My Game Studio is Full of Valkyries?!

Elysia was enthusiastically pitching her newly conceived idea Pink Miss Mobius to Hokuto.

With flowery words, she praised how brilliant her concept was, claiming it would definitely become a classic within the Honkai Impact 3rd fan creation circle.

Meanwhile, Kiana was still pushing the story forward.

Mobius was visibly shocked that Mei had actually returned alive.

But she quickly deduced the reason and turned to Elysia, who had bet against her earlier.

"…Was it you… Elysia…"

"Mm-hmm?"

Elysia only made a cute expression without giving a direct answer.

But to Mobius, that was all the confirmation she needed.

"…Tch."

Her plans disrupted, Mobius had no desire to remain. She turned and walked off.

Elysia failed to stop her and sighed in place: "Just how much does she hate pink clothes… to get this mad."

Huh???

Elysia, is that really the key point here?

The audience in the stream burst into laughter again thanks to her.

[Wrong focus! Mobius isn't mad about the pink outfit, is she?!]

[I feel like Mobius and Elysia aren't nearly as close as Elysia claims.]

[Mobius, if you're leaving, at least change first!]

[No way. Art team wouldn't allow it—pink with green is fashion disaster.]

[Even if Elysia might secretly be the most scheming one, that damn sweetness is still irresistible.]

While some viewers were always on guard when Elysia flirted, expecting a potential betrayal—

Miss Pink Elf was undeniably still very charming.

Of course, that wouldn't stop them from going all out when the real fight comes.

[You're still doubting Miss Elf? She literally just saved Mei.]

[Think about it: this woman tugs your heartstrings nonstop.

Never stepping closer, never letting you cross the line.

Always near, always far.

Trap after trap in her words, and she loves watching you fall.

If that's not a femme fatale, what is?]

[...That's disturbingly convincing. I'm almost persuaded.]

...

From these comments, it was clear—

As players explored more of the Elysian Realm, the Flame-Chasers' stories and personalities gradually unfolded.

And the players had come to embrace Elysia and the others quite deeply.

"Didn't expect Elysia to become so popular," Mei remarked.

"Aww~~ Mei, are you underestimating Elysia?"

With her exchange with Hokuto momentarily concluded, Elysia sighed in mock exasperation.

"No, I just meant… even when suspected, it's impressive how you're still beloved."

If Elysia were to become a villain in future scripts, she would undoubtedly be Honkai Impact 3rd's most beloved villain to date.

Yes—not just the most popular villain.

Because in terms of overall popularity, Otto still had a slight lead, albeit mostly for… negative reasons.

"Well, it's only natural, right? After all, I'm kind, pure, strong—and also the most beautiful and cutest girl in the world~~"

"Also the most beautiful and cutest?" Mei blinked.

"Of course! The real me is world's number one cutest too~♪" Elysia replied playfully.

"Pfft~ Classic you," Mei chuckled.

As the two chatted, Paramecium was still progressing the story.

Mobius had left.

Elysia mimicked Mobius's pouty face in front of Mei and made an adorable little puff sound—surprisingly cute.

Mei found Elysia's relentless teasing a bit exhausting.

What she said next was rather direct—and probably echoed some players' thoughts too.

"From the beginning, I've come here seeking the truth. That's never changed."

"It's just that… recently I've come to realize—Flame-Chasers like Mobius who carry ulterior motives while passing on their legacy may not be so rare."

"Take you for example, Elysia—your true intentions, aren't they like your bow… always drawn, but never released?"

Elysia's answer was that if one knew her true self, they would believe. But not knowing would only breed doubt.

"I've never changed either. As an observer, I've quietly enjoyed watching the changes and surprises you've brought to the Elysian Realm…"

"That's already more than enough for me~~"

Mei gazed at Elysia, feeling she was impossible to read.

Players looking at Elysia on-screen felt the same.

[Elysia's words always seem so layered.]

[One day I will shatter this riddle-filled Elysian Realm.]

[Is it possible—just saying—that Elysia's actually serious?]

[...]

