"ROOOOAR!!!!"
The Doomsday Beast clung to the platform, its roar whipping up gale-force winds that sent the crew's clothes fluttering violently.
Its massive body was rendered with lifelike precision, every structural detail visible down to the smallest feature.
A perfect fusion of metallic and biological traits similar to the Voidrangers but operating on an entirely different level of intimidation.
Viewers found themselves utterly transfixed, as if such a creature truly existed in the world.
Simply looking directly at the beast on screen seemed to require tremendous courage.
But—
this was no exaggeration.
Su Chen had poured immense effort into ensuring the Doomsday Beast lived up to its role as the chapter's final boss.
Aside from its claws, the creature was a hybrid of CGI and holographic projection technology.
In the original Honkai: Star Rail game, combat was turn-based,
so enemies mostly stood in place without major movements.
Su Chen leaned into this, keeping the Doomsday Beast relatively stationary
not only fitting for a lumbering colossal entity but also allowing optimal placement of projection equipment.
With VFX and holography working in tandem,
the beast exuded an eerie presence both tangible and ethereal, overwhelmingly powerful yet strangely detached.
Just then, the Doomsday Beast raised its calamity-bringing right hand and swiped toward the camera.
"HOLY SH—!"
The young man at his office desk jumped violently, startling his coworker.
He gasped for air.
That attack had felt like the beast was reaching through the screen to slap him.
How was it so realistic?!
What kind of sorcery was this?!
He immediately opened the group chat for support.
[Silver Wolf's Current Boyfriend: WTF! Y'all see that Doomsday Beast attack?! Almost threw my keyboard!]
[Kafka's Dog: Be glad you're at your desk. I was slacking in the bathroom that 'slap' made me clench hard enough to snap a log.]
[Asta Is My Wife: Thank god miHoYo made a space series. If this were The Ring, I'd be waiting for Sadako to crawl out.]
[Silver Wolf's Current Boyfriend: Someone explain why does this look 3D?]
[It's miHoYo Not Hoyoverse: They changed the aspect ratio when the Doomsday Beast appeared. Creates a pseudo-3D effect for naked eyes.]
[Herta's #1 Simp: They did? Didn't even notice too immersed! But even so, this is insane for a phone screen!]
[It's miHoYo Not Hoyoverse: Bro, I'm just a wage-slave watching shows. How would I know? Just enjoy it!]
[Adorably Invincible March's Wife: More importantly DID THAT HIT MARCH 7TH?!]
[Silver Wolf's Current Boyfriend: Simps are terrifying. If Silver Wolf were here, I'd take that hit for her.]
——
As the Doomsday Beast attacked, the Express crew fought back.
March 7th, Dan Heng, and Himeko had worked together for ages their synergy was flawless.
Caelus (played by Su Chen) held his own, the quartet's coordination so smooth
viewers rewound scenes repeatedly just to savor the spectacle.
The beast's sheer size made every strike feel lethal,
yet the team dodged everything, counterattacking between defenses.
After Caelus taunted it relentlessly, the others dealt critical damage, toppling the Doomsday Beast's upper body.
Seizing the chance, they unleashed their ultimate moves
only for the beast to suddenly rise again with a death rattle, knocking them back.
Then, countless light points materialized behind it, firing devastating beams.
"BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!"
Even the Herta-built space station couldn't withstand the barrage.
The platform was reduced to rubble.
——
[Adorably Invincible March's Wife: NOOOO! Don't tell me they're starting with tragedy! Not March 7th!]
[Herta's #1 Simp: Holy hell, the visual impact is insane!]
[Kafka's Dog: Scary thought Episode 12 ends in under 20 minutes.]
[Adorably Invincible March's Wife: 20 MINUTES?! That's NOT ENOUGH!]
[Silver Wolf's Current Boyfriend: Bro, we've had 10+ minutes of Doomsday Beast combat. This fight already tops 99% of web series.]
[Asta Is My Wife: True stellar effects, heartfelt story. But won't Asta have a stroke seeing the platform like this?]
[Kafka's Dog: Just don't cliffhanger us mid-arc. Blue-balling hurts!]
——
Thankfully, the four emerged from the debris, dusting themselves off.
Caelus assessed the others. "It's a last stand. I'll bait it deeper you strike when it falters. It won't last long!"
"But "
"No 'buts'!" He locked eyes with March 7th. "Fail, and everyone here dies."
Gripping his bat, Caelus charged at the beast with a roar: "You want me? HERE I AM!"
Himeo, Dan Heng, and March 7th exchanged glances before launching coordinated assaults.
...
Now kneeling, Caelus propped himself up with his bat.
The others panted heavily.
A final orbital cannon blast from Himeko made the Doomsday Beast wail, its body swaying precariously.
"Yes! Finally "
March 7th's cheer died as the beast fired a laser straight at her.
"MARCH!" Himeko and Dan Heng screamed.
Frozen in place, March 7th could only watch
until Caelus threw himself in front of her, arms spread wide.
"AAAAAHHH!!!"
His agonized cry echoed as the screen whited out.
——
Caelus floated weightlessly in darkness.
A hollow narration spoke:
[It is time for me to leave.]
"What… is this?" He opened his eyes to a river of golden blood.
[Go to that destination.]
"Who's there?!"
[Reach the end of the story in your own way.]
Clutching his head, fragmented memories flashed
finally settling on Kafka's faint smile.
[He has noticed of you.]
A pair of golden pupils flickered before a white-haired giant materialized.
The Aeon Nanook had arrived.
Instantly, the internet exploded.
Every viewer shouted the same phrase:
"EVERYONE, COME LOOK IT'S A GOD! A REAL GOD!!!"