Kiana's game screen suddenly displayed a series of quiz questions. Even more intense, the in-game story context showed her being supervised by both Instructor Himeko and Fu Hua.
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[Through the window, Fu Hua's glasses reflected a faint, cold light under the sunlight.]
[Himeko's face showed a hint of frustration, clearly displeased about Kiana sleeping in class earlier. On top of that, the way she submitted her quiz paper had truly made Himeko angry.]
["Sigh... Kiana, it seems you still don't understand how serious this is," Himeko sneered, holding up a thick stack of test papers. She gave them a light shake—anyone could see the top paper was completely blank, with only a cartoon drawing of Kiana at the name field.]
["Hmph, and why do you think that is? I've already told you how many times not to sleep during class..."]
["A child who refuses to correct her mistakes must be punished." Himeko said coldly, her expression stern as she began the interrogation.]
["The test starts now. Remember: you only get one chance to make a mistake."]
[Question 1: Which option best describes the correct use of the Oath of Judas weapon?]
[A: Boosts height and provides stat increase]
[B: Fixed stat power of Class-0]
[C: Ask Mei for help]
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"These choices are still pretty normal~"
In front of the screen, Kiana scoffed confidently and selected the first answer without hesitation.
As if she didn't know what her auntie Theresa's Judas weapon was used for?
Standing nearby, Luo Mo raised an eyebrow in disbelief, staring at her. Had she forgotten how Theresa used the Judas in-game to counter all those restriction gears? The correct answer was glaringly obvious.
"Hey, Kiana, y-you... shouldn't you have picked the second one?" Theresa asked in shock, pointing at the screen with slightly trembling fingers.
No, everything was wrong. What did she mean by Judas boosts height and stats?!
Coming from someone with a certain sensitivity about her age, Theresa absolutely did not want to be idolized based on that interpretation.
Still, she wasn't too worried about the Honkai reveal. In fact, Schicksal was preparing for the inevitable chaos and confusion it might cause. This public release was just the appetizer—a small teaser to spark curiosity. Using real Valkyries to guide people into the truth was also a form of gentle encouragement.
That's what her grandmother said. Besides, Kallen knew exactly how much influence these people had. Even before Elysia's true existence was confirmed, they already managed to inspire such immense affection...
She firmly believed that this approach was far more effective than Schicksal's forced indoctrination.
The upcoming erosion war would definitely not end in just a few hours—it would be a long, drawn-out battle. Thankfully, it didn't yet pose a direct threat to people's lives or daily routines. If it didn't cause any real harm, it might even make people more thoughtful. In such an ambiguous situation, the presence or absence of certain individuals wouldn't shift the outcome too much.
Luo Mo understood this too. That's why he chose this "idol-style" promotional approach. Even if Schicksal tried to force its narrative, this method might be more effective.
In fact, if the rescue campaign for Honkai 3rd had been launched from Elysia's own mouth, Luo Mo himself would have been tempted to help promote it voluntarily.
"Tsk... come on, obviously Auntie's Judas helps with height, right?" Kiana grumbled a little, pointing at the screen. "Besides, I got it right."
Theresa fell silent for a moment, then slowly turned her head with an odd expression toward Luo Mo. Her gaze clearly questioned:
Was this your doing?
Luo Mo said nothing. He had created these quiz questions—but the answers had clearly been tampered with!
"Hehehe~ I told you, I'm not the same old Kiana anymore!" Kiana tossed her hair and proudly posed toward the camera. Barrages of on-screen comments rushed in with emojis and '666' praises.
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[Never expected that to be the correct answer...]
[Wait, did she just call her "Auntie" out loud? So in real life, Kiana and Theresa have that kind of relationship too?!]
[That guy… I feel like I've seen him somewhere before…]
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Seeing the chaos, Luo Mo silently took a step back. That earlier slip-up had unexpectedly landed him right in the spotlight.
If we're being honest, Luo Mo had only shown his face publicly during the initial game release alongside Su Lu. After that, he rarely appeared—mainly because he was afraid of getting tracked down—no wait, it was mostly because he was just too busy.
Question 2: Among the characters listed below, who has NOT had their horns touched by Elysia?
A: Rosalia
B: Kevin
C: Kosma
D: Mei
This was the very definition of a "trap question." The correct answer couldn't be more obvious—only Rosalia had no interactions with Elysia.
Kiana gritted her teeth and picked the last option, her expression like a puffed-up, angry cat as she glared daggers at Elysia.
