Chapter Summaries

Fallen played through the opening of Elysium Ever After, where Mei met Elysia and learned that the realm was built from memories of the Previous Era. Elysia revealed that she was a memory copy of a dead Fusion Warrior, and the chapter left players eager for the story to explain the Flame-Chasers’ past.

• Fallen streamed Mei’s first conversation with Elysia, who teased Mei and led her into Elysium Ever After.
• Mei entered a memory-world of the First Era, where her narration described humanity’s defeat and the Fusion Warriors’ struggle against Honkai.
• Fallen cleared the tutorial and returned Mei to the preparation room, where she met Elysia again.
• Mei mistakenly called Elysia “Pink Miss Fairy,” then heard Elysia explain her name, her past as a Fusion Warrior, and her existence as a memory copy.
• Elysia told Mei about the Flame-Chasers and the Tragedy of Binding, while the viewers watched the dialogue and awaited further revelations.

Mei explored the Elysian Realm and encountered the memories of several Flame-Chasers, including Hua and Sakura, while Elysia guided her through its Signets. The chapter ended with Fallen learning about Kevin’s Signets and reaching a shop associated with Feliz.

• Elysia explained the Elysian Realm to Mei and introduced her Signets, while Mei questioned her about the memories of the thirteen Fusion Warriors.
• Mei encountered Hua, who did not recognize her, and chose one of Hua’s Signets after their conversation.
• Elysia jokingly compared her Signets with the others while trying not to let Hua hear her.
• Fallen chose the pink cherry-blossom door, then met Sakura and received her Signet.
• Fallen encountered Kevin’s Deliverance Signets and a shop that introduced Feliz.

Eden’s appearance in Elysium Ever After delighted players, who joked that her outfit resembled the fan-made Rex Lapis version of Zhongli. Meanwhile, Mo Li asked Mei to let him try a Genshin Impact-inspired hairstyle, leaving her flustered as he handled her hair.

• Elysia introduced Eden as a celebrated musician and wealthy benefactor of Elysium Ever After, and Eden appeared in a short clip.
• Players compared Eden’s outfit to fan-made images of Rex Lapis, and Kiana showed the comparison to Elysia and Eden.
• Elysia laughed at the comparison and decided she would make Mo Li cross-dress someday.
• Mo Li dismissed the memes and read news about Tencent’s upcoming game, hoping it would be a worthy competitor to Genshin Impact.
• Mei came to Mo Li’s office looking for scissors to trim her long hair, and he persuaded her to let him try a hairstyle instead.
• Mo Li began combing Mei’s hair into a style inspired by a Genshin Impact character, while Mei blushed and answered his questions shyly.

Mo Li styled Mei’s hair to match the Raiden Shogun model while both struggled with their growing nervousness around each other. As he trimmed her bangs, Mei became dizzy and fell backward into his arms.

• Mo Li showed Mei the Raiden Shogun model and asked whether she would let him style her hair to match it.
• Mei agreed, and Mo Li braided her hair and tied a bow at the end.
• Mo Li prepared to trim Mei’s bangs while she grew increasingly flustered at their close proximity.
• Mei swayed and began falling backward, so Mo Li caught her around the waist as she wrapped her arms around his neck.

Mei became flustered after an intimate moment with Mo Li and retreated to her room, where she struggled to sort out her feelings. Kiana and Aponia checked on her, and Mo Li remained concerned while Aponia reported that Mei seemed fine apart from a slight fever.

• Mei left Mo Li's office after noticing his physical reaction, and Kiana arrived to show him an online prank about Rex Lapis.
• Mei replayed the awkward moment in her room until Kiana came to comfort her and ask if she was sick.
• Aponia arrived at Mo Li's request to examine Mei, but Mei hurriedly ushered her and Kiana out.
• Kiana wondered whether Mei had been taken over by Herrscher consciousness, while Aponia decided to update Mo Li.
• Aponia told Mo Li that Mei seemed fine but had a slight fever, and Mo Li thanked her before going to ask Kiana about Mei.

Mei emerged from her room after her fever and embarrassment had passed, and Mo Li revealed that he had styled her hair for her new role as the Raiden Shogun in Genshin Impact. Meanwhile, streamer Fallen analyzed the Elysian Realm story online, speculating about Mobius and Elysia as viewers wondered whether Elysia was the Thirteenth Herrscher.

