Making Honkai Impact 3, Keqing breaks the defense

The protagonist Qin Feng travels to an urban world where games are in the early stages of development, awakens his past life memories, binds to the game production system, and creates a game studio.

When he arrived at the studio, he discovered that the employees here were the characters in the game in his previous life.

Looking at the familiar faces, Qin Feng waved his hand and started making Genshin Impact: Honkai Impact 3rd.

Keqing: “Boss, can you please give me… no, buff the Keqing in the game? It’s too awesome!!”

Mei: “General Raiden… a very domineering personality, but you really can’t insult my cooking!”

Ji Zi: “Boss… I finished filming Chapter 9, and you keep pushing me out and stabbing me. Is that really okay?”

…

The Last Lesson made players collapse, and the New Flame Everburning made players burst into tears.

The music, plot, and graphics let players in this world know what a real game is.

However, these two games are just the beginning: Sekiro: Red Dead Redemption and The Witcher 3…

Making Honkai Impact 3, Keqing breaks the defense
Chapter 1: A Faint Light
A piercing pain exploded deep within his brain, as if countless steel needles were simultaneously piercing his nerves. Qin Feng’s eyes snapped open, his vision a blur of light and shadows, his ears filled with a cacophony of unfamiliar sounds. He subconsciously reached out to press his throbbing temple, only to find his body felt incredibly heavy, as if bound by invisible shackles.
He panted as his vision gradually cleared. He saw a room with a simple ceiling, slightly worn. The air was filled with a faint, unpleasant smell of disinfectant and dust.
“Where is this?” Qin Feng whispered hoarsely, his voice dry as if he hadn’t had a drink of water for a long time. He struggled to sit up and looked around.
It was a small, sparsely furnished room. There was a single bed, a paint-chipped nightstand, and an old-fashioned alarm clock ticking on it. Against the opposite wall was a desk, piled with a few books with crudely designed covers. The light filtering through the window was dim, as if it were an overcast day.
Qin Feng held his forehead, trying to recall. He remembered that he had been working overtime, pulling multiple all-nighters to launch a new game project. The last thing he felt was a sharp pain in his heart, and then he lost consciousness.
Did he die suddenly and then be sent to some unknown small hotel or hospital?
He lifted the quilt and found that he was wearing a set of unfamiliar pajamas with a rough texture. His feet stepped on the cold floor, making him shiver.
He walked to the window and pushed open the creaking window. A slightly damp and cold air blew in his face, clearing his chaotic mind a little.
Outside the window, a cityscape unfolded. Tall buildings stood in rows, traffic was thronging, and people hurried along the streets. It looked much like the modern city he remembered. The same concrete jungle, the same hurried crowds.
But Qin Feng soon realized something was wrong.
The cars on the street seemed retro, like models from ten or twenty years ago. The pedestrians’ attire also had an inexplicable sense of simplicity, or perhaps a lack of fashion sense.
What made him feel even more strange was that wherever he looked, the huge billboards and store signs, although the text on them was in the familiar simplified Chinese, the content of the promotion was incomprehensible to him.
“Feixun, communication without boundaries!” A giant billboard features a model with a stiff smile holding up a bulky phone with a pitifully small, black and white screen.
“Happy Landlord, a new leisure choice for all people!” On another billboard, there were several cartoon characters with simple lines and monotonous colors surrounding a table.
Qin Feng’s brow furrowed further and further. He walked to the desk and picked up an open book. The title was “Computer Fundamentals and Applications.” He flipped open the book and saw that the content was only at the level of his previous life’s university computer education.
He rummaged around the room again and soon found a wallet. Inside was some cash, the banknotes had unfamiliar designs and denominations, and an ID card.
The photo on the ID card was his own face, but several years younger, probably in his early twenties. His name was also Qin Feng. The date of birth indicated that this body was twenty-two years old.
“Parallel world?” An absurd thought popped up in Qin Feng’s mind.
He forced himself to calm down and began searching for the memories of this body’s original owner. Fragments flashed through his mind like shattered glass.
In this world, the path of technological development seemed to have undergone some strange deviation. Basic industries, communications technology, transportation, and other fields were roughly equivalent to the level of his previous life at the beginning of the 21st century. However, in terms of culture and entertainment, especially the gaming industry, it was appallingly poor.
The majority of games here are still pixel-art or feature very simple 2D graphics. The “masterpieces” people talk about might just be a slightly better-looking, slightly more complex board game, or a very basic role-playing game. As for AAA blockbusters, immersive experiences, and open worlds, these concepts are like fantasy in this world, unheard of.
Players are extremely lacking in spiritual entertainment, and their demand for games is still at the most primitive level of killing time.
Qin Feng’s heart skipped a beat.
He, Qin Feng, was a veteran game developer in his previous life! Starting as an independent game producer, he worked his way up to a core planning position at a top domestic game company, overseeing the development of several phenomenal games. His understanding of games, his grasp of player psychology, and his insight into market trends were far above average.
“This, this is…” Qin Feng’s voice trembled a little, not because of fear, but because of an uncontrollable excitement.
This is a wild era for the gaming industry!
An uncultivated virgin land!
The huge opportunity came to him like a tsunami, making him almost dizzy.
He recalled the classic games in his past life that had made him forget about eating and sleeping, the exquisite level designs, the heart-wrenching plots, the vivid characters, and the intoxicating music and sound effects.
What kind of impact would it cause if those games could be brought into the world?
Qin Feng could almost imagine the shock and ecstasy that the players of this world would feel when they first experienced the grandeur of “World of Warcraft”, felt the freedom of “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild”, immersed themselves in the plot of “The Last of Us”, suffered in “Dark Souls” for the first time and finally defeated the powerful enemy.
“What a pity, what a pity,” Qin Feng murmured to himself. He felt sorry for the players in this world who had missed out on so many wonderful spiritual feasts; he also felt sorry for the many gaming dreams he had not been able to fulfill in his previous life.
And now, he has a brand new opportunity.
He took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down from the immense shock and excitement. The most urgent task was to thoroughly understand the state of this world and the information about the original owner of this body.
He began to carefully sort out the fragmented memories in his mind.
The original owner, also named Qin Feng, was 22 years old. His parents had passed away at a young age, and he had barely managed to complete his computer science degree at a third-rate local university, relying on a meager inheritance and odd jobs. After graduation, due to his somewhat introverted and socially awkward personality, he was unable to find a decent job and could only scrape by doing odd jobs in a small typing and copying shop.
The original owner was a bit timid and full of confusion and anxiety about the future. It seemed that a few days ago, because of a small mistake at work, he was scolded by his boss. Coupled with the despair of the future, he was unable to think straight and swallowed an overdose of sleeping pills.
Qin Feng sighed. This is really a pitiful young man.
“Since I occupy your body, I will make up for your regrets. I will make your future extremely wonderful.” Qin Feng said silently in his heart.
He re-examined the humble room, the original owner’s sole shelter. In the corner lay a collection of simple programs the original owner had written, mostly calculators, calendars, and other gadgets with minimal technical expertise.
Qin Feng walked to the window and looked at the city outside again.
The sun tried hard to penetrate the clouds, casting a few faint rays of light.
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“A brand new beginning.” Qin Feng’s eyes gradually became firm.
He wanted to carve out a niche for himself in this wild age of the gaming industry, allowing players around the world to experience the charm of truly high-quality games.
He began to think about the specific steps. First, he needed some start-up capital. The original owner’s savings were pitifully small, almost negligible. Second, he needed a development team, or at least a few like-minded partners. While a single person could create a few small independent games, a team was essential to creating a truly impactful work.
Most importantly, he needed a game that would be a hit overnight to serve as his first stepping stone into this market.
Which game to choose?
There are countless classic games in the past, and each one has its own unique charm.
Just when Qin Feng was feeling a little confused about his future plans and had a headache about the start-up funds and team members, a cold and mechanical electronic sound rang in his mind without warning.
“Ding! The host’s soul strength is detected to meet the standards.”
“Ding! It’s detected that the host has extensive experience in game development.”
“Ding! The God-level game production system is binding”
Qin Feng’s whole body trembled and his pupils suddenly contracted.
system?!
As a young man who had read countless online novels in his previous life, he was naturally familiar with this! This was the standard cheat code for time travelers!
“Binding progress 10% 30% 70% 100%!”
“Ding! The God-level game production system has been successfully bound!”
As the prompt sounded, Qin Feng felt as if a long-sealed door had been flung open in his mind. Immediately afterwards, an indescribable torrent of information, like a bursting dam, surged into the depths of his consciousness!
“Ugh—!”
Qin Feng couldn’t help but let out a painful groan, holding his head with both hands, and veins bulged on his forehead.
That information is all about games!
Memories of countless classic games came flooding back.
The familiar jumping sound effects and mushroom-topping images from “Super Mario Bros.”
In “Contra”, you fight side by side with your friends and shuttle through the hail of bullets.
The classic shouts of “Hadoken!” and “Shoryuken!” in Street Fighter
The heartbreaking love between Li Xiaoyao, Zhao Linger and Lin Yueru in “The Chinese Paladin”.
The epic war between the three major races of Terran, Zerg and Protoss in “StarCraft”.
In Counter-Strike, the police and criminals engage in a thrilling showdown on the Dust2 map.
The tragic story of Prince Arthas’s gradual downfall in Warcraft III.
The colorful summoner skills and fierce team confrontation in “League of Legends”.
The magnificent scenery of the continent of Azeroth in “World of Warcraft” and the memories of pioneering countless dungeons.
The resounding “FusRoDah!” in “The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim” and the endless fun of free exploration.
“Grand Theft Auto 5” The prosperity and sin of Los Santos, the legendary story of the three protagonists.
Geralt’s adventures across the vast continent in “The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt” and those thought-provoking plot choices.
The frustration brought by “YOUDIED” again and again in the “Dark Souls” series and the great sense of accomplishment after defeating a strong enemy.
Nathan Drake’s thrilling treasure hunt in the Uncharted series.
The touching bond between Joel and Ellie in “The Last of Us” and their mutual support in the apocalypse.
“Red Dead Redemption 2” is Arthur Morgan’s heart-wrenching and tragic epic in the Westworld.
Free exploration and puzzle solving of the Hyrule continent in “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild”.
There are also “Metal Gear”, “Resident Evil”, “Call of Duty”, “God of War”, “Assassin’s Creed”, “Fallout”, “Civilization”, “DOTA2”, “Overwatch”, “PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds”
From role-playing to action-adventure, from real-time strategy to first-person shooter, from business simulation to sports competition, from independent boutique to epic masterpiece
Those game scenes that once made him forget to eat and sleep, those carefully designed plots, those lingering background music, and those design concepts that sparkled with sparks of wisdom were now all engraved in his mind clearly like a brand.
Every detail, every setting, every value is vivid in his mind, as if he had just experienced these games yesterday, or rather, he himself was one of the designers of these games.
This torrent of memories hit his brain, and the amount of information was so huge that he felt like his head was about to explode.
After a long time, the splitting headache gradually subsided.
Qin Feng was breathing heavily, his body drenched in cold sweat. He held onto the wall, barely supporting himself, but his face revealed an expression of uncontrollable ecstasy.
“The God-level game production system is indeed God-level!”
The memories that come to mind are not just simple gaming experiences, but also include the entire development ideas and core data of these games from project establishment, planning, art, programming, music, testing to final release!
This is simply an inexhaustible treasure!
He was almost shaking with excitement.
Originally, he only had the development experience of his previous life and vague memories of some classic games. If he wanted to replicate them, he still needed a lot of exploration and trial and error.
But now, with these extremely clear “blueprints”, he can stand directly on the shoulders of giants!
He knew that with these precious memories and this mysterious system, he would set off an unprecedented revolution in the gaming industry of this world!
“Calm down, calm down,” Qin Feng tried to calm his agitated mood. He tried to communicate with the system in his mind.
“System, what can you do?”
“Ding! This system is dedicated to assisting the host in becoming a god-level game producer. The main functions include: providing technical support, resource support, talent matching, etc. required for game development.” The system’s voice was still as cold and mechanical as ever, without any emotion.
“Technical support? Resource support? Talent matching?” Qin Feng’s eyes lit up.
This is a timely help! He was just worried about starting up capital and team!
“System, do I have any benefits now? For example, a gift pack for beginners or something like that?” Qin Feng asked tentatively. After all, according to the routine of the novel, this should be standard.
“Ding! It’s detected that the host has successfully bound to the system for the first time. The novice gift package has been issued. Please check it.”
Sure enough, there is!
Qin Feng was delighted and couldn’t wait to recite in his mind: “Open the novice gift pack!”
As his thoughts followed, a virtual gift package pattern slowly opened in his mind, emitting a soft light.
Several items lay quietly in the light.
“Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining:”
“First, a basic game engine called ‘Qiyuan’. This engine has relatively basic functionality, but is sufficient to support the development of small to medium-sized 2D and simple 3D games. It has built-in visual editing tools and is easy to use.”
Qin Feng’s mind raced. Although it was a rudimentary engine, it was still considered quite advanced technology in this world. Furthermore, the system rating was “acceptable,” suggesting it must be unique in some way, at least far superior to what he could build from scratch.
“Second, the starting capital is 100,000 credit points. This money has been deposited into the bank account associated with the host’s identity and can be accessed at any time.”
One hundred thousand credit points! Qin Feng quickly searched the original owner’s memories to determine the purchasing power of this world’s currency. The original owner toiled tirelessly for a month at the typing and copying shop, earning only around eight hundred credit points. The average white-collar worker’s monthly salary was around two to three thousand credit points. In other words, these one hundred thousand credit points were equivalent to the average person’s income for three to four years of work, even without food or drink!
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In this world, this is definitely a huge sum of money! It’s enough for him to rent a good office space, purchase some basic development equipment, and support initial operations for a period of time.
Qin Feng’s breathing became a little rapid. The first two rewards had already made him very satisfied, and he didn’t know what the third one would be.
“3. Partial core resource pack for Honkai Impact 3rd. Contains: early character models and basic action modules for Kiana Kaslana (White Knight Moonlight), Raiden Mei (Hersher of Thunder), and Bronya Zajicek (Hersher of Reason); some early scene concept art; the game’s basic worldview settings and early plot framework.”
When Qin Feng saw the words “Honkai Impact 3”, his pupils suddenly contracted, and his heart seemed to be tightly grasped by an invisible hand!
Honkai Impact 3!
This is not just a game, but also a testimony to his lost youth and passion!
From the original Kiana, Mei, and Bronya, to the later Fu Hua, Theresa’s world’s cutest, Seele’s gentleness and strength, Otto’s obsession and madness, Kevin’s loneliness and determination, and then to the ultimate beauty and gentleness of Alysia.
Every role and every plot has made him deeply intoxicated, cheering and crying.
“Fight for all the good in the world!”
This classic line seemed to transcend time and space, ringing loudly in his ears!
Qin Feng’s eyes were a little moist. He hadn’t expected that the system’s novice gift package would actually give him some of the resources for this game that meant so much to him.
Although it is only some core resources, including several early character models, scene concept maps and basic plot framework, it is enough for Qin Feng!
He possessed a complete memory of Honkai Impact 3rd, from version 1.0 to the latest version before his time travel. Every plot, character, setting, and statistic were clearly imprinted in his mind. These resource packs were more like a key, a fuse, allowing him to more quickly recreate this game, which carried so much of his emotions, in this world.
He could almost imagine how amazing the players in this world would be when they saw Kiana’s gun fighting skills for the first time, felt the sword slash of Raiden Mei for the first time, and experienced Bronya’s heavily armored bunny for the first time!
As they gradually delve into the plot, understand the heavy mission carried by the Valkyries, and see their struggle and sacrifice in the face of the doomsday crisis, how touched they will be!
“Okay! It’s decided to be you!” Qin Feng clenched his fists tightly, with an unprecedented light flashing in his eyes.
His first game started with “Honkai Impact 3”!
He wants the players in this world to also feel the shock and emotion of “fighting for all the beauty in the world”!
He wants to let vivid characters like Kiana, Mei, and Bronya shine in this new world!
With the primary game engine “Qiyuan” provided by the system, a start-up capital of 100,000 credit points, and some core resources and complete memories of “Honkai Impact 3”, Qin Feng felt full of energy.
He immediately checked the bank account linked to the original owner’s identity, and sure enough, the account balance showed “100037.5 credit points.” The extra thirty-seven yuan and fifty cents was all the original owner’s remaining assets.
Qin Feng couldn’t help but smile bitterly, then cheered up again.
The first step is to set up a game studio of your own.
He needs a fixed office space. Even if he is alone in the early stages, he needs an environment where he can concentrate on developing games.
Qin Feng turned on the original owner’s old desktop computer. The computer’s configuration was so low that it took a full three minutes to boot up. He connected to the Internet, but the speed was also painfully slow. It took more than ten seconds to open a web page.
“It seems that purchasing new development equipment is also a top priority.” Qin Feng thought to himself.
He first searched online for office rental information in his city, which was called Jiangcheng, a second-tier city with decent economic development.
Qin Feng’s goal was clear: a place with convenient transportation but affordable rent. Rents in prime downtown locations were too high, and his limited start-up capital wouldn’t be enough to sustain the situation. While cheaper, the outlying suburbs were inconvenient for recruiting and commuting.
After careful selection and comparison, he finally settled on several office buildings on the outskirts of the city center. These locations offered convenient transportation, complete surrounding facilities, and, crucially, rents within his affordable range.
The next morning, Qin Feng simply washed up, changed into the most decent set of clothes in the original owner’s wardrobe – a shirt that was a little faded from washing and a pair of jeans, and went out.
Following the address he found online, he went to the bank and withdrew some of the 100,000 credit points in his account, just in case. Then he began looking at houses one by one.
The real estate agency services in this world are still relatively rudimentary, and a lot of information is not transparent enough. Qin Feng spent most of the day, running around in several places, before finally choosing one.
It was an office building called “Chuangxiang Building,” about seven or eight years old—not too new, but not too old either. The office he’d chosen was on the sixteenth floor, about eighty square meters, with two bedrooms and a living room. It had good light and a good view. Most importantly, the rent was relatively affordable, with a deposit of one and a third of the rent paid, for a monthly rent of three thousand credit points.
Qin Feng immediately signed a lease contract with the owner and paid a deposit and three months’ rent, a total of 12,000 credit points.
The moment he got the key, Qin Feng felt an indescribable sense of accomplishment. Although this was just a small beginning, it was the first step in the journey of his dream.
Next up was registering the company. The business registration process in this world was relatively simple. Qin Feng consulted with a professional, prepared the relevant documents, and submitted his application. He had already decided on a company name: “Qimeng.”
“Beautiful Dream” means that he wants to weave the most beautiful game dream and create miracles one after another for the players in this world.
While waiting for the company’s license to be approved, Qin Feng wasn’t idle. He first went to the secondhand market to find some office furniture. He bought a large desk, a comfortable swivel chair, several filing cabinets, a small sofa for meetings, and a coffee table. Although they were all secondhand, Qin Feng carefully selected them and found they were all in good condition and reasonably priced, spending just over 2,000 credit points in total.
Next, he bought development equipment. He went straight to the city’s largest computer mall and splurged on two high-end computers. He chose the best CPUs, graphics cards, and memory available. One would serve as his primary development machine, the other as a backup or for testing. These two computers alone cost him nearly 30,000 credit points.
In addition, he also purchased a printer and copier and some necessary office supplies.
When all the office equipment and furniture were moved into the 80-square-meter office, the originally empty room suddenly seemed a lot more spacious.
Qin Feng personally arranged the desk and chair in his preferred position and installed and debugged the computer. He stood in the center of the office, looking around at this place where all his early efforts were concentrated, his heart filled with infinite longing for the future.
Although he is the only one in the studio right now, and it seems a bit deserted, he firmly believes that a group of like-minded partners will soon gather here, and they will work together to make “Qimeng Studio” a legend in the world of gaming!
A few days later, the company’s business license was successfully approved, and “Jiangcheng Qimeng Technology Co., Ltd.” was officially established.
Qin Feng hung a copy of the brand new business license on the most conspicuous wall in the office, feeling very proud.
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Chapter 4: Employees Are Actually Game Characters? I’m Broken! (Old Version)
Everything is ready.
The engine was there, the funding was there, the office space was there, the company was registered, and even the core resources and development direction of the first game had been determined.
Now, all that’s missing is people.
Qin Feng sat in his boss chair, closed his eyes slightly, and said to the system in his mind: “System, what exactly is the ‘talent matching’ function you mentioned earlier?”
“Ding! This system can automatically match the host with the most suitable initial team members based on the game project currently selected by the host. These members will appear by the host’s side in a reasonable manner and have an initial sense of trust and identification with the host.”
“The most suitable initial team members?” Qin Feng’s mind moved. “If I choose to make “Honkai Impact 3″ now, what kind of members will the system match me with?”
“Ding! The matching mechanism has been activated. The initial team members are expected to arrive at Qimeng Studio within 24 hours. Please prepare to welcome them.”
Qin Feng suddenly opened his eyes, a hint of surprise and expectation on his face.
The system is so efficient!
He was curious about what kind of talent the system would match him with. An experienced programmer? A talented art designer? Or perhaps a professional skilled in numerical planning?
He warmly welcomes anyone who can help him successfully produce “Honkai Impact 3rd”.
Qin Feng took a deep breath, suppressing his excitement. He checked the time; it was already afternoon. He decided to go home and get a good night’s rest, so he could be in top form to greet his future team members tomorrow.
The next day, Qin Feng got up early on purpose. He carefully tidied his appearance and changed into a newly bought casual suit. Although it was not expensive, it made him look much more energetic.
He arrived at the Qimeng Studio and cleaned the office inside and out, ensuring it was spotless and spotless. He even went to the flower shop downstairs and bought a pot of green radish, which he placed on the windowsill, adding a touch of life to the somewhat monotonous office.
After doing all this, Qin Feng made a cup of hot tea, sat behind his desk, and waited quietly.
Time passes by every second.
Qin Feng’s mood also gradually changed from initial anticipation to a bit of trepidation. He didn’t know how many people were coming, nor how they would appear.
Do you show up to the office in a formal manner, or do you just show up unexpectedly like in the movies?
Just as he was daydreaming, there was a gentle knock on the office door.
“Knock, knock, knock.”
The crisp knock on the door was particularly clear in the quiet office.
Qin Feng’s spirits lifted, and he suddenly stood up from his chair, his heart beating faster and faster.
Here we come!
He walked quickly to the door, took a deep breath, and tried to make his expression look calm and confident. Then, he reached out and pushed open the door that symbolized the turning point of his fate.
There was no one outside the door.
The corridor was empty.
“?” Qin Feng was stunned for a moment. Did he hear it wrong? Or was it a prank?
He stuck his head out and looked around, and there was indeed no one in sight.
Just as he was confused, the system’s voice suddenly sounded in his mind.
“Ding! The initial team members have been deployed and are currently familiarizing themselves with the environment inside the studio.”
When Qin Feng heard this, his pupils suddenly shrank!
Already live? In the studio?
He turned abruptly and looked towards the office he had just left.
Then, he was completely stunned.
It was as if I was struck by an invisible lightning bolt. The blood in my body solidified in an instant, my brain went blank, and even my breathing stopped.
There were several women standing in the studio of about 80 square meters that he had carefully decorated not long ago.
No, using “female” to describe them all seems a little pale.
Their looks can only be described as “absolutely beautiful”, and each of them is beautiful in their own way and graceful.
The first person who caught Qin Feng’s eye was a woman with long, radiant golden hair and eyes as bright as the stars. She was dressed in a perfectly tailored white uniform that accentuated her figure. A hint of curiosity and a friendly smile adorned her face as she tilted her head to examine the business license for “Qimeng Technology Co., Ltd.” on the wall. Her smile, like the warmest spring sunshine, drew a sense of familiarity.
It was Kiana Kaslana! The ever-energized, optimistic Paramecium! No, judging by her demeanor, she looked more like the Queen in her Herrscher of the Sky form. But her eyes didn’t hold that cold, overbearing gaze.
Qin Feng looked away with difficulty and looked to the other side.
A woman with long, flowing purple hair and eyes as deep as the ocean stood quietly by the window, gazing at the distant cityscape. She wore a tight, dark blue combat uniform, an ornately shaped katana dangling from her waist. Her expression was slightly cold, tinged with a hint of melancholy, but her stunning profile was enough to eclipse any star.
Mei Raiden! The gentle and virtuous cook who can burst out with the power of thunder at the critical moment!
Then, Qin Feng’s sight caught sight of a petite figure. She had long, silver-gray hair, styled in a signature double-helix ponytail. Her inorganic blue eyes calmly scanned the various devices in the office, as if analyzing their performance parameters. She was clad in high-tech armor, and a shadowy image of a heavily armored bunny seemed to float around her.
Bronya Zajček! A three-no girl, a gaming expert, and a heavy-duty bunny 19C!
Before Qin Feng recovered from his shock, he saw several other figures that were so familiar that they couldn’t be more familiar.
A tall, mature woman with short, crisp red hair was leaning against her desk, her arms folded across her chest, examining the cup of tea Qin Feng had just brewed with interest. She was dressed in a red and black teacher’s uniform, exuding a mature, intellectual charm. The faint smile on her lips was a mix of playfulness and scrutiny.
Muryota Himeko! The great teacher who used her life to ignite hope for her students!
Not far from Ji Zi, a woman dressed in plain white training clothes, with long black hair tied into a bun, and a calm and serene temperament, was carefully examining the computer programming books on Qin Feng’s bookshelf. Her eyes were focused and serious, as if she was studying some profound martial arts secrets.
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Her calm and composed temperament makes people respect her.
Fu Hua! The Red Kite Immortal who has protected Shenzhou for a thousand years! Supreme Immortal!
Finally, Qin Feng’s gaze settled on a pink-haired, fairy-like beauty in the center of the office. She wore a gorgeous, dreamy gown, the hem of which resembled blossoming petals. A sly, yet clever glint flickered in her eyes. Curiously, she poked at the green radish leaves on Qin Feng’s desk with her finger, a pure, innocent smile on her face. Such extreme beauty was almost too much to bear looking at.
Alicia! The second of the Thirteen Heroes of the Chasing Fire, the original Herrscher, humanity’s Alicia!
Kiana! Mei! Bronya! Himeko! Fu Hua! Alicia!
These characters that only existed in the game “Honkai Impact 3”, these virtual characters that he had invested countless emotions and passion in, now appeared in front of him alive and real!
Their appearance, their clothing, their expressions, all perfectly matched the images in his memory, and were even more vivid and realistic than the models in the game, as if they had walked out of the screen.
Qin Feng felt that his worldview had completely collapsed at this moment.
He opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but found that his throat was too dry and no sound came out.
Is this what the system calls “the most suitable initial team member”?!
What a joke!
Let these legendary Valkyries, future Herrschers, and even Fire Chaser work for him and develop games?
This is no longer a surprise, it’s a shock!
Qin Feng’s brain was offline for more than ten seconds before he barely regained some ability to think.
He pinched his thigh hard.
“Hiss!” The intense pain made him sure that he was not dreaming.
The scene before my eyes is real!
Those characters that he had only dared to fantasize about in his dreams or lick in front of the screen were now standing alive in his studio, looking at this unfamiliar environment curiously, and also noticing the stunned young boss at the door.
Kiana was the first to notice Qin Feng at the door. Her bright eyes blinked, a brilliant smile appeared on her face, she waved her hand, and said in a slightly energetic and familiar tone: “Oh, are you the boss here? This studio looks quite simple!” Her eyes swept around the slightly empty office, as if trying to find the right words.
Mei Raiden also turned around, and after seeing Qin Feng, she nodded slightly and showed a gentle and polite smile: “Hello, we are the people assigned by the system to assist you.” Her voice was as moist as spring rain, making people feel extremely comfortable.
Bronya pushed her non-existent glasses and said in her unique calm tone: “Bronya analyzes that you are the employer Qin Feng. The equipment configuration here barely meets the minimum standard.” She glanced at Qin Feng’s two high-end computers, as if making some kind of assessment.
Wuliangta Jizi put down her arms and walked over with an elegant pace, with a playful smile on her face: “Oh? It seems that our boss has finally come to his senses? Little brother, your expression is as if you have seen something incredible.” She looked up and down at Qin Feng with a hint of inquiry.
Fu Hua also closed the book in her hand, looked at Qin Feng calmly, and nodded slightly: “Mr. Qin, nice to meet you. I’m here on orders and waiting for your instructions.” Her words were concise and steady, and had a convincing power.
And Alicia turned around lightly like a fluttering butterfly, her pair of pink eyes sparkling with stars looked at Qin Feng curiously, her voice sweet and infectious: “Hello, future great game producer! I am Alicia, from today on, I will be your most reliable partner! Please give me your guidance~” As she spoke, she winked playfully, and her smile was enough to melt any ice.
Listening to these familiar voices and looking at these familiar faces, Qin Feng felt like his heart was on a roller coaster, going up and down, almost jumping out of his throat.
He opened his mouth and squeezed out a few words from between his teeth for a long time: “Are you really Kiana? Mei? Bronya? Teacher Jizi? Fairy Fu Hua? And Alicia?”
His voice was hoarse and trembling due to extreme shock.
This was even more incredible to him than traveling to this world!
This is no longer a golden finger, this is directly putting nuclear weapons in his hands!
Qin Feng slowly pushed open the door to the “Qimeng” studio, filled with an indescribable mixture of trepidation and anticipation. He’d imagined many possibilities: perhaps a few experienced programmers, a few artistic designers, or even some enthusiastic fresh graduates. He was ready to greet his future partners with his utmost sincerity and passion for gaming.
However, when he saw the scene inside the studio clearly, he seemed to be cast under a spell of immobilization, standing frozen at the door, his brain went blank in an instant and almost stopped functioning.
Sunlight streamed in through the bright windows, illuminating the entire office with warmth and clarity. The air seemed to still linger with the faint aroma of his morning tea. But at this moment, Qin Feng’s senses were completely occupied by the scene before him, or rather, by those figures so familiar that they seemed engraved into the depths of his soul.
They just stood there naturally, as if they belonged there.
The first person to come into his sight, the first to break the eerie silence, was a young girl with long, flowing pink hair that flowed like a waterfall, her features almost too beautiful to be mortal. Through her hair, a glimpse of her delicate, pointed ears, like works of art, swayed slightly with her slight movements. She wore a long, intricately designed gown, yet graceful and flowing. The cascading hem resembled newly opened rose petals, swaying gently with her steps.
The girl seemed completely oblivious to Qin Feng’s near-petrified state. She walked with an indescribably light step, as if her feet were not touching the ground, like a fairy strolling under the moonlight. With a hint of pure curiosity and exploration, she took the initiative to walk towards Qin Feng at the door. A sweet and cunning smile always hung on her face. Her pink eyes, as if filled with starlight, were now gazing at Qin Feng without blinking, as if admiring an interesting work of art.
Chapter 6: Out-of-Body Experience (Old Version)
“Hey, new boss?” The girl stopped not far in front of Qin Feng, tilting her head slightly. Her voice was crisp and pleasant, like the sound of wind chimes in the morning light, with a hint of teasing and intimacy. “Looks very interesting~”
This voice, this tone
Qin Feng’s pupils suddenly contracted, and his heart seemed to be grasped tightly by an invisible big hand, and then thrown into the clouds.
Alissa! It really is Alissa! That “Pink Fairy Lady” from the world of Honkai Impact 3rd, so dreamlike and beautiful it seems unreal?!
In his previous life, he had marveled countless times at her beauty and strength, and wept at her gentleness and sacrifice. He had imagined countless times what it would be like if he could see her in person.
But it’s definitely not like this now!
She was standing right in front of him, breathing like orchid, eyes moving around, calling him “new boss” in that voice that couldn’t be more familiar?
Qin Feng felt as if his throat was blocked by something, dry and tight, unable to utter a single word. He could even smell the faint fragrance emanating from the girl, an indescribable fragrance, like the fragrance of countless flowers blooming simultaneously in the morning, intoxicating and yet making him even more certain that what he saw was not an illusion.
Seeing Qin Feng staring blankly at her, the girl’s smile widened a bit, a mischievous glint in her eyes, as if she found his goofy look quite amusing. She extended a slender, white finger with a lovely, round tip and gently tapped her chin. She tilted her head and spoke again, her voice tinged with feigned annoyance: “Boss, are you mesmerized by my beauty? Oh, this is a little troubling. But if it’s the boss, it’s okay for him to look at me a few more times, right?”
This narcissistic yet slightly mischievous tone is exactly the same as Alicia in the game!
Qin Feng’s head was buzzing. He forced himself to turn his stiff neck and looked away from Alicia’s breathtaking beauty with difficulty, and looked at the other people in the studio.
This sight made him feel like his soul was about to leave his body.
By the window, a woman dressed in a tight, dark blue combat uniform, her long, cascading purple hair, stood quietly. Her figure was slender, her curves graceful, and the ornate katana at her waist gleamed coolly in the sunlight. She tilted her head slightly, gazing out at the bustling traffic. Her expression was aloof, a touch of melancholy, yet her stunning profile was as flawless as a meticulously crafted work of art. It was Mei Raiden, the gentle and resilient woman who, to protect her loved ones, would willingly transform into the Herrscher of Thunder.
Not far from Mei, a petite figure calmly surveyed Qin Feng’s newly purchased high-spec computer. She had a recognizable pair of silver-gray, spiraling twintails, a delicate, doll-like face, and a pair of calm, ocean-blue eyes, seemingly perceiving everything. She was clad in a suit of high-tech armor, and a familiar rabbit-like figure seemed to float faintly around her. It was Bronya Zajček, the calm, rational, and technologically savvy Ural Silver Wolf.
On the other side of the desk, a tall, mature woman with short, sleek red hair lazily leaned against a filing cabinet. She wore a red and black uniform that accentuated her fiery figure. A faint trace of fatigue lingered on her face, yet a playful smile played at the corners of her mouth. Her eyes, scrutinizing with interest, watched Qin Feng, frozen in the doorway. It was Wuliangta Jizi, the brave and fearless Saint Freya Valkyrie, who dedicated her life to her duty as a teacher.
Not far from Ji Zi, a woman dressed in a simple white training suit, her long black hair meticulously tied back, her demeanor as calm as water, stood with her back to the door, seemingly studying a business license hanging on the wall. She stood tall and straight, like a pine tree, her posture imposing and majestic. Even from behind, she exuded an indescribable masterly presence. It was Fu Hua, the Chiyuan Immortal who had protected Shenzhou for millennia and weathered countless vicissitudes of life.
Finally, Qin Feng’s gaze fell on the young girl happily fiddling with the pot of green ivy on his desk. She had a brilliant, short golden hair, the tips slightly curled, giving her a vibrant look. She wore a white combat uniform, accented with gold and blue. A carefree, bright smile graced her face, and her azure eyes, pure as the clear sky, were filled with curiosity about this unfamiliar environment. It was Kiana Kaslana, the ever-optimistic, always-forward Paramecium, and the future Herrscher of the Sky.
