CHIH Chapters 41-50(Fixed) (Patreon)

Chapter 41: Shapeshifter

"What's this?

Inside the Elysian Realm, Elysia received a file from Bronie.

The file wasn't very large, and after downloading it, she was surprised to find that it was actually a game!

"Getting Over It with Haxxor Bunny."

Very strange! Really very strange. Usually, if Bronie made a game, she would definitely show it off to Elysia.

And Elysia could easily see through Bronie's little tricks; just like herself, she always harbored affection for lovely young girls. So usually, when she made a game, she would video call Elysia.

But this time, Bronie made a game that although it didn't seem very big, left people wondering what she was up to.

It's Strange.

Really very strange!

And this strangeness naturally turned into curiosity.

Curiosity about what Bronie was up to.

This was a private chat, meaning was this game specifically for her?

"Getting Over It with Haxxor Bunny."

Isn't this a game where you challenge obstacles with cute young girls!

No, she couldn't let Eden see it first; she had to enjoy it herself first!

So Elysia hid in the Elysian Realm for two hours.

...

Meanwhile, Eden was playing Civilization in the lounge when Elysia suddenly rushed over.

"Eden~ my dear Eden~"

The tone of Elysia's call was somewhat plaintive, startling Eden.

Elysia wouldn't normally do something like this; could something have happened with Kiana?

But why?

"What's wrong? Elysia?"

Quickly pausing the game, Eden looked at Elysia nervously.

"Did I offend Bronie recently?"

"Uh, why would you think that? What did Bronie do to you?"

Eden's expression suddenly became subtle, but looking at Elysia's expression, it seemed like she had been greatly struck in the mind.

And it didn't seem like an act.

"Do you remember the Water Margin in the Four Great Classical Novels?"

"Yeah, I do."

"Bronie asked me to separate all the lean meat from a piece of pork and chop it all up, not leaving a single bit of fat."

"Then she asked you to separate all the fat from the lean meat and chop it all up, also not leaving a single bit of lean meat, right?"

"Do you think it ended there? She also asked me to pick the meat off a bone, leaving no meat on it!"

Now Eden was at a loss.

How should she put it, is Bronie deliberately making things difficult for Elysia?

Is this something Bronie could even do?

"Elysia, calm down first. Bronie wouldn't do something like this to you, right?"

"No, it's even worse than this! It's worse than Mobius saying I've gained weight!"

So what exactly happened?

"Please explain more clearly."

"Are you still playing games?"

Elysia looked at the computer screen.

Eden had just started the game, it seemed like she was at the starting location?

So Elysia closed the game directly and transferred the game "Getting Over It with Haxxor Bunny" that Bronie sent to her to Eden's terminal.

"Interesting, it seems like Bronie has taken a whole new step in terms of game development. The graphics are even more detailed."

Upon seeing Elysia open the game, Eden immediately judged the change in art style.

"No no no, that's not the point, the point is the content of this game! You'll know once you try it!"

"It's a bit cute, this modeling, it seems like Bronie made the character based on herself."

"Indeed very cute, and if you stand still, it even taunts the player playfully... no no no, that's not the point either! Just play it and you'll understand!"

The operation of this game is naturally very simple. You just need a mouse to complete the entire game..

But using a hammer to move from point A to Point B, this kind of gameplay is indeed something Eden has never seen before.

After a difficult crossing of the road, Eden reached the familiar foot of the mountain, Eden could guess what Elysia might have encountered.

Starting over again is much more bitter than starting anew.

As Bronie's narration said, Eden struggled to climb the mountain, only to accidentally return to the foot of the mountain.

Her lazy posture became serious.

Elysia rarely saw this side of Eden.

Then time quietly passed.

In what appeared to be a checkpoint, Eden halted her steps, rubbed her forehead, then asked, "Elysia, have you cleared the game?"

"No."

"I have to admit, Bronie has excellent control over players' psychology. I should have known Undertale; there were already faint signs of it before. Especially when the Soulless Endings appeared. But I never thought Bronie would actually use her talent to make a game specifically to torment players."

Watching Eden's distress, Elysia felt a twinge of guilt, but it was quickly overshadowed by the previous misery being covered by having fun over Eden's misery.

"That's right! That's right! So I said Bronie is so excessive! She silently sent the game over, didn't tell me what kind of game it was, and then there are such cute girls inside. Who could resist not playing it?"

Eden continued forward.

The Haxxor Bunny she controlled stepped onto a slide after reaching it.

But who knew, with a slip of the hand, the jar slipped down the slide!

As a result, all the previous efforts were in vain, and the character returned to the familiar deep pit at the foot of the mountain.

["Uh, there's really nothing here, I mean it, but if you want to come back and take a look, it's okay. But is it worth it?"]

Eden put down the mouse.

"Eden?"

"Elysia, I won't play games like this anymore, please don't disturb me. I might need some time alone."

Saying that, Eden took out a huge harp and began playing it alone.

But the music contained anger, helplessness, and even a hint of sadness.

Does Eden want to continue playing the game?

Eden didn't have such a strong competitive spirit. She felt like the game was trying to mess with people's minds at every turn.

And the music played after failing.

Although it had a bit of an improvisational feel, with colloquial lyrics, the constant mockery was pushing the player forward towards the goal.

What's at the top of the mountain?

What's the point of going up there?

Is it a sense of achievement?

But before the sense of achievement arrived, Eden was already struggling.

So she sadly played a tune in the lounge and pondered whether Elysia bringing this game over to her was her silent protest because she'd been neglecting her due to her recent gaming addiction?

And was this game her way of expressing it?

Elysia left.

But the computer was still on.

Opening her eyes again, Eden looked at the computer.

"A game... let's just forget it for now..."

Giving Eden some alone time, Elysia would naturally find other people in the Elysian Realm.

But the first person would naturally be Mobius!

"Mobius~ Bronie made a new game again! But I think this game is a bit difficult, probably not suitable for you."

"Then have you cleared it?"

"I only gave it to you after I've cleared it~"

"Hmph, if even you've cleared it, how could I not? But that Litte Bunny's Civilization game is quite interesting, but Current Era's technological development is still too slow! But speaking of which, Elysia, have you gained weight again?"

"Not at all~ I'm off to deliver games to others! Make sure to stream it for me to watch!"

Handing the game to Mobius, Elysia disappeared from Mobius's laboratory.

"I really want to see what kind of game it is that even Elysia finds it difficult."

...

On the scorched ground with only ashes left, Kalpas sat on a huge rock to rest.

Inside the Elysian Realm, there was still a function to simulate opponents for training, and today, Kalpas was using Aponia's virtual data to tear apart Aponia for the three hundred thousandth time.

Every time, he had to be exhausted before he would stop.

But virtual data is virtual data. No matter how realistic it is, Kalpas basically wins against the opponent.

But today, a pink elf invaded this scorched land.

"Hello, Kalpas~"

"What do you want?"

"How do you feel about game 'Civilization'?"

"Annoying."

"These are all the efforts of a beautiful girl. If Bronie heard about it, she would be very sad. But isn't Civilization the game Bronie hopes everyone in the Elysian Realm play so they can further understand modern civilization? So, After playing that game, are you a bit curious about modern civilization?"

"Curious? Heh, not at all. If there were an opponent that could interest me, maybe I would be interested!"

Kalpas was indeed easy to understand.

"Then I have a challenge for you. Do you want to try it? It's a new game made by Bronie! It's quite difficult."

"Oh?"

Now Kalpas was really interested.

"Hurry up and bring it! If it doesn't satisfy me, I'll tear you apart with my own hands!"

"Then you'll have no chance at all~"

Elysia passed the game to Kalpas.

Unfortunately, behind the mask, Elysia couldn't see Kalpas's subtle emotions.

But seeing the title of the game, he was probably more confused.

"Then I won't disturb you? Mobius should be live now. Do you want to compete with her to see who clears it first?"

"Hehehe, Mobius, I can crush her with just one finger. Tell me how to open the live broadcast room, and I'll beat her to a pulp in the real battlefield!"

However, Elysia knew that Mobius wasn't Kalpas's real opponent; it was himself, the Haxxor Bunny in the game.

But why did she feel strangely pleased?

The next events would surely be very exciting!

With the idea of enjoying the spectacle, Elysia actively spread the game in the Elysian Realm.

Apart from Kalpas, there was Mobius.

Elysia found all the other Flame Chasers in the Elysian Realm and recommended the game to them.

But Bronie's games did have a quality guarantee, and this time, using a brand new game engine, the updated graphics and characters were indeed eye-catching.

Unfortunately, it seemed like Su was asleep, so Elysia didn't have the heart to disturb him. But if she recommended it to Kevin, Kevin would definitely recommend it to Su after playing.

So there was no need to worry about any of the Flame Chasers in the Elysian Realm missing out.

Everyone gets to play!

"Elysia, you're back? Do you know? Your behavior now is very much like a ghost from the current era."

"Oh~ I'm so beautiful. Even if I'm a ghost, I'm a very beautiful female ghost, right?"

"I mean the kind of ghost that was killed by a tiger. If the ghost can't feed an innocent person to the tiger, then it can't enter the afterlife. But the innocent person fed to the tiger by the ghost will also become a ghost, and the ghost that lures others will gain liberation."

"It does seem a bit like that..."

"But I think this is also part of Bronie's plan. Although such games are very difficult, players who are harmed will spontaneously recommend the game to their friends or even online streamers. While finding solace in others' suffering, they also derive pleasure from others' pain."

"Really amazing."

Elysia exclaimed.

"Yes, very amazing. In terms of games, Bronie has unparalleled talent. Even I can feel her attitude towards games, which is on par with my love for art."

"Shall we go see Mobius's live broadcast room then?"

"Of course."

Though...

Building happiness on others' pain is indeed somewhat unethical.

But if they could see Mobius playing the game while she was pretending to be tough, wouldn't that be an interesting scene?

Honestly, Eden didn't want to go against her own curiosity, so she also followed Elysia to open the live broadcast room.

And this time, Elysia also opened another live broadcast room.

"What's this..."

Because there was no camera, Eden didn't know who was playing the game in the other live broadcast room.

"It's Kalpas~ He's now competing with Mobius, isn't it cute?"

"Very... Cute..."

Unexpectedly, Elysia made such a dangerous arrangement.

This was tantamount to adding fuel to the fire.

Yes, adding fuel to the fire of the future anger between the two.

For some time to come, the Elysian Realm would be very lively.

And all of this was caused by Elysia.

But still...

"Elysia, have you considered one thing?"

"What? Kalpas is a good person, although he may be a bit enthusiastic, there's nothing that can't be solved with a little exercise! And although Mobius may be a bit capricious, she wouldn't hurt a cute beauty like me~"

"No, I just wanted to ask, if Bronie returns to the Elysian Realm and faces Kalpas, faces Mobius, or faces Kevin, will it leave behind some psychological trauma?"

Inside the Elysian Realm, people couldn't be killed normally.

But Bronie probably wouldn't be able to withstand the combined doubles match between the four, especially the kind where they want to fight to the death.

"If something like that really happens, I'll definitely compensate Bronie properly afterwards!"

"Instead of protecting her..."

It seemed that this game really did cause some damage to Elysia too...

Chapter 42: Bringing Smiles to the World

Today in the gaming world was destined to be a day all players would find unforgettable. It marked the second day of the release of the game "Getting Over It With Haxxor Bunny". As everyone opened the game with anticipation, disregarding the game creator's intentions as stated in the promotional video, they were drawn in by the finely crafted modeling of the Haxxor Bunny inside.

Soon, they would never forget the fear of starting over again.

"Get it away from me! I don't want to play anymore! Why are you torture me with this game? Why did I utter such grand words?!" Two hours later, Siegfried found himself back in the familiar deep pit. This time, his mindset truly exploded.

Defeat after defeat, returning to the same place again and again. And then the mockery that followed each fall.

This game was made to hurt players!

At this moment, Siegfried wished he had a time machine to go back two hours and give himself a good beating. Then maybe a memory eraser to remove this game from his mind.

Kiana watched nearby, giggling, while Bronie felt a bit uneasy. "Um, should I not disturb you while you're in a bad mood?"

Siegfried silently left the computer and went to the fireplace, lighting a cigarette. "Sorry, the game is indeed outrageous. The smiles of players while playing didn't disappear; they just transferred to your faces."

Siegfried finally understood the true core of this game. Unfortunately, he was still in a state of seclusion and couldn't recommend the game to others. But seeing Kiana's smile was still nice.

"Then let me..."

Kiana approached the computer and clumsily started to continue the game. "Why? You know this game is very difficult to clear, right?"

"Because my surname is Kaslana, and the knights of the Kaslana family must fulfill their promises, right!"

This was a promise made with Bronie.

So clearing the game was a must!

Siegfried was shocked by Kiana's response, and Bronie gently patted Kiana's head. "Clearing this game will definitely be easy. The reason I made such a game is actually to encourage you to read more and to let you know that the world is not just black and white."

"Um... I don't quite understand~" "Perhaps after you grow up and think about this sentence, you will understand more things. But keep going, if you can conquer this difficult peak, how can learning be difficult?"

"So I still need to study, right?"

"Because knowledge can change a person's Schicskal and can be used to protect the most important people to you~" With Bronie's words, Kiana suddenly remembered.

Every time Siegfried said he would go out to protect everyone, he always came back covered in wounds. If she could protect her dad, would he not be so easily injured every tine?

Thinking of this, Kiana accepted Bronie's words, but for now, her goal was to clear the game first.

Although Bronie said this game could indeed be cleared in one go, the journey to clearing it was really painful.

