A single stone stirred up a thousand waves.
The moment the barrage that said "Miss Pink Elf♪'s Avatar has gained sentience!" appeared, it instantly ignited a heated discussion in the streaming room.
Everyone began chiming in on the topic—so many lurkers couldn't stay submerged anymore and started bubbling up with comments.
The liveliness in Miss Pink Elf♪'s stream visibly surged by a thousand percent!
Every student hopes their pen could do homework by itself. Every chef hopes their spatula could learn how to cook on its own…
"You're already a mature XXX, you should learn to do things on your own"—many people were familiar with this phrase.
So when they witnessed a Avatar gaining sentience and learning to stream by itself, of course the viewers couldn't contain their shock…
How was this even possible!!
[You almost had me there, a sentient Avatar? Obviously just someone disguised as Miss Pink Elf♪ streaming.]
[Oh? Oh! So that's what's going on? You scared me—I really thought her Avatar had gained sentience.]
[Sigh~~ so the Avatar didn't gain sentience? I was looking forward to the drama "Miss Pink Elf♪ VS [Miss Pink Elf♪]".]
Should one say… these were indeed viewers long exposed to Elysia's influence?
Their mental resilience wasn't just "unusual"—it was downright bizarre.
There was an obvious shift in tone that was hard to miss. Tʜe source of this ᴄontent ɪs NovᴇlFirᴇ.ɴet
"So you still know it's impossible."
Mobius resumed her original voice: "Heh~ seems you haven't been completely influenced by Elysia yet. There's still hope."
['Theresa is not Theresilly': Oh my, are you saying under my influence, everyone's become more fun? That's wonderful~♪]
Mobius saw this comment from Elysia and replied bluntly: "Elysia, even self-importance should have limits, don't you think?"
"And since you're so free, how about you come back and stream yourself?"
['Theresa is not Theresilly': You seem to be enjoying it, and the viewers seem to really like you too.]
[Not gonna lie, sarcastic Miss Pink Elf♪ is kinda addicting. Gimme more, more (progressively twisted).]
[Truly, it's a unique kind of joy. This is a treasure stream—Miss Pink Elf♪ plus her 'peculiar' friends.]
"I must clarify one thing."
Mobius frowned: "Elysia and I are not friends."
['Theresa is not Theresilly': Really? Even though you're living in my house, streaming on my behalf, we're not… ahem?]
She suddenly got up from her seat and temporarily left Elysia's room.
To get a cup of coffee.
And Elysia, seeing that Mobius had left, wasn't the least bit worried that she wouldn't return.
So far, Mobius had never broken a promise she made.
Elysia, holding Theresa's pilipili account, said a few more words to the viewers, urging them to stay calm, saying her friend would be back soon—then exited the stream.
As for why she had Theresa's pilipili account?
Wasn't it because earlier she said she had something urgent to deal with?
That was because Hokuto messaged her on the chat software, saying he planned to make a special interview video with Kiana Kaslana and Raiden Mei (since this update featured Lament of the Fallen), and asked if Miss Pink Elf♪ would be willing to host it.
Upon hearing the news, Elysia had rushed out immediately.
She made her way, with practiced ease, to the miHoYo studio and found Theresa watching her stream.
Thus—everything that just happened.
"Theresa, here's your phone~~"
Elysia returned the phone to Theresa with a bright smile: "Didn't expect you to enjoy watching my streams."
"Actually, everyone at miHoYo really likes your streams, Elysia." Theresa explained as she took the phone back. "And I personally really appreciate the help you gave us before."
Previously mentioned—Elysia had helped promote every miHoYo game completely for free.
"Well then~~ I'll gladly accept your thanks with joy~~"
Theresa put the phone away and looked at the always-sweet Elysia:
"So, did you come to our studio today for something specific?"
"Hmm? Theresa doesn't know about the interview?"
Elysia's eyes sparkled as she put her hands on her hips in a gleeful, proud posture.
"Today, I'm the host—Elysia♪ Hokuto invited me to interview Kiana Kaslana and Raiden Mei~~"
"There's something like that?" Theresa folded her arms and tilted her head.
"Then I'll take you to Hokuto."
Theresa turned and led the way.
As Elysia passed by other staff members, she greeted them with practiced ease.
"Good afternoon, Himeko. You're looking gorgeous today! So finely dressed!"
