MGSFV?! Chapter 520. Wicked Woman: Vill-V's Most Romantic Magic Show
In English, "pink" means the color pink, and "jesus" probably means something like "oh my god," or refers to God, Jesus, that sort of thing.
These two words alone aren't anything special. But when combined—and showing up in this livestream chat at this moment—
Pink something...
Let's just say it instantly became incredibly meme-worthy.
Unfortunately, not many people in the stream caught that line of chat.
Everyone's attention was focused on Elysia, who appeared in front of Mei riding a manta ray.
Otherwise, we might have seen Elysia's personal reaction to that message.
But, well, it's only natural.
Yeah—only natural.
Who could possibly take their eyes off Miss Pink Elf right now?!
Mei: "...!"
Well, at least the Mei in the game couldn't.
She looked at Elysia in front of her, and couldn't help but smile.
Softening her voice, she said emotionally, "It really is you... Elysia."
[It really is you, Ely!!]
[Ely gate~♪]
[Just like our first meeting.]
The players in the livestream also excitedly sent a flood of comments echoing Mei's words.
The joy in the air was palpable.
But!
As much as I hate to "but" here, I really do have to "but" here.
Because... of what Elysia said next.
She spoke in a somewhat overly solemn tone: "It was you who called out to me, wasn't it, Herrscher of the New Generation, Raiden Mei?"
"Fate has bound us together, bringing us to this land of endings..."
Her tone carried a hint of unfamiliarity that most people could easily sense.
[Wait, why is Ely calling her Raiden Mei instead of just Mei? Isn't that a bit odd?]
[Feels like... Elysia doesn't know Mei anymore???]
[Hmm... I think I get it. This Elysia is the real Elysia—not the one in Elysian Realm who knew Mei. So... she really doesn't know Mei?]
[This... actually makes sense.]
The "truth" was quickly analyzed and figured out by some players in the chat.
And honestly? It was a reasonable deduction. Except...
[Even if it makes sense, I can't help but feel a little sad. That's clearly someone Mei knows well standing right there, but only we know what happened before... To her, Mei is just a stranger.]
...
It was clear that once people noticed the oddity in Elysia's tone, the chat atmosphere subtly shifted.
To that, we can only say:
They totally fell for it.
They got emotional way too early.
For starters, someone as scheming as a certain someone wouldn't pull a typical "amnesia" trope in this kind of storyline.
Didn't they repeatedly mention earlier that Vill-V wanted to tell all the "blah blah" stuff from the Realm to the real Elysia? Unless Vill-V failed?
But—could Teacher V really fail at something like this?
And even if she wasn't the Elysian Realm version of Elysia—as long as she's Elysia—there's no way she could stay so calm after seeing a Herrscher who fights for humanity.
Which makes Elysia's oddly calm demeanor all the more suspicious.
Even the real Ely wouldn't be this docile and gentle (serious.jpg)
So, with a little deduction, it's easy to reach one conclusion:
Elysia must have something else on her mind. She's definitely not saying what she's really thinking.
As for what's really going on inside her head?
Keep watching and you'll find out.
Back to the story.
Faced with Elysia's strangely unfamiliar words, Mei clearly noticed something too.
She hesitated: "Elysia...?"
"What's the matter, Herrscher of the New Generation?" Elysia looked at Mei, still speaking in that slightly solemn tone.
"So... that's how it is..."
Seeing Elysia's response, Mei's suspicion seemed "confirmed," and she didn't quite know what to say.
"..."
"..."
A long silence fell.
Mei and Elysia stared at each other without speaking, and Elysia even had this particularly innocent expression.
As a result, the atmosphere got increasingly awkward and bizarre—like the plot itself didn't know how to proceed.
And then—
"Pfft~~ Hahahahaha."
A crisp, bell-like laugh suddenly rang out in everyone's ears.
Mei: ?
Players: ??
What just happened??
"Aiya aiya, I've always wanted to try that out!"
The previously solemn and formal Elysia suddenly broke into that light, familiar tone all players and Mei knew so well.
"Well? Mei? Were you surprised?"
[???]
[Huh? Huh?? HUH?! Wait—was Ely ACTING just now?!]
[Oh right! Didn't Vill-V already pass all the 'blah blah' stuff from the Realm to Elysia? Of course she knows Mei!]
[Wicked woman!! We were just helping you justify everything and you—]
[Still pulling pranks at a time like this... So very Elysia.]
...
Mei thought the same.
So after a brief moment of silence, she chuckled softly with a hint of joy.
Why was she laughing at a time like this?
Of course not because she got flustered from Elysia teasing her, but because...
"...Haha. That really is the Elysia I know."
"Oh? You're happy, aren't you? Not that there's any difference, of course." Elysia smiled as she replied.
The Elysia standing before her was the Elysia she knew—without a single difference. What could possibly be more joyful than that?
"After all, I exist within Mei's heart."
"Of course, if we want a less romantic explanation... I'm not a real existence, but a projection of the Herrscher of Origin's power within your heart."
"And precisely because of that, all of the Elysias Mei knew could come together into one, like a miracle."
[So that means Mei now possesses the power of Origin?]
The players finally started putting things together.
[So it wasn't about finding Elysia to gain the Origin power—it was that with Origin, she could see Ely again?]
[Maybe Elysia was able to appear again because of Origin's power?]
[Origin responded to Mei—but is "Origin" here referring to the power itself?]
