However, after giving it some thought, Beichen noticed something strange.
That wasn't right. According to this timeline, she should have already been... Could this be Fu Hua from a different timeline?
But that didn't seem right either. Even if she was from a different timeline, she should still be able to recognize herself, shouldn't she?
She had actually opened by asking who that was? With Fu Hua's personality, she wouldn't take such a risky action that practically begged to expose herself, would she?
Beichen pondered for a while, then felt that Azure Empyrea probably wouldn't play some sort of "guess who I am" game with him.
So this Fu Hua truly didn't know the Fu Hua of the current civilization? Could it be that she wasn't Fu Hua from this civilization?
If that guess was true, then she probably hadn't yet met her companions from the current civilization, nor had she become the immortal who protected Shenzhou in later generations.
So this Fu Hua from the past should currently be called Hua?
A Hero bearing the Floating Life Signet?
Beichen hadn't expected the Live Stream to contain people from different eras, and he was mildly surprised.
However, he quickly calmed down and continued the stream as if nothing had happened, explaining:
"I don't know either! Maybe as the plot gradually unfolds, we'll find out who she really is."
"That's true." After sending a bullet comment, Fu Hua said nothing more.
Seeing how casually she had answered, Beichen couldn't help but marvel at the immortal of Shenzhou who had infiltrated St. Freya Academy.
She acted like she didn't know herself so convincingly!
It would be a huge loss to the entertainment industry if she didn't go compete for Best Actress!
However, what Beichen didn't know was just how shocked the other person was at that moment.
Previous Era, Moth Chasing Fire Headquarters.
Hua stood blankly in the training room, confusion and surprise filling her eyes.
Just now, she seemed to have seen another version of herself.
That person had exactly the same appearance as her, and even the heroic air between her brows was extremely similar.
Calling her Hua's clone would not have been an exaggeration!
But the problem was... was that her in a game?
Who had made this game? Why had they put her into it?
"Could Mobius have done this?"
"Mobius? Hm? What happened to Mobius, Hua~?"
A pleasant female voice came from the entrance of the training room.
Upon hearing that familiar voice, Hua quickly realized who was speaking.
She turned around and, sure enough, found a breathtaking pink figure leaning against the doorway and smiling at her.
This adorable and charming girl had pink hair and skin as fair and delicate as snow. The sweet smile on her exquisite face was enough to take one's breath away.
Her blue eyes were flecked with pink, sparkling with brilliant, lively light as though they could speak. Her entire being radiated a playful, spirited charm.
"Elysia..." Hua softly called the girl's name before asking, "Why are you here?"
"Of course, I came to say hello to you~"
Elysia smiled sweetly, then skipped over to Hua. With her hands behind her back, she teasingly asked, "And to check in on you, my dear Hua~ Have you recovered from the setback of the Fusion Warrior unit being disbanded?"
Elysia smiled with narrowed eyes. Her smile was truly beautiful, like a flower in full bloom, giving Hua the illusion of basking in a spring breeze...
Looking at the Hero before her who cared about her, Hua eventually sighed.
"You needn't worry about me. As a soldier, though I still have many shortcomings, I will never hesitate to obey orders."
"Oh dear, don't be so rigid, Hua!" Elysia blinked, then smiled as she commented, "Still, it seems you no longer need my consolation. What a shame~ I wanted to have a heart-to-heart talk with Hua about girlish topics~"
"Haa... What exactly do you need?"
Hua let out a long breath, feeling somewhat unable to handle the enthusiastic girl before her.
"Oh! Look at me, I almost forgot. Here~ These are the Heroes' Signets. From now on, we'll be members of the Thirteen Heroes, so let's get along well."
As she spoke, Elysia took out a Signet bearing the emblem of Floating Life and handed it to Hua.
"This is your Floating Life Signet, while mine is True Self~ A blooming flower—isn't it beautiful?"
Only then did Hua realize that Elysia had come specifically to deliver something to her.
"So you came to give me this? Thank you."
"Hehe, if you ever have any troubles, or anything on your mind, you can always come talk to me about it~"
Elysia's words suddenly reminded Hua of something.
She stared blankly at the stunning girl before her, her heart beginning to struggle.
Should she tell Elysia about what she had experienced these past few days?
Seele Couldn't Understand the Relationships in Your Circle...
Before Hua could make a decision, Elysia opened her eyes.
She continued smiling at her companion, seemingly having noticed something amiss.
"Hmm? Why are you making such a cute expression? Hua, do you have something on your mind that you want to tell me, but feel embarrassed about it?"
"This... It wouldn't be good to trouble you, would it?" Hua was still hesitant.
