Goodbye, Elysia. (Continued)

Having already witnessed the Flame-Chasers' sacrifices one after another, the audience felt immense heartache at Flame-Chasers deaths. Yet, at the final moment of parting, the screenwriter still had to pull this extra stunt.

If Yaqing were to hear what Kevin said, he would surely say something.

This is nothing.

A shooting star streaks across the deep night sky, and all the stars shine in its wake.

"The clouds are beautiful, the stars are beautiful, and Mei is beautiful too."

"Me and the stars will both watch over Mei; we will both become stars and protect Mei."

"So, we've always been together."

In the pitch-black laboratory, infinite symbols flickered with specks of green light.

"I never expected you to leave here exactly as you were. It's such a pity. Whether something is added or removed, change makes people better, doesn't it?"

"Forget it, please don't say that you've gained a lot of memories. I won't dwell on the past."

"So... do a good job once you get out, little guinea pig, don't let Mobius down."

On the vast moon, in a place shimmering with light, the corpse of a boy seemed to be sitting there, with a harmonica lying not far from his feet.

"... I think there's no need to say more."

"You will go further than us, and you will overcome the obstacles that we could not overcome."

"So, take care on your journey."

"Why."

Whether it's little Griseo's cuteness, Snakey's stubbornness, or Kosma's silence.

They all felt a bit suffocated inside.

In the end, the Flame-Chasers' expectations for Mei and for modern civilization moved them to tears.

Although it was supposed to be a final farewell, the combination with the inexplicable loneliness of the Previous Era brought to mind its final fate.

The scene depicting Kosma, in particular, almost explicitly shows Kosma's death on the moon.

Withered cherry trees stand on the ground, their pink petals falling in the wind.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Ms. Mei."

"Whether in reality or in the Elysian Realm, I have few people I can talk to."

"It is my honor to fight alongside you. I wish you great success in the future."

A withered yellow leaf fell onto the water's surface, creating ripples.

"Visitor, have you gotten the answers you wanted?"

Even if you still have doubts, don't panic. You still have plenty of time to think them through. The process of thinking itself is meaningful.

"You, and all of you, will eventually find your own path."

The moon is littered with the wreckage of broken swords, as if reflecting just how brutal the lunar war was.

"Alright, let's go. Hmm? You're expecting me to say something sentimental? You've come to the wrong person."

"However, I will remember your name... Raiden Mei."

In the starry sky, beyond the planets, a broken pocket watch drifts through the galaxy, as if foreshadowing its owner's untimely demise.

"Hey, Ms. Mei, here's a surprise! I actually left a backdoor in your head! You can look for it after you get out!"

"Don't listen to her nonsense. No one else can find the back door I left."

"Wait, shouldn't we first clarify that there was no backdoor left?"

"Sigh... I hope you never find yourself arguing with yourself. Well... goodbye."

A golden cup lies overturned on the deserted yellow sand, the past glory gradually buried by the sand.

"Thank you, Mei. You have brought so much to the Elysian Realm. We have no way to repay you but to offer our blessings and prayers."

May civilization continue like a spark. May this world shine like gold.

In the Depths darkness, the light of a candle attracts moths to its flame.

"The Elysian Realm has met the end I foresaw, destroyed by darkness. But I am glad that it came to pass in this way."

"So, break free from fate, Mei... You already possess this ability."

On the lofty throne of salvation, the once passionate prince, now a cold hero, did not sit.

"You have gained the approval of the Thirteen Flame-Chasers, so I naturally need not say more. Whether it is the me here or the me in reality, yes... he is definitely waiting for you. I hope you can both get a satisfactory result."

"Face the future with your head held high, Herrscher of Thunder. You know you can believe in yourself."

"..."

Silence.

Apart from a few sobs, no one spoke in the Home Theater. They stared blankly at the big screen, which showed the final fate of the Thirteen Flame-Chasers in the Previous Era.

From Pardo to Kevin, they all offered their final blessings and farewells to Mei. The gentle background music amplified their reluctance to part, making their pain indescribable.

Although the scene of Flame-Chasers's death was not shown, the sense of loneliness surrounding death still surrounded the audience. The Previous Era was tragic, but not sad. They fought hard against the collapse, fighting to the very last moment.

No one yielded to the Honkai, and no one became a shameful deserter.

"How come we died again..."

Pardo is completely at a loss.

The first cut is sadness, the second cut is collapse, and the third cut is numbness.

Not to mention Pardo, the half-cat paw coin that landed on the moon almost made their Ptsd move too.

"This also tells us the final outcome of the Previous Era."

Kevin sighed.

In that Finality battle on the moon, which involved eight people, the number of Flame-Chasers who survived was probably very small.

