Genshin impact : Elysia endroses me!!!

After Fu Hua explained the advantages and disadvantages of the armor to Himeko, she made her decision. Without hesitation, she chose to wear it.

Eden, however, couldn't help but feel uneasy.

From Fu Hua's explanation, she understood that once Himeko donned the armor, the Herrscher Gem would begin to corrupt her mind.

Himeko looked at Fu Hua and asked, "Who exactly are you?"

Fu Hua simply smiled. "I am just like you, someone who hopes to change the status quo."

Having said her piece, Fu Hua clasped her hands together in a gesture known to everyone in Longguo. "Major Himeko, thank you for your guidance all this time. If fate allows, we shall meet again."

At that moment, the audience watching the livestream finally realized something—Fu Hua was still alive.

This revelation brought immense relief to her fans, who had been worried about her fate.

The Crimson Knight Lunar Eclipse

As the screen shifted, Himeko—now clad in the Crimson Knight Lunar Eclipse armor—stood ready for battle.

"Wow, wow! She looks incredible!"

The stunning illustration of Himeko in her new armor not only thrilled the livestream viewers but also left Eden and Alicia momentarily speechless.

Eden, with her extensive experience in storytelling, felt that the next scene would likely showcase Himeko defeating the Herrscher of the Sky and awakening Kiana.

She prepared herself for what was coming next and eagerly clicked on the next level.

The story transitioned smoothly into Chapter 9.

"Ah, so they're using a flashback structure," Eden mused, recognizing the narrative technique.

She controlled Himeko in her new armor, cutting through enemies with effortless precision. Deadwalkers and Honkai Beasts fell one after another beneath her blade.

Soon, the moment everyone was waiting for arrived—Himeko, clad in S-rank armor, faced the Herrscher of the Sky.

With the superior performance of the Crimson Knight Lunar Eclipse compared to her previous A-rank armor, Eden thoroughly enjoyed the gameplay.

The in-game cutscene showed the Herrscher of the Sky eyeing Himeko's armor with surprise.

Himeko smirked. "Oh? So even gods can bleed."

The Herrscher of the Sky frowned. "How…? I should have killed you dozens of times by now."

Himeko chuckled. "Sorry about that. I guess I'm just a little hard to kill."

"You foolish humans!" the Herrscher of the Sky roared in frustration.

Himeko twirled her blade, her stance unwavering. "Aren't you tired of calling us that? I have a name."

She took a deep breath before declaring, "Remember it well! The one standing before you is the Infinite Tajiko!"

The Chat Explodes

The chat in the livestream room was flooded with excitement.

[OHHH! HIMEKO IS SO COOL!]

[Shut up! Call her Big Sis Himeko, not Auntie Himeko!]

[MiHoyo, stop tempting me! I can't afford to pull for this armor! Waaaah!]

[MiHoyo, you're draining my wallet dry…]

Eden, too, was swept up in the moment. Inspired by Himeko's confidence, she found herself playing even more smoothly, cutting through enemies with renewed vigor.

Eventually, after an intense battle, Himeko successfully restrained the Herrscher of the Sky.

With the combined efforts of Dr. Einstein and the Moonlight Throne, they managed to repel the Herrscher.

Eden blinked. "Wait… they only repelled her? They didn't defeat her or awaken Kiana?"

Alicia giggled. "Maybe that's for the next chapter."

Eden frowned slightly. "But… wasn't this the final stage?"

To confirm, she exited the interface and scrolled through the level selection screen. As expected, there were no additional levels.

However, two [Play] buttons appeared at the end.

"Eden, Eden! There's another short film! Hurry up and watch it!"

Eden nodded with a knowing smile.

She had a hunch—MiHoyo must have put the climactic battle between Himeko and Kiana into this cinematic.

Just like "The Queen's Arrival", this was likely an animated short film meant to deliver an emotional and visually stunning finale.

"MiHoyo really puts their heart into these," Eden murmured.

The chat was equally hyped.

It had only been half a month since "The Queen's Arrival", yet the impact of that short film still lingered in everyone's minds.

How much emotional weight would this new animation carry?

With anticipation, Eden clicked on the first [Play] button.

The Final Goodbye

However, the moment the video started playing, Eden's excitement turned into unease.

Instead of a grand battle, a soft, melancholic piano melody filled the air.

The screen displayed an illustration of Himeko standing in the lower passage of the Hyperion battleship. In her hand, she held the God-Killing Gun Serum, a bittersweet smile on her lips.

A sorrowful female voice began to sing, adding to the somber atmosphere.

Eden's heart clenched.

At that moment, all the foreshadowing in the story came rushing back to her.

She suddenly had a bad feeling.

In the narration, Himeko spoke softly, as if saying her final goodbyes to the girls of St. Freya Academy.

"I wish you all the best."

"I'd really love… to have one last drink…"

The short film was brief, but it carried an overwhelming emotional weight.

Viewers felt as though they were standing in Himeko's shoes, understanding her resolve.

A Valkyrie's life was fleeting.

She wanted to use what little time she had left to accomplish one final mission—one last meaningful act.

She wished to see her students again, just one last time.

And then… she would embrace her end.

The film ended, bringing them back to the level selection screen.

Eden hesitated before clicking the last [Play] button.

The Weight of a Valkyrie's Fate

Looking back at the story, Eden realized how much focus had been placed on Himeko.

Throughout the main chapters and side stories, she had always been a guide and protector to the protagonists.

Unlike others, she had no special background or supernatural abilities.

Yet, whenever danger loomed, she was always at the forefront.

Hints of her deteriorating health had been subtly placed throughout the story.

As an experienced Valkyrie, she could have retired and chosen a peaceful life.

But instead, she chose the hardest path.

As a teacher, she was responsible and devoted.

As a warrior, she remained rational and prioritized the greater good.

This was why Eden had always admired Himeko.

She recalled a moment in an earlier chapter—one that had seemed insignificant at the time.

Himeko had turned to Kiana with an unusually solemn expression.

"If one day, your comrade loses control to the Honkai, you must not hesitate… end their life."

The fate of most Valkyries was already sealed.

For an ordinary Valkyrie, there were only two possible endings—

One was to succumb to Honkai corruption and become a mindless monster.

The other… was to die gloriously in battle.

As long as that final battle was grand enough, it would be the greatest gift MiHoyo could give to Himeko.