"Hehe~ Hua, you look so cute when you worry about such things. All right, don't be so stubborn. Come on, tell me everything. Could it be... that I look like a bad person?"
Hua found herself somewhat unable to withstand Elysia's offensive.
Looking at the lovely face that had drawn close, Hua couldn't help but feel that Elysia seemed close to everyone and could always solve problems in ways others never expected. It was as if nothing could stump her.
"Actually..."
After an intense internal struggle, Hua finally chose to reveal what she knew.
In the Live Stream, the game's cutscene came to an end.
A petite, white-haired girl appeared on the phone screen.
What a lovely evening. Yawn~
The name Theresa was displayed above the text box...
Seeing her again, Beichen felt somewhat nostalgic for his days as the Captain of the Hyperion.
Who would have thought that after transmigrating into the Honkai world, he would still see Theresa through a Honkai game?
After sighing over it, Beichen tapped the screen again.
Soon, a familiar figure appeared beside Theresa.
Theresa-sama, good evening. Bishop Otto has received the report you submitted regarding the "Moonlight Throne." I will arrive at the Far East Branch tomorrow to verify the report and the battleship.
Beichen immediately recognized that the person speaking, who looked like a holographic projection, as Rita, the Valkyrie who had welcomed him to Schicksal.
Otto, who was in the Live Stream, recognized her as well.
Once he confirmed that the person appearing in the game was almost identical to Rita without the slightest inconsistency, he was shocked once again.
Just what kind of being had made this game?
Why did it include Azure Empyrea, Theresa, and Rita? And the Otto that this Rita mentioned... she was talking about me, wasn't she?
The more Otto thought about it, the more unbelievable it seemed.
Could this game have been made by a god?
Why did it know him and the others so thoroughly? Even the events were practically identical...
However, Otto didn't say much.
He would not easily expose himself. He even instructed Durandal not to speak carelessly or make a fuss.
Everything said from this point onward needed his approval.
"This is my order."
"I will obey." Durandal gave her word solemnly.
After receiving his subordinate's assurance, Otto finally turned his attention to his beloved "granddaughter," Theresa.
Mm, Rita... welcome to tomorrow's inspection. I've prepared the entire itinerary. You have other business this time, don't you? If you were only here to verify the battleship, there would be no need to make a special trip.
Yes. Bishop Otto hopes that I can attend this year's Valkyrie rank examination. He is looking forward to seeing you do something interesting here.
Grandpa is still as troublesome as ever...
Seeing Theresa complain about him, Otto was at a loss whether to laugh or cry. "..."
When Beichen saw that the Live Stream, which had been quiet for so long, had finally floated by a bullet comment—even though it was only a string of punctuation—he naturally wouldn't miss the chance to tease his boss.
"What's wrong, boss? Is there something you want to say?"
"Hehe, it's nothing. Just continue your stream." Otto feigned composure and forcibly ended the conversation.
"Big Brother Streamer," while the two were talking, Seele gathered her courage and asked, "Who is this cute little sister? Why does that big sister call her 'my lady'?"
"Cute little sister..."
Hearing how Seele referred to Theresa, Beichen couldn't help but laugh.
It seemed this Seele didn't know what a "legal loli" was.
If she knew Theresa was old enough to be her mother, he wondered whether she would be shocked.
"Hehe, let's keep watching. I think we'll all find out soon enough."
"Oh, okay."
As their conversation ended, Theresa and Rita's conversation also came to an end.
However, as they were wrapping up, Rita suddenly added:
"Hehe, by the way, it's been a long time. You're still as cute as a doll."
A doll?? Huh? Huh?! Why did you suddenly bring that up...
Well then, pardon the interruption. I look forward to seeing you tomorrow.
That woman is a little... dangerous... (wipes sweat) She makes me want to take out Judah.
Otto: "..."
Beichen: "What is it this time?"
Otto: "Nothing. Just continue streaming."
Otto found Rita's compliment utterly baffling.
Her mission report had not mentioned that line. Besides, being as cute as a doll... well, that wasn't exactly wrong.
And Theresa still seemed rather impatient.
As Otto sighed inwardly, the game shifted into actual gameplay.
A cute nun in a nun's outfit, carrying a cross nearly as tall as herself, appeared on the screen. Beside her inner monologue was the text: I need to hit something to vent!
Otto: "..."
Beichen: "What's going on? Just say what you want to say!"
Otto: "Nothing. I just think this girl is very cute."
Seeing Archbishop Otto brush him off again, Beichen laughed.
He hadn't expected this guy to have awkward moments too. How interesting.
Of course, Beichen knew he had teased him enough. Next, he should simply focus on streaming the game properly.
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