The Herrscher of the Void took one step after another toward the skies.
With each step, a black ring of light formed beneath her feet, and the pressure she exuded rose with every movement.
Accompanied by the grand melody of "Befall,"everyone's emotions surged to their peak—and then came the explosion.
The Queen swung her arms down powerfully,sending countless Honkai Beasts rushing forth, pouring from innumerable portals at her command.
They charged furiously at the Anti-Entropy Titan mechs, engaging in a fierce battle.
Above them all, the Queen began her chant:
[Humanity. Your existence is a mistake.]
[War, deceit, jealousy, greed... You took everything from me.Today, I will devour it all!]
[For I—AM Honkai!]
Strong. Proud. Defiant.
Even though everyone knew the Herrscher of the Void was a villain,they couldn't help but feel shivers down their spines, utterly captivated by her charisma.
On the battlefield below,the Anti-Entropy Titans locked onto the Herrscher of the Void floating in the sky.
Load cannons—fire!
A rain of artillery fire, like a meteor shower, blasted toward her.
Yet facing this onslaught—
The Queen only let out a cold laugh.
She extended her right hand, snapping her fingers casually.
Snap—
The music froze—then instantly roared back even louder.
The most dazzling, spectacular scene unfolded.
Dozens of teleportation portals materialized around the Queen, swallowing the barrage of Titan artillery shells.
Calmly, she clenched her fist.
The portals surrounding the Titans erupted—returning the stolen artillery back at point-blank range.
Explosions rocked the earth.Fire engulfed everything.
The battlefield was reduced to a burning sea of flame.
And at the climax—
Benares descended from the heavens, taking its place at the Queen's back.
Hordes of Honkai Beasts surged after them.
The Queen cast a final sidelong glance—an unforgettable, contemptuous stare—burning into the hearts of all who watched.
The CG ended.
Silence.
And then—a tidal wave of cheering.
[I NEED TO LOG IN AND EMPTY THE BANNER RIGHT NOW!!][When the heavens overlook a filthy world—Long Live the Queen! Long live the Queen!][I've always been a rational player, but this time—I'm losing it! The Queen is invincible!][Side note: didn't the story mention before that Titan mechs cost a fortune to build? Did Anti-Entropy just go bankrupt?][Logical analysis: Anti-Entropy is still a major faction in the story. They won't collapse that easily.][Hello?? We just witnessed one of the most god-tier CGs ever, and you two are calmly debating organizational finances??]
"It's breathtaking…"Elysia didn't immediately dive into the next stage.
Instead, she quietly savored the CG they had just witnessed.
She didn't hold back her praise or her love for Honkai Impact 3rd.
As a full-time streamer, it had been a very long time since she'd played a game that made her feel this immersed, this filled with wonder.
[Hahaha~~ Fairy, have you officially become a Queen simp now?]"Well... I do love cute girls," Elysia winked."But story-wise, I still hope Kiana overcomes the Herrscher.Humanity triumphing over Honkai—that would be the most brilliant light, the most beautiful anthem~♪"
Her pink fairy avatar's eyes shimmered like starlight.
[OHH Fairy said it so well!][Fairy's words are so heartwarming! Hahaha~~][After hearing Fairy, I finally understand why President Hokuto said Honkai Impact 3rd is a game that warms the heart.]
"Um...""Mei, you wanted to say something?"Elysia turned.
Mei's voice hesitated slightly:"The next chapter… it should meet your expectations.It'll be even more spectacular than the Queen's descent."
"Even more spectacular?!"Elysia blinked in surprise.
In her mind, The Queen's Descent was already the absolute peak.
She couldn't even imagine anything more intense.
"Yes… When we were recording Chapter 9, everyone was more emotional than for any of the earlier chapters,"Mei said softly, revealing a little insider information only miHoYo employees would know.
In fact, during Chapter 9's recording, almost everyone broke down crying.
"Really? Mei, now I'm even more excited!""And~~To defeat such a powerful Herrscher, the battle must be incredible."
"Then—let's start the next chapter right away~♪"
Meanwhile, the entire livestream chat was still reeling from the Queen's overwhelming arrival.Hearts stirred. Spirits soaring.
Of course, a few viewers remained rational.
Two of them, in particular, were the same ones who had just been calmly discussing whether Anti-Entropy would go bankrupt.
"Ain, miHoYo actually made characters based on us!"Tesla crossed her long legs and pointed excitedly at the screen.
Hokuto had asked Theresa before.Since she didn't recognize Tesla and Einstein (the "chicken-head scientist" and the "lobster professor" respectively)—and given that in this world Tesla and Einstein were historical figures from textbooks—he had concluded that these two had likely been "worldline-corrected" away.
Without any actual voice actors available,he had ultimately used synthesized voices to portray the two doctors.
Einstein, the fair-haired woman who would be considered a beauty if not for her slightly messy hairstyle, calmly sipped her yogurt drink.
"Tesla, I believe it's just a coincidence.We're not famous enough for miHoYo to intentionally model characters after us.If anything, it could be considered a blemish on their game."
"Yeah, yeah, you're probably right,"Tesla grumbled, tugging at her twin tails."But still, it's kinda irritating!"
"You do realize..."Einstein gave a meaningful look."You were super happy when you first recognized yourself.If I analyze it rationally, you're acting… pretty tsundere."
"Chicken-head!! Shut up!!"
But Einstein had no intention of shutting up.
"I guess… you feel that Honkai Impact 3rd did everything almost perfectly.And yet, in the case of your and my portrayals, there's a slight imperfection.This tiny flaw wouldn't matter normally,but after seeing a CG like The Queen's Descent,knowing how much heart miHoYo poured into the project…It makes that imperfection sting."
"...What are you trying to say?" Tesla grumbled.
Einstein calmly opened a flight booking app.
"I'm booking two tickets to Linjiang."
She knew miHoYo's studio was located there.
"You're planning to go, aren't you?"
"Who said I—ugh, argh!!Einstein! You are so infuriating!!"
Tesla scowled fiercely at Einstein—but then turned back toward the livestream, her eyes glued to the screen.