Chapter 14: Chapter 14: The Queen Of Music? - Eden
The live broadcast room exploded the moment it was announced that Eden was coming.
Eden, the most popular female singer in China.
Her beauty, grace, figure, and incredible vocal ability have earned her a reputation as one of the top artists in the industry.
Eden rarely makes public appearances. She doesn't take commercial performances or endorsements, and she doesn't appear on variety shows or in films. Instead, she dedicates herself entirely to creating music.
For Eden, music seems to be the only thing that matters.
Fans can only catch glimpses of her at her concerts. The only other place they might see her is in Alicia's live stream.
Therefore, every time Eden appeared in Alicia's broadcast, the audience went wild.
And once news of her arrival spread, Eden's fans would flood into Alicia's live stream, causing a surge in traffic for the station.
Soon enough, Eden, with her long wine-red hair, appeared on the screen.
Her delicate, pure face and her hot, curvaceous body, radiating an aura of allure, were unmistakable.
If Alicia was like a sweet and innocent human elf, then Eden was the epitome of an elegant and reserved princess.
Together, they created a stunning visual contrast.
"Eden, why do you still look so serious? Aren't you happy to see me~?"
Alicia laughed and pulled Eden toward her, gesturing toward the live camera. "Let's greet everyone first~"
"Huh? Are we live streaming?"
"Hee hee~ Yes! Guess what today's stream is about?" Alicia grinned, full of mischief.
Eden smiled in exasperation but gave a small nod to the camera as a greeting.
"Indoor live broadcast... I can't even guess."
[Aw ooh... Eden! !]
[This pairing is killing me, woohoo~~]
[Of course, it's a treasure of a stream to actually see a superstar!]
[Eden~~Look at me, look at me!]
[The live room is being flooded by Eden's fans...]
[I will always love Alicia!]
Alicia glanced at the barrage, a smile lighting up her face. "Look, Eden, so many people are complimenting you~"
"Well, I see." Eden couldn't help but smile softly at Alicia's innocent grin. Most of the sadness in her heart melted away.
Alicia seemed to have some kind of magical ability that could lift her spirits. Whenever Eden hit a creative block in her songwriting, she'd visit Alicia to chat. Though she never found immediate inspiration, Alicia's cheerful smile always brightened her mood.
"So... what's your live stream about today?" Eden asked.
"Hee hee~ It's this~" Alicia pointed to her computer screen and explained, "It's a game that just launched today."
"There are so many cute girls in it~ Our goal is to guide the girls to fight monsters~"
Eden had already noticed the game's animation style, but after hearing Alicia's explanation, she was even more intrigued.
"It's a game? Hmm... It has a beautiful art style." Eden commented, impressed.
"Hee hee~ Not only that, the story is interesting too~" Alicia leaned closer, whispering in Eden's ear. "If you're free today, come play with me~"
Eden was accustomed to Alicia's playful nature. She gazed at her with fondness and smiled helplessly. "Alright, I'll play with you."
"Hee hee~"
After hours of playing, Alicia had gained a basic understanding of the game's world.
She began to explain the story to Eden, detailing things like what the Honkai is, who the Herrschers are, and what it means to be a Valkyrie.
As Alicia continued explaining, the popularity of her live stream increased dramatically.
The number of viewers skyrocketed to 500,000 and was still climbing.
While Alicia introduced "Honkai III" to Eden, new viewers in the stream also picked up the story, passively learning about the game's world.
"So it's about a beautiful girl saving the world, right?" Eden asked after hearing the explanation.
"Hmm... Kind of. But if you really pay attention, you'll see the plot is deeper than it seems~" Alicia said, her eyes twinkling. "There are clues scattered throughout the story. I've noticed them all. Hehe~"
"So it's not just about saving the world with a pretty girl?"
"Exactly! And I really like Mei and Kiana in the game~ Their bond reminds me of my relationship with you, Eden~"
The more Alicia spoke, the more animated she became. Her body leaned closer to Eden once more, her voice low and gentle.
"The meeting of two brilliant, dazzling souls... Creates an even more brilliant light, doesn't it?"
Eden smiled affectionately, her heart swelling with warmth. "Going by your words—cute girls are forgiven for anything."
"Hee hee~" Alicia chirped, standing up. "Okay then, let's go save the beautiful girl~"
After an afternoon of playing, Alicia had advanced the story to Chapter 7.
Kiana was saved by Otto, and Teresa decided to attack Destiny to rescue her.
[Chapter Seven: Raise the Sword of Rebellion to the Sky]
With Alicia's guidance, Eden quickly got the hang of the controls.
She controlled Himeko, swinging her massive sword on the deck of the Helios battleship.
As she watched the Destiny mechs fall, Eden couldn't help but feel a rush of accomplishment.
Through Alicia's detailed introduction, Eden quickly grew fond of the red-haired Valkyrie, Himeko.
"Her name's Jizi, right?" Eden asked.
Alicia nodded enthusiastically. "Yes! Kiana calls her Aunt Jizi."
"Aunt?" Eden raised an eyebrow. "Isn't she too young for that?"
If Jizi were to hear it, she would probably retort angrily: "I want to be called Sister Jizi!"
After all, Jizi in the game is only 26 years old.