Speculation ran wild. But before anyone could reach a consensus—

After parting from Elysia, Mei returned to the lounge, only to encounter Raven, who was supposed to be "on a mission" but was clearly slacking off.

From Raven, Mei learned that Kevin had recently met with Otto and returned the Void Archives.

Concerned that Otto might be plotting something, Mei decided to temporarily leave the Realm to investigate.

That was the end of today's Realm update.

[Who said miHoYo's writers don't end chapters on a cliffhanger? This one's perfect.]

[Otto's been MIA, and now it looks like he's back to stir things up. What's going to happen next?!]

[Please don't let miHoYo go down the cliffhanger spiral...]

[Don't jinx it! You're making me nervous!]

...

Elysia, equally affected by the cliffhanger, was just about to complain about "Otto"-san when she remembered the short video Hokuto had sent her earlier.

Her clever mind quickly put it together—that short must be related to the upcoming main story.

So, she confidently addressed her livestream.

"Now's the time for Miss Elf to shine~~"

[???]

[What do you mean?]

Without teasing any further, Elysia replied—

"I went through a lot of trouble to get this short from 'Otto'-san just now... Well, maybe not that much trouble. But if you thank me, I'll be really happy~~"

[A short?! For real?!]

[Thank you, Miss Elf!]

[Love you~♪]

[Play it now, I can't wait!]

"Okay okay."

Elysia giggled and then switched the stream screen.

She opened the short titled Pre-Apocalypse and began to play it for everyone.

The video opened on a field of reeds.

Countless white lights floated endlessly into the distance.

So far, nothing out of the ordinary—until suddenly—

Otto Apocalypse appeared, clutching his right hand, staggering forward, severely wounded.

Otto?! What happened to him?

A thousand questions flooded their minds.

Before they could process it, the scene shifted—to the Schicksal skyport.

Otto's voice played:

"Thus, I, Otto Apocalypse, hereby resign from the position of Overseer of Schicksal, and formally withdraw from the organization."

Hearing that—

Already baffled, the players were now even more stunned.

What? WHAT?

Otto? Resigning?

No longer Overseer?

What is going on?

Is this April Fools'?

Many literally grabbed their phones to check the date. When they confirmed it wasn't April 1st, their confusion only deepened.

Even Elysia, equally dumbfounded, rewound and replayed that part.

No mistake.

Otto was stepping down.

???

The short continued.

Otto raised a glass of red wine, toasting those who had arrived on the Hyperion.

Beside him, Durandal silently glanced over.

Aboard the Hyperion—

Kiana, Bronya, Seele, Fu Hua, Theresa...

Everyone was ready for battle.

A fight broke out, and countless Ottos launched attacks, actually overwhelming the group briefly.

Otto's abilities looked eerily familiar to players.

Another scene change.

Into a mindscape.

Fu Hua dodged a barrage of flying swords, breathed a sigh of relief—only to look up in shock as a sword larger than the Hyperion itself came crashing down.

The sheer force was suffocating.

She quickly summoned her weapon and clashed with the blade's tip.

BOOM!!

A blinding light burst from the impact.

Then the giant sword shattered into countless jade blades surrounding Fu Hua.

Above the swirling jade blades, a young girl stood, arms crossed.

"Long time no see, Phoenix Ancestor."

Scene change again.

Surrounded by quantum shadows—

Mei gripped her blade in a draw stance, lightning swirling around her.

Facing her was Durandal, suspended midair, summoning her towering spear.

Another shift.

Within the Imaginary Tree.

Otto, a divine halo hovering behind him, opened his arms as Kiana looked on.

"It's time to fulfill our contract, old friend!"

As he spoke—

Countless memories of Kallen surged toward him, merging into his body.

The short reached its end, returning to the reed field from the beginning.

All the lights converged on a shining cross.

That—

Was Otto's end.

Short complete.

The audience toggled between shock and confusion.

Shocked by the massive information load.

Confused because they could only interpret some of it.

All they knew was—

A fight had begun. Everyone was fighting. And every move was beyond spectacular.

Also...

[Is Otto about to get a health bar?!]