As we saw in the previous scene, Kalpas, Kosma, and Pardo all died on the moon, while Vill-V died in the starry sky.

"That cherry blossom tree..."

Sakura opened her mouth.

She used to love seeing cherry blossoms, but ever since Kevin made that vow, she hasn't gone to see them again.

Seeing that cherry blossom tree again now evokes extremely complex emotions in Sakura, as if the vow Kevin once made is echoing in her ears once more.

"Fantastic! Absolutely fantastic!"

Vill-V seemed completely unaffected by the sadness and continued to cheer.

"That was awesome! So awesome!"

Vill-V didn't think this was a time for sadness, but rather a time for pride—pride in the Previous Era.

It is precisely because of this wonderful story that it is worth passing on. They may not be as good as the characters in the story, but they can strive to become the characters they are in the story.

While other storylines in Honkai can indeed evoke feelings of emotion and sadness in them, the Elysian Realm is an exception.

Besides being moved, there was also a sense of empathy.

After all, the characters were created based on them, and the story is about the Flame-Chasers.

"When it comes to being stubborn, Brother Jie and the Doctor are truly evenly matched."

Little Knowledge shook his head and sighed.

Completely ignoring Kalpas's murderous gaze.

"Clearly, she's reluctant to let go, but she's stubbornly refusing to admit it. She's already accepted Mei, but she's using other methods to cover it up. Tsk tsk tsk, hard to judge!"

Little Knowledge was amazed.

There's an old saying that goes, the toughest thing about the Golden Courtyard is Mobius's mouth, the most passionate person in the Golden Courtyard is Kalpas, and the most delicious food in the Golden Courtyard is made by Mei...

"Mei also deserves our expectations and recognition."

Eden picked up his wine glass and leisurely raised it towards the big screen.

"Indeed, her unwavering character and the gentleness hidden deep within her heart have long been recognized by the Flame-Chasers. Eden, don't you often say that?"

Aponia said with a smile.

"May this world shine like gold." ×2

Eden and Aponia spoke in unison, then exchanged a smile.

"It's a very complex color... I can't quite put my finger on it, but it's warm, like hope. I like this color."

Griseo looked up, her eyes shining brightly.

"Draw it if you like it, little Griseo."

Blanca said gently.

"Um."

Griseo instinctively reached for the small backpack behind her, but when she touched the zipper, she froze. If she remembered correctly, the bag contained not only drawing paper and brushes, but also...

"Mom, let's keep drawing on the drawing board."

Griseo smiled sweetly.

Blanca had some doubts, but she didn't refuse.

Meanwhile, Central Europe.

Yaqing tilted her head.

"Senior, are you crying?"

Mobius turned his little face to the other side.

"No... no, I didn't."

Although he couldn't see the expression on Mobius's face, Yaqing wasn't deaf and could clearly hear the choked voice.

"You are not allowed to bully girls."

Kallen pinched Yaqing's cheek.

Yaqing was speechless.

"Yaqing, I don't even know what to say to you. You did write a wonderful story, a story that's flawless, but..."

Kallen's eyes reddened.

Yaqing's heart skipped a beat.

"Don't you think your writing is a bit too harsh? None of the Flame-Chasers survived."

Upon hearing this, Yaqing fell silent.

"Kallen, sister, have you ever thought that they, as memory entities, have actually died long ago, turning into dust along with the destruction of the Previous Era?"

Kallen was speechless for a moment.

"The story of the Flame-Chasers will eventually come to an end, but their story cannot end here. Mei will take their story out of the Elysian Realm and let it be sung for eternity in the present civilization."

Yaqing was serious and determined.

"No matter how much time has passed, no matter whether or not the Honkai have been traversed, the people of the present civilization should know that there was once a group of people who gave everything to fight against the Honkai and sacrificed everything to help them."

Yaqing never wanted the story of the Elysian Realm and the Flame-Chasers to come to a complete end, but every story has an ending, just like the plot says.

Mei will eventually leave the Elysian Realm.

A crisp clapping sound rang out.

"Well said, my student. I have surpassed you. In terms of both insights and knowledge, you have surpassed me."

Otto's eyes were full of admiration and pride.

Once upon a time, the child who depended on his sister for survival has become one of the people in charge of Schicksal. Otto has to admit that the viewership of Saintess Fantasy is indeed not as high as Honkai.

His students have far surpassed him on this path.

"But Yaqing, have you ever thought that even if Mei can continue to sing the stories of the Elysian Realm and the Flame-Chasers, after a hundred or a thousand years, after Mei and everyone who knows these stories have died, will anyone still remember them?"