MGSFV?! Chapter 495. Elysian Realm 2.0; I Added a Flashback Into the Blade
Perhaps before Elysia is understood by others, she always has to go through being doubted.
But it seems—no matter when she's being doubted, there's always one point that no one has ever questioned.
That is...
Elysia really is a sweet, incredibly skilled woman.
The only difference lies in whether the word in front of "woman" is "bad" or "good."
This is probably indisputable.
Many, many players & Mobius & Kalpas & Aponia & Mei...
Would probably all give a thumbs up to this statement.
Mm… in that case, Elysia really has flirted with everyone around her.
To be able to do such a thing—should one say it's terrifying? Or rather, just as expected of her?
That's definitely a question worth pondering a little…
Though the answer might be like Kalpas' thousand and one ways to cover his face—Elysia's image in everyone's heart is likely diverse and not quite the same.
...
In Mei's heart, there was naturally also the impression of Elysia that had formed from the countless joyful, determined, bittersweet moments they shared…
That would be...
Ah, she forgot.
While Elysia was introducing the claw machine alongside Kiana and Bronya—
Mei simply stood silently at the side, not saying a word.
Who knows what she was thinking about.
To the point she didn't even notice the adorable little gesture Elysia had done just for her earlier.
What a shame.
So...
Mei, Mei...
It's time—you should remember.
Unfortunately, one who is dreaming cannot realize she is in a dream.
She still had no recollection of this scene that should've been engraved deep in her bones.
It was enough to make people feel a little anxious.
But no worries—Elysia will always respond to your expectations.
Since Mei hadn't remembered yet, then she'd just let Mei experience a few more events that resembled those in the Realm.
Though at the end of it all lies the moment of awakening... ahem, don't bring up such mood-killing things when it's time to be happy.
Let's continue the mood from just now.
Elysia used "Bronya-nee" and "Bronya-nee-chan" as examples to explain to Bronya why the claw machine should be called a "claw-doll machine."
And then...
"While that makes sense... that's not the same thing, right?"
Bronya raised the question a normal person would have.
Back then, Mei had also been this normal—she'd say, "Elysia, do you ever use appropriate metaphors?" But later on, no matter what Elysia said, she'd just go, "Yes yes yes," "Ah, right right right."
"Details aren't important! Just think of it as a special claw-doll machine, okay?"
Elysia spread her hands in a cute pose.
As if to say, "Look, I'm so adorable—don't press me further."
"Anyway, before we start the game, let's assign roles first."
"Mei wasn't feeling well just now... so, how about we let Mei try to grab me and Bronya?"
"Besides, Bronya can't possibly be caught."
The group came to a decision.
The game smoothly switched to the claw game mini-interface.
...
Elysia directly tapped the "Start Game" button.
Bronya and Kiana started moving through the playfield with their twin Herrscher agility, while Mei could operate the big mechanical claw to catch others.
"It's just like last time."
Elysia murmured, then began skillfully controlling the claw. Her first target was Kiana. She "aimed," lowered the claw—
And... missed?
"Kiana, you're amazing~~"
"It's you who should be more serious, Elysia."
"Again, again."
Elysia quickly resumed control. This time she switched targets to Bronya, "aimed," dropped—
And... missed again?
"Bronya, you're amazing~~"
"..."
Wait, didn't Elysia just say that same phrase a moment ago?
Thinking about this, Mei didn't say a word.
Instead, she silently watched Elysia change targets again, "aim," drop—and... miss?
"Aiya~ This time I won't mess up again…"
Then she couldn't help but ask:
"Elysia, did the boss secretly slip you a red envelope or something? Why are you putting so much effort into throwing the match?"
"Ah~ Mei caught me slacking off." Elysia gave a soft "surprised" sound. "But it has nothing to do with 'Otto'-san."
"I remember you were pretty... harsh to your other self last time. But now you're just outright throwing the match for Kiana and Bronya?" Mei asked.
"Well... I have my reasons."
Elysia explained to Mei:
"After last time's stream ended, didn't the comments in the clips say they wanted me to go easy next time? So this time, of course, I have to fulfill everyone's wishes."
As mentioned before, she occasionally checks the comment sections of her stream clips.
(Stream clips: real-time recordings of livestreams, cut into segments at set intervals—usually a few minutes—for easy replay.)
"I went out of my way to hide it so people wouldn't notice I was—"
"I see. Got it." Mei smiled helplessly. "As long as you're happy."
"Aiya~ I really can't resist gentle and pretty girls like Mei." Elysia began again.
"Elysia, do you say that to everyone?"
The one who said this wasn't Mei—it was Kiana.
"Hm?" Mei tilted her head in slight confusion. "Kiana, don't tell me Elysia previously said that to you…"
"Ahem! Ahem!"
Before she could finish, she was interrupted by a fit of coughing.
"Let's not go off-topic. Let's hurry and continue the story."
Under the strange looks she was getting, Elysia forcibly ended that topic.
...
Back to it, back to it.
Because Elysia intentionally threw the match, this round of the claw game ended in a tie—Kiana and Bronya both caught zero times.
"Looks like Bronya and I are pretty close."
"Maybe Mei-nee did it on purpose?"
