The familiar ending theme was playing on the television.
Yet the audience in front of their screens had long since dissolved into uncontrollable tears.
Even though they had sensed earlier that Himeko might die, even though the story had constantly hinted that someone was destined to be sacrificed in this battle.
But when she truly sacrificed herself, when she saved her student in this way.
All their emotions were pulled along; tears fell without restraint.
Eden was still staring at the television. Today's ending theme felt especially sorrowful to her; tears unknowingly dripped onto her chest, soaking a large patch of fabric.
The superstar who always cared about her image no longer minded any of that now. She only felt her heart suddenly stop, an overwhelming ache.
"Himeko... she..." As soon as she opened her mouth, she realized her voice was already choking.
Elysia also felt a panic of discomfort in her heart. She reached out and pulled Eden into her embrace, wanting to comfort her and make her happy, yet found she didn't even know how to do it properly.
As a superstar, the last thing Eden wanted to see was Elysia troubled or sad.
She forced a smile and half-jokingly teased: "Your husband is really something. Can he actually survive today?"
Uh...
Elysia almost forgot about that: "He can. After all, everything is within his plan, right?"
Eden thought about it.
Indeed.
From the moment filming this drama began, he had perfectly grasped everyone's emotions.
This time was surely no different.
She softly said: "I really want to have a drink with her."
Previously, Eden had only seen Himeko as an actress signed by Elysia.
But after watching this episode, she had already developed respect for her and wanted to properly get to know her and drink together.
Elysia readily agreed: "Sure, I'll arrange it for you."
Eden shifted the topic like this because she didn't want Elysia to show a sad expression, but that didn't mean she no longer wanted to knife Hessian.
She smiled and said: "No rush. Let's first see if your husband can survive today."
...
Unlike the two who were emotionally stable.
At this moment.
Kalpas wiped away a tear.
He picked up the sharpened knife in his hand, opened his live stream, and furiously shouted in the stream: "Hessian! Congratulations. You've done everything in your power and finally proven yourself worthy of being killed! But this isn't a fight—it's a hunt..."
"Hahaha... hahahahaha..."
"Do everything in your power as well—start running!"
The next moment.
Kalpas madly rushed out of his house, charging toward the Fire Moth company.
Countless viewers had already been deeply knifed and cried bitterly. Then they sought resonance online, wanting to discuss with fellow fans and curse the dog director together.
As a result, they saw this recorded live stream spreading wildly online.
They all flocked to Kalpas's stream: "Kill!! Kill the dog director! Kill dog Otto."
"You're the real warrior. This dog director went too far!"
"Wuwuwu... My Teacher Himeko, my Teacher Himeko ah!"
"It hurts! It hurts too much. Teacher Himeko left like this—how will Kiana face it when she wakes up and remembers? The dog director doesn't treat people as human, right?"
"Fuck your positive energy, fuck your healthy happiness! Watching this made me depressed; I cried for so long."
"Me too. My eyes are swollen from crying. We must make the director kneel and apologize; he has to resurrect Himeko for me!"
"Bastard ah, this guy is basically real-life Otto. Dog Otto, go die!!"
"..."
The resentment of countless viewers gathered in the live stream chat.
Fortunately, this was a normal world—otherwise, some Evil Sword Immortal or demonic cultivator watching the stream might ascend on the spot.
Of course... even in a normal world, an ordinary person couldn't withstand such resentment.
Fire Moth company.
Hessian only felt chills all over his body, as if he were in Antarctica; even a slight breeze could turn him into an ice sculpture.
Looking toward the lounge, those actors all had red eyes and were staring at him with deep resentment.
If someone took the lead, he would definitely get beaten up.
Hm?
Oh, right~
In the past, Mobius would definitely have seized the chance to get revenge on him.
Why not today?
He curiously looked at Mobius, only to see that Mobius's eyes were still a bit red. She gave a contemptuous hum: "Don't think I don't know what you're thinking. To beat you, I don't even need to do it myself. In a bit, someone will knife you."
"What the hell?" Hessian really didn't understand.
Mobius took out her phone and showed him the video of Kalpas that everyone was sharing in the group.
Then she opened Kalpas's live stream.
The other party had already arrived downstairs at the company.
Uh...
Kalpas!!
Hessian recognized him at a glance.
No!
Why was this guy also watching Honkai Impact 3rd?
And coming with such murderous intent to kill him?
If it were anyone else, it would be fine, but it had to be this Kalpas—watching him punch a security guard with one fist, easily leap over the security gate, and charge straight upstairs.
Even Hessian felt dread.
He immediately thought of countermeasures and looked around.
He also got an idea.
He promptly said: "Himeko, take everyone to hide in my office. No matter what happens, absolutely do not come out."
Himeko was a bit worried: "Director He, what about you?"
The others also looked at him with concern.
Hessian said righteously: "As the boss... the husband, how can I let the employees get hurt? All of you go hide. Wait until I resolve things, then come out!"
Seeing this, everyone no longer hesitated and just told him to be careful before heading to the office.
"Wait for me!"
Hessian grabbed Kevin, who also wanted to slip in: "What are you going in for?"
Kevin said: "I'm an employee too, of course I have to hide."
Hessian said: "You're different. You're a man. You have to stay with me. When he comes later, only you can intimidate him."
Although he didn't know if this world was the same as the Previous Era in his memories of Honkai Impact 3rd.
But this was Kevin after all—standing beside him would at least provide some sense of security.
Kevin was helpless and could only stay.
Mobius wanted to see what trick Hessian was planning to play, so she stayed as well.
A few minutes later.
Dong dong dong!!
The door outside the office was knocked on.
Just hearing this urgent knocking, Hessian knew it was Kalpas.
He decisively walked forward and faced Kalpas directly: "You've come."