While some players were carefully analyzing, others—well...
[So does this mean the real Ely is now inside Mei's body?]
[??? You up front—what are you implying?]
[You have me in you, and I in you. Fused into one. (doge)]
[...Your interpretations are always so unique. If it were me, I'd just say: Since Elysia and Mei are inseparable, all Mei had to do was call out, "Respond to me, Elysia."]
...
And after Elysia said all that—
Maybe she found floating in the air and talking down to Mei too awkward and inconvenient.
So she dismissed her manta ray, then leapt gracefully, transforming into a pink glow.
She fell from the sky like a meteor shower—brilliant and beautiful.
Though a real meteor shower wouldn't curve in midair.
Right before landing, she cheekily spun once around Mei.
A small touch that made people smile—and it felt so very "her." Wonderful.
Mei: "..."
She looked at the Elysia now standing not far before her, dressed in Herrscher of Human: Ego armor.
"I see now."
"So this is neither the Elysian Realm nor the Stigma Space, but my own Herrscher Core."
"Everything I just experienced... was the process of the power of Origin fusing with me."
You could also call it a different kind of transcendence.
"Ahhh, full marks for that answer!" Elysia applauded eagerly, "Looks like after her Elysian Realm training, Mei's become quite the detective."
[Now she's a certified Herrscher of Reason! (manual doge)]
[You up front—stick your head out. I'll buff you in Duck's place.]
[Bronya: Whatever. I'm already the real Herrscher of Truth.]
"So... Vill-V's backdoor... it really did..."
Did what? Mei didn't say.
But many people had already speculated, so it wasn't hard to guess.
That compass Vill-V left behind wasn't really a beacon—Mei only believed it was.
Though this one-sided hope turned into reality under the power of Origin.
And that was likely all part of Vill-V's plan.
Part of the plan.jpg
She believed in Mei, in the stories of the Elysian Realm...
In what Elysia once said—that the Realm inherited the Flame-Chasers' glory, their reason to fight...
These would become the strength for those who carry on.
To reach Origin with Mei, to awaken the miracle slumbering there.
And of course, in the end...
"Mm."
Elysia smiled playfully, winking at Mei: "Just like that, Mei got 'tricked' again~"
Mei: "..."
She felt like she was starting to get used to this.
Even though, to be honest, she didn't really want to.
"Before Mei found it, the power of Origin had slumbered for fifty thousand years."
Elysia smoothly shifted the topic to help Mei adjust her feelings.
"This is the prologue to Finality, and the prelude to a new generation. It's the origin of everything that has happened and is yet to come—The Land of Origin."
"Vill-V left behind hope—that through your legacy and memory, her long letter would awaken a slumbering miracle."
"In hopes that the Herrscher of Origin—who should no longer exist—might reappear within the deepest part of your soul."
Generally speaking, with all the effort, having Mei acquire Origin as the ending feels pretty standard.
After all, many stories are written this way—overcoming countless trials to obtain greater power.
But Vill-V is clearly not "standard." She's—well, you know.
To her, Mei gaining Origin was just a step. What mattered more was...
Why she was so determined?
We've said before—Vill-V simply wanted the real Elysia to see this world she helped change one last time.
This was...
The most romantic magic show of her entire life—
Left behind by the greatest magician of the Previous Era.
...
"—In fact, it's something Mei has experienced already from multiple perspectives, right?"
Elysia put her hands on her hips and struck a cute pose.
Just then, the game camera—bless its heart—switched to first-person view.
Letting everyone admire Elysia's cuteness in full detail.
[This first-person switch is PERFECT! miHoYo really gets me!]
[Good job, miHoYo!]
The stream was flooded with praise.
Though... do they still not get it? These little visual cues are often meant to deepen the emotion.
"[As long as Mei remembers us, this story won't disappear.]"
Players: ?
Wasn't that what Elysia said to Mei during their farewell in the Realm?
Keyword triggered. That iconic CG of the Flame-Chasers' group photo popped into everyone's minds.
You sly writers—ambushing us again with the feels?
"You see, I really wasn't lying to Mei, was I?"
Hmm?
Actually... not bad?
Different from what they expected, Elysia's words were surprisingly positive.
"Though... this really was an outcome even Vill-V couldn't guarantee—a genuine miracle."
"And miracles happen... only because Mei wanted so badly to see me again! Right?"
Elysia never lies.
So this must be true!
Hands on keyboard, ready to make emotional declarations.
Believers in miracles are already miracles themselves.jpg
But just then, the camera cut again—from Elysia to Mei.
Mei remained silent, but her gaze revealed an incredibly complex emotion.
Players froze at their keyboards.
Then, they heard Mei's quiet voice.
"I've always wanted—so badly—to see you again."
Because of the Erosion, the last time ended too abruptly. There were so many things left unsaid.
Mei's brows softened, her expression gentle, her eyes filled with longing.
So many new things she had gained during this time—she wanted to share them with the person in front of her.
"To tell you my answer. To tell you I've found my path forward. To tell you..."
Mei's brows lifted again, her gentle expression now mixed with resolve.
"...That I'll remember. Always."
[Just as expected—just as expected—THE WRITERS GOT US AGAIN.]
[Exactly like back when it was Himeko and Kiana. Exactly the same.]
[Buff stack moment.]
[It's not even the saddest story but... I guess I'm just too sentimental. I already need tissues. Never underestimated you, writer. (gritting teeth)]
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