Elysia, not catching the meaning behind the look, simply gave Kiana a casual glance, still smiling and chatting with Eden while breezing through the next game stage. She had just cleared the St. Freya Blockade event, successfully drawing Mei out solo. Now she was on her way to the next encounter. Despite that, she still took the time to flash a warm smile at the viewers in the stream, raising her tiny fist in encouragement:
"Let's do our best! We're going to save our Honkai Impact 3rd together ♪~"
"After all, we've buried so many stories and memories together—it's been a long journey."
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Question 3: What is Valkyrie Elysia's weight?
A: 54.8 kg
B: 55 kg
C: 0.0548 tons
D: A young lady's weight is a secret ♪~
(T/C: pf... holding back hard.)
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"…Ah~"
Kiana suddenly burst out laughing. Another question that hit where it hurt—but luckily, not her own pride this time. She waved Elysia over with a grin.
"Come look at this," she said, her eyes gleaming with mischief. She was dying to see Elysia's reaction.
Though confused, Elysia didn't turn down the invitation. She gracefully walked over behind Kiana, leaned forward slightly, and squinted at the screen.
> "Let me take a look... Aiya, why this question? ♪?"
Her expression turned grim. Her delicate eyebrows knit tightly together, and for once, the always-smiling fairy looked truly displeased—but helpless, too. After all, she was the Herrscher of Corruption.
Luo Mo couldn't help but chuckle quietly to himself. Others watching couldn't resist laughing either.
"Luo Mo, you—stop laughing!" Elysia pouted, shoving him as her cheeks puffed in frustration.
"Ahem. Since this question's about you, you pick the answer," Kiana coughed awkwardly, breaking the tension.
Elysia leaned in closer, her eyes scanning the four options. She frowned, reflecting the screen's glow in her eyes. She let out a soft sigh. It really was a difficult one.
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[Chat comments]
[Ellie's face says it all—what kind of question is this?!]
[Are they seriously interacting that closely in real life too??]
[Wait… I just realized! That guy earlier—isn't he the boss of miHoYo? And he's super chummy with Elysia!]
[Still, I don't get it. Why would Schicksal certify their identities in-game? Could it be...?]
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"I'll pick the last one," Elysia finally answered, choosing the whimsical option based on her gut feeling.
If the correct answer had been one of the top three numbers, she could've figured it out logically. But this question lacked any real sense—so she might as well pick the most flattering option.
Kiana raised an eyebrow. She had no clue what any of those numbers meant either, but she thought Elysia would have picked the correct one if it really was about herself. After all, no one should understand themselves better than they do... right?
[Incorrect answer. The correct answer is: C]
Elysia's face immediately fell. Her entire presence dimmed like a fairy who'd lost her sparkle.
"Since when... did my weight have to be calculated in tons...?"
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Question 4: Who can Herrscher of Wind, Wendy, defeat in a fight?
A: Welt
B: Herrscher of Flame
C: Otto
D: All of the above, if they teamed up
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"Uhh..." Kiana hesitated at this question. She glanced uncertainly at the options, then instinctively turned to look at Luo Mo, hoping for a hint.
After all, who would know the answers better than the guy who made the game?
Luo Mo took a moment to think. His face turned oddly complicated. If we were talking about the real Wendy in this world, then she probably couldn't beat any of the first three. But if it was the version of Wendy from one of his earlier drafts—the overpowered one who smashed everything with a hammer—then… yeah, she could totally wreck them.
"Pick the last one," he said casually with a wave.
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[Chat comments]
[Wait, the old man picked the answer where Wendy beats ALL THREE?!]
[I mean, sure, we've seen Emperor Otto tank everything, but this??]
[I already forgave Ellie for one wrong answer, but you? You better not mess up too!]
[Yikes, that's terrifying...]
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Hearing his response, Kiana didn't even hesitate—she picked the last option.
In this game, if there was anyone she could trust, it was Luo Mo. He was the one who designed all the content, after all.
As soon as she heard the answer, Kiana didn't hesitate and chose the last option. In this game, she trusted no one more than she trusted Lac Mac—after all, he was the one who decided the game content.
Even if it deviated slightly from reality.
And just as expected—[Correct!]
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Meanwhile, in her dorm room, Wendy saw the question about herself and rolled around on her bed several times, her face blushing bright red.
Could it be… she was fake?
She started doubting her own authenticity.
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[Please watch the VCR——]
[The scene wasn't long, but like a demon god descending, the girl manipulated storm winds. One strike after another rained down on the Schicksal battleships. In just a flash, they were struck down. Meanwhile, she lounged mid-air, unfazed.]
[Soon, she grew impatient and used her own powers to create waves of 'Dead Zone' attacks—massive Honkai Energy storms that decimated all living things. Life was erased, silence remained. She ravaged the globe with no corpses left behind.]
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"…She's so strong."
