Chapter 84

Chapter Seventeen: Plum Blossom, So You Were Still Here After All?

We've been outmaneuvered.

Upon seeing the words "Stage Plan," Kevin immediately understood what he was supposed to do today.

As part of revealing the truth about the Honkai to the world, the Stage Plan aims to let ordinary people know that the Honkai is not invincible. Therefore, its content focuses on the battles of the Fused Warrior. On the one hand, it can boost the morale of ordinary people, and on the other hand, it is also hoped to carry out propaganda in this way.

After all, once the whole world knows the truth about the Honkai, the organization Moth to Fire will completely emerge from the shadows and step onto the stage of history.

However, these were not things Kevin needed to worry about. It was just that the scene in front of him reminded him of what had happened a dozen days ago, when his reputation was damaged due to a moment of carelessness, and he hadn't been able to return to the base for more than ten days.

And now, these people are actually trying to mess with his mentality in this way!

Kevin looked around with a heavy expression, his voice trembling with grief. "You, you all..."

All of Elysia and the others had gathered around him. It was clear that they had already reached an agreement, and Alicia was the last to notify him, so as to cut off his escape route and prevent him from escaping.

"I was going to tell you, Captain,"

Cosmo, who was in the corner, raised his hand, "But... Ughhhhh!"

Before he could finish speaking, Desdrobia covered his mouth.

"I only found out the truth after I arrived,"

Sakura stood to the side and whispered, "Besides, Ai Yue told me not to tell you."

"Sorry, Kevin,"

Even Dr. Mei looked at him with an embarrassed expression, "But Elysia said that if we notified you in the usual way, you would definitely make an excuse not to come, so..."

"Mei, why are you joining in their nonsense?"

Kevin sighed. "Besides, I've already agreed to this plan, so why do I still have to participate in the internal review?"

"After all, you're the main character, so of course we need to consider your opinion."

Elysia walked over with a smile, "Alright, since we're already here, let's take a look first."

"Wait, where's Ai Yue?"

Kevin was still making a last-ditch effort. "Wasn't he the one who contributed the most to this Great Honkai? Why isn't he here!"

"Who told them to have so much authority? They've already distanced themselves from it all."

Elysia sighed regretfully, clearly still somewhat bothered by the matter. "Besides, the Ninth Herrscher's battle records are all in Ai Yue's hands. If he doesn't hand them over, we can't edit them."

"Someone called me?"

As soon as Elysia finished speaking, Ai Yue walked in from outside. Seeing everyone gathered there, he couldn't help but smile, "Oh, everyone's here? Kevin's here too, that's rare."

"What's so rare about it? This was all part of your plan, wasn't it?"

Kevin sighed helplessly, "Ai Yue, I don't believe you weren't involved in this."

"Then you really misunderstood me. Elysia handled this whole thing."

Ai Yue walked over with a wicked smile on his face. "I originally proposed a different plan, but unfortunately it didn't pass."

"Another plan?"

Kevin looked puzzled. "What plan?"

"Play it on a loop at the Moth to Fire headquarters for ten days."

Ai Yue said with a smile, "Now you'll definitely be able to see it, right?"

Kevin remained silent for a moment, then looked at Elysia and said, "Thank you, Elysia."

Compared to Ai Yue's demonic plan, Elysia is practically an angel.

If Ai Yue's plan goes through, then Kevin will really have to consider moving to another planet.

"You're welcome,"

Elysia returned a smile, "We're good friends, aren't we?"

"Sigh, I'm just letting you get used to it beforehand, okay?"

Ai Yue looked helpless, as if to say, "Why can't you understand my good intentions?" "Anyway, this film will eventually be released globally, so won't the result be the same then?"

"That's true,"

Kevin sighed again. "So there's no other way?"

"Humans are creatures that cannot survive without hope, but conversely, as long as there is hope, even living in hell, humans will still struggle to survive."

Ai Yue shrugged. "So, if we want them to face the Honkai positively, then we can't do without 'heroes' as guides to give them hope."

As someone capable of killing Herrscher single-handedly, Kevin clearly needs to shoulder such responsibility.

"Since things have come to this point, I have no choice but to accept my fate."

Kevin hesitated for a moment, then finally shook his head. "Fine, let's see how the promotional video you've been preparing for so long turns out."

In the past, Kevin might not have had any objection to such a plan, since he knew very well that he could not shirk this responsibility.

The reason I can be so "sentimental" now is because of Ai Yue's presence—after all, having a powerful backer makes one more vulnerable.

Of course, such emotions are only shown when facing familiar friends.

"Speaking of which, didn't Hen come?"

Once everyone was in place, Kevin noticed that a familiar figure was missing. "He should be in the promotional video too, right?"

"Hen has already seen it beforehand, and he is very satisfied."

Elysia said with a smile, "Now that he has taken office, he is very busy training new recruits and really can't spare the time."

"After all, he's the only instructor with real combat experience, so he has to do many things himself,"

While operating the equipment, Ai Yue said, "He'll probably be able to relax when you all retire to the second line."

"If that day ever comes, perhaps we won't need instructors anymore?"

Cosmo said from the side, "I will absolutely not leave the front line until the Honkai is defeated, but if the Honkai is defeated, then there is no need for the Fused Warrior to continue to exist, right?"

"Who knows?"

Ai Yue said meaningfully, "Even if we defeat the Honkai, it doesn't mean the war is over—the future is still long."

He didn't say anything more, but simply projected the prepared video onto the screen in front of him. As the lights dimmed, the short film directed by Elysia finally appeared in everyone's view.