But Kiana also had a new understanding of Bronie.

"What are the Erdtree, Two Fingers, and Greater Will inside?"

As Kiana played, she paid a little attention to the narration. Sometimes it was mocking, sometimes it was the game creator's journey of making the game. But what was more interesting was the fragmented narrative, a bit like a Spiritfarer, requiring one's own understanding to comprehend what the other was saying. It seemed that without seeing all the text, one could not fully understand the whole story.

"This is a sneak peak for the next game. My game company has collaborated with Schicskal Entertainment. They have licensed their game engine to me, and I will make higher quality games and share the profits with them."

Schicskal Entertainment!?

Siegfried immediately sensed something was wrong. But then he looked at Bronie, and then shook his head. Kallen Fantasy was already a high-tech game ten years ago, so no matter how the gaming world developed, it was indeed difficult to bypass Schicskal's technology.

Creating games, does Otto really have the mindset to focus on games?

Nonsense, he spends all day hiding in his own lair, scheming and plotting, and contemplating world domination.

How could he possibly play any games!

At least that's how Siegfried perceives Otto. That guy is ruthless in pursuing his goals, even causing Cecilia's death. So Siegfried instinctively feels that Otto definitely wouldn't focus on Schicskal Entertainment.

Perhaps it's because he's too sensitive.

You know, Schicskal is so vast that there are always elements of Schicskal in people's daily life. Even in Sbeam, there are shares related to Schicskal.

And Bronie, as a genius game developer, is also under Schicskal's scrutiny, which is inevitable. "Why did Schicskal give you the game engine that they always have been hiding instead of hiring you?"

To be sure, it's better to inquire about the actual situation.

"While they did want me to join, I feel I need a more creative environment, and more importantly, I don't think my game company can't surpass them in the future."

"Quite ambitious~" Siegfried doesn't dislike Bronie's character.

She's positive and has very clear goals. This could serve as a good example for Kiana.

And look, even facing such a difficult game, Kiana is still striving to complete it.

Ah, she fell. Siegfried smiled at this. "Waaaah, Daddy, this game is not fun at all~"

"Keep going, Kiana!"

He really felt much happier!

Indeed, this game seems specifically designed to elicit smiles. Players can't seem to enjoy it no matter what, but viewers are very pleased.

Bronie's personality is really bad.

But the key is that Bronie is talented and capable, so she has the capital to be arrogant and aggressive.

But what Siegfried doesn't know is that Kiana's motivation to clear the game is not only due to her agreement with Bronie.

She also has another undisclosed purpose. That is, after clearing the game and to motivate Siegfried to do the same with her. It's a double-edged sword. So Kiana is working extra hard, even improving her gaming skills. The level that troubled her for a long time was quickly passed, and she soon arrived at the familiar slide.

"After all, I aspire to spread games all over the world and bring smiles to everyone~"

Bronie once again talked about her dream. Siegfried responded with a smile, "Good luck! But what kind of game do you want to make next? Is it as difficult as this ridiculous game?"

"Well, not quite. With such a good game engine, how could I make a game that only just tortures players? This was just a warm-up. The game I'm going to make next will be a masterpiece that competes with Kallen Fantasy. After all, with the same engine aa that game, Schicskal Entertainment's basic advantages are gone, and I naturally have to go all out!"

"Sounds like it might take a while."

"Yes, it will indeed take some time." Bronie also knew that for a masterpiece, a team of hundreds, long hours of work, and the cooperation of all aspects are all required, even though she knew the overall flow of the game and some lore settings. But every detail needs to be polished. Most importantly, to ensure that most people's computers can run the game smoothly, optimization is also necessary.

Fortunately, she still has some backup hidden resources in Elysian Realm.

As for music, she can entrust it to Eden with confidence. She probably wouldn't refuse her help, and it's essentially free.

As for the art, naturally, Bronie will do it herself, and her subordinates still need some time to adapt, so Bronie will handle it herself in the early stages.

Of course, the same goes for the text.

So her workload is indeed large. At this time, Siegfried's phone suddenly rang. He checked it and his expression changed. "Sorry, I have something to attend to."

With that, Siegfried left home without looking back.

Bronie also frowned as she looked at the message that Siegfried received on his phone.

"**,** there has been a minor collapse at **,** and a Seraph-level Honkai Beast has been spotted."

It's a bit close to the town.

Why did a Honkai Outbreak suddenly happen?

Bronie immediately looked at Kiana. "Waaaah, this game is so hard~"

Oh.

...

"Bishop, after receiving the game engine, the Haxxor Bunny spent a week making a new game for it." Otto finally managed to focus all his attention on work recently.

Whether it was the big and small matters within Schicskal, or various experiments. Of course, he would still play a bit of Civilization when resting, playing a couple of games online.

"A week? What kind of game can be made in a week?" Otto was also slightly surprised.

Although the game engine greatly simplified the game-making process, making it easier for developers to create satisfactory games.

But to master the game engine and produce a game, it clearly takes a lot of time. "The game is called 'Getting Over It with Haxxor Bunny'. It's been three days, and it received rave reviews. Although it's very cheap and small in scale, the entire internet is discussing this game at the moment." "Oh?"

Using Schicskal's magical engine to make a small-scale game, does the Haxxor Bunny only have this much ability?

No, maybe this game still has some special features.

And the Haxxor Bunny has made Civilization, such a large-scale game, so she shouldn't just use the magical engine to make a mere small game, right? Opening the store interface, he saw that Bronie claimed it was just a warm-up and would lead players to get a simple understanding of a world in a place called The Lands Between.

Well, using one game to advertise another game. It is a genius play. And this game as an advertisement can still receive rave reviews? Now it is a little interesting.

So Otto didn't hesitate and immediately bought the game, then downloaded it.

The game content wasn't very big, and it's hard to imagine it was made using the magical engine. "But, Bishop, your work..." "This game isn't very big either, so it shouldn't have too much content. I'll work after I finish playing it, okay?"

Amber, upon hearing Otto say this, suddenly felt a bit anxious.

"Alright, Amber, I'll leave the work here to you. I'll relax for a bit."

Actually, she really wasn't that anxious anymore.

Relax?

It won't be long before Bishop Otto returns to his work post, right?

Maybe he'll even ask me to delete the game?

"Okay, Bishop Otto."

Amber left straightforwardly, which made Otto feel a bit strange.

Probably because she trusts him.

After so many days, there hasn't been any problem with her work at all, so she doesn't think playing a game will affect his work, right?

But Amber has never really been in contact with games, and he has almost never rested like this in front of Amber.

It seems it's time to give Amber more breaks; otherwise, she might be pushing herself too hard every day, which is unhealthy both mentally and physically. Opening the game, he saw a girl with a double drill hairstyle.

Otto suddenly realized that it seems Haxxor Bunny has put herself in the game?

Just like in Kallen's Fantasy, Otto would slightly alter his facial model and then put himself into the game, becoming an unknown bystander, or perhaps a supporting character.

And Haxxor Bunny, as a young genius, has a bit of a desire to show off, isn't this very normal?

To make herself the protagonist of the game, and letting players rampage with it, Otto has seen many children like this.

Operating the mouse, he clicked to enter the game, watching a cute girl come out of a pot. With the movement of the mouse, the hammer also followed.

...

Two hours later, Amber came to Otto's office again.

But seeing Otto still playing games at the computer, Amber felt like her judgement was wrong?

She thought Bishop Otto would be discouraged by this game, but it seems he's getting more and more into it?

"Bishop Otto?"

Otto didn't notice Amber's arrival. When Amber suddenly appeared behind him, at the point where she saw Otto seemed to reach a very crucial point in the game, Amber spoke up.

This startled Otto, causing him to shake the mouse, and as a result, the character in the game suddenly fell and landed on a platform not far away.

"Damn it!" Otto cursed and hit the table in anger, but then realized he had overreacted.

He quickly controlled his contorted expression and looked at Amber behind him. "Is there something you need?"

"Um... if you can't pass the current level, maybe you should just leave it for now?" "No. No one can mock me, not even the Archbishop of Schicskal himself."

It seems Otto is determined to clear the game stubbornly...

Chapter 43: You Sneaky Bastard!

Su slowly woke up from his meditation.

The palpitations he had been feeling gradually subsided, and he suspected the source of it was Elysia.

Perhaps Elysia was up to some mischief again?

Occasionally, Su would use meditation to evade Elysia's pranks, but most of the time, he would just go along with them.

However, this time, the premonition felt a bit different.

It was as if once he came into contact with Elysia, he would experience his greatest regret of the past fifty thousand years!

But after Su woke up, he noticed Kevin's arrival.

"Don't feel like joining my civilization game today? I suddenly realized that Peter the Great's ability seems to be something interesting. Maybe you won't even last through the industrial age."

"No, it's not the time for civilization now."

Seeing Kevin's serious expression, Su felt a sense of unease.

Yes, the air around them had become a bit chilly, indicating that Kevin's emotions were greatly fluctuating.

"What's happened?"

Su immediately stood up from under the meditation tree. As long as Kevin spoke, he would do anything!

"Nothing, just came to see if you woke up, and Bronie has made a new game."

"So soon? But I didn't sense her return to the Elysian Realm."

Of course she didn't come back.

Would she dare to come back?

This game has offended almost everyone in the Elysian Realm, and Bronie must know what she's done.

Elysia?

Everyone spoils Elysia, so naturally, they couldn't blame her. Most of the hatred is directed towards Bronie.

Of course, Kevin wouldn't directly tell Su.

"In fact, the game is not big. We've all cleared it. You missed Mobius's livestream and Kalpas's livestream."

"Kalpas livestreamed too?"

Su had a bad feeling.

"It's okay, he cleared it too. Elysia asked me to give you the game. It's quite an interesting one."

Brothers play together.

It's probably that kind of feeling.

Su didn't doubt it. After taking the USB flash drive, he inserted it into the computer and quickly installed the game.

"Anything else?"

There should be more than just this.

According to Su's understanding of Kevin, there should be more than just this, otherwise why would Kevin be in that state when he woke up?

Wait, why does Kevin's mood seem better now?

It's a bit strange.

"Nothing, I just came to see how you're doing with the game."

"Okay, Bronie is really a genius as a game producer. I really don't know what her living environment was like in the past. She can fight and make games."

"Indeed, I find it strange too, especially her talent in music. Although many in Civilization Six use local folk music, the theme song is made by Bronie herself."

"Perhaps some people are just such geniuses, like Dr. Mei."

"This is Bronie?"

Su saw the game character.

And Kevin also brought a chair made of ice and sat next to Su.

"Yes, this is Bronie."

"It seems that many geniuses like to show off themselves, even Bronie is no exception."

"Yeah."

Kevin often stayed silent like this, and Su had long been accustomed to this Kevin.

Rather, today's Kevin spoke a bit more.

It seems that Kevin's mood has improved a bit?

Enter the game, swing the hammer.

Climb up, fall down, listen to mocking tunes, then climb up again and fall down.

Then Su looked at Kevin.

"Everyone cleared the game?"

"You're the only one left."

Not really, Kosmo and Griseo haven't cleared it yet.

Aponia who rarely left the Deep End went on to challenge Kalpas in a duel. The rumbling of their fight is still even going until now.

And after Hua cleared it, she rarely opened the trial module and beat up Honkai Beasts fiercely, then completely erased her memory.

As for Vill-V, she is now improving the magic show she will perform for Bronie, which is said to be even more thrilling and exciting.

Finally, there's Pardofelis, crying and asking herself where she offended Elysia and why she was suddenly tortured.

As for himself, he naturally cleared the game, but during the process, Kevin wanted to ask Hua to delete that part of his memory.

But thinking that he couldn't let himself suffer alone, Elysia said that Su was the only one who hadn't played in the Elysian Realm.

So Kevin brought the game over.

Hearing that everyone had cleared the game, Su took a deep breath.

"Let it be, let everything go with the flow. Even if the jar falls, it's its inevitable fate, and I can climb again."

Su's breathing technique was really good.

He didn't get angry at all.

Truly worthy of being the Flame Chaser who executed Project Veluka.

"Mm."

So Kevin quietly watched him continue playing, wanting to know how many times he would have to fail before truly breaking.

Two hours passed.

Three hours passed.

And then he encountered a snake.

["Don't touch it."]

"This is a shortcut," Kevin said.

"Alright," Su chose to believe.

Then the jar slid down along the snake continuously, reaching the starting point.

Su calmly put down the mouse and turned to look at Kevin, who was sitting on the ice chair.

"You sneakily schemed against me!"

Indeed!

His previous bad premonition was absolutely correct!

However, fate had already been determined; he had avoided Elysia's trap but still fell into Kevin's.

How should he put it?

Truly good buddies.

In times of trouble, they were truly together.

No matter how strong one's heart was, in the relaxed atmosphere of the Elysian Realm, it was indeed easier to lose control.

"I'm just thinking, why do birds fly?"

"Mm?"

"This way, I won't have to climb this damn mountain with a big hammer anymore."

It's like going back to the past.

Although within the Elysian Realm, one was always in a relaxed state, many things couldn't go back to the way they were once experienced.

But now it seemed a bit different.

Everyone used to be playful boys.

Chasing after the same stars together.

Playing the same games together.

It's just that the catastrophe called Honkai destroyed it all. After that, life seemed like a tightly wound string, with disaster striking repeatedly, and Kevin's only task was to prevent that string from breaking.

Otherwise, after his spiritual collapse, he wouldn't be able to fight against the Honkai anymore.

And after entering the Elysian Realm, it was as if he had entered a tomb.

