Honkai Impact: I, The Herrscher of Ice, Am Loved By Players

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"Ah well, it doesn't matter anymore."

Ana muttered softly to herself, realizing that for genuine heirs of wealth, academic qualifications were merely superficial embellishments. And Ana certainly didn't need such gilding.

Moreover, through the acquired memories, she discovered some intriguing facts. For instance, in this parallel world, she is one of the voice actors for the character Ana—but why "one of"?

According to the memories, being a voice actor was purely a hobby for this young heiress, leading her to frequently neglect her professional duties by skipping work. Consequently, most of the actual voice acting tasks were still handled by the original Miss Chen, who had to accommodate the whims of this carefree Young Lady.

Miss Chen's voice was more suitable for her professional persona, but Ana understood that this identity served as a plausible explanation for her arrival in this world.

In reality, it should be Ana's voice closely resembling Miss Chen's.

"At least with this voice, I won't lose in a cosplay competition against myself," Ana couldn't help but joke sarcastically.

Based on Ana's memories from within the game, it should be around late October now. However, there might be slight discrepancies between actual time and Ana's recollection, possibly due to her presence causing adjustments in the timeline.

Regardless, it is currently early October, during China's National Day Golden Week holiday period.

Ana materialized discreetly at a corner near the MiHoYo headquarters building, hidden by trees, ensuring no one noticed her arrival. In 2019, MiHoYo had not yet reached its peak, as "Genshin Impact" hadn't been released; it was still in testing phase.

Nevertheless, numerous fans were already visiting MiHoYo for meet-ups and events. With it being National Day, many passersby gathered outside the headquarters building.

Ana even overheard someone loudly chanting, "Miracles happen when you rage-farm Great Wei!" referring to drawing Seele's new armor, Stygian Nymph. Naturally, their attempt resulted in a miss.

"No kidding, even Da Wei himself gets unlucky draws all the time." Ana sighed softly, observing from afar before approaching them.

From afar, Ana observed with a soft sigh and then approached them.

"Hello, would you mind letting me have a go at drawing?"

Upon hearing Ana's voice, the young man wearing a T-shirt featuring Honkai Academy's Seele character was slightly taken aback. When he saw her face, he became completely stunned.

"A...Ana?"

At that moment, Ana wore a refreshing and stylish Jk-inspired outfit. However, with her exceptional beauty, she looked good in anything, resembling a cosplayer often seen in various promotional crossovers for marketing purposes.

"Is it okay?" Ana asked with a smile, not addressing the young man's surprise.

"S-sure!" The youth momentarily hesitated, adjusted his glasses, regained his composure, and quickly agreed. After all, helping someone draw just one supply wouldn't hurt. For such a stunning cosplayer big sister, even spending $648 to assist her would be worth it.

Moreover, this was his own game account, and he had always been quite unlucky. His visit to MiHoYo headquarters today was primarily to entertain his online friends by creating some buzz.

"Thank you."

With a warm smile, Ana extended her delicate hand, gently touching the screen of the young man's phone, and then—

"Wow! One pull and jackpot! Amazing! So freaking awesome!"

The young man had initially attempted a ten-fold draw, but reaching the guaranteed reward actually required seventy pulls. However, with just a single attempt, Ana managed to summon Seele's Stygian Nymph armor.

"Whoa, thank you so much, Big Sister! Could we take a photo together for memories?" he asked cautiously amidst his excitement, completely shedding his earlier bold demeanor from shouting "Great Wei works miracles!"

This was typical behavior of genuine socially anxious otakus. They might occasionally perform shockingly embarrassing acts, but when it comes to interacting with others, they instantly become timid and reserved, reminiscent of Pochi-san (My Monster Daughter).

"Sure, absolutely," replied Ana. Although she never worked professionally in her previous life or even in the Honkai World, she readily agreed to the young man's request and struck a pose accommodatingly.

Taking photos like this wasn't unpleasant at all. While she may have been somewhat socially anxious in her past life, her experiences as a Valkyrie eliminated those feelings. Nevertheless, she still maintained distance from ordinary strangers, given the unpredictable nature of malice in the Honkai World.

Unlike some hardcore otakus willing to take on any challenge for fame, these genuine fans were pure-hearted and kind.