"Whoa… I saw someone looking like a model from afar, turns out it was you, Rita."
"Hi~♪ Hello everyone, I'm so happy to see you all!"
Even though they'd gotten quite used to Elysia by now, they still couldn't help admiring her "social god syndrome."
Perfect looks, perfect figure, perfect personality.
Elysia really did seem like the daughter of a god.
Theresa, lost in these thoughts, led Elysia to Hokuto's office.
Knock knock, push open the door.
Hokuto had just set down his script. Seeing the pink Miss Pink Elf♪, he blinked: "Elysia? Why are you suddenly here?"
"Didn't you just ask me to host an interview with Kiana Kaslana and Raiden Mei? Did you forget?"
"…But it's not that urgent either."
"Acting on impulse is better than waiting! Stirring up a cute girl's excitement and not satisfying it—that's bad behavior, you know."
Elysia's lines were truly her own brand of flair.
Hokuto didn't even know what kind of expression to make and could only hesitantly ask:
"Have you watched the new story, Elysia?"
"Elysia, just sit here and catch up on it. I'll go get Kiana and Mei ready."
Since Elysia was already here, they might as well record the interview today. Hokuto already had the outline in mind anyway.
"Hokuto!" Theresa called out, "Why'd you suddenly want to do an interview?"
Hokuto explained: "The main reason is to help ease players' emotions after watching Lament of the Fallen."
Mei's actions made sense, but it was undeniably heart-wrenching.
Hokuto had to stir things up to distract the players.
"So you do know they'll be emotional." Theresa couldn't help but comment.
She had thought Hokuto had no idea just how painful that story was.
After recording that part, even Kiana and Mei were completely drained.
"And also… see, Honkai Impact 3rd is almost at its one-year anniversary. We can use this chance to start promoting the anniversary celebration? Leaking some details would also help shift attention."
"Honkai Impact 3rd's anniversary?" Theresa blinked. "Hmm, it's already been a year? Time flies."
She paused and asked, "How are you planning to do the anniversary event?"
Hokuto pondered aloud: "I've got a few ideas—maybe a Honkai Impact 3rd movie or something. Then release a sequel every year on the anniversary."
Of course, the content of that movie—based on his previous world—would need some creative adjustments.
"A Honkai movie? We might be able to handle a short animation, but a full movie sounds out of reach."
Theresa wasn't optimistic—in fact, she was concerned.
"Not that kind of movie. It'd be more like a collection of short animations." Hokuto clarified.
"I see…" Theresa became even more curious. "So, what exactly would it be about?"
Hokuto glanced at Theresa, unsure how to explain.
A virus outbreak caused by "Theresilly" that triggered a global zombie apocalypse—and Theresa being solely responsible for lowering the world's IQ… If he said that out loud, wouldn't she beat him?
"Why aren't you saying anything?"
"Ahem. Actually, I haven't figured out the exact story yet. I'll tell you once I have it."
While the two talked, the pink Miss Pink Elf♪ listening quietly on the side finally interjected.
"Sounds like I just overheard a huge scoop."
Elysia playfully raised a hand to cover her mouth: "But don't worry, I won't tell anyone."
"You're planning to tell Eden and the others, right?" Hokuto wasn't bothered that Elysia overheard them.
Or rather—if he minded, he wouldn't have chatted so casually with Theresa in front of her.
Elysia put down her hand. "Sigh, can't hide anything from you, Hokuto."
"If you really want to tell them, that's fine."
"Of course." Hokuto smiled and nodded. "Once the interview's recorded, I'll release it right away."
He looked at Elysia's sparkly eyes and smiled faintly.
"Alright, I'll go find Kiana and Mei. You stay here and catch up on the story."
Hokuto left with Theresa.
Elysia found a seat and picked up her phone.
Before catching up on the story, she opened the group chat.
Elysia: [Big news! Big news! Hot off the press!]
Mobius: [Elysia, what strange thing are you going to say this time.]
Elysia: [Oh my, I didn't expect you, Mobius, to be the first to reply~~]
Mobius: [I just happen to be on my phone.]
Mobius: [Heh~ I'm preparing the materials to make a body weight scale that doesn't round off decimals—just for you.]
Definitely not because of what happened earlier—absolutely not an act of petty revenge.