Everything had been settled, and everyone had their own way of living. Kevin's only option was to silently guard this land of the Elysian Realm.

And then pass on the Signets to the successors.

But Bronie's arrival made everything a bit more vibrant.

Sometimes Kevin felt like he had come back to life.

Even in this meaningless climbing-to-the-peak game, there was a unique joy to be found.

Yes, Su's angry expression was one of Kevin's rare joys.

"So everyone has went to this snake?"

"Only Mobius went to it. At that time, Elysia said not to touch the snake, but Mobius didn't believe her."

"Haha, sometimes happiness comes so easily from others' pain. I understand the core of this game's design now. I have to say, Bronie is truly a genius."

Kevin's face, icy cold, also lifted slightly at the corners of his mouth.

"Unfortunately, you're the last one to play this game, so you can't share the game with others."

Su's face stiffened.

And Kevin's smile grew wider.

"In fact, I can turn it into a trial, and the successors can only inherit my Signet after playing this game."

"Then I can also set a time limit for the successors to clear the game."

"Alright, you win."

Su admitted defeat.

For a moment, the entire Elysian Realm was filled with a cheerful atmosphere.

...

Raven: What are you doing? Anything happening on Kiana's side?

Siegfried left home, so Bronie stayed with Kiana at home to continue playing games.

Or rather, watching Kiana suffer.

But then Cioara suddenly sent a text message, which shocked Bronie.

Haxxor: What's wrong? Kiana and I are still playing games.

Raven: There's a small-scale Honkai outbreak nearby, with quite a few honkai beasts appearing. It's likely to alarm the World Serpent or Schicksal. Aren't you afraid?

Haxxor: Afraid of what? Seeing Otto? Or afraid Siegfried will be discovered by Otto?

Raven: A bit of both.

Haxxor: You don't need to worry, because even if Otto finds Siegfried, he won't do anything. What Otto needs now is the growth of the Herrscher.

Raven: Well, you better be careful. The World Serpent won't be able to pull you out of the fate if you fall into it.

Haxxor: Relax, everything is going according to plan.

A Honkai outbreak happened.

And it's not too far away.

Kiana didn't seem to have any abnormalities on her, but it's hard not to suspect that this is really related to Kiana.

"Kiana?"

"Mm?"

"Do you still feel like the finish line is still far away?"

"Yes, and... this game is so difficult!"

Every time she returned to the starting point, the game would mercilessly mock her.

How could young Kiana not understand the meaning of mockery?

So the more she played, the more she felt wronged.

Then a fair, tender hand covered Kiana's small hand.

"Although the image of solving all problems alone is indeed very handsome, such heroes are ultimately lonely. There won't be any companions by their side. Do you want to be that kind of person?"

"No companions?"

"It's written like this in the Book of God."

Bronie opened the quick drawing software and wrote the word "浜" on it.

"People rely on each other because they know that only by building bonds and working together can they move forward. Human development is never the work of one person."

"So..."

"You can ask your dad for help, or you can ask me. After all, Kiana is so cute. If you act a little spoiled, you'll definitely get a response, right?"

"Will you help me?"

"Beg me~"

"Please~"

Damn, she was too careless!

Kiana probably can't understand the feeling of humiliation when begging others!

But forget it, since Kiana said so, Bronie didn't have much to say.

Continuing to move Kiana's little hand, helping her pass the level.

Actually, during this time of torment playing this game, it wasn't entirely meaningless.

With the proficiency gained from playing, the previous levels would appear easier, and climbing up wouldn't be a problem.

To truly clear the game, Bronie had also conducted tests, right?

And during the time she developed the game alone, Bronie also regained the feeling of playing that game before.

Climbing up bit by bit with Kiana.

And Kiana also tried hard to use her little hand, cooperating with Bronie's actions. As she watched the pot climb higher and higher, reaching scenery she had never seen before, Kiana's eyes also brightened.

No, saying her eyes isn't quite right.

Even now, Kiana still had bandages on her head, covering one eye.

"The later levels are so difficult. Why did Bronie sister make such a difficult game?"

Feeling much more relaxed, Kiana started asking Bronie about the reason for making this game.

"Do you still remember how you felt when you saw your dad playing this game and falling down?"

"Ah..."

At that time, she was laughing.

Why was she laughing?

Because it was interesting.

Why did she find it interesting?

Watching Dad fall down from above just like her, but wanting to go a little further herself.

And then...

Still didn't understand.

"This is human nature, just like light and shadow opposing each other, people's hearts also have dark thoughts, a pleasure built on others' suffering. Although this sounds very bad, letting it be suppressed or letting it run rampant are both bad things. Balancing these two is the key to having a healthy mental state."

"Human nature, so is everyone like this?"

"Yes, just like under all the light, there are shadows, right?"

The little head was still full of doubts.

But Bronie didn't expect Kiana to fully understand. Just having such a memory in her mind, gradually, Kiana would surely understand.

"You don't need to understand it too clearly now. Properly release your negative emotions, then get to know yourself better, and maintain a good mental state, that's all! Smiling isn't about laughing at others' suffering, but because you can do better than them."

"Oh..."

Kiana still does not quite understand.

But knowing oneself better?

Just like now, she and Bronie were climbing up in the game together, about to pass the level.

But it was with Bronie's help.

If it were just her alone, could she still clear the game?

In the future, she should be able to!

But that future felt a bit far away.

"Then Bronie sister, can I try it myself again?"

"Of course, it seems you still want to rely on your own strength."

"In that case, Dad won't have an excuse not to clear this game anymore!"

Goodness, what a filial child!

Chapter 44: Moment of Cultivation 

Shortly after, Siegfried returned, covered in numerous injuries. However, he forced a smile, concealing his exhaustion and pain from Bronie, bringing back plenty of pizza and cola.

"Kiana! Bronie, guess what I brought back?"

"Pizza! And cola!"

Kiana was ecstatic, but the observant girl also noticed Siegfried's injuries. Turning back to the game, they were nearing its end, with the signal tower that seemed to lead to the universe right before them.

Then, Kiana fetched the medical kit from home, taking out alcohol and bandages.

"Dad, you hurt yourself again!"

"What happened? How did you get so injured?"

Bronie also expressed concern appropriately.

"Sorry, sorry, the road was a bit slippery, and I accidentally fell. Then I rolled down the hill."

He could endure gritting his teeth, but when the alcohol touched the wound, Siegfried's reaction was significant.

"Let me help too."

Bronie approached Siegfried, picking up the bandages and alcohol nearby to tend to his wounds.

Siegfried had quite a few wounds, some of which appeared to be burns.

However, frostbite and burns looked quite similar on the surface. If left unattended for too long, blisters would indeed form.

"Why are you so skilled at this?"

He absolutely couldn't show pain in front of his daughter, but Siegfried also noticed something peculiar. Bronie was not only adept at treating wounds but also seemed to have undergone specialized training.

"I grew up in the Taixu Sect. Fighting was a common occurrence there, but I'm not one to give up easily, so I got used to taking care of myself."

"Hmm, I thought you were from some rich family..."

"Do I look like a rich lady?"

"No, it's just that you could if you dressed up. If you dressed up carefully, you'd look even more like one."

Bronie displeased hearing that, applied some alcohol to the wound and watch him twitch slightly due to the pain. She glanced at Siegfried again.

"Appearance may be important for girls, but talent is even more critical for me, so please spare me the dressing up."

"Aha, seems like you're shy. But it's getting late now. Let's have dinner at home! I bought pizza from the city specifically, just heat it up, and it'll be ready to eat."

After experiencing the harsh weather outside, the pizza had frozen solid like an iron disk.

But Siegfried had already considered this situation, so he tossed the pizza into the oven to heat it up.

As for the cola and such, they were placed next to the stove, awaiting liquefaction.

"Alright, but speaking of which, I might have to leave town temporarily in the near future."

"Oh? Is it because you're disappointed not to see Kiana?"

"More or less, mainly because of game development. I need Eden's help. Game music is a crucial aspect, capable of effectively stirring players' emotions and increasing immersion. And this time, making a masterpiece, I definitely can't just settle for anything."

Bronie naturally reached the composition stage of game development. However, most compositions required it to be accurate to the lore settings. After all, only when you know what the composition is for can you make it properly.

Of course, there was also a hint of taking more trails the Elysian Realm.

"It's really hard work, huh?"

"But you'll be able to see me at Eden's place later."

This sentence from Bronie completely dispelled Siegfried's doubts.

Yes, Siegfried was still very sensitive, always suspicious.

He always felt something was wrong with Bronie's presence, with Raven's existence, but he couldn't pinpoint exactly what it was.

Was it because Bronie could invite a group of unidentified but powerful teachers?

Or is it because someone so young could create such powerful games?

Or perhaps it's due to personal bias, thinking that Bronie is somehow connected to Schicksal Entertainment, maintaining his suspicion all along?

But none of these can be solid evidence.

After all, Bronie has always been open about these matters, never hiding anything. In fact, whenever Bronie even slightly conceals something, Siegfried tends to categorize her as a member of Schicksal Entertainment.

But what makes Bronie so calm?

"Well then, sister, have a safe journey~"

Though Kiana was focused on the pizza earlier, she still listened to Bronie's words.

"And Siegfried."

"Hmm?"

"Kiana has already completed this game, look there."

On the computer screen, the character was under a signal tower.

"Is that the top?"

"If you climb up, you'll completely finish the game. And the final part is actually quite simple; the higher you go, the less gravity there is."

If Kiana could complete it, could he do it too?

But the thought of falling every time, accompanied by that mocking tune, sent his blood pressure soaring. Honestly, Siegfried wasn't too keen on facing that game.

"Dad, you're so clumsy~"

"It's not that! I'll show you how to complete it!"

Hopefully, Siegfried's mindset wouldn't collapse too quickly. Seeing Siegfried so confident, Bronie just smiled. After dinner, bidding farewell to Natasha, Bronie left the cold Siberia.

This time, Bronie didn't mention this matter to Elysia beforehand. After all, Bronie knew her own capabilities. How could she act so openly after sending the game? It was best to quietly go to the Elysian Realm and try not to attract the attention of the Flame Chasers.

After all, Bronie had learned a bit about recent changes in the Elysian Realm from Kiana. The game that raised blood pressure had stirred up a storm in the Elysian Realm.

Arriving at the familiar elevator, Bronie began to hack in. Although Klein had given her access to the Elysian Realm, this time Bronie planned to come quietly, trying not to attract any attention from the Flame Chasers. Otherwise, if each FC put a mark on her, would she not end up being overwhelmed?

Who knows!

"Uh..."

Klein noticed Bronie.

"Shh, shh!!"

Bronie quickly reminded Klein to keep quiet.

Klein was startled.

"Besides you, who else knows that I'm here?"

"Probably no one... Why not use your own permissions instead of sneaking in?"

"Because I feel like the Elysian Realm hasn't been peaceful recently..."

"Do you know why? Or is the culprit..."

"It's not me!"

Okay, Klein knew who it was.

Damn it, the guy who made her work overtime.

Would she cooperate with Bronie? No, she'd probably turn her in immediately!

"Okay, you go in first. I still have a lot of work to do here. The mess from the battle between Aponia and Kalpas is too much, and I still haven't cleaned it up. Guess who's to blame?"

"Who knows..."

If Klein said more, she'd probably explode.

Bronie hurried deeper into the Elysian Realm and arrived at the familiar hall. In the lounge, Eden was elegantly sitting on the sofa, enjoying wine while staring intently at the computer in front of her.

"Hey, Eden, missed me?"

Noticing someone greeting her, Eden looked over.

"You really made a good game."

Was this really the first thing she said when they met?!

Bronie suddenly felt a bit guilty.

"But for the sake of Civilization, I forgive you."

"That's good..."

"It seems you came secretly. You also know that you hurt everyone with that game, so you're too guilty to show up in front of everyone?"

"Ahaha, this game was originally meant to promote the next game, so I used a slightly more aggressive strategy."

"The Erdtree, right?"

"Yes, the next game is called Elden Ring. Because we collaborated with a major company and got a new game engine, we decided to make a masterpiece."

"I can see that you're quite satisfied with that game engine."

Otherwise, Bronie wouldn't have made herself the protagonist based on it.

"But for a masterpiece, a lot of work is needed in terms of music, so can you help me? I've prepared some tunes, but I'm still unsure about many details and scene-specific music."

"That's interesting."

Eden also became interested.

Then Bronie took out a USB flash drive and plugged it into the computer.

There were a massive number of setting collections, from art to scenes, and various stories behind each character. Although they seemed scattered, they were essential settings that supported the entire game.

"Can you do it?"

Bronie asked cautiously.

If Eden really had almost the same creative power as before, it wouldn't be a problem to consider the current memory of Eden as the living Eden.

But Eden frowned.

"Sorry, Bronie, if you just rely on music theory knowledge to create a qualified piece, there's no problem. But to reach the level of my past, it will take a long time."

Can she do it?!

Bronie's eyes lit up.

"It's okay. Just having your answer is enough. If you find it troublesome, I can handle the important scenes and character music by myself. You can do as much as you can."

"But what if it doesn't meet your requirements?"

Eden didn't understand why Bronie was so happy, but if it was just helping with this small task, it should be fine. However, resources for computational power within the Elysian Realm were limited. The major resources were allocated to Vill-V and Mobius, and she didn't have much control over computational power.

"You won't know until you try. And if you need anything, I'll definitely help."

As long as she could do it, Bronie knew that the possibility of the Flame Chasers leaving the Elysian Realm in the future would be higher.

"But are you coming to the Elysian Realm just for this? If it's really just this matter, you could have told me online."