Kiana, Mei, Bronya, Himeko, Fu Hua, Alicia
Each of these characters in “Honkai Impact 3” possesses extraordinary powers, each carries a heavy fate, and each has moved him, or admired him, or made him feel regretful, or excited. At this moment, they all gathered together and appeared in his small, newly established “Qimeng Studio”, which does not even have a formal employee!
Qin Feng felt that his breathing had become difficult. He bit the tip of his tongue fiercely. The intense pain made him sober up a little, and made him more certain that what he saw was not a dream.
The system said “automatically matching the ‘most suitable’ initial team members based on the game the host chooses to create” – actually this is what it means?!
This is more than just “the most suitable”! This is simply the core combat power and appearance of the entire game packed together!
What should he do?
Should I say to them: “Dear Valkyries, Herrschers, and Heroes, welcome to my studio. From today on, you are my employees. Our main job is to develop a game called “Honkai Impact 3″, and the prototype is you yourselves”?
Qin Feng felt his scalp tingling just thinking about that scene.
He forced himself to suppress the turmoil in his heart and squeezed out a smile that he himself thought was uglier than crying. He knew that no matter how shocked and absurd he felt at the moment, he had to act like a normal, newly appointed boss who was confident in the future.
He cleared his dry throat, his voice trembling slightly with nervousness: “Well, welcome everyone.
Chapter 7: Qin Feng: Decision from the start: Create Genshin Impact! (Old Version)
I am Qin Feng, the head of Qimeng Studio.”
His voice was not loud, but it was particularly clear in the quiet office.
As he finished speaking, the girls who were originally looking around turned their eyes to him.
Mei Raiden was the first to react. She turned, her gentle purple eyes fixed on Qin Feng. She bowed slightly, and greeted him softly and politely, “Hello, Boss. I’m Mei Raiden. Thank you for your guidance.” Her voice was as gentle as spring rain, with a reassuring calmness that calmed Qin Feng’s racing heart. Her every move exuded good upbringing, a warm welcome.
Bronya approached shortly afterward, her expression expressionless, only slightly pushing up her nonexistent glasses—a seemingly unconscious habit. In her characteristically flat, emotionless voice, she said, “Bronya Zajček, I’m in position. Boss, whatever instructions you have, Bronya will do her best to carry them out.” Her eyes were calm and focused, as if she were already immersed in her work.
Wuliangta Jizi stretched, her beautiful curves showing off under her uniform. Her face wore a hint of the laziness unique to mature women, along with a hint of subtle fatigue. She slowly walked over to Qin Feng, a playful smile on her lips. She reached out and gently patted Qin Feng’s shoulder. “Thank you for your guidance in the future, young boss. It seems you’re quite short of manpower here. I hope we can help you.” Her voice was a little hoarse and magnetic, and her eyes were full of curiosity and inquiry about this young boss. Qin Feng felt a faint electric current running through his shoulder when her soft palm touched his shoulder, making him feel a little uncomfortable.
Fu Hua also turned from the wall. Her deep eyes gazed calmly at Qin Feng, her expression as steady as a mountain. She walked up to Qin Feng, clasped her fists slightly, and said in a simple and solemn tone, “Fu Hua, I’m at your service. If the boss has any instructions, Fu Hua will do her best.” Her voice was not loud, but it carried a convincing force, as if as long as she spoke, there would be no task that was unachievable.
The energetic Kiana rushed over like a gust of wind. She waved her hand carelessly, her signature bright smile on her face, and said with full energy, “Hey! You are the boss? You look quite young! I am Kiana Kaslana. Please take care of me in the future! If there is anything fun, don’t forget me!” Her voice was full of youthful vigor, as if it could dispel any haze. As she spoke, she curiously moved closer to Qin Feng, looking him up and down, her pure blue eyes flashing with undisguised curiosity.
Finally, it was the “Pink Fairy Miss?” Alicia. She still wore that sweet, charming smile and walked lightly to Qin Feng’s side. She tilted her head slightly, looking at him with those pink eyes that seemed to speak. Her voice was as sweet as the sound of nature: “Boss, Alicia will also work hard! Please look forward to my performance!” Her smile was so contagious that it made everyone feel happy.
Qin Feng responded to their greetings one by one. Although he tried to remain calm, his heart was already in turmoil and filled with emotion.
Raiden Mei’s gentleness and courtesy, Bronya’s calmness and efficiency, Muliangta Himeko’s mature charm, Fu Hua’s calmness and reliability, Kiana’s vitality, and Alicia’s irresistible affinity
This wasn’t just any ordinary team of employees! It was like a god-level team had been airdropped right in front of him!
Everyone’s personality is so distinct, everyone’s temperament is so unique, and everyone’s name has stirred countless ripples in his heart.
He felt like a lucky winner who had won a multi-million lottery ticket. No, it was even more outrageous than that! This was a perfect start, a dream lineup!
The prototype of a legendary team has already emerged in his small “Dream Studio”.
Although all this seemed so incredible, even a bit absurd, Qin Feng knew that he had to accept this reality. The system must have sent them here for a reason.
As the boss of this studio and their nominal leader, he must recover from the shock as soon as possible and take up his responsibilities.
Qin Feng took a deep breath and slowly exhaled, trying to calm the surging emotions in his chest. He knew that now was not the time to indulge in shock and ecstasy. He had more important things to do.
He cleared his throat, trying to sound calm and confident. He glanced at the “employees” before him, each with their own distinct looks and temperaments, and said solemnly, “Welcome to Qimeng Studio. I know you may still have many questions and uncertainties about this place and the work you’ll be doing.”
He paused, and seeing that the girls were all listening attentively, he felt a little relieved.
“But I promise you that from today on, we will work together to create an unprecedented game that can bring surprises and touches the world!” Qin Feng’s voice unconsciously took on a hint of excitement, which came from his love for games and his vision for the future.
He saw a glimmer of excitement in Kiana’s eyes, Mei’s mouth corners also slightly raised, Bronya still had no expression, but her eyes seemed to be more focused, Himeko raised her eyebrows with interest, Fu Hua looked calm, and Alicia showed an expectant smile.
That’s good, at least they don’t show any aversion to the idea of “making games”.
A surge of pride surged in Qin Feng’s heart. He knew that what he was about to say would determine the fate of this studio and might even change the landscape of gaming in the world.
He took another deep breath, his gaze lingering on the familiar faces of Kiana, Mei, and Bronya, and then he spoke clearly and firmly, word by word: “Our first project—”
He deliberately prolonged his tone and kept everyone in suspense, successfully attracting everyone’s attention.
“It’s called—”Honkai Impact 3″!”
When the three words “Honkai Impact 3” were clearly uttered from Qin Feng’s mouth, he keenly noticed that the atmosphere in the studio had instantly undergone an indescribable subtle change.
Chapter 8: Another “Honkai Impact 3rd” – Two-pronged Approach! (Old Version)
It was like a small stone thrown into a calm lake, causing invisible ripples that spread to everyone’s heart.
Especially Kiana, Mei Raiden and Bronya, the three girls who have the most direct and profound connection with the word “Honkai”. The moment they heard this name, a trace of extremely complex emotions flashed in their eyes.
It was a mixture of confusion, astonishment, pain, and a hint of incredible familiarity.
It was as if the word “collapse” was like a long-forgotten key that suddenly touched a switch in the depths of their souls that had been deliberately forgotten or deeply buried.
When Qin Feng clearly said the name of the project “Honkai Impact 3”, the entire Qimeng Studio fell into a brief but extremely stagnant silence.
There seemed to be something invisible quietly surging in the air.
The sweet smile on Alicia’s face remained, like a delicate mask, flawless. But deep within her twinkling pink eyes, a subtle, searching gaze crept in. She gently tucked a strand of pink hair that fell across her chest with her fingertips, her gaze seemingly casually roaming over Qin Feng’s face, as if trying to decipher the deeper meaning behind the name from his expression. To her, the word “Honkai Impact” wasn’t entirely unfamiliar; it was just that the familiarity was shrouded in a hazy veil.
In Mei Raiden’s gentle purple eyes, the once calm surface of a lake began to ripple. Her brow furrowed slightly, a hint of confusion and pain gathering between her delicate brows. She subconsciously pressed her hand to her chest, as if something ached there. Her lips parted slightly, as if about to speak, but in the end, only a barely audible sigh escaped. Deep within her memory, it felt as if fuzzy fragments were struggling to piece together, fragments that mostly related to despair, destruction, and endless battle.
Bronya Zajček’s usually impassive face shifted slightly. A faint, almost imperceptible flicker of emotion flickered in her ocean-blue eyes. Her hands, resting at her sides, curled their fingers unconsciously, their knuckles turning slightly white from the strain. For Bronya, “Honkai Impact” was more than just a word; it represented Seele’s quantum sea, the tragedy of the Cocolia Orphanage, and the desperate struggles she waged time and again to protect those dear to her. That weight was deeply etched into her soul.
Wuliangta Jizi’s reaction was more direct. Her playful smile froze, replaced by a barely concealed bitterness and exhaustion. She sighed softly, her eyes revealing a complex mix of helplessness, relief, and a touch of sadness. To her, “collapse” meant sacrifice, burning lives, and the Hyperion, which could never return. The word brought back too many memories she didn’t want to recall. She subconsciously touched her arm, as if she could still feel the heat of the final battle.
Fu Hua’s eyes became unusually deep, as still as an ancient well, yet seemingly able to see through everything in the world. She stood there quietly, the aura around her seeming to grow even more solemn. She said nothing, simply silently gazing at Qin Feng, as if pondering what the word “collapse” meant in this new world, in the mouth of this young boss. For the Chiyuan Immortal, who had protected Shenzhou for thousands of years, “collapse” was her eternal enemy, a fate she had spent her entire life fighting against.
Kiana Kaslana, the always carefree, slightly off-kilter girl, lost her smile. Her pure blue eyes were filled with confusion and uneasiness. She tilted her head and stared intently at Qin Feng, as if trying to read something from his face.
After a moment’s silence, Kiana finally couldn’t help herself and spoke first, breaking the somewhat oppressive atmosphere. Her voice was filled with uncertainty and a hint of anxiety: “Honkai Impact? Honkai Impact 3? Boss, this name sounds impressive, but why does it make me feel a little uneasy?”
She frowned and tried to organize her words. “It seems very familiar, but I can’t remember what it is exactly. Anyway, it doesn’t feel like a good thing. What kind of game is this, boss?”
Kiana’s question also represented the doubts in the hearts of the other girls present. They all turned their eyes to Qin Feng, waiting for his explanation.
Qin Feng muttered to himself, “As expected.” He knew the word “Honkai Impact” carried so much weight with them. He chose the name partly because the system directly provided some of the resources for “Honkai Impact 3,” and partly because of his deep attachment to the game. But he hadn’t anticipated the name itself would have such a profound impact on them.
He looked at the girls in front of him, their expressions changing with the word “Honkai,” and a complex emotion welled up in his heart. He knew that he couldn’t simply treat them as characters in the game; they were living people, with their own emotions and memories, perhaps vague but real.
Qin Feng took a deep breath and tried to make his expression look more sincere and gentle. He knew that the next explanation was crucial.
“Everyone, don’t be nervous.” Qin Feng’s voice was as slow as possible, with a hint of soothing. “I know the word ‘collapse’ might make you think of something unpleasant. But please believe me, in the game we are about to create, ‘collapse’ may represent a powerful disaster that can destroy the world, but it is more of a background, a stage.”
He paused, his gaze sweeping across the crowd before continuing, “On this stage, moving stories of struggle, protection, hope, and bonds will unfold. The protagonists of these stories are a group of brave, beautiful, and powerful girls who, to protect all that is beautiful in this world, will fight against the ‘Honkai Impact’ at all costs.”
When Qin Feng said this, his tone unconsciously carried a hint of reverence and yearning.
He saw that when he said the words “fight to protect all the beauty in this world”, a trace of confusion flashed in Kiana’s eyes, but more of it was an inexplicable yearning; Mei’s tightly furrowed brows relaxed a little, and there was a hint of light in her eyes; Bronya was still calm, but seemed to be thinking about something seriously; the bitter smile at the corner of Himeko’s mouth seemed to fade a little, replaced by a hint of thought; Fu Hua’s eyes were still deep, but there seemed to be a hint of recognition.
Chapter 9: Keqing complains: Boss, I’m so terrible in the game! (Old version)
And Alicia always kept that sweet smile, but the inquiring look in her eyes became stronger.
“As for why it’s called ‘Honkai Impact 3’,” Qin Feng smiled slightly, deciding to keep the topic a secret for now and steer the conversation towards a more relaxed tone. “The ‘3’ doesn’t actually have any special meaning. I just think it sounds more catchy. Of course, if everyone doesn’t like it, we can consider changing it later.”
His half-true, half-false explanation slightly eased the tense atmosphere.
“Alright, we’ll have plenty of time to discuss the game’s worldview and specific plot later.” Qin Feng clapped his hands, signaling everyone to shift their attention to the actual work. “Now, I want to show you something. These are the original character designs for our game.”
As he spoke, Qin Feng walked to the corner of the office, where the projection equipment he had just debugged yesterday was placed. He expertly connected it to the computer and opened a file that had been prepared long ago.
Soon, accompanied by a slight buzzing sound from the projector, a beam of light was projected onto the white wall of the office, forming a clear picture.
It was a character design picture with bright colors and exquisite style.
At the center of the painting stands a young girl with a charming smile. Her long, dreamy pink hair is adorned with delicate floral ornaments, and her pointed ears add a touch of elfin grace. She wears a magnificent gown, its cascading hem resembling a blooming rose, embroidered with intricate and graceful patterns in gold thread. A sweet and confident smile graces the girl’s face, and her pink eyes gleam with a sly and gentle light, as if she can read hearts and are filled with love for the entire world.
Next to the picture, there is a line of eye-catching artistic font labels – “Pink Fairy Miss Alicia”.
When this character design drawing was clearly displayed in front of everyone, the atmosphere in the studio changed again.
Especially Alicia herself.
She had originally only watched Qin Feng operate the projection equipment with a hint of curiosity and anticipation. When the image of her character design appeared, her beautiful pink eyes instantly lit up, as if countless stars were shining in them simultaneously.
“Wow–!”
Alicia covered her mouth in surprise, letting out a cry of delight and disbelief. Her body trembled slightly with excitement, her gaze fixed on the character on the wall, who looked almost identical to her, yet possessed a dreamlike beauty.
She quickly walked to the front of the projection screen, stretched out her slender fingers, and carefully, as if afraid of disturbing the person in the painting, gently touched the words “Miss Pink Fairy?” on the wall.
“This, this role…” Alicia’s voice was filled with uncontrollable surprise and excitement. Her cheeks flushed with a lovely blush because of excitement. “Is it me?”
She turned her head and looked at Qin Feng with her sparkling eyes, full of expectation and questioning.
Qin Feng smiled and nodded: “Yes, Alysia. This is your initial image in our game, ‘Miss Pink Fairy?'”
After receiving Qin Feng’s affirmative answer, the smile on Alicia’s face instantly blossomed even more brilliantly. She happily spun around on the spot, and her gorgeous skirt fluttered like a blooming flower.
“‘Miss Pink Fairy?’! Oh my god! I just love this name!” Alicia clasped her hands together in front of her chest, her face revealing undisguised love and ecstasy. “Boss, you really understand me so well! It’s like you were tailor-made for me!”
She made no secret of her love for this setting. The joy and anticipation that came from her heart filled the entire office and infected everyone else present.
Kiana came over and looked at Alicia on the screen curiously. Then she looked at the real person next to her and exclaimed, “Wow! Alicia, this painting is so beautiful! It looks exactly like you. No, it feels even brighter than you!”
Mei Raiden also smiled gently and said softly, “It is indeed very beautiful, Miss Alicia. This setting suits your temperament very well.”
Bronya calmly commented, “The character modeling is very precise, and the color matching is harmonious. It fits the mainstream aesthetic.”
Ji Zi raised her eyebrows and smiled. “Oh? It seems that our boss has a good eye for beauty. Alicia, you must perform well and don’t let down such a beautiful character.”
Fu Hua also nodded slightly, a hint of appreciation flashing in her eyes: “The image is vivid and impressive.”
Listening to everyone’s praise, Alicia’s smile grew even sweeter. She walked up to Qin Feng, bowed slightly, and spoke with genuine gratitude and anticipation. “Boss, thank you! I love this character so much! I can’t wait to see what exciting stories ‘Miss Pink Fairy?’ will experience in the game!”
Looking at Alicia’s eyes full of expectation, Qin Feng felt relieved. He knew that at least in terms of character setting, he had successfully captured the heart of this “Pink Fairy Miss?”
This also gave him more confidence in his future work.
He wants to perfectly present these vivid characters and the magnificent stories behind them to the players in this world.
And all of this will start from this small “Qimeng Studio” and from these unique “employees” in front of us.
Qin Feng’s eyes swept over the crowd again, his heart filled with unprecedented enthusiasm.
A new era of gaming is about to be opened by their own hands!
When Alicia was satisfied with her “Pink Fairy Miss” setting and even a little excited, Qin Feng smiled and gestured for everyone to continue watching. He knew that a good start is half the success, but to truly unite this special team, everyone needed to find their own position and value.
The projector’s beam shifted again, and a second character design diagram appeared on the wall.
This time, the center of the picture was a woman wearing a tight purple combat uniform, holding a slender katana. Her long purple hair cascaded down like a waterfall, part of it tied back, giving her a sophisticated yet feminine look.
Chapter 10 Meiyi protests: General Raiden insulted my cooking! (Old version)
The combat suit’s design is imbued with a sense of technology and power, clinging to her slender figure, outlining breathtaking curves. Her eyes are sharp and focused, as if able to cut through any obstacle, and she exudes an awe-inspiring aura of majesty.
Next to the picture, it is also marked in eye-catching artistic font – “Queen of Lightning Mei Raiden”.
When Mei Raiden saw this design, a hint of surprise flashed across her gentle purple eyes, and then an indescribable complex emotion surged up. She subconsciously reached out and gently pressed her chest, as if something was throbbing there.
“Queen of Thunder?” she murmured softly, with a hint of uncertainty and a hint of confusion in her voice.
This title was completely foreign to her. In her vague, perhaps system-implemented, initial understanding, she was more accustomed to being a gentle, caring person. Queen? The domineering and majestic aura connoted by this term seemed far from the temperament she usually displayed.
However, when her gaze fell on the picture again, and saw her own figure holding a sword and with sharp eyes, an inexplicable sense of familiarity and an irresistible sense of fate quietly grew in her heart.
It was as if somewhere deep within her soul, there lay a powerful and aloof self. The “Queen” didn’t seem to be a fabricated title, but rather a certain attitude she once possessed, or was destined to possess.
She remembered what Qin Feng had said just now, that the theme of this game was about resistance and protection. If becoming a “Queen” was to better protect the important people, then
Mei’s brow furrowed slightly, trying to grasp something from her chaotic thoughts, but the fragments of memory remained hazy. She only vaguely felt that the setting of this “Queen of Thunder” seemed to have touched a very important part of her heart, yet it was deliberately suppressed.
Qin Feng noticed the change in Mei’s expression and gently explained, “Mei, the ‘Queen of Thunder’ setting is meant to showcase your powerful and decisive side. In our story, you’re not only gentle and kind, but also a formidable warrior wielding the power of thunder, a formidable presence on the battlefield. This ‘Queen’ is more of a symbol of strength and determination.”
After hearing Qin Feng’s explanation, Meiyi’s confusion dissipated slightly. She raised her head and looked at Qin Feng, her eyes showing a hint of understanding and relief. She nodded gently, her voice still gentle: “I understand, Boss. If this is what the role requires, I will try my best to understand and interpret it.”
Despite saying this, the four words “Queen of Thunder and Lightning” still left a deep impression in her heart, causing her to often unconsciously ponder their true meaning in the days to come.
Immediately afterwards, the projection screen switched again.
This time, a mature, heroic woman appeared, clad in a vibrant red captain’s uniform. Her hair was neatly cropped, and her face wore a confident, resolute expression. The uniform’s tailoring perfectly accentuated her tall, fiery figure, while the golden inscriptions on her epaulettes and cuffs shone in the light, highlighting her status and position. In her hands, she wielded a heavy, exaggerated, and powerful sword, its broad blade gleaming with a cold metallic gleam. She exuded the aura of a battle-hardened commander, a master of strategic planning.
The picture is labeled as “The heroic Captain of Wuliangta Jizi”.
When Wuliangta Jizi saw this character design, her eyes, which originally contained a hint of laziness and playfulness, froze instantly. Then, a glimmer of disbelief burst out from the depths of her eyes, like a long-dormant volcano, spewing out hot magma again.
Her breathing seemed to become a little rapid at this moment.
That image, the me holding a big sword, wearing a captain’s uniform, with eyes full of indomitable spirit and passion.
So familiar!
It was so familiar that she felt as if she had gone back in time, back to those glorious days on the Hyperion, when she commanded the Valkyries in bloody battles with the Honkai beasts.
Once upon a time, she was just as high-spirited, filled with hope for the future and a thirst for battle. But later, for various reasons, that passion and enthusiasm seemed to be gradually worn away by the cruelty of reality and physical exhaustion.
She thought she would never be able to get back the feeling she had before.
However, at this moment, when she saw the heroic “Captain Jizi” in the picture, she felt that the fire in her heart that was almost extinguished was rekindled!
A long-lost confidence and passion surged into my heart like a tide.
Ji Zi’s lips curled up unconsciously into a smile that came from the heart, one that was filled with a hint of relief and joy. That smile was devoid of the usual laziness and fatigue, replaced by a renewed spirit and radiance.
“This is great.” Ji Zi took a deep breath, trying to calm her excitement, but her voice still trembled slightly. “Boss, I like this look. It’s like returning to those challenging days in the past.”
She reached out and gently stroked the nonexistent captain’s badge on her chest, her eyes filled with nostalgia and yearning. This setting, more than just an image, was like a key, unlocking her long-forgotten memories and allowing her to rediscover her once fearless and indomitable self.
Qin Feng felt relieved when he saw the renewed light in Ji Zi’s eyes. He knew that for a character like Ji Zi, pure beauty and sexiness were not the most important things. The key was to touch her inner desire for battle and glory.
Next, Qin Feng showed the preliminary character designs of Bronya, Fu Hua, and Kiana one after another.
Bronya was set up as a “next-generation hacker armed puppet,” clad in high-tech armor, with the shadow of the Heavy Armor Bunny 19C floating beside her, her eyes calm and wise. Bronya didn’t change her expression much, simply saying “logical, acceptable,” but Qin Feng noticed that when she saw the image of the Heavy Armor Bunny, her fingers moved slightly.
Fu Hua is set as the “Grandmaster of Inch-Force Martial Arts”. She wears a simple training suit and has eyes as calm as water, yet she possesses the power to destroy the world.
Chapter 11: Ji Zi’s Resentment: It’s not enough to finish the nine chapters, and you drag me out to fight again? (Old version)
Fu Hua just nodded calmly, indicating “it’s okay”, but as she stared at her fist stance in the picture, which was ready to go, there seemed to be a subtle fluctuation in the depths of her eyes.
Kiana’s designation is “Sky Ranger’s Ultimate Weapon (self-proclaimed).” She wears a pristine white and gold battle suit, wields dual pistols, and sports a confident, flamboyant smile. Upon seeing her own image, Kiana exclaims excitedly, “Wow! This looks awesome! Boss, I’m definitely the protagonist! I love the title ‘Ultimate Weapon’!” Her reaction, as always, is full of energy.
After the preliminary designs for all the main characters were presented, the atmosphere in the studio became noticeably more lively and harmonious than before. Everyone found a sense of belonging and identity in these tailor-made images for them.
Qin Feng looked at these “employees” with different expressions and felt a surge of confidence. He knew that a strong team not only needed a common goal, but also required each member to find their own value and shining point.
“Okay, everyone, this is the preliminary character design. Of course, this is just the beginning. We will make more detailed adjustments and improvements based on the needs of the plot and everyone’s opinions.” Qin Feng said with a smile, “Next, we will start assigning specific development tasks.”
At the mention of “development mission,” everyone’s expressions grew serious. Although they were still new to the field of game development, from the character design drawings they had just seen, they had a vague feeling that this might be something very interesting and challenging.
Qin Feng walked to the whiteboard, picked up a marker, and began to make preliminary assignments based on the characteristics of each character, as well as their own temperament and ability tendencies.
“First of all, Alicia.” Qin Feng looked at the pink-haired girl who still had a sweet smile. “With your unparalleled affinity and unique understanding and ultimate pursuit of ‘beauty’, I hope you can be responsible for the refinement and improvement of some of the character art concepts, ensuring that each of our characters can be as captivating as you are at first sight. At the same time, the future publicity and promotion planning of the game will also require your creative ideas.”
Alicia blinked her pink eyes that seemed to be able to speak, and an interested expression appeared on her face: “Character art concept? Promotion and marketing planning? They all sound very interesting! Don’t worry, Boss, Alicia will definitely make our game the most beautiful and popular in the world!” Her voice was full of confidence and expectation, as if she had already seen the scene of countless people falling for the game after its success.
Qin Feng nodded with satisfaction and looked at Raiden Meiyi: “Meiyi, you are calm, careful and thoughtful. I hope you can take charge of proofreading some of the plot text to ensure that our story flows smoothly and naturally, without obvious logical loopholes. At the same time, the numerical balance in the game is a very complex and important aspect, and we will also need your assistance in testing and adjustment.”
Upon hearing this, Mei Raiden thought seriously for a moment, then nodded slightly: “Plot proofreading and numerical balance? Although I have no experience, I will study hard and do my best to complete the task and live up to the boss’s trust.” Her tone was as gentle and firm as ever, making people feel at ease.
Qin Feng then turned his gaze to Bronya. “Bronya, you possess an extraordinary sensitivity and talent for technology and logic. The ‘Origin’ engine we’re using, while rudimentary, does have its unique features. I hope you can assist me with the programming and functional testing of some of the program modules to ensure the stable operation of the game.”
Bronya pushed up her nonexistent glasses and said in her characteristic flat voice, “Program module assistance writing and functional testing. Bronya understands. As long as there are clear logical instructions and development documents, Bronya can give it a try.” Her eyes flashed with curiosity and desire to explore unknown technologies.
Then came Wuliangta Jizi. Qin Feng looked at the red-haired captain, now rejuvenated, and smiled. “Jizi, you possess a wealth of experience, both mature and commanding. I hope you can oversee some of the game’s worldview, ensuring that our setting remains both grand and rigorous. At the same time, you’ll also need to provide a more mature perspective on the rationality of the plot and provide guidance and feedback.”
Upon hearing this, Ji Zi curled up her lips into a confident smile: “Is the world view structure and plot reasonable? It sounds like my forte. Don’t worry, young boss, I’m here to make sure your story doesn’t go too far off track.” Her tone was a little teasing, but also full of a sense of responsibility.
Then, Qin Feng looked at Fu Hua, who had a calm demeanor. “Fu Hua, your erudition and rigor, as well as your profound understanding of Eastern culture, are unmatched. I hope you can participate in the action design of the game characters, so that our battle scenes are both gorgeous and cool, while also retaining a sense of realism and impact. At the same time, some cultural elements that may be involved in the game will also require your research and review.”
Fu Hua nodded calmly, her eyes penetrating: “Action design, cultural research. Fu Hua obeys. I will try my best to incorporate what I have learned into it.” Her answer was concise and powerful, with the demeanor of a master.
Finally, Qin Feng’s gaze fell on the energetic Kiana. He said in a serious tone, “Student Kiana Kaslana.”
Upon hearing this, Kiana straightened her back immediately, an expression of anticipation on her face. “Boss, boss! It’s my turn, it’s my turn! Do you have any particularly powerful or important tasks for me? Like, defeating the final boss or something like that?”
Qin Feng looked at her eager expression and couldn’t help laughing: “The final boss is still nowhere to be seen. However, I do have a very important task for you.”
He paused, looked into Kiana’s sparkling eyes, and said word by word, “Your mission is to serve as our Qimeng Studio’s chief game tester! And, you’ll be in charge of the atmosphere!”
“Chief game tester? Atmosphere maker?” Kiana blinked, as if trying to understand the meaning of these two words.
Qin Feng explained, “That’s right. As the chief game tester, you need to be the first to experience all the game content we develop. From the feel of the characters, to the difficulty of the levels, to the experience of the plot, you are required to provide the most direct and realistic feedback.
Chapter 12: The studio is just starting out, and the characters and employees show their talents. (Old version)
Your feedback is crucial to helping us improve the game.”
“As for creating the atmosphere,” Qin Feng said with a smile, “I hope you can infect everyone in the studio with your energy and optimism, so that everyone can maintain a happy mood even during the intense development work. This task is best suited for you!”
Kiana was stunned for a moment, then burst into cheers. “Wow! Chief Game Tester! Does that mean I can be the first to play our game? That’s awesome! Don’t worry, Boss. I’ll definitely find all the bad parts and make our game incredibly fun! As for creating the atmosphere, that’s a piece of cake! With me here, I guarantee everyone will be happy every day!”
She patted her chest and spoke confidently, with a bright smile on her face, as if she had already seen a future where she could show her talents.
Looking at these “employees” in front of him, each of whom is unique and full of enthusiasm, Qin Feng’s heart is filled with unprecedented pride.
He knew that this dream team composed of the core characters of “Honkai Impact 3rd” were all novices in the field of game development, but each of them possessed innate talents and characteristics that were highly consistent with the tasks he assigned.
More importantly, he has the powerful backing of the “God-level Game Production System”.
The “Qiyuan” engine provided by the system, while still rudimentary, integrates a large number of modular development tools and a visual editing interface, significantly lowering the barrier to entry for game development. Furthermore, the system appears to have pre-loaded these “matched” employees with a certain amount of knowledge, allowing them to more quickly understand and master relevant development tasks.
In the following days, Qimeng Studio entered a development state that was intense and orderly, yet full of novelty and joy.
Alissa lived up to Qin Feng’s expectations; her perception of beauty was truly innate. Not only did she accurately capture each character’s most captivating qualities, she also came up with many imaginative yet highly feasible art concepts. She even hummed melodies herself, serving as inspiration for character-specific background music. Her sweet smile and gentle words truly brightened the atmosphere in the studio.
Mei Raiden showcased her meticulous side. She treated every plot text like a precious recipe, meticulously proofreading and repeatedly refining it to ensure every word was just right. When conducting numerical balance tests, she displayed incredible patience and perseverance, repeatedly trying different parameter combinations to achieve the optimal gaming experience.
After discovering programming, Bronya felt as if a new world had opened up. She absorbed relevant knowledge at an astonishing rate, applying it to other situations. With the system’s auxiliary tools, she even began to experiment with writing simple AI logic and interaction scripts, her efficiency astonishing even Qin Feng. Her high-end computer became almost her exclusive domain, and except for necessary breaks, she spent most of her time immersed in the world of code.
Wuliangta Jizi, like a seasoned mentor, drew on her own (or perhaps system-inspired) understanding of grand narrative to meticulously refine and supplement Qin Feng’s proposed worldview, lending the story’s context a richer and more credible context. During plot discussions, she was always able to pinpoint inconsistencies and offer constructive revisions. In her free time, she would brew a cup of instant coffee, lean against the window, and, with the voice of someone who’d experienced it all, share some of her “life experiences.”
Immortal Fu Hua is even more impressive. When participating in action design, she doesn’t just discuss it on paper; she occasionally demonstrates a few moves herself. Her fluid movements, combining strength and flexibility, astound Qin Feng and provide the most direct and valuable reference for the game character’s motion capture. When researching cultural elements, she cites classic texts with ease, her knowledge base staggering.
Kiana, on the other hand, perfectly fulfilled her duties as lead game tester and atmosphere controller. She was the first person to encounter the game’s prototype and the one who provided the most feedback. Her comments were often blunt, yet to the point—”This isn’t fun!” “This monster is too dumb!” “The ultimate isn’t impressive enough!” and so on. While this sometimes caused some headaches for Bronya and Mei, who were in charge of the relevant modules, her active participation significantly improved the early versions of the game. Her boundless energy and occasional off-key remarks also brought countless laughs to the tedious development process.
With the assistance of the massive resources and efficient engine provided by the system, and the joint efforts of this group of talented “employees”, the development of “Honkai Impact 3” is progressing in an orderly and rapid manner at a speed far exceeding Qin Feng’s expectations.
Qin Feng looked at the bustling scene in the studio, feeling a sense of accomplishment. He knew that he was one step closer to the day when his dream would come true.
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, a month has passed.
Thanks to the joint efforts of all members of Qimeng Studio, the early core gameplay framework of “Honkai Impact 3” has been basically completed, and the basic models, actions and skills of the three initial characters Kiana, Mei and Bronya have also taken shape.
Although there is still a long way to go before the complete game, Qin Feng knows that it is time to show their results to the world.
He knows that in this era of information explosion, even good wine needs to be hidden in a remote alley. For a brand new game to attract players’ attention in a short period of time, early publicity and warm-up are crucial.
“Let’s make a PV.” Qin Feng announced at a morning meeting.
“PV? Is it that kind of promotional video?” Kiana asked curiously.
“That’s right.” Qin Feng nodded. “A character concept PV that can showcase the core charm of our game and ignite players’ expectations.”
“Who should we choose as the protagonist?” Alicia blinked and asked with a smile, with a hint of expectation in her eyes.
Qin Feng’s eyes swept across everyone’s faces, finally landing on Kiana. A confident smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: “The protagonist of our first PV has been decided to be you, Kiana!”
Chapter 13: Bronya: Leave the code to me, Reinstall Bunny! (Old Version)
“Eh? Me?!” Kiana pointed at her nose in surprise, her eyes widening instantly.
“That’s right.” Qin Feng said affirmatively, “I’ve decided to call the theme of this PV ‘Reburn’.”
“Reburn?” Kiana tilted her head, as if she didn’t quite understand the meaning of the word.
Qin Feng explained, “Reburn symbolizes the rekindling of a flame, a rebirth from the ashes. Through this PV, I hope to showcase your unleashing powerful strength in desperate situations and your fighting spirit of never giving up. This is also one of the core concepts we want to convey to players in Honkai Impact 3rd.”
Rekindle the flame and never give up
Kiana muttered these words silently, as if something in her heart was touched. Her blue eyes shone with an unprecedented light.
Qin Feng projected the PV storyboard that he had prepared long ago and a preliminary dynamic demonstration produced using the engine onto the wall.
The storyboards are filled with tension:
Under the dark night, the ruins of the city are broken.
Kiana Kaslana, wearing the classic “White Knight Moonlight” armor and holding dual “Super Electromagnetic Hand Cannons”, her petite figure twisted and turned among the surging Honkai beasts.
Her eyes were firm and persistent, and every shot and every dodge was full of power and beauty.
The gunfire drew dazzling tracks in the darkness, and the bullets poured onto the hard shell of the Honkai Beast, bursting out fierce sparks.
The battle was extremely brutal, and Kiana’s body was gradually covered with scars, but her eyes became more and more fierce.
In a preliminary animation demonstration, these storyboards were brought to life.
