Chapter 1493

What Tingyun said... sounded like it made a lot of sense.

But Seeing Qingque just didn't like eating knives.

She felt it would be better if 'Honkai Impact 3rd' were all sugar.

But what she didn't know was that without the previous moving moments, this story wouldn't have made her care so much.

In the game.

After listening to the story of Mei's journey, Elysia was also moved.

"Truly, it's such a long story~"

"After all, it encompasses the entire 【Elysian Realm】, doesn't it?" Mei smiled and recalled the two sentences Elysia had once said to her:

"【Even if the future cannot be changed, I want to decide the process of reaching that result myself.】"

"【What matters is what I want to believe in during this journey; that will determine what I can obtain when I reach the end.】"

"This is the message you once left for me, and we are turning it into reality, Elysia."

"Mei..." Elysia smiled sweetly: "You have become quite mature~"

"How about it, I didn't let you down, Senior Elysia?"

"I said it long ago, how could Mei ever let anyone down~"

"Haha... that's true, after all... I met very good seniors." Recalling the scenes that happened in the Realm.

It felt like it was only yesterday.

"I am glad that I chose to step into the Elysian Realm back then and witnessed your story."

"This story touched me, made me grow, and ultimately became a part of myself."

"And I will also inherit and pass on your deeds and will, letting generation after generation know that there was once such a group of people who lived vigorously and brilliantly."

"Not just the stories of the Flame-Chasers, but also Kiana's story, Bronya's story, Fu Hua's story..."

"The stories of all those people who gave their all for beautiful things."

Speaking of this, Mei seemed to have thought of something and couldn't help but laugh.

"Who told me that I'm surrounded by such 【idiots】 who don't consider themselves~"

"I hope to let more people be moved by it—letting them have the perseverance to face this complex world, and the courage to make decisions they won't regret."

"However..."

"As a Herrscher's ideal... is this a bit too simple?"

"Not at all~~" Elysia shook her head and smiled:

"Isn't the reason for the existence of the Elysian Realm just as simple?"

"Mei, you are already one of the 【heroes】~"

Even if it was just a simple chat, the players still watched it incredibly seriously and meticulously.

Although the players had been immersed in this happiness of 【Mei and Elysia's reunion】.

But they also knew in their hearts.

This kind of scene was likely the last time...

Therefore, just like Mei in the game, they cherished this face-to-face conversation immensely and didn't want to miss a single word.

"I'm also surprised that I've started thinking about these questions... I never thought I would have a day like this."

"Looking back at the past... I probably really took quite a few detours."

Just like the 【rooftop duel】 between her and Kiana before, Mei had thought afterward that if the two of them could have sat down and talked properly back then, perhaps that kind of thing wouldn't have happened.

But... as humans, who hasn't made mistakes or taken the wrong path?

"Human growth is not achieved overnight; the meaning of those confused and lost days lies precisely in letting us start thinking."

"Whether happy or painful, everything gathered together is what has accumulated into the mature and powerful Mei of today~"

"So, please accept all of yourself—because the people who like you will even like your shortcomings together~"

"Mm... I promise you, Elysia..."

"Then... shall we set off?"

"..."

As they reached this point in the conversation, the warm and elegant BGM in the game stopped abruptly.

The audience's hearts suddenly stalled along with it.

"... Mm."

After a moment of silence, Mei's face showed determination: "I will become the 【Herrscher of Origin】 and complete the mission I am supposed to complete."

Mei's words actually drew a tease from Elysia.

"... What is it? Could it be that Mei hasn't noticed yet?"

"Noticed what?"

"By the time you arrived here, Mei was already the 【Herrscher of Origin】~"

Just then, that piece of instrumental music titled 'Elysian Realm' played slowly.

The tinkling piano music made the relaxed and joyful mood of countless players suddenly become heavy and sorrowful.

The name of this piece had long since become the 'Elysia Farewell Song' in the players' hearts.

Although they had anticipated it in their hearts, when this scene arrived, the players naturally couldn't help but feel reluctant and sorrowful.

Seeing Qingque took several deep breaths to suppress the sour emotion in her heart.

Even if she had to cry, she would wait until Elysia had truly left before crying.

This parting... did not carry any regrets.

Just like this piece of music, it shouldn't be filled with regrets, but should be full of hope and happiness...

Therefore, she didn't want Elysia to see her crying because of the parting.

Even if... Elysia in the game couldn't see her.

"By the time you arrived here, Mei was already the 【Herrscher of Origin】~"

"Or rather, it was precisely because you became the 【Herrscher of Origin】 that Mei could arrive at this land of origin and meet me~"

Elysia's words made Mei very surprised and puzzled.

"Then... what about the beacon Miss Miss Weierwei left behind...?"

Elysia smiled beautifully: "Mei~"

"Guess, what was it that awakened me and made me appear in this form—Miss Miss Weierwei's beacon... or Mei's wish?"

Mei: "..."

Elysia: "It seems you already know the answer, don't you?"

"Without Mei's will, I could only sleep forever in the bottom of your heart, brushing past you at the closest distance..."

"Mei... you are even more remarkable than you imagine~"

Mei: "... This is truly... surprising."

"Mm-hmm~ Could it be that Mei still doesn't have any real feeling?"

"Do you need something with more of a sense of ritual? Like beautiful new clothes... or a little bit of love-filled education from a senior?"

"If Mei really wishes, it's not impossible~"

If it were the Mei from when she first met Elysia, she would definitely be speechless and then refuse her.

But at this moment, how could Mei have the heart to refuse...

"Mm... I'll leave both of these to you, Elysia."

"Yay~ Mei has become so greedy now~. Fortunately, I originally had so, so many things I wanted to say to Mei... and my aesthetic sense will definitely make Mei praise me endlessly~"

"Haha..." The two looked at each other and smiled, and then fell into a brief silence.

"..."

"Elysia..."

"I'm here~"

"Are you... really just a reflection in my heart? Is this really... just a 【dream】?"

"Mei... why would you ask that?"