As expected, the character played by Mei was about to appear.
Sure enough.
On the screen, Kiana asked Himeko, "Mei! You're talking about Mei, right? We'll be able to meet up with Mei soon, right?"
Himeko replied, "Calm down a little. Don't have nothing but Mei, Mei, Mei in your head. That Emperor-class Honkai beast you just fought has now disappeared to who knows where—stay alert."
Kiana said smugly and with ease, "Hmph, by the time that dumb lump recovers, this young lady will have already flown the warship back home!"
With that, she continued pushing deeper into the warship.
The battles with the Honkai beasts along the way left everyone present gasping in amazement one after another.
When filming, all the action sequences had been done according to Hessian's requirements. No one expected that, when presented on television, they would look this cool, this clean and decisive—so much so that it felt like everything was real.
Soon after.
The perspective switched to Mei's side.
She had just slain a Honkai beast: "Kiana, this is Mei. I have safely arrived at the target area."
Hearing the communication, Kiana shouted joyfully, "Mei! That's great—I'm coming to you right now!"
Mei hurriedly tried to stop her: "Ah, wait, we should follow the operation plan—"
Unfortunately…
Kiana had never been the type to follow operation plans.
She muttered about how long it had been since she last saw Mei, then quickened her pace and hurried toward Mei's location.
In just two short minutes,
she went from the warship's flank to the deck and found the person who occupied her every thought.
She sprinted over at full speed, kicking away a Deadwalker that was sneaking up on Mei, then tightly embraced her.
"Mei! With Mei here, it's like having the strength of a hundred people!"
Mei said gently, "The strength of a hundred people… I'm not some kind of superman…"
Kiana pressed close to her and said, "No—as long as Mei is by my side, I already feel like I've gained a hundred times the strength."
Mei said indulgently, "That's really something only Kiana would say."
Seeing this scene,
Elysia's smile was so wide she couldn't close her mouth.
She kept sighing in admiration: "The bond between girls is truly too wonderful~ As expected of my husband—he understands me the best!"
As she spoke, she lightly pushed Kiana and Mei: "How about it? Why don't the two of you get close too?"
Kiana said with some embarrassment, "No way! This is reality, not television. That would be so embarrassing."
Mei also said, "Let's just watch the show for now~"
Elysia let out a light sigh: "What a shame. If I could see this scene in real life, I would definitely die of happiness~"
"…"
Mobius, leaning against the doorframe at the entrance, was rendered speechless by Elysia's words.
She chose to continue watching the rest of the plot.
After all…
Her gaze swept over the several people who had recently signed contracts.
After all, the script that Hessian had given them did not contain this kind of lighthearted joy.
In the plot,
after Kiana and Mei reunited, they cooperated with each other and continued to advance.
They soon arrived at the warship's stern.
"Hmm… Himeko said we should rendezvous at the stern and then break through together, right?"
Mei nodded lightly, warily scanning the surroundings: "But… I can't shake this faint sense of unease."
Kiana waved her hand and shook her head helplessly: "Sigh~ Mei, you always worry too much. As long as this young lady takes action, is there any enemy I can't eliminate?"
No sooner had the words left her mouth
than a massive Honkai beast, leading countless underlings, completely surrounded the entire area.
Whether in the sky or on the ship, there was no longer any path of retreat.
Without a word, Kiana charged straight at the leading Honkai beast.
Gun-kata, armored power…
She used every ability at her disposal, but in the end, she was still swatted back by a single palm from the Honkai beast.
"Damn it… how is it this strong!"
As the Honkai beast attacked again,
Mei resolutely stepped in front of her. The terrifying force instantly made her legs go weak; she nearly failed to hold it back.
"I can't… fall here!"
"At the very least… I have to let Kiana…"
At that moment…
A broadcast voice rang out: "Third Herrscher reaction detected. Restriction program, initiating."
At the same time, Mei's expression changed—cold and filled with boundless killing intent: "Go to hell—smash!"
The long sword in her hand danced, instantly repelling the Honkai beast. All the smaller Honkai beasts around them were killed in a flash.
Hm?
Eden, who had remained calm until now, revealed a thoughtful expression.
Having spent many years in the entertainment industry, she possessed keen insight into works—especially this sudden shift, which to her was far too conspicuous.
"Hessian… what exactly have you buried here?"
"This drama… is not as simple as it appears on the surface."
Elysia noticed her expression and asked, "My dear Eden, this drama is quite interesting, isn't it?"
Eden nodded slightly: "Yes, I too am starting to wonder what will happen next in this drama."