Smooth character movements, cool gun fighting techniques, oppressive Honkai beasts, and the rhythmic and explosive BGM prototype faintly coming from the background
When Kiana saw the PV demonstration, when her incarnation, the White Knight Moonlight, soared into the air at the critical moment, unfolding huge wings of light behind her, merging her two guns, and releasing a devastating beam cannon, sweeping away the group of Honkai beasts in front of her, and finally standing proudly in the explosion of fire, she was so handsome…
She was so excited that she couldn’t control herself!
“Waaaaaaaaaa! Boss! Boss! This! Is this me?! This is so cool!!!”
Kiana jumped up from her seat excitedly, pointing at the heroic White Knight Moonlight on the screen, shouting incoherently, her eyes sparkling with excessive excitement, and her cheeks flushed with excitement.
She jumped several times on the spot, then rushed to Qin Feng like a gust of wind, grabbed his arm and shook it vigorously: “I like this so much! I like it so much! Boss, you are so awesome! When can I become so handsome?!”
Seeing Kiana’s excited expression, Qin Feng couldn’t help but laugh. He knew that this PV was a success!
Even the usually calm Bronya’s eyes flickered with a subtle glint of admiration at the smooth combat demonstration and gorgeous skill effects. Mei smiled gently, happy for Kiana. Himeko and Fu Hua also showed affirmation.
Alicia was even more generous with her praise: “Wow~ Kiana-chan, you are so handsome in this PV that it makes my heart beat faster! The boss’s creativity is really great!”
In the next few days, all members of Qimeng Studio devoted themselves to the intensive production of the “Reburn” PV.
Qin Feng personally directed and edited the PV, applying his previous experience and philosophy from producing the Honkai Impact 3rd PV to this production without reservation.
Alicia demonstrated her ultimate pursuit of beauty and made meticulous suggestions for modifications to every shot and every light and shadow effect in the PV, striving to achieve the most perfect visual presentation.
Bronya is responsible for using the “Source” engine to restore the dynamic effects in the storyboard as much as possible and optimize the character’s movement details.
Mei and Fu Hua assisted from the side, offering suggestions on the rationality and smoothness of the combat movements.
Even Kiana herself actively participated in it. Based on her “combat intuition”, she would express her own opinions on some actions and expressions in the PV. Although sometimes it seemed a bit whimsical, it could occasionally bring some unexpected inspiration to Qin Feng.
With the powerful resources and engine assistance provided by the system, and the enthusiastic dedication and efficient collaboration of the team members, the production progress of “Reburn” PV is extremely smooth.
In just one week, a PV lasting about one minute and thirty seconds, with exquisite pictures, smooth movements and explosive music, was released.
Qin Feng looked at the finished PV with a heart full of satisfaction. The quality of this PV would have been considered above average even in his previous life, let alone in this parallel world where the gaming industry was still in its infancy.
“It’s time to let the world see the real next-generation game PV.” Qin Feng’s eyes flashed with confidence.
He uploaded the “Reburn” PV to the world’s largest comprehensive video website “Starlight Video” and several mainstream game forums with a large number of users.
When uploading the video, he deliberately added a few eye-catching words to the title – “Qimeng Studio’s first work “Honkai Impact 3″ character concept PV – Reburn! Ignite your fighting spirit!”
After doing all this, Qin Feng took a deep breath and waited quietly for market feedback.
He believed that this stone thrown into the calm lake would surely cause huge waves.
The facts were just as Qin Feng expected.
Once the “Reburn” PV was released, it was like a bombshell, instantly causing an uproar in the relatively quiet gaming circles and player groups in this world.
At first, only some netizens who accidentally clicked on the video were attracted by the 3D modeling and cool opening animation that far exceeded the current level.
“What the hell? What is this? A new cartoon? The quality is insane!”
“Honkai Impact 3? I’ve never heard of this game. Which big company’s new release is this?”
However, after watching the entire one-minute and thirty-second PV, almost everyone was deeply shocked.
The incredibly smooth action design, the gorgeous and powerful gun fighting skills in Kiana Moonlight form, every shot, every roll, every skill release are full of blood-pumping tension.
Chapter 14: Theresa: The World’s Cutest Person, Responsible for Acting Cute… and Testing! (Old Version)
The oppressive Honkai beast, its ferocious appearance, and its violent attacks make people feel the despair of the coming doomsday even through the screen.
Also, the background music specially produced for the PV, with its strong sense of rhythm and explosive power, perfectly sets off the intensity and tragedy of the battle.
At the end of the PV, Kiana transformed into the White Knight Moonlight and released the devastating beam cannon, turning all enemies into ashes. The background music also reached its climax at this moment. The double impact of vision and hearing made every viewer’s scalp tingle and their hearts surge!
In just a few minutes, the comment section of PV was flooded with comments at a speed visible to the naked eye.
“Oh my god! This is a game PV?! Are you sure it’s not a movie trailer? The modeling, the special effects, the action, it’s simply better than any other game on the market right now!”
“The heroine is so handsome! White hair! Dual guns! Light wings! awsl! What a fantastic wife! I unilaterally declare her my new wife!”
“This fight is so exciting! It gave me goosebumps! Especially that ultimate move at the end, it was so awesome!”
“‘Fight for all the good in the world’? This line hits me inexplicably! I feel like this game is not easy!”
“Qimeng Studio? What kind of new, magical company is this? Please, hurry up! Hurry up! I want to play this game now! I’ll buy it no matter how much it costs!”
“Are domestic games finally going to rise? I’m crying! This is a once-in-a-lifetime series!”
“Don’t get too excited, it’s just a PV. Hopefully the actual gameplay isn’t scaled back too much. However, just looking at the quality of this PV, it’s already guaranteed to be the best of the year!”
“Does anyone know the details of this Qimeng Studio? Where’s the official website? When will the testing start? GKD! GKD!”
Similar comments continue to emerge like mushrooms after rain.
The number of views, likes, and reposts of the “Reburn” PV continues to soar at an astonishing rate.
Soon, this PV was pinned and featured by moderators of major gaming forums, and was forwarded and interpreted by countless gaming UP hosts and anchors.
“Shocking! A domestic game has a god-level PV! Can you believe this?”
“A frame-by-frame analysis of the PV for “Reburn”! Explosive detail! This could be a game-changer for domestic gaming!”
“Looking at the future trends of gaming from the Reburn PV! Who is Qimeng Studio?”
Various posts and videos with exaggerated titles are emerging one after another.
The “Reburn” PV, like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, has stirred up unprecedented waves in this world’s originally calm gaming circle.
After watching the PV, countless players became extremely interested in and eagerly anticipated the game “Honkai Impact 3.” They began to spontaneously search for information about “Qimeng Studio” and “Honkai Impact 3,” but apart from the PV, they found almost nothing.
This sense of mystery, on the contrary, further stimulates players’ curiosity and desire to explore.
“Qimeng Studio” and “Honkai Impact 3rd”, these two names became hot topics on the Internet in just one day.
Qin Feng looked at the soaring data in the background and the overwhelming discussions on the Internet, and a gratified smile appeared on his face.
He knew that the first shot had been fired!
Moreover, it was more successful than he expected!
Everyone else in the studio was also immersed in a great joy and sense of accomplishment.
Kiana was so excited that she danced with joy. She watched the PV she starred in over and over again, a proud smile on her face: “Hahaha! See! I really am the most handsome! Those comments are all praising me!”
Mei and Bronya weren’t as outspoken as Kiana, but their eyes also gleamed with joy. This was their first production, and to receive so much recognition was a huge encouragement.
Ji Zi and Fu Hua also smiled with satisfaction. They were happy for the initial success achieved by this young team.
Meanwhile, Alicia sat quietly on the sofa in the corner, a cup of hot cocoa in hand, watching the “Reburn” PV over and over again. A sweet smile adorned her face, and her twinkling pink eyes shone with an indescribable, strange brilliance.
She seemed to see something deeper in this PV, something familiar and desirable to her.
Qin Feng noticed Alicia’s expression and his heart moved.
He knew that Alissa’s charm lay far beyond her appearance. Her innate ability to see through people’s hearts and resonate with them, if harnessed properly, would bring immeasurable value to Honkai Impact 3rd.
The initial success of the PV boosted Qin Feng’s confidence. He knew it was time to move on to the next step.
Holding a cup of freshly brewed black tea, he slowly walked to Alicia and sat down on the sofa next to her.
“Aili, how do you feel?” Qin Feng asked with a smile, his eyes cast on Kiana who was fighting bloody battle on the screen.
Alicia turned her eyes away from the screen and looked at Qin Feng. A charming smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and her voice was sweet and soft: “Very good, Boss. This PV of Kiana-chan is full of strength and hope. After watching it, people will unconsciously be infected by the spirit of never giving up. I believe that many people will like this hardworking and handsome girl.”
Her comments are always so accurate and contagious.
Qin Feng nodded, then changed the subject and said in a slightly serious tone: “Aili, if our game can be successfully launched in the future and can achieve the quality we expected, or even exceed it…”
He paused, looked into Alicia’s pink eyes that seemed to speak, and earnestly extended a formal invitation: “I hope to invite you to become the official spokesperson for our game “Honkai Impact 3″. What do you think?”
“Official spokesperson?” Alicia was startled at the words, then a glint of curiosity and interest flashed across her beautiful eyes. She extended a slender finger and gently tapped her smooth chin, tilting her head and revealing a playful yet profound smile.
Chapter 15: Fu Hua: I will supervise everyone to work diligently, and the power of an inch can open the sky! (Old version)
“Spokesperson? Sounds like something very interesting.” She blinked, her voice as soft as a feather, yet with a hint of irresistible magic, “If the boss’s game is really as exciting as this PV, or even better than it, and more touching…”
She drew out her tone and looked again at Kiana on the screen, who was bursting with dazzling light in desperation, with a complex and bright light flashing in her eyes.
“Then, of course, Ai Lishiya is very happy~” She turned back and looked at Qin Feng, the smile on her face becoming even sweeter and more moving. “After all, being able to let more people feel the beauty of things and to pass on hope and courage to more people is what Ai Li has always pursued.”
Her answer, while carrying a hint of girlish cuteness and expectation, also implies a deeper level of recognition and resonance that goes beyond ordinary business considerations.
Qin Feng looked at the “Miss Pink Fairy” in front of him, and a warm feeling surged in his heart.
He knew that Alicia’s charm lay not only in her stunning beauty, but also in her transparent and kind heart that always pursued beauty.
Having such a spokesperson is undoubtedly the icing on the cake for “Honkai Impact 3”, a game that carries his countless emotions and dreams.
He could almost foresee the sensation that would arise when Alicia appeared before the public as the official spokesperson for Honkai Impact 3rd. Her very existence was a kind of ultimate beauty, an irresistible attraction.
This is not just a consideration of commercial value, but also a spiritual connection.
“Then it’s settled.” Qin Feng extended his hand with a sincere smile on his face. “I believe that the game we created together, Honkai Impact 3rd, will not disappoint you.”
Ai Lishiya looked at Qin Feng’s outstretched hand, and stretched out her own fair and slender hand, gently shaking his. Her hand was soft and warm, with a faint fragrance.
“, Ai Li is looking forward to it, boss.” She smiled like a flower, her eyes full of longing for the future.
The sunlight from outside the window shines through the glass, onto the two of them, and also onto this newly established Dream Studio, which is full of infinite possibilities.
A legendary story about games, about dreams, and about “fighting for all the good in the world” is quietly unfolding.
And in the days ahead, Alicia, the “Pink Fairy,” will, in her own unique way, blossom into a dazzling brilliance in this new world. Her commercial value is only a small part of her many charms, and what she truly brings is far more than that.
The success of the Reburn PV was like a shot in the arm for the newly launched engine of Qimeng Studio, filling all members with unprecedented energy and confidence. The overwhelming praise online and the overwhelming anticipation from players fueled their continued progress.
However, Qin Feng knew that a stunning PV was only the first step in a long journey. What truly retained players and made a game a classic was always its excellent game quality and captivating storyline.
Therefore, while the PV preheating attracted enough eyeballs, the development of the game itself entered a white-hot and tense stage.
Qin Feng invested most of his energy into building the core plot of the game. He knew very well that for a story-driven game like Honkai Impact 3rd, a good story framework was the cornerstone of success.
He personally wrote the core plot outline for the first three chapters of the game. These first three chapters are the player’s initial experience entering the world of “Honkai Impact 3rd” and are also a critical period for setting the tone for the entire game and establishing the emotional connection between players and characters.
Qin Feng titled the first chapter “A Lonely Figure in Changkong City.” The story begins with Kiana Kaslana awakening in the ruins of Changkong City. She has lost most of her memories, remembering only her name and a vague obsession with finding her father. Changkong City, once a prosperous metropolis, is now shrouded in a mysterious disaster known as “Honkai,” a deadly silence and peril. Following Kiana’s perspective, players will explore this apocalyptic city, encounter their first enemy—a low-level Honkai beast—and gradually uncover a cruel side of this world.
In this chapter, Kiana will meet two important partners in her life – Raiden Mei and Bronya Zajicek.
Mei and Raiden first met during a Houkaimon raid. To protect a group of innocent civilians, Mei faced a powerful enemy alone, putting herself in great danger. Kiana appeared in this critical moment, relying on her instinctive fighting skills and the power of the Kaslana family bloodline to fight alongside Mei and ultimately repel the enemy. This shared battle rekindled a subtle resonance between these two equally lonely souls.
The encounter with Bronya is even more dramatic. Initially, Bronya appears as a mysterious “enemy” who seems to hold some secret. Ordered to retrieve a crucial “item,” she clashes with Kiana and Mei. After a series of encounters and misunderstandings, they gradually realize that Bronya’s actions weren’t intentional either. She, too, is a victim of the “Houkai” disaster, burdened by a heavy past.
When designing this plot, Qin Feng focused on depicting the three protagonists’ mutual support in desperate situations, as well as the clash and complementarity of their personalities. Kiana’s optimism and impulsiveness, Mei’s gentleness and tenacity, and Bronya’s calmness and sharp tongue—these distinct personalities will gradually emerge through repeated crises and interactions.
Chapter 2, which Qin Feng titled “The Daily Life of Saint Freya,” follows Kiana, Mei, and Bronya, introduced by Himeko Muliangta, after the crisis in Changkong City. They arrive at Saint Freya Academy, a Valkyrie training academy established by the anti-Honkai organization, “Skimmy.”
Compared to the depressing and tense first chapter, the tone of this chapter is relatively relaxed and everyday. Players will experience life at Valkyrie Academy, participate in various training courses, and interact with other characters in the academy, such as Theresa Apokalis, the principal who looks like a little girl but is actually very capable.
Qin Feng deliberately added many light-hearted and humorous scenes in this chapter, such as Kiana being punished by Himeko for failing the exam, Mei carefully preparing meals for everyone, Bronya being addicted to the game “Hoom’s Adventure”, etc.
Chapter 16: Yaejinko: Haha, Boss, I’ll take care of the promotional copywriting. (Old Version)
These daily clips are designed to deepen players’ love for the main characters and make their images more full and three-dimensional.
But beneath the relaxed daily life, undercurrents surge. The truth about “Honkai,” the missions carried by the Valkyries, and the complex relationships within the Scheme will gradually be revealed through details and foreshadowing, laying the groundwork for subsequent plot developments.
The bond between the protagonists will be further deepened in this chapter. They will train together, carry out missions together, share joys and sorrows together, and from the initial unfamiliarity and vigilance, gradually develop mutual trust and dependence.
Chapter 3, Qin Feng named it “The Premonition of the Collapse.” The peaceful school life did not last long. An unprecedented large-scale collapse event suddenly broke out without any warning.
This time, the Honkai was far more violent and dangerous than the events in Changkong City. Powerful new Honkai beasts, even those resembling Herrschers, began to threaten the safety of St. Freya Academy and even the surrounding areas.
For the first time, the protagonists will truly plunge into this brutal battle as Valkyries. They will face the test of life and death and witness the ruthlessness and sacrifice of war.
At the climax of this chapter, an important character will be seriously injured and even face life-threatening danger while trying to protect everyone. This event will become a catalyst for the growth of the protagonists, making them realize the limitations of their own strength and their determination to protect those who are important to them.
At the same time, the secret of the “Hersher Core” and the Herrscher power of Thunder hidden in Mei’s body will also be revealed in this chapter, laying a heavy foreshadowing for the subsequent grander worldview and deeper emotional entanglements.
Qin Feng printed out the plot outline of the first three chapters in detail and distributed it to every member of the studio.
When Kiana, Mei, Bronya, Himeko, Fu Hua and Alicia received the heavy plot outline and began to read it carefully, the entire studio fell into a strange silence.
Their expressions kept changing as the plot unfolded.
When Kiana read about herself waking up in Changkong City, faced with the devastated ruins and ferocious Houkai beasts, a flicker of confusion and unease flashed across her azure eyes, as if she had truly returned to that moment of loneliness and helplessness. When she read about fighting alongside Mei and how Bronya went from being enemies to being allies, a smile of relief and joy appeared on her face.
Mei’s eyes filled with gratitude and tenderness as she read about herself, having lost her life protecting civilians and being saved by Kiana. As she read about her daily life at St. Freya’s Academy, where she prepared delicious meals for everyone, the corners of her mouth lifted slightly. And when she reached the third chapter, with its hints about the “Herrscher Core” and her own power, her brow furrowed slightly again, a subtle flicker of worry in her eyes.
Bronya’s expression remained calm as she read, but her ocean-blue eyes were remarkably focused. As she read about her first encounter with Kiana and Mei, and the details of their subsequent life together at St. Freya’s Academy, the corners of her usually pursed lips seemed to curl slightly. She seemed to sense a long-lost warmth of companionship in these words.
As Jizi read about bringing Kiana and the others back to St. Freya Academy and her role as a strict yet caring teacher, a knowing smile crossed her face. She felt as if she had truly become the homeroom teacher, so consumed by worry over her unsuccessful students. And when she read about the massive Honkai Impact in Chapter 3, posing a crisis for the academy, her eyes grew solemn, as if she had returned to the days of commanding battle.
Fu Hua’s expression was at its most serene as she read the plot. She meticulously pored over every word, as if analyzing its deeper meaning. As she read about the catastrophe known as “Honkai,” and the Valkyries’ mission to protect the world, a subtle flicker of recognition seemed to flicker in her calm eyes. These stories seemed to hold a subtle connection to what she had experienced over the past millennia.
Alicia, on the other hand, read like she was enjoying a brilliant novel. She chuckled at Kiana’s eccentricities, smiled at Mei’s gentleness, and laughed heartily at Bronya’s sharp tongue. Her eyes sparkled with emotion as she read about the bonds between the protagonists deepening and facing crises together. She seemed completely immersed in this story world of love and struggle constructed by Qin Feng.
“Boss…” After a long moment, Kiana was the first to raise her head. Her eyes were slightly red, and her voice was choked with sobs. “I feel like I’ve actually experienced this story, especially the part about Changkong City. It’s so real.”
Mei also nodded slightly, her voice a little hoarse: “Yes, Boss. My heart was in my throat when I read these words. The encounters and experiences between Kiana, Bronya, and Teacher Himeko were all written so well that I can’t help but want to know what will happen next.”
Bronya also spoke up, making a rare move. “The plot is logically clear, and the characters’ motivations make sense. Bronya believes this is a story that will captivate players.”
Ji Zi took a deep breath, a complicated expression on her face: “Qin Feng, you really are good at writing stories. I know it’s fictional, but seeing what these children have been through, I still can’t help but worry about them.”
Fu Hua nodded slightly, “The story has a well-balanced rhythm, with both the warmth of everyday life and the tension of battle. The foreshadowing is also well-placed and thought-provoking.”
Alicia held her cheeks with her hands, her eyes sparkling with stars: “Boss, Boss! This story is great! I love it! Kiana-chan, Mei-chan, Bronya-chan are all so cute! I really want to see their subsequent stories, they will definitely become the best Valkyries!”
Listening to everyone’s heartfelt praise and strong sense of immersion, Qin Feng felt a sense of relief. He knew that the story framework he had carefully constructed had successfully moved these special “readers.”
This also made him more confident about the subsequent game development.
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After the plot outline was unanimously approved, the game’s development work began to proceed more orderly around this skeleton.
Under the leadership of Alicia, the art team began to draw more detailed environment original paintings and character dynamic CGs based on the plot scenes.
With the assistance of Bronya, the programming team began to build the level maps and mission processes for the first three chapters.
Qin Feng, on the other hand, began to work on an equally important task – dubbing the game characters.
In this world’s gaming industry, live-action dubbing is still a relatively luxurious feature. Most character dialogues in games are either simple sound effects or simply silent subtitles.
But Qin Feng knows that excellent dubbing can greatly enhance the immersion of the game and the expressiveness of the characters. Especially for a game like “Honkai Impact 3” that focuses on character creation, it is an indispensable part.
He originally planned to hire professional voice actors from outside, but then he thought, aren’t there a group of ready-made voice actors sitting in his own studio who perfectly match the character’s temperament?
Letting them voice their own game characters not only saves costs, but more importantly, their understanding of the characters is unmatched by any outsider.
When Qin Feng proposed this idea, the members of the studio all showed expressions of surprise and curiosity.
“Let us do the dubbing ourselves?” Kiana was the first to exclaim excitedly, “Really, boss? I can voice Kiana in the game? Wouldn’t that be acting like myself?”
“That sounds interesting.” Alicia also said with a smile, “But, we have no experience, can we do it?”
Qin Feng encouraged: “It’s okay, I will guide you. Moreover, I believe you can do your best. After all, no one knows these characters better than you.”
Thus, under the guidance of Qin Feng, Qimeng Studio’s “first experience as a voice actor” began.
Qin Feng temporarily built a simple recording studio, simply decorated a small room with sound insulation cotton, and purchased professional microphones and recording equipment.
The first person she tried was Kiana. She quickly got into the groove, watching the screen on screen as Kiana delivered her energetic yet slightly confused lines early in the game. Her vibrant voice perfectly matched the in-game Kiana, requiring little adjustment.
Bronya’s voice acting was also relatively smooth. Her distinctive flat intonation is already very recognizable, requiring only minor adjustments to the subtle changes in emotion.
The voice acting for Alicia and Jizi required more guidance from Qin Feng. While Alicia’s voice is sweet, she needed to strike a balance when expressing certain emotions. Jizi, on the other hand, needed to project the charm of a mature woman and the authority of a teacher, which was also a considerable challenge for her.
Fu Hua has relatively few lines, but each one is full of meaning, requiring her to perform with a steady and powerful voice.
But when it was Mei Raiden’s turn to voice herself in the form of “Queen of Thunder”, she encountered some minor setbacks.
It was a CG dubbing of a plot. In the scene, Mei Raiden’s power, the Herrscher within her, was uncontrolled, her entire body radiating terrifying purple lightning. Her eyes were bloodshot, her expression agonized and hideous. She let out a series of suppressed roars, and everything around her was reduced to dust under her power.
The lines are also full of despair and anger: “Why, why, it’s me. I don’t want to hurt anyone. Get out! Get out of here!”
Mei stood in front of the microphone, looking at herself on the screen struggling in pain because of the loss of control of her power, and listening to the heart-wrenching lines, her face gradually turned pale.
Her breathing began to become a little rapid, and the fingers holding the script tightened unconsciously, and her knuckles turned slightly white due to the force.
Deep in my heart, there seems to be a violent and dark power that has been suppressed for a long time. With the impact of the pictures and the guidance of the lines, it is stirring, as if it is about to break out of the body.
That feeling is so real, so familiar, and so terrifying.
“Mei, relax a little, it’s just dubbing.” Qin Feng noticed that Mei’s condition was a little wrong and quickly reminded her.
Mei took a deep breath, trying to calm her heart. She closed her eyes, and when she opened them again, there was a hint of determination in her eyes.
She began to try to get into the role.
She imagined herself to be the girl who was teased by fate and eroded by a powerful and evil force.
She felt the pain of that power raging within her body, the urge to destroy everything, the confusion and fear about her own existence, and the deep worry and reluctance to part with the important people.
All kinds of complicated emotions surged in her heart like a tide.
When she spoke again, her voice was completely different.
It was no longer as gentle and graceful as usual, but instead had a hint of hoarseness, a hint of trembling, and a hint of pain and anger suppressed to the extreme.
“Why why must it be me? I don’t want to be like this. I don’t want to become like this.” Her voice was full of helplessness and despair, as if she was questioning her fate unwillingly.
“I don’t want to hurt you, please stay away from me.” Her voice was choked with sobs, filled with deep self-blame and fear.
“Get out! Get out of here!!” She almost screamed out the last line, her voice filled with the fury of uncontrolled power and the urge to destroy everything.
That roar seemed to have drained all her strength.
When the recording ended, Mei’s body swayed, and she almost lost her balance. Beads of sweat oozed from her forehead, her face was pale, her chest heaving violently, and she was gasping for breath.
Qin Feng quickly stepped forward to support her: “Yeyi, are you okay?”
Mei shook her head and forced a weak smile: “I’m fine, boss. I’m just a little tired.”
She did feel a deep sense of exhaustion, as if she had been through a real battle, but at the same time, she also felt a strange sense of relief.
It was as if, through this dubbing, she vented some emotions that had been suppressed deep in her heart.
She seemed to have a deeper, indescribable resonance with the “Queen of Thunder” in the game.
She began to understand vaguely that the title of “Queen” not only represented power, but also represented a responsibility and a fate that had to be borne.
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Qin Feng looked at Meiyi’s slightly tired yet relieved expression, and his heart was filled with emotion. He knew that this dubbing was not just a job for Meiyi, but more like a touch of the soul.
Her performance was undoubtedly flawless, the pain and struggle she felt coming from her heart unmatched by any other technique.
While the studio members gradually adapted to the role of voice actors and enjoyed it, Qin Feng did not stop promoting the role.
After the “Reburn” PV successfully ignited players’ expectations for the charm of the characters, he began to plan the second PV – “Befall”, which focused more on showing the game’s grand world view and sense of crisis.
“Befall” means “coming”, which foreshadows the disaster of “collapse” that will befall the world like the end of the world.
The style of this PV is different from the cool and explosive style of “Reburn”. It is heavier, more depressing, and more epic.
The opening of the PV is a series of fast-cut montage shots:
The prosperous city was instantly destroyed by invisible energy and turned into ruins.
The panicked crowd fled in all directions in the face of the disaster, their faces filled with despair and fear.
The ferocious Honkai beasts emerged like a tide, devouring all living creatures.
The sky was dyed an ominous dark red, and huge cracks spread across the sky, like the prelude to the end of the world.
Then, the voice-over sounded. It was an old and hoarse voice, full of the vicissitudes of life and worries about the future:
“They came from the other side of the tree called ‘Imaginary Numbers'”
“They are the terminators of civilization and the eroders of the world”
“They are called—Honkai.”
Accompanied by this fatalistic narration, the PV images begin to show humanity’s struggle in despair.
The fully armed Valkyries fought bloody battles with the Honkai beasts in the war-torn city.
Wuliangta Jizi, wearing a bright red captain’s uniform and holding a huge ship-slashing sword, led the Valkyrie team and shuttled between the collapsed buildings. Her eyes were firm and fearless, and every swing was full of power.
Fu Hua also appears in the PV. She transforms into the legendary “Fiery Winged Immortal,” clad in a resplendent crimson feather robe, ablaze with golden flames. Amidst a smoke-filled battlefield, she faces alone a mountain-sized Honkai Beast—the Emperor-level Honkai Beast “Ganesha.” With a fierce gaze and a graceful figure, the Fiery Winged Immortal’s every move holds the power of devastation. Single-handedly, she protects the devastated land behind her and the people who survive.
When Fu Hua first saw the scene in the PV in the studio where she transformed into Chi Ling and fought bloody battles, a rare and barely perceptible fluctuation flashed across her eyes, which were usually calm.
That scene, that enemy, that protective attitude
So familiar.
It was as if it was one of the scenes that she had experienced countless times and repeated countless times in her thousands of years of memory.
Every time the collapse comes, every time civilization faces destruction, she will burn her life like this to protect those things that are worth protecting.
The PV also features some mysterious symbols and scenes that hint at the conspiracy behind the scenes.
For example, there is a huge, mysterious island floating in the sky – the headquarters of the Destiny Organization, the “Stigmata Space”.
Some marks that flash with strange light are called “holy marks”.
Also, there were a few mysterious figures that flashed by, seemingly villains.
The addition of these elements makes the world view of the entire PV appear more grand and complex, and also leaves enough suspense for the subsequent plot development.
The PV ends with the backs of Kiana, Mei, and Bronya standing side by side in the sunset at St. Freya’s Academy. Behind them is a devastated world, but their eyes are filled with hope for the future and determination to fight.
The voiceover sounded again, this time, it was a young and determined female voice (voiced by Kiana): “Even if the world is full of despair, even if the future is dark, we will never give up!”
“Because we are Valkyries!”
Along with this classic slogan, the PV screen suddenly turned black, leaving only the “Honkai Impact 3” logo and the words “Produced by Qimeng Studio”.
When the “Befall” PV was released on “Starlight Video” and major game forums, the response it caused was even stronger and more far-reaching than the previous “Reburn” PV.
If “Reburn” showcases the personal charm of the characters and the excitement of the battle, making players shout “My wife is so handsome”, then “Befall” is like a slowly unfolding epic painting, revealing the game’s grand and heavy world view, as well as the deeper connotations behind the story.
Players are no longer satisfied with just licking the characters’ looks and discussing the coolness of the battles. They begin to seriously think about every detail shown in the PV, guess the direction of the plot, and explore the nature of “collapse”.
The comment section exploded again, but this time, the discussion was significantly more in-depth and diverse.
“Oh my god! This worldview is so grand! It feels deeper than Reburn!”
“‘Tree of Imaginary Numbers’? ‘Collapse’? That sounds so grand! What kind of story is this game about?”
“Aunt Jizi is so handsome! Immortal Fu Hua is so handsome too! This Chiling form is so beautiful! His fighting power is off the charts!”
“What is that giant Honkai beast? It looks so intimidating! Can the protagonists defeat it?”
“What do those mysterious symbols and scenes in the PV mean? I feel like there’s a big conspiracy behind it!”
“‘Fight for all the good in the world’! That sentence appears again! I’m fired up! I’m definitely going to follow this game!”
“From the personal heroism of ‘Reburn’ to the apocalyptic struggle of ‘Befall’, Qimeng Studio is planning a big game!”
“It feels like this is not just a simple action game, but more like an epic work with a complete world view and profound plot!”
The players’ enthusiasm was completely ignited, and their expectations for “Honkai Impact 3” also reached a new peak.
At the same time, Qin Feng also opened the official reservation channel for “Honkai Impact 3”.
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He posted a reservation page on the simple official website temporarily built by Qimeng Studio, and promised that after a certain number of reservations were made, more game information and benefits would be unlocked.
What Qin Feng didn’t expect was that as soon as the reservation channel was opened, the number of reservations began to rise wildly at a speed visible to the naked eye.
In just one day, the number of reservations exceeded 100,000!
Within three days, it exceeded 500,000!
Within a week, it actually broke through one million!
You know, in this world’s gaming industry, it’s simply a fantasy that a brand new original IP game without any background or publicity can reach a million reservations before going online!
Even for games that have the background of large companies and have invested huge amounts of publicity, it is difficult to reach this number in such a short period of time.
“Honkai Impact 3” created a miracle of varying sizes thanks to two high-quality PVs and word-of-mouth among players.
This astonishing number of reservations also sent a clear signal to others in the industry.
Some keen-nosed rival game companies have also begun to pay close attention to “Qimeng Studio”, a little-known but suddenly emerging newcomer.
Among them is Sirius Entertainment, a local gaming company in Jiangcheng that is well-known in the industry.
Sirius Entertainment started out by producing some 2D role-playing games and card games with decent graphics but relatively traditional gameplay. It is also considered a small overlord in the local gaming circle in Jiangcheng.
Their boss, a middle-aged man named Zhao Tianyu, frowned tightly after seeing the two PVs of “Honkai Impact 3” and the astonishing pre-order data.
“Where did this Qimeng Studio come from?” Zhao Tianyu asked his marketing manager in a stern tone. “Their PV production level and the precision of their 3D modeling don’t seem like something a small workshop could produce!”
The marketing manager wiped the sweat from his forehead and replied cautiously, “Mr. Zhao, we’ve already checked. This Qimeng Studio was recently registered. The legal representative is Qin Feng, a very young man who previously had no reputation in the industry. Their office is in the Chuangxiang Building, a very small office.”
“Can a small office produce something like this?” Zhao Tianyu was clearly unconvinced. “Keep a close eye on them! I want to see what they’re up to! If they can really produce a game of the quality shown in the PV, then that’s not good news for us!”
A subtle glint of viciousness flashed across Zhao Tianyu’s eyes. In this dog-eat-dog gaming market, he wouldn’t allow anyone to threaten Sirius Entertainment’s position.
Qin Feng didn’t pay too much attention to the turmoil in the outside world. He knew that the real test was still to come.
The success of the PV and the surge in pre-orders only gave the game a good start. Ultimately, its success depends on the quality of the game itself.
As the game development continued, it soon entered a key plot node – the climax of the third chapter, which is when Mei Raiden is dying because her good friend Mei Hokushin (the setting of this world is slightly different from the original. Mei Hokushin is an ordinary person friend that Mei Raiden met at St. Freya Academy) is eroded by the Herrscher Core. In order to protect Kiana and others, Mei resolutely and actively absorbs the third Herrscher Core full of destructive power, and eventually becomes the “Hersher of Thunder”.
This plot is a very important turning point in the early stage of “Honkai Impact 3rd” and also a major change in the fate of the character Mei Raiden.
Qin Feng put a lot of effort into the production of this plot. He not only wanted to show the terrifying power of the Herrscher core, but also to portray Mei’s painful struggle in despair and her determination to sacrifice everything to protect the people important to her.
During the internal testing and dubbing of this plot, Mei Raiden once again felt an unprecedented strong impact.
When she saw her own game character on the screen, she let out painful roars because she could not control the violent Honkai energy in her body. Purple lightning raged around her, turning everything around her into scorched earth.
When she saw that Kiana, the person she wanted to protect the most, was seriously injured because of trying to stop her, lying in a pool of blood, dying.
That despair, that helplessness, that fear of losing control of her own power, and that deep remorse for hurting the most important person, were like countless sharp steel needles, piercing Mei’s heart.
Her tears flowed uncontrollably.
She seemed to have really become the Herrscher of Thunder struggling in the abyss of despair, feeling the heart-wrenching pain.
“No, no,” Mei’s voice trembled and she cried, “Kiana, I’m sorry, I’m sorry.”
At one point, she was even unable to continue dubbing work due to her severe emotional fluctuations.
Qin Feng looked at Meiyi, who was crying so hard, and felt sorry for her. He knew that this incident had had a huge impact on Meiyi.
He gently patted Mei’s shoulder and soothed her softly, “Mei, it’s okay, take your time. I know this plot is very heartbreaking, but it’s also part of the character’s growth. You need to convey this pain and struggle through your voice to the players, so that they can feel how you feel at the moment.”
Mei wiped her tears, took a deep breath, and tried hard to calm herself down.
She knew that Qin Feng was right.
She can’t escape.
She must face this pain and understand this fate.
It took a long time for Mei to adjust herself and walked into the recording studio again.
