"System, is this normal?"
"System?"
The system did not respond to Ye Ming's question. This was also the first time it had happened to him.
Could the system be deliberately hiding something about Elysia, choosing silence because of it?
"Ye Ming, what's wrong?"
Makoto had clearly noticed something was off with Ye Ming, while Kiana beside her snickered and said,
"Don't tell me you fell in love with Elysia at first sight?"
"Huh?!"
For a moment, Keqing, Makoto, A-Tzu, Himeko, and Ganyu all reacted like cats with their fur standing on end.
Kiana clearly had not expected her offhand remark to set off so many people. For a while, she did not dare say another word.
"No, no. I just feel like Elysia has a very dreamlike quality about her."
"I see. Then that's perfectly normal."
Makoto let out a long sigh and said,
"That child is like a fairy. Her existence really is very dreamlike."
"Is that so..."
So the strange feeling Elysia gave him was normal?
My spiritual sustenance is finally streaming, sob sob sob!
I've watched clips of your videos thirty times! Thirty times!
Not long after the stream began, Elysia's livestream room became lively.
But why was Elysia so punctual today?
Don't tell me she took an ad deal?
Thank you, dear client, for making Elysia stream.
Elysia's beautiful, spirited eyes kept following the scrolling comments. Seeing everyone's questions, she burst out laughing.
"Why am I so punctual today? Hehe~~ Of course, it's because I heard everyone calling for me!"
Elysia's smile was playful and sweet, enough to turn scorched earth into a fragrant field of blooming flowers.
"Don't forget, no matter when or where, Elysia will always answer your expectations."
Elysia! Elysia! Elysia!
The moment Elysia spoke her signature line, the comments instantly exploded and filled the entire screen. Without filtering them, it was impossible to keep watching.
"Everyone, today's stream is about a game called Honkai Impact 3rd."
As she spoke, Elysia opened Bilibili and began playing the game's promotional PV on her stream.
Besides the opening promotional animation, Elysia also played the first chapter animation Ye Ming had recently uploaded.
The screens atop the skyscrapers were covered with air raid warnings.
Enormous Honkai Beasts occupied the skies, creating a suffocating sense that dark clouds were pressing down upon a city on the verge of collapse.
Then Kiana appeared at the center of the screen, looking utterly dashing.
It was as though every crisis before her was merely a stage for her to show off her skills.
"As expected of me! So cool!"
Kiana herself cried out excitedly, while Bronya covered her mouth.
Sure enough, no matter how many times they watched it, it was still breathtaking.
They really wanted to play the game a day sooner.
Seeing the praise in the comments, Ye Ming glanced at the view count in the backend.
Before Elysia started streaming, the new video had only a little over a hundred thousand views. After Elysia promoted it, it directly surpassed 2.5 million. Miss Fairy's popularity was plain to see.
"I think quite a few people are already paying attention to this game. The characters are beautiful, the visuals are exquisite, and the combat is exhilarating. It really is very appealing."
"But I want to tell everyone that what truly deserves attention is this game's story."
At this point, Elysia's gaze grew much gentler.
"There must be many stories within it that are worth savoring carefully and remembering."
"I really like that line... Fight for all that is beautiful in the world."
"Because, to me, there are too many beautiful things in this world."
Hearing Elysia's monologue, Ye Ming's eyes kept trembling.
Flashes of insight passed through his mind one after another, but just as they gradually gathered into shape, they instantly dispersed again.
What exactly did Elysia know? Why did she seem so thoroughly familiar with the game's story?
"That line was truly heartfelt."
Keqing sighed and said,
"This may sound strange, but I suddenly feel that, as the game's publisher, we ought to pay Elysia."
It was not just Keqing. The comments were also moved by Elysia's sincerity.
However, the internet always had an atmosphere of entertainment above all else. The comments' tranquility lasted only a few seconds before someone quickly joked,
Just how much money did Elysia get? She's promoting it way too hard.
