Hessian looked at the group chat and felt a bit speechless.
He could only patiently explain: "Wendy is a character for my new project. The project is still in the planning stage, but we can use her live stream to promote it in advance."
Mobius's eyes instantly lit up.
Although this Hessian was sometimes unreliable, his abilities were absolutely undeniable.
A single Honkai Impact 3rd had turned the company's losses into profits—if another one came, wouldn't the company take off directly?
She immediately said: "When will the new project start filming?"
Hessian replied: "Once my wife Elysia signs a few more people and we have enough cast members, we'll start shooting."
Theresa: "You don't have to specifically emphasize the word 'wife' every time."
Kevin: "Strongly agree!"
Kiana: "That's right, that's right."
Mei: "Everyone already knows this—no one's jealous of you."
Wendy: "So that means... I don't have to die? And I won't be shelved by the company?"
Hessian: "Of course. Tomorrow I'll give you the character design materials. During your live stream tomorrow, just follow what I say."
Wendy: "No problem!"
Theresa: "What about me? My stream is starting soon—what should I say?"
Hessian: "Just talk about your final exchange with Wendy. I've sent you the specific details. If there's no issue, I'm going to play some games."
Kiana: "...There's someone who loves gaming even more than me!"
Hessian: "Because I can lie on Elysia's lap while playing. You can't."
Kiana: "But I can lie on Mei's lap!"
Hessian: "Next time, let Elysia lie on Mei's lap, me on Elysia's lap, and you watch from the side."
Kiana: "???"
Mei: "???"
Elysia: "Great idea!"
Mobius: "This is the company group! Please take these topics to private chat."
Closing her phone.
Mobius also began arranging the live stream matters.
Today's stream protagonist was Theresa.
She had prepared herself as well.
Soon, the live stream began.
Online viewers instantly surpassed one million.
The barrage was filled with similar questions: "Did Wendy really die? How's Bronya doing?"
Theresa said with heavy emotions: "Unfortunately, Wendy has indeed passed away. As for Bronya, she's still undergoing treatment. If there's really no other way, I'll activate St. Freya Academy's secret device."
Hearing her direct answer.
Those who still held hope had their hearts completely shattered.
They all vented their questions: "Why did it have to be like this? Why did Anti-Entropy do this? She's just a little girl—a girl who only wanted freedom, who wanted to stand up."
"Yeah, why does she have to be the one sacrificed? Those Anti-Entropy bastards—Cocolia deserves to die!"
"Where's the beauty you promised? Where's the positive energy? And you show us this?"
"You guys stop it—Theresa's sad too, isn't she?"
"Bronya's still in a serious coma. Theresa can't be feeling good right now either."
"..."
Watching the constantly popping barrage.
Theresa took a deep breath and said: "Actually... Wendy communicated with me at the very end too. I think you're not outsiders, so I should tell you."
Hearing this, everyone wanted to know what Wendy's final words were.
Theresa recalled what Hessian had instructed her, then played a video clip: "This was the situation at the time. Watch it yourselves."
In the footage.
Theresa was communicating with Wendy: "Unfortunately, Bronya is injured right now and can't communicate. If there's anything you want to say, I can pass it on for you."
In the frame, Wendy looked extremely pale and weak: "Teacher Theresa, it's been a while."
Theresa nodded: "Yes, we haven't been in contact since you were transferred to the Oceania branch."
Wendy continued: "There's one thing I want to confirm... but..."
Theresa knew what she wanted to ask and answered directly: "Yes, you're right. Back then, I was the one who recommended you for the Desire Gem implantation experiment... because you were my most outstanding student."
Wendy felt relieved: "So it really was like that?"
Theresa continued: "I know apologies are useless. To protect more people, some must be sacrificed—this is the cross I've always carried on my back."
Whew~
Wendy took a deep breath.
She knew Theresa was right. To protect more people, sacrifices were necessary—this was something she had known since joining Schicksal, and she had already prepared herself mentally for it.
Moreover... if even she, the most outstanding student, couldn't control the Desire Gem, others would only cause greater disasters.
She didn't blame Theresa: "Teacher has always been like this—pretending to be nonchalant on the surface, but actually very strong inside."
"Then, please allow me to thank you one last time for all your guidance."
The video ended.
The mood in the live stream chat became exceptionally heavy.
Now they understood why Theresa always carried a cross.
Now they understood what kind of world they lived in.
Now they understood with what resolve each Valkyrie fought.
This world... this story... had never been as simple as they thought.
And...
Could this really be blamed on Theresa?
Even Wendy hadn't blamed her.
Could they blame Theresa in Wendy's stead?
For a moment, everyone didn't know what to say.
Then a barrage suddenly appeared: "Theresa, you were Wendy's teacher? Then how old are you exactly?"
"Huh?"
"Ah?"
Theresa's eyes widened: "Why would you ask that in this kind of atmosphere?"
That person sent another barrage: "Because you look so small, and Kiana calls you Auntie, Teacher Himeko said you were very strong when you were an active Valkyrie, and Wendy was already your student before going to the Oceania branch—so how old are you really?"
Theresa clutched her head in exasperation: "You guys... why are you so sharp about these unimportant things?"
Many people were drawn to the question and followed up: "So does that mean Theresa is like my grandma's generation?"
Theresa immediately panicked: "No way! I'm still a young and cute girl!"
Clearly.
Someone had noticed the sadness beneath Theresa's strength and deliberately changed the topic.
Theresa naturally went along with them: "Actually, I'm a homunculus. Part of my genes come from a certain ancestor of the Kaslana family—the same ancestor as Kiana. As for why my surname is Apocalypse, you'll find out later."