MGSFV?! Chapter 521: Familiar Recipe, Familiar Taste; The Last Chance
[What really surprised me was—can game modeling actually convey such complex emotions? That close-up micro-expression sequence was kind of amazing.]
[...Now that I think about it, you're right? I wouldn't have noticed if no one mentioned it. That fantastic micro-expression performance just now was entirely done with in-game modeling (brilliant).]
[You all make good points, but... I can't help wondering—since Elysia and Mei resemble Himeko and Kiana so much, does that mean Elysia will also…]
[Also? Also what...]
They didn't even finish typing, and many had already caught on.
Himeko and Kiana, at the end…
So…
Are they really going to keep going? Even knowing what may lie ahead—an "ambush"?
[...]
[Finally reuniting with Elysia—no matter what happens, I still want to see it through.]
Some players love analyzing story details, while others care more about immersion and emotional resonance.
Neither is superior—just different in their reactions.
And now, with the livestream chat ablaze, there's all kinds of players here.
[Reminds me of what Herrscher of Thunder and Grey Serpent's silhouette said to Mei earlier in the story—even if the pain is unbearable... Though I probably won't get that emotional (lol)]
...
Back to the story.
Though Mei had made up her mind to move forward even if the pain became unbearable…
She was facing Elysia.
How could Elysia make her feel unbearable pain?
Miss Fairy would never allow a cute girl to wear a gloomy face~♪
At least, not when she's around.
So, after hearing Mei's emotionally charged words—knowing she had so much to say to her—
Elysia glanced at Mei's sincere expression out of the corner of her eye. Joyful as she was, she still quickly used her signature style of phrasing to change the mood.
"Uwah... it's only been a while, and Mei's become even more straightforward. Isn't that cheating a little?"
She struck a bashful pose—perhaps half-sincere, half-teasing?
After all, our pink fairy is high attack but paper defense.
Mei, seeing this, couldn't help but twitch her lips—feeling a bit helpless…
Forget it. That's just who Elysia is. She should be used to it by now.
"But."
Elysia suddenly shifted the topic: "I won't lose, you know. No way I'm letting Mei take the lead in a moment like this."
Mei: "...?"
"So..." Elysia winked playfully: "Let's change locations, shall we?"
"To a place... more suited for girls~♪"
[She's really good at this.]
[Mei: Familiar taste, familiar feeling.]
What followed was even more "familiar."
As Elysia's voice fell, a burst of dazzling pink light flashed.
Mei found herself…
[The Elysian Realm's Hall!?]
[Suddenly felt like a dream back in Elysian Realm.]
"Tada——! Isn't Elysia's magic even more amazing than Vill-V's tricks?"
"If it were Vill-V's magic, we'd probably be on Mars or something right now."
"Hahaha, true enough."
[Amazing! Just amazing!]
[Though… still not as impressive as Vill-V's magic (today's magic show from her was just too good).]
[Aww~~ can't we just praise Elysia a little?]
"Actually... I also thought Vill-V's magic show today was especially spectacular."
Elysia, immersed in the story, took the chance to speak a bit while Mei and Elysia were looking for a spot to sit and chat in this re-created Origin space made to resemble the Elysian Realm's Hall.
"So even you think Vill-V was more amazing this time?" Mei asked, a bit surprised.
She thought Elysia would say something like…
"Though Vill-V is a girl as beautiful and brilliant as me, I haven't even shown my real skills yet~~ So don't judge too early."
"Well, Vill-V did bring everyone a huge, huge surprise, didn't she?"
Since Vill-V did that, Elysia of course offered high praise~~
But...
"Aww, cute girls really can do anything… See? I was right all along."
And in the end, she "casually" complimented herself too.
"...Forget it." *2
...
Back to the story.
After some off-topic chatting…
In the game, Mei and Elysia finally found a spot to relax in this familiar Elysian Realm Hall.
The lounge area of the Hall of the Thirteen Flame-Chasers.
"I love this place. The council chamber of the Thirteen Flame-Chasers, the hall of the Elysian Realm... It's also the place Mei is most familiar with and feels safest in during her Elysian journey, right?"
[That's right, that's right—I come here all the time.]
[Kevin's noodle-eating spot (dog head emoji)]
[Correction: Kevin's noodle spot is in the MOTH's conference room.]
According to reliable intel from Eden:
...That scene of more than ten warriors eating noodles in a meeting room—I've seen it at least ten times.
[Holding a meeting while slurping noodles? "We achieved great results the other day, so slurp slurp, we've neutralized the Finality-level Honkai beast in the XX area, slurp slurp, so I invited everyone to celebrate, slurp slurp."]
[Just imagining that scene is already hilarious.]
[Stop imagining weird stuff (angry).]
Off topic again.
Of course Mei wasn't unfamiliar with the place Elysia picked.
After all…
"Mm, this is also where we first met."
[I remember Elysia appeared right when Mei entered the Realm, no?]
[Mei only heard Elysia's voice at first—not her appearance. Elysia guided her to the lounge of the Hall, and they met there for the first time.]
