"We've troubled everyone at miHoYo this time. We'll handle our own affairs."
Kong proactively bid farewell to Su Luo, feigning an intention to leave.
"Wait a minute!"
Raven hurriedly called out to them, frowning as she asked, "Do you know what you're doing?"
"Of course, we do." Kong's expression was serious. "Just as Teacher said, we are no longer children."
"..."
...
...
In the end, Raven stayed.
Although she only planned to stay at miHoYo for a period of time.
However, Su Luo wasn't concerned about this. Once she entered miHoYo, she was his person. Did she think she could run away?
As for the arrangements for Raven Studio, Su Luo rented another floor of office space to serve as Raven Studio's workplace.
After all, they were fundamentally two separate studios. Forcing them to merge would only hinder work efficiency.
It was better to keep them as two separate entities, each handling their own tasks.
Su Luo even retained the name "Raven Studio."
This particular point seemed to have increased Raven's favorable impression of Su Luo somewhat.
Ultimately, it was the studio she had managed for many years. If it truly disappeared, she would definitely be saddened.
And with Raven joining, the production of Honkai Impact 3rd's new main storyline could finally begin.
This time, with ample manpower, progress was much faster than before.
Soon, Honkai Impact 3rd's Chapter 13 and Chapter 14 of the main story, as well as the animated short "Skyfall Meteor," were all completed.
Su Luo also took the opportunity to release an update announcement on miHoYo's official website.
As usual, there was an exquisite promotional poster, followed by the main content of this update.
Main Story Update: Thanks to the unremitting efforts of all miHoYo employees, the main story chapters "Long Night, Dark Sky" and "Darkness Breaks Dawn" have finally been completed. We sincerely hope that players will enjoy this storyline as much as they have in the past.
Oh, by the way, if everyone wants to "knife" the scriptwriter, you can send the blades to us, and our staff will do it on your behalf (lol).
New S-Rank Valkyrie Battlesuit Implemented: This time, we bring you Fu Hua's S-rank Valkyrie battlesuit, [Azure Empyrea]. It's a battlesuit with a very classical charm. If your heart is moved, then hurry up and prepare for it.
Official Livestream Notification: After this main story update, we at miHoYo will be hosting a livestream on our official pilipili channel, featuring two beautiful girls that you definitely won't be able to guess, playing Honkai Impact 3rd.
I know everyone must be very curious about who these two beautiful girls are, but Mr. 'Otto' said to keep it a secret (sorry).
Honkai Impact 3rd's First Side Story Event Scheduled: The side story event "Honkai Kingdoms," meticulously crafted by all miHoYo Studio employees, will be launched in four parts, one week after the main story update, released sequentially.
Special note: Everyone, don't worry about not being able to grind through it. Mr. 'Otto' said this side story event is a welfare gift for our vast player base. Everyone just needs to log in daily, go through the story, and maybe grind a little. It's very casual.
Are the players starting to feel a little understanding towards Mr. 'Otto' now?
Fixed a small number of BUGs.
...
Actually, even without miHoYo posting an update announcement, players had already guessed that miHoYo would definitely have some big moves soon.
After all, the Spring Festival was approaching.
Which game company wouldn't organize some activities at this time?
However, they still hadn't expected miHoYo to go this big, with over a month of high-intensity updates, including the main story and the side story.
It would last until the end of the Spring Festival.
This was an attempt to maximize player stickiness!
[miHoYo YYDS!! (Please let me get Herrscher of Reason, I'm begging you T_T)]
[Is the part in the announcement about staff helping to 'knife' the scriptwriter true or false? I'm really going to send blades to miHoYo! (funny)]
Some players discussed sending blades to the scriptwriter, while others focused on different matters.
For example, the new Valkyrie battlesuit, the new side story, and the official livestream.
[The new battlesuit is actually Fu Hua S-rank? What happened to the promised Himeko?]
[It seems the officials still want to hide Himeko's return. Too bad, miHoYo's tricks have already been seen through by us wise common folk.]
[Is no one paying attention to the official livestream? Two beautiful girls we definitely can't guess? Honestly, I'm very curious!]
[Compared to the official livestream, I'm more concerned about the side story event. Since they said it's very casual, does that mean this side story event will be the humorous, comedic type?]
......
As soon as Honkai Impact 3rd's update announcement was released, it immediately attracted a lot of attention.
A certain small group chat of thirteen people was also discussing Honkai Impact 3rd's update announcement at this time.
Elysia: [Website Link]
Elysia: [Honkai Impact 3rd is updating, and it's a big update!!]
Eden: [Elly really likes Honkai Impact 3rd.]
Elysia: [Because Honkai Impact 3rd is so much fun~~ And there are so many girls who are gentle, beautiful, kind, and cute, just like me.]
Elysia: [Doesn't Eden like Honkai Impact 3rd?]
Eden: [Of course, I like it too. I like everything Elly likes.]