This time, her eyes were more determined and sad.
She poured all her emotions into those lines.
“If this is my destiny”
“Only by becoming a Herrscher can I protect you.”
“Then I am willing to bear this sin.”
“Wait for me, Kiana. I will definitely save you.”
Her voice was sometimes low and hoarse, full of despair and pain; sometimes it was filled with a hint of determination and madness, as if she was against the whole world.
When the last line was recorded and Mei walked out of the recording studio, her face was still pale, but there was an indescribable sense of relief and determination in her eyes.
She seemed to have reached some kind of reconciliation with the “Herrser of Thunder” who was born in pain.
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She began to understand that power itself is neither right nor wrong; the key lies in how to use it.
Even if she bears the fate of a Herrscher, she will use this power to protect everything she cherishes.
Qin Feng watched Mei’s transformation and nodded secretly in his heart. He knew that this gentle girl was growing up with the character in the game in a way he had never expected.
This core storyline of the Herrscher, which is full of tension and emotional conflict, will surely become one of the most touching and resonant chapters for players in the early stages of Honkai Impact 3rd.
The development of the game is still proceeding in a tense and orderly manner.
Everyone in Qimeng Studio is working towards a common goal.
They didn’t know that in the near future, the game they created with their own hands would bring about earth-shaking changes to the world.
And they themselves will also write their own legends through repeated challenges and growth.
The scene where Mei Raiden lost control of her emotions and burst into tears in the recording studio during the dubbing process made Qin Feng deeply realize that these employees “matched” by the system are not just tools. They possess souls and emotions that are highly similar to the game characters. They can resonate with and empathize with the heavy and sad plot points far more than ordinary people.
This is both an advantage and a challenge. The advantage is that they can interpret their characters with the most sincere emotions, giving them a vivid vitality. The challenge is that Qin Feng needs to be more careful when handling plots that may have a negative impact on them, and provide timely guidance and comfort.
Seeing Mei’s pale face and slightly trembling body, Qin Feng immediately paused the ongoing internal plot test. He knew that what Mei needed at this moment was not to continue working, but emotional comfort and understanding.
He gently supported Mei’s shoulders and led her to the lounge next to the studio. It was a relatively cozy place with soft sofas, some green plants, and a cute Homunculus doll—one that Bronya had found somewhere, claiming it could “improve work efficiency.”
Qin Feng asked Meiyi to sit on the sofa, then turned and went to the tea room and poured her a cup of warm water of suitable temperature.
“Drink some water and relax.” Qin Feng handed the cup of water to Meiyi, and his voice was as gentle as possible.
Mei took the cup, and the warmth from the cup’s walls, touched by her fingertips, calmed her heart, which had been beating wildly from excessive excitement, a little. She lowered her head, holding the cup with both hands, and tears still lingered on her long purple eyelashes, making her look pitiful.
The lounge fell silent for a moment, with only Mei’s slightly rapid breathing and the occasional sound of cars passing by outside the window.
Qin Feng didn’t rush to speak. He just sat quietly opposite Mei Yi, giving her enough time to calm down. He knew that sometimes, silent companionship was more powerful than any words.
After a long while, Mei’s emotions gradually calmed down. She raised her head, her beautiful purple eyes still tinged with redness and moisture, and her voice was a little hoarse: “Boss, I’m sorry, I lost my composure just now.”
Qin Feng smiled and shook his head, saying gently: “It’s okay, Meiyi. I know that the plot just now may be a little difficult for you to accept. The impact is too great.”
Mei heard this, and a hint of sadness flashed in her eyes. She bit her lower lip lightly and whispered, “Yes, yes. Seeing myself in the game hurt Kiana because I couldn’t control my power, that feeling was too painful. I’m even a little scared. If I really had that kind of power in real life, would I also…”
She didn’t continue, but Qin Feng understood what she meant. She was afraid that she would become like the Herrscher of Thunder in the game, hurting those close to her because of her uncontrollable power. This fear stemmed from her deep-seated kindness and her cherishment of her companions.
Qin Feng looked at Meiyi’s eyes, which were filled with anxiety and confusion, and felt a surge of pity in his heart. He knew that he had to untie the knot in her heart at this moment, otherwise, it would become a huge burden on her future work and psychology.
He leaned forward slightly, looking at Mei sincerely, and said slowly in a tone full of understanding and concern: “Mei, I understand how you feel. Any kind-hearted person would feel fear and resistance when faced with a force that could harm those they cherish.”
“But please believe me,” Qin Feng’s tone became firm, “In our story, the Herrscher of Thunder was not born simply to torture for the sake of torture, nor was it to show the loss of control and destruction of power.”
He paused, organizing his words, and continued, “A character’s growth is often accompanied by pain and sacrifice. Just like a butterfly emerging from its cocoon, it inevitably undergoes struggle and transformation. The birth of the Herrscher of Thunder is a crucial turning point in Mei’s fate, and it’s also the starting point for her to become stronger in the future and better protect those dear to her.”
“All the pain, confusion, and struggle she has gone through will not be in vain. These experiences will allow her to more deeply understand the meaning of strength, cherish those around her more, and strengthen her faith in the future.”
“Ultimately, everything she endures will become the source of her strength to protect those dear to her. She will learn to control that powerful force, so that it will no longer be a symbol of destruction, but a sharp sword of protection.”
Qin Feng’s voice was not loud, but every word was full of power and sincerity. His eyes were gentle and firm, as if he could see through Mei’s inner uneasiness and give her the warmest comfort.
He did not try to deny Mei’s pain, but interpreted the meaning of this plot from a more macro and positive perspective, and gave the character’s growth a deeper meaning.
Mei listened quietly to Qin Feng’s advice. Her eyes, which were originally filled with anxiety and resistance, were gradually replaced by another emotion.
It was an inexplicable sense of trust.
She looked at the young boss in front of her. He was obviously a few years younger than her, but his eyes were so deep, as if he could see through everything. His words were always so philosophical and so heartwarming.
He seemed to really understand the “Raiden Mei” in the game, her pain, and her mission.
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This feeling of being understood and recognized made the ice in Mei’s heart that was caused by the plot begin to melt quietly.
The resistance and fear she originally had towards the setting of “Herrser of Thunder” gradually dissipated after hearing Qin Feng’s words.
Instead, there is an understanding of the character’s fate and an urge to perfectly interpret this role.
If pain is the price of growth, then she is willing to bear it.
If becoming a Herrscher is for better protection, then she is willing to bear this fate.
Meiyi took a deep breath, raised her head, looked at Qin Feng firmly, and nodded solemnly: “Boss, I understand.”
Although her voice was still a little hoarse, it no longer had the trembling and confusion it had before. Instead, it was replaced by an unprecedented calmness and determination.
“I will try my best to play this role well. I will convey her inner pain, struggle, and ultimate enlightenment to every player through my voice.”
Seeing the renewed fighting spirit in Meiyi’s eyes, Qin Feng smiled with relief. He knew that his counseling had worked. The seeds of trust had quietly grown between them.
“I believe you can do it.” Qin Feng encouraged, “You are the perfect Raiden Mei.”
After successfully calming Mei’s emotions, Qin Feng also realized that as the game’s plot continued to deepen, similar situations might occur again. Especially for characters like Ji Zi and Fu Hua, who had more heavy and tragic experiences in the original work, he had to communicate and lay the groundwork in advance.
Development of the game itself is proceeding intensively and methodically. The plot framework for the first three chapters is essentially complete, and character voice acting is nearly complete. Thanks to the powerful system engine, game optimization and bug fixing are also progressing smoothly.
According to the current progress, the first small-scale internal closed test will be carried out in a while.
Before the closed beta test, Qin Feng decided to release another “big move” – a “tear-jerking nuclear bomb” that would be enough to detonate the emotions of players across the entire network and push the expectations for “Honkai Impact 3” to an unprecedented peak.
That is the PV edited version of the animated short film “The Last Lesson”.
“The Last Lesson” holds an irreplaceable place in the hearts of former “Honkai Impact 3” players. It is not only a well-made animated short, but also a classic story that has brought tears and touched countless players.
Himeko Murata, this mature woman who seems careless in her daily life but is extremely reliable at critical moments, this great teacher who uses her life to ignite hope for her students, in that desperate battle against the Herrscher of the Void, in order to buy precious time for Kiana and to inject the last tube of “God-killing Spear” serum that can kill the Herrscher into Kiana, she burned her own life and turned into the last ray of light to illuminate the darkness.
The line “This is the last lesson, Kiana, raise your head and turn this imperfect world into what you want it to be” has become an eternal pain in the hearts of countless players and one of the most representative classic lines in “Honkai Impact 3”.
Qin Feng is well aware of the immense destructive power of this plot. He believes that as long as this plot is presented in the form of a PV, even if it is just the tip of the iceberg, it will be enough to completely break the emotional defenses of all players who follow “Honkai Impact 3”.
He wants to use this PV to completely ignite the players’ long-accumulated emotions and push the expectations for the game to an unprecedented peak.
Of course, before producing and releasing this PV, Qin Feng must first communicate with someone.
That is, Wuliangta Jizi herself.
After all, she is the protagonist of this story, and she meets the “ending” of her game character in an extremely tragic way.
Qin Feng didn’t want Ji Zi to see the scene of his “sacrifice” through the PV without knowing it, as that might have a huge impact on her.
That afternoon, Qin Feng called Ji Zi to his office alone.
The blinds in the office were half-drawn, blocking some of the glaring sunlight and making the light inside appear soft and quiet.
Ji Zi walked into the office with a curious expression on her face: “Boss, you called me here mysteriously. Is there something important? Are you going to give me a raise?” She said half-jokingly, with a hint of her unique laziness and unrestrained tone.
Qin Feng gestured for Ji Zi to sit on the sofa opposite, and then personally poured her a cup of black tea.
“As for the salary increase, you will definitely get one once the game goes online and becomes profitable.” Qin Feng responded with a smile, and then his expression gradually became serious.
“Teacher Jizi,” Qin Feng carefully chose his words, trying to make his tone less abrupt, “Next, we are going to produce a new PV. This PV will focus on a very important plot point in your game.”
“Oh? My plot point?” Ji Zi raised her eyebrows and a hint of interest flashed in her eyes. “What kind of plot is it? Is it a handsome scene showing my bravery and fearlessness, killing everyone?” She picked up the black tea, took a sip, and a smile of anticipation appeared on the corner of her mouth.
Qin Feng looked at Ji Zi’s relaxed expression and couldn’t help but sigh in his heart. He knew that what he said next might make her stop laughing.
“Yes, there will be scenes of you fighting bravely.” Qin Feng nodded, then changed the subject, his tone becoming a little heavy, “But, Teacher Ji Zi, the ending of this story may not be so happy.”
The smile on Ji Zi’s face faltered slightly. She put down the teacup in her hand, a hint of doubt in her eyes: “Not very good? What does that mean?”
Qin Feng took a deep breath and decided not to beat around the bush. He knew that for someone as straightforward as Ji Zi, being honest might be a better approach.
“Teacher Jizi, in our game’s plot, the character you play, Muliangta Jizi, sacrifices herself in a battle against an extremely powerful enemy, the Herrscher of the Void, in order to protect Kiana and give humanity a glimmer of hope.”
When the four words “sacrifice oneself” came out of Qin Feng’s mouth clearly, the expression on Ji Zi’s face froze instantly.
Her eyes, which always held a hint of playfulness and laziness, were now wide open and filled with disbelief.
Chapter 22: Open World? This concept is too advanced! (Old version)
The air in the office seemed to be stagnant at this moment.
After several seconds, Ji Zi seemed to have found her voice again. Her tone was trembling and uncertain: “Old boss, what did you just say? I sacrificed myself?”
Qin Feng nodded silently without saying anything. He just showed Ji Zi a detailed storyboard of the plot of “The Last Lesson” that he had prepared long ago, as well as an internal preview PV clip, through the projection equipment in the office.
Ji Zi’s eyes subconsciously turned to the projection on the wall.
The PV opens with her wearing the bright red “True Crimson Knight Eclipse” armor and holding the huge “God’s Falling Sword Surtur”. Amidst collapsing buildings and flames, she is engaged in a desperate battle with a girl with long white hair, cold eyes, and a terrifying aura – the Herrscher of the Sky.
The battle scene was extremely fierce. Every collision between sword and energy produced a dazzling light and a deafening roar.
Looking at herself bravely and fearlessly fighting in the picture, Jizi’s eyes flashed with a hint of relief and pride. Yes, this was the attitude that Jizi Wuliangta should have. Even in the face of the most powerful enemy, she would never retreat.
However, as the plot progresses, the battle situation begins to become increasingly unfavorable to Ji Zi.
The power of the Herrscher of the Sky was too great, and Ji Zi’s attacks were easily dispelled time and time again, while she herself was gradually covered with wounds under the opponent’s violent attacks.
Her armor was damaged in many places, and blood was oozing from the wounds, staining her bright battle suit red.
But her eyes were still firm, still burning with the fire of indomitable will.
Ji Zi’s breathing became a little rapid without her noticing. She subconsciously clenched her fists, her nails digging deep into her palms, but she didn’t notice it at all.
She began to realize what Qin Feng meant by “not a very happy ending”.
The scene continues.
In a fierce attack, Ji Zi was severely injured by the Herrscher of the Sky and fell from a high altitude, hitting the ground hard, stirring up a cloud of dust.
Her life force was fading rapidly.
At this moment, Kiana rushed over, hugged the seriously injured Ji Zi tightly in her arms, and burst into tears.
“Aunt Jizi! Aunt Jizi! Wake up! Don’t leave me!” Kiana’s cry was full of despair and helplessness.
In the picture, Ji Zi used up her last bit of strength, raised her blood-stained hand, and gently stroked Kiana’s cheek. A weak and gentle smile appeared on her face.
She uttered the classic line with difficulty:
“This is the last lesson, Kiana.”
“Raise your head and turn this imperfect world into what you want it to be”
After saying this, Ji Zi’s arms fell weakly, and the light in her eyes gradually went out.
In Kiana’s arms, her body turned into golden light particles and slowly dissipated into the air.
Only Kiana’s heart-wrenching cries echoed in the ruins.
The PV picture is frozen at this moment.
The entire office fell into dead silence.
Jizi stared blankly at the last scene on the wall, watching herself disappearing with a smile in Kiana’s arms, her body trembling slightly.
Her eyes had turned red without her realizing it.
Crystal clear tears rolled in her eyes, and finally, they slid down her cheeks uncontrollably, drop by drop.
She reached out and covered her mouth, trying to suppress the sob that was about to burst out of her throat.
“Boss, am I going to sacrifice myself like this?” Her voice was nasal, trembling unconcealably, and filled with a hint of deep reluctance.
This was the first time she faced the “death” of her game character so directly.
Although she knew that this was just a game plot and was fictional, the impact and the sense of immersion made her feel palpitations and suffocation.
She seemed to have really experienced that tragic battle, really felt the powerlessness of life passing away, and really heard Kiana’s desperate cry.
This feeling is too real and too cruel.
Qin Feng looked at Ji Zi, who was about to cry, and felt a pang of pity in his heart. He knew that this plot would be a huge blow to anyone who put themselves in the role.
He picked up the tissue from the table and handed it to Jizi. His tone was heavy, but with a hint of unquestionable firmness: “Teacher Jizi, I know this is hard to accept.”
Ji Zi took the tissue and wiped the tears from her face carelessly, but did not say anything. She just looked at Qin Feng silently with her red eyes, waiting for his explanation.
“But in the story,” Qin Feng paused, his eyes becoming deep and serious, “your sacrifice is not meaningless. On the contrary, your sacrifice is the most important and most significant turning point in the entire story.”
“It was this ‘final lesson’ of yours that truly ignited the confused fire in Kiana’s heart, allowing her to understand the true meaning of battle. It allowed her to grow from a little girl who only knew how to escape and rely on others into a true warrior who dared to take responsibility and face her fate.”
“It was because of your sacrifice that Kiana was finally able to unleash her powerful strength, allowing her to find hope amidst despair. Ultimately, she defeated the powerful Herrscher of the Sky and saved the world from destruction.”
“So, Mr. Jizi, your sacrifice in this game was tragic, but even more so, great. You used your life to guide the lost lambs forward, and you used your blood to water the flowers of hope. Your spirit will forever live in Kiana’s heart, in the hearts of every player, and will be remembered by everyone.”
Qin Feng’s tone was sonorous and powerful, full of deep respect for the character of Ji Zi. He tried to make Ji Zi understand how noble and important her “death” was in the plot.
Ji Zi listened to Qin Feng’s words quietly. The sadness on her face did not completely disappear, but the unwillingness and confusion in her eyes seemed to have decreased a little.
She began to understand why Qin Feng arranged such a plot.
If her sacrifice can really bring about Kiana’s growth and world peace, then this sacrifice does not seem unacceptable.
Qin Feng looked at the change in Ji Zi’s expression and knew that his words had some effect.
Chapter 23: Anime Style? Will It Be Popular? (Old Version)
He paused, his tone suddenly softened, and his eyes were filled with a warm smile:
“Also, Mr. Jizi, please believe me, this is just a plot arrangement in the game.”
“In reality, in this small dream studio of ours, you will always be an indispensable and important member of our team.
You are the most experienced and most capable elder sister in our team.”
“I promise you, as long as Qimeng Studio is still around, as long as I, Qin Feng, am still around, I will never let you die young and with hatred like in the game.”
“I will show you a different, hopeful future that belongs to all of us.”
Qin Feng’s words were filled with an unquestionable commitment and strong self-confidence.
His eyes were clear and firm, as if they could dispel all the haze.
Ji Zi looked at Qin Feng’s young and powerful face, listened to his heartfelt promise, and the sadness and depression in her heart caused by the plot seemed to be quietly diluted by a warm stream at this moment.
After the tears, the corners of her mouth finally curled up into a faint but heartfelt smile.
“Boss,” Ji Zi’s voice was still a little hoarse, but it no longer trembled as before, “You really know how to talk.
I know he’s just trying to comfort me, but I actually feel a lot better.”
She took a deep breath, wiped the last tear from her face, and her eyes regained their usual calmness and freedom.
“Okay, I understand.
Since this is necessary for the plot, and since my ‘sacrifice’ can achieve such great significance, then I, Wuliangta Jizi, will reluctantly ‘die heroically’ in this game.”
There was a hint of self-mockery in her tone, but also a hint of relief.
“But, boss, you have to remember what you said today.”
Ji Zi stretched out a finger and gently tapped Qin Feng’s chest, with a sly smile in her eyes, “In reality, I want to live a good life and watch you make Qimeng Studio the most powerful game company in the world!”
“Of course.”
Qin Feng also laughed and said in a relaxed tone, “By then, you will be a veteran contributor to our Qimeng Studio. If you want any reward, just ask.”
A small disturbance caused by “spoilers” was finally resolved with Qin Feng’s gentle advice and solemn promise.
Although Ji Zi still feels a little sad and reluctant about her ending in the game, it is more of an understanding of the character’s fate and an expectation for the future.
She knew that Qin Feng was a man of his words.
He will work hard to fulfill the promises he made.
After gaining Ji Zi’s understanding and support, Qin Feng began to work on the final production of the PV editing version of “The Last Lesson”.
He controlled the length of the PV to about two minutes and selected the most essential and emotionally impactful clips.
From the desperate fight between Jizi and the Herrscher of the Sky, to her being seriously injured and dying, to her saying the classic “last lesson” to Kiana, and finally the tragic scene of her turning into light particles and dissipating in her arms
Every shot has been carefully selected and edited by Qin Feng, striving to bring out the tragic and tear-jerking effects of this plot to the extreme in the shortest time possible.
For the background music of the PV, Qin Feng also chose a very infectious piano piece called “Nightglow” which was specially composed for this plot in the previous life “Honkai Impact 3”.
The melodious and sad melody, like a tearful elegy, can instantly bring the audience’s emotions into it.
When the PV edited version of “The Last Lesson” was officially released on the entire network with the label of “tear warning”, the sensation it caused was even several times more intense than the previous “Reburn” and “Befall” combined!
If “Reburn” ignites the players’ fighting passion and “Befall” expands the players’ imagination of the worldview, then “The Last Lesson” is like a sharp knife, mercilessly and fiercely piercing the softest part of every viewer’s heart, instantly detonating everyone’s tear glands!
Within just a few minutes after the PV was released, the barrage and comment sections of major video websites were completely flooded with “tears” and “knives”.
“What the hell! What the hell! What the hell! What the hell is this?! I’m just bursting into tears!”
“No! Aunt Jizi! You can’t die! My sister Jizi!”
“Qin Feng! You have no heart! Why would you treat my Ji Zi like this? I’ll kill you!”
“Wow, wow, wow, I just wanted to watch a PV, why are you showing me this! Are my tears worthless?”
“‘This is the final lesson, Kiana. Lift your head and transform this imperfect world into what you desire.’ As soon as these words came out, I burst into tears! It’s so sharp! It’s so sharp!”
“Don’t go ahead! Take me with you! I’m already crying my eyes out! This PV has such a strong aftereffect!”
“I declare that Qimeng Studio will henceforth be called ‘Knife Factory’! We specialize in producing these tear gas bombs!”
“Even though I was stabbed silly, but why do I want to play this game even more! I must save Aunt Jizi in the game!”
“The one upstairs! Even if I know it’s a sea of fire and a mountain of swords, I’m still going to jump! For Himeko!”
Sad emotions spread rapidly on the Internet like a virus.
After watching the PV, countless players said that they were emotionally shocked and expressed their “broken defense” state on social media.
Related topics such as “#LastLesson#”, “#AuntJiziDon’tLeave#”, “#QinFengHasNoHeart#” quickly topped the hot search lists of major social platforms.
Many well-known game UP hosts and anchors could not control their emotions when watching the live broadcast of “The Last Lesson” PV, and burst into tears on the spot. Some even choked up and could not continue to comment.
This collective emotional resonance has formed a powerful wave of public opinion, pushing “Honkai Impact 3”, a game that has not yet been officially launched, to an unprecedented peak of attention.
Of course, there are also some rational players who, while feeling sad, began to seriously analyze the information revealed in the PV, speculating on the significance of Jizi’s sacrifice and the possible development of the subsequent plot.
Chapter 24: “Honkai Impact 3rd” Preview Trailer Released! (Old Version)
They gave high praise to the plot depth and character creation of “Honkai Impact 3”.
“Although it’s very harsh, I have to admit that the tension in this plot is too strong! Ji Zi’s sacrifice is absolutely a stroke of genius!”
“A gaming company that dares to kill off a popular character in a PV is either crazy or absolutely confident in its own storyline! I choose to believe the latter!”
“I can’t wait to see how Kiana grows after experiencing Aunt Himeko’s sacrifice! I’m definitely going to follow this game!”
Amidst the overwhelming discussions and emotional outbursts, the official pre-orders for “Honkai Impact 3” also experienced an unprecedented explosive growth.
Within just 24 hours after the release of the “Last Lesson” PV, the number of pre-orders for the game skyrocketed and directly broke through the 10 million mark!
Ten million!
This number is unprecedented in the history of game reservations in this world!
It created a new record that is almost impossible to replicate!
The entire gaming industry was shocked!
Countless game company bosses and practitioners showed expressions of disbelief when they saw this number.
They couldn’t understand how a little-known studio and an original game without any IP foundation could achieve this?
Is it possible to create such a terrifying miracle just by relying on a few well-made PVs?
They began to frantically study the publicity strategies of Dream Studio and analyze every detail of the “Honkai Impact 3” PV, trying to find the secret of success.
However, they will never be able to understand that what Qin Feng possesses is not only sophisticated production technology and clever publicity methods, but also classic stories that have been tested and emotionally accumulated by countless players in previous lives and are enough to touch the soul.
The success of “The Last Lesson” also made Qin Feng completely relieved.
He knew that before the game was officially launched, he had accumulated enough popularity and expectations for “Honkai Impact 3”.
Next, it depends on whether the quality of the game itself can bear this heavy expectation.
At this time, the interior of Qimeng Studio was caught in a complex and subtle atmosphere due to the huge success of the “Last Lesson” PV.
On the one hand, everyone is excited and proud that the PV has received such a huge response.
On the other hand, Jizi’s “sacrifice” in the game also made the studio members, especially Kiana, Mei and others who spent every day with her, feel an indescribable sadness and reluctance.
They looked at the comments online from players crying for Ji Zi, and their hearts were filled with complicated emotions.
They began to understand more deeply that what they were participating in producing was not just an ordinary game.
It is more like a living world that carries the emotions and expectations of countless people.
And they, as one of the “creators” of this world, shoulder great responsibilities.
They must work harder to make this world more perfect so as not to disappoint the love and expectations of so many people.
In particular, we must not let down Teacher Ji Zi’s tragic “sacrifice” in the game.
The huge wave that the PV edited version of “The Last Lesson” caused on the Internet not only made the players outside cry their hearts out, but also made the members inside the Qimeng Studio once again deeply feel the heavy weight of this plot.
Especially Alicia, the “Pink Fairy Miss?” who always has a sweet smile and seems to be optimistic and curious about everything. After watching the PV of “The Last Lesson” in its entirety and Qin Feng’s detailed interpretation of this plot, she rarely put away her usual relaxed and playful expression.
Her face no longer had the cunning and lively look of the past, but was replaced by a faint but lingering sadness.
Her pink eyes, as if filled with starlight, were now sparkling with a complex and deep light.
There is sympathy for the fate of the character Ji Zi, there is regret for this tragic sacrifice, and there is also an indescribable touch of this ultimate tragic aesthetic.
She sighed softly, a sigh as light as a feather, yet with a barely perceptible heaviness.
She walked with light steps to Ji Zi’s side.
At this moment, although Ji Zi has accepted her “ending” in the game, there is still a hint of sadness between her brows.
Alicia stretched out her slender white hand and gently held Jizi’s slightly cold hand. She said in an unusually gentle, yet solemn tone, “Jizi…”
Her voice was no longer the usual sweet voice with a hint of teasing and mischief, but was filled with genuine understanding and empathy.
“Although this ending is truly cruel and heartbreaking,” Alicia’s gaze once again turned to the image on the screen that was frozen at the moment Ji Zi disappeared, her eyes filled with complex emotions, “But, this is truly an impressive and even heart-shaking performance.”
She paused, turned back, and looked at Jizi, her beautiful pink eyes sparkling with sincerity: “Your character, Wuliangta Jizi, in the last moment of her life, burned everything she had and shone the most dazzling and brilliant light.
The determination and tenderness of someone willing to sacrifice everything to protect someone important is truly moving.”
Alicia’s words were like spring rain, nourishing Jizi’s slightly depressed heart.
She knew that what Alicia said was not just consolation, but a heartfelt recognition and appreciation of this tragic aesthetic.
Ji Zi forced a slightly bitter smile, nodded slightly, and shook Alicia’s hand in return to indicate that she was fine.
She knew that Qin Feng had succeeded.
He successfully captured everyone’s hearts with this PV and this tragic plot, and also successfully pushed the game “Honkai Impact 3” to an unprecedented level of expectations.
Although she, Himeko Murata, met “death” in the game, her character also gained eternal life and was remembered and loved by countless players.
In a sense, this may be a different kind of “perfection”.
As the PV of “The Last Lesson” continues to ferment and players’ expectations are growing, all members of Qimeng Studio have invested in the final sprint before the game goes online.
Chapter 25: “The Last Lesson” first cut, Ji Zi bursts into tears. (Old version)
They tested the game over and over again, fixed bugs, optimized performance, and polished every detail, striving to present a perfect answer to all the eagerly awaited players on the day the public beta begins.
Time passes quietly in the tense and busy atmosphere.
Finally, under the attention of everyone, the agreed day arrived.
“Honkai Impact 3” – this game, which carries Qin Feng’s countless efforts and dreams, and also embodies the hard work of all members of Qimeng Studio, has officially started its global simultaneous public beta!
The moment the public beta was launched, it was like an invisible command that resounded throughout the entire online world.
Countless players who had been waiting in front of their computers and mobile phones poured into the “Honkai Impact 3” server like a tide.
The moment the server was opened, the number of online users skyrocketed at a speed visible to the naked eye!
One hundred thousand!
Five hundred thousand!
One million!
Two million!
This number is still growing at an astonishing rate!
Qin Feng, Bronya, and several other members of the studio who were temporarily hired to provide technical support were all staring nervously at the data on the backend server, with beads of sweat oozing from their foreheads.
Although they had expanded and optimized the server’s carrying capacity several times based on the astonishing number of reservations before the public beta, they obviously underestimated the enthusiasm of the players!
“Warning! Server 1 load has reached 95%!”
“Warning! Server 2 load has reached 98%!”
“Warning! Connection timeout has occurred on server number three!”
The background monitoring system kept emitting shrill alarms, making the atmosphere in the entire studio extremely tense.
“Bronya! Start the backup server group immediately! At the same time, open the queuing system to divert traffic!” Qin Feng made a prompt decision and gave the order in a deep voice.
Although his expression was serious, there was a flicker of irrepressible excitement in his eyes.
The servers are overwhelmed, which is a “happy trouble” for any newly launched game.
“I understand!” A rare trace of solemnity appeared on Bronya’s pretty face, which was always expressionless.
Her slender white fingers tapped quickly on the keyboard, commands were quickly entered, the backup server group was urgently activated, and the queuing system began to effectively guide the influx of players.
After some hectic emergency handling, the pressure on the server was finally relieved to a certain extent. Although it was still operating at high load, at least it did not completely collapse.
Those players who managed to squeeze into the game, after a short wait in line, were immediately attracted and shocked by the game quality of “Honkai Impact 3”, which far exceeded the average level of this era!
The first thing that catches your eye is the stunning 3D cartoon rendering.
Unlike the rough pixel style or simple 2D textures of the world’s mainstream games, “Honkai Impact 3” uses advanced cartoon rendering technology to perfectly combine the exquisiteness of 3D models with the aesthetic style of 2D animation.
The character models in the game, whether it is Kiana’s playful cuteness, Mei’s gentleness and elegance, or Bronya’s petiteness and exquisiteness, are all made lifelike and full of details.
The texture of their clothes is clearly visible, their hair flutters gently in the breeze, and their eyes are lively and full of spirit, as if they are really beautiful girls who walked out of the two-dimensional world.
The game’s scenes are also impressive.
Whether it is the dilapidated and desolate ruins of Changkong City or the European-style buildings of St. Freya Academy, they all demonstrate extremely high artistic standards and detailed depictions.
The use of light and shadow effects is also just right, creating a strong sense of atmosphere.
“Holy crap! This graphics is too awesome! Is this really the level of a Chinese game?”
“I cried! The modeling accuracy and cartoon rendering are simply better than any other game I’ve ever played!”
“My mom asked me why I was playing games on my knees! I love this scene!”
The visual impact of the opening alone made countless players express their sincere admiration.
Then, when players began to actually control the characters and experience the game’s combat system, they were even more conquered by the refreshing feeling of the punches hitting the flesh!
The core combat gameplay of “Honkai Impact 3” is the result of Qin Feng’s extensive optimization and innovation based on his previous ACT game.
The game uses a virtual joystick plus button operation method, which is simple and easy to use, but full of operational depth.
Players can control the characters to flexibly dodge, jump, perform normal attacks and branch attacks.
Different characters have completely different weapons and skill modules, and their combat styles are also unique.
Kiana’s gun fighting skills are agile and elegant. She can move freely in the hail of bullets and perform gorgeous combos.
Mei’s sword strikes are swift and sharp. Every swing of the sword carries the force of thunder and lightning, capable of causing devastating damage to the enemy.
Bronya’s heavily armored bunny can carry out long-range fire suppression and release various high-tech weapons for range attacks.
The most distinctive features of the game are the “Extreme Dodge” and “QTE” systems.
When the player dodges at the moment of the enemy’s attack, it can trigger “Extreme Dodge” and enter a short “time and space break” state. At this time, the enemy’s movement slows down, and the player can take the opportunity to launch a fierce counterattack.
When specific conditions are met, you can also trigger “QTE” skills, switch other characters onto the field, and release powerful coordinated attacks.
This smooth and strategic combat experience makes players scream with excitement!
“This hit feels so good! Every attack feels like it hits flesh!”
“The ultimate dodge is awesome! The feeling of time and space being torn apart is amazing!”
“The QTE system is highly praised! Character switching and combos are so smooth!”
“I declare that this game’s combat system is the highest of all the mobile games I’ve ever played!”
In addition to the stunning graphics and exhilarating battles, what makes players even more immersed in the game is the story that is full of suspense and tension from the very beginning.
From Kiana’s awakening in the ruins of Changkong City, knowing nothing about her life experience, to her fateful encounter with Raiden Mei and Bronya Zajicek, to her entry into St. Freya Academy and the beginning of her training to become a qualified Valkyrie, to the subsequent outbreak of the Third Honkai Incident that swept across the entire city.
Chapter 26: Kiana: Sister Jizi… Wuwuwu… (Old Version)
The plot of each chapter tightly grasps the player’s heart.
Qin Feng’s meticulously written plot text, coupled with the perfect BGM and the characters’ wonderful dubbing, makes players feel as if they are really in that world full of dangers but also hope and bonds.
They followed the footsteps of the protagonists, laughed together, fought together, and experienced various challenges and growth together.
They were moved by Kiana’s optimism and strength, impressed by Mei’s gentleness and kindness, and smiled at Bronya’s calmness and sharp tongue.
They also mourned the innocent lives lost in the collapse and were worried about the heavy mission the Valkyries carried.
“This plot is so great! The beginning is so high-energy! I can’t stop watching it!”
“Kiana is so cute! Mei’s wife is so gentle! Bronya is so cute too! I want them all!”
“Wow, the plot in Changkong City is a bit cruel, but the encounter between the protagonists is so beautiful!”
“Everyday life at St. Freya’s Academy is so interesting! Principal Theresa is the cutest in the world!”
“The third Houkai has broken out! So tense! The protagonists must survive!”
The enthusiasm of the players, like a prairie fire, burns brightly in the world of “Honkai Impact 3”.
On this day, the name of Qimeng Studio, like the rising sun, resounded throughout the entire gaming circle and even the broader Internet world.
Countless media reports, countless player discussions, countless live broadcasts and videos all revolve around this phenomenal game that suddenly appeared out of nowhere.
“The light of domestic games!”
“Redefining the quality of mobile games!”
“Qimeng Studio, a game company worthy of respect!”
Various words of praise are heard everywhere.
Qin Feng and his Qimeng Studio, with their groundbreaking work “Honkai Impact 3”, truly became gods in one battle!
When the public beta was launched, players were enthusiastic and the internal members of Qimeng Studio were also busy.
In addition to cooperating with Qin Feng and Bronya to deal with some server and technical emergencies, they also entered the game as soon as possible, wanting to personally experience the results of their participation in the production and the fate of the characters they played.
Wuliangta Jizi is naturally no exception.
With a somewhat complicated and expectant mood, she created her own game account, starting from the first chapter, step by step, experiencing the gaming life of “Wulianta Jizi”.
When she controlled her character, met Kiana, Mei, and Bronya in the ruins of Changkong City, brought them back to St. Freya Academy, and became their teacher and guide, her heart was filled with satisfaction and pride as a teacher.