As they say, how could someone who loves fictional characters have ill intentions?

"Big Sister, are you a cosplayer? Is this your personal interpretation of Ana?" the young man curiously asked after taking the photo. The Ana cosplayer before him was truly exceptional, but as a seasoned Seele fan with considerable knowledge, he had never seen images of Ana dressed in a Japanese school uniform.

Perhaps it was because at Saint Freya Academy, Ana always presented herself as a teacher. Her image as a youthful, charming, and gentle educator dominated perceptions, so nobody considered her in a student outfit.

Similarly, before Himeko debuted her single ponytail armor design, few envisioned her in a high school girl attire. Of course, tastes might change over time; maybe people's preferences just need exploration? Hopefully, not too many peculiar ones emerge.

"No, this is my regular attire. I'm of Swiss mixed heritage, and her eye color and hair naturally match mine." Although there was no real need to explain, perhaps due to encountering such a friendly and adorable person as the first stranger here, Ana decided to clarify briefly.

"Wow, Big Sister, you look just like Ana from the game! It's as if you've stepped right out of it. Even if you said you truly did come from the game, I'd believe you!" the young man exclaimed.

"Well then, let me tell you honestly - yes, I am straight out of the game. How about that? Surprised to meet me in reality?" Ana smiled gently, unconcerned; after all, nobody would believe such a claim.

"Wahh, I'm seriously overwhelmed with emotion! Alright, I've decided - I'm giving up on Seele now. Miss Ana, I'm your loyal dog!" The young man suddenly went overboard, showcasing how once social anxiety is overcome, it can sometimes swing to the extreme opposite.

"No need for that. Seele still needs your affection. Instead, focusing on self-care is more important than liking me." With these words, Ana pointed at the sun overhead and casually retrieved a parasol from her limited-edition bag, opening it instantly.

It was early morning, with clear skies and blazing sunlight above. Engaging in such performance art under these conditions indeed showed a lack of concern for oneself.

Ana handed the parasol to the young man. This parasol itself was quite luxurious, being a promotional item bundled with high-end luxury cars. After all, Su Ana, as a wealthy young lady, certainly didn't lack funds.

However, for her, the sun umbrella was merely decorative.

Although this body is just a projection, it still possesses some power and Authorities. Despite the intense heat, walking under the sunlight wouldn't make her sweat or tan at all.

"Consider it a gift from our chance encounter. Please take better care of yourself."

Smiling, Ana handed the sun umbrella to the young man, waved goodbye, and quietly walked away.

The youth, holding the umbrella, watched the departing figure of the girl, mesmerized.

After an unknown duration, he slapped himself hard across the face with a crisp sound.

"Darn it, why didn't I ask for her contact information?"

Despite his thoughts, as he looked at the sun umbrella in his hand, he realized they were not from the same world. She was clearly well-off, while he... optimistically called, an ordinary person; less kindly put, a poor loser.

Could he even dream of living off someone like that? Even if given the opportunity, he doubted his chances.

Nevertheless, this didn't stop him from harboring admiration and gratitude towards the young woman. Later, he uploaded the video footage he had recorded onto a popular website.

Indeed, he managed to record most of their interaction earlier and casually asked if he could share it with others; the young woman didn't object.

The only odd thing was that despite being slightly older than her, why did he call her "Big Sister"... Hmm, well, alright - all beautiful women are referred to as Big Sisters!

Ana remained unaware of the youth's actions or thoughts. However, she knew he held no malicious intent, which was sufficient for her. After all, appearing in this world itself was a completely new experience for Ana, and this encounter made for a promising start.

Continuing her leisurely stroll through the streets, Ana initially wasn't very familiar with Shanghai. Nevertheless, the memories she inherited provided her with ample knowledge, giving her a sense of inhabiting someone else's body.

She didn't particularly like this feeling, but the system's explanation reassured her.

In this world, Su Ana's existence is entirely intertwined with Ana herself. If Ana were to end her descent, Su Ana's presence would fade away, becoming insignificant. When Ana descends again, the world would restore her original existence, making her appearance justified and seamless.

In summary, her arrival was not a possession but rather, she truly is Su Ana herself.

