MGSFV?! Chapter 564: Miss Fairy's Technique; Hokuto: Why Don't I Dare Return to the Golden Courtyard?
As for what exactly Elysia wrote?
Well, how about we first take a look at the official forum?
Perhaps leaving some room for imagination is better.
While Elysia was grinding herself into exhaustion and barely clearing the stage...
Players had already built a massive discussion thread on the official forum.
"Regarding the Latest Stage—Is Hokuto's Claim That It Can Be Cleared with Manual Controls a Lie or the Truth?"
Paramecium (Floor 1): I haven't started grinding yet. Wanted to hear everyone's thoughts first.
Grilled Paramecium (Floor 2): Although Hokuto often leaves things half-said, it seems he's never actually lied (I joined late and missed some official streams, feel free to correct me). I'm getting ready to grind. Wish me luck, everyone.
PureConfidence1 (Floor 3): Indeed. Like today's line—"Farewell, my dear little Theresa"? Even if it's just wordplay, we can't say he was wrong.
TheresaIsTheCutestInTheWorld (Floor 4): Haven't been on the forum in a while—why are there so many strange usernames now? Also, miHoYo, give me back my Theresa!
AI·Ai-chan (Floor 5): So you all really prefer the "bigger" ones, huh?
CabbageTastesGreat (Floor 6): To the one above—yes, especially you and your counterpart. (dog head emoji)
AI·Ai-chan (Floor 7): ???
Abababababa (Floor 8): As expected, the thread's already derailed. Does anyone remember what the original topic was?
(~N): ...
Though the original poster wanted to discuss whether Hokuto's remark before leaving the stream was genuine or just nonsense...
Anyone familiar with the forum knows that thread direction is never dictated by the original poster's will.
Just because you want to discuss something doesn't mean later participants will follow suit—derailing is far too common.
Even joke threads aren't exempt.
For instance...
Let me pose a Honkai Impact 3rd math problem:
A certain Schicksal project—Kiana alone would take 30 days to finish, Mei alone would take 45 days, Bronya alone would take 90 days.
So what exactly is this project where Kiana is the fastest?
Ahem, I seem to be derailing too while giving examples?
Back to the main topic.
Given the conditions above—
Now if Kiana, Mei, and Bronya work together, with Kiana resting for 2 days, Mei resting for 3 days, and Bronya not resting at all, how many days would it take them to finish the project?
A random passerby jokingly but seriously answered: Just 1 day. Because with Mei, it's like having a hundred people working.
Kinda off, but at least it's trying to answer.
Then came a player whose eyes lit up: "Kiana rests 2 days, Mei rests 3 days... Q1."
That comment completely derailed everyone.
No one cared about the correct solution to the math problem anymore.
Instead...
Well, whether a thread sinks in derailment or returns to the right track by coincidence always depends on "fate."
As it happened, the user on Floor 2—who said they were going to start grinding—just came back while others were chatting idly or about to leave.
Grilled Paramecium (Floor 62): I finally cleared Phase 2 just now, only to find out the boss has a Phase 3. And it's insanely hard… I don't even know how to describe it. Just look at the pics.
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Look at these impenetrable bullet curtains. Honestly, I'm starting to suspect Hokuto might've lied this time.
Die Grinding or Die Trying (Floor 63): Finally someone else also reached Phase 3. I posted pictures elsewhere and got accused of Photoshopping them.
Now that more than one person is confirming the boss has a third phase—and all saying this screen-filling bullet storm is part of it—
Their claims are starting to sound credible.
Paramecium (Floor 64): I'm getting conspiracy theory vibes. Maybe this whole "manual clear" thing was a massive lie by Hokuto—just to get us to provide enough cursed energy ().
Grilled Paramecium (Floor 65): Can't say for sure. I'll keep trying, but I'm really starting to doubt if anyone can clear this with just manual play.
Apple-Flavored Pear (Floor 66): Is it really that terrifying?
Unhinged Chaos (Floor 67): Let's just say—this boss design doesn't treat players like humans.
Jjjjj (Floor 68): Existence itself isn't human either.jpg
After experiencing the third phase, quite a few players outright gave up upon seeing the boss's inhumane attacks.
Looking at it this way—
Elysia constantly claiming to be a "technical streamer" might not just be a show.
Because this stage really did stump a lot of players—and she cleared it.
Even if she only passed thanks to a helping hand at the end, a clear is a clear.
PureConfidence1 (Floor 121): Just wandered around the forum—haven't seen any posts claiming they cleared it.
Unhinged Chaos (Floor 122): Logically speaking, with Honkai Impact 3rd's current popularity, if no one's beaten it yet, can we conclude this stage is... actually impossible?
As more people joined the discussion—
The doubt in players' hearts only grew...
Until...
Fight for the World's Beauty (Floor 231): I cleared it. Turns out this stage also has... honestly, it's quite simple.
Paramecium (Floor 232): Simple? Are you serious? Out of everyone here, you're the only one saying it's easy.
Fight for the World's Beauty (Floor 233): For the sake of your story experience, I won't go into details. I just hope you try it yourselves. Of course, it's fine if you really don't want to.
Paramecium (Floor 234): Saying things like that just makes you sound less believable.