• Mei came out for dinner, and the girls admired her new hairstyle while she blushed at their teasing.
• Mo Li explained that he had styled Mei's hair for her role as the Raiden Shogun, then described the character's personality to the group.
• Mei objected when Mo Li joked about the Raiden Shogun's cooking, and the girls laughed as dinner grew more cheerful.
• Fallen discussed Mobius's story on stream, suggesting that the memory construct's failure and success were both part of Mobius's plans.
• Fallen shifted to Elysia's mysteries and Kevin's recollection, prompting viewers to consider whether Elysia was the Thirteenth Herrscher and whether Kevin had killed her.

Mo Li watched Tencent’s new game announcement before Himeko, seemingly drunk, flirted with him and kissed him in the studio. The chapter ended with Himeko collapsed in his arms, leaving Mo Li convinced she had acted while drunk.

• Mei kept wearing her braided pigtail and acted awkwardly when alone with Mo Li.
• Mo Li watched Tencent’s promotional video for its upcoming Demon Warrior game and compared it with other games in the industry.
• Himeko approached Mo Li with a bottle of wine and teased him about her figure.
• Himeko sat on Mo Li’s lap, guided his hand around her waist, and kissed him.
• Himeko let go and collapsed into Mo Li’s arms, and he concluded that she was drunk.

Himeko pretended to be drunk after becoming more certain of her feelings for Mo Li, while Mei struggled with jealousy and asked whether the two were in a relationship. Himeko revealed to Mei that she had not been drunk and began teasing her about her interest in Mo Li.

• Mo Li carried the seemingly drunk Himeko to her room with Mei's help, while Himeko secretly listened and thought about her feelings for him and her friends.
• Mo Li told Mei that he and Himeko were not yet in that kind of relationship, and Mei pushed him out of the room.
• After Mo Li left, Himeko sat up and admitted she had not been drunk, then teased Mei about caring so much about her relationship with Mo Li.
• Mei tried to leave, saying she would not disturb Himeko any longer.

Mo Li designed a Lantern Rite Festival event that would showcase Dragon Country’s Spring Festival traditions, and Rita admired his plans and offered to involve the other women. Rita then went to welcome the visitors from Klee’s orphanage, while Mo Li went looking for Klee.

• Rita told Mo Li that the orphanage director and two former residents were coming to visit Klee, accompanied by the director’s daughter, Arlecchino.
• Mo Li planned a Lantern Rite Festival event featuring Spring Festival customs, including firecrackers and a fight against the Nian Beast.
• Rita praised Mo Li’s plans and realized they could help introduce Dragon Country’s culture to players around the world.
• Mo Li invited the other women to help plan the event, and Rita agreed to notify them after receiving a call from Bronya.
• Rita went to greet the visitors, while Mo Li headed to the recreation area to find Klee.

Mo Li met Arlecchino, Pardo Feliz, and Li Sushang at MiHoYo Studio and offered them roles in Honkai Impact 3rd. Pardo and Li Sushang were tempted by the compensation, while Arlecchino considered letting Mo Li use her appearance for a character without doing voice work.

• Mo Li carried Klee to the reception room, where she happily greeted Arlecchino, Pardo Feliz, and Li Sushang.
• Mo Li introduced himself and gave the three newcomers a tour of the Studio, while Arlecchino saw that Klee was happy at the Orphanage.
• Mo Li invited Arlecchino, Pardo Feliz, and Li Sushang to join the game, and Pardo Feliz and Li Sushang showed interest in the offer.
• Mo Li explained the compensation package, and Arlecchino said she was not interested in voice acting because she managed the Orphanage.
• Mo Li offered to use Arlecchino's appearance for a character and handle the voice acting himself, and Arlecchino said she might consider it.

Mo Li recruited Arlecchino, Cat Cat, and Li Sushang, then organized a meeting to plan a Spring Festival event and released a trailer for Honkai Impact 3rd’s next chapter. The trailer drew widespread attention, and Kiana showed Li Sushang her upcoming Character Card debut.