"Oh dear, I'm a little nervous."

Elysia chuckled softly in Ai Yue's ear, "I never felt this way when I watched it before, it's really strange."

"Before, I watched it as a producer; now I'm a viewer, so of course it's different,"

Ai Yue responded softly, "Don't worry, you did a great job, everyone will like it."

"That would be perfect."

Elysia's eyes curved slightly, revealing a hint of anticipation. "If I can convey what I want to express to everyone."

18

Chapter 18. This is what our beautiful girls are like.

A dozen minutes later, the short film ended, and the lights in the room came back on.

As a promotional video, it naturally cannot be too long; ten minutes or so is the limit. But even so, the content is rich and shocking enough. The large-scale scenes, which are based on real events, are enough to make everyone feel the impact of the Honkai.

"How about it?"

Elysia asked expectantly, "Why isn't anyone saying anything?"

"I'm still a little dazed..."

Desdrobia said, "So this is what it's like to watch a battlefield from a distance. I don't know why, but I'm suddenly a little scared. Hehe."

When she was on the battlefield, all Desdrobia could see were the enemies in front of her and her comrades beside her. But it wasn't until an overhead shot pulled up over them and rose into the sky that she realized how insignificant she was in the sea of Honkai Beast.

That feeling was truly like a drop of water falling into the desert—fleeting and leaving almost no trace.

"There's a section about the Fourth Herrscher, right?"

Cosmo chimed in, "It's like I'm seeing myself back then! Were you already filming back then? And why are there close-ups of me!?"

When the Fourth Herrscher unleashed a storm that ravaged the land, Cosmo had not yet joined the Moth to Fire. At that time, he believed that the culprit behind the disaster was hidden in the center of the massive tornado, so he wanted to jump into the storm with explosives, attempting to resolve the immediate catastrophe in this way.

If Kevin hadn't arrived in time to save him and tell him the truth, there probably wouldn't be Fused Warrior Cosmo today.

Seeing his past foolish deeds being filmed and put into a short film, intended to be shown to the whole world, even Cosmo couldn't help but blush.

I didn't mention this part before!

"Oh, that was created using special effects based on your description of the scene and historical data."

Ai Yue said calmly, "So, can't you tell the difference between the real and the fake at all?"

"All the special effects in this film were created exclusively by me,"

Prometheus's voice followed, "Please don't hesitate to shower me with praise and compliments, and use me as you please."

"Furthermore, Mobius, your journey from an ordinary person who dared to face natural disasters, to joining the Moth to Fire to become a soldier fighting against Honkai Beast, and finally becoming Fused Warrior, is also a very important storyline,"

Elysia added, "As this is a campaign aimed at the general public, I think your part is actually more important than Kevin's, after all, Kevin... is really a bit too advanced."

"Huh?"

Cosmo looked bewildered. "So I'm involved too? I thought Kevin was the main character in the short film..."

"What's wrong with it?"

Desdrobia said with a smile, "Even though it's special effects, it still makes you look really handsome!"

Cosmo could only scratch his head, then a smile appeared on his face.

"I think it's great."

Sakura, quiet and almost unnoticed, sat in the corner and softly said, "Thank you."

Given Sakura's background, it's actually difficult to promote her as a positive example, since her original identity was that of an assassin sent to kill Dr. Mei, and even the opportunity for her to become Fused Warrior was the same.

However, the short film rewrote this part, portraying Sakura as a warrior who escaped from her hometown full of Honkai Beast with her younger sister, and finally took up arms to prevent others from repeating the same mistakes. Sakura's gratitude is clearly for this part.

"Why are you being so polite? We're friends, aren't we?"

Elysia shook her head. "Sakura, you should be more outgoing. Don't always sit in the corner."

Sakura nodded slightly, but did not move.

"Why are you two silent?"

Ai Yue then turned his attention to Kevin and Dr. Mei, saying, "While there's still a chance, you might be able to make some changes by giving your opinions."

"I think it's great."

Dr. Mei nodded. "But I can't say more, since this is not my area of expertise."

Dr. Mei is a traditional, literary young woman whose hobby is reading. Therefore, she has limited knowledge of entertainment products such as movies and naturally doesn't know what opinions to offer.

All she knew was that Kevin in the short film was really handsome, and that was enough for her.

"I have no objection either."

Kevin then spoke, seemingly relieved, "The Fused Warrior only make up a small part of the short film, which is good. I thought..."

"What did I think it was? Did I think I was going to take close-up shots of your face from all sorts of angles?"

Elysia teased, "Kevin, that's what you thought before, right?"

"It's all because you misled me, saying things like 'Are you ready to be the main character?'"

Kevin glanced helplessly at Elysia, "Fortunately, the main content of the short film is still about ordinary people, otherwise the effect probably wouldn't be very good."

Although the first-generation Fused Warrior have a significant role in the short film, the majority of the screen time is devoted to ordinary people—the chaos and fear of the citizens facing Honkai Beast, the tenacity and sacrifice of ordinary soldiers in the face of monsters, the Moth to Fire soldiers' counterattack against the Honkai Beast using tactics and special equipment, and the elite warriors' courage and sacrifice to defeat the terrifying Herrscher ...

Elysia uses a series of different scenes to contrast and gradually combine the cruelty of the Honkai, human resistance, and the counterattack of civilization. Combined with music that perfectly matches the theme, she perfectly presents the content she wants to express.

"After all, this is a war of civilization belonging to humanity, so everyone is the protagonist."

Hearing Kevin's words, Elysia smiled, "Everyone is indispensable, everyone!"

This is what she wanted to convey.