"The Lux arrows will descend, to purge the wicket abominations!"
Accompanied by Black Swan's words, Lan, appearing in centaur form, drew the large bow made of light.
It was only when they saw this that everyone realized what the PV was about.
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"The special effects are so shocking! Damn, who dares to say Mihoyo is out of money!"
"The Huntress is so cool! Hunting through the starry sea with such an overwhelming presence!"
"Come on, I want to join the Huntress!"
The major Aeons, who originally appeared in the game's PV in a two-dimensional style, are now rendered in three dimensions with the breathtaking vastness of the starry sea, thanks to Special Effects Module's remastering.
When the Huntress draws her bow in the universe, surrounded by countless stars, the light from the great bow makes the audience feel as if a beam tearing through the starry river has appeared in the universe.
At this moment, in the screening hall, the girls are wide-eyed, seeing the grandeur even more vividly on the big screen. The oppressive atmosphere of the music makes it seem as though the Aeons have truly descended.
On the screen, as the Huntress exits, a symbol composed of books and eyes appears. Beneath it, the title of "Nous: The Erudition" is inscribed. The music suddenly shifts to a mysterious yet rhythmic tone.
"The celestial one guards their secrets."
"plotting out the root that connects all things."
As the Black Swan speaks, numerous members of the Genius Club, who had appeared at the Herta Space Station, emerge. Behind each photo of these members are ropes made of numbers.
The scene shifts. Behind the myriad of geniuses, a massive super-machine appears, with countless chains connecting the geniuses to The Erudition. The red light seems like a single eye. The special effects in the background music become increasingly distinct, with Nous standing silently, his red eyes flashing as if solving some ultimate problem.
"Damn! Mihoyo's products are always top-notch!"
"The celestial one guards their secrets, plotting out the root that connects all things—hearing this, even a science person would be moved to tears!"
"The Erudition being a machine is such a brilliant idea!"
"In the background music, it sounds like Morse code! The design of the genius! This music perfectly highlights the Nous's identity and destiny!"
The appearance of The Erudition makes the audience excited once more. The Aeons are among the most mysterious concepts and presences in Honkai. The design of these beings has sparked extensive discussion among the viewers. They had expected such a presence to appear only later, but Mihoyo released it all at once! Moreover, each design is so unique!
More surprises continue to emerge.
As The Erudition exits:
"Let your staff strike the earth,"
"they say,"
"once,"
"and again!"
The music changes again! It sounds like a bell from the Western regions, or perhaps the staff striking the ground. The icon of abundance appears. The Abundance officially takes the stage.
A pair of beautiful jade feet appears on the screen. Holding rice in one hand and a pill in the other, The Abundance: Yaoshi wears a pure white veil, with a heavenly ring made of ears of grain symbolizing the harvest behind them. The Abundance's expression is gentle, eyes slightly averted, holding a red orb. On their arm and the back of their hand, cracks resembling the interior color of a large tree reveal red, fruit-like or pill-like entities embedded within.
The Abundance sits quietly in the center of the screen, presenting themselves calmly.
"So beautiful! So beautiful!"
"Oh my god, how did Mihoyo design such a character? Gorgeous, eerie, pure—seemingly all contradictory praises are embodied in one person."
"A fictional character gives me a motherly feeling…"
"Is it just me, or do I feel like there are piles of bones behind her? It's so strange, so strange, so strange! Clearly, she is a great beauty!"
The barrage of comments explodes with excitement. Yaoshi's appearance deepens the audience's understanding of the Aeons.
In the screening hall, many of the girls notice the Apothecary's oddities. Especially the particularly sensitive Furina, who stares with wide eyes, afraid of missing any exciting details.
After The Abundance's appearance, Furina shivers and hugs her arms. It's not out of fear but from anticipation and excitement. Designs filled with contradictory tension are Furina's favorite type.
"So, so amazing! When will I be able to design such a story filled with contradictions?"
As Furina thinks this, the vibrant music associated with the abundance suddenly turns unusually calm, leaving only the chordal melody.
"Blindfold your eyes, they say, that the approaching darkness may strike no fear in you."
Black Swan's words slowly appear. It's as if the once turbulent sea has turned into a calm, flowing river.
The Nihility. IX.
Gravity traps fill the entire screen. Under the dark purple main color, countless planets rush towards their destination—towards IX, who quietly opens its uneven eyes at the center of gravity.
"Pfft! I suddenly died with relief."
"The Nihility feels so laid-back, haha, other aeons are so cool, and here you are, suddenly so cute."
"IX is adorable! IX, you are a big black baby."
"So The Nihility is just about giving up, huh? IX baby, you should change your name to 'Slacker Sage'! At least all office workers would immediately follow you."
The audience, who had been eagerly anticipating something similar to the Abundance, found themselves somewhat surprised by the sudden appearance of the big black star.
In the screening hall, the laughter of the girls is incessant.
Xia Wen shakes his head with amusement. If Aha were here, hearing these comments about the big black star, he would probably be laughing his head off.
Just as the audience is marveling at the abrupt appearance of the big black star, the Black Swan's voice suddenly rises in pitch. The background music becomes a stirring snare drum and heavy drum beats.
"Push open the majestic gates, they say, and lift up the tablets of lapis."
"Read them aloud, let the fire that forged the bricks and the ones that laid the wall's foundations be known!"
This shatters the previous calm of IX.
The Preservation. Qlipoth.
The Amber King stands in the universe on a base of stars. The celestial bodies orbiting around him seem extraordinarily small.
"The percussion in the BGM is so shocking! No wonder they say The Amber King's strike marks a new Amber Era."
"The Aeon's appearances are dazzling, I can't keep up!"
"Seeing Preservation feels like having a great sense of security!"
The stirring music continues.
Harmony. Xipe.
Xipe, made up of puzzle pieces, closes its eyes and spreads its arms as if inviting the audience.
The shocking declaration of countless puzzle pieces merges together:
"O you who have reached the end, enter into the paradise that envelops all."
"Join this great choir and feast, listen to the beating of billions upon billions of hearts, holding you in their embrace..."