• Mo Li learned that Arlecchino had no biological sisters, agreed to collaborate with her, and welcomed Cat Cat and Li Sushang to the Studio.
• Mo Li decided to hold a meeting about charity work and the Spring Festival event, then released the trailer for Honkai Impact 3rd’s new chapter, Before the Apocalypse.
• Mo Li and the girls planned Spring Festival games and an event story featuring Dragon Country traditions, and Griseo drew a Nian Beast design that Mo Li approved.
• The new chapter trailer attracted nearly a million views in half a day.
• Kiana showed Li Sushang the trailer and told her that her Character Card was coming out.

The players watched a new Honkai story preview featuring Otto, Fu Hua, and Li Sushang, then Kiana and Li Sushang asked Mo Li about Li Sushang’s Character Card. Later, Himeko used a stolen key to enter Mo Li’s room and make her romantic intentions clear.

• The preview showed Otto resigning as Heavenly Mandate Bishop, fighting the protagonists with puppets, and walking wounded through a field of reeds.
• Fu Hua fought a storm of swords and met Li Sushang, whose appearance excited the players and Li Sushang herself.
• After the preview, Kiana and Li Sushang asked Mo Li whether Li Sushang’s Character Card would appear next version, and he said it would not.
• Himeko decided not to wait any longer to pursue Mo Li, took his room key, and crept into his bed.
• Mo Li woke when Himeko climbed under the covers, and she pinned him down and asked if he understood why she had come.

After spending the night together, Mo Li and Himeko debated whether to reveal their relationship, and Himeko decided to keep it quiet while she considered the other girls’ feelings. The next morning, Mei came looking for Himeko, and Mo Li covered for her before joining the others for breakfast.

• Himeko and Mo Li spent the night together, and she asked to keep their relationship secret for now.
• Himeko worried that revealing their relationship could make the other girls hide their feelings for Mo Li, and she resolved to ask them privately what they wanted.
• Mei knocked on Mo Li’s door the next morning and asked whether he had seen Himeko.
• Mo Li told Mei that Himeko was probably still asleep after drinking, then kissed Himeko goodbye before leaving.
• Himeko happily got dressed and sneaked back to her own room, while Mo Li joined the girls at breakfast.

Mo Li and the girls prepared Genshin Impact’s Spring Festival event while Himeko privately told Mei she had borrowed Mo Li and encouraged Mei to be more assertive. The long-awaited preview livestream began with festive scenes of Liyue Harbor, leaving viewers thrilled by the New Year atmosphere.

• Mo Li covered for Himeko’s absence at breakfast, then Mei delivered breakfast to Himeko and realized she had spent the night with Mo Li.
• Himeko told Mei she had asked Mo Li to keep their relationship secret and encouraged Mei to take the initiative with him.
• Mo Li and the girls focused on preparing the Genshin Impact Spring Festival event and its preview livestream, postponing work on Saving Girl.
• The preview livestream began on major platforms as players gathered to watch.
• The livestream showed lantern-lit Liyue Harbor, and viewers praised its festive New Year atmosphere.

Mo Li introduced the Genshin Impact New Year version, highlighting Liyue’s Lantern Rite events, festive scenery, and generous rewards. He then revealed Xiao as the new character, with Zhongli and Keqing also receiving banners, and the livestream began Xiao’s character demo.

• Mo Li, Rita, and Himeko presented the New Year version and announced thirty days of login rewards and five Lantern Rite event stages offering Primogems and character materials.
• The livestream showed Liyue Harbor’s lanterns, fireworks, and characters, exciting players in Dragon Country and overseas and drawing attention from major game companies.
• Yun Jin watched the showcase and became emotional after recognizing Liyue’s scenery and opera elements.
• Rita announced a Zhongli rerun, and Mo Li said Keqing would also receive a limited banner alongside the new character.
• Mo Li revealed Xiao as the new character, and the livestream showed his animated demo with the Primordial Jade Winged-Spear.

The livestream showcased Xiao’s combat trailer and announced new Genshin Impact banners and outfits before beginning Honkai Impact 3rd’s preview. Otto’s backstory revealed his childhood bond with Kallen and the events that led her to question Celestial Mandate, leaving their shared past unfolding.

