MGSFV?! Chapter 515. "The Scripture" Will Live On; Could Miss Fairy Actually Be a Genius?
How to put it...
i had indeed been continuously changing.
But honestly, ever since Starlit Astrologos, all the way to the Elysian Realm and Everlasting Paradise—
Even though i appeared frequently in the main story and even bore relatively important "duties"...
Like assisting in the Authority Theater and supporting Kalosthen, becoming the foundation for calling back Elysia in Everlasting Paradise... etc.
But...
Undeniably, in those stories, i was not the protagonist—or rather, not the core.
Thus, while players progressed through those arcs, their attention didn't really fall heavily on i. Hmm... maybe saying they had no opportunity to focus on i is more accurate.
So, the fact that they now felt this sense of "sudden realization" wasn't that strange.
[Suddenly reminded of Otto—no, Father Otto's famous quote: A person experiences three stages of growth.
The first is understanding right from wrong.
The second is understanding that not everything has a clear right or wrong.
The third is: even after understanding so things have no right or wrong, still choosing to do what you believe in—and taking responsibility for it.]
[""The Scripture" Will Live On"]
[That "Scripture" from Chapter 11... now it's Chapter 34 and it still applies. Honkai Impact 3rd's core thes have never wavered...]
"The yearning for beautiful things, of course, won't fade with ti."
"Hmm?"
"Actually, it's like..."
"You don't need a taphor. I already get it. Just like you can't let go of your weird taphors, Honkai Impact 3rd's writers also never gave up writing a story that lets everyone feel sothing beautiful."
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...
Viewers chatting briefly while watching the cutscene.
Back to the story.
In the plot.
Since i was now so resolute, whether the Herrscher of Thunder's persona had been convinced actually no longer mattered.
Couldn't win in a fight, couldn't win an argunt—so even if she wasn't convinced, what difference did it make? (lol)
The two of them quickly realized this almost simultaneously.
The Herrscher of Thunder fell silent, no longer questioning i's decision.
As for i, after clearly expressing her feelings, she brought up sothing else just before they parted.
"But no matter what, this could be considered returning to my origin... If I think positively, maybe this was a preview of sothing else."
She was fairly optimistic.
Elysia: That's exactly how it should be. Compared to sitting there worried and giving up without even trying—doing sothing first is clearly more proactive.
The Herrscher of Thunder, however, wasted no ti questioning her again.
"What, that matter? You still haven't given up?"
Though her tone had unknowingly softened quite a bit—not nearly as angry as before.
[That "matter"? Probably refers to exploring Origin, right?]
[She ans finding Elysia!!]
[But then again, exploring Origin and finding Elysia might be two different things. Finding Origin doesn't necessarily an finding Elysia.]
[Ahh... no way miHoYo would play word gas like that, right?]
Of course, i wasn't going to wander off into baseless speculation like the players.
When she heard the Herrscher of Thunder ask if she still wanted to "explore Origin," she gave a very certain response.
"Of course not."
Then added:
"Beautiful things don't disappear completely—that's my belief now."
This line from i was sothing they could deeply empathize with.
Because...
Just now, weren't they themselves also firmly believing that "no matter when or where, Elysia will respond to your hope"?
As for in the plot.
Herrscher of Thunder: "..."
She gave no comnt in response to i's declaration.
However, after hearing everything i had to say, and realizing what she needed to know had been said—
This reunion probably needed to end.
Of course, before ending it, she had one last reminder for her "other self," although i had likely already realized it.
"Those dreams... to be precise, weren't ant to belittle you."
Those dreamscapes being shaped the way they were did have to do with her mories.
But the power that constructed those dreams ca from the Stigmata Project.
And the power of the Stigmata Project... was sothing she naturally couldn't control.
As for who made the Stigmata Project's power align with her thoughts to form those dreams...
It wasn't hard to guess, was it?
"Of course." i was unsurprised: "The truly arrogant one, who never really understood humanity... is soone else, right?"
She said this while silently tightening her grip on her sword, readying herself for battle.
The thunder of conquest would strike down all enemies.
"Hahahaha..."
The Herrscher of Thunder laughed aloud: "Good... very good."
"Since you've grown up..."
She instead was the first to draw the blade from her waist, and raised the long sword crackling with crimson lightning high.
[Wait—they're fighting again?]
Of course not.
The Herrscher of Thunder slashed—but not at i. She cleaved open this pure white space.
A crimson rift appeared, and through it, everyone could faintly glimpse the outside world.
"...Go and strike down that bastard."
Even at the end, Big Sis Thunder's tone remained unchanged—still brimming with power.
"Don't disgrace the na 'Raiden i.'"
"Hmph. Goodbye."
[Why the "hmph" at the end? Big Sis Thunder really does give off secret tsundere vibes (not really)]
[That closing tone... had soul]
[So, who's the next fight against?]
So players were still more concerned with plot.
[Probably that villain who already raised a death flag—Gray Serpent, or maybe Gold Serpent?]
...
Flags raised usually get triggered.
So unsurprisingly, after i exited the pure white space via the rift cut by the Herrscher of Thunder—
She soon saw Gold Serpent standing opposite her.
"You sure have the ti to spare. Aren't you afraid your revered leader will co after you?"
"I owe no debt," Gold Serpent replied without emotion.
[No offense, but Raven was right—this Gray Serpent really talks like a robot.]
[If it were the "Poet Serpent" here, he'd already be quoting classics left and right...]