Eden felt that Bronie's personal visit here was definitely not just for this matter.

Actually, avoiding everyone was just a psychological comfort.

"The town I stayed in had a Honkai Outbreak again. Although it's just a minor one, I have a bad feeling about it."

"I see, do you want to improve your strength?"

"More or less, during your creation period, I will try to improve myself as much as possible and then adapt to more signets."

Wanting to take away all the Signets?

Eden didn't really recommend doing so. But Bronie's hometown had collapsed, which made Bronie a bit uneasy.

That was understandable.

After all, Kiana, despite being a docile Herrscher, no one could guarantee that living with a Herrscher was completely safe. Plus, Bronie was a child who didn't easily feel secure.

So Eden didn't stop Bronie but said, "Be mindful of your capabilities. I think everyone in the Elysian Realm won't make things difficult for you, but early exposure to strong power often comes with a price. Please consider the pros and cons carefully."

From Bronie's works, Eden could see Bronie's mature psyche, rather than the judgment of a child with little experience. So Eden just kindly reminded her, hoping Bronie could think through this.

"This time, I'll only get a Helix Signet, or maybe a Deliverance Signet. Not too many."

"Do you need me to open the way to Vill-V's workshop for you?"

"Then I'll trouble you with that."

Bronie couldn't be happier.

Eden pointed to a staircase not far away.

"Go up there. Push open the door, and you'll reach the Helix Workshop. That's where all of Vill-V's inventions are born."

"Okay!"

Seeing Bronie leaving in a hurry, Eden was a little surprised.

"My dear Eden~"

A familiar voice came from beside her.

It was Elysia, just as Bronie had left.

"Ely, what's wrong?"

"My beauty radar suddenly moved. Do you have any clues? Could it be that another cute successor has arrived?"

Didn't expect Bronie to really reach this level.

Elysia could only vaguely sense that someone had arrived?

"It's Bronie who's here."

"Oh! How could that be! Is she avoiding me?"

"Being too clingy can also make others dislike you, my dear Ely. You know Bronie is as sensitive as a real rabbit, so overly intimate behavior can also make Bronie feel uneasy, right? And I think she's a bit guilty, too?"

Guilty? That game did bring a lot of harm to herself, but it wasn't that serious.

But Eden said she was too enthusiastic. How could she resist such a cute girl like Ely!

"Okay, okay, I'll pay more attention to social distance, my lovely bunny. You absolutely can't escape from my palm!"

Chapter 45: Vill-V's Stage

Following the path guided by Eden, and relying on Bronie's memory of the place, if she wasn't mistaken, behind the door in front of her was Vill-V's Spiral Workshop.

Bronie didn't bother to think about what kind of surprises awaited her behind that door.

Yes, she came here to obtain some technical support from Vill-V.

The Elden Magic Ring she was about to create would help Bronie further connect with Fate Entertainment.

And in the future, it would allow Bronie to naturally access the fate behind Fate Entertainment.

This was a meticulous plan formulated by Bronie based on her understanding of fate, Otto, and the world.

This plan spanned a very long time, and for Bronie, it was quite a challenge.

And here at Vill-V's workshop was an important node.

All the basic principles and information about the Elysian Realm were mostly in Vill-V's hands, of course, Mebius also had some control, but that was a matter for later. The main reason Bronie sought Vill-V was that compared to Mebius, Vill-V posed less danger.

Pushing open the door, the familiar dizziness immediately reminded Bronie that she had officially entered the Elysian Realm.

After her vision cleared, Bronie found herself standing in an open square.

"Stage set, actors in place, next, the greatest and most spectacular magic of the century is about to begin!"

Bronie silently observed her surroundings.

Huge marble pillars, azure sky, the architectural style here exuded a sense of sanctity.

Obviously, this area was not where Vill-V would typically be found; it belonged to Apollonia.

Then the ground surged, countless blocks rose up, surrounding Bronie, and then the blocks continuously transformed and recombined.

When everything quieted down, the surroundings had turned into a pure white space.

"My magic must be thrilling, exciting, and grand enough. Your game has given me a lot of inspiration, so you must enjoy it~" Vill-V's voice echoed everywhere.

And Bronie probably understood.

"Is this an escape room?"

"Exactly! It seems our good audience has noticed the theme of this magic trick - an escape room!"

Cubes formed a cube with passages on all sides. Although small, it allowed Bronie to pass through.

This design inadvertently reminded Bronie of the movie "Interdimensional Siege"; the style was somewhat similar.

Could she not use her brain?! But first, let's probe a bit and understand what style of maze this is, whether it's a puzzle or a challenge type.

So Bronie approached the door in front of her.

Since there were no hints around, in this pure white space, the first door would definitely not contain anything too dangerous, but rather serve as a guide, a signal to start officially.

"Alright! Our brave bunny sister has taken a small step. Is this a reckless adventure or a carefully considered choice?"

Still the same space, but this time the room was not empty. There was a table, a set of exam papers, and a pen.

Bad memories were attacking her!

"Come on, exam papers and stuff, so boring!"

Upon closer inspection, it was still a math question, combined with combat.

[Question: Example of Fourier transform application in practical combat.]

Alright, it was a math question, but not entirely, strictly speaking, it should be considered a comprehensive question.

But what's the difference?

So Bronie projected a drone.

"You're already a mature AI, you need to learn to do your own questions. I'll leave this to you, I'll do something else."

The cute drone was given such a purpose from the moment of its birth.

Its existence was to do questions!

Bronie herself began to explore every door in the room. The cramped space, the pure white color scheme, brought more than a little psychological pressure. If you stayed here for too long, a normal person might go crazy.

"It appears Bunny Sister intends to take a different approach, doesn't she? But unfortunately, this maze was entirely built according to Kevin's specifications. If you wish to leave the maze using alternative methods, it's merely wishful thinking!"

"Creating the impossible, isn't that also an essential aspect of a magic show? And why do you assume I can't achieve it? While I may lack Kevin's brute strength, the effects of my true abilities undoubtedly surpass your imagination."

"Oh? Then I'll be eagerly awaiting it~" Vill-V remained unfazed.

But Bronie wasn't sure whether Vill-V had truly taken her words into consideration.

However, she presumed Vill-V wasn't the arrogant type. She also looked forward to it. And she was even more curious about what actions Bronie would take to collaborate with her.

The drones obediently solved the problems, but Bronie had already opened the door on the ground.

"Information layer retrieval, generate Elysian Realm purge subroutine, simulate virtual shell."

A small robot, resembling a Rubik's Cube, slowly appeared beside Bronie.

As the projection gradually ended, the robot seemed to come to life and moved agilely around Bronie's feet.

Then Bronie threw it into the open door on the ground.

Suddenly, countless saws sprang out from the passage, shredding the robot Bronie had thrown.

"Robots for exploration can indeed trigger traps, but without completing the questions, the traps won't stop working!"

The sound of saws echoed, as if reminding Bronie that if she continued recklessly, chaos would ensue everywhere.

Vill-V expected Bronie to show some different expressions.

But Bronie remained unfazed and returned to the original entrance, using her unknown ability to pry open the door once again.

But behind the door was no longer the pure white space; it was now a red space.

"Did you think the door behind was the same as the previous room? Wrong!"

"Hmm, it's like a Rubik's Cube. Every time I enter a section, the surrounding rooms are randomly generated, right? Although I expected it, it's still my first time experiencing it in reality."

"It seems you're quite satisfied."

"How could I not be?"

With that, Bronie threw another robot into the passage.

As expected, a fierce flame erupted in the passage, burning the robot to ashes.

Without completing the questions, there was no way to proceed to the next area, as set by Vill-V.

"Don't bother trying anymore. No matter what you throw out, this passage will destroy anyone who tries to force their way through."

Vill-V kindly reminded but with a hint of mockery.

"You little brat, just focus on doing your questions honestly. Don't think about taking crooked paths all the time, is that what you're thinking?"

"Hmph, little brat.?"

Vill-V paused.

"Inside the Elysian Realm, there's Su who has certain understanding of the Bodhi, and even now, Su still has a certain degree of foresight within this world. However, the essence of his ability is still information retrieval within the Elysian Realm. Even the action of thinking in the mind is circulated internally in the form of data. To facilitate Su's use of his ability, a separate information channel is established within the Elysian Realm."

"So, did you find that channel and intercept my information?"

"That was just a byproduct. What I truly use is this."

Another small robot was thrown into the passage, only to be destroyed by Vill-V's terrifying traps immediately after.

"This is?"

"Antivirus software, a standard subprogram for your Elysian Realm. When you built the Elysian Realm, the antivirus software surprisingly referenced the human immune system. But do you know how poorly designed the human immune system is?"

As Bronie posed a question to Vill-V, cracks appeared all around the space. And from these cracks emerged larger robots identical to the ones Bronie had previously produced. These were the disinfection programs within the Elysian Realm.

"I temporarily modified the recognition code of this maze. Now, your traps are actively attacking the disinfection program, which has been marked as external malicious data."

The disinfection program had very high authority to destroy data within the Elysian Realm. So high that the maze walls meticulously crafted by Vill-V were completely unable to impede the progress of these disinfection programs.

This maze couldn't stop Bronie at all!

This is too much cheating!

But...

It felt good.

Bronie's escape using the internal mechanisms of the Elysian Realm surprised Vill-V.

With fifty thousand years of experience, no one understood the internal structure of the Elysian Realm better than Vill-V. But Bronie was able to skillfully manipulate the internal data after only a short time of exposure. Bronie couldn't be described as a genius anymore; she was more like a little monster!

Exam papers? Those things were no longer important. What mattered was that the maze began to crumble, and after destroying most of the maze, Bronie finally caught a glimpse of its true nature.

Indeed, as Bronie had guessed, this was a gigantic Rubik's Cube. Rooms changed continuously as Bronie moved, and there was even the possibility of returning to the starting point to redo tasks.

Whether one could leave the maze depended entirely on Vill-V's mood. So from the beginning, Bronie had no intention of clearing it properly.

Back at the original open space, Bronie looked towards Vill-V not far away. Countless robots floated around her, projecting numerous panels. Every corner of the maze was visible, and Bronie's actions were naturally within Vill-V's sight.

Bronie's hacking abilities were indeed impressive. Elysia said that her abilities could even modify information on the physical level?

In other words, Bronie could even change s**t into chocolate flavor.

A miraculous ability, and a person who could use it flexibly, and even now, the limits of that ability had not been seen.

Turning falsehoods into reality, wasn't that a miracle?

Indeed, Bronie's existence was simply the best gift for herself~

The great magician Vill-V was obviously excited to the extreme.

"Is it over now?"

"No! I have prepared an even more interesting finale for you. Look forward to it~"

Can't play along, huh?

Watching as Imaginary Constructs emerged one by one, Bronie felt extremely tired.

Yes, Imaginary Constructs.

And these Imaginary Constructs were not ordinary.

Some wielded long staffs and carried bells.

Others held swords and shields, resembling conductors.

And there were even those who held violins, but seemed to be long-range attackers.

"Do you want to kill me?"

Bronie quickly began projecting and duplicating drones, preparing for the upcoming battle.

"No, I just want you to taste the bitterness of starting over. Didn't you make everyone feel that with that game?"

It's because of the game!

It seemed that this game had quite an influence on Vill-V?

"If you provoke Bunny, Bunny will bite you~"

"But even if the bunny bites, it still looks so cute and harmless, doesn't it?"

"Hehe, then you need to get to know what a bunny is again."

Bronie snapped her fingers.

Countless drones appeared beside her.

"Example of Fourier transform application in practical combat, isn't this it? Activate wide-range bombing mode, adjust fixed flight posture."

The drones flew in perfect formation into the sky, covering the entire area with countless shells.

...

The entire battlefield was engulfed in flames, except for around Bronie; there was no safe place left.

The intense firepower directly wiped out the essence of the Imaginary Constructs.

However, compared to ordinary Imaginary Constructs wiped out by the essence, these Imaginary Constructs that looked like a band still had some activity left in them.

The one wielding a long staff shook a bell.

The one holding a violin played a melody.

And the one with a sword and shield commanded under him.

A piercing noise filled every corner of the battlefield!

"Listen to this melody, feel the desperation in the illusion, and then I'll perform a resurrection miracle for you. Believe me, it will definitely surprise you!"

All the Imaginary Constructs began to play their melodies, and the ear-piercing noise indeed interfered with Bronie's thinking.

But?

"Silent Bunny, activate soundproof barrier, Bonecrusher Bunny target the essence of the Imaginary Constructs, continue the attack."

You didn't expect this, did you? Arc City Technology!

"Wow, how many tricks do you still have up your sleeve?"

"I have plenty of tricks up my sleeve. What you're facing is the technology left by a civilization that has been developing for thousands of years. Bunny biting hurts a lot, you know~"

The Bonecrusher Bunny accurately bombarded every essence of the Imaginary Constructs, obliterating all the enemies on the battlefield.

"It's really a failed performance. My planning actually made a mistake one day?"

Vill-V never thought that her carefully planned performance would actually be deciphered by Bronie!

It was like a magician performing a magic trick only to have an audience member expose the trick on the spot.

It was quite a blow, but Bronie's actions seemed more like that of an audience member pretending to be a magician, stealing the spotlight from another magician with different magic tricks.

The show still had its effect.

But the control was no longer in her hands, which was a bit embarrassing.

"So it's time to discuss it properly. About the basic information of the Elysian Realm, and the possibility of memory replicas's continuation of life leaving the Elysian Realm. Otherwise, I'll break your limbs."

