Chapter 44: Ego: Elysia
"Elysia is one of the Flame-Chasers of the MOTHs, the anti-Honkai organization of the Previous Era. She ranks second, and her Signet is that of Human: Ego. She calls herself the Thirteenth Herrscher of the Previous Era, though she is, in truth, the first Herrscher to be born into this world—the Herrscher of Human Nature, also known as the Herrscher of Origin."
"Elysia is a girl who follows her heart, living freely and unencumbered, appearing entirely out of place as the deputy leader of the MOTHs. She is also the founder of the Thirteen Flame-Chasers, the core figure who gathered and kept those thirteen individuals together. She only spends time on those she likes, yet she likes everyone; she only puts thought into things she finds interesting, yet she finds everything interesting—a pure-hearted girl who embraces every day with sincerity and passion, holding fast to such beliefs♪."
"The Herrscher of Human Nature is different from the Herrschers that came before; she is a romantic and poetic concept. Everyone imagines her differently, and whenever they see her, they feel happy, thinking of blissful things and memories."
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[ Honkai Impact 3rd - Griseo: Sister Elysia is a Herrscher? ]
At this moment, the dozen or so Flame-Chasers within the MOTHs of the Previous Era were all stunned, their gazes fixed upon Elysia.
"Everyone, please don't look at Elysia like that!" Elysia looked at the crowd and flashed a smile.
"I don't think everyone needs to be so guarded against Aponia—wait, against Ellie. After all, the inventory livestream has already said that Ellie is the Herrscher of Human Nature, and she is also our comrade-in-arms," Aponia stepped forward, speaking with a gentle expression.
The others thought about it and felt that Aponia was right, so they didn't ask further questions and refocused their attention on the inventory livestream.
[ Honkai: Star Rail - Acheron: A very cute girl. ]
[ Honkai Impact 3rd - Raiden Mei: There is always a strange feeling when looking at her. ]
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"As the Herrscher of Human Nature, Elysia was born between heaven and earth. As a child, she was adopted as an orphan in the town of the Vostok- 51 garden colony. Her name was inspired by a fairy tale book she read: the Eternal Paradise, the Eternal Land—Elysia."
"Living among the townspeople, she gradually realized she was different. To protect them, she embarked on a journey, eventually arriving at the MOTHs. And during Elysia's journey, she had already formed fated connections with the other Flame-Chasers."
"Life in the small town helped Elysia understand the beauty of human nature. On her journey, she witnessed many things. She understood how complex and contradictory the emotions of the human race were, but this realization, far from discouraging her, only deepened her love for humanity and strengthened her acceptance of her own human identity."
"And when the fate of that era was nearing its end, she confessed her identity to her beloved comrades, making a difficult decision for the sake of the people she loved. That was the final banquet, known as the crusade against the Thirteenth Herrscher. She invited her comrades; some attended because they believed in Elysia, while others refused the crusade for the same reason. That night, she chose to sacrifice herself, pulling at the threads of fate to ensure that the Herrschers appearing in the next era would possess more humanity, that there would be more survivors, or that those who became Herrschers—whether actively or passively—would still retain their humanity and even fight for their loved ones."
"Tragedy is not the end, but the beginning of hope."
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[ Honkai Impact 3rd - Theresa: So, the reason Kiana and the others could become human-like Herrschers is because of this Miss Elysia? ]
[ Honkai Impact 3rd - Welt Yang: So this is why I don't go berserk after becoming a Herrscher? ]
[ Honkai: Star Rail - Argenti: Oh, what a beautiful lady. So, everyone in the livestream, may I ask if you acknowledge that Miss Elysia's beauty is unparalleled? ]
[ Genshin Impact - Lumine: I acknowledge it! ]
[ Honkai: Star Rail - Guinaifen: I acknowledge it! ]
[ Honkai Impact 3rd - Durandal: I acknowledge it! ]
All three worlds expressed their acknowledgement, especially those from the Honkai Impact 3rd world, who had suffered greatly from Honkai erosion, and were now going wild.
Without Elysia, there would be no human Herrschers, and the possibility of humanity defeating the Honkai would be extremely slim.
[ Honkai Impact 3rd - Elysia: I'm really not as amazing as you all say. ]
At this moment, the Elysia within the MOTHs had eyes brimming with tears.
The other Flame-Chasers smiled, then walked to Elysia's side and took her hands.
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"Elysia and Kevin are both Flame-Chasers, and she fused with the Vipralopa-class Honkai Beast—Maheśvara. The weapon Elysia uses is a bow that matches her elegance and beauty—Whisper of the Past. Of course, she excels at more than just archery; there is no weapon she is not proficient with."
"Elysia is the first Herrscher born in the Previous Era; she was a Herrscher by birth, and the so-called Thirteenth Herrscher was merely a title she gave herself."
"Elysia was born with naturally wavy pink hair, straight bangs, and a ponytail tied at the back. She is beautiful and moving, with a pair of elf-like ears, an influence of the genes from the Vipralopa-class Honkai Beast—Maheśvara. Because the technology at the time was not yet mature, the surgery was often accompanied by obvious side effects. Elysia's side effect was an abnormal metabolism; it manifested as her not gaining weight no matter how much she ate, and having a graceful figure without needing to exercise. Her skin grew better day by day, and her hair became fluffy. She often wears the Flame-Chaser uniform designed by Eden, characterized by a white top with black sleeves and a cape, adorned with many purple decorations. Because she has such a good figure, Elysia feels it is a bit tight."
"When manifesting as the Herrscher of Human Ego, Elysia wears a gown incorporating elements of crystals, magic, and plants, with a style similar to the Flame-Chaser uniform. White flower buds grow intertwined in her hair, signifying blooming and rebirth. Winged bells, like those of a flower girl, hold a lock of her long hair on the left and her veil on the right, accompanying her as she attends the final banquet in her finery. When Elysia enters her Herrscher form, the veil and the flower girl transform into a transparent wing-membrane cape, and the flower buds extend and entwine to form the fishtail shape behind her."
"As the leader of the Flame-Chasers, Elysia is beautiful, elegant, and possesses immense charm. Beneath her pure appearance lies a mischievous, narcissistic side, full of playful intentions. She is skilled in rhetoric and likes to interact with others using flirtatious gestures. While enlivening the atmosphere, she quickly closes the distance between both parties. Even those who are guarded against her will unknowingly reveal their weaknesses under her relentless offensives. But at the same time, Elysia is very mysterious and unfathomable. She always keeps the rhythm of the conversation firmly in her hands, stopping abruptly at critical moments, leaving only a smile full of implications. It is this push-and-pull, this keeping of a hazy distance, that defines her."
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