When she saw Kiana being scolded by her for being naughty in the academy, Mei preparing delicious meals for everyone, and Bronya being addicted to games, a gentle smile would unconsciously appear at the corner of her mouth.
These vivid daily lives made her feel as if she had truly become part of this vibrant collective.
When the plot progressed to the chapter “The Last Lesson”, Ji Zi’s mood became heavy again.
She knew what would happen next.
She controlled her own role, step by step, towards the already destined, tragic ending.
She fought a desperate battle with the Herrscher of the Sky, unleashing her most powerful skills and being covered in wounds while trying to protect the students behind her.
When she heard herself speaking the lines she had memorized in the game with her hoarse but firm voice, when she saw Kiana crying bitterly in her arms in the CG animation, while she smiled and turned into light particles and dissipated,
Even though she already knew all this in advance, and even though she had dubbed all the lines herself, Ji Zi’s eyes still became moist uncontrollably.
An indescribable feeling of sadness and throbbing once again surged into her heart.
But this time, unlike the shock, resentment and sadness she felt when she saw PV in the office before, she felt more understanding, relief, and even a little pride in her heart.
She finally understood deeply what Qin Feng meant by “the meaning of sacrifice.”
She understood why her character had to “exit” in this way.
Because her sacrifice ignited hope and illuminated the future.
Her “last lesson” not only contributed to Kiana’s growth, but also touched countless players.
It is a great honor for her to be able to create such a character that is loved and remembered by so many players and to be able to participate in such a great work.
Ji Zi silently wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, and was full of admiration for Qin Feng’s talent and ability to control the plot.
This young boss not only possesses game production concepts that are far beyond ordinary people, but also has a delicate mind that can see into people’s hearts and trigger emotional resonance.
She began to sincerely admire the young man who led them to create miracles.
The popularity of “Honkai Impact 3” has completely exceeded everyone’s expectations.
Not only did it top the download and best-selling charts in major domestic app stores, breaking a series of jaw-dropping records, it also achieved remarkable results in overseas markets, sparking widespread discussion and pursuit.
For a time, “Honkai Impact 3” and “Qimeng Studio” became the hottest terms in the global gaming circle.
Qin Feng and his originally unknown small workshop became famous overnight thanks to a game!
Various invitations for business cooperation came to Qimeng Studio like snowflakes.
Some are seeking investment, some want to be agents for overseas distribution, some hope to carry out IP linkage, and there are even some large game companies that directly offer sky-high prices to acquire Qimeng Studio.
But Qin Feng declined them all.
He knew that the journey of Qimeng Studio had just begun.
The success of “Honkai Impact 3” is just a starting point, and he still has bigger goals to achieve.
At this time, Qin Feng also officially fulfilled his previous promise.
He found Alicia who was enjoying the game with great interest, and occasionally exclaimed in surprise and laughed.
“Aili,” Qin Feng said with a smile, “Our game now seems to be a preliminary success.
So, regarding the invitation I extended to you earlier.”
Chapter 27 Player’s First Experience: The Ultimate Impact of Honkai Impact 3! (Old Version)
Upon hearing this, Alysia stopped the game in her hand, turned her head, and looked at Qin Feng with her pink eyes sparkling with stars. A sweet and sly smile appeared on her face: “Boss, are you talking about being the official spokesperson for “Honkai Impact 3″?”
Qin Feng nodded: “Yes.
I formally invite you, Alysia, to become our official spokesperson for Honkai Impact 3rd.
Are you willing?”
Alicia blinked her eyes that seemed to speak, and a charming arc appeared at the corner of her mouth. Her voice was as sweet as the sound of nature: “Oh my, the boss has such a formal invitation, how can Ai Li refuse it~”
She stretched out her slender fingers, gently tapped her cheek, and revealed a playful expression: “However, being a spokesperson is very hard work, boss, you have to reward Ai Li well.”
“That’s natural.”
Qin Feng smiled and said, “As long as you are willing, you can set any conditions.”
“Hmph~” Alicia hummed with pleasure, then stood up, bowed slightly, and performed an elegant lady’s salute, her voice full of anticipation and joy: “Well, boss, Alicia is very honored to be the official spokesperson for Honkai Impact 3rd.
Please give me more advice~”
Just like that, Alicia, the “Pink Fairy Miss?”, officially became the official spokesperson for “Honkai Impact 3rd”.
As soon as the news was announced, it immediately triggered a new round of carnival among the player community.
After all, Alicia’s image in the game has already captured the hearts of countless players with her impeccable beauty and unique charm.
It is everyone’s expectation that she will be the spokesperson.
Soon, a series of exquisite promotional posters and endorsement videos featuring Alicia herself were produced and released on major platforms.
In the promotional poster, Alicia is wearing the gorgeous “Pink Fairy Lady” dress from the game, surrounded by dreamy flowers and stars. Her smile is sweet and healing, and her eyes are full of love and tenderness for the world.
Each poster is as exquisite as a work of art and pleasing to the eye.
The exclusive endorsement promotional video tailored for Alicia fully demonstrates her charm.
The promotional video is extremely well-made and full of fantasy and romance.
In the film, Alicia is wearing a gorgeous dress with layers of layers that looks like a blooming rose. She walks barefoot on the grass full of unknown flowers and dances under the night sky twinkling with stars.
Her every movement and every look is filled with indescribable charm, as if she is really a fairy who has come to the mortal world, so beautiful that it seems unreal.
When the camera gave her a close-up, Alicia tilted her head slightly, her pair of pink eyes sparkling with stars, gently gazing at the audience in front of the screen, and she slowly said in her sweet and infectious voice:
“Hey, hello, nice to meet you, Traveler, and to all the captains who have always supported Honkai Impact 3rd~”
“I’m Alicia, the Herrscher of Humanity, and everyone’s favorite pink fairy lady~”
Her voice, like the warmest spring breeze, blows through everyone’s heart, making people involuntarily intoxicated by it.
“They all say this is an imperfect world, full of sadness and regret.”
“But, Ellie believes that even in the deepest darkness, there will always be something beautiful shining brightly~”
“For example, the first ray of warm sunshine in the morning, the fragrance of earth in the air after the rain, an encouraging smile between friends, and the determination to protect those who are important to you.”
“These are all beautiful things that are worth cherishing and protecting~”
Alicia always has that signature sweet and sincere smile on her face.
Her eyes were filled with the purest love and kindness for the world.
“So, in this imperfect world, there are always some beautiful things worth fighting for, right?”
She extended her slender white hand to the audience in front of the screen and issued the most sincere invitation:
“Come, join me and join the world of Honkai Impact 3.”
“Here, you will meet many companions who, like you, are brave, kind, and constantly working hard to protect beauty.”
“Let us fight together for all the good in the world~”
At the end of the promotional video, there is Alysia’s breathtakingly beautiful smile and the classic line that has been deeply rooted in people’s hearts – “Fight for all the beauty in the world!”
This promotional video, which is full of dreamy colors and healing power, quickly became popular on the entire Internet as soon as it was broadcast, thanks to Alicia’s impeccable appearance and otherworldly charm, as well as that very contagious classic line!
Countless passers-by who had only heard of “Honkai Impact 3” or were simply attracted by the PV, after seeing this promotional video of Alicia, said that they were “moved to tears by the beauty”, “healed”, and “completely conquered”.
“Oh my god! Who is this young lady?! She’s so beautiful! She’s like a fairy descending to earth!”
“‘Miss Pink Fairy?’? That title suits her so well! I declare her my new goddess!”
“‘Fight for all the good in the world’! These words are so powerful! I’m so moved!”
“No, no! I have to download Honkai Impact 3! I just want to see this pink fairy lady in the game!”
“Just for this spokesperson, I’m determined to play this game!”
At this moment, Alicia’s personal charm demonstrated unparalleled commercial value and breaking circle effect.
Countless passers-by players were attracted by her beauty and the powerful slogan, and downloaded the game one after another, wanting to witness the charm of this “Pink Fairy Miss?” with their own eyes, and also wanting to experience the touching and passionate feeling of “fighting for beauty” for themselves.
The number of players of “Honkai Impact 3” has once again ushered in a new wave of growth.
And thanks to this successful endorsement, Alicia has become a household name in the world as a “virtual idol”. Her name and image resounded through the sky, bringing beauty and longing to countless people.
Qin Feng looked at all this and a relieved smile appeared on his face.
He knew that Alicia’s charm was far more than just this.
In the days to come, this “Miss Pink Fairy?” will shine even brighter and more amazingly inside and outside the world of “Honkai Impact 3rd”.
Chapter 28 “The Last Lesson” is online, and all players on the network are in a state of panic! (Old version)
After Alysia became the official spokesperson for Honkai Impact 3rd, the publicity campaign of Dream Studio entered a new stage.
Qin Feng personally planned a series of promotional activities for Ailishia, including shooting exquisite promotional posters, recording dreamy endorsement short films, and participating in some online interactive interviews.
During the preparation and implementation of these activities, Qin Feng’s contact with Alicia became increasingly frequent and in-depth.
When shooting promotional posters, Qin Feng will be present in person to communicate every detail with the photographer and stylist.
He would patiently explain to Alicia the theme of the shoot and the emotions he wanted to express, guiding her to display the posture and expression that best suited her “Miss Pink Fairy” temperament.
Sometimes, in order to capture a perfect shot, Alicia may need to repeat a simple action dozens of times.
But she never complained and always maintained a sweet smile and a professional attitude.
During the breaks in filming, Qin Feng would considerately offer her a glass of warm water or tell some light-hearted jokes to relieve her fatigue.
When recording the endorsement video, Qin Feng transformed himself into a “director”, personally controlling the camera movement, lighting and atmosphere of each shot.
He would patiently explain to Alysia the tone of the lines and the control of emotions, striving to convey the core slogan “Fight for all the beauty in the world” in the most touching way through Alysia’s voice and performance.
Ai Lishiya also admires Qin Feng’s professional ability and dedication.
She discovered that this “boss” who looked a few years younger than herself was not only a successful game producer, but also an artist with a deep understanding of aesthetics and keen insight into emotions.
He can always accurately capture the most touching point, whether it is the composition of the picture, the artistic conception of the lines, or the expression of emotions, all are handled just right and are admirable.
At work, the two showed amazing tacit understanding.
With just a look or a gesture from Qin Feng, Alicia could often understand what he meant and express his ideas perfectly.
And some of the impromptu ideas that Alicia occasionally comes up with about styling or lines often bring Qin Feng unexpected surprises and inspiration.
This tacit cooperation made the entire process of producing promotional materials extremely smooth and efficient.
Outside of work, their private communication has become increasingly relaxed and enjoyable.
They will discuss the future development direction of the game together, and Alicia will put forward many interesting ideas and suggestions from the perspective of a “player” and “spokesperson”.
They also talk about life and dreams.
Qin Feng will share with Alicia some of his experiences and thoughts about the cultural and entertainment industry in his previous life, and Alicia will use her unique, poetic and philosophical language to describe to Qin Feng the “world full of beauty” in her eyes.
During these relaxed and enjoyable exchanges, the understanding between each other continued to deepen, and the favorability also quietly increased unknowingly.
Alicia found that she admired the young boss in front of her more and more.
He not only possesses talent and courage far beyond his peers, but also has a gentle and tenacious heart.
She sincerely admired his rigorous approach to work and his sincerity towards his partners.
She began to wonder how many amazing ideas and concepts were hidden in this young man’s mind, and what unknown stories were hidden behind his deep eyes.
Since when, in addition to the initial curiosity and exploration, there was now a glimmer of “appreciation” and “trust” in Alicia’s eyes when she looked at Qin Feng.
The light was like the morning light of early spring, warm and bright, with a subtle, hazy feeling of goodwill.
Qin Feng also has deep admiration and love for this “Miss Pink Fairy?” who always brings happiness and surprises to those around her.
He knew that Alicia was not only a perfect spokesperson, but also an indispensable partner in his career and the most beautiful scenery on the road to his dreams.
This subtle emotion, like the spring rain, silently nourishes the hearts of the two, waiting to quietly bloom into gorgeous flowers at some moment in the future.
While Alicia’s endorsement and publicity campaign is in full swing, attracting a large number of new players to “Honkai Impact 3”, the content update of the game itself has never stopped.
With the continuous iteration of game versions, the main storyline of “Honkai Impact 3” is also moving forward step by step, showing players a more grand and complex worldview, as well as more profound and moving character stories.
After successfully launching the early plot centered around Kiana, Mei, Bronya, and Himeko, Qin Feng turned his attention to another character who is extremely popular among players – Fu Hua.
This Chiyuan Immortal, who has protected China for thousands of years and experienced many vicissitudes of life, but always adhered to her beliefs, has so many stories and emotions worth exploring.
Qin Feng personally took charge of the launch of a new story chapter with Fu Hua as the protagonist – “Meteor in the Sky”.
This plot brings the timeline back to a few years ago, telling the story of Fu Hua’s heroic deeds as the “Captain of the Fifth Squad of the Valkyrie Corps” in fighting against large-scale destruction in Tiankong City and protecting innocent people.
More importantly, this plot focuses on the deep and touching friendship between Fu Hua and Cheng Lixue, one of the most important friends in her life.
Cheng Lixue, an equally outstanding Valkyrie, is one of the few partners of Fu Hua in the Tianming organization who can truly understand her, trust her, and fight alongside her.
The relationship between them goes beyond ordinary comradeship and is more like a kind of soul-to-soul understanding and appreciation.
However, in this tragic battle to defend Tianqiong City, in order to protect Fu Hua and enable her to continue to fulfill her mission of protecting China, Cheng Lixue finally chose to sacrifice himself and used his life to block the fatal blow for Fu Hua.
This plot is full of tragedy and sacrifice, as well as friendship and protection.
When Fu Hua personally experienced this home story in the studio, even her calm heart, which had long been accustomed to life and death, could not help but ripple.
She controlled herself in the game, traveling through the war-torn Sky City, repelling the surging Honkai beasts time and time again, using her own flesh and blood to build an indestructible line of defense for the people behind her.
Chapter 29 “Sister Jizi, Don’t Go!” (Old Version)
She saw herself and Cheng Lixue fighting side by side, cooperating with each other in perfect harmony.
One of them is as steady as a mountain, the other as agile as the wind. They complement each other on the battlefield and are invincible.
She also heard Cheng Lixue’s heartfelt concern and encouragement for her.
“Fu Hua, you always carry everything on your shoulders, it’s so tiring.
Sometimes, try to rely on us.”
“Fu Hua, your belief is my belief.
No matter what happens in the future, I will always support you.”
These warm words, like a trickle of water, quietly seeped into Fu Hua’s heart that had been frozen for a thousand years.
When the plot progresses to the moment when Cheng Lixue resolutely stands in front of himself to protect himself and is pierced through the body by a powerful enemy,
Fu Hua’s breathing suddenly stopped.
Her fingers trembled slightly as she operated the handle.
On the screen, Cheng Lixue had a relieved smile on his face. With his last bit of strength, he said those farewell words to her:
“It’s great that Fu Hua can be your friend”
“Promise me you will live well”
Then, Cheng Lixue’s body gradually lost its temperature in Fu Hua’s arms.
Even someone like Fu Hua, who had seen life and death and experienced countless betrayals and losses, couldn’t help but feel tears in her eyes when she saw this scene.
An indescribable bitterness and pain quietly spread from the depths of her heart.
She thought of her long and lonely mission of guardianship.
For thousands of years, she has been silently enduring and carrying everything alone.
She has lost too many friends and companions, and her heart has long become as hard as iron.
She thought she would no longer feel sad for anyone’s departure.
But at this moment, Cheng Lixue’s sacrifice was like a key that opened the floodgates of her long-closed emotions.
She began to understand that protection is not just a one-person battle.
The bond of companions and the power of friendship are also important sources of support for her to move forward.
She also began to reflect on whether her lonely persistence for thousands of years was really the only and correct path?
Perhaps, it is not a bad thing to occasionally let go of some burdens, try to trust others, and try to establish a deeper emotional connection with others.
When the “Sky Meteor” plot was officially launched in the game, it immediately caused a strong response among the player community.
Countless players were moved by Fu Hua’s tenacity and loneliness, and shed tears for the deep and tragic friendship between her and Cheng Lixue.
“Wow, wow, how miserable is Immortal Fu Hua! He has protected Shenzhou for thousands of years, yet he has to endure so many separations and deaths!”
“Cheng Lixue! My Cheng Lixue! Why do you treat her like this? She just wants to be friends with Fu Hua for life!”
“The knife-wielding tactics in this plot are no less brutal than those in ‘The Last Lesson’! Qin Feng, you old thief, give me back my tears!”
“Although it’s very sad, this plot also makes me like the Immortal Fu Hua even more! She is truly a great and respectable guardian!”
“Fairy Fu Hua, don’t carry it all on your own anymore! You still have us captains!”
Players’ love and understanding for the character Fu Hua has also reached a new level.
After experiencing the baptism of this plot, Fu Hua herself also underwent some subtle changes in her heart.
The look she gave the other members of the studio seemed to have a subtle softness and warmth.
She began to try to participate more in everyone’s daily communication and interaction, and was no longer silent and aloof as before.
Perhaps, as Qin Feng said, games are not just entertainment, they can also subtly change a person’s mind.
After Fu Hua’s “Sky Meteor” chapter earned enough tears from players, Qin Feng did not stop his “sword-striking” or rather, his pace of advancing the plot.
Then, he tailored a highlight moment for another core character, Bronya Zajicek.
That is the PV of the animated short film “Cyberangel”.
This plot also has extremely high popularity and important status in the original work of “Honkai Impact 3”.
It tells the story of how Bronya, in order to rescue her most important partner, Seele-Fleur, from the dangerous Quantum Sea, sacrificed everything she had and even faced the danger of losing her consciousness.
Finally, with the help and guidance of the former “Herrser of Reason” Walter Young, Bronya successfully inherited the core of the Herrscher of Reason and returned with a new attitude – “Herrser of Reason·Key of Truth”!
This plot not only shows the deep bond between Bronya and Seele that transcends life and death, but also allows the character of Bronya to complete a gorgeous transformation after going through numerous tests and become a true “Ruster of Reason”.
Qin Feng knew very well that this plot was of milestone significance for the shaping of the character of Bronya and the expansion of the entire world view of “Honkai Impact 3”.
Therefore, when making the “Cyberangel” PV, he invested more energy and resources than ever before.
The PV images are full of cool technology and futuristic atmosphere.
The bizarre and unpredictable scene of the quantum sea was perfectly presented.
Bronya trudged through the quantum sea, searching for Seele. Her eyes were firm and persistent, and she never flinched even in the face of great danger.
When she chose to sacrifice herself and use her body as a “container” to protect Seele’s consciousness from being swallowed by the quantum sea, her determination to give everything for her partner was moving.
The climax of the PV is the scene where Bronya successfully awakens as the Herrscher of Reason under the guidance of Walter Young.
Her originally petite body was wrapped in dazzling blue light.
Her long silver-gray hair swayed without wind under the stimulation of energy.
Behind her, a huge shadow of a “heavy-armored bunny” appeared, composed of countless data streams and energy blocks.
In her hand appeared a weapon with a peculiar shape, full of technology and mystery – the “Key of Truth”.
When the light faded, a brand new Bronya, full of strength and confidence, appeared in the center of the picture.
She rode on a “heavy-armored bunny” made of energy, her eyes firm and sharp, and in her characteristic flat tone, devoid of any emotional ups and downs yet full of power, she slowly uttered the classic line:
Chapter 30 “The sword is stupid, my Jizi!” (Old version)
“Reason…Rebuild!”
Following this declaration, the Key of Truth in her hand burst into brilliant light, and everything around her was analyzed and reconstructed under her will!
The whole scene was so handsome that it was beyond the sky!
When Bronya saw her own highlight PV for the first time inside the studio, even under her unchanging, doll-like calm expression, she couldn’t help but flash a hint of barely perceptible excitement and pride.
Her fingers curled slightly when she saw herself transformed into the Herrscher of Reason and shouted the words “Rebuild!”
In her heart, there seemed to be a long-suppressed desire for power and expectation for the future, which was quietly ignited at this moment.
She thought of Xier, the sister who always needed her protection but also cherished her so much.
If becoming the Ruler of Reason could give her greater power and allow her to better protect Xier, then she would be willing to shoulder this responsibility and meet this challenge.
As soon as the Cyberangel PV was released, it once again set off a wave of enthusiasm among the player community with its extremely cool sense of technology, smooth and explosive fighting scenes, and the stunning appearance of Bronya after she transformed into the Herrscher of Reason!
It is especially popular among “tech geek” players who love science fiction themes, mecha elements, and various high-tech settings!
“Holy crap! Holy crap! Holy crap! What the hell is this PV?! The banya is so handsome!”
“Hersher of Reason! This is so cool! A magical girl (crossed out) Herrscher riding a motorcycle (heavy-armored bunny)! I love it!”
“‘Rebuild!’ This line is so exciting! I can already imagine Ban Ya using this ability to crush all enemies!”
“This is a true next-generation game PV! The technology and special effects are miles ahead of other games!”
“God Qin is awesome! Qimeng Studio is awesome! Please, please implement the Herrscher of Reason into the game as soon as possible! I can’t wait to get my hands on it!”
The comment section was once again flooded with praise and compliments.
The powerful ability of the “Herrser of Reason” to analyze and reconstruct everything shown in the PV also makes players full of infinite imagination and expectations about its actual strength and specific gameplay in the game.
The reputation and popularity of “Honkai Impact 3rd” have once again reached a new peak because of this high-quality animated short PV.
During the production of the “Cyberangel” PV, the communication and interaction between Qin Feng and Bronya became more in-depth and frequent.
After all, this PV involves a lot of future technology, quantum physics, and the unimaginable ability setting of the “Rule of Law”.
Although Qin Feng has the memories of his previous life as a blueprint, he still needs to communicate and discuss repeatedly with Bronya, the “technical person in charge”, on the specific details and technical implementation.
Bronya was surprised to find that Qin Feng, the boss who looked more like a “liberal arts student”, actually had such a deep and unique understanding of these extremely professional and even somewhat obscure fields of science and technology!
Qin Feng often pointed out the core of many of the technical difficulties she raised, such as the visual presentation of the Quantum Sea, the materialization of the Law Ruler’s abilities, and the special effects of various high-tech weapons, and provided constructive, even genius solutions.
For example, when discussing how to show the Herrscher’s ability to reconstruct matter, Bronya’s initial idea was to show it through some complex particle effects and data flow animations.
But Qin Feng came up with a bolder and more visually impactful idea – when Bronya activates her ability, the surrounding environment and objects will appear to be composed of countless tiny cubic data blocks, and then these data blocks will quickly decompose and reorganize under her will, eventually forming a completely new form.
This way of expression not only perfectly fits the setting of the “Rule of Reason”, but also gives people a strong sense of technology and control visually.
After listening to Qin Feng’s idea, a rare glimmer of surprise flashed in Bronya’s always calm sea-blue eyes.
She had to admit that Qin Feng’s idea was much better than hers.
Through repeated in-depth discussions and technical breakthroughs, Bronya’s admiration for Qin Feng has been growing day by day.
She began to realize that the young boss in front of her did not rely solely on some kind of “luck” or “golden finger” to achieve success.
His profound knowledge, forward-looking vision, and ability to solve complex problems were enough to make her, a girl who called herself a “genius”, feel sincere admiration.
This mutual appreciation in the professional field has quietly changed Bronya’s attitude towards Qin Feng.
She no longer just viewed Qin Feng as a “boss” who needed to obey orders, but began to view him as a “partner” with whom she could communicate on an equal footing on the technical level and even learn from each other.
She began to actively share with Qin Feng some of her experiences in programming and technology research and development, and would seek advice from Qin Feng as soon as she encountered difficult-to-solve technical bottlenecks.
Qin Feng always listens to her ideas patiently and gives precise and inspiring guidance.
Gradually, Bronya highly recognized Qin Feng’s professional ability.
Her face, which was always expressionless, would occasionally reveal a barely perceptible smile from the heart when she discussed technical issues with Qin Feng.
This subtle change has also made the atmosphere inside the Qimeng Studio more harmonious and creative.
The energy that can be unleashed by a team that has a common goal and can trust and learn from each other is immeasurable.
Qin Feng was also happy to see such changes.
He knows that a truly strong team requires not only wise decisions from the leader, but also that every member can find their own value, give full play to their own strengths, and have a strong sense of belonging and identification with the team.
He believes that with everyone’s joint efforts, Dream Studio and “Honkai Impact 3” will be able to create a more glorious future.
Chapter 31: Qin Feng: This is just an appetizer. (Old version)
With the continuous updates of the game version of “Honkai Impact 3”, the main storyline is slowly unfolding in front of the players like a magnificent epic picture scroll.
From the first encounter in Changkong City, to the daily life and crisis of St. Freya Academy, to the tragic transformation of Mei into the Herrscher of Thunder, and Fu Hua’s protection and sacrifice of “Sky Meteor”, Bronya’s awakening and reconstruction of “Cyber Angel”, every chapter tightly tugs at the heartstrings of the players, and makes the characters in the game more full and deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
After experiencing this series of ups and downs, Kiana Kaslana, the original and most important protagonist of “Honkai Impact 3”, finally ushered in the most critical and dazzling growth node in her character arc.
Qin Feng knew very well that the character of Kiana, from the naive and even heartless “Paramecium” at the beginning, to the “Hersher of the Fire” who was able to stand on her own and shoulder the responsibility of saving the world, the pain, confusion, struggle and transformation she experienced during this period were the most important part of the entire “Honkai Impact 3” first part.
He began to plan the story chapter in which Kiana transforms into the “Herrser of the Fire” – “The Fire Everburns”.
This will be the climax of the first main storyline of “Honkai Impact 3” and the pinnacle of the epic growth of the character Kiana.
In this chapter, Kiana will face unprecedented challenges and tests.
She has to face the great sorrow brought by Teacher Ji Zi’s sacrifice. That heart-wrenching pain will become the first and heaviest mark on her growth path.
She has to accept the strict yet wise teachings of Immortal Fu Hua, learn the fighting skills from this experienced guardian, and also learn what true “guardianship” and “responsibility” are.
She also had to endure the emotional impact of Mei Raiden choosing to leave in order to protect her, and even becoming her enemy for a time (to keep her away from the erosion of the Herrscher Core).
The feeling of being “betrayed” by her most trusted partner made her fall into deep confusion and self-doubt.
More importantly, she has to fight against the instigation and erosion from the “Roster of Consciousness”.
The Herrscher of Consciousness took advantage of her inner fragility and the shadows of her past to create all kinds of illusions that were difficult to distinguish between true and false, trying to make her sink completely and give up resistance.
After this series of blows and hardships, Kiana gradually got rid of her past confusion and naivety.
She is no longer the little girl who only relies on others and wants to escape when encountering difficulties.
She began to truly contemplate the meaning of “Herrser” and the heavy responsibility bestowed upon her by the Kaslana family bloodline.
She began to understand that escaping would not solve the problem. Only by facing it bravely and fighting could she protect everything she cherished.
Qin Feng put a lot of effort into designing this plot.
He wants players to clearly see Kiana’s growth trajectory and feel every struggle and transformation in her heart.
He wants this plot to be more than just a simple “protagonist leveling up and fighting monsters”, but also a soul-touching and thought-provoking epic of growth.
During the internal testing of the plot of the “Eternal Flame” chapter, Kiana herself was once again deeply touched.
She controlled the “Kiana Kaslana” in the game, and walked step by step through the roads full of thorns, tears and sweat.
She personally experienced the heart-wrenching pain of losing Teacher Ji Zi. The feeling of despair as if the whole world had collapsed made her eyes tear up in reality.
She felt the deep expectations and selfless care behind the strict teachings of Immortal Fu Hua.
Every time she was “beaten” by Fu Hua on the training ground, and every time she listened to Fu Hua talk about the principles of protection and sacrifice, her understanding of “strength” took a step further.
She also experienced the loneliness and helplessness of being abandoned and misunderstood when Mei left.
She didn’t understand why Sister Mei, who was once so gentle, suddenly became so cold and resolute.
The grievance and unwillingness made her unable to help but shout at the screen during the game: “Mei! Why are you doing this to me!”
When the plot progresses to the illusion created by the Herrscher of Consciousness, Kiana experiences a soul-searching.
In the illusion, she saw her past self, the innocent yet weak and incompetent self.
She saw the people and things that she failed to protect because of her mistakes and weaknesses.
She heard the Herrscher of Consciousness’s bewitching voice, which continued to amplify her inner fear, self-blame, and confusion.
“Give it up, Kiana Kaslana.”
The Herrscher of Knowledge’s voice echoed in his ears, “You are just a failure, a jinx who will only bring disaster.
You are not worthy of having power, let alone protecting anyone.”
“Look at what you’ve done? You killed Himeko, you forced Mei away, you disappointed everyone who loved you!”
“Admit it, you’re a piece of shit!”
These vicious words, like sharp blades, pierced the most vulnerable part of Kiana’s heart.
In real life, Kiana couldn’t help but clench her fists while experiencing this scene, and her nails dug deep into her palms.
Her face was pale and her breathing became rapid.
She seemed to be really in that desperate fantasy, surrounded by endless darkness.
But just when she was about to be swallowed by darkness, a familiar and warm light suddenly illuminated her world.
That’s Teacher Jizi!
In the depths of the illusion, she once again met Teacher Ji Zi, who always had a bright smile and always encouraged her.
“Keep your head up, Kiana.”
Teacher Jizi’s voice was still so gentle and firm, “Don’t be bound by the shadows of the past, and don’t be deceived by the lies of the enemy.”
“You are not a failure, you are my proudest student, Wuliangta Jizi.”
“You have the power to change the world, and the determination to protect those who are important to you.”
“Remember, no matter what happens, never give up hope.
Because you are hope itself.”
The spiritual power left by Teacher Jizi, like a beacon, guided Kiana to break through the fog created by the Herrscher of Knowledge.
Kiana’s eyes, from the initial confusion, pain, and struggle, gradually became clear, firm, and full of strength!
She finally understood what she really wanted.
Chapter 32: “Genshin Impact” first PV released, the style is amazing! (Old version)
She no longer escaped or retreated.
She must bravely face her past, shoulder her responsibilities, and create her own future!
When Kiana in the game stood before the Herrscher of Knowledge, with her head held high and her eyes burning with unyielding fire, and she used all her strength to shout out the oath that came from the depths of her soul:
“I will turn this imperfect story into what we expect!”
Kiana in real life couldn’t help but repeat these words in her heart, following her in-game self.
There was an unprecedented, determined light flashing in her eyes!
Then, in the game screen, Kiana’s body burst into extremely bright golden flames!
That flame, full of warmth and hope, dispels all darkness and haze!
Her hair, reflected by the flames, turned into a dazzling silver-white!
Behind her, a pair of huge wings made of flames unfolded!
In her hand, a knight’s sword burning with blazing flames appeared!
The Herrscher of the Fire—Kiana Kaslana, officially awakens at this moment!
Seeing this scene, Kiana in real life could no longer suppress her inner excitement. She suddenly stood up from her seat, clenched her fists tightly, and her face was filled with excitement and proud smile!
She understood!
This is more than just a game character!
This is what she has always longed to become deep down in her heart!
A hero who can face difficulties bravely, protect important people, and use his own power to change this imperfect world!
She also wants to become stronger and braver like Kiana in the game to face all challenges in the future!
After the internal testing of the story chapter of “The Eternal Flame” was completed, Qin Feng immediately set about editing the essence of it and producing it into an animated short PV of the same name.
He wants to use this PV to show Kiana’s growth and awakening to all players in the most shocking and intuitive way.
The production of the PV is still personally handled by Qin Feng.
He mobilized the studio’s top art and technical resources, striving to polish every shot to perfection.
The opening scene of the PV is Kiana struggling in confusion in the darkness.
The shadow of the past lingered around her like a nightmare, causing her unbearable pain.
What follows is a clip of her training hard under Fu Hua’s guidance, feeling sad when parting with Mei, and struggling to hold on in the illusion of the Herrscher of Consciousness.
These scenes quickly show the trials and tribulations that Kiana went through before her awakening.
Then, the scene changed.
Under the guidance of Teacher Jizi’s spiritual power, Kiana’s eyes gradually became firm.
She faced her inner fear and shouted out that deafening oath.
As the passionate and sacred BGM – “Moon Halo” sounded, Kiana’s body burst into dazzling golden flames and transformed into the Herrscher of Fire!
The transformation process was made to be extremely gorgeous and shocking!
The special effects of flames, the spread of wings, the condensation of the greatsword, every detail is full of power and beauty!
Next, there is the scene where Kiana, the Herrscher of Fire, and the Herrscher Phantom, who represents the power of the end, engage in a desperate fight!
The battle scene is set on the lonely and desolate surface of the moon.
Fire Flame Kiana holds the Fire Flame Greatsword that is burning with blazing flames, and every time she swings it, she carries the momentum to burn everything!
Her movements are agile and brave, full of indomitable fighting spirit!
Her opponent, the phantom of the Herrscher of the End, exudes a despairing and terrifying aura, and every attack is enough to destroy the world!
The battle between the two men was so fierce that the sky collapsed and the earth cracked, and the moon shook!
The collision of fire and darkness, the interweaving of hope and despair!
The rhythm of the entire PV is perfectly driven by the passionate melody of “MoonHalo”, pushing the player’s emotions step by step to a climax!
At the end of the PV, there is a tragic scene where Kiana the Fireflame burns herself and turns into a golden pillar of light that penetrates the sky and the earth, and perishes together with the phantom of the Herrscher of the End (temporarily repelled).
Although the ending still has a hint of tragedy, it is more of a rebirth from the ashes, a determination and heroism to live in the face of death!
When the PV of “Eternal Flame” was officially released on the entire network with the label “KianaForever!”, the sensation it caused even surpassed the previous “The Last Lesson”!
If “The Last Lesson” is a tear-jerking nuclear bomb, then “The Flame Will Always Burn” is a raging fire that is enough to ignite the entire universe!
The moment the PV was released, the entire Internet was boiling again!
“Holy shit! Holy shit! Holy shit! What the hell is this PV?! I’m totally going crazy!”
“KianaForever!KianaForever!KianaForever!”
“The flames will burn forever! They will never go out! Kiana has finally grown into a true hero! I’m crying!”
“The background music of “MoonHalo” is so amazing! It matches the visuals so well! It makes my scalp tingle!”
“From Paramecium to Herrscher of the Fire, Kiana’s journey has been nothing short of remarkable! Here’s a salute to her growth!”
“‘I will turn this imperfect story into what we expect!’ This sentence hits me so hard! Kiana, you did it!”
“Fight for all the beauty in the world! This sentence is best interpreted in Xinyan Kiana!”
After watching the PV, countless players were so excited that their eyes were filled with tears and their hearts were pounding!
They were moved by Kiana’s growth, cheered for her awakening, and were eagerly anticipating the upcoming final battle with the Herrscher of the End!
“KianaForever!” “Fight for all the beauty in the world!” These two slogans spread like wildfire on the Internet and became the most representative contact codes among “Honkai Impact 3” players.