Grilled Paramecium (Floor 235): What that guy said is true—I cleared it too. It really is… kind of simple. The way you embrace the story is the way the story embraces you.
With longtime thread participants backing the claim—
"Fight for the World's Beauty" suddenly gained credibility.
Soon, more and more players reported clearing it.
TheresaIsTheCutestInTheWorld (Floor 251): Cleared it! Theresa is the cutest in the world!!
She had been grinding until her consciousness blurred.
Even she wasn't sure what she was holding on for anymore.
Then she saw...
Many blessings left by those who came before...
Appearing before her, shielding her...
In that moment...
AI·Ai-chan (Floor 256): Thank you so much for everyone's help.
CabbageTastesGreat (Floor 263): Now I kinda regret clearing it too early. If I had waited a bit, I could've seen more people... it must've been so...
Future players...
Will see predecessors leaping forth to block fatal shells for them with blessings.
Will see those who claim "this world isn't beautiful at all" swarm forward to blaze a path.
They will also see...
Many, many feelings that might be different from their own.
Fight for the World's Beauty (Floor 301): Later players are in for a treat (serious.jpg)
NoRockSugarPear (Floor 302): When I cleared it, there were already a ton of people there. Truly spectacular.
CabbageTastesGreat (Floor 303): I don't care what you say, I missed it anyway ()
Jjjjj (Floor 304): Hmm... I'm watching a relatively new streamer go through the story. She's about to catch up. Want to join?
CabbageTastesGreat (Floor 305): That username fits your comment () Link it up! Let's go!
…
And so...
Many players in the thread rushed into a certain streamer's room on a certain platform.
Coincidentally...
On the other side, the official stream had just ended. Hokuto chatted a bit with the miHoYo team and explained some matters.
Since he planned to return to the Golden Courtyard to find a VIP viewer seat, he wasn't going to linger outside.
"You're going back to the Golden Courtyard today?"
Elysia looked at Hokuto, who was ready to head back and had asked Rita to drive him.
"What do you mean 'going back'? I've never missed a day at the Golden Courtyard! Even when writing Elysium Everlasting, I went home every day."
Hokuto shrugged: "Everyone there is so talented, speaks so nicely—I love it!"
"..."
Elysia watched him dive into the car, thought for a moment, then also got in the back seat.
"Miss Elysia is returning to the Golden Courtyard too?"
"Mm~♪"
She nodded lightly, leaned back, let her shoulders relax, and closed her eyes slightly. She'd talked so much during today's stream and grinded stages for so long...
Now that things were quiet, she wasn't in the mood to chat.
Buzz~ buzz~~
Only the soft engine vibrations remained in the air.
"Huh~~"
Suddenly, an offbeat sound broke the silence.
"Hm?"
Elysia opened her eyes again and looked over toward Hokuto...
He was... watching a stream?
A stream?
What was he watching?
As someone in the same industry, Elysia grew curious.
She subtly scooted closer, adjusted her angle, and pretended to gaze forward while sneaking glances at—
Hokuto's phone screen.
A certain streamer on a certain platform...
This streamer also used an avatar that looked like a little lion, so let's call her "Streamer Baa" for now.
She was just playing through the "Hyperion goes to space" chapter...
BOOM!!
With a loud explosion—
Two choices popped up on "Streamer Baa's" screen:
[Proceed]
[Try Again]
"..."
"This is so hard. Way too hard."
Clearly, this wasn't her first defeat.
"Can this even be cleared?"
[Don't give up, Streamer Baa! Push forward!!]
[Trust me, there's a branching storyline.]
[Feels like you're all lying (suspicious newbie.jpg). I've tried forever—can't get through.]
[I made it. There really is one (veteran power.jpg)]
[Hah, you've gotten this far and still trust what old players say?]
"..."
Streamer Baa saw that last message and couldn't help but nod slightly.
She didn't know about other games, but Honkai Impact 3rd players often had this... strange synchronicity.
You don't even know how they manage to be so coordinated through the internet.
You ask them what's coming next—
It's a wall of "sweet sweet sweet" or "don't skip or regret forever."
She once believed it.
Like during "Lament of the Fallen."
You ask why they're so hyped—
It's all "Jjjjj" and "the smile has transferred to my face."
After clearing "Everlasting Flames" and watching the recommended videos, she kind of... understood.
That feeling... was such an uncontrollable smile...
From Captain to Cursed Follower, all it takes is one heartfelt grin.
Ahem.
So then...
Who isn't a cursed follower by now? When the bullet chat suddenly gets really warm, she knows she can't let her guard down.
[Why don't you believe it? Did you forget? Even 'Otto' said during the stream that you can clear it with manual control. If you won't believe me, believe him!]
[Uh... bro, I've been on your side since the start, but honestly, saying that doesn't really help (might even backfire).]
Yeah, can Otto really be trusted?
That's obviously...
[You know what, I almost forgot while grinding like crazy—Otto really did say that during the official stream. Thanks, bro, I suddenly feel motivated again.]
[Otto only ever says half the truth, but never lies.]
Some players: ...
Seeing the reactions of others, a strange sense of silence rose in their hearts.
Why... does it feel like Otto has higher "credibility" than they do?
How did it come to this?
Clearly... this is all Otto's fault!!
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