So players in chat began mocking Gold Serpent and nostalgically missing the old poetic speech of Gray Serpent.
Then... a player actually imitated him with a line:
[Cattle fell, offering flesh and blood. Wheat fell, offering seeds. Trees fell, offering firewood and fruit... Countless destructions give rise to one life. The price is imnse. But my birth—was of nothingness.]
[You there—are you Gray Serpent himself?]
[If Gold Serpent spoke like that, I might even feel sympathy. 23333]
[Language artistry is important sotis.]
[Now that you ntion it, maybe the "Poet Serpent" used that speech style to boost persuasive power. Just like how Serpent mimicked Elysia.]
[Creation reflects its creator—isn't that perfectly normal? (dog head emoji)]
Indeed.
If Gold Serpent had responded in "Poet Serpent" style, i might've had a different reaction.
But unfortunately, Gold Serpent's words were just a cold, emotionless statent.
So i also replied with an equally cold and indifferent tone.
"The technology you're testing... Kevin probably doesn't know, does he?"
But...
Her line carried unusual weight.
What "technology under test"? And "Kevin might not know"?
Was Gold Serpent secretly doing sothing major again?
Also—how did i know?
Logically, with their god's-eye perspective, they'd seen everything i had.
So why did i seem to "realize" sothing while they were still confused?
[...]*N
[Probably still related to that earlier confrontation with the Herrscher of Thunder.]
As they pondered, the plot moved on.
In-ga.
Faced with i's question, Gold Serpent responded stiffly as usual: "You are a rare experintal subject."
"That woman nad Seele has already separated from her Stigma's will—while you remain in chaos."
"As for Schicksal's two S-rank Valkyries... their awakening process was too unique to be valid comparisons."
[Huh? I think I'm starting to get what Gold Serpent wants. Is he trying to...]
[Trying to what? Say it, already!]
[Give a mont (serious.jpg)]
[...?]
Fine. Let i reveal it.
Then...
In-ga i frowned slightly, speaking bluntly:
"Don't tell ... you want all awakened Stigmata to form their own wills—and replace their original consciousness?"
Now it was clear.
[???]
[So you use humans to complete the Stigmata Project, then kick them out? Really, Gold Serpent?]
[Like a startup booting its founder post-IPO.]
Not only did Gold Serpent think this—he also said it shalessly:
"This way, the world after the Stigmata Project's completion will prosper more quickly."
[To Gold Serpent, what is humanity?]
[Instant answer: Nothing (utterly ruthless)]
"As for the Sovereign—he doesn't care. That ans, he won't object."
[To Kevin...]
[The Stigmata Project is top priority. It's the unshakable fallback plan.]
"However, it seems this experint has failed... A sha."
"Humanity isn't as easy to control as you imagine."
i spoke coldly, clearly ready to act.
But...
For certain reasons, she held herself back.
Then asked: "So... where's Raven?"
Even now, she made a point to confirm Raven's safety.
i truly...
"She will soon be hunted by World Serpent... after I eliminate you."
That was Gold Serpent's reply.
i: "..."
She fell silent, not expecting Gold Serpent to be this rciless.
After all, Raven had worked hard for World Serpent for so long.
Even if not rewarded—she at least deserved so recognition.
What's more, Raven could be considered a ritorious mber of World Serpent.
And yet... Gold Serpent's decision—completely lacked any humanity.
"Very well."
Now, i could attack without reservation.
"...Oh?" Gold Serpent responded quietly.
"You must've heard what I said to myself earlier."
"Indeed. She told you to 'strike down that bastard.' Though... perhaps she hasn't realized—she herself is the waste produced in the mining process."
[Gold Serpent's "jokes" and taphors aren't just unfunny—they're infuriating.]
[Yeah, whenever Miss Fairy uses bizarre taphors it brings laughter. But Gold Serpent? Not even a little.]
[Hmm... Could it be that Miss Fairy is actually a taphor genius?]
"Exactly, exactly. Miss Fairy is indeed a taphor genius. Seems everyone's got sharp eyes."
Blatantly quoting out of context.
Naturally, it stirred up another wave of playful responses:
[Quoting out of context—excerpt from Do Not Quote Out of Context]
The chat vibe shifted once again.
Sohow, equally strange lines—yet Miss Fairy brought joy, while Gold Serpent did not.
From this angle, Elysia was on an entirely different level from Gold Serpent.
Learn properly.jpg
Even your creator, Gray Serpent, wants to master that "advanced" technique.
...
Back to the plot.
After hearing what Gold Serpent said about the Herrscher of Thunder, i narrowed her eyes.
"Weren't you planning to use her to replace ?"
"Indeed. But as I said—the experint has failed. In that case... I won't waste further thought on sunk costs."
"No wonder Kevin chose you as a safeguard in the Stigmata Project. Even among the Gray Serpents—you must be one of the most devoid of humanity."
[Harsh but accurate.]
[i's burn was on point. Gold Serpent is utterly inhuman.]
But even after such a sharp jab, Gold Serpent replied without sha:
"Thank you for the complint."
Was i praising you?
Such humility... from a teapot full of nonsense...
[Complint??? Gold Serpent's making people really mad now.]
[Hmm... could the writer be deliberately making Gold Serpent the target of all the hate?]
[And what would that achieve?]
[Well... maybe now you don't dislike the other Gray Serpents as much. Which ans—if they show up later, you might accept them more easily.]
[Wait... are you saying the other Gray Serpents will play a big role later?]
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