomed out.

A green-haired woman gazed at a figure atop a high platform—

A clone of Fu Hua, eyes closed, suspended in a simulated stasis pod.

It was as if she were admiring her own experiment.

With costumes, makeup, and lighting, Mobius appeared noticeably younger.

"Death... is not the end of life."

"Through death, life evolves and is reborn."

Mobius spoke in a cryptic tone, then suddenly turned—

Facing the camera directly.

"Yes.

We will redefine what it means to be human."

That serpentine gaze—

Even through the screen, viewers felt a chill at the base of their spines.

Their fingers froze over their keyboards.

For a moment—they couldn't type a single word.

Of course, some had already recognized her voice.

But they still couldn't believe it was Miss Mobius.

Because when she said those lines—

She didn't sound like she was acting.

It sounded like she genuinely believed them.

That feeling—like being hunted by a predator...

So it was true?!

When Miss Elf said Mobius was a mad scientist,

She wasn't joking?!

They thought Miss Elf was teasing—

But she was being serious all along?!

The stage changed again.

The camera shifted away from Mobius—

Everyone subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief.

Some even noticed they had broken out in a cold sweat.

Perhaps to break the tension Mobius left behind—

A lighthearted, breezy melody began to play.

Another symbol appeared:

ⅩⅢ "Reverie" Pardofelis

"Heroes have their own way of living."

With Pardofelis' voice, a giant tree rose from the ground.

The spotlight landed on a cute catgirl nestled in the branches—

Beside her, a cow-patterned kitten.

"Mortals too have their own way.

If we have to live like someone else..."

She leaned lazily against the trunk, exuding just chill vibes.

"...well, that's not entirely unacceptable either."

An illusory apple fell into her hand.

She took a small bite.

"But... is it really necessary?"

Then she stretched her arms out wide.

Canned Fish, as if on cue, pounced—landing on her head.

"Canned Fish, no—!"

Pardofelis flailed to catch her pet.

The apple slipped from her hand.

The camera followed the falling apple.

Two more symbols flashed by:

Ⅳ "Gold" Eden

Ⅶ "Bodhi" Su

Su leaned quietly against a tree—

Raising a hand to catch the falling apple.

It transformed into a leaf.

Within the leaf shimmered the birth and decay of countless worlds.

He said nothing.

But beside him, a woman lifted a golden goblet in toast.

"A toast to this vast world—

May time forever stay this moment.

May this world shine forevermore... like gold."

Her arrival reignited the crowd's excitement.

Even after the shock of the other Flame-Chasers—

They still couldn't help but erupt once more.

Because this was Eden!

Famed the world over.

Her artistic achievements defined an era.

A superstar of the Previous Era.

When miHoYo had her perform the theme for Meteoric Salvation,

Fans were already stunned.

Now they had actually added Eden to the game?!

If word got out...

Who wouldn't want to download Honkai Impact 3rd just to play Elysian Realm?

miHoYo's legendary move!

Strangely, no one questioned why Su—who had already died—

Was now appearing in Elysian Realm.

As Eden sipped her wine (real wine, by the way),

The scene transformed into a starry, oil-painting sky.

Ⅸ "Daybreak" Kosma

Ⅺ "Stars" Griseo

A little painter swung her legs gently.

She held an illusory brush, dipped in phantom pigment—

And began to paint in silence.

Her canvas gradually came to life.

Beside her, the silent knight played a harmonica—

Guarding her and her art.

No words were spoken.

Yet the atmosphere was rich with meaning.

The camera advanced.

Past the two of them.

Stepping onto glowing stairs—

Toward a gate of light.

Inside was a place that felt sacred.

A woman dressed as a nun stood praying before a statue.

Ⅲ "Discipline" Aponia

"Through me, enter the city of sorrow..."

"...Through me, fall into eternal suffering."

As Aponia's holy voice rang out—

The previously excited viewers were unexpectedly soothed.