The popularity of “Honkai Impact 3rd” has reached an unprecedented and unattainable peak due to the release of this PV!
After the “Eternal Flame” PV achieved unprecedented success, Qin Feng was extremely excited and gratified.
He knew that the character of Kiana had finally shone the brightest thanks to her own efforts and the joint efforts of all the members of the studio.
To celebrate this milestone moment and to recognize the great progress Kiana has made in game testing and character understanding, Qin Feng specially held a small, yet warm and joyful celebration for Kiana inside the studio.
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Of course, other members of the studio were also invited to attend the celebration.
The celebration was held in the spacious and bright lounge of Qimeng Studio.
Qin Feng ordered a very beautiful birthday cake in advance with the words “KianaForever!” framed with cream on it (although it was not Kiana’s birthday, Qin Feng felt that this moment was worth celebrating).
He also prepared a variety of snacks, drinks, as well as some small ribbons and balloons, decorating the lounge with a festive atmosphere.
When Kiana was surrounded by everyone and walked into the lounge, and saw everything in front of her, her blue eyes were instantly filled with surprise and emotion.
“Wow! Boss! What are you doing…” Kiana covered her mouth, unable to believe her eyes.
“Of course we’re celebrating for you, our great hero, Miss Kiana Kaslana, the Herrscher of the Fire!” Qin Feng walked forward with a smile and gently placed a small crown made of colored paper on Kiana’s head.
“Congratulations, Kiana!” Mei also walked forward and gave Kiana a gentle hug. “Your performance in the PV was really great! We are all proud of you!”
“Kiana, in the Herrscher form, looks really cool.”
Bronya also rarely smiled and gave Kiana a thumbs up.
“Well done, little Kiana! You are worthy of being my student, Himeko Murata!” Himeko patted Kiana’s shoulder with a pleased smile on her face.
“Qiana, your growth is obvious to all.
Keep working on it.”
Fu Hua also spoke calmly, but there was a hint of imperceptible admiration in her eyes.
“Kiana-chan, you are now a brighter star than Ai Li.” Alicia smiled and took Kiana’s arm, her tone full of blessings.
Surrounded by everyone’s enthusiasm, Kiana’s cheeks flushed slightly, and her heart was filled with indescribable joy and warmth.
She felt like the happiest person in the world.
Amid everyone’s cheers, Qin Feng personally lit the candles on the cake for Kiana.
“Come on, Kiana, make a wish.”
Qin Feng said with a smile.
Kiana closed her eyes, clasped her hands together, and silently made a wish in her heart.
Then she took a deep breath and blew out all the candles forcefully.
“Clap, clap, clap!” Warm applause broke out in the lounge.
At the subsequent celebration party, Qin Feng highly praised Kiana in front of everyone for her serious attitude and professionalism during the game testing process, as well as her deep understanding and perfect interpretation of the role of “Kiana Kaslana”.
“Kiana,” Qin Feng said sincerely, looking at the girl in front of him whose cheeks were flushed with excitement, “You are not only the chief tester of our game, but also one of the soul figures of our Qimeng Studio.
It is because of your love and dedication to the character that Kiana in the game is so vivid and moving.”
“I hope you can continue to maintain this passion and drive, and in the days ahead, work with us to make the story of Honkai Impact 3 even more exciting and brilliant!”
Kiana felt a little embarrassed for a moment when Qin Feng recognized and encouraged her so seriously.
She scratched her head and giggled a few times, her face becoming even redder.
But her heart was filled with unprecedented joy and pride.
To her, being recognized by the boss she admires most is more precious than any reward.
She raised her head and looked at Qin Feng’s face with a gentle smile, her eyes full of admiration and adoration like little stars.
In her heart, Qin Feng is not only the “God” who created all this, not only the wise boss who led them to success, but also a life mentor who can understand the little dreams and desires deep in her heart, who can support her, encourage her, and guide her to continue to grow.
She secretly made up her mind that she must work harder in the future and never let her boss down. She wanted to work with everyone to make Qimeng Studio and “Honkai Impact 3” better!
Driven by the huge success of the “Eternal Flame” PV and the unprecedented enthusiasm of players, the first main storyline (part) of “Honkai Impact 3” finally came to its grand finale.
The final chapter of the story is set on the lonely and mysterious moon.
Kiana, the Herrscher of the Fire Flame, successfully awakened after experiencing numerous hardships and tests. In order to prevent the final arrival of the will of “Honkai Impact”, she resolutely embarked on a journey to the moon, preparing to fight a desperate battle with the Herrscher (the phantom of the first stage) who represents the power of the end, to determine the fate of the world.
The CG performance of this decisive battle on the moon was produced by Qin Feng and his team to be explosive!
The grand cosmic background, the desolate lunar landscape, the oppressive Herrscher of the End, and the heroic Kiana, burning with golden flames.
Every picture is full of epic feeling and visual impact!
The battle process is even more thrilling and heart-wrenching!
Kiana the Firebrand and Herrscher of the End (Phantom) engaged in a devastating battle on the surface of the moon.
The collision of fire and darkness, the confrontation of hope and despair, every attack is enough to make the stars tremble!
Finally, after paying a huge price, Kiana successfully repelled the first invasion of the Herrscher of the End (Phantom) and temporarily protected the peace of the earth.
But she herself fell into a deep sleep because her strength was exhausted.
The ending of the plot did not completely end the story, but left enough suspense and foreshadowing for the subsequent plot development.
For example, where is the Herrscher of the End’s true form? When will she return? How will Kiana awaken from her slumber? What will be the fate of Raiden Mei and Bronya?
These suspenses make players feel unsatisfied with the ending of the first story, while also filling them with endless imagination and expectations for future stories.
“Honkai Impact 3” has received overwhelming praise and super high game ratings from the player community, and has achieved unprecedented commercial success with its extremely sophisticated game production standards, profound and moving story with ups and downs, and vivid and unforgettable character portraits!
Chapter 34 “I’m going to master this game!” (Old version)
The game’s revenue flow has repeatedly set new highs, constantly breaking various records in the world’s mobile game market.
Qimeng Studio made a lot of money because of this. It started as a small workshop with only 100,000 yuan in start-up capital and became an industry giant with strong capital and powerful strength.
Qin Feng has not forgotten his partners who worked hard with him and created miracles together.
After the first plot (part) was successfully concluded and achieved huge commercial returns, Qin Feng generously gave every employee of the studio an extremely generous bonus!
When Kiana, Mei, Bronya, Himeko, Fu Hua and Alicia saw the long string of numbers in their bank accounts, which were enough for them to live a rich life in this world, they all showed expressions of disbelief.
They knew that Qin Feng would not treat them unfairly, but they did not expect that the bonus would be so generous!
“Boss! This is too much!” Kiana looked at the balance displayed on her mobile phone and was so excited that she stuttered.
“Yeah, boss, do we really deserve so much?” Mei said a little embarrassedly.
Qin Feng smiled and waved his hand: “This is what you deserve.
Without your hard work and perfect performance, there would be no success of “Honkai Impact 3rd” today.
This is just the first bonus, there will be more to come!”
After hearing Qin Feng’s words, cheers suddenly rang out inside the studio!
Everyone gathered around Qin Feng, expressing their gratitude and joy.
Some said they would buy things they had been longing for, some said they would treat everyone to a big dinner, and some said they would save the prize money as a future development fund.
The entire Qimeng studio was immersed in a joyful, peaceful and cheerful atmosphere.
The double harvest of reputation and wealth has allowed Qin Feng and his Qimeng Studio to truly stand at the pinnacle of the world’s gaming industry.
But Qin Feng knew that this was far from the end.
In his heart, there is a more ambitious blueprint waiting for him to realize.
The story of “Honkai Impact 3” also has more exciting and moving chapters waiting for him and his partners to write together.
The legend of Qimeng Studio has just begun.
The successful conclusion of (part of) the first main storyline of “Honkai Impact 3” and the huge commercial returns that followed made the entire Dream Studio immersed in an indescribable joy and pride.
Qin Feng specially booked a banquet hall in a high-end hotel in Jiangcheng and held a grand celebration banquet to reward all the employees who had worked hard during this period of time – of course, the core employees of the studio at present, that is, Kiana and other special “partners”.
The banquet hall was brightly lit, and the long dining table was filled with a variety of exquisite and delicious dishes and a wide range of wines and drinks.
Melodic music flows in the air, creating a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.
The members of the studio all changed into beautiful dresses and dressed up for the event.
They usually show professionalism and competence in their work, but at this moment they all exude the youth and vitality that belong to their age, becoming the most beautiful scenery in the banquet hall.
Kiana is still the energetic and cheerful girl. She holds a glass of orange juice and walks through the crowd. Sometimes she pulls Mei to share her newly discovered delicious snacks, and sometimes she pesters Bronya to discuss the design of a level in the game. Her laughter is as clear as a silver bell.
Mei always maintained her gentleness and grace. She patiently responded to Kiana’s various questions with a faint smile on her lips. From time to time, her eyes would look towards the young boss who was talking to several temporarily hired technicians not far away.
Bronya seemed a little out of place.
She seemed unused to such lively social occasions. She just sat quietly aside, savoring the dessert in front of her in small sips, and occasionally took out her mobile phone, as if checking some data or information.
But if you look closely, you will find that the corners of her mouth are slightly upturned than usual.
Ji Zi displayed her charm as a mature woman. Holding a glass of red wine, she chatted and laughed with several partners in charge of marketing, and her every move exuded confidence and composure.
Fu Hua still looked as calm as water. She just sat quietly in a corner, observing everything around her silently, like a bystander who was not involved in the matter.
But there was also a subtle hint of enjoyment in her eyes for this lively atmosphere?
And Alicia was undoubtedly the most dazzling presence in the entire banquet hall.
She wore a pink off-shoulder evening gown with the hem embellished with tiny diamonds that sparkled under the light.
Her long, cascading pink hair was meticulously styled, framing her breathtakingly beautiful face.
She always had a sweet and charming smile on her face, and she got along easily and happily with everyone who came up to talk to her, as if she was born to be a darling in such social occasions.
Halfway through the banquet, when the atmosphere was at its most lively, Alicia, holding a glass of champagne and taking elegant steps, slowly walked to Qin Feng’s side.
At this moment, Qin Feng had just finished greeting several important partners and was standing alone by the window, looking at the dazzling night view of Jiangcheng outside the window. He was holding a glass of red wine in his hand and seemed to be thinking about something.
“Boss, what are you thinking about? Are you thinking about the next more exciting plot for our “Honkai Impact 3″? ” Alicia’s voice was as sweet as a nightingale, with a hint of her unique, pleasant intimacy.
Qin Feng turned around when he heard the voice and saw that it was Ailixia. A gentle smile appeared on his face: “Aili, you are so beautiful today.”
He exclaimed in admiration from the bottom of his heart.
Alicia blinked her pink eyes that seemed to speak, and a sly smile appeared at the corner of her mouth. “Ah, I’m so happy to receive the boss’s praise. But, the boss, you can’t just use a simple word like ‘beautiful’ to describe Ai Li.”
Qin Feng shook his head with a smile, knowing that this “Miss Pink Fairy” was being naughty again.
He raised the wine glass in his hand and gestured to Alicia: “Okay, then, please allow me to use more gorgeous words to describe it – Miss Alicia tonight is like a muse descending to the earth, so dazzling that people dare not look directly at her.
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“Pfft~” Ai Lishiya was amused by Qin Feng’s slightly exaggerated compliment. She stretched out her slender fingers, gently tapped Qin Feng’s arm, and said angrily: “Boss is making fun of Ai Li again~”
The two smiled at each other, and the atmosphere became more relaxed and harmonious.
Alicia gently shook the champagne glass in her hand, and the golden liquid in the glass shone charmingly under the light.
She looked at Qin Feng, her beautiful pink eyes flashing with sincerity and dazzling light, and her tone became much more serious:
“Honestly, Boss,” she paused, as if organizing her true feelings, “your story is so touching.”
Her eyes were filled with sincere admiration for Qin Feng’s talent.
“Whether it’s the tragic sacrifice of Teacher Himeko, Kiana-chan’s rebirth from the ashes, or the awakening and transformation of Mei-chan and Bronya-chan, every character has been portrayed so vividly and three-dimensionally by you, as if they really exist around us.”
“Every plot is so cleverly designed and so touching.
Sometimes it makes people burst into laughter, sometimes it makes people so nervous that they can’t breathe, and sometimes it makes people so moved that they burst into tears.”
There was a subtle awe in Alicia’s tone for the power that could control people’s hearts.
“To be honest, before joining Dream Studio, although Ai Li also liked all kinds of beautiful and interesting things, she didn’t know much about ‘games’.”
“However, after participating in the production of Honkai Impact 3rd and experiencing the world you built firsthand, Ai Li discovered that games can also carry such profound emotions and tell such moving stories.”
“It is like a mirror, reflecting the brightness and darkness of human nature, and inspiring people to think about life, destiny, and beauty.”
Alicia looked into Qin Feng’s eyes, her eyes filled with sincere admiration and appreciation: “Boss, you are not only a successful game producer, you are also an artist who truly understands the human heart.”
“You always manage to accurately capture those details that touch people’s softest hearts, and present them to players in the most appropriate way, allowing them to unknowingly develop a deep resonance with the characters in the game.”
“This ability is truly remarkable.”
Alicia’s words, like a trickle of water, slowly flowed into Qin Feng’s heart.
Being praised by such a beautiful and wise woman with such sincere words, even someone like Qin Feng who has experienced many ups and downs couldn’t help but feel a little proud and satisfied in his heart.
He smiled and said, “Ellie, you flatter me.
I just tell everyone the stories that I think are good in the way I am good at.
The success of “Honkai Impact 3” today is inseparable from the efforts and contributions of each and every one of you.
Especially you, Ellie, you bring not only commercial value to the game, but also the unique charm and brilliance that belongs to ‘Miss Pink Fairy?'”
Hearing Qin Feng’s affirmation, the smile on Alicia’s face became even sweeter.
She took a sip of champagne, her eyes moving with a hint of intimacy as she whispered, “I’m truly flattered to receive such praise from the boss~”
She paused, her tone playful, “But, boss, you have to keep working hard! Ai Li is looking forward to seeing more exciting and beautiful stories created by you in the days to come.”
Qin Feng looked at Alicia’s eyes that were full of expectation and trust, and a warm feeling surged in his heart.
He knew that this “Miss Pink Fairy” was no longer just his employee and spokesperson, but also a confidant with whom he could understand and support each other on his career path.
He nodded solemnly: “Don’t worry, Ellie.
I won’t let you down.”
Just when Qin Feng and Alicia were having a great conversation, Mei Lei Dian also came up to Qin Feng with a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice, a little shyly but mustering up the courage.
She was wearing a lavender strapless long dress today, which perfectly outlined her slim and well-proportioned figure.
Her soft purple long hair casually draped over her shoulders made her look more gentle, graceful and charming.
“Boss Qin Feng” Mei lowered her head slightly, a lovely blush appeared on her fair cheeks, and her voice was as small as a mosquito.
She seemed not to be used to taking the initiative to talk to Qin Feng in such occasions.
When Qin Feng saw that it was Mei, the smile on his face became even gentler.
He knew that Mei was relatively introverted and shy, and since she took the initiative to come to him, she must have something to say to him.
“Mei, is there anything wrong?” Qin Feng asked softly, trying his best to make his tone sound less oppressive.
Mei took a deep breath, as if to cheer herself up.
She raised her head, her gentle purple eyes flashing with a sincere and bright light. She looked at Qin Feng and said softly, “Boss, thank you.”
Her voice was soft, but every word was filled with gratitude.
“Thank you for creating such a great game, Honkai Impact 3.”
“Thank you for letting me see a different ‘Raiden Mei’.”
A complex emotion flashed in Mei’s eyes.
I feel sad about the fate of the characters in the game, but I am also grateful that I can participate in it.
“Although she went through a lot of pain and suffering in the game, and even lost her way for a while,” Mei’s voice choked slightly, obviously recalling the heartbreaking plots in the game, “but it was precisely because of these experiences that she became stronger, more gentle, and more aware of what she wanted to protect.”
“I really like the ‘Raiden Mei’ in the game.”
Mei’s face showed a gentle and resolute smile from the heart, “She is brave, she is strong, she can give everything for the important people.
I think she is much better than the real me.”
Qin Feng shook his head after hearing this and said seriously: “Meiyi, you are wrong.
The reason why Mei Raiden in the game is so touching is that she has the same most precious qualities as you – gentleness, kindness, and the determination to sacrifice everything for protection.
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“You and she are no different.
In other words, you are her and she is you.
You are all so wonderful and so worthy of love.”
Hearing Qin Feng’s heartfelt praise and affirmation, Mei’s cheeks turned even redder and her heartbeat couldn’t help but speed up.
She lowered her head in a panic, not daring to look into Qin Feng’s eyes again, and just said in a voice as thin as a mosquito’s foot: “Boss, you are too kind.”
After a pause, she mustered up her courage and raised her head, her eyes filled with gratitude towards Qin Feng and a hint of indescribable, hazy emotion.
“Anyway, boss, thank you so much.
It is you who gave me the opportunity to experience a different life, and it is also you who gave me a new understanding of myself.
I will always remember this kindness in my heart.”
After saying this, Mei heaved a sigh of relief as if she had completed some important task.
She bowed slightly to Qin Feng, then turned around in a panic and left quickly.
Qin Feng looked at Mei’s slightly hurried back and the lovely blush on her ears, and a ripple appeared in his heart.
He knew that the feelings of this gentle and kind girl towards him seemed to have gone beyond the ordinary relationship between superiors and subordinates.
But now is not the time to think about these things.
He has more important things to do and a broader future to create.
He could only suppress this vague feeling in his heart temporarily, hoping that one day in the future there would be a suitable opportunity to face and respond seriously.
Following Mei, Himeko Murata also came up to Qin Feng holding a glass filled with red liquid, walking with her unique lazy and sexy steps.
She wore a fiery red high-slit evening dress today, showing off her hot and sexy figure to the fullest.
Her capable red short hair and exquisite makeup make her look mature and charming, yet heroic and valiant.
“Young Boss,” Ji Zi raised the wine glass in her hand and gestured to Qin Feng with a relieved smile on her face and a hint of teasing in her eyes. “Today is a great day for our Qimeng Studio to win a great victory. Why don’t you have a drink with me, your ‘deceased’ hero?”
Qin Feng also laughed when he heard this, raised the red wine glass in his hand, and gently clinked it with Ji Zi’s glass, making a crisp sound.
“Teacher Jizi is joking.”
Qin Feng said, “You are the eternal soul of our Honkai Impact 3rd. How can you be said to be ‘deceased’? You simply achieved immortality in the game in a more tragic and magnificent way.”
Ji Zi’s smile grew even wider as she listened to Qin Feng’s half-joking, half-serious words.
She knew that Qin Feng was using this method to resolve the slight resentment that might still remain in her heart due to the plot.
She drank the red wine in the glass, wiped the corner of her mouth with the back of her hand, and said generously: “Alright, alright, little boss, stop flattering me.”
She paused, and a complex emotion flashed in her eyes, including relief, emotion, and a hint of self-mockery.
“Honestly, when I first learned you’d written me ‘dead’ in the game, I felt really bad. I was truly heartbroken for a long time because of you, such a ‘heartless’ boss.”
“After all, no one wants to ‘exit’ in that way, right?”
Qin Feng nodded silently without saying anything, just listening quietly to Ji Zi’s confession.
“But,” Ji Zi’s tone suddenly changed, and a heartfelt, relieved and brilliant smile appeared on her face. “When I experienced that plot in the game myself, when I saw so many players I didn’t know on the Internet crying for my character, being moved by her, and cheering for her…”
“I also feel that this kind of ‘pain’ seems to be worth it.”
There was an indescribable brilliance in her eyes, which was the pride and satisfaction that came from being recognized and loved by countless people.
“Thank you, young boss.”
Ji Zi looked at Qin Feng, her eyes filled with sincere gratitude and respect, “Thank you for allowing me to be remembered by so many people in such an impressive way.”
“Honestly,” Ji Zi paused, her tone filled with genuine admiration, “how did you develop your talent and brain? You’re able to conceive such a magnificent and deeply moving story, and to create so many vivid and unique characters. Even I, who call myself an ‘old man,’ feel ashamed in front of you!”
She raised her empty glass again and gestured to Qin Feng: “Come on, young boss, for your talent and for the brighter future of our Qimeng Studio, I’ll toast you another glass!”
Having said that, she turned around to get the wine.
Qin Feng quickly stopped her and said with a smile: “Teacher Ji Zi, you can’t drink like this.
Today is our day to celebrate, so just have fun and don’t get drunk.”
He knew that although Ji Zi looked carefree on weekdays, in fact, her alcohol tolerance was not very good.
Upon hearing this, Ji Zi just smiled freely and did not insist any further.
She knew that Qin Feng really cared about her.
This feeling of being cared for and looked after by the younger generation made her feel warm in her heart.
Perhaps, joining Qimeng Studio and meeting such a young, promising, yet considerate boss is also a kind of luck for her.
After Ji Zi, Bronya, who had been sitting quietly in the corner, also stood up on her own initiative, holding a glass of milk and walked to Qin Feng.
She was wearing a silver-gray, high-tech dress today. She still had an expressionless face, but if you looked closely, you would find that there was a hint of subtle expectation in her eyes than usual?
“boss.”
Bronya looked at Qin Feng and spoke in her unique flat tone without any emotional fluctuations.
“Bronya, is there anything wrong?” Qin Feng responded with a smile.
He knew that this “three-no” girl would not easily take the initiative to talk to others unless there was something important.
Bronya was silent for a moment, as if she was organizing her words.
Then, she raised her head, her ocean-blue eyes gleaming with rationality as she spoke word by word:
“The success of Honkai Impact 3rd has fully demonstrated your ability.
Chapter 37 “It’s still scraping, Boss, please strengthen it!” (Old version)
“Bronya believes that under your leadership, Dream Studio will surely create more and better works in the future.”
Although her tone was calm, her words were full of affirmation of Qin Feng’s abilities and prospects for the future.
“For the next project,” Bronya paused, a glint of anticipation flashing in her eyes, “Bronya will continue to go all out and provide the studio with the most reliable technical support.”
Her words were concise and powerful, without any dragging, but clearly expressed her trust in Qin Feng and her determination to continue contributing to Qimeng Studio.
Qin Feng was moved when he saw the girl in front of him who was not good at speaking but was extremely firm and reliable in her heart.
He knew that Bronya’s words came from the heart.
Having the full support of such a technical genius will undoubtedly be a great boost to the future development of Qimeng Studio.
“Thank you, Bronya.”
Qin Feng said sincerely, “With you here, I am full of confidence in the future of Qimeng Studio.”
Upon hearing this, the corners of Bronya’s mouth seemed to curl up slightly. Although the arc was so small that it was almost negligible, Qin Feng still caught it keenly.
This serious silver wolf seems to have learned to express joy?
Finally, it’s Fu Hua.
The Chiyuan Immortal, who always had a calm temperament and was as still as an ancient well, also walked slowly to Qin Feng with a cup of tea.
She was wearing a modified white cheongsam today, which outlined her exquisite yet powerful figure.
Her long, shiny black hair was neatly tied behind her head, making her look more dignified and elegant, with outstanding temperament.
“Qin Feng.”
Fu Hua nodded slightly and spoke in her calm and magnetic tone.
She rarely calls Qin Feng “boss”, and more often, she calls him by his name, which seems to represent a kind of equal recognition.
“Fairy Fu Hua, what advice do you have for me?” Qin Feng also responded with a smile, his tone carrying a hint of respect for the elder.
Fu Hua looked at Qin Feng calmly, her eyes were deep, as if she could see into people’s hearts.
“The world view you have constructed, and the fate of each character in it, are truly thought-provoking.”
Fu Hua spoke slowly, each word spoken slowly and clearly, as if she was carefully considering her words.
“Although the first part of the story of Honkai Impact 3rd has come to an end, it is obviously not over yet.”
“I’m looking forward to seeing what kind of twists and turns in the fate of these characters and what kind of brilliance of humanity they will reveal in the subsequent plot.”
“I also look forward to your writing creating more fascinating and thought-provoking stories like Honkai Impact 3rd.”
Fu Hua doesn’t talk much and doesn’t express emotions as much as others.
But every word she wrote was full of affirmation and recognition of Qin Feng’s creative ability.
For Qin Feng, it is also a great encouragement to be able to receive the affirmation of such a “wise man” who has experienced thousands of years of vicissitudes and witnessed the rise and fall of countless civilizations.
“Thank you, Immortal Fu Hua.”
Qin Feng said solemnly, “I will definitely work hard and will not let everyone down.”
A grand celebration banquet ended successfully amid laughter and sincere blessings.
Through this celebration banquet, every member of Qimeng Studio felt more deeply the warmth of the team and the joy of success.
Their admiration, trust and affection for Qin Feng were also unknowingly elevated to a new level.
They knew they had followed the right people and joined a team destined to create legends.
And they will also be an indispensable and important part of this legend.
The road ahead is still long and full of challenges.
But as long as Qin Feng is there, and as long as everyone can work together, they believe that Qimeng Studio will be able to overcome all difficulties and create a more glorious tomorrow!
Their story has just begun to write its most magnificent chapter.
The success of (part of) the first main storyline of “Honkai Impact 3rd” and the huge commercial returns and social influence it brought have brought the names of Qimeng Studio and Qin Feng to an unprecedented height.
However, Qin Feng was not satisfied with this, nor did he stop moving forward.
He knows very well that a successful game needs to constantly innovate and bring players continuous freshness and high-quality content experience in order to maintain its long-term vitality.
After the main storyline of the first part came to a temporary end, leaving many suspense for the subsequent stories, Qin Feng began to turn his attention to a brand new large-scale independent gameplay that he had conceived in his mind for a long time – “Paradise of the Past”.
The inspiration for this gameplay comes from the long-forgotten but crucial “pre-civilization” history in the grand worldview of “Honkai Impact 3”.
In the pre-civilization era, humans also faced a disaster called “collapse” that could destroy the world.
In order to fight against the collapse, a group of heroes with extraordinary strength and firm beliefs formed an organization called “Fire Moths”. They burned their lives and fought a desperate battle with the collapse.
This group of heroes was later called the “Thirteen Heroes”.
Each of them has unique abilities and distinct personal charm. Their story is full of passion, sacrifice, betrayal and redemption. It is a magnificent and soul-stirring epic.
Qin Feng decided to present this forgotten history to players again through the new gameplay of “Paradise of the Past”.
The core gameplay of “Paradise” will combine Roguelike (random dungeon) elements and story narrative.
Players will play the role of a character from the current civilization (such as Mei Raiden) and enter a special space created by the technology of the previous civilization that can simulate past battles and memories – the “Paradise of the Past”.
In this space, players will encounter the “memories” of the Thirteen Heroes. By engaging in simulated battles with them, they will unlock their exclusive imprints (BUFFs that enhance their own abilities), and gradually uncover their respective pasts, as well as the truth about the demise of the previous civilization that has been obscured by history.
This gameplay not only greatly enriches the game content of “Honkai Impact 3” and provides players with new challenges and fun, but more importantly, it can lay important foreshadowing for the development of the subsequent main storyline, making the entire “Honkai Impact 3” worldview more complete and three-dimensional.
Chapter 38: Mei experiences the “Thunder General” and remains silent. (Old version)
In the chapter “Paradise of the Past”, the most important core character is undoubtedly the one who always wears a sweet smile, calls herself “Miss Pink Fairy?”, but actually has the special identity of “The Ruler of Man” – Alicia.
Alicia, ranked second among the Thirteen Heroes of Fire, is not only one of the most powerful warriors of the previous civilization, but also the only Ruler born of human will in that desperate era, who exists to protect humanity.
Her existence itself is a miracle.
Her story is full of love, sacrifice, and the ultimate pursuit of beauty.
Qin Feng decided to turn “Paradise of the Past” into Alicia’s exclusive stage.
He wants this “Miss Pink Fairy?” to shine brighter and more movingly than ever before in this new chapter.
He wants all players to deeply understand what kind of mission this girl, who always smiles like a flower and seems carefree, carries and what kind of gentle yet strong heart she possesses.
After determining the overall concept and core gameplay of “Paradise of the Afterlife”, Qin Feng immediately devoted himself to the relevant planning and preparation work.
The first thing he had to do was to create a promotional PV for this new chapter that would ignite players’ expectations and set the overall tone.
Qin Feng named this PV “The Story Because of You”.
This name, full of poetry and a sense of fate, also implies that the gameplay of “Paradise” will revolve around the story of a core character (Alisa).
Qin Feng personally took charge of the overall directing, storyboard design and plot writing of this PV.
He wants to pour all his understanding and emotions about the character of Alicia into this PV.
The opening of the PV is a hazy and dreamy scene.
Countless pink petals slowly fall in the air like silent drizzle.
Alicia, wearing the gorgeous “Miss Pink Fairy?” dress, walked barefoot slowly towards the camera on the grass full of unknown flowers.
She still had that signature, sweet and healing smile on her face.
Her eyes were gentle and clear, as if they could see through people’s hearts, and as if they were full of love for the whole world.
Accompanied by the melodious and slightly sad background music, Alysia’s heavenly voice slowly sounded as the PV’s narration:
“Hey, nice to meet you. I’m Alicia.”
“An ordinary girl who likes beautiful things, likes singing and dancing, and likes to laugh with everyone~”
Her voice is full of girlish cuteness and innocence, which makes people feel close to her involuntarily.
Then, the PV screen began to switch rapidly, showing the magnificent scene of the pre-civilization period where the Thirteen Fire-Chasing Heroes fought side by side against the collapse.
Flame, lightning, ice, swords and other gorgeous and powerful forces intertwine and collide on the screen, full of epic feeling and visual impact.
Kevin Kaslana, holding the Holy Judge of Heavenly Fire burning with a faint blue flame, has a cold and firm look in his eyes, like the judge of Doomsday.
Su, with his eyes closed, sat cross-legged, emitting a tranquil and profound aura, as if he could see through all the mysteries of the world.
Sakura, dressed in a crimson kimono and holding a sharp sword, was as swift as a ghost, moving freely among the enemies.
Mobius, curled up in a huge petri dish, his eyes filled with a crazy pursuit of the mystery of life.
The figures of thirteen heroes appear one by one in the PV. Each of them has a distinct personality and unique fighting style, showing the strength and style of the heroes of the former civilization.
And Alicia’s figure is also interspersed in these battle scenes.
Sometimes she holds a crystal clear magic bow and shoots arrows with great power, accurately hitting distant enemies.
Sometimes she dances lightly on the battlefield like a fluttering butterfly, using her magical power to heal the wounded companions and boost the morale of tired comrades.
Her smile, like a flower that never fades on the smoke-filled battlefield, brought a touch of warmth and hope to that desperate era.
The PV’s narration also becomes more profound and philosophical as the images change:
“They all said it was a desperate time, a time when there was no tomorrow in sight.”
“Collapse, like an irresistible fate, ruthlessly destroys everything we cherish time and time again.”
“But even in the deepest darkness, there’s always something that sparkles, isn’t there?”
“For example, the trusting eyes of companions, the determination to fight side by side for a common goal, and the yearning for a better future that refuses to give up even in despair.”
“These are things more precious than any power~”
The PV scene returns to the close-up of Alicia.
She stood on a hillside covered with pink flowers, gazing at the dilapidated city ruins in the distance, which still vaguely showed traces of human civilization.
Her eyes were full of tenderness and compassion, as well as determination and persistence.
The background music also becomes more passionate and tragic at this moment.
A theme song called “TruE” specially composed for Alicia slowly sounded.
The ethereal yet powerful female voice seemed to be telling an unknown ancient legend about love and sacrifice.
The PV begins to show some more cruel and sad scenes.
The heroes were constantly injured and sacrificed in the battle against Honkai.
The comrades who once fought side by side fell in a pool of blood one by one.
Hope seems to be becoming increasingly slim.
But even so, there was still a gentle smile on Alicia’s face.
She reached out her hand and gently wiped the blood off her companions’ faces, comforting and encouraging them in the softest voice.
“It’s okay. Everything will be fine.”
“As long as we are alive, as long as we have not given up, hope will never die.”
Her smile seemed to possess some kind of magical power that could heal pain and dispel despair.
At the end of the PV, the picture freezes on Alicia’s back.
She walked alone towards the forbidden land that was most severely eroded by the collapse and filled with the aura of destruction.
Chapter 39 “This chest-drawing sword… is indeed more handsome than me.” (Old version)
Her figure, in the afterglow of the setting sun, looked so petite, yet so resolute.
It was as if she was going to complete a mission that was extremely important yet extremely dangerous and could only be accomplished by her.
At this moment, the PV scene suddenly changed.
Alicia turned around and faced the camera. She still had that sweet and gentle smile on her face, but there was an unprecedented sacred and solemn light in her eyes.
Behind her, twelve blurry yet majestic shadows emerged, representing the wills of the other twelve Fire Chasing Heroes.
At this moment, her voice became incomparably clear, incomparably firm, and filled with a shocking power:
“I am the Ruler of Man.”
“Alicea.”
Following this earth-shattering announcement, the PV screen suddenly turned black, leaving only the four large characters “Paradise of the Afterlife” emitting a mysterious glow, and the “Honkai Impact 3” logo.
When Alicia saw the complete PV of “The Story Because of You” tailored for her for the first time in Qin Feng’s office, she fell into an unprecedented shock and trance.
Her pink eyes, which always wore a sweet smile, were now wide open and filled with disbelief.
Her breathing became a little rapid without her noticing.
She subconsciously covered her chest with her hands, as if something there was beating violently and almost bursting out of her body.
“Alishia, the Herrscher of Man”
She murmured, her voice trembling and confused.
Every picture, every line of narration, and every note in the PV is like a key that opens a long-forgotten, mysterious switch deep in her soul.
Those memories of pre-civilizations, those fragments of fire-chasing heroes, those legends of love and sacrifice
At this moment, all of this surged into her mind like a tide!
She saw herself fighting side by side with the other twelve heroes against the collapse.
She saw herself burning herself again and again to protect those important people and the civilization on the verge of destruction, releasing the unique power of the “Ruler of Man”.
She also saw her final outcome.
In order to keep the flame of human civilization going and to give the future world a hopeful tomorrow, she chose to sacrifice herself and turn her existence into the last line of defense against collapse.
These sudden, huge and heavy memories hit Alicia’s heart like a tsunami.
Her face, which always had a sweet smile, now revealed unprecedented shock, sadness and complexity.
She covered her chest, her body trembling slightly, and murmured to herself: “Is this what I am?”
“The Ruler of Man sacrificed himself for all”
An indescribable sense of mission and sadness, like a flood that broke through a dam, instantly flooded her heart.
Her eyes couldn’t help but become moist.
Crystal clear tears slowly slid down her smooth cheeks.
She always thought that she was just a “Miss Pink Fairy” who loved beautiful things and liked to bring happiness to everyone.
She had never imagined that she was carrying such a heavy and great fate.
She had never thought that the name “Alisa” not only represents beauty and happiness, but also represents selfless love and ultimate sacrifice.
