Chapter 199
[Stelle]:"This figure looks like Sunday but also doesn't... whatever, never mind."
["Until the journey's end, the titans of old have all fallen..."
A figure marches through the yellow sand toward hope, while an unknown hand places pieces on the chessboard. "And the nameless new king is crowned, joining countless heroes to..."
"Begin the great work of Deliverer!"
On the chessboard's surface, countless soldiers firmly raise their weapons, blue banners fluttering behind them.
The view shifts upward - a white-haired man slightly tilts his head, raising a greatsword toward the sky, leading numerous heroes to fight for [Deliverance]!]
[Elysia]:"Kevin!? That's Kevin, right? It must be him♪"
[Pardofelis]:"No way, even Boss Kevin's alternate version showed up!?"
[HSR - Welt]:"...Sigh, I hope our journey to Amphoreus can pass safely..."
[March 7th]:"Uncle Yang, Uncle Yang, how come you have 'acquaintances' everywhere we go..."
[Stelle]:"Our Uncle Yang is just well-connected, but... this guy looks so strong, so handsome..."
[Silver Wolf]:"Haven't you heard? Side-glancing characters are the meta gods!"
["I gaze into the distant future, where the sun will remember people's footsteps..."
"The human children named [Chrysos Heirs] will seize the embers of the gods, once again supporting heaven and earth."
"The pursuit of fire is a journey of constant loss, where even life becomes insignificant amidst it all."
"Indeed, we burn ourselves to ashes, only to—"
"Carve the opening stroke in the epic of creation."
Golden threads intertwine as a black sun radiates light, transforming into a brilliant golden eye. Portraits of Chrysos Heirs flash by one after another, with the final four remaining dim and indistinguishable. The scroll burns, and atop the dome, numerous Chrysos Heirs take their positions. Until finally, seven-colored light transforms into the ring of [Infinity].]
[HSR - Welt]:"Could this world's history be somewhat similar to Earth's Previous Era?"
[Elysia]:"If it's similar to ours, that wouldn't be a good story♪"
[Mobius]:"Quite unfortunate, Elysia. Among the twelve Chrysos Heirs, there doesn't seem to be your alternate version."
[Herta]:"I'm becoming increasingly interested in your Earth now. The universe is vast - alternate versions and historical similarities are extremely rare probabilities. Yet your Earth seems to gather numerous civilizations from across the cosmos."
[Herta]:"The Xianzhou Alliance, Belobog, Izumo, Edo Star, and now this Amphoreus... is this really just coincidence?"
[Kiana]:"So what you're saying... Mr. Yang constantly meeting acquaintances across the universe might not actually be normal?"
["The vast majority of [Hero's Journeys] across the universe are merely dice thrown casually by Them..."
"Will your answer be different?"
"Amphoreus?"
Among the stars, a girl wearing a witch's hat contemplates before an exquisite picture frame. She looks up, and what meets her eyes is a mature and wise face.]
[Stelle]:"Whoa, is that the real Herta!?"
[Herta]:"It's me. Got a problem with that?"
[March 7th]:"So this is what Lady Herta really looks like. She resembles her dolls quite a bit."
[Herta]:"I've said it before - the dolls were made based on my younger appearance. Got a problem with that?"
[Stelle]:"Herta, you're following Amphoreus too? Could you give us some information? I can run through Simulated Universe multiple times - don't hold back on me!"
[Herta]:"Not telling. Get lost."
["Of course."
"This must be a romantic story unlike any before."
In a golden wheat field, a pink-haired girl clasps her hands behind her back, turning with a gentle smile: "You think so too, right?♪"]
[Eden]:"This... is Elysia's alternate version?"
[Pardofelis]:"Not only does she look like Elysia, even her voice is exactly the same!"
[Elysia]:"This is another me! Hello there, beautiful and adorable girl just like me♪"
[Aponia]:"Elysia's alternate version... is also special."
[Mobius]:"Heh, I don't know about other things, but at least the one in the video looks thinner than you."
[Stelle]:"Dr. Mobius, please elaborate."
[Elysia]:"Can't just casually reveal a girl's secrets in public♪"
[Dan Heng]:"Amphoreus... this world might be full of dangers. An eternal land woven from three Paths."
[March 7th]:"Could tell that already. Look how Uncle Yang is treating it like a formidable enemy - if he still had reason, I'd suspect he'd deploy a black hole right here."
[HSR - Void Archives]:'It seems my old friend has many thoughts. Let me analyze this: the twelve Chrysos Heirs plus that final girl could roughly correspond to the thirteen Flame-Chasers' alternate versions.'
[HSR - Void Archives]:"Even without bringing in Earth's Previous Era, there are still three intertwined Paths and the unknown black tide."
[Black Swan]:"According to this description, even the twelve Chrysos Heirs might not necessarily be living beings - they could be their [memories]. After all, one of the three Paths entwining this world is [Remembrance]."
[Stelle]:"Maybe we should pick a different location?"
[March 7th]:"Looks like your old habit of backing out has returned. How can us Nameless retreat like this?"
[Next playing: "Honkai Impact 3rd" New Concept PV "Elysian Realm"]
[Stelle]:"This time there's not even any conversation? They're dropping these so quickly one after another."
[Pardofelis]:"This time they're really showing our story."
["Welcome, noble and pure soul."
"You come seeking the past, but the foundation of truth has long been buried beneath the dust of bygone days."
Pink crystals reflect various past events. "This is the last paradise of the end times, yet also the fated final resting place of the Flame-Chasers."
"What exists here are merely some somewhat interesting stories."
"About that distant past, about the stories of those thirteen [Who Could Not Become Heroes]."
The pink-haired girl holds a crystal, speaking mysteriously to the person before her.]
[Elysia]:"Wow~ It's me! Is this me introducing the situation here to the trial-taker?♪"
[HSR - Welt]:"This timeline should be when Raiden Mei was with World Serpent, right?"
[Silver Wolf]:"Hiss~ With my years of gaming experience, this PV's opening is really similar to that Amphoreus one."
[Stelle]:"So that means we might find places similar to Amphoreus in this Elysian Realm?"
[Stelle]:"Now we absolutely have to watch this."
A/N: Old Yang has been tormented enough times already. Besides, Old Yang isn't familiar with Elysian Realm either. The current mature Old Yang should have some sense of déjà vu - meaning he knows this place isn't simple and definitely holds dangers. But showing that kind of "mother-born" expression, that kind of shocked reaction would probably be too much. Next comes the story of Elysian Realm. Elysia, I'M COMING! I! CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE~
TL/N : Elysian Realm and Amphoreus hold really special place for me, so expect better translation on these arcs :D