Kiana gasped, completely shocked. She never expected Wendy-senpai to have that kind of combat power.
Was that her corrupted form?
"Uhh…"
Luo Mo scratched his head and sighed. Damn… someone had used the concept he had drafted.
Though he had only ever written the story—he never made a VCR.
"Wendy… you liar."
Theresa muttered with disbelief.
...
"…Mmm, I guess now I understand why I was ganged up on by three people," Wendy sighed from her dorm. "But that wasn't me!"
She buried her head back into her pillow, letting her mind wander. If she truly had that kind of Herrscher-level strength, there was no telling what she might do…
Hmm. Maybe she'd become the CEO of miHoYo so she could read all the scripts in advance.
...
Elysia, looking completely drained, returned to her spot and tried to recover her spirit and energy. She clenched her fists and encouraged herself:
"I can't let my beloved fans see me like this, looking so down ♪~"
The pink-haired girl pumped herself up.
And in the next moment—
"Uuu, Eden, these quiz levels are too hard~"
She threw herself into the arms of Eden, who had silently accompanied her the entire time. Eden's wine-colored long hair gently tickled her nose. Her golden eyes held helplessness, but she still patted Elysia's back to comfort her.
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[I don't even know who to be jealous of anymore…]
[Did I just hear… Ellie calling us her beloved? (Words jumbled with emotion)]
[This is it! Ten more stages—brothers, let's clear them all together!]
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"Hehe, Eden's energy is recharged! Now it's your turn to help me play ♪~"
Elysia sprang from her embrace with a sly grin, her sorrow long gone. Eden simply smiled and nodded. She already expected this—and didn't mind holding her once again.
The next stage involved something between Mei and Kiana at St. Freya Academy. Elysia wasn't exactly sure what it was about…
But when she opened the level—
"Eh? It's 'Elysium Everlasting'? It's exactly like the story mode! But… why is it so cruelly fun? ♪"
She struggled to smile, her mouth twitching.
It was her own character in the stage, and the environment wasn't the problem—
The enemies were.
["Hehe, Ely-sis, Herrscher of Corruption isn't so bad! You don't need to fight anymore." The corrupted version of Pardofelis scratched her head.]
[The first gate was the Flame-Chasers Pardo.]
[The second gate, Griseo.]
["I love colors. Can I keep you locked up?"]
["Aaaa~ Fight on, big pink sis." – Mobius.]
["Why won't you join me? I told you, I'll always stay by your side." – Eden.]
["...Come fight me." – Vill-V, holding a massive sword at the entrance of the final gate.]
Only one gate remained.
It wasn't hard to guess who it was.
It was her.
Her true self.
The Herrscher of Corruption had placed her original self in the final seat, taking her place—even stealing her friends.
There were thirteen gates in Elysium Everlasting, and the number wasn't a coincidence.
There were thirteen Flame-Chasers.
"..."
Elysia stared blankly at it all, but her fingers still danced skillfully, defeating all the enemies one by one.
No matter how realistic the imitation, it wasn't truly them.
The real memories didn't fade because of Corruption. These were just shadows, poor imitations, nothing like even a memory clone—
Just programmed game characters made with Honkai Impact data…
Still.
She wasn't happy.
Not at all.
But she still defeated all her familiar companions and stood before her corrupted self—green and purple hair blending together.
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["How does it feel~ ♬"]
[She smiled softly, drawing her bow. An emerald-glass arrow shimmered.]
["Anyway, I came here using the look I like the most. You've had your fun, right? ♬ The next fight—use your real self, okay? Haha~ ♬"]
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Elysia was furious.
But her eyes were calm, hiding her anger.
The fake dared to say such arrogant words.
If she wasn't herself, maybe it wouldn't have mattered. But because she was the real Elysia—the one playing—she couldn't tolerate this.
"Luo Mo~"
She sighed.
She was no novice at this game, but that didn't mean she could beat that version of herself using only characters that weren't locked.
If she kept trying, maybe she could win. But if not—She had to ask for help.
This wasn't avoidance.
It was self-awareness.
If that corrupted version ever appeared in front of her in real life, she'd make sure to teach her a lesson she wouldn't forget!
Luo Mo quickly stepped forward. He hesitated for a moment before facing the camera, but still pressed on with confidence.
He just didn't think it was a good idea to appear so openly in front of the players, but it wasn't because he was afraid.
If they tried to hunt him down, he'd just become an obvious target.
He started examining the battle layout.
His sharp eyes caught Elysia's expression—she was clearly angry.
He understood the reason instantly.
This gate…
It was built to enrage the player.
This wasn't just any stage—
It was one designed specifically to provoke her.
And clearly, it had succeeded.