This sudden revelation of identity and emotional impact made Alicia a little overwhelmed for a while.
She felt as if her heart was torn in two.
Half of her is that innocent and carefree “Miss Pink Fairy?”
The other half is the “Human Ruler” who shoulders a heavy mission and is willing to sacrifice everything to protect humanity.
These two completely different yet closely connected identities made her feel both familiar and unfamiliar, both proud and heartbroken.
Qin Feng stood quietly by the side, observing Alicia’s reaction silently.
He knew that this PV and the truth revealed in it were undoubtedly a huge psychological shock to Alicia.
When Qin Feng saw the distraught and tearful look of Alicia, an indescribable pity and reluctance welled up in his heart.
He walked slowly to Alicia’s side, stretched out his hand, and gently patted her shoulder, which was trembling slightly with excitement.
His eyes were firm and gentle, full of understanding, affirmation and encouragement for Alicia.
“Aili,” Qin Feng’s voice was like the warmest spring breeze, gently blowing across Ai Lishiya’s confused heart, “Don’t doubt it, you are just like that.”
Alicia raised her pink eyes filled with tears and looked at Qin Feng confusedly, as if waiting for his explanation.
Qin Feng looked at her, his eyes full of respect and admiration, and said word by word clearly and forcefully:
“In that era shrouded in ruins, filled with despair and destruction, it was you, Alicia, as the Herrscher of Man, who lit the last beacon of hope for the endangered human civilization.”
“You use your love to embrace everything and influence everything.”
“You use your sacrifice to protect everything and accomplish everything.”
“You are not some ethereal fairy, nor are you a Herrscher who only brings disaster.”
“You are a true hero, a hero to everyone.”
“It was you who brought the warmest and most beautiful color to that cold and cruel era.”
“It is you who gave those struggling in despair the courage and hope to live again.”
“Your existence itself is a miracle and a beauty.”
Qin Feng’s words were full of power and sincerity, like a warm and dazzling light, instantly illuminating the corner deep in Ailisa’s heart that had become a little dark because of shock and sadness.
She listened to Qin Feng’s words blankly, feeling the unquestionable affirmation and praise in his tone. The confusion and uneasiness in her heart gradually dissipated without her realizing it.
Instead, there is an indescribable warmth and pride.
Did I ever do such a great thing?
It turns out that I have been needed and loved by so many people?
So, am I really a hero?
Chapter 40: “Genshin Impact” Open Beta, Server Crashes Instantly! (Old Version)
These thoughts kept popping up in Alicia’s mind like mushrooms after rain.
She looked at Qin Feng’s eyes that were full of trust and encouragement, and the sadness in her heart seemed to be alleviated a lot.
She knew that Qin Feng would not lie to her.
Everything he said was true.
She, Alicia, is such a person who is willing to sacrifice everything to protect beauty, a herdsman of humanity.
An unprecedented, strong sense of mission and responsibility arose in Alicia’s heart.
She wiped the tears from her face, and a determined light flashed again in her beautiful pink eyes.
She looked at Qin Feng. Although her voice was still choked with sobs, she no longer had the confusion and fragility she had before. Instead, she was filled with an unprecedented solemnity and determination.
“Thank you, boss, thank you for telling me all this.”
“If I really existed like that”
“Then, I, Alicia, will definitely work hard to live up to this name and those who once believed in me and loved me.”
Her words were powerful and resounding.
At this moment, she is no longer just the “Miss Pink Fairy” who likes to act coquettishly and cutely.
She is also a great and noble ruler of mankind who has truly awakened to her own mission!
Qin Feng looked at the renewed brilliance in Alicia’s eyes and smiled with relief.
He knew that this special “employee” had finally found his true position and the direction for his future progress.
And he will spare no effort to help and support her, so that she can continue to bloom with her unique brilliance in this new world.
The PV of “The Story Because of You” was officially released on the entire network after the final confirmation by Qin Feng and Alicia.
The sensational effect it caused even far exceeded that of the previous “The Last Lesson” and “The Everlasting Flame”!
If “The Last Lesson” earned players’ tears and sympathy for Ji Zi’s sacrifice, and “Eternal Flame” ignited players’ blood and passion for Kiana’s growth, then “The Story Because of You” is like a magnificent epic, a gentle and compassionate hymn, which directly touches the softest and most sacred place in the depths of every viewer’s soul!
The PV showed a long-forgotten epic of the pre-civilization era, full of tragedy and sacrifice, which shocked and moved countless players.
And Alicia, the “Pink Fairy Miss?” who, as the “Rule of Man,” protected human civilization with selfless love and ultimate sacrifice in that desperate era, completely conquered the hearts of all players with an unstoppable attitude!
Her beauty, her gentleness, her kindness, her strength, her sacrifice
Everything about her perfectly fits people’s ultimate imagination of the words “hero” and “beautiful”!
After the PV was released, the entire network was plunged into a frenzy of worship for Alicia!
“Oh my god! Oh my god! Oh my god! What kind of magical PV is this! I’m going to die on the spot!”
“Alishia, the Herrscher of Humanity! She’s so beautiful! So gentle! So great!”
“I cried! I really cried! In order to protect humanity, she chose to sacrifice herself! What a noble love!”
“‘I am the Ruler of Man, Alicia.
‘As soon as these words came out, my scalp went numb! It was so powerful! “
“So, behind Miss Pink Fairy’s smile, there’s actually such a heavy story hidden! I’m completely broken!”
“Alisa! My Elly! From today on, you are my only faith!”
“I will never regret cooking for Ai Li! I will give my heart to Ai Li!”
“I used to like Kiana the most, but now, sorry, Alicia is my No.1!”
After watching the PV, countless players said that their souls had been baptized and shocked like never before.
Their love and admiration for the character of Alicia has reached an unprecedented peak!
In fact, in the hearts of many players, Alicia’s popularity has surpassed Kiana, Mei and other main characters, making her the most popular character in “Honkai Impact 3rd”, no doubt about it!
The name “Alishia, the Herrscher of Man” and her classic line instantly became popular on the entire Internet and became a new Internet buzzword.
Various fan creations, emoticons, and MAD videos about Alicia have sprung up like mushrooms after rain on major social platforms and video sites.
The official forums and discussion areas of “Honkai Impact 3” were flooded with various posts praising Alicia.
The enthusiasm of the players is like a volcanic eruption, unstoppable!
All of this clearly indicates that the new chapter of “Paradise” and the appearance of the core character Alicia will once again inject a strong impetus into the already hugely successful game “Honkai Impact 3rd”, pushing it to a new and more glorious peak!
Qin Feng looked at the overwhelming praise and love for Alicia on the Internet, and a gratified and confident smile appeared on his face.
He knew that he had made the right move again.
And Alicia, the unique “Rule of Man”, will surely continue to write her own more exciting and moving legendary story in this new world.
The launch of the “Paradise” chapter and the unprecedented sensation caused by the “Because of You” PV have made the image of Alicia, the “Hersher of Man”, deeply imprinted in the hearts of every “Honkai Impact 3” player.
Her popularity, like riding a rocket, soared to an unattainable height, even surpassing several core protagonists in the game in some aspects.
As the official spokesperson for “Honkai Impact 3rd”, Alicia’s commercial value has soared and reached a whole new level.
Various invitations for business cooperation came to Qimeng Studio like snowflakes, specifically requesting to cooperate with “Miss Pink Fairy?”
In various subsequent endorsement activities and promotions, whether shooting new promotional posters, recording short films for brand cooperation, or participating in some online fan interaction activities, Alicia has shown more dedication and sincere emotions than ever before.
When she smiled again and said the classic line “Fight for all the beauty in the world” in her sweet and infectious voice, her tone was obviously filled with an indescribable firmness, calmness and sense of mission.
Chapter 41 “I’m coming to Mondstadt! Wind God Eyes are working hard!” (Old version)
Because, through the plot of “Paradise” and Qin Feng’s narration, she has deeply understood the heavy weight behind this sentence.
This is not just an empty propaganda slogan, but also a true portrayal of how she, Alicia, the “ruler of human laws”, practiced it with her life in that desperate era.
She began to truly put herself into the role of the “hero” who was willing to sacrifice everything to protect human civilization.
Every smile and every word she speaks seems to convey to the world her yearning for beauty and determination to protect it, which comes from the depths of her soul.
This sincere emotion radiating from the inside out has also brought her endorsement effect to an unprecedented level.
Countless players and passers-by were moved by her pure and powerful appeal, and developed a deeper emotional connection with the game “Honkai Impact 3” and the character “Alishia”.
Qin Feng, as the driving force and planner behind all of this, has become more and more tacit and in tune with Alicia in the process of participating in these endorsement activities together.
Qin Feng can always keenly capture the most shining and moving qualities of Alicia, and through clever planning and guidance, perfectly present them to the public.
And Alicia always understands Qin Feng’s intentions accurately, and uses her unique charm and expressiveness to make every promotional activity brilliant and impressive.
They are like a pair of dancers who work in perfect harmony, performing together gorgeous and moving melodies on the stage of commercial promotion.
Because of this common “cause” and the deep trust and tacit understanding established at work, the relationship between the two has unknowingly become closer and more harmonious.
They are no longer just a relationship between boss and employee, or planner and spokesperson.
They are more like a pair of partners fighting side by side and a pair of confidants who appreciate each other.
With the continuous updating and improvement of the content of “Paradise”, Qimeng Studio has also entered a new period of rapid development.
The new story chapters, new character imprints, and new combat mechanisms all require Qin Feng and his team to invest a lot of time and energy to polish and optimize.
Overtime has therefore become the norm in the studio.
Late at night, when the hustle and bustle of the city fades away, the lights in Qimeng Studio remain bright.
Late one night, Qin Feng was still sitting alone in his office, frowning slightly, concentrating on revising a plot copy for “Paradise” that would be updated the next day.
The densely packed words on the screen kept dancing in his eyes.
He needs to ensure that every word and sentence is just right, and every plot can perfectly show the style and fate of the heroes of the previous civilization.
The air in the office was a little chilly, with only the slight hum of the computer host and the rhythmic “click” sound of Qin Feng typing on the keyboard.
At this moment, the office door was gently pushed open a crack.
A slender and graceful figure walked in quietly, carrying a tray.
It’s Alicia.
She seemed to have just finished an online live interactive event, and there was still a hint of fatigue on her face, but her beautiful pink eyes immediately flashed with tenderness and concern when she saw Qin Feng still working at his desk.
She was wearing a loose and comfortable pink home outfit today, with her long hair casually draped over her shoulders. She lacked some of the refinement and glamour of her usual role as “Miss Pink Fairy,” but gained some of the kindness and gentleness of a girl next door.
On the tray in her hand was a cup of steaming milk and a midnight snack that looked very delicate and delicious – a few cute matcha cakes and a small plate of cut fruit.
Ai Lishiya walked lightly to Qin Feng’s desk and gently placed the tray next to his hand. Her voice was as soft as a feather, with a hint of lazy magnetism:
“Boss, are you still busy?”
There was a subtle hint of heartache in her voice.
“No matter how important your work is, you must take care of your health.
Ellie will be distressed.”
These words, with a hint of coquettishness, sounded so natural and so touching when spoken from her mouth.
Qin Feng raised his head from the complicated documents and saw Alicia’s breathtakingly beautiful face close to him under the light, as well as her eyes full of tenderness and concern. A warm feeling welled up in his heart.
At this moment, the fatigue of the past few days seemed to be quietly dispelled by her gentle gaze and soft words.
“Aili? Why haven’t you gone back to rest yet?” Qin Feng asked in surprise, with a hint of apology in his tone, “I’m sorry for making you work overtime with me so late again.”
Ai Lixia smiled and shook her head. She stretched out her slender fingers, gently pressed Qin Feng’s frown, and said softly: “Boss, what are you talking about? I am willing to accompany you and work hard for our common cause.”
Her fingertips had a slightly cool touch, which caused ripples in Qin Feng’s heart.
“Besides,” Alicia winked playfully and pointed at the midnight snack on the table, “Aili specially prepared a ‘loving midnight snack’ for you. Boss, don’t you want to try it? This is made by Ai Li herself.”
Qin Feng was deeply moved when he saw the cakes and fruits that were exquisitely shaped and exuded tempting aroma.
He knew that although Alicia seemed a little out of touch with the world, she was actually a very careful and considerate girl.
“Thank you, Ellie.”
Qin Feng said sincerely, “I’m sorry to bother you.”
“Hehe, as long as the boss likes it, it’s fine.” A satisfied smile appeared on Alicia’s face.
In the quiet office, under the soft light, the two of them chatted casually while enjoying the delicious midnight snack made by Alicia.
They talked about the subsequent plot development of “Paradise”, the players’ heated discussions about the heroes of the previous civilization, and some interesting things and troubles encountered in their work.
The atmosphere was warm and harmonious, even with a hint of ambiguity.
While chatting, Alicia’s eyes always lingered on Qin Feng’s face for a long time inadvertently.
Chapter 42 “Liyue is so beautiful, Zhongli YYDS!” (Old version)
She looked at his slightly furrowed brows as he concentrated on thinking, his eyes that sparkled as he discussed something interesting, and his satisfied smile as he tasted delicious food.
She found that she seemed to enjoy observing the young boss more and more.
Every subtle expression and every unintentional movement of his seemed to carry a unique charm, deeply attracting her attention.
Some of the words she inadvertently revealed also contained her undisguised admiration for Qin Feng and a hint of imperceptible dependence.
“Boss, you are amazing.
I never thought that history could be told in such an interesting way.
The stories of those heroes become so vivid and moving under your pen.”
“Boss, next time you encounter any problems, please tell me.
Although Ai Li may not be able to help much, she is willing to stay by your side and share some of the pressure with you.”
“Boss, with you here, Ai Li feels at ease.
It seems that no matter what difficulties we encounter, as long as the boss is there, we can definitely solve them.”
These words, which came from the heart, were like feathers, gently scratching Qin Feng’s heartstrings, causing ripples in his heart.
He looked at the “Miss Pink Fairy?” who looked even more beautiful and charming under the light, and felt the sincere emotion in her tone, and an indescribable throbbing surged in his heart.
He knew that his feelings for Alicia seemed to have long surpassed the ordinary relationship between superiors and subordinates and simple admiration.
But now is not the time to break that window paper.
He has more important things to do and bigger goals to achieve.
He cannot let his personal feelings affect the future of the entire team.
However, some emotions are like seeds. Once they take root in the heart, they will grow uncontrollably.
After working overtime late at night again, Qin Feng drove Alicia home as usual.
On an early winter night, the air already has a hint of chill.
The neon lights on both sides of the street flickered with a hazy light in the quiet night.
The car was driving smoothly on the empty road, with soothing light music playing in the car.
Neither of them spoke, and the atmosphere was a little quiet, but not awkward.
An inexplicable feeling quietly flows between the two of them.
When the car arrived at the building where Ailishiya lived, Qin Feng stopped the car, turned to Ailishiya and said, “Aili, we’re here.
Go back and rest early, we have to do it again tomorrow.”
Before he could finish his words, Alicia suddenly unbuckled her seat belt, turned around, and stared at Qin Feng without blinking in the dim light of the street lamp with her beautiful pink eyes.
There was a complex and charming light in her eyes that Qin Feng had never seen before.
There is shyness, nervousness, anticipation, and a touch of courage to go all out.
“Boss,” Alicia said softly, her voice trembling slightly, “Qin Feng”
She seldom calls Qin Feng by his name directly, which makes Qin Feng feel nervous.
“Aili Aili discovered…” She took a deep breath, as if she had exhausted all her strength, and finally mustered up the courage to pour out the emotions in her heart that had long been suppressed:
“Ellie found that she seemed to like being with you more and more.”
Her voice was very soft and gentle, as if she was telling a secret that only the two of them could hear.
“Whether it’s at work, discussing interesting ideas, or like now, just sitting together quietly and chatting about unimportant topics”
“It all makes Ellie feel very happy and at ease.”
“It’s like the whole world becomes different when you’re around.”
There was a hint of shyness and innocence unique to young girls in Alicia’s words, but they were also filled with irresistible sincerity and passion.
Qin Feng looked at the “Pink Fairy Miss?” who always smiled sweetly and seemed to be in control of everything. But at this moment, she seemed a little nervous and uneasy because of revealing her feelings. Her cheeks also flushed cutely because of shyness.
He could no longer remain calm in his heart!
The lake of the heart that had already been rippling because of Alicia, at this moment, completely set off a huge wave!
He stretched out his hand, his movements were a little clumsy, but with a hint of unquestionable determination, and gently held Alicia’s little hand, which was placed in front of him and slightly cold due to nervousness.
Alicia’s body trembled slightly when Qin Feng held her hand.
But she did not struggle. Instead, she subconsciously hooked Qin Feng’s fingers with her own.
Qin Feng felt the softness and warmth coming from Alicia’s palm, as well as the slight trembling of her fingertips, and an indescribable pity and love surged in his heart.
He looked at Alicia’s pink eyes, which looked even more charming in the moonlight, and responded in a gentle but firm voice:
“Ai Li, actually”
“Me too.”
These three simple words contain thousands of words.
No need for excessive explanation or fancy words.
A look, a gesture, a simple response is enough.
The two looked at each other and smiled, their smiles filled with relief, joy and a hint of indescribable sweetness.
The bright moonlight shone gently on the two of them through the car window, as if covering them with a layer of holy silver gauze.
A secret agreement that did not need to be stated was quietly reached between the two people at this moment.
They both knew that starting from tonight, some subtle but beautiful changes would take place in their relationship.
They are still partners fighting side by side and confidants supporting each other.
But at the same time, they will also be the most special existence in each other’s lives.
In the game, the plot of “Paradise” unfolds slowly before the players like an epic scroll.
The Thirteen Heroes of Chasing Fire, a group of heroes who burned everything they had to fight against the collapse and protect humanity in the pre-civilization era, their stories have finally been unveiled and presented to all players one by one.
From the heavy responsibility and endless loneliness hidden beneath Kevin Kaslana’s cold appearance, to Suna’s insight into the world, wisdom and sacrifice of compassion.
Chapter 43 “It’s so hard to have an Inazuma, Thunder God, please stop electrocuting me!” (Old version)
From Velvet, whose creative power is full of fantastic ideas but also has a hint of madness and paranoia, to Padofelice, who seems to be materialistic and greedy but is actually kind and optimistic, and who is still trying hard to find the “treasure” in despair.
From Grayshu’s pure and flawless heart that depicts hope and beauty with her brush, to Qianjie’s violent and irritable yet contradictory existence that sticks to his own “rules”.
Every hero has an extremely distinct personality, a past that makes people sigh, and his own unique “Tao”.
In that desperate era shrouded in destruction, they fought unyieldingly in their own ways.
They have also had laughter, tears, arguments and reconciliation.
They have fought side by side for a common goal, and have also parted ways due to different ideas.
But in the end, they all paid a heavy price, and even sacrificed their lives, in order to protect the flame of human civilization.
While experiencing the plot of “Paradise”, players are all deeply moved by the sacrifice and fighting spirit of these heroes of the former civilization.
They lamented the tragic fate that these heroes were ultimately unable to change, and also stood in awe of the brilliance of humanity they displayed during that dark period of history.
The depth and breadth of the “Paradise” plot, as well as the philosophical thinking and humanistic care contained therein, have once again elevated the status of the game “Honkai Impact 3” in the minds of all players.
It is no longer just an action game with beautiful graphics and exciting combat.
It is also a work of art that can inspire deep thought and touch the soul.
As the only member of the Thirteen Heroes who (ostensibly) survived to this day and personally experienced that tragic history, Fu Hua’s inner feelings when experiencing the “Paradise of the Past” plot are particularly profound and complex.
When she controlled the character of the present civilization and saw her companions who had fought side by side with her and shared life and death in the space of “Past Paradise” composed of memories, each of them appeared vividly in front of her in the form of “memory”
When she heard them speaking those familiar lines in that familiar voice, and recalled those years they had shared, whether passionate, warm, or sad,
Even Fu Hua’s heart, which had been hardened by thousands of years and had become as hard as iron and calm as a well, could not help but be moved by waves that were difficult to calm down.
The era of war and crisis seemed to reappear before her eyes.
She saw Kevin’s back, always at the forefront on the battlefield, as reliable as an iceberg.
She heard the heavenly voice of Alysia, which always had a sweet smile and encouraged everyone with the gentlest words.
She felt Suna’s all-seeing gaze, yet one that was filled with a hint of compassion.
She also thought of Wei Erwei’s imaginative inventions that always worked wonders at critical moments.
I remembered how cute Padufils was, always trying to find ways to “pick up trash” from the battlefield, but would stand up without hesitation when her companions were in danger.
I remembered Grace’s innocent eyes that always stayed quietly by their side, recording every moment of their lives with her paintbrush.
I remembered Qianjie, who had a bad temper but always stuck to his bottom line and had an awkward gentleness.
Those once vivid faces, those once familiar voices, those unforgettable memories of their shared experiences, surged in her mind like a tide.
Her heart was filled with endless longing for her deceased companions and deep regret for that irreversible tragic history.
She seemed to have returned to that war-torn era, fighting bloody battles and escaping death together with Kevin, Alicia and others for the survival of human civilization and to protect this imperfect world.
This immersive experience gave her a new understanding of the word “protection”.
It also made her think more deeply about her loneliness and persistence that had lasted for thousands of years.
If they had made some different choices, if they had more powerful power, then could the tragedy of the previous civilization have been avoided?
Could those deceased companions have had a different, better ending?
These questions, like heavy shackles, tortured Fu Hua’s heart.
It also made her have a stronger admiration and an indescribable complex emotion for Qin Feng, the “screenwriter” who was able to present that dusty history to the world in such a real and profound way.
She began to realize that what Qin Feng was doing was not just “creating games.”
He is more like making up for regrets and passing on hope.
In his own way, he brought those long-dead heroes back to life in another form, allowing their spirit and beliefs to be understood, remembered, and passed on by more people.
This kind of ability and this kind of mind moved even Fu Hua, an “antique” who had lived for thousands of years.
(If Qin Feng subsequently summons the other twelve heroes through the system, or for other special reasons, the “consciousnesses” or “reincarnations” of the other twelve heroes also appear in the Qimeng Studio, then when they experience the “Paradise of the Past” plot and see their past being reproduced so realistically, they will inevitably be like Fu Hua, filled with emotion and overwhelmed with emotions.
They will inevitably develop a deeper sense of identification and a more complex bond with Qin Feng, the “boss” who can see through their hearts and write their destiny.
)
The success of the “Paradise” chapter lies not only in the fact that it brought new gameplay and rich plot content to “Honkai Impact 3”, but also in the fact that it successfully created a group of flesh-and-blood and unforgettable heroes of the former civilization.
Although the stories of these heroes are full of tragedy, the great spirit they demonstrate of being willing to sacrifice everything to protect beauty is like a bright light, illuminating the depth and breadth of the entire worldview of “Honkai Impact 3” and deeply touching the hearts of every player.
And Qin Feng, with this chapter, once again proved his extraordinary ability as a top game producer and plot writer.
His status in the minds of players has also been irreversibly elevated from the initial “conscientious boss” and “genius producer” to “God Qin” and “the eternal god”.
Chapter 44: New Storyline for Honkai Impact 3rd: The Eternal Flame! (Old Version)
The legend of Qimeng Studio continues.
And a more exciting and magnificent chapter is about to slowly unfold under Qin Feng’s pen.
The success of the “Paradise of the Past” chapter lies not only in its fascinating plot and grand presentation of the epic of the previous civilization, but also in Qin Feng’s meticulous portrayal of each fire-chasing hero.
He knew very well that these heroes with different personalities and tragic fates were the true soul of “Paradise”.
In order to make the image of each hero more full and more popular, Qin Feng specially produced exclusive background music (BGM) and visually impactful CG animation for each of them in addition to the plot text.
When players interact with the memories of these heroes in the “Paradise of the Past” and gradually unlock their stories, these exclusive BGM and CG are like the finishing touch, instantly bringing players’ emotions into it, allowing them to more deeply feel the unique charm and tragic fate of each hero.
For example, when the player unlocks the plot about Kevin Kaslana and sees that the strongest warrior of the former civilization had to freeze himself in order to fight against the Herrscher of the End, holding the Holy Judgment of Skyfire burning with a dark blue flame, and saying the tragic line “I will cut off the past and the future, until the world no longer needs me”, the background music called “Regression” sounds in the background.
The majestic and desolate melody perfectly highlights the endless loneliness and heavy responsibility hidden beneath Kevin’s cold appearance, moving countless players.
And when Alisa transformed into the “Herrsder of Man” and said with a smile the earth-shattering declaration “I am the Herrsder of Man, Alisa”, amid the flying pink petals, the ethereal and sacred song “TruE” was played.
The beautiful picture, coupled with Alicia’s gentle yet powerful voice and her heavenly singing, made every viewer feel the ultimate love and sacrifice of the “Herrserker of Man”, and also made Alicia’s image completely enshrined in the hearts of players.
For example, when the plot involves the mad scientist Möbius, showing her conducting various forbidden and tempting life experiments in the “infinite” laboratory, trying to pursue eternity and evolution through constant “shedding”, the background music that sounds is full of weirdness, mystery and a hint of madness.
Combined with Mebius’s sickly yet charming smile in the CG animation, and her line “Life is a game that constantly evolves towards ‘infinity’~”, players have a very deep impression of this “Snake Girl” who is both good and evil.
(If characters like Velvet and Padofelice are also employees of Dream Studio, or join through system summons later)
When Wei Liwei, the “magician” who is always full of wonderful ideas and has eight different personalities, saw the plot performance CG designed by Qin Feng for her in the “Paradise”, which shows the charm and creativity of her different personalities through a series of gorgeous and mechanical “magic shows”, her face, which always has a cynical smile, would also show a satisfied expression.
“Oh my, boss, you really understand me, Wei Erwei,” she would say in that slightly exaggerated aria, “This ‘performance’ perfectly showcases the unparalleled talent and charm of my lady Wei Erwei! However, if some more explosion special effects could be added, it would be even more perfect! After all, art is explosion!” She would even take the initiative to find Qin Feng, and enthusiastically discuss how to make her “magic show” more gorgeous and more unexpected, providing Qin Feng with a constant source of “crazy” inspiration.
And Padofelice, the “cat merchant” who always squints her eyes and looks a bit mercenary and greedy, but is actually kind and optimistic at heart, saw the memory of the “Paradise” designed for her by Qin Feng, in which she worked hard to collect all kinds of “treasures” (in her opinion) in the desperate doomsday, and used these “treasures” to help those in need, and even spent all her wealth to protect her companions at the critical moment. Her eyes, which always have a hint of cunning, would also show a hint of imperceptible moisture.
“Wow, boss Phyllis, Phyllis is not that great.” She would wipe away her non-existent tears and say in a nasal voice, “Phyllis just doesn’t want to see everyone unhappy. Those ‘treasures’, if they can bring smiles to everyone’s faces, that’s their real value.” Although she said this, her heart was full of gratitude and recognition for Qin Feng’s deep understanding of her kindness and innocence.
She would even secretly give Qin Feng some of her treasured “little gadgets” as a reward for “thanking the boss for writing such a good story for Phyllis.”
It is precisely because Qin Feng has portrayed each hero in such meticulous detail and tailored exclusive BGM and plot performances for them that the chapter “Paradise of the Past” has such a strong appeal and influence.
When players experience this gameplay, they are not just engaging in boring battles and collecting engravings, but rather personally experiencing a series of magnificent and soul-stirring heroic epics.
They laughed and cried with these heroes of the previous civilization, felt their joys and sorrows, and witnessed their beliefs and sacrifices together.
This immersive story experience has brought the reputation of “Honkai Impact 3” to a new height.
Thanks to its excellent plot, successful character creation, and a large number of high-quality original music, “Honkai Impact 3” has accumulated an extremely large and loyal fan base in a short period of time.
These fans are not only consumers of the game, but also disseminators and creators of the “Honkai Impact 3” culture.
They actively discuss the game’s plot, share their gaming experiences, and create various fan works on major social platforms and forums, forming a unique and vibrant “Honkai Impact 3rd” cultural circle.
Qin Feng keenly noticed this trend.
He knows that for a successful game IP, relying solely on the content of the game itself is far from enough.
Chapter 45 “I will change everything!” Kiana’s Awakening! (Old Version)
It is also necessary to further enhance fan stickiness and expand the influence of IP through various derivatives and offline activities.
Thus, a bold idea gradually took shape in Qin Feng’s mind – to hold an online and offline simultaneous concert with the theme of “Honkai Impact 3”!
He wants to use music, an art form that transcends national boundaries and touches people’s hearts, to give back to the vast number of players who have always supported “Honkai Impact 3”, and to add fuel to the fire of this newly born game IP!
When Qin Feng announced this decision at the regular meeting of the studio, everyone showed expressions of surprise and excitement.
“Concert? Boss, are you saying that we should hold our own concert for Honkai Impact 3rd?” Kiana was the first to ask excitedly, with curiosity glittering in her eyes.
“That’s right.”
Qin Feng nodded with a confident smile on his face, “Honkai Impact 3rd has so many excellent original music tracks, each of which carries the players’ emotions towards the game’s plot and characters.
We have the responsibility and the ability to present these musics to all the players who love them in a more shocking and perfect way.”
“But we have no experience in hosting concerts. Will it work?” Mei asked worriedly.
Qin Feng smiled and said, “Experience can be learned, and difficulties can be overcome.
Nothing is impossible if we work together.”
He paused, his tone becoming more resolute: “Also, for this concert, I will personally serve as the chief director and music director.
From song selection and arrangement to stage design and lighting effects, I personally oversee every step and strive to achieve perfection.”
Hearing Qin Feng’s solemn promise, the members of the studio were encouraged and expressed their willingness to contribute to the success of the concert.
As a result, the intensive preparations for the “Honkai Impact 3” themed concert began in full swing within the Dream Studio.
Qin Feng did not break his promise. He put almost all his energy into the planning and preparation of this concert.
He first carefully selected dozens of the most popular and representative tracks from all the BGM and songs that have been released for “Honkai Impact 3”.
Then, he invited the world’s top music production team and symphony orchestra to re-arrange and perform these pieces.
Some songs have been adapted into magnificent symphonic versions; some BGMs have been given new life with more modern feel and electronic music elements.
In terms of stage design, Qin Feng strives for innovation and breakthroughs.
He is not only satisfied with the traditional concert stage, but also uses a lot of holographic projection technology, motion capture technology, and AR augmented reality technology, trying to present the classic scenes and character images in the game to the audience in an immersive way.
Qin Feng repeatedly considered every detail of the lighting effects, sound equipment, and on-site directing, striving to achieve the most perfect performance effect.
The members of the studio were also infected by Qin Feng’s dedication and professional attitude, and actively participated in the preparations for the concert.
With her unparalleled affinity and stage charm, Alicia naturally took on the responsibility of promoting and hosting the concert.
Her sweet smile and gentle words became the best “living advertisement” for the concert.
Mei Raiden and Himeko Murata fully utilized their attentiveness and steadiness to take charge of the logistical support for the concert.
From venue layout, material procurement, to personnel coordination and security, they arranged everything in an orderly manner, ensuring the smooth progress of the entire preparation process.
Bronya used her talent in technology to take charge of the technical support for the online live broadcast of the concert, as well as the debugging and maintenance of various high-tech equipment on site.
Her calm and efficient work style provided solid technical support for the smooth holding of the concert.
Fu Hua and Kiana, both characters with powerful combat capabilities in the game, were arranged by Qin Feng to participate in the performance rehearsals of some programs.
With her profound martial arts skills, Fu Hua participated in the choreography of a visually impactful sword dance performance that combined traditional Chinese martial arts with modern dance, which served as one of the opening programs of the concert.
Kiana, because of her lively and cheerful personality and excellent singing skills (under Qin Feng’s secret special training), was chosen to perform “Moon Halo”, a very important character song in “Honkai Impact 3”.
Although Kiana felt a little nervous and unconfident at first, with the encouragement of Qin Feng and everyone, she mustered up the courage and threw herself into the hard rehearsals.
With the joint efforts of everyone and after several months of careful preparation, the “Honkai Impact 3” theme concert – “Sparkling Sound” finally arrived as scheduled!
The venue for the concert was chosen to be the largest comprehensive gymnasium in Jiangcheng.
On the night of the performance, the stadium was packed with tens of thousands of loyal “Honkai Impact 3” players who came from all over the country and even the world, filling the entire venue.
They waved glow sticks printed with the “Honkai Impact 3” logo and character images, their faces filled with excitement and anticipation.
Millions of viewers who were unable to attend the event in person flocked to the online live broadcast room. They witnessed this music feast for “Honkai Impact 3” players through the screen.
As the lights in the stadium slowly dimmed, a carefully produced opening video began to play on the huge holographic projection screen in the center of the stage, reviewing the glorious journey of “Honkai Impact 3” from its initial obscurity to its current global popularity, as well as those unforgettable classic moments in the game.
The atmosphere of the whole venue was ignited instantly!
Then, accompanied by a burst of passionate drum beats and melodious flute sounds, Fu Hua, dressed in a flowing white training suit and holding a long sword that flashed with cold light, descended from the sky like an immortal and appeared in the center of the stage.
Her flowing sword dance, sometimes fierce and fierce, sometimes light and graceful, matched with the ever-changing lights on the stage and the holographically projected ink-and-wash landscape background, displayed the power and beauty of traditional Chinese martial arts to the fullest, winning thunderous applause and cheers from the audience!
Chapter 46: Players burst into tears again: “It’s so exciting, and so cool!” (Old version)
After Fu Hua’s wonderful opening performance, the concert officially kicked off.
The classic BGM and songs from “Honkai Impact 3” that players are familiar with were given new vitality by the performance of top symphony orchestras and professional singers, and resounded throughout the entire stadium.
When the song “Rubia”, which was created for the popular character “Raven” (if set as an employee or a subsequent appearance) in the “Paradise” chapter and was full of exotic style and sad fatalism, sounded, the atmosphere in the venue reached a small climax.
The singer of this song was specially invited by Qin Feng. In this world, he is a male singer with a voice and style very similar to Zhou Shen in his previous life, and he has a voice like a heavenly sound.
His ethereal yet penetrating voice conveys the profound love and sacrifice contained in “Rubia” in a tearful and touching way.
When countless players heard this song, they couldn’t help but think of the sad fate of “Raven” in the game, and their eyes became moist.
And when Kiana, wearing the dazzling “Herrscher of Fire” performance costume, bravely walked onto the stage amid the cheers of the audience, and sang the song “Moon Halo” which represented her growth and awakening with her slightly immature but powerful and emotional voice,
The atmosphere at the scene was pushed to the extreme boiling point!
“I will stand with you, fight until the end” (Although Qin Feng banned English, in order to restore the atmosphere of the song, it can be understood as a special language or chant in this world)
Kiana’s singing skills may not be comparable to those of professional singers.
But the sincere emotion contained in her singing, the belief of never giving up, and the determination to burn everything to protect the beauty deeply moved every player present!
Countless players spontaneously followed Kiana and sang loudly this song that has long been deeply rooted in people’s hearts.
Their voices merged into a huge torrent, echoing in the stadium. The scene was spectacular and made people’s blood boil!