Through the wreckage of the battlefield, Bronie raised her gun, and the dark muzzle pointed directly at Vill-V as she declared her victory.

"Okay, okay, as compensation for the failed magic show, I should consider the audience's needs. Since you put it that way, I'll do my best to satisfy you~"

Chapter 46: Elysia's Date Invitation

"I've got you! Cute little bunny!"

Vill-V's magic performance was quite noisy. At the moment Bronie pushed the door, Elysia caught up, only to find Bronie had been transported to the Deep End.

So it took some time to rush over. After Bronie finished the battle, Elysia saw a slightly tired Bronie pointing her gun at Vill-V.

Forgetting Eden's reminder, Elysia pounced directly, fiercely hugging Bronie.

Bronie staggered, while Vill-V left Bronie's line of fire.

"Elysia, you..."

"Missed me? It's been a while, huh? You seem to have become even stronger?"

Feeling the soft touch on the back of her head, Bronie's heart pounded.

"I've never used my full strength. Using wisdom to win is my style."

"That's more elegant. I understand, I understand~"

The embrace didn't last long. After Elysia let go of Bronie, she grabbed Bronie's shoulders, then squatted down and pinched her cheeks.

"Little troublemaker Bronie, Vill-V is a good person. Where did you learn to threaten to break limbs? Not cute at all."

"It's just a simple threat, and besides, even if memories are interrupted, they can be restored, right? Vill-V wanted to kill me, breaking limbs was merciful!"

Bronie struggled and broke free, then also broke free from Elysia's embrace.

Seeing Bronie reaching out for information, Vill-V smiled.

"Hehe, the original plan was to create a resurrection miracle, but unfortunately, your abilities exceeded my expectations. It seems you have an unwavering determination to get everyone out of the Elysian Realm."

She really don't know why Bronie had such thoughts.

Clearly everyone was already dead, and clearly everyone had accepted this ending.

"I know you are not the previous civilization's you, but the you in this moment. In my eyes, you live here, but you are also trapped here. You should have had a more colorful future."

"Well, then I'll look forward to it. Let's see what you can do."

Saying this, Vill-V took out a USB drive and put it into Bronie's hand.

It seems to have been prepared in advance.

Even the appearance of the USB drive was carefully decorated by Vill-V, with a steampunk style, full of gears serving as decoration.

"Thank you."

"I'm going to attend to my own business now. By the way, I also gave you the Helix Signet, but what effect it has, you'll have to figure out yourself. Giving others what they expect in an unexpected way is my habit. This time the magic indeed failed."

With that, Vill-V disappeared in front of Bronie.

"It seems Vill-V is upset about the failed magic~"

"Just like a program has bugs, it's possible for plans to fail, isn't it? But that Rubik's Cube maze was quite interesting. I just prefer the old-fashioned maze design a bit more."

"Old-fashioned maze? Tell me about it?"

"It's like those dungeons and dragons, with slime pools, mimic chests, or other secret chambers. I quite like that style."

"Is that the style of the next game?"

"Yes~"

"Then I'll look forward to it~ But are you only here in the Elysian Realm to play games? Why not come see me more often?"

Damn, Elysia's power is starting to increase again!

"I don't feel that after meeting you, I would feel a little inferior because of your appearance. And do you remember that game? The original intention of that game was to hurt others."

"Yeah, I was hurt a lot, so you should comfort me nicely. How about going with me for a while?"

Elysia made this proposal.

If you follow Elysia, the final destination must be that kind of place, right?

Elysium Everlasting, which belongs only to Elysia.

"Okay."

Bronie also thought for a moment and agreed to Elysia's proposal.

"Do you know? At the moment we met, I had a special feeling."

Walking on the way to the amusement park, Elysia held a bow and arrow, destroying the Honkai beasts encountered along the way.

"What special feeling? Don't say it's love at first sight, usually love at first sight is essentially superficial attraction."

"Hahaha! It's not love at first sight. It's just that when I saw you looking at me, I felt like you were looking at a familiar stranger. You always act like you know everything, so I was thinking, do you already know our story?"

Elysia had long noticed something odd about Bronie.

But well, Bronie wasn't in a hurry.

Because she knew it was hard to hide these things.

"Thinking back, it's quite nostalgic. When I saw you, I felt a bit unbelievable. No, rather, after coming to this world, the first thing I wanted to do was to find you guys."

"It seems I still have some charm! The familiar yet unfamiliar bunny~"

Bronie didn't give a direct answer, but her response indicated everything.

She knew everything, knew all about them, and knew their past.

Even the future that never happened.

"It feels a bit unbelievable, right? It's like watching a movie, but accidentally stepping into the world of the movie, everything is already set, but everything seems salvageable."

"So, did the Elysian Realm end in the end? Indeed, there's nothing in the world that is eternal. Over fifty thousand years is long enough."

Although that's what she said.

But can they really face the end of everything so calmly?

Bronie didn't reply, but silently walked behind Elysia, watching her graceful figure, feeling the urge to protect this beauty.

Leaving the Elysian Realm might be able to avoid the end of everything.

And Raiden Mei didn't have enough time, but she did.

"We're here! Welcome to the deepest secret of the Elysian Realm preserved by the Deep End, Composed of Elysia's memories, completely restoring the world of Elysia's heart she loved throughout her life - Elysium Everlasting.

Originally, I wanted to compete with you to see who could arrive here faster, but then I thought, you've been frolicking with Vill-V for so long, you must be tired, right? So let this beautiful girl escort you all the way here~"

"Even though these Honkai beasts and Honkai Zombies are born from your memories, I didn't expect that even deep inside the Elysian Realm, you would still be attacked. Is this the kind of means you use to pass the time?"

"You know, the principles here are no different from other parts of the Elysian Realm. The only difference is probably the scenery here, all composed of Elysia's memories of all the beautiful things. How about it, any difference from what you remember?"

Flowers cover every corner, birds sing softly, and the pink sky has a dreamy feeling.

It's like a fairyland that only children can imagine.

"The transmission of information always has deviations. Only personal experience will bring real feelings. For me, everything here is new, something I've never experienced before. Although I've wanted to come here for a long time."

"Wow~ Bronie is quite bold~"

"Ah?"

Bronie was completely baffled.

"Didn't expect Bronie to want to step into someone's heart so early? Progressing too fast will spoil much of the fun~"

Damn, She got played again.

"So what do you really want?"

"Of course, a date! Clearly, you know everything about me, but I know very little about you. Isn't that very unfair?"

"Okay, okay, I surrender. I can refrain from lying, but there are things I won't say. Can I have the right to remain silent?"

"Of course, am I the kind of person who forces girls to do things they don't like?"

"You gave the game to Mebius and used provocation on her."

"How did you know!?"

"Eden told me."

"Ah~ No romance at all, do you think when you're on a date with a girl, you should just make her uncomfortable?"

"I don't have experience with dating anyone else!"

"But I know, Bronie is a little horny bunny~ So you should learn a bit about everything, so you can encounter more beautiful girls, right?"

Wow, is it time for a love lesson?

Bronie couldn't refuse!

"Is this square a good place to talk? Take me around this place properly. Every inch of land here is crucial memories for you. We can slowly understand each other on the path of your memories, and I'll also tell you about my plans for the future."

"Oh, isn't someone learning something~"

"I just feel that talking to you like this might make you happier."

Through the garden, through the maze made of bushes.

Elysia led Bronie to the entrance of the city, where, deep within the city, there was also a huge amusement park.

That must be the destination.

"You're such a clever girl~ But you who can create such gentle games, it's not surprising."

"That's because during the most difficult times, games were the only thing that made me happy, and the reason I've been able to persevere until now."

"Hardworking and smart, it seems I've discovered more and more of your virtues~"

Damn, Elysia is really something!

But at the entrance of the city, Kevin leaned against the exit of the maze with his arms crossed.

"Elysia, I respect your choice, but you should have informed us of this beforehand."

Kevin's words were brief and vague, obviously because he was present.

"Oh dear, sorry Bronie, looks like our Kevin is a little temperamental. How about you wander around up there first? I'll calm him down and then come find you?"

In terms of rank, Elysia was indeed a bit higher.

But Bronie just shook her head and looked at Kevin.

"Okay, I'll try not to mess with things inside, but if I feel bored staying there for a long time, I might accidentally intrude into some sensitive areas, okay?"

"Alright, I'll be back soon!"

With that, Elysia pushed Kevin away and re-entered the maze.

Now it's Bronie's turn to be alone.

But this place is indeed very novel for Bronie. Although she has explored the Elysium Everlasting in the game, reality is always different from games.

In order to consider phone performance, the Elysium Everlasting wasn't made too large.

But in reality, in this data space, there are many things that can be stacked up from one person's memories.

The city standing between the mountains, the huge amusement park extending to the seaside, and the petals and effects flying everywhere.

No wonder Klein works overtime every day. With such a huge amount of data processing, it's weird if there aren't any bugs.

"Hua, do you still remember me?"

"Bronie? I haven't cleared memories related to you yet, so naturally, I remember you. It's just that I didn't expect such a space to exist inside the Elysian Realm, since becoming a memory body, this is also the first time I've seen it."

"Haven't you cleared my related memories?"

"Not really."

"Well, it seems I know a bit more than you. This space is composed of Elysia's memories."

"Indeed... This place is very much like Elysia's style."

Every time Bronie sees Fu Hua, she wants to call her Fu Hua or class monitor.

But in the Elysian Realm, her name is Hua.

"What's your usual interval for deleting memories?"

"This? Usually once a month. But every time I delete memories, I leave a backup of the deleted part in case I need to retrieve it next time. And this time, recalling you was mainly because of that game."

"Which game?"

Bronie was a bit puzzled.

"The game 'Getting Over It With Haxxor Bunny'. To avoid being recommended this game again and suffering unnecessary torture, I gave up making it an option for memory deletion, to avoid the meaningless repetition of playing through the game. And you, who made this game, naturally also left the option of memory deletion."

"Uh... Sorry? And... Thank you?"

Bronie didn't expect this game to have such a serious impact on Hua.

It seems a bit not so good?

But she also was a bit proud.

"Don't worry about it. You made a very good game, which has long been missing from my life. So playing games isn't a meaningless activity. Maybe I'll delete some details from the game, but the joy it brings me will be remembered."

"Good for you, your praise is the motivation for me to make new games. I'll strive to bring more good works into the Elysian Realm. But Civilization will have follow-up updates, I even put in the hero of legend, Jingwei, made by the Celestial being Chiyou! You can check out her biography, maybe it'll be very familiar to you."

"Okay, I'll try to take a look, but I can't guarantee I won't delete it."

"Maybe, but it still remains in the game, and you can browse it anytime."

Chapter 47: The Mystery of Bronie's Identity

"I heard that Bronie, who created the game 'Getting Over it with Haxxor Bunny,' has returned. I finally found you."

What! Are you here to settle scores with me too!

Upon hearing someone suddenly speak like this, Bronie immediately became nervous, and her buttocks tightened even more.

Turning around, she saw a girl with cherry blossom hair and fox ears standing behind her.

"Um, sorry if my game brought you some unpleasant memories?"

The fox-eared girl shook her head.

"It's not just unpleasant memories, there are also some pleasant ones. Although the game spread quickly within the Elysian Realm, not everyone can enjoy the schadenfreude. But the network you prepared to connect with the outside world also allowed me to see the plight of many people after playing this game."

"It seems you are very concerned about the outside world?"

"It's also because of Elysia's suggestion to find a way to leave the Elysian Realm, and you also told me something more important."

"Yes, your sister, Rin, may indeed still be alive."

Upon hearing Bronie mention that name, Sakura couldn't help but close her eyes, recalling the bits and pieces of the past.

"But according to what I know, my sister Rin should have become the Herrscher of Corruption, then she died, and perhaps even be made into a Divine Key"

If it were Elysia who heard this, she would probably be greatly shocked.

You see, Sakura was the earliest of the Thirteen Flame Chasers to die, and originally, she didn't have the conditions to duplicate her memories into the Elysian Realm.

It seems that Sakura here knew it all along.

Everyone kept it from Sakura, but Sakura also kept it from everyone.

"Until Finality came, the Divine Key was never finished, and the Herrscher of Corruption has always been sealed in a box. Even after fifty thousand years, her will has not been completely worn away, but only negative emotions remain. Therefore, five hundred years ago, there were still quite a few disturbances caused by it "

"Was it the Black Death?"

"No, it was in Japan. The seal was broken, and a shrine maiden named Yae Sakura annihilated the entire village. Although those people were not innocent, the outbreak of Honkai eventually spread to many areas."

"What about now? What's her situation now?"

"Now she is still confronting Yae Sakura, but she has also been sealed back into the box. Sooner or later, she will be eradicated from the world of the Stigmata, and then she may be able to recover and continue in a different form?"

Now there was a reason to leave the Elysian Realm.

Even though the real herself was already dead.

But now this memory body of herself, able to act, able to think, can help her sister, everything was meaningful.

"Suddenly, I feel like I want to leave the Elysian Realm, just like Dr. Mebius."

"That's good. After you come out of the Elysian Realm, I'll guide you to the hometown of the that shrine maiden. You can find your sister there."

"Okay, thank you for telling me all this."

After bidding farewell to Sakura, perhaps there are other places in this Elysium Everlasting where the Flame Chasers are.

Sakura, Hua, they don't know about the existence of the Elysium Everlasting.

One died early, so she knew very little.

The other frequently deleted her own memories, knowing even less.

But Eden should know, right?

"Hello, Eden, there are so many Honkai Zombies and Honkai Beasts on the way. Do you often encounter such things walking around inside the big cities in your era?"