Some even began chanting "Amen" in chat.

As if their souls were being lulled by some unseen force.

Really, it was just the power of Aponia's voice.

As the camera moved to her face,

She slowly opened her eyes and said gently:

"Please... turn back, lost traveler."

The moment she finished—

The camera seemed to be dragged backward—

Rapidly retreating from that sacred place.

Darkness fell over the stage.

Maybe to let viewers process what they'd just witnessed—

Or maybe because someone important was about to appear.

The darkness lasted a while.

Then a single symbol formed:

Ⅰ "Deliverance" Kevin

Miss Elf's voice returned:

"Kevin—It's not that only heroes can save the world.

But because you saved it, you were called a hero."

Kevin stared forward, eyes on the shattered pillar of light inside a pink crystal.

The BGM quickened—

A battle seemed imminent.

"But we all know—this world can no longer be saved.

Even so...

We must still become heroes."

[Crap, Kevin just stole the whole show.]

[Didn't say much, but every word was 🔥.]

[Kevin is first??]

[He's the strongest human. Makes sense.]

Some posted comments.

Others wondered—

Weren't there supposed to be thirteen?

Besides Miss Elf, one more hadn't shown up...

As if on cue—

Ⅴ "Helix" Vill-V

Clap~ Clap clap~~

Applause rang out at center stage.

The music turned into a theatrical fanfare.

Under the spotlight, Vill-V raised both hands in triumph—

Striking a flamboyant pose.

"What a spectacular performance!"

"This was the surprise I prepared for you all!"

"A stage play starring all thirteen Flame-Chasers—"

"Handcrafted by Vill-V herself—absolutely one of a kind!"

Before she could finish, Elysia's voice cut in—

But this time it came from above.

She had appeared at the very top of the stage.

Floating in her hand was a crystal flower made of thirteen fragments.

Twelve of them sparkled with the scenes from earlier.

As if everything before had simply been a projection she showed the audience.

Even Vill-V, who believed she was the director—

Was but a shard in Elysia's palm.

"You see—

They once lived with such pride.

They carried their convictions to the end.

Their lives became the hymn of civilization."

"This is the story of those called Flame-Chasers—

The unfinished journey of the Thirteen."

"But you, visitor—

Your journey is just beginning."

"So follow your heart.

Walk this path of fire.

Witness the trials.

And beyond the tombs of the fallen—

Forge the future that we... could never reach."

As her words ended—

The final symbol appeared:

Ⅱ "■■" Elysia

Among all the Flame-Chasers,

Only Elysia's name was blacked out—

Flickering, as if corrupted data.

And thus, the grand Elysian Realm promo ended.

The livestream viewers were electric.

After watching this showcase—

Their hype for Elysian Realm had exploded!

Not just Miss Elf, not just Eden—

Every Flame-Chaser was pulling them in.

Each carried a dazzling, brilliant story.

[When is Elysian Realm updating?! I NEED it now!!]

[This is insane! Miss Elf, Mobius, Eden, Kalpas... ALL MY FAVES! I'VE NEVER BEEN THIS EXCITED!!]

[NOW. NOW. NOW. miHoYo, I NEED TO PLAY ELYSIAN REALM NOW!]

[Honestly… Every one of Miss Elf's lines felt so meaningful. Don't you think?]

Of course.

Every one of Elysia's lines—

Was part of Because of You.

It was as if Hokuto had heard the stream's chatter.

He returned once again to the stage.

"If you're all enjoying Elysian Realm—

That's the greatest joy for me."

"To repay your love—

We'll bring Elysian Realm to you as soon as possible.

After all... this is what I—we—have been hoping for."

"Now then..."

He paused.

The venue lights flared on.

Viewers suddenly realized—

Somehow, the Flame-Chasers... and Kiana and the others—

Had all taken their place on stage.

Hokuto turned to the screen—his final farewell:

"The rest of the story—

Is yours to write."

"And now... I hand the stage to all of you."