The game hasn't even entered open beta yet. How does Elysia know the story?
Could Elysia be a closed beta player? Hurry! Spoil it for us!
Seeing the comments, Elysia put away her earlier gentleness and revealed her usual mischievous expression.
"Unfortunately, I haven't gotten to play the game in advance."
"However, I'm very familiar with this game's producer."
Suddenly, Elysia looked toward the center of the camera. Her profound gaze seemed to pierce through the screen and stab straight into Ye Ming's heart.
"What's going on? Elysia knows you?"
"Didn't you say you'd never heard of Elysia before?"
The girls' gazes followed Elysia's eyes and turned toward Ye Ming.
"I... I don't know..."
"Haha! Did I fool you?"
Elysia made an adorable face, then said,
"Game producer who was just watching my stream, did I scare you?"
"I'm kidding. This should be our first meeting, at least from your perspective."
"Oh my... I really want to see the look on your face when you're completely stunned."
Elysia's eyes were full of nostalgia, but the comments did not notice it. Everyone was still teasing her.
Maybe the producer isn't watching the stream at all.
"If you keep saying things that ruin the mood, I'm going to cry, you know."
The stream continued, but Elysia no longer discussed Honkai. Instead, she began talking about food and makeup.
"It's getting late. We should get off work too."
"Ah! Oh no!"
Kiana suddenly jumped up and said in a panic,
"My roommate is still waiting outside the studio! I completely forgot!"
"What's wrong with her? Is she here to do motion capture?"
"She's not just here for motion capture. She's also here for an interview. She saw our game PV and was completely taken with it, so she wants to join us."
"Taken with it because of the game PV..."
Hearing about Kiana's roommate, Makoto suddenly looked a little dazed.
"My younger sister is also a game enthusiast."
"My younger sister is also a game enthusiast."
At that, Makoto sighed helplessly.
"If she could also be moved by a game and come out to work, that would be great."
"Is Ei still staying home all day?"
A-Tzu clearly knew about Makoto's family situation and came over to show some concern.
"Yes. That child has such excellent crafting skills, yet she only wants to stay home making game merchandise. She still hasn't sold more than a few pieces."
As she spoke, Makoto suddenly threw herself into A-Tzu's arms and said enviously,
"Nahida is so great, obedient and sensible. Let me steal her away and make her my little sister."
"Hehe~~ That's the one thing I won't give you."
When her younger sister Nahida was mentioned, A-Tzu's face was also full of happiness.
"Why not bring everyone to the company?"
Ye Ming suggested,
"Not to mention Ei, she can be hired directly. Nahida is so well-behaved, so there shouldn't be any problem with her coming to the company either, right?"
"Well... Nahida is usually home alone, and I really have been a little worried."
A-Tzu asked with a hint of guilt,
"If she comes to the company, won't she cause trouble for everyone?"
"No, no. Nahida is the most soothing."
Ganyu said with an expression of pure enjoyment,
"If I could hold Nahida while sleeping during the lunch break, I could work overtime until two in the morning."
"Fine, then let Nahida come. Work has been rather demanding these past few days, so Ganyu can work overtime until two in the morning continuously."
"Huh? I-I was just giving an example... Sob!"
Ganyu looked at A-Tzu with tears in her eyes, as if saying: If Nahida doesn't come, I'm really going to die.
"Ye Ming! I brought my roommate!"
Just as everyone was observing a moment of silence for Ganyu, Kiana pushed Mei into the office.
"Oh my~~"
Makoto was the first to be surprised. Seeing Mei was like standing before a mirror.
Long purple hair, light violet eyes, and a face and figure very similar to Makoto's.
In other words, Mei looked almost exactly like Makoto's twin younger sister, Ei.
"It's fine, Miss Mei wears glasses."
A-Tzu saw through Makoto's thoughts and clearly pointed out the way to tell the two apart.
Kiana also added from the side,
"And Mei can cook! Her food is super delicious!"
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