Elysia: Not "Mei-nee," it's "Elysia-nee"~~
Elysia: Say it—thank you, Miss Fairy E-L-Y-S-I-A~!
Of course, the Elysia outside the game didn't say that out loud—but in-game Elysia did clap her hands and cheerfully offered congratulations.
"How was it? Did everyone have fun?"
"Of course~ Thanks for bringing us here. But Elysia, aren't you going to join us? The more, the merrier."
"Ehe~"
Elysia chuckled lightly at those words.
Kiana and Elysia really do have great chemistry, whether in-game or out.
This must be the law of same-type personalities attracting.
However, Elysia still declined Kiana's invitation.
"I'm the tour guide, after all. If I get too into the fun and forget my responsibilities, that wouldn't do."
"Besides, the claw machine was only the first item in the member package."
[The first item? So there's a second and third?]
[Next up has to be... balloon shooting, right?]
If someone was truly set on recreating the final Elysian Realm "ball" 2.0...
Then having a "fun" balloon-shooting contest would actually make perfect sense.
That's what the players believed.
Someone: You guys really are starting to understand me more and more.
Players: ???
Players: Who do you think made us this way?!
Someone: ...(pretends to hesitate)
Someone: Surely... it couldn't be... me, right?
Players: ...…
...
And sure enough, the story progressed just as the players predicted.
"Like the pendulum ride, pirate ship, and balloon shooting—because the lines were too long, you probably haven't played them yet, right?"
"By the way, my personal favorite recommendation is... balloon shooting~♪"
As expected, Elysia began recommending the "balloon shooting" attraction.
Hearing her so enthusiastic, Kiana and Bronya were both a bit curious—what was so special about balloon shooting?
Special? Memories left with Mei… and with many other cute girls—does that count?
And so...
The three lovely girls were all "lured" by Elysia into heading toward the balloon shooting booth.
They turned a few corners, walked a few paths.
As they neared the balloon shooting grounds, it seemed like there were fewer and fewer guests along the way.
The players noticed this subtle environmental shift.
But Kiana, Bronya, Elysia, and Mei didn't seem to notice anything unusual?
So… maybe it was just miHoYo cutting corners, or trying to save budget? Nothing strange here.
Mm, normally, that would be the case.
But maybe in Hokuto's Honkai-verse, cost? That's the last thing to worry about.
So those who know, know.
Anyway—back on track.
After a while, Elysia led the three of them to the balloon shooting area.
"We're here!"
Mei looked around and said after a pause: "The balloon shooting looks pretty normal... I thought it'd be more complex like the claw machine."
"That's where you're mistaken, Mei."
Elysia smiled brightly: "A girl's game should be elegant and graceful—too much complexity ruins the aesthetic."
She always had these kinds of baffling-yet-charming theories.
However...
"A girl's... game?"
Mei suddenly seemed to recall something. "That description feels familiar somehow."
[Back in the Realm, when Mei and Elysia played balloon shooting, Elysia said that exact line.]
"Anyway, this time, it'll be a three-way competition among you girls."
Elysia said, stepping to the side to play referee, then lightly waved her little flag.
The next game—began~~
The Elysia outside the game also instinctively had Mei slash a few sword waves to pop distant balloons after hearing the game's start tone.
But she quickly realized—this time, she meant to "let others win."
So she stopped.
Still, a few lines were triggered.
"As expected of Mei—this level is easy for her."
[This line's so familiar too. Why do I remember...]
[miHoYo: I only stab people with good memory.]
[It's a flashback—I added flashback inside the blade.]
[If this keeps up, I won't be able to continue "Unaffected" anymore.]
[Thank you. I'm starting to get anxious—Mei! Hurry up and remember! The one in front of you—she's the one you mustn't forget!]
...
Player emotions gradually swelled.
And perhaps to avoid letting emotions explode too early, to stabilize things...
Here came a brief diversion.
Mei, who had wanted to respond to Elysia's words, suddenly noticed...
(...)
(Kiana and Bronya are so quiet.)
(That's really rare.)
Normally, Bronya and Kiana would be bickering while competing—no way they'd be this quiet, right?
With a trace of confusion, Mei finished the game.
Of course, since the player had gone idle, she lost.
Final score: 3 (Mei) - 17 (Bronya) - 13 (Kiana). Mei was absolutely demolished.
"What a surprising result—Mei might actually have a talent for shooting games?"
But our fairy guide said this with a straight face.
Mei: ...?
Elysia: ...?
She remembered recording that line as just a normal compliment.
But in this exact context—why did it feel... off?
Miss Tour Guide suddenly didn't seem quite so "friendly."
Even the atmosphere started to feel a bit weird.
No good no good—need a proper redo...
Of course, she didn't quit the game—because she knew, the Tour Guide would soon say...
"Looks like you're all not quite satisfied yet."
"So..."
"Shall we play another round of balloon shooting?"
[Yes.]
[No.]
Elysia: There's a choice?
Hmm... even though she intended to go another round, she was "just a little" curious—what would happen if she picked "No"?
She didn't recall recording a "No" voice line path, right?
Now she was intrigued.
So, she selected No.
And the next moment—
Two new options popped up:
[Play another round.]
[Play another round!]
"..."
Classic scene—recreated?
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