While Miss Yuzu was chattering away nonstop at the camera, more and more people were taking their seats.
The ceremony was about to begin.
All of a sudden—!
Right at that moment, the entire venue erupted into a boiling frenzy, a wave of noise and excitement.
It made her instinctively shift her attention and look over! The next moment, she got excited too, standing up and cheering loudly.
[Look! It's the Young Lady!]
[And over there, that's Lady Jyahnar!]
[They're finally here!]
Miss Yuzu remarked. The Young Lady was often like a phantom, here one moment and gone the next.
Even Jyahnar, who had merged with the Sea of Quanta, wasn't as elusive as her. As for Elysia, though she'd fused with the Imaginary Tree, she was so outgoing—she couldn't sit still for a moment.
She'd often take on a form and come out to play so everyone was quite familiar with her.
"That's the future me..." Miss Jyahnar murmured quietly, holding onto Kiana's arm as she gazed at the elegant woman on the screen.
Sure enough. That version of her was a true adult.
Not like her now—a baby face, generously endowed, petite in stature, with only her figure to boast about.
But Jyahnar understood clearly: the future her was the future, and the present her was the present. Just as this era had already clearly diverged from the future exposed in the sky screen, she, too, would definitely not grow into the same self shown in that projection.
Having a baby face and a great figure was just fine.
Kiana said she liked it this way.
Said she could just hold her in her arms, snuggle her—soft, fragrant—she really loved it.
She thought it was good too. Curling up in Kiana's arms made her feel secure. If she were as tall as Kiana, or even taller, she wouldn't be able to do this anymore.
She wouldn't like that!
"The future elder sister doesn't seem much different from the current elder sister," Seele said with a smile. Though she hadn't gotten to slap the Cocoon of Finality a few times, she didn't really have any complaints.
At school, she played with Rin and had made new friends. She was happy.
Most importantly, her elder sister didn't mind her being a bit more affectionate. That was something none of the other seniors could manage!
Inside the Imaginary Cage, the Herrschers had long since learned that the Honkai had been completely ended by Kiana.
Surprisingly, they weren't all that dejected. In fact, when they heard the news, it was just a simple 'oh,' as if they hadn't given it much thought at all.
Honestly, they weren't even pretending anymore. They were also watching the livestream, having nothing better to do.
Snacking, chatting, watching the screen—their mindset was truly relaxed. No matter what the future holds, it's got nothing to do with us.
Even if every single character that appeared on screen could easily wipe the floor with them, so what if they admitted they were weaklings, total deadbeats?
Once I acknowledge my own weakness, I'm invincible! What's wrong with that?!
"But still..."
Miss Sesha said, sucking on her finger with a hint of longing, "Elder Sister Elysia is so beautiful."
"Is that so? I think the Aeon of Beauty next to her is quite lovely too. Even prettier than her official art," the usually quiet Herrscher of Falling Ice murmured softly.
"I think the Young Lady is quite good-looking too," she added.
"Right, right?" the Herrscher of Streaming Winds nodded.
"Traitors!" the Queen couldn't help but scold in a delicate voice.
But after thinking it over—Kiana had obtained the Cocoon of Finality, replaced it. She was now the God of Honkai.
Didn't that make Kiana their boss now?
So then, praising Kiana—how could that be considered treason?
If anything, you're the traitors here, aren't you?
The Herrscher of Falling Ice shot a disdainful look at the Queen, then didn't bother speaking further, turning back to the projected screen.
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Just then, in the livestream, everyone was gradually settling down.
The host stepped onto the stage.
She was an exceptionally beautiful woman.
Her violet-blue hair was fluffy and light. Behind her ears, she had bird-like feathers. Dressed in a long gown, lightly adorned, she was a star dazzling enough to make the entire galaxy shine.
Her name was Robin.
[Big Sister Robin is one of the Young Lady's wives, you know. She's an Emanator too.]
[But for this kind of event, it really has to be Big Sister Robin hosting.]
Miss Yuzu whispered.
[Look, here's the program list.]
[Robin, and Big Sister Eden, Big Sister Idrila, and so on... All the Young Lady's wives, of course they wouldn't miss this...]
[In fact, it's one of the main features of the birthday celebration!]
Ordinary people wouldn't have the qualifications for this.
Heck, no one would dare treat the Young Lady's wives as mere singers or entertainers. Even setting aside their status as the Young Lady's wives, or their power as Emanators, just the influence they wield within their own factions alone was enough to make many people think twice.
Eden saw her own name.
She knew her future self would be performing.
She immediately sat up straight, watching intently, full of anticipation.
Many names were familiar.
Like Barbara, Nilou... from the world of Teyvat.
Then, like the Volt Girls—that must be Rozailya and Liliya, right?
It wasn't that across all these worlds, with so many people combined, there weren't better performers than them.
But status, position, talent, and power—they all complement each other.
Not to mention, among the other unfamiliar names, there were also groups and individuals selected from all over, all performers in their own right.
A birthday banquet was more about having fun. So of course, it was either about quality, or about what she liked.
Moreover, all those in Kiana's harem were important girls from their respective worlds.
No matter what, their talents were exceptional, their abilities beyond doubt.
Otherwise, if you didn't have the skill, you wouldn't take on the task.
For example, our dear Miss Shigure Kira~
She really wanted to take the stage, but she knew her own limits! She wasn't about to go up and make a fool of herself.
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[Let me tell you, since everyone knows the Young Lady likes girls, even if she won't marry you, she'll still be happy to see pretty girls and will think more fondly of them.]
[That's why, in this universe-wide performance feast, most of the performers are girls.]
[It's a real feast for the eyes!]
Miss Yuzu repeatedly emphasized that she wasn't a lesbian. She just simply liked fragrant, soft, pretty, and cute girls.
Yes!
It was an appreciation for beautiful things.
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"Okay, lesbian, got it, lesbian."
"Lol, isn't that just being shallow?"
In towns and villages, many viewers were amused. But there were also some, stuck in old ways, who thought this was unacceptable!
So the Young Lady likes girls—fine.
But why do all you girls have to follow suit?
How are you going to get married later? How are you going to have children?
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