Honkai Impact 3rd's PV Shocks Everyone — Kiana: “So I’m That Cool?”

Night fell.

While Hugo and Mobius were busy with the promotional campaign...

Over in a private hotel room, something was going on that even made the female servers blush.

Despite being filled with top-tier beauties, the private room had turned into a chaotic party zone, thanks to alcohol and the coaxing of a certain pink-haired woman. They were deep into all kinds of drinking games.

Meanwhile, in a quieter corner of the room, a few underage girls were chatting while sipping juice.

Bronya couldn't help but comment:

"I never would've guessed… Theresa looks about my age, yet she's actually an adult — and she's matching Himeko drink for drink."

Kiana agreed:

"Exactly. I mean, she's the chairwoman after all. Himeko-sensei's already tipsy, but Theresa's acting like it's nothing."

Mei sighed and spread her hands:

"Didn't you notice? Himeko-sensei only started playing rock-paper-scissors strip-drinking games because Theresa kept provoking her."

Bronya grew curious:

"Speaking of which… I still can't wrap my head around it. A woman like the chairwoman actually chose to get married?"

Kiana hugged her juice bottle and chimed in:

"You mean Director Hugo, right? I heard it was love at first sight and they eloped into a flash marriage."

Mei leaned back on the sofa, thinking about the month and a half of filming and Hugo's demeanor.

"I don't think it's that unbelievable. Director Hugo is actually quite capable. I mean, look at Honkai Impact 3rd. That script is not something just anyone could come up with."

Kiana burst out:

"Exactly! Mei's right — I think the script is super cool! Valkyries battling Honkai Beasts with mecha elements? It's amazing!"

Bronya added:

"Well… the story is fresh, I'll give you that. But Bronya feels everything's been going too smoothly so far. Could that make it less appealing to the audience?"

Kiana patted her shoulder:

"That's easy — just check online reviews! As our company's first production, I bet tons of people are hyped."

She whipped out her phone and opened a short-video app, searching for Honkai Impact 3rd.

The first result was:

"Honkai Impact 3rd — Trailer PV Revealed."

"PV?"

The three girls glanced at each other, all curious.

Kiana quickly tapped into the video.

The PV began playing.

Opening text:

Produced by Flamechaser Star Entertainment Company

Then came the voiceover:

"This is the Hyperion. Reporting mission status."

"Optical sensors cannot detect the target. Mission risk upgraded to Class A. Requesting confirmation."

"Proceed with the mission."

"Roger."

As the communication played, a new line appeared on screen:

Time since Third Honkai Eruption: 2 years, 5 months, 16 days, 2 hours, 34 minutes, 28 seconds

"Close hatch safety locks."

"Manually opening hatch."

PM 17:13 — 34km southeast of NewJork City

"Warship has entered stable cruise orbit."

"7-meter cabin decompression complete. Hydraulic systems normal. Visual check confirmed."

"Awaiting Valkyrie deployment."

All the text on screen faded.

Then, with footsteps echoing, Kiana appeared in her white battle armor, walking out of the warship's interior.

"Valkyrie ready for deployment. 10, 9…"

Before the countdown finished,

Kiana cut off communication, flipped her faceplate open, and leaped off the warship.

A powerful soundtrack kicked in as she plummeted like a meteor through the clouds from 10,000 meters above — heading straight for her target below.

Just as anticipation was building…

The screen went black.

Text appeared:

Honkai Impact 3rd — Coming Soon. Stay Tuned.

Whew—

Whew whew—

The three girls were breathless with excitement.

Kiana was the first to react:

"Wow! I didn't realize it while filming, but after post-production effects… I'm so cool!"

Bronya was also stunned:

"So this is Director Hugo's vision of Honkai Impact 3rd? It's way beyond what I imagined."

Mei agreed:

"Yeah. During filming, I just thought it was creative. But with the effects? It's absolutely breathtaking. That PV alone has me hyped for what comes next."

"I mean… what are you three hiding back here for?"

Himeko's slightly tipsy voice suddenly came from behind them.

Kiana turned and gasped:

"Your clothes! Himeko-sensei, your clothes!!"

"WAHAHAHA!"

Theresa laughed triumphantly:

"This is my victory! I won that round!"

Elysia patted her head and smiled:

"As expected from you~"

"Huh?"

Himeko, now curious, snatched Kiana's phone:

"This is… the Honkai Impact 3rd PV?"

"The PV's out?" Theresa shouted, and everyone else gathered around.

They all huddled together to watch the PV again.