Bai Yu didn't know how long he had been drifting in that strange void, but the changes in his body were undeniable. Something had shifted—something profound. His new life had begun.
But… what was happening?
A sacred voice echoed through the emptiness:
"You carry Elysia's spirit, but that alone is not enough to survive in the world of Honkai: Star Rail. I am here to grant you strength."
A surge of warmth flooded Bai Yu's body. He felt it—an unmistakable power awakening within him. The Law of Humanity pulsed stronger than ever.
"Thank you, Creator." Bai Yu replied, his voice trembling with awe. "You've given me the chance to fulfill one of my deepest wishes."
The voice responded gently:
"This power is yours, but only if you truly become Elysia. Live well, and play her part with grace."
And with that, the Creator vanished.
Bai Yu steadied himself.
"Play Elysia well? I understand." He clenched his fists, determination blooming in his heart.
After a wave of vertigo, Bai Yu—now Elysia—opened her eyes. She found herself encased in a delicate cocoon of pink crystal, shimmering like starlight. It wrapped around her like a second skin, but strangely, it didn't restrict her movements. It was as if she were floating inside a pool of liquid crystal, able to move freely.
Swimming slowly to the edge, Ely hesitated. Beyond the crystal lay the vast, silent universe.
"If there's no oxygen out there… I'll just come back," she thought.
She poked her head out—and breathed.
"Oh? I can breathe? That's wild… Wait, right! The other Flame-Chasers didn't wear helmets during the final battle. I totally forgot～♪"
She giggled to herself.
"Why am I narrating this like a note? Whatever, maybe I'm just getting into character."
But then she noticed something troubling. The crystal she was in—beautiful as it was—didn't move.
"Am I stuck here? How do I travel to other planets?"
She touched her lips thoughtfully.
"Could it be that a beautiful maiden like me is destined to be trapped here forever? ♪"
Still, she sensed something deeper. The power the Creator had given her—it felt like the essence of the 13 Flame-Chasers. If she could unlock it, maybe she could ascend.
But time passed, and the power remained dormant.
"Huhh, why hasn't it awakened yet? Don't tell me I'm really stuck here…" Elysia sighed.
Suddenly, she felt a gaze upon her. Looking up, she saw a towering, flawless woman staring down with a serene smile.
They locked eyes. Silence. Awkwardness.
Then, naturally, Ely broke the ice:
"Hi～ Hello! I'm Elysia, and as you can see, I'm a beautiful girl～♪"
The woman didn't speak. Instead, she extended a mysterious force toward Ely. She tensed, unsure of its intent—but as it touched her, she felt no threat. Instead, it resonated with her very soul.
She absorbed the energy effortlessly.
"So you're the [Pure Beauty] Star God… Idrila" Ely said, eyes sparkling. "I didn't expect you to be this gorgeous. And you gave me the power of a Emanator? You know your followers will be heartbroken if they knew～♪"
Idrila smiled faintly and whispered:
"I'll come for you later."
And just like that, she vanished.
Ely pouted playfully.
"Hmph, typical Aeon behavior. Doesn't even answer my questions. I'm mad now～╯^╰"
Then she giggled.
"But you helped me, so I'll forgive you."
Now, with the power of an Emanator coursing through her, Ely could finally roam the universe freely.
"Alright then… let the adventure begin!" she declared, eyes gleaming with excitement.