At the entrance of the MiHoYo building, a custom-painted Stygian Nymph sports car was parked, with two cosplayers beside it. Nearby, several photographers were actively engaged, one directing and giving various instructions, clearly filming a video.

With a quick glance, Ana's eyes immediately lit up.

Ah, an old acquaintance! It was Perspective Girl, a hugely popular YouTuber from her previous life, known for capturing footage at anime conventions, featuring beautiful girls, and showcasing cars.

However, in the original timeline, Honkai Impact 3 wasn't as prominent yet at this time, so the creator hadn't produced videos related to it.

Perhaps due to some unknown force investing in MiHoYo, regardless of the reason, the company had already gained significant early success. Although they hadn't introduced a character like Keqing, who reached peak popularity, they were close to achieving that level.

Drawing upon her memories, Ana silently hoped that when Genshin Impact launched in this world, it wouldn't repeat controversies similar to Zhongli's debacle. As for future developments, she didn't hold much optimism; however, she did wish for changes to Linghua's fringe hairstyle.

As for the two individuals beside Perspective Girl, they were quite familiar within her "maid group": V and Ai.

With a somewhat discerning gaze, Ana observed that these two might not be ideally suited for portraying Stygian Nymphs. However, their makeup was meticulously done, ensuring overall there were no significant issues.

In truth, during her previous life, Ana had never filmed cosplay videos herself; her understanding of cosplaying work remained superficial. Now presented with an opportunity to gain deeper insights from afar, she naturally wouldn't let it pass by.

Of course, it could also be simply because she wanted to join in on the spectacle.

So, Ana watched from a distance as Perspective Girl's team busied themselves, initially maintaining a peaceful ambiance. However, as time went on, Captains arriving at the location began noticing them too.

It wasn't Perspective Girl who caught their attention first, as her filming required more time, leading her to choose a shaded spot away from direct sunlight. In contrast, Ana stood entirely exposed under the sun.

Under the sunlight, Ana appeared angelic to passersby. However, witnessing her exposed to such intense heat elicited feelings of sympathy from them.

Just as Ana was engrossed in observing, a parasol suddenly popped up above her head, shielding her from the sun. Accompanying it was a crisp voice with a hint of boldness:

"Miss, staying too long under the sun can harm your skin."

Taken aback, Ana followed the sound and saw a young girl with light blonde hair and blue eyes standing behind her. The girl wore loose and comfortable casual attire - a T-shirt on top and jeans below. If not for the long, light golden hair, she could easily be mistaken for dressing in male clothing.

Of course, that wasn't the focus; what mattered most were her appearance and voice, which unmistakably belonged to—

"Bianka?"

"You know me? Wait—" The girl hesitated briefly before exclaiming, "Are you Ana?!"

Bianka has been truly exhausted lately due to Bishop Otto's relentless obsession with the Unnamed Locomotive experiments, bordering on madness. His insistence required Bianka's constant presence throughout these trials.

As a result, Bianka found herself perpetually overworked, even for someone acknowledged as Schicksal's strongest Valkyrie (publicly). Such continuous strain was taking its toll on her.

Fortunately, today, Otto finally recognized this issue and granted the weary Valkyries a much-needed break. Of course, the real catalyst was that some researchers had already collapsed from exhaustion.

Due to sheer fatigue, Bianka couldn't complete her daily training routine and promptly sought out a room at the Far East Branch's Valkyrie Dormitory to catch up on sleep.

Unbeknownst to her, she inadvertently chose the room shared by Ana and Fu Hua - all part of a certain individual's grand scheme.

In her hazy state, Bianka drifted off into dreamland, feeling as if she entered a new world with an entirely different identity...

Later, Bianka encountered Ana on the street. Initially, she thought it might just be someone resembling Ana but was surprised to discover it was indeed the real Ana.

Is this what they mean by "as above, so below" - thoughts during the day manifesting in dreams at night?

After briefly conversing with Bianka, Ana quickly realized that she had entered this world through dreaming. It seemed the system truly favored her.

However, knowing Bianka's presence was due to dreaming, Ana refrained from revealing it. Otherwise, Bianka would instantly return to reality, as their experiences were fundamentally different.