Eden: [And Honkai Impact 3rd is indeed just as Elly said, very fun.]
Elysia: [My good Eden~♪]
Mobius: [Have I appeared at an inopportune moment?]
Snakey popped up, breaking the increasingly "girly-girly" atmosphere in the group.
Elysia: [Aiya, how could that be? Mobius, you're welcome anytime~~]
Mobius: [Don't use such mushy phrasing, Elysia. I just came online to see what Honkai Impact 3rd is updating.]
Elysia: [It seems Mobius also likes Honkai Impact 3rd a lot. But, that's only natural, isn't it?]
Elysia: [After all, Mobius and I are very good, very close friends~~ It's only natural that we have similar interests~~]
Mobius: [...]
Elysia's words seemed to have silenced even Mobius.
After a short while.
Mobius: [Elysia, every time I see you, I feel that the [Human] species might be more wondrous than I imagined, to actually be able to produce an existence like you.]
Mobius's words were clearly sarcastic, yet Elysia remained completely unaffected.
Elysia: [Mobius's compliments are truly unique~~ But I like them just as much~~]
Mobius: [...]
Mobius was rendered speechless by Elysia.
Mobius: [Alright, I'm not in the mood to chat about this with you.]
Mobius: [Leaving.]
Elysia: [Aww~~ Wait a moment, Mobius. I was thinking of inviting everyone to play through the event together during our year-end gathering.]
Elysia: [Let me tell you a secret, I saw part of the script for Honkai Kingdoms on Kiana's desk when I visited miHoYo before. It's a very lighthearted story.]
Elysia: [It will definitely make everyone happy.]
... ...
... ...
Time passed amidst the players' anticipation.
The day Honkai Impact 3rd was scheduled to update the main storyline arrived.
The girls had already cleared out a dedicated space in the miHoYo studio for live streaming.
Clutter was removed, some nice decorations were put up, the necessary equipment was arranged, and several life-sized Homu dolls were placed in the background.
Hmm, regarding that last point, Su Luo suspected it was the personal whim of a certain someone whose height hadn't changed in a long time.
Sigh~~ Can you please not be so fixated on your Homu.
Although he complained internally, he didn't tell anyone to remove the Homu dolls.
Su Luo's gaze swept around the surroundings, finally landing on Mei, who was helping Kiana braid her hair.
"What are you two doing?"
"Kiana said she wanted me to help her make two braids," Mei explained to Su Luo, her braiding motions not stopping.
"Braids? Why the sudden desire for two braids?" Su Luo asked, not immediately understanding.
"How can Kiana in Honkai Impact 3rd not have two braids?" The one who answered was Kiana. "A Kiana without braids has no soul!"
Su Luo: "..."
Is it really appropriate for you to roast yourself like that?
However, with Kiana's explanation, he understood what she meant.
But...
Su Luo looked at Kiana's hair volume with some concern. Many 2D hairstyles were impossible to achieve in reality.
Even if the one before him was the Paramecium herself.
He still felt the situation was not optimistic.
Swish~~ Swish~~
Mei stood behind Kiana, diligently braiding her hair. It was clear this wasn't the first time she had styled Kiana's hair; her movements were very practiced.
Two large white braids gradually took shape.
The situation Su Luo had worried about didn't occur. It had to be said that heaven truly favored these Honkai Impact 3rd characters.
Not only did it bless them with exquisite and beautiful appearances and unique personalities, but even with a hair volume that would make countless people envious.
"Kiana, it's done. Take a look."
Kiana turned her head left and right in front of the mirror, the two large white braids at the back of her head swinging in an arc.
She was very satisfied. "Thanks, Mei!"
Then, she stood up and trotted over to Su Luo, showing off.
"Su Luo, Su Luo, what do you think of my hairstyle?"
"Hmm..."
Su Luo walked around Kiana a few times, then gave Kiana and Mei a thumbs-up.
"It's perfect!"
"Hehe~~"
"Where's Himeko?" Su Luo asked.
The two beautiful girls mentioned in the announcement were, naturally, Himeko and Kiana. Not only was Kiana the protagonist of these two main story chapters, but Himeko was also currently at the peak of her popularity.
It was most fitting for them to do the livestream.
"I'm here."
Himeko walked over from not far away.
Exquisite makeup, long hair that danced like flames.
She sat down in front of the livestream equipment with a heroic and valiant demeanor and waved at Kiana.
"Kiana, hurry over. It's about time."
"Oh! Okay! Big Sis Him..."
"Hmm?"
"Teacher! Teacher Himeko! I didn't say it wrong~~" Kiana hurriedly defended herself.
Himeko rolled her eyes at her. "Forget it, I won't bicker with you."
Kiana grinned sheepishly and walked over to sit down beside Himeko.
The other members of miHoYo Studio, and even Raven and Kong, curiously poked their heads in from outside, gathering nearby to watch.
They watched as Himeko logged into miHoYo's official pilipili account.
The preparations for the livestream were complete.