The characters (Mei, Bronya, Himeko, Alicia, etc.) are also sitting in the VIP area below the stage, or watching this grand performance through the screen backstage.
They watched the star-studded performances on the stage, listened to the thunderous cheers and choruses, and felt the players’ heartfelt love and support for Honkai Impact 3.
Their hearts were filled with indescribable emotion, pride and shock.
They never imagined that a game they participated in producing would have such a huge influence and be able to closely connect so many strangers because of their common love.
This feeling is so wonderful and so beautiful.
They looked at the radiant Kiana singing hard on the stage, and the players in the audience cheering and crying because of the music, and a strong sense of warmth surged in their hearts.
They are proud to be part of this great team and feel honored to be able to participate in such a loving and touching event.
The concert was full of climaxes, with classic pieces performed one after another.
The beauty and holiness of “TruE”, the coolness and explosion of “Cyberangel”, and the tragedy and desolation of “Regression”
Each song is like a key that opens the floodgates of players’ memories, allowing them to immerse themselves again in the magnificent and touching story world of “Honkai Impact 3”.
Time passes quietly in the wonderful music and warm atmosphere.
Soon, the concert came to an end.
Amid the audience’s eager encore, host Alicia took to the stage again.
She was still as sweet and radiant as ever, but her eyes were slightly red because of the previous emotion.
“Thank you so much for your enthusiasm and support tonight!” said Alicia in her infectious voice. “I’m very happy and honored to be able to spend such a wonderful night with so many friends who love Honkai Impact 3rd!”
“Well, at the end of tonight, we will give you a special surprise!” Alicia winked playfully, leaving everyone in suspense.
Just when everyone was curious about what this “special surprise” was, a spotlight suddenly hit one side of the stage.
Qin Feng, the founder of Qimeng Studio and the chief producer of “Honkai Impact 3”, was seen walking out slowly from the backstage wearing a well-tailored black performance suit.
He had a gentle and confident smile on his face.
The moment the audience saw Qin Feng appear, they burst into thunderous applause and cheers!
“God Qin! God Qin! God Qin!”
“Forever God!”
Players express their love and admiration for the game producer who has brought them countless surprises and touching moments in the most direct and enthusiastic way.
Qin Feng smiled and waved to the audience, then walked to the center of the stage and took a microphone from the staff.
His gaze gently turned to the other side of the stage, where Alicia was looking at him with a hint of surprise and expectation.
Under the spotlight, Qin Feng smiled, extended his hand to Alicia, and said slowly in a voice full of magnetism and a hint of subtle affection:
“Ellie”
“Will you join me in singing one last song for everyone who loves Honkai Impact 3rd and loves us?”
Qin Feng’s action was undoubtedly a huge surprise!
Not only did it instantly make the audience in the audience boil over, but it also made Alicia herself feel an unexpected surge of excitement.
She covered her mouth in surprise, and her beautiful pink eyes instantly sparkled with a star-like light, filled with happiness and disbelief.
She looked at Qin Feng’s sincere and gentle eyes, feeling the unquestionable invitation in his tone, and the joy and emotion in her heart almost overflowed.
She knew that this was Qin Feng’s way of expressing a special recognition and friendship to her and everyone else.
Chapter 47: Qin Feng Studio, the “Blade Factory” of the Gaming Industry! (Old Version)
Amid the good-natured cheers and applause of the audience, Alicia, holding up the hem of her gorgeous pink dress, walked gracefully and lightly towards the center of the stage, like a princess from a fairy tale, towards Qin Feng who was waiting for her with a smile.
She gently placed her slender white hand into Qin Feng’s warm and broad palm.
The two stood side by side, under the bright spotlight, like a golden boy and a jade girl, incredibly perfect.
“Well then, next, I and Ai Li will present to you all this character song of ‘Human Herrscher’ Ai Lishia’—’TruE’.”
Qin Feng said to the audience with a smile.
As the melodious and ethereal piano prelude sounded, the entire gymnasium fell silent.
Everyone’s eyes were focused on the perfect couple in the center of the stage.
Qin Feng spoke first, his gentle and affectionate singing voice, like a gurgling stream, slowly flowing into everyone’s heart:
“In this world of fleeting moments, an agent breeze begins to blow…”
Immediately afterwards, Alicia’s sweet and ethereal voice also sounded, perfectly intertwined with Qin Feng’s singing, like a harmony from heaven:
“Through the darkness, a faint spark, a brand new story starts today…”
The duet between the two was flawless!
Qin Feng’s singing voice is full of masculine tenderness and tolerance, like a pair of warm hands, gently protecting the pure beauty of Alicia.
Alicia’s singing voice is full of feminine sweetness and ethereality, like a free elf dancing in the melody, perfectly interpreting her persistence in love and calmness in sacrifice.
Their singing, sometimes low and gentle, like tears and complaints, tells the heavy fate and selfless dedication of the “rulers of man”.
Sometimes it is high-pitched and passionate, full of power, showing the firm belief of never giving up hope even in despair.
The entire stadium was immersed in this song full of love and emotion.
Countless players couldn’t help but hum along, tears of emotion glistening in their eyes.
At the climax of the song, when the two sang together “My ‘TruE’, for you I’d die, a love that will never fade away…” (My ‘true self’, for you I’d die, a love that will never fade away), the atmosphere on the scene was pushed to the extreme of romance and touching!
When the last note of the song ended, Qin Feng and Alicia turned their heads at the same time and looked at each other with a smile.
Their eyes met under the bright lights.
That look was full of tacit understanding, full of appreciation, and also full of an indescribable, quietly growing feeling called “love”.
This moment seemed to be frozen in time.
There was thunderous applause and cheers from the audience that lasted for a long time.
Everyone was deeply moved by this “golden boy and girl” on the stage and their performance of the song full of love and sacrifice.
The “Spark Flowing Sound” concert of “Honkai Impact 3” came to a perfect and romantic end with the chorus of Qin Feng and Alicia that amazed the audience.
The successful holding of this concert is not only a feast to give back to players, but also a perfect display of the cultural value of the “Honkai Impact 3” IP.
It allows everyone to see that “Honkai Impact 3” is not only an excellent game, but also a cultural symbol that can trigger emotional resonance and convey positive energy.
Qin Feng and his Qimeng Studio once again proved their strength and talent to the world through this concert.
After experiencing the ups and downs of the main storyline and the passion of the concert, Qin Feng did not forget to show the players the relaxed, cute and lifelike side of the Valkyries.
He knows that a successful character not only needs a grand epic, but also needs everyday details that can resonate with players.
So, he planned and launched the daily instant noodle animation series of “Honkai Impact 3” – “Valkyrie’s Table”.
This animation is based on the theme of “food”. Each episode revolves around a delicious dish carefully prepared by Mei. It tells the warm daily life of Kiana, Mei, Bronya and other characters in St. Freya Academy, as well as the various interesting and healing stories that happen between them.
For example, Kiana had a “heart-wrenching” battle with Homu in order to eat the “Sad and Ecstatic Rice” made by Mei.
In order to create the most perfect “Vodka Girl” special drink, Bronya conducted a series of “precision” experiments.
Principal Theresa was caught eating snacks by Himeko, and a hilarious cat-and-mouse chase ensued.
Fairy Fu Hua would occasionally show off her skills and make some traditional Chinese snacks for everyone.
Alicia will bring a variety of novel ingredients and work with Mei to research new recipes, bringing everyone a surprising taste experience.
The painting style of “Valkyrie’s Table” is different from the realism and combat style of the main storyline. It adopts a more cute two-head or three-head body proportion, and the colors are brighter and warmer.
The length of each episode is just a few minutes. The plot is light-hearted and humorous, with a brisk pace, making it very suitable for watching in your spare time to relax.
As soon as this instant noodle animation was released, it received unanimous praise and enthusiastic pursuit from players for its cute style, healing plot, and vivid presentation of the daily life of the Valkyries.
“Ahhh! ‘The Valkyrie’s Table’ is so cute! It’s melting my heart!”
“The food Mei’s wife cooked looks delicious! I want to eat the Sadness Rice too!”
“The Q-version Kiana and Bronya are so cute!
Chapter 48: The name “Mihuyou” resounds throughout the other world! (Old version)
I want to pinch it!”
“Theresa is the cutest in the world! The way she secretly eats snacks makes me laugh to death!”
“This is the kind of show a tough guy should watch! It’s so healing! After watching it, I felt like all the fatigue of the day disappeared!”
Players have said that through this animation, they saw the Valkyries’ more real and lovely side outside the battlefield, and it also made their character images fuller and more down-to-earth.
The success of “Valkyrie’s Table” has also opened up a new development direction for the “Honkai Impact 3” IP.
It proves that even derivative works of daily life, as long as they are well-made and made with care, can also gain the love and recognition of players.
Through this animation, Qin Feng once again demonstrated his precise grasp of the character’s personality and his keen insight into players’ preferences.
He knows that a successful IP needs to constantly bring surprises to players and meet their emotional needs at different levels.
Whether it is an exciting and blood-stirring battle epic or a warm and healing daily life, they are all an indispensable part of this vibrant world.
And he will continue to lead his colleagues in Qimeng Studio to make this world more exciting and perfect.
The launch of the daily instant noodle animation “Valkyrie’s Table” is like inserting a light-hearted and pleasant interlude into the magnificent, sometimes passionate and tragic main theme of “Honkai Impact 3”. It allows players to feel the warm and lovely daily life of the Valkyries in addition to the exciting battles and touching plots, which greatly enriches the character settings and brings the players closer.
Each episode of the animation revolves around a delicious dish carefully prepared by Mei Raiden, and through the medium of food, it connects various interesting stories that take place in St. Freya Academy.
The animation style is cute and adorable, the plot is light-hearted and healing, and each episode is full of laughter, making players watch with relish and unable to stop.
However, in the latest episode of “The Valkyrie’s Table”, a small “accident” occurred, or it could be said that it was an “artistic processing” by the screenwriter Qin Feng, which caused a small “cooking storm” in reality.
The plot of this episode tells the story of Mei who suddenly had the urge to try making a new “creative dish” – a “super spicy mapo tofu rice bowl” that is said to be a fusion of Sichuan cuisine from China and Japanese flavors.
In the animation, Mei is busy in the kitchen with full confidence, putting all kinds of seasonings into the pot as if they were free, especially chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns, which are piled up into a small mountain.
Kiana and Bronya, who were watching nearby, were already trembling with fear.
When this super spicy mapo tofu rice bowl that looked bright red and exuded a “dangerous atmosphere” was served on the table, Kiana, out of her blind trust in Mei’s cooking skills and her infinite desire for delicious food, was the first to bravely pick up the spoon and scoop a big mouthful into her mouth.
The next second, the animation style suddenly changed!
Kiana’s face flushed crimson, her eyes widened like bells, veins bulged on her forehead, and her mouth seemed to spit fire! Then, as if on fast-forward, she frantically ran around the room, uttering incoherent “Woo-wa-wa-wa” screams. Finally, she frothed at the mouth, rolled her eyes, and collapsed to the ground, smoke billowing from her head.
Bronya, who was always calm and rational, took a small bite carefully. Although she did not act as exaggerated as Kiana, her calm expression that had remained unchanged for thousands of years collapsed in an instant.
Her little face was wrinkled, beads of sweat appeared on her forehead, the corners of her mouth twitched uncontrollably, and finally she silently took out a fire extinguisher from behind her and pointed it at her mouth.
These two visually impactful “mask of pain” images, coupled with the perfectly funny sound effects and background music in the animation, instantly sparked laughter among the audience.
“Hahahaha! I’m dying of laughter! Kiana’s expression is so classic!”
“Ban Ya actually pulled out a fire extinguisher! What a magical operation!”
“Mei’s ‘creative dish’ is so damn spicy! I can even feel the spiciness through the screen!”
“Please tell me the psychological trauma of Kiana and Banya!”
“Mei: Is the food I cook so bad? (feeling wronged)”
After this episode of animation was broadcast, it immediately became a hot topic among players, and various related emoticons and spoof photos also went viral on the Internet.
However, inside the Dream Studio, the person involved, Mei Raiden, felt a little amused when she watched this episode of animation.
She looked at the screen and saw Kiana and Bronya’s exaggerated expressions of “worse than death” because of the dishes she cooked. She also looked at the comments on the Internet that made fun of her “dark cuisine”. Her pretty face couldn’t help but turn slightly red, and a little bit of grievance rose in her heart.
Although she knew that this was just an exaggeration in the animation for comedic effect, as a girl who was quite confident in her cooking skills, she still felt a little uncomfortable being “publicly executed” like this.
So, during a break at work, Meiyi walked to Qin Feng’s office hesitantly, holding a cup of lemon black tea she had made herself.
“Boss” Meiyi stood in front of Qin Feng’s desk, twisting the corners of her clothes with her hands a little nervously, and her voice was also filled with a hint of grievance that was barely perceptible. “I watched the latest episode of “The Valkyrie’s Table”
Qin Feng was reviewing a new plan. When he heard Mei’s voice, he looked up and saw her hesitant and slightly aggrieved expression. He guessed about 70% of what she meant.
He suppressed a smile and asked in a puzzled tone, “Oh? Is it the episode about the super spicy mapo tofu? What’s wrong, Mei? Is there a problem?”
Mei’s cheeks turned even redder when she saw Qin Feng’s “knowingly asking” look. She puffed her cheeks and said a little embarrassedly: “Boss, are the dishes I cook really as bad as they are shown in the animation?”
Her voice became softer and softer, until it was almost inaudible.
In those gentle purple eyes, there was also a hint of cautious inquiry and a subtle expectation? It seemed that he hoped to get a negative answer from Qin Feng.
Qin Feng was already very happy when he saw Mei’s cute and aggrieved look, but on the surface, he still maintained a serious expression.
Chapter 49: Music, plot, and graphics, all-round crushing! (Old version)
He cleared his throat and explained in a very serious and professional tone: “Ahem Meiyi, please don’t have any misunderstandings about this issue.”
“As for the expression techniques used in animation, in the professional field, we call it artistic processing!”
“Artistic processing?” Mei blinked, obviously unfamiliar with the term.
“That’s right!” Qin Feng nodded seriously and began his “trickery” or rather “professional interpretation”.
“You see, animation, as a form of artistic expression, needs to capture the audience’s attention as much as possible within a limited time frame and create strong dramatic conflicts and comedic effects.
Therefore, appropriate exaggeration and distortion are completely necessary and permitted.”
“For example, in this episode, if we simply stated that Kiana and Bronya thought your cooking was a bit spicy, what would be the point? The audience wouldn’t laugh, would they?”
“So, the screenwriter (that’s me) used some exaggerated rhetoric. Through Kiana’s volcanic reaction and Bronya’s brilliant move of pulling out a fire extinguisher, the taste sensation of ‘spicy’ was extremely amplified and visualized, achieving the purpose of making people laugh.”
“This is the charm of art!” Qin Feng said very logically, as if he was really a highly respected art theorist.
Mei was stunned when she heard this. Although she felt that something was not right, she also felt that what Qin Feng said seemed to make sense?
Her originally somewhat aggrieved mood gradually calmed down after being deceived by Qin Feng’s “profound and mysterious” “art theory”.
Qin Feng smiled secretly when he saw this, and continued, “So, Meiyi, you don’t have to care about those exaggerated plots in the animation.
It was all just a ‘good-natured joke’ to make the audience laugh.”
“In reality,” Qin Feng’s tone suddenly became extremely sincere and affirmative, his eyes filled with “infinite trust” in Mei’s cooking skills. “Your cooking skills are of course the best in the world! The color, fragrance and taste are all perfect, no one can match it! I, Qin Feng, can guarantee this!”
He paused, looking at Mei’s pretty face, which had turned slightly red because of his words. A sly smile appeared on the corner of his mouth and he suggested, “How about this, Mei? To prove your innocence and to let everyone recognize your amazing cooking skills again, tonight you can show off your skills and cook a sumptuous dinner for all our colleagues in the studio. How about that?”
“I promise that I will be the first one to eat up all the dishes you cook! Not even a drop of soup will be left!” Qin Feng patted his chest and said confidently, as if he couldn’t wait to taste Mei’s “dark cuisine”, no, it was the “unique delicacy”.
After being coaxed and flattered by Qin Feng, Meiyi’s original little grievance and unhappiness had long disappeared.
Her cheeks turned red with shyness and a hint of pride, which was so cute.
She glanced at Qin Feng a little embarrassedly and said angrily: “Boss, you are making fun of me again.”
But the corners of her mouth couldn’t help but rise slightly, revealing a sweet smile.
“Okay,” Mei nodded, her eyes flickering with eagerness. “Since the boss has said so, I’ll show off my cooking skills tonight and let everyone taste my true culinary skills! But the boss has to keep his word and make sure you eat all the dishes I cook!”
“Of course!” Qin Feng immediately raised his hand to guarantee, “A gentleman’s word is as good as his bond! If I don’t finish it, you’ll be at Miss Mei’s mercy!”
In this way, a “cooking storm” caused by the animation was successfully resolved with Qin Feng’s “superb” “artistic processing” explanation and “sincere” “food invitation”.
Mei’s mood also turned from gloomy to cheerful, and she began to enthusiastically think about tonight’s menu, ready to use her actual actions to prove that her cooking skills are by no means as “terrible” as in the animation.
Qin Feng, on the other hand, was secretly delighted in his heart.
He knew that he would have another treat tonight.
After all, Mei’s cooking skills have been certified by the system and are truly “god-level”!
The huge success of “Honkai Impact 3” is not only reflected in its amazing game revenue and player reputation, but also in its powerful IP derivative capabilities and commercial value.
As the game continues to gain popularity, various peripheral products related to “Honkai Impact 3” have sprung up in the market and have been enthusiastically sought after by players.
From exquisitely crafted character figures, acrylic standees, badge pendants, to stylishly designed collaborative clothing, themed accessories, and daily necessities, almost every peripheral product bearing the “Honkai Impact 3” logo has become a hot commodity in the market and is in short supply.
Especially those limited edition figures of popular characters, such as “Hersher of Flame” Kiana, “Hersher of Thunder” Mei, “Hersher of Reason” Bronya, and “Hersher of Humanity” Alcia, etc., were snapped up by players as soon as they were released, and their prices were even driven up several times higher in the second-hand market.
The hot sales of these peripheral products brought extremely generous extra income to Qimeng Studio, and also made Qin Feng’s funds more and more abundant.
Faced with the studio’s growing development needs and possible plans for parallel development of multiple projects in the future, Qin Feng knew that it was time to further expand the scale of Qimeng Studio.
He decisively rented several floors next to the original office space in the “Chuangxiang Building”, expanding the office area of the entire Qimeng Studio by several times.
The new office area was carefully designed and decorated by Qin Feng to be full of modern and technological sense, while also taking into account comfort and humanity.
There are spacious and bright open office areas, independent and quiet meeting rooms and discussion rooms, well-equipped tea rooms and rest areas, and even an “inspiration room” specially prepared for employees, equipped with various game consoles and entertainment equipment.
While the hardware facilities were greatly improved, Qin Feng also began to recruit more ordinary professional talents to enrich the various departments of the studio.
For example, experienced programmers are responsible for building and optimizing the underlying architecture of the game, as well as developing and maintaining new features.
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Talented art designers, including concept artists, modelers, animators, special effects artists, etc., are responsible for the continuous improvement of the game’s visual effects and the creation of new characters and new scenes.
Planners with great imaginations, including plot planning, level planning, numerical planning, system planning, etc., are responsible for the continuous enrichment and innovation of game content.
There are also professional marketing personnel, operation and maintenance personnel, administrative and logistics personnel, etc.
Although these newly recruited ordinary employees do not have special identities and extraordinary abilities that are highly tied to the game characters like Kiana and Alicia, they are all elite talents who have worked hard in their respective professional fields for many years and have rich work experience and solid professional skills.
Their joining has greatly alleviated the pressure on Qimeng Studio, especially Qin Feng himself, in development work, and also laid a solid talent foundation for the studio’s future multi-line development.
Driven by the phenomenal product “Honkai Impact 3”, the business empire of Qimeng Studio is expanding steadily and rapidly, striding towards a more magnificent and diversified future.
As the saying goes, a big tree attracts the wind.
The popularity of “Honkai Impact 3” and the sudden rise of Dream Studio naturally attracted the envy and imitation of many competitors in the industry.
In this world’s gaming industry, there are also some established gaming companies. They may have certain advantages in terms of technology accumulation and market channels, but they often appear somewhat slow and conservative in terms of innovation capabilities and sensitivity to emerging markets (such as two-dimensional mobile games).
When they saw that “Honkai Impact 3”, a product of a little-known small workshop, could achieve such huge success in a short period of time and sweep the entire market, their hearts were naturally filled with shock, jealousy, and a little unwillingness.
Among them, an old gaming company called “Phantom Technology” is the most representative of these imitators.
Phantom Technology is also well-known in the gaming industry in this world.
They started out by producing some 2D role-playing games and card games with decent graphics, relatively traditional gameplay, and “quite mature” pay-to-win points. With years of market operations and channel accumulation, they have accumulated a certain user base and revenue scale.
However, in front of “Honkai Impact 3”, a 3D two-dimensional action mobile game that represents next-generation quality, Phantom Technology’s previously proud products all seem to be overshadowed, as if they had been hit by a dimensionality reduction attack.
Faced with the huge market impact brought by “Honkai Impact 3” and the dilemma of losing users and declining revenue of its own products, the senior executives of Phantom Technology, after some “in-depth” market research and “intense” internal discussions, finally made a “wise” decision – if they can’t beat them, then join them, no, imitate them!
They believe that the success of “Honkai Impact 3” is nothing more than grasping the key words “two-dimensional”, “beautiful girl” and “action”.
As long as they follow this model, make use of their own company’s advantages in funds and channels, and carry out extensive publicity and promotion, then it is not impossible to replicate the success of “Honkai Impact 3” or even replace it!
Therefore, under the “wise” decision of the senior management of Phantom Technology, a new mobile game project called “Alien War Girls” was quickly launched, and a large amount of funds and manpower were invested in “key research and development”.
However, ideals are full, but reality is very skinny.
Although Phantom Technology may be better off than Qimeng Studio in its early days in terms of funding and channels, they are far behind Qin Feng and his team in terms of game production concepts, technical accumulation, and understanding of two-dimensional culture.
Their so-called “imitation” only stays on the surface, and is a clumsy plagiarism of the graphics style, character settings, and some gameplay.
As for the core of the success of “Honkai Impact 3” – the extremely sophisticated production standards, the fascinating story, and the delicate portrayal of the characters’ emotions, these things require real effort and talent to polish, but Phantom Technology simply cannot learn them, or rather, it simply disdains to learn them.
After several months of “hard research and development”, “Alien War Girls”, which Phantom Technology has high hopes for, was finally launched amid the publicity of “high anticipation” (mainly from press releases bought by Phantom Technology itself).
However, when players who were full of expectations (or just wanted to watch the fun) actually entered the game “Astronauts”, they were immediately shocked by the shoddy quality of the game.
First, the picture.
Although “Isekai Wars” is also claimed to be 3D cartoon rendering, the fineness of its modeling, the texture of its textures, and the use of light and shadow are more than one level behind “Honkai Impact 3rd”.
The character models look stiff and lifeless, the scene textures are blurry and rough, and the overall picture gives people a strong “web game style”, which is in sharp contrast to the cinematic visual enjoyment of “Honkai Impact 3”.
The second is action.
The battle scenes in the game are even more unbearable to watch.
The character’s movements are as stiff as a puppet, and the attack feels light and airy, like hitting cotton.
The so-called “skill special effects” are just a simple pile of light and shadow, without any beauty or impact.
Compared with the punch-to-the-flesh and smooth-flowing combat experience of “Honkai Impact 3”, it is simply heaven and earth.
As for the plot, there is no need to mention it.
The plot of “Underworld War Girls” is completely pieced together, with confusing logic, and is full of all kinds of clichéd “travel to another world” and “harem dragon arrogant” bloody plots.
The character dialogues are so awkward that it makes people dig their toes into the ground. It is completely not on the same level as the profound plot of “Honkai Impact 3” that can trigger emotional resonance among players.
The result is predictable.
Soon after “Unrelated War Girls” was launched, it was met with overwhelming negative reviews and complaints from players.
“Holy crap! What kind of rubbish is this? How dare they call themselves a competitor to Honkai Impact 3rd?”
“The images are blurry like mosaics, the movements are so stiff that it feels like they’re doing calisthenics, and the plot is so awkward it makes my scalp tingle!”
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“This isn’t ‘The Otherworldly Warrior’ at all. This is clearly ‘The Scam Warrior’! Does Phantom Technology still have any shame?”
“After playing for ten minutes, my eyes and mind were severely traumatized! Definitely uninstalling it!”
“There is no harm without comparison! After playing “Isekai War Girls”, I have a deeper understanding of how excellent “Honkai Impact 3rd” is!”
The reputation of the players has almost collapsed one-sidedly.
The ratings of “Isekai War Girls” have fallen below the passing line in all major app stores, and the revenue data is even more terrible, which is in sharp contrast to the booming revenue of “Honkai Impact 3rd”.
In the end, this “scam” that Phantom Technology had high hopes for had to be shut down hastily after just a few months of operation because no one was interested in it and it was unable to make ends meet, becoming a laughing stock in the industry.
However, this clumsy imitation incident, on the contrary, further highlighted the excellent quality of the game “Honkai Impact 3” and Qin Feng’s game production level and foresight that far exceeded ordinary people.
It made everyone clearly realize that the success of “Honkai Impact 3” was by no means accidental, nor could it be easily replicated.
Qin Feng and his Qimeng Studio have therefore established an unshakable benchmark position in the industry.
Thanks to the huge success of the phenomenal work “Honkai Impact 3” and his outstanding talents in many fields such as game design concepts, plot editing depth, music production level, PV directing talent, Qin Feng’s name quickly spread in the industry and among the player community.
He is praised by countless people as——
“A gaming prodigy that only appears once in a century!”
“A genius producer who redefined domestic mobile games!”
“A genius director who writes stories with his soul!”
“The man who understands the anime world the most and also understands gamers the most!”
Various titles full of praise and admiration fell like snowflakes on this young man who was only in his early twenties.
His name has almost become synonymous with “high-quality games”.
Any game labeled “Produced by Qin Feng” or “Produced by Qimeng Studio” seems to have natural quality assurance, which can make players trust and expect it unconditionally.
As the earliest and most core veteran employees of Qimeng Studio, Alicia, Raiden Mei, Muliangta Himeko, Bronya Zajicek, Fu Hua, and Kiana Kaslana, etc., after personally participating in and witnessing how Qin Feng, step by step, turned a vague idea that initially existed only in his mind into a real game that was popular all over the world and created countless miracles,
Their trust, dependence, admiration, and some indescribable special feelings for Qin Feng have also reached an unprecedented peak.
In their hearts, Qin Feng is not just a wise and decisive “boss” who leads them to success.
He is also a “creator” with extraordinary creativity who can turn decay into something magical.
He is a “confidant” who can see into their truest thoughts deep in their hearts and understand their every subtle emotion.
He is a “guide” who can give them the warmest encouragement and the most firm support when they are confused.
They firmly believe that as long as they can always follow Qin Feng’s footsteps and continue to work together in this big family called “Qimeng”, then they will be able to create more and more incredible miracles, and will surely usher in a brighter and better future!
When they looked at Qin Feng, in addition to the initial admiration and gratitude, there was also an infinite trust and worship in their eyes, just like believers looking up to God.
As the scale of Qimeng Studio continues to grow, various businesses are gradually getting on track, and Qin Feng’s burden has become much lighter than before.
He no longer needs to do everything himself like he did in the early days of his business.
Many daily development and operation tasks can now be safely handed over to newly recruited professionals.
This also gave him more time and energy to think about the future development direction of the studio and to care about the physical and mental health of these special “employees” around him.
Especially Wuliangta Jizi.
Qin Feng knew that although Ji Zi always looked so free and strong on the surface, the plot of “The Last Lesson” and her “sacrifice” in the game had more or less caused some indelible psychological shadows in her heart.
Although the shadow has faded a lot with Qin Feng’s enlightenment and the passage of time, Qin Feng can still occasionally catch a trace of imperceptible loneliness and fatigue from Ji Zi’s seemingly casual eyes.
He knew that Ji Zi needed an outlet to talk and relax, a place where she could temporarily take off all her disguises and strength.
So, Qin Feng would occasionally invite Ji Zi to go to a nearby bar with a clean and elegant environment and a relaxed atmosphere after work, or on a weekend evening, to have a few drinks, chat and relax.
Qin Feng discovered this bar by chance. The owner is a very stylish middle-aged man. The decoration style of the store is retro and warm, and the music played is mostly soothing jazz or blues, which is very suitable for quiet chats between friends.
Ji Zi did not refuse Qin Feng’s invitation.
Perhaps, deep down in her heart, she also longs for such an opportunity to temporarily escape from work and relax her body and mind.
After getting tipsy, the soft lighting in the bar, accompanied by soothing music, creates a relaxing atmosphere.
Ji Zi was holding a glass of beautifully colored cocktail, looking at the shaking liquid in the glass with a dazed look in her eyes. She was silent for a long time, and finally, she slowly opened her heart to Qin Feng.
She recounted some of her past experiences.
Those glorious years as a Valkyrie in the Destiny Organization, those thrilling moments of fighting side by side with companions and escaping death.
It also tells the story of her helplessness and loss when she had to leave the front line of the battlefield due to physical reasons and come to St. Freya Academy to work as a teacher.
She also talked about her confusion and worries about the future.
She didn’t know what else she could do besides fighting and teaching.
She was also afraid that, like in the game, one day her life would suddenly run out and she would leave this world quietly.
Qin Feng listened quietly to Ji Zi’s confession without interrupting or commenting.
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He just looked at Ji Zi with his gentle and focused eyes, making her feel that she was being listened to and understood carefully.
After Ji Zi finished speaking, Qin Feng slowly spoke, giving her the most sincere encouragement and support in a voice full of warmth and strength.
“Teacher Ji Zi,” Qin Feng said with a smile, “Everything you have experienced, whether it is glory or loss, is a precious treasure in your life.
They have shaped you into the strong, brave, kind, and charming Muryata Himeko you are today.”
“As for the future, you don’t have to feel confused at all.
Because now you have us, the brand new and hopeful family of Qimeng Studio.”
“Here, you are not only an excellent manager and an experienced mentor, but also an indispensable partner and friend.”
“Your value is not only reflected in fighting and teaching.
Your experience, your wisdom, your leadership, and your unique charm that infects and inspires everyone around you are our most valuable assets at Dream Studio.”
“And please believe me,” Qin Feng’s tone became unusually firm, “I will never let the tragedy in the game happen again in reality.
I will do my best to protect our family and everyone in our team.”
“I will show you a different, hopeful future that belongs to all of us.
In this future, you will have a healthy body, a happy life, and a brand new career and love that are worth your anticipation and pursuit.”
Qin Feng’s words were like a ray of warm sunshine in winter, instantly dispelling the haze in Ji Zi’s heart caused by alcohol and past events.
She looked at the man in front of her who was nearly ten years younger than her but seemed extremely mature and reliable. She felt the unquestionable sincerity and commitment in his tone, and an indescribable and inexplicable sense of dependence surged in her heart.
She felt that in front of this young man, she could let go of all her disguises, take off all her strength, and reveal the softest and most vulnerable side of her heart.
Because she knew that he would understand, he would tolerate, and he would protect her.
The eyes of “Little Boss” Ji Zi became slightly moist again.
But this time, it was no longer because of sadness, but because of being moved.
She reached out and gently held Qin Feng’s hand on the table. Her voice was slightly hoarse from being tipsy, but filled with unprecedented ease and relief:
“Thank you, Qin Feng”
“It’s great to have you around.”
At this moment, she is no longer the “Teacher Ji Zi” who needs to bear everything alone.
She is just an ordinary woman who longs to be understood, loved and have a warm harbor.
And Qin Feng seems to be the one who can give her all this.
As the scale of Qimeng Studio continues to grow, all work is gradually getting on track.
Although Qin Feng is still the soul and decision-making core of the entire studio, many specific execution-level matters can now be safely handed over to the newly recruited professionals.
This also gave him more time and energy to pay attention to the lives and emotional states of these special “veteran employees” within the studio.
Among these special employees, Mei Raiden is undoubtedly the one who has the most interactions with Qin Feng in daily life.
Ever since the last “cooking controversy” caused by the animation “Valkyrie’s Table”, with Qin Feng’s wonderful explanation of “artistic processing” and clever resolution of “food invitation”, Mei not only did not have any doubts about her cooking skills, but became more determined to prove her “world’s best” cooking skills with practical actions.
Apart from work, Mei’s greatest pleasure is to stay in the “Love Kitchen” specially built for her in the Dream Studio, which is equipped with all kinds of top-quality kitchen utensils and fresh ingredients, and study various kinds of delicious food.
Her cooking skills, under Qin Feng’s constant “professional guidance” (mainly all kinds of flattery and generous encouragement), can be described as “making great strides”.
From the eight major cuisines of Chinese dishes, to the exquisite complexity of French cuisine, from the light and elegant Japanese cuisine, to the rich and unrestrained Italian pizza, to all kinds of mouth-watering Western desserts and Chinese pastries, there is almost nothing that Mei can’t learn or make well.
Her talent in cooking is just like the power of thunder and lightning she uses in the game, full of amazing destructive power, no, creativity!
Naturally, the delicious food made by Mei has become the biggest daily expectation and benefit for all the employees of Qimeng Studio (especially Qin Feng and Kiana, the two “foodies”).
Every day at lunch time and tea break in the afternoon, there is always a long queue in front of Mei’s “Love Kitchen”.
While everyone was smelling the tempting aroma wafting from the kitchen, they were all speculating about what kind of “god-level dish” that would amaze their taste buds today.
Of course, among these hungry diners, Qin Feng is undoubtedly the one who enjoys the “highest level of treatment”.
Mei seems to enjoy preparing some “exclusive food” just for Qin Feng.
Sometimes, it is a loving bento that is carefully matched and nutritionally balanced, filled with Qin Feng’s favorite dishes, and carrots and seaweed are carefully arranged into cute cartoon shapes.
Sometimes, it is a cup of freshly brewed coffee that is ground by hand and has a rich aroma, delivered to you when you are sleepy in the afternoon, accompanied by a few exquisite cookies that have just come out of the oven and are still warm.
Sometimes, when Qin Feng worked overtime late at night and was starving, a bowl of steaming hot, heart-warming and stomach-warming nourishing soup, or a cute, sweet but not greasy mousse cake would be quietly delivered to his desk.
Every time, when Qin Feng tasted the delicacies made by Meiyi for him, the expression of satisfaction and happiness that came from the heart on his face would make Meiyi, who was standing beside him, feel an indescribable, great sense of happiness and satisfaction.
She liked to see Qin Feng’s eyes light up when he saw the food she cooked.
She liked to hear Qin Feng’s generous praise and compliments on her cooking skills.
What she liked more was the special appreciation and dependence that occasionally flashed in Qin Feng’s gentle eyes when he was tasting delicious food, which belonged only to her.