MGSFV?! Chapter 431. I Believe Honkai Impact 3rd Is a Sweet Game
[So sweet! Too sweet!]
[Mei, just say it more directly already.]
[If Bronya were here, wouldn't she immediately construct a church on the spot?]
[Too sweet—this isn't right. Writer, act normal. You're scaring me like this.]
[Scared of what? Drink now while there's wine—bring it on! No fear at all (sunglasses)]
The livestream was immersed in uncontrollable excitement.
Even though some players were secretly guessing that the writer was laying down flags,
that didn't change the fact—
The overwhelming joy from how sweet this scene was could not be hidden.
Even if things turn later...
That's for later.
If they don't enjoy the happiness of now because of that,
then they're putting the cart before the horse.
Games are meant to be played with smiles!
Just enjoy the moment.
...
The players, filled with joy, continued watching.
In the story—
Though some felt Mei's words weren't direct enough, Kiana's response was already very straightforward—
even carrying a kind of reserved beauty.
And her reaction was quite interesting.
"Ah..."
Clearly flustered, Kiana fidgeted and was at a loss for words.
After several seconds, she finally managed to squeeze out what she felt was a properly formal reply.
A cheerful tune resembling some kind of ceremonial march played, underscoring her words:
"Thank you, Mei."
"You're just as important to me."
"I'm... really happy."
The heavy weight lifted, and Kiana felt her heart and body lighten.
The invisible wall that once stood between the two—
What little remained,
now completely vanished.
And so the web of consciousness floated freely.
Before she could react, the scenery had shifted again.
[Huh?]
[This is...?]
[Writer, don't start anything! I don't want a roller coaster. I just want a smooth bullet train!]
Players once again began tossing out quirky metaphors.
In-game, Kiana blinked and looked around with a puzzled expression.
"The world changed again... But where is this? It looks like Changkong City, but…"
Mei answered:
"This might be... a memory of mine.
Maybe because I'm here, your mental space—which should center around you—was influenced."
"Do you remember?
Back when you were riding Benares, trying to close the Imaginary Singularity in Changkong City,
you were attacked by an Imaginary construct."
[Oh! It's that place! Before Everlasting Promises, when Herrscher of Thunder fought the Imaginary God.]
[I remember! This is where I scored 800 on Durandal in Abyss (dog head)]
[Demonic whisper: Captain, Abyss settles tonight.]
[???]
[I've got a feeling... A certain overachiever's about to appear again (serious)]
They were right.
A certain model worker was indeed about to show up.
Just as Kiana and Mei continued sweet-talking mid-reminiscence,
the mood getting better by the moment—
An "uninvited guest,"
materializing as [Imaginary God: Nihilus],
descended from the sky, greatsword in hand.
Interrupting their exchange with sheer force.
[Of course, it's Nihilus again.]
[Mei's eternal nemesis.]
[Why is it always Nihilus working overtime? (serious question)]
Right?
Why is it always him?
[Imaginary Construct: No PDA in front of me!]
[Oh we're doing PDA!]
[Can't read the room much, huh? Don't interrupt our Mei and Kiana moment!!]
Some players were irritated by the sudden fight.
The mood between Mei and Kiana had just hit its stride—
Why throw in a battle now?
But—
There was no need to worry.
Because...
Who says you can't have romance in battle?
"Feels like it's been a long time since we fought side by side like this," Mei mused.
"Yeah," Kiana responded.
"But just moving a little, I've already got that old feeling back.
Mei... we really are the perfect partners."
"Of course."
Perfect partners!
HoYoverse—you really do know how to write sugar!
Two lines, and the sweetness was already spreading like syrup.
[So sweet! So sweet!]
[Nihilus's cause of death: hyperglycemia.]
[I get it now—Nihilus came to liven up the mood between Mei and Kiana (I'm crying)]
[Imaginary Construct: Just kill me already to hype you two up.]
...
This "battle"—
was more like a moment for the two to reconnect.
They had fought Nihilus countless times before.
Even if their Herrscher powers were sealed,
he posed no real threat to them now.
While fighting with ease, Kiana spoke:
"I remember Mei once said—
no matter how many times I fail, you'd forge my blade anew."
"But I always felt, Mei was the other half of my blade all along."
Be confident! Drop the blade. Just say: Mei is my other half.
Mei smiled and replied:
"Haha, it's the same for me."
[Whispering sweet nothings on the battlefield now, huh?]
[Hey, let them be.]
[Just say it! Shout it louder!]
Also, if players got hit hard and dropped to low HP, a special voice line would trigger:
Mei would teasingly say:
"Kiana, you still haven't lent me that Tagore poetry collection."
And Kiana would get up, smiling at Mei.
[Feels like Nihilus is kinda… extra here.]
[Nihilus: ??? Beaten down and now you think I'm unnecessary? Wow.]
[Lmao.]
Despite the teasing, Hokuto—who placed Nihilus here—felt he wasn't unnecessary at all.
Nihilus had his value.
And sure enough...
As Elysia masterfully controlled Kiana and dropped Nihilus's HP to zero—
Mei spoke again:
"Kiana, ready yourself—
Let's finish this in one strike!"
"Yeah, leave it to me!" Kiana responded instantly.
"Alright! Now!"
The game cut to a close-up of Kiana and Mei.
They stood back-to-back, weapons raised.
Kiana's fists ignited with unquenchable flame; Mei summoned surging lightning.