Yes, before encountering Eden, Bronie encountered another wave of monsters.

Fortunately, Sakura intervened a bit when she left, otherwise Bronie would have to expend mental energy projecting drones to bomb them again.

Bronie hasn't really encountered such intense battles before.

Is this something that needs to be accustomed to?

Bronie didn't know.

Just felt that such intense battles might not be good for her growth, like height, figure, and so on.

"Of course not. In the era of the Great Eruptions, every corner of every city has a Honkai Isolation Device set up, and there are usually no Honkai beasts born inside the cities. Also, this is a feature of the Elysian Realm, facing such challenges in the depths of every memory space."

"Well, Sakura and Hua don't know about the existence of this area. Do you know?"

"I didn't know before coming here either, but I can see at a glance that the style of the Elysium Everlasting belongs to Elysia. The world in her eyes is so colorful."

"So many Flame Chasers don't know..."

"This also demonstrates how significant you are in Elysia's heart, doesn't it? If it were merely about creating games, Elysia wouldn't have taken such action, but there's something more unique about you that you haven't realized."

According to Bronie's understanding of the plot, Mei's ability to be taken to the Elysium Everlasting by Elysia is because of her role as a Herrscher. Additionally, she gained recognition after fighting with the Flame Chasers inside the Elysium Everlasting.

She hasn't fought much with the Flame Chasers, and she isn't a Herrscher, so why did Elysia take notice of her?

Bronie was puzzled.

"It seems you are just realizing your position now, but it's okay. In this Elysium Everlasting, you will definitely find the answers."

Well, most of the people in the Elysium Everlasting are enigmatic. And everyone has different perspectives and explanations.

Now it's Bronie's turn to be confused.

Originally, Bronie thought she knew everything.

But now it seems she's a bit shallow.

"It couldn't be that I'm being treated as a Herrscher, could it?"

Bronie muttered to herself, then bid farewell to Eden.

Eden also heard Bronie's words and looked subtly at Bronie's departing figure.

According to Eden's understanding of Elysia, this Elysium Everlasting might really be specifically prepared for Herrschers.

But Bronie actually knows this.

And Elysia's consideration of something, Eden is not sure. But when Bronie said that, the matter of Elysia opening the Elysium Everlasting became complicated.

No wonder Kevin's reaction was so significant.

And Aponia even shrunk into the Deep End without making a sound.

"I hope Elysia's choice is the right one. The Elysian Reapm is about to change drastically..."

From Eden's words, Bronie finally realized a bit of Elysia's true intentions.

Ditching our date like that, Elysia must have some other motive.

This is beyond doubt.

But the opening of the Elysium Everlasting is indeed a bit strange.

No, not a bit, but very strange.

Ignoring Eden's advertisements and even the recruitment ads for the Fire Moth, and even the recruitment notices for Mebius's laboratory, Bronie thought all the way and finally arrived at the city gate.

But the city gate was closed, not welcoming her arrival.

"Is this audience really so impatient? Have I entered without waiting for the invitation?"

Suddenly Bronie's vision went black, and a huge magic hat covered her whole body.

Bending down to lift the hat, Bronie saw many hats around her.

Then the other hats suddenly exploded, and a group of roaring robots with bombs strapped to their backs emerged from inside.

"Is this how you always make your entrance?"

"For me, normal means failure. The previous magic performance made me taste the bitterness of failure after a long time. I can't afford to fail again. Can you understand?"

The power of the bombs wasn't great, but the noise and commotion they caused were quite frightening.

Bronie quickly projected firearms, but those roaring robots were easily shattered. While Vill-V's entrance was scary, it wasn't much of a threat.

"Just a short time apart, and you've come looking for me again. I haven't even read the information you gave me. Is there something missing in the information you gave me?"

"Of course not, I just wanted to give you something interesting, hoping that these things could help you in the Elysium Everlasting."

Saying that, Vill-V took out a card.

"This is..."

Bronie took the card, feeling a familiar sensation.

It felt a bit like when Su's Signet was activated.

"Yes! That's the expression. Through my own methods, I left Su's Signet's power on the card, combined with the Helix Signet I gave you, to unleash a more versatile effect~"

Seeing Bronie's surprised expression, Vill-V was very satisfied.

"Can the Helix Signet further optimize the power of other Signets? You really deserve it..."

"After all, I'm the chief engineer of the Fire Moth and the builder of the Elysian Realm. I still know the basic principles of the Signet. It's impossible that there haven't been any improvements in fifty thousand years, right? But guess what I invented this originally for?"

"For what?"

"Of course, to deal with Kevin. This thing is also included in the list of arms for dealing with Kevin. The grand magic performance was almost ready, but then Elysia suddenly pulled such a stunt, stealing all the limelight from me. Looks like you're really special."

Even Vill-V said so.

But Bronie really couldn't evaluate this matter.

Su's Signet power hidden in the card, so Bronie still quite believed in Vill-V's creativity.

"Thank you, your gift is very useful to me. This thing can greatly accelerate my mastery of other Signets."

"My dear audience, believe me, it will bring you many surprises in your life. I have placed more cards in the treasure chest for you to search for, and then feel the surprises I have prepared for you! But now it's Elysia's home court, so I won't disturb you. Until next time, maybe I can prepare an even grander magic performance for you, look forward to it~"

Vill-V has always been so capricious.

But seeing Vill-V leave, Bronie suddenly remembered that she had something more important to ask her.

Yes, the backdoor of the Void Archives, and the backdoor left by the Jizo Mitama Design at the beginning.

On the one hand, it can be used to deal with Otto and steal intelligence.

On the other hand, it is also for Sakura, to be able to contact her sister earlier.

Fortunately, Vill-V can't run away inside the Elysian Realm, so there's no problem asking her about this next time they meet.

"Long wait, Bronie~"

Just when Bronie was aimlessly wandering around, starting to lose patience because of Elysia's abnormality.

Elysia finally appeared in front of her.

In the pavilion on the high ground of the city, where you could see the maze garden at a glance, Elysia seemed like a bride waiting for her husband to come.

"Is Kevin's matter resolved?"

"Yeah, I finally managed to coax him. Now it's just you and me, or did you meet other girls inside the Elysium Everlasting and have your hearts stolen by them?"

"Of course not, it's just that after discovering other Flame Chasers entering this place for the first time, I felt a bit surprised. Walking in the Elysium Everlasting is like walking in your memories, right?"

"Is it? Revealing everything without reservation, even I would feel shy~ So let's take it slow, don't rush, and I think you've also noticed, haven't you? My attitude towards you is also very special."

So special that even Mei has not enjoyed such treatment.

"Just to clarify, I'm not a Herrscher, really not. I'm not sure what Honkai is, although I have some special abilities, I'm really not a Herrscher."

"I know~"

"Then I don't understand, what's so special about me? I'm just a hacker, a hacker who likes making games and adventures, nothing more."

"Mhmm, I know that too~"

Elysia still smiled, but

Bronie felt something was off.

Thinking about it carefully?

Apart from Transmigtating and being Reincarnators, there's nothing else.

She doesn't have a system, nor does she have an old man with her.

"So... this Elysium Everlasting is probably meant for Herrschers who may come later, right?"

"Well, at the beginning, when I lived in the orphanage, I also felt that I was just an ordinary little girl who couldn't be more ordinary. Although I was pursuing all the beauty, living with family and friends, imagining a beautiful future together, observing the little things around me, I never thought about what was special about me."

Bronie knows this.

"Judging by your expression, you seem to know this too, so then you must also know what happened later, right?"

"The Fire Moth."

"Yes, they came here, investigating something, and I followed along, vaguely sensing that it seemed to be related to me, so I left the town and traveled around the world."

"It's very impressive, doing it alone as a child."

"But it was also a difficult time, but there were also many interesting things happening! I remember them all very well!"

"Really impressive."

"Right! Does it feel very familiar?"

When Elysia asked like this, Bronie also remembered.

Ah.

She has never seen her family since she was born.

God knows how she survived, only knowing that during that confused time, survival was the priority, and everything else didn't matter as long as she could eat.

But later, she met the adoption of the Fu Hua.

The adoption of Natasha.

And the help of her fellow disciples, namely the help of her sister Theresa.

To be honest, that kind of life was quite exciting.

"My birth is a miracle in this world, a gift left by Honkai, so Bronie, who possesses such special abilities, is also a treasure left by that world, this I can be sure of."

"So?"

"Vill-V also found out that there is something similar to a Herrscher's core on your body, but it's different. It's like a world compressed inside it, just like me~"

"Am I a Herrscher?"

"No, you may not be a Herrscher, but you are definitely a miracle. When a shooting star passes by, I never miss the chance to make a wish, so how could I miss you, who was born from the same miracle as me? Remember the meaning of my true self, and understand my life. This is the most important meaning for me after the establishment of the Elysium Everlasting."

Chapter 48: A Wonderful Day

Elysia's words indeed surprised Bronie a bit.

But upon careful consideration, her abilities were so extraordinary that it did seem a bit unreasonable.

Just following the principle of energy conservation, projecting something and the energy and effort she normally expended didn't seem to correlate proportionally.

When Elysia pointed out all of this, Bronie realized what it meant to be blindsided.

The shock brought by such information to Bronie was immense.

For a moment, Bronie couldn't even find the words to speak, then she looked towards the nearby sea.

"It seems there's another reason to force you to leave the Elysian Realm, isn't there?"

"Why would you think that?"

Elysia knew Bronie was still in shock, but she didn't expect Bronie to say such words amidst her shock.

"After all, you told me that I'm a miracle in the Sea of Quanta, or something like that. I don't really feel it at all. Rather, I'm more interested in what exactly the core inside me is. If we want to study this kind of thing, both Mobius and Vill-V are indispensable, right? Leaving the Elysian Realm and establishing a research institute is the only way to continue the research, and now I can only wait."

Bronie's words weren't wrong. Even if she knew this information, what could she do about it? Could she undergo a transformation like a Herrscher? Right now, she couldn't do anything. What was the use of knowing all this?

"Really, I prepared such a surprise, and you're so unenthusiastic. It seems I'll have to teach you how to become a qualified and lovely girl~"

"I don't think it's necessary... What are you doing! Don't come any closer!!"

Elysia spread her arms wide and pounced, embracing Bronie tightly. Struggling as she might, Bronie couldn't escape Elysia's embrace.

Who knows why there's a commercial street in the Elysian Realm, who knows why there are so many clothing stores on the commercial street.

For Bronie, the actions that followed were simply an endless torment.

The backless white dress felt chilly. The strange fishnet stockings, paired with hot pants and a small vest, made it feel like she was wearing clothes and yet nothing at all.

Closing her eyes in the beauty salon and feeling Elysia fiddling with her face, Bronie walked out of the salon when her face was almost numb.

The number of drills on her head increased from two to four.

Is this Elysia's memory?

After experiencing it for real, Bronie didn't even have much time to tell Elysia about her plans.

Seeing that Bronie was indeed a bit tired, Elysia dragged her to a dessert shop.

"To be honest, I've never experienced such suffering in all my life. The life of a real girl is so terrifying. I prefer efficiency over beauty."

"But aren't you even a little moved? Seeing yourself in the mirror, completely different from before."

"Cough cough..."

Bronie was a little guilty. To be honest, Bronie knew she was good-looking, but she never expected to reach this level.

Looking at herself in the full-length mirror, her entire demeanor was different, like a little princess from somewhere. It was quite novel.

"Hehe~ It seems you're quite moved too~ How does it feel to see everything in my memory?"

"It's amazing."

"I should say, 'Beautiful and enchanting Elysia is my moonlight, I will always love Elysia~'"

"Beautiful and enchanting Elysia is my moonlight, I will always love Elysia."

"Oh dear! That's so cheating~ But I love everyone too~"

Well, this respons like a Harem king wasn't unexpected to Bronie.

"As my game company grows outside, once the Elden Ring is completed, I'll have the capital to access the Schicksal. The Archbishops of Schicksal have the Divine Key - Void Archives. My plan now is to get a backdoor from Vill-V, then package all the technology of the Schicksal from the hands of the Void Archives, and then come back to discuss the possibility of everyone leaving the Elysian Realm."

"It seems like a simple plan."

Elysia heard Bronie's plan and could solve it with just two sentences, but as Bronie said before, Schicksal is the organization that inherits the legacy of the previous civilization specifically to deal with the Honkai.

Similar to the Fire Moth, but even more powerful.

But for such an organization, does this sneaky grabbing of information seem a bit disrespectful and careless?

The more precise the plan, the easier it is to go wrong.

"The general direction is fine, but the details can only be planned on the eve of action. But rest assured, my plans as Bronie have never failed. I've been wanting to burn down Arc City since I was five! Later on, in a sense, it can be considered a success, right?"

"Then I have to listen to your story carefully!"

Elysia didn't regard Bronie as some unforgivable person because the information she knew was too one-sided, so she wanted to understand more. The story of the Cyber Arc City couldn't be summed up in just a few words, but Bronie patiently recounted it in full.

Then, they moved on to the mesmerizing world within the Sea of Quanta.

Within the Sea of Quanta, there existed more than one faction, and their stories combined couldn't help but make Bronie think of a vast cosmic epic.

Unfortunately, Bronie didn't actually know much, and could only narrate what she saw from her own perspective.

"The Sea of Quanta is truly a miraculous place, with countless world bubbles, people from parallel worlds, and the a girl wielding the power of thunder, who look exactly like Dr. Mei. I really want to see each other~"

Unconsciously, the Elysian Realm had already entered the night, and Bronie felt a bit tired.