• Xiao’s trailer showed him fighting with his spear and Nuo Mask while struggling against his Karmic Debt.
• Mo Li announced rerun banners for Lord Geo and Keqing, plus new outfits for Keqing and Ningguang.
• Mo Li gave viewers another 600-Primogem redemption code before the livestream shifted to Honkai Impact 3rd.
• Otto’s narration recalled his lonely childhood and his first meeting with Kallen, who encouraged him and asked him to help save the world.
• The preview described Celestial Mandate’s growing corruption and its failed Eastern Expedition, where Fu Hua defeated its forces.
• Kallen questioned Celestial Mandate after it issued indulgence certificates, then became a phantom thief who robbed the rich to help the poor.

Mo Li’s preview livestream promoted Honkai Impact 3rd’s upcoming story chapters, while the game’s Spring Festival showcase drew international attention to Dragon Country’s culture. Genshin Impact’s praise culminated in a rare News Broadcast report, leaving players stunned.

• Otto cross-dressed to distract the guards, and the short film showed Kallen dying after she returned to save civilians from Honkai beasts.
• Mo Li announced Honkai Impact 3rd’s Purple Iris Chapter and main-story Chapters 26 and 27, then the preview livestream ended with a 1200-Crystal redemption code.
• After the livestream, Mo Li kissed Himeko, while Bronya witnessed them and hurried away, flustered.
• Videos of Liyue’s Spring Festival scenery spread overseas, and Dragon Country’s Spring Festival entered YouTube’s trending searches.
• News Broadcast praised Genshin Impact’s Liyue setting, Zhongli, and cultural events, prompting shocked players to share the report.

After Genshin Impact’s Lantern Rite Festival received national praise, Mo Li and the MiHoYo team celebrated their success and discussed sharing the news with players. Mo Li decided to give every player a selectable standard-banner 5-star character, while Rita realized there was an important issue to consider.

• Netizens celebrated Genshin Impact being praised on News Broadcast, and the MiHoYo girls learned about the news.
• Himeko encouraged Mo Li to hug Elysia, who claimed the hug as a reward for Mo Li’s cross-dressing livestream.
• Mo Li concluded that Genshin Impact’s Lantern Rite Festival had helped export Dragon Country culture and opened a path for future cultural exports.
• Durandal asked whether MiHoYo should grant players an extra ten-pull, and Mo Li instead proposed giving them a selectable 5-star character.
• Mo Li clarified that the reward would be a standard-banner 5-star, and Rita thought of a crucial point.

Mo Li released a video showing C0 Hu Tao dealing 1.581 million damage and promised players a selectable standard-banner five-star character. As the studio prepared for the New Year holiday, Eden and Elysia began a livestream while Tencent’s new game avoided competing with Genshin Impact’s update.

• Mo Li posted a Hu Tao damage showcase that reached 1.581 million with a C0 Hu Tao and R1 weapon.
• Hu Tao announced that Mo Li would give players a selectable standard-banner five-star character, and players later received a selection box and Geovishap materials by mail.
• The reward increased Hu Tao’s popularity and boosted banner revenue, especially for the weapon banner.
• Mo Li prepared to announce the studio’s New Year holiday, expecting most of the women at the studio to stay while Kamisato Ayaka and Yae Miko returned to Sakura Country.
• Eden and Elysia opened a livestream as Tencent’s TiMi Studio moved its new game’s open beta to three days after Genshin Impact’s update.

Elysia and Eden watched the new Honkai Impact 3rd promotional PV during Elysia’s livestream, then began the “Birth of Tragedy” main story. The chapter ended with a mysterious girl finding an unconscious golden-haired man and wondering whether she had killed him and why he seemed to be crying.

• Elysia and Eden watched the “Infinite Path” PV, which showed Otto, Durandal, Theresa, Kiana, Tesla, Rita, Kevin, and Mobius.
• Viewers and Eden praised the PV’s intense music and Mobius’s appearance as Infinite Ouroboros.
• Elysia joked about Mo Li’s nicknames for people, then cheered up after Eden hugged her.
• Elysia collected the new version’s login rewards and chose to play the main story before the side story.
• Elysia opened “Birth of Tragedy” and watched a cutscene where a girl found an unconscious golden-haired man and questioned whether she had killed him.