A rousing BGM swelled!
Together, they shouted in unison:
"Flame-Chasers—Draw Blades!"
Kiana x Mei combo attack!
One strike—scorches the sky!
Flames erupted—
Nihilus, who Hokuto insisted had "value,"
was vaporized in an instant, fulfilling his destined mission—
Which was:
Let Kiana and Mei flex.
Give them the spotlight.
👏👏👏 Bravo, bravo.
Nihilus: ??? You think you're funny?
...
Back to the plot.
After decisively eliminating Nihilus—
"That should be it, right?"
Now wearing the Flame-Chasers armor once again, Kiana lowered her guard and looked around.
Also returned to her Herrscher of Thunder form, Mei smiled:
"Looks like you've successfully recovered your powers."
"So have you," Kiana replied.
She moved her body slightly, sensing the surge of strength and heightened reflexes.
"But... it's probably thanks to you, Mei, that everything went so smoothly."
[At this moment, the screen should flash back to:
'With Mei by my side, it's like having the strength of a hundred people.']
[Y'all really know how to write sweet moments.]
[Seeing Kiana x Mei this sweet… I just know Seele's doomed when she gets home.]
Kiana x Mei and Seele?
Well...
Think about it—
Bronya just had a sugar overdose.
She's gonna need to let it out somehow...
Ahem.
[Is this the first time Flame-Chasers and Herrscher of Thunder are shown together in-game?]
[Flame-Chasers is so cool, but paired with Thunder Mei, the vibe just gets softer. Mei really is the #1.]
[Obvious who's the 1 and who's the 0 (dog head)]
In-game, Mei looked at Kiana and chuckled:
"Haha, in this area... you've never changed. Speaking of which—"
She suddenly stopped.
Following her gaze,
a light cluster had appeared where the Imaginary creature had vanished.
"Looks like... that's the doorway out of the mental space."
Kiana blinked:
"So that's what you were looking forward to?"
"Not really." Mei shook her head.
"It's just... I wanted to stay with you a little longer."
"Me too.
After we leave… we probably won't have many moments like this again."
[...] *n
"Sigh~~ Bug don't say that...
You'll definitely have more time together after this..."
Elysia instantly got dramatic.
[Right! Fairy Lady's right! The future is bright!]
[I believe Honkai Impact 3rd is a sweet game.]
[Don't care—this is a reverse-flag!]
Hokuto: "..."
He just stared silently.
...
Kiana and Mei stood at the light cluster's edge, neither stepping forward for a long time.
This place… was like a miniature dream.
They might not have full control—
But if they wanted,
they could live here for a while—happy, carefree.
At least…
Compared to the unknown challenges outside the door,
and the looming crisis—
This place was peaceful. Sweet. Safe.
But Kiana and Mei wouldn't stay.
They wouldn't cling to this false comfort.
Even knowing—
that once they left,
time would start flowing again.
They'd have to break the Stigma Plan's seal on Herrschers—
Then face its executor: Kevin Kaslana—
And the Finality that may lie behind him.
A daunting challenge.
"Yes.
There's still much to do," Mei said softly.
"...And even more to do after we finish those things."
Kiana picked up where Mei left off:
"So... it's time to say goodbye to this place."
"..."
At this point, they had no need for further words.
The game displayed a few lines of narration.
As usual, Elysia read them aloud:
"After... a brief silence, someone moved."
The first line was normal.
But the second—
sent a jolt through everyone.
"She took the initiative… to reach for the other person's hand!?"
Elysia's voice jumped up a pitch.
Who? Who reached out?
Kiana? Mei?
She quickly read the next part:
"And said something she had rehearsed many times in her heart."
Mmhmm!!
Rehearsed many times!?
What would it be?
Couldn't just be another "thank you," right?
Could it be… "you're the strength of a hundred people"?
Hmm… Doesn't feel right.
Elysia found herself unable to guess how Honkai Impact 3rd would deliver its next sugar bomb.
But—
The writer wasn't going to cliffhang here.
No need to guess. Just click forward.
Click-click~~
And so—
A short animated CG began.
"Mei..."
On screen, Kiana extended her hand toward Mei.
"Let's go home—together."
"Mm."
Mei gently nodded—
and placed her hand in Kiana's.
Then!
Their hands slowly clasped together—
They could clearly feel each other's warmth.
And then!
Their fingers slowly laced together—interlocked.
Finally!
A line full of warmth and happiness:
"Let's go home—together."
Seeing this—
What captain could hold back?
[AAAAAAAH I'M SCREAMINGGGG]
[I'm writhing in my chair from the sweetness.]
[It's so sweet I could DIE]
Elysia, having gone fully silent,
was now twisting in her seat like everyone else in the stream.
She wanted to ask the same thing—
Is this... really Honkai Impact 3rd?
How can it be this sweet??
Sweet sweet sweet sweet sweet!
The sweetest is Honkai Impact 3rd!
And amid the electric storm of sugar—
Some chat members began "debating."
[This proves Kiana is the top. She initiated!]
[Still clinging to Kiana-1 propaganda? How dare you doubt the supremacy of Mei-1?]
[Nonsense—Kiana is the undeniable 1 (fired up.jpg)]
[Some people's denial is harder than Kevin's abs. Daring to challenge the Truth of the World.]
Hokuto: ...
How do they even argue in complete systems like this...?
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