But spending time like this was truly joyful for her. But good times always come to an end, don't they?

"If you could leave the Elysian Realm, after the Honkai is resolved, I'll take you to explore the starry sea, to see that vast and magnificent universe, and civilizations facing crisis due to certain things."

"Crisis due to certain things?"

"Yes, it's possible for a disaster source called a Stellaron to be born within a planet's core. Although there are also Stellaron Hunters, I've heard that organization only hunts Stellarons for profit? I'm not very clear, just hearsay."

"Okay~ Exploring the starry sea sounds so romantic! I'm really looking forward to it! If there are indeed many civilizations trapped on their planets due to those things, constantly experiencing tragic cycles, then I won't just stand by." Elysia was like this, after getting to know more people, she would also strive to make the people around her live better lives.

She loved everyone.

And she kept fighting for it.

The existence of the Elysian Realm was to completely showcase her life to the successors, to let them fully understand the life of the girl named Elysia, and to clarify what the true self is.

Wandering around the Elysian Realm with Bronie for a long time, under Elysia's guidance, Bronie seemed to let go of many of her guards in her heart.

This was a good thing.

Usually, Bronie displayed a tight security, but this date didn't seem to excite Bronie easily.

What's more important is that after telling Bronie about her identity, Bronie calmly accepted it all, and even expressed her intention to study this identity further in the future.

And even better, to use this power to bring smiles to those around her.

Knowing oneself, clarifying goals, this is also the meaning of one true self's existence.

Seeing that her Elysian Realm was really useful, Elysia couldn't be happier.

It's just a pity that the surprise wasn't enough. If she revealed her identity as the Herrscher of Origins, gradually showing all her memories to Bronie, inheriting the meaning called Origin, leaving a more impressive memory, that would be perfect for Elysia.

It's just a pity that Bronie seems to know too much.

Perhaps it's because of other world bubbles?

After all, Bronie said that some world bubbles are shadows of possible futures of another world, although such world bubbles dissipate quickly, the information left behind is highly similar.

"If you're willing to come out, that would be great, but what makes me feel more distressed is still Hua, because no matter what effort I make, after she deletes her memories, all my efforts will be in vain."

"No! Because of your game, Hua didn't completely forget you, did she? As long as you work hard, there will definitely be results. Hua just doesn't know how to adapt, but your sincerity will definitely move her. Believe in yourself!"

"That's good."

Elysia's words were not wrong. At least for Bronie's game, "Getting Over It With Haxxor Bunny" also had an option to leave Hua's deleted memories.

"It's almost time to rest. My body is still growing. If I don't grow taller in the future, I'll jump up and break people's legs."

"Why do you hold grudges against people's legs so much~"

"Fear is often the best way to promote one's reputation, but dead people can't scream loudly, so I use breaking legs as a way. This way, Haxxor's reputation spreads, I can get more orders, money isn't everything, but without money, nothing is possible."

"Well, it seems that our mafia princess's habits can't be changed, but as you grow up and become a more adorable and charming beauty, it seems that you don't reject this idea as much, right?"

"It's just a trivial persistence of mine. But the past is the past because everything is settled, unchangeable. So facing the future, changing the present, is also a good thing. But... I'm really not used to wearing too little clothes."

"Actually, I don't like it much either, but who made my figure so good~ Showing my best side, although I'm bit shy in such clothes, everything is worth it."

"I see, wear a little more, I love seeing it."

"Then you have to look forward to it. This is the last item, a roller coaster that surrounds the entire Elysian Realm, and there's a special program at night!"

The special program Elysia mentioned was actually a huge fireworks show, with the roller coaster weaving through the buildings, fireworks bursting around, in this romantic atmosphere, Bronie wished she could stay in this moment forever.

After leaving the roller coaster, Bronie felt a bit reluctant.

But noticing Bronie's reluctance, Elysia said,

"Alright! Aren't you tired? There are resting places in the Elysian Realm too. Come, let me take you to the hotel, rest well, and see you tomorrow~"

Following Elysia to the end of the road, the door of an empty hotel was open, anyone could stay inside, it looked like the hotel Elysia had stayed in when she used to work.

Tomorrow they could meet again.

But the roller coaster, probably only had one chance. Although a bit reluctant, more joy filled Bronie's heart. "Okay, see you tomorrow."

Saying goodbye to Elysia, Bronie randomly found a room, and with a tired body, lay directly on the bed.

Her mind began to wander uncontrollably. Her identity, her abilities.

Elysia's smile, and the details of her past she narrated to herself.

Their relationship, was it becoming more intimate? Probably yes?

Bronie wasn't a researcher, so even if Elysia said she noticed something special about her, without further research, Bronie couldn't feel anything special. At most, she could just exercise well and try to increase her proficiency with the mysterious power in her hands.

But after this date. Elysia enthusiastically recommended various cute and beautiful clothes, as well as various dressing techniques that only girls needed to master.

This long-dormant girlish heart hidden in her heart was gradually awakening.

Once she accepted the feminine side in her heart, would she become invincible? No no no!

She was just facing the future, making appropriate changes. It's meaningless to dwell on past gender issues.

Could it affect her ability to pick up girls?

Absolutely not.

If she could see a cute and charming herself in the mirror every day, with a good mood facing the new day, things would be more efficient, right?

Bronie always emphasized efficiency, and perhaps the lifestyle taught by Elysia was indeed a good choice.

Inside the Elysian Realm, while Bronie followed her biological clock into the night, memory replicas didn't necessarily choose to rest.

Elysia opened up her memory space for everyone, and after coaxing Bronie to sleep, Eden and Elysia naturally began to revel in it.

Each of the Flame Chasers each had their own way of life, and with more of such spaces in the Elysian Realm, everyone silently explored this world, trying to understand Elysia's inner thoughts more.

In her dream, Bronie dreamed of being close to Elysia, then with Aponia, and then with Eden.

Of course, she also dreamed of her grown-up self, with a figure even fuller than Silver Wing N-EX.

"Why do I feel like I can't see my feet in my dream? Why would I have such a dream?"

Chapter 49: Farewell

Pardofelis enjoyed searching for treasures, so Vill-V entrusted the chest placed inside Elysian Realm, along with the Helix Signet cards, to the cat, Bronie.

The reward was a gold-made can, shimmering and adorned with gems. Pardo was delighted, working diligently within Elysian Realm to help Bronie locate the cards.

Griseo continued to march to her own beat, seeking paint around and painting.

However, for a while, Cosmo hesitated to approach Griseo.

Griseo often mentioned breaking someone else's legs for her own safety, and to uncover who had caused her transformation, Cosmo temporarily distanced himself from Griseo.

Subsequently, Bronie recommended Cosmo to the current era's Arahato, meaning he wouldn't appear before everyone for a while.

After all, no one could resist the charm of a handsome giant robot, not even Bronie.

Although Arahato was indeed popular in anime, its game adaptation fell short.

In summary, it lacked both visual and narrative depth. It felt like a fan-made piece forcing together all elements without regard for accessibility or gameplay quality.

Despite Bronie recognizing Anti Entropy's dedication, specialization was crucial. One couldn't expect a scientist to produce a masterpiece, right? Tesla's focus wasn't solely on gaming; rather, it prioritized creating giant robots for the impending Honkai.

While Eden tutored Kiana, she also took on an additional task: assisting Bronie in composing game music. Bronie's requested compositions indeed aligned with Eden's expertise to some extent.

Given the grandiosity of most game scenes, symphonic music was vital for conveSakura an epic atmosphere.

Every character had their unique background story, and corresponding music could evoke emotions in players during battles. Providing players with appropriate closing music after defeating opponents was equally essential.

Eden, accustomed to classical and symphonic music, felt a slight pressure in balancing the game's three core elements: visuals, narrative, and music.

And Elysia?

Elysia found Eden preoccupied with her own affairs, so she was either sticking to Aponia all day or seeking Bronie.

As for Bronie?

She was studSakura, collaborating with Mobius on blood research of her body.

Although Bronie was unaware of the biological study of sims, perhaps she had brought plenty of research equipment into Elysian Realm? Or maybe Vill-V had relocated various production equipment?

During the day, Bronie battled the Honkai beasts inside Elysian Realm, exchanging combat skills with Kalpas, Sakura, Hua, and others. At night, she studied and occasionally video called with Kiana and Cioara.

Thanks to entrusting Ash Serpent to supply enough food and water, Bronie's life in Elysian Realmwas particularly comfortable.

Poor Gray Serpent remained unaware of the changes within Elysian Realm, even considering whether to send more successors for trials in some time.

Days gradually settled into a routine. However, with Elysia's presence, how could days be ordinary?

While developing games, she observed. While preparing for a bath, she stood guard at the door, even secretly changing her clothes! During battles against the Honkai beasts inside Elysian Realm, the final boss might be Elysia herself. Her extraordinary healing ability led Bronie to suspect whether Elysia had tampered with her data.

Elysia's busy life had spanned nearly three months, coinciding with Russia's coldest period!

"Bronie, are you still busy?"

Today, Elysia didn't come knocking who seems to be likely spending time with other beauties inside Elysian Realm. Instead, Eden arrived, appearing to have something to discuss.

Currently, Bronie was engrossed in communicating with company personnel.

Under her astute leadership, the game Elden Ring was being developed at an exceptional pace. Though bugs were inevitable, Bronie's weak artificial intelligence, procured from Arc City, had no trouble fixing them.

However, if one entertained thoughts of romance with artificial intelligence, it was best to reconsider; Bronie's artificial intelligence lacked any additional, extraneous functions beyond combat and programming.

"Good morning, Eden. Given the massive scope of the game, game development is inevitably lengthy. However, my game company's proficiency in game production is increasing rapidly, surpassing other production teams of the current civilization. So, from a rational standpoint, I'm not really busy right now."

"It's like being a little adult; they say composing often reflects a person's perspective from different angles. But now I understand just how talented you are. I've finished polishing Radagon's theme song and added some orchestral music to it. I also enlisted some memory replicas within Elysian Realm for a grand choir. I believe this piece should satisfy you."

Eden brought the game music Bronie wanted!

"Weren't the previous pieces already above my requests? You can create and produce the music you want, so I don't need to say much, right?"

"Yes, after Mobius heard this news, she was also very happy. She's been working overtime more often in the lab lately."

Eden agreed with Bronie's statement, feeling more hopeful.

She even increased the number of times she played Civilization, hoping to understand more about the development of modern civilization after leaving Elysian Realm.

Unfortunately, Civilization portrayed in games only scratch the surface of the vast current era.

"Hehe, the music is done too. It's time to work overtime again for a while. I'm actually starting to look forward to the game!"

The first soul-like game for the youth.

This game could be very challenging or relatively simple. As long as you study the content inside the game, you can always find a way to pass it. The friendly open-world map allows players to fully explore the entire world. Whether it's the art style or the music, coupled with fragmented narrative, it sparks discussions among players. It could be said that this game is the most suitable entry-level soul-like game in Bronie's mind. That's why Bronie chose Elden Ring instead of Dark Souls or Bloodborne with higher completion rates.

Watching Bronie's enthusiasm, Eden also felt a bit itchy.

Yes, because of making music, Eden could see all the bosses' background stories from the creators' perspective, catching a glimpse of the background world of Elden Ring. The ancient, backward, yet magical epic story was quite intriguing, like discovering online literature for the first time.

"Good luck, I'm looking forward to your new game."

"But speaking of which, I've actually been here for quite a long time, haven't I? Did previous successors stay here for such a long time?"

"Of course not, but I think the time is about right now."

Eden said so, and Bronie had already guessed something. This high-intensity interaction with the brain and computer, no matter how absurd, should have some side effects. It's like staring at a computer day and night, which is bad for the eyes.

"When can I come back next time?"

"You might have to ask Mobius, or Vill-V? Vill-V has been preparing some magic recently. If you don't leave soon, you'll probably face Vill-V's grand magic, prepared for several months."

Bronie, inside Elysian Realm, had nothing else to do except train her strength. Among all the Flame Chasers, there were very few she could truly defeat.

Winning in battles was mostly due to the opponent's leniency.

Next, Bronie's focus should be on making games. Where else could she make them? In short, staying in Elysian Realm for too long would indeed have a negative impact on her health.

Learning this from Eden, Bronie didn't want to stay in Elysian Realmfor another moment.

But then she thought about it and felt a bit reluctant to leave Elysia and Eden.

"We'll keep in touch online, right?"

"Of course, didn't we agree on that? Both Elysia and I have no intention of breaking our promises. And you've successfully made us look forward to the future, which is something you've been working hard on, right?"

"If you were a member of the World Serpent, we would all wish you stayed here. We'd just send more successors your way. But this is what we hope for, paving the way for successors. For some people, this is Elysian Realm, the meaning of their existence."

"From now on, your existence means more than this. That's what I mean, so leave the future to me!"

Patting her chest, Bronie left the rest area and arrived at the exit of Elysian Realm.

"When you leave, make sure to dress nicely! If I see you not dressing properly again, next time I come back, I'll definitely treat you well!"

Upon hearing that Bronie was about to leave, Elysia immediately came to the exit of Elysian Realm.

"Haven't you noticed that when I entered Elysian Realm, I didn't bring spare clothes, but when I leave, I'm wearing different ones?"

"So, the clothes you're wearing are projected!?"

"Hmph, it's not that superficial! Even if my abilities fail, my clothes won't disappear, so don't fantasize about strange things."

Seeing Elysia's disappointed look, Bronie's eyebrows twitched.

Could it be that Elysia would really try to get Vill-V to remove her abilities just to see her naked? Surely she wouldn't have such malicious thoughts.