"So... Mei, want to reminisce with me? I really want to hear your story."
Only after hearing Elysia say that did the players realize—
Mei never really got the chance to tell her story to Elysia.
Back in the Elysian Realm, she was still guarded and wouldn't talk.
In the Everlasting Realm, she should have—but after that romantic and heartwarming start… by the second day, Elysia was already… no more chance.
It's not hard to guess Elysia would've loved those stories.
Hokuto: Elysia really did love Honkai Impact 3rd's story. She always laughed so joyfully.
So...
Mei, Mei, hurry and tell her!
...
Yet…
"Vill-V's letter must have already conveyed everything about me to you, right?" Mei said flatly, ruining the moment.
[But it's not the same as hearing it from you yourself!!]
Exactly.
Elysia thought so too.
She straightforwardly said: "But I want to hear Mei say it herself~"
When it comes to directness, she never loses.
"…Fine." Mei just couldn't resist her.
"Hehe, I knew Mei treats me the best~♪"
Elysia closed her eyes with a bright smile.
The two sat down in the lounge.
Elysia somehow produced an array of sweets and drinks—not clear who made them.
Chef-sensei... probably Vill-V's "chef" persona.
Well, technically Elysia recreated them with Authority, but the taste matched the original chef's perfectly.
And to present these delicacies, exquisite tableware was a must.
Naturally, Elysia—ever so thoughtful—didn't neglect this part.
In fact, she prepared some very "interesting" utensils.
That is...
[Why are there logos printed on these cups?]
[Let me see—Elysia gave Mei a cup with Ksitigarbha, hers has a pink crystal flower, and the one with two butterfly wings… must symbolize Aponia? I get the idea, but wings on a cup might be a bit much?]
[Stop overthinking 2D stuff (lol)]
[Is this Elysia's idea of a girls' tea party?]
...
After a few floating comments,
This bestie tea party between Elysia and Mei officially began.
The clink of teacups, the rising steam—it all added a hint of elegance to their chat.
They were like old friends reunited… Wait, not like—they were old friends.
Catching up on life, telling unfinished stories from that rushed farewell.
Only this time, the storyteller and listener had switched roles.
"Wow, Kiana... what a brave child! Just hearing your story makes her sound adorable."
"To think you even argued with a girl like that—Mei, that's so mean!"
[This reaction… classic Elysia.]
[Mei, bad!] *N
[So cute, so adorable.]
"Mm... I know. That's why we made up properly." Mei replied earnestly.
"Bronya is incredible too. Choosing to become a Herrscher voluntarily... In our time, that would've been unthinkable." Elysia smiled.
Mei's tone softened: "That's thanks to you."
"I just started the first one percent."
Elysia was humble about it—unlike her usual self.
She did something truly amazing, and now she's humble?
"Look at your class president, Fu Hua... such a long life, through so many storms—you can't sum her up with just 'Hua' anymore, can you?"
"And the Herrscher of Sentience—hahaha, I really want to meet her someday!"
"As for the Herrscher of the Void, of Wind, of Ice, of Domination, even of Corruption..."
"It's a shame they all ended up opposing humanity in various ways..."
[There's one Herrscher without a name mentioned—I won't say who.]
[The Herrscher of Death? No, they never appeared. If a name showed up, it's a ghost. Maybe you mean Binding?]
[Technically, Binding did show up.]
[You mean Otto, right? Only male Herrscher (Eden is genderless), not being shown here makes sense.]
[First of all—what?! And Otto isn't the only male Herrscher. What about Chen Tianwu?]
[Chen Tianwu? Who's that?]
Due to low presence and time passed,
Some people really forgot Chen Tianwu.
[Herrscher of Rock: After I win the revival round, I'll beat you all up.]
...
"But even their hatred and evil—stem from the truth of humanity. Compared to the Herrschers of our time, they're no longer mere shells controlled by the Honkai."
Mei said, trying to dispel Elysia's lingering sorrow.
Elysia understood what she meant, and chuckled softly.
"Thank you for telling me all this. Hearing the changes of this new generation… I'm really happy."
She paused: "But, of all these stories—do you know which one moved me the most, Mei?"
"Somehow, I don't expect a serious answer." Mei's voice was still gentle, even as she teased.
"Hahaha, Mei really knows me well. The answer is… all of them."
Seeing Elysia's genuine joy as she listened to Mei talk about the stories of this new civilization,
Hearing Mei's unwaveringly gentle tone, no matter how mischievous Elysia got…
The players couldn't help but smile along—feeling just as happy as Elysia.
But not everyone was smiling that way.
Some, even though they smiled, had a touch of complexity in their expression.
Mei could speak so honestly, so gently with Elysia now…
Because she knew Elysia was about to disappear, right?
Unlike before—
Before, she never imagined Elysia would "vanish."
So many things went unsaid, never made clear.
But now, she knew.
So she had to say it all—
Say everything to Elysia.
Because this was...
The last chance.
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