"That's really a pity~ Well then, goodbye!"

Bronie would come back sooner or later, so Elysia wasn't that sad. And Bronie tried to act casual.

"I'll be back soon. Don't lose sleep because you miss me too much!"

"Okay, but Bronie, when you go to sleep at night, think of me more!"

Damn, Elysia was too good at this!

"Relax, I won't forget you!"

With that, Bronie's figure disappeared into Elysian Realm.

Eden also felt a bit emotional.

"She is such a miraculous child."

"That's why she's called a miracle, right? Although her power is indeed somewhat similar to the Herrscher of Reason, fundamentally, it's different. Vill-V might know more about it, but Mobius seems to be stuck in his research."

"She's been trying for fifty thousand years. She won't mind a little setback."

"Yes, she'll just secretly cry under the covers and then pretend nothing happened when I find her."

"Elysia! Please don't make up things that never happened to others!"

Upon hearing that Bronie was about to leave Elysian Realm, Mobius originally wanted to come and intercept Bronie.

At least sbe should hand over her Signet. But it seemed she was a step too late. Then she heard Elysia scheming behind her!

"Oh~ Did you really not cry at all?"

"Of course not!"

Mobius's response was gritted teeth, but she had no way to prove it.

"Well, that's a pity. I was planning to snuggle into your bed and comfort you with a loving hug. But now it seems you don't need it."

"Of course I don't need it! So, did the little bunny leave already? Did I come too late?"

Mobius glanced around, but there was no sign of Bronie's figure, which made her feel slightly disappointed.

"It's a pity you came too late. Bronie's body is still developing, and there's still a lot of room for growth in the future. So, for Bronie's future, it's better not to let her stay in Elysian Realm for too long. Mobius, you wouldn't want anything unexpected to happen to Bronie's body, right?"

Bronie's body research hasn't been understood yet. It would be a big loss if she suddenly got sick or died. At least with the current research progress, destructive experiments were impossible, so what Elysia said was correct.

"Humph! I don't care about her physical condition. It's just because she wants us all to leave Elysian Realm that I let her go. She should be more grateful!"

"Sure, sure."

Elysia didn't have the intention to tease Mobius anymore. After all, she felt a little sad after Bronie left.

"I hope Bronie can come back soon."

Chapter Fifty: The approaching Elden Ring

This journey to Elysian Realm has evoked many emotions in Bronie.

This time, she was informed of her special identity, likely making Elysia feel as if she's seeing her past self, right?

Knowing that she's somewhat special but not knowing exactly where creates a slight unease in her heart, afraid that once her identity is exposed, others will easily turn their backs on her.

Human emotions can be so fragile; a small lie, a seemingly harmless deception, can be the last straw that breaks the camel's back.

At the most crucial moments, the time spent together can collapse in an instant, like a house of cards. It's indeed a very frightening thing.

Elysia is particularly interested in Bronie because she has experienced such things.

After all, she can see that Bronie has been hiding something from Kiana and Cioara, but fundamentally, she still likes them very much. If this lie isn't handled well, wouldn't it be heartbreaking?

Elysia's method of dealing with it is through her flirting skills: being more caring, more intrusive, and dressing up more.

These "threes" are the key secrets to Elysia's popularity, and she handed them over to Bronie.

How should she put it? For Bronie, the benefits are immense!

With such benefits in mind, Bronie traveled a long way back to that icy land. "I'm back. Has anything happened near the town recently?"

Like returning home, Bronie entered the bar, shaking off the accumulated snow on her body.

Cioara was alone at the computer behind the bar, doing who knows what, and the bar was empty, making one wonder if everyone in the town had died.

"Nothing much happened. The temperature dropped suddenly, school's out, and everyone's staying home. Even the journey to the bar was too much for them. In the end, I had to deliver the alcohol to their homes, but most of the delivered alcohol ended up frozen."

The outside environment was extremely harsh, and Bronie was well aware of that.

To be honest, Bronie had never seen such cold weather before, but for this land, it was normal.

"Was there any honkai outbreak afterward?"

That's what Bronie was concerned about. "There was a little, but not much. At most, there was a Seraph-type Honkai beast born, but it was quickly killed by Siegfried. The Judgement of Shamash is really useful; the huge heat generated fog directly covered the creature's whereabouts, making me afraid to approach and observe."

"You don't trust his combat power like that?"

"I'm just cautious, you know!" Cioara's words weren't wrong; when it came to Honkai, there was no harm in being cautious.

Even if it's the Judgement of Shamash, so what? If you encounter something you can't beat, you'll end up dying together.

Then there'll definitely be a major Honkai outbreak near you because the Second Herrscher doesn't like it.

That's not what Cioara wants to see.

Although Bronie repeatedly assured that everything was fine and that love could influence the Herrscher.

But adults have their own ways of dealing with things; even if they're protecting a child's dream, adults need to approach things from a realistic perspective to prevent such incidents.

So Cioara tracking Siegfried ended up exhausting her.

"Thank you, tonight I'll make you something delicious. But come to think of it."

"Hmm?"

"The Spring Festival in Shenzhou is coming soon, or Christmas. Which holiday do you prefer?"

"Christmas has passed, it's a pity you weren't home that day, and we didn't have a video call."

Huh? Christmas has already passed?

Bronie didn't pay attention to the time; she just felt it was probably around December, almost Christmas time.

As for the Spring Festival, it's probably still a month away. Bronie would have plenty of time to prepare for New Year goods, or even clothes for everyone to wear during the New Year.

But come to think of it, what was she doing on Christmas Day?

"I apologize, but I might have been working on Christmas Day. I was probably in the middle of writing the logic program for the boss in the game... It was probably Blade of Miquella, right?"

"I knew it. You were really immersed in your work. Have you been eating properly lately? Are you sleeping regularly? Don't let your work ruin your health."

"Shouldn't that be something I should be saying?"

Bronie was quite touched by this. Although it was a bit strange to hear such motherly concern coming from Cioara, there was no doubt she cared about her.

"Really, if you want to care for others, you better take care of yourself first. You little rascal, I've grown up this much, and it's not your turn to care for me."

Hearing Bronie's reply, Cioara felt sweet in her heart, as if she had picked up a thoughtful little coat.

"But if I missed Christmas, I'll make up for it during the Spring Festival. Otherwise, I might get distracted even from work."

"I've never celebrated the Spring Festival before. Would you be the one handling all the arrangements for that holiday?"

"No, generally speaking, it's more meaningful for the whole family to prepare together. So don't think about slacking off. I'll teach you well when the time comes. We'll continue to celebrate together in the future."

"Is it troublesome?"

"It's troublesome to the extent that you'll never forget it in your life. So prepare yourself properly!"

But for now, Bronie still focused on the game.

The game "Getting Over It with Haxxor Bunny" was small but gained popularity quickly.

This game didn't have unbeatable situations as long as you spent time on it. And seeing streamers suffer in the game increased audience engagement.

It was all about the streaming effect, which gave a boost to the streaming industry.

2009, a timeline vastly different from Bronie's previous life.

If it were in her previous life, Bronie's most vivid memories would probably be the major online games from certain big companies.

Streaming and such, not to mention, the battle among streaming platforms only began to rise later past 2012.

But Bronie's game sparked it all early.

It gave her a sense of accomplishment.

Did she set off a trend in the era?

Who knew what the future held? Was the butterfly effect real?

Time passed.

Work progressed steadily.

With the assistance of weak AI programming and the persistent efforts of many, coupled with Eden's sole responsibility for composing the entire game's music.

By the time Spring Festival approached, the game was almost 90% complete.

Some games would start releasing actual gameplay demos once they reached this stage.

But was Bronie the type to use CG as an actual gameplay demo?

Of course not!

Bronie chose to use actual gameplay footage to create a promotional video that looked like CG.

This way, the graphics improvements brought by the game engine and the intricate designs of each monster could be showcased.

What was a masterpiece?

The exquisite style that could be seen at first glance, the elements on the monsters alone showed the scale of the entire game.

High cost, large scale, high quality.

That's what a AAA game was.

Of course, others might think it was costly, but for Bronie, the cost might not be as high as imagined.

Yes, after all, the art was projected directly by Bronie, programming used weak AI, the story was already in Bronie's mind, and the music was provided by Eden.

Low cost meant potentially huge profits.

"To be honest, the profits from making games are much higher than your mercenary business. Do you ever think of retiring and managing my game company? After all, the mercenary business often ends up with heads rolling, and even if you're lucky enough not to lose your head, you might end up in jail if caught."

"There's no such thing as a clean break in this world. Every step leaves a mark. Since I entered this line of work, my hands have been stained with blood that can never be washed away. As for you, you have a complicated relationship with the mercenary world. What attracts you to that place?"

"Do beautiful girls count?"

"Be careful not to get bitten by the venomous snakes. Female mercenaries in this business are often unclean, both physically and mentally twisted. It's best to avoid too much contact with them."

"I'll make my own judgment on that. But now that the game is almost done, aren't you interested?"

"Oh? Is it finally done? I see you working tirelessly every day, and now you're bringing home boxes of stuff. Are those days finally over?"

"The things brought home are not related to the game, but to the Spring Festival. But that's not important. What matters is the game! Aren't you interested in the game?"

"So, it's done?"

According to Cioara's understanding, if even the trailer for the game hasn't been released, then it's definitely not done.

Perhaps there's some progress that Bronie wants to show off?

"It's almost done. Just a few minor things left, like setting up servers, finding game-breaking bugs, and anti-cheat measures."

"But that's not done yet!"

"It's the promotional video! I spent a lot of time on both the story trailer and the actual gameplay trailer!"

Is it really just a promotional video?

"Undertale was without a trailer, the Soul Ferryman did, Civilization did. But I always felt there wasn't much description of the gameplay mechanics inside, so this time I finally decided to make an actual gameplay trailer, right?"

"After all, it's a big project, so the promotional methods should also go with the flow. If we don't properly explain what kind of game we're making, many people will hesitate because of the high price. So do you want to see the story trailer first or the actual gameplay trailer?"

"Then let's start with the story. I trust your storytelling abilities."

"Well, this time you might be slightly disappointed because the narrative style we used is more fragmented."

With that, Bronie took out her laptop and placed it in front of Cioara.

At the same time, the pre-order page for Elden Ring appeared on the screen.

Two trailers, along with many in-game screenshots.

Swords and magic, knights and armor.

Monsters and warhorses under the setting sun.

Medieval, magical style, just like what's depicted in "Getting Over It with Haxxor Bunny," is an eternal world shrouded under the Erdtree and the Greater Will.

"The fragmented storytelling is for the sake of...?"

"Increasing immersion and discussion, and making the descriptions of in-game items more meaningful."

"Oh, right, that's what it was."

Saying that, Cioara controlled the mouse and clicked the play button.

...

Joint Production of Haxxor Bunny Studio and Schicksal Entertainment.

Powered by a Magical Game Engine.

"It happened an age ago."

A girl's voice slowly came.

On the pitch-black screen, a pair of clasped hands, two pairs of blue puppet hands gently resting on each other's thighs, as if praying for something.

"But when I recall, I see it true.."

The scene shifted, and in the dark forest, a group of people in black robes rode horses.

"On a night of wint'ry fog.

The rune of death was stolen."

Accompanied by the sound of blades piercing flesh.

A man with golden hair lay before the camera.

The dark wound on his back resembled a crawling centipede.

"And the demigods began to fall, starting with Godwyn the Golden.

Queen Marika was driven to the brink."

The body was gradually mutating, and black tears were left in the eyes of the corpse as they opened.

Then an old man slowly placed a golden crown on the throne.

With the old man holding a staff under the golden tree, the camera gradually zoomed out.

It was a royal city under the golden tree, now engulfed in flames of war.

"The Shattering ensued; a war that wrought only darkness.

The Elden Ring was broken, but by whom? And why?"

Countless knights gathered at the city gates, even giants joining the fray.

Giant weapons fell from the sky, wiping out only a small fraction of the sea of people.

The war looked so fierce.

"What could the Demigods ever hope to win by warring?"

On another battlefield stained with blood and sand.

A towering giant stood with folded arms facing a one-armed female warrior.

"'The conqueror of the stars, General Radahn.

And the Blade of Miquella, Malenia the Severed.

These two were the mightiest to remain, and locked horns in combat."

Marlenia abandoned her prosthetic arm for a chance to get closer to Latane.

Using the shoulder connected to that prosthetic arm, Marlenia slowly inserted the blade into Latane's body.

Then a bright red flower bloomed on Marlenia's body.

"But there would be no victor."

"And so, we inhabit a fractured world.

Awaiting the arrival of the Elden Lord."

"Unless of course, thou shouldst take the crown?"

The figure of the puppet's owner with four hands slowly emerged.

Under the ice-cold magical hat, the blue-haired puppet closed its right eye, exuding a mysterious aura as it gazed at the screen.

Who was this puppet? Why was it so beautiful?

Why was the story narrated by her?

What did that soul-like face represent?

From epic battlefields to the vast world of swords and magic, Cioara gradually realized the scale of the game Bronie had made this time.

[Elden Ring, scheduled for release on February 25th?]

"Bronie."

"Yeah?"

"I want to play Elden Ring now. Right now!"

The world of fantasy, filled with swords, monsters and magic!

Back when she was working as a mercenary, Cioara liked to watch things to satisfy her fantasies.

And now, games have reached this level.

Look at this style, these graphics, this music.

It's definitely meticulously crafted!

So Cioara couldn't wait to play this game!

No wonder Bronie worked so hard for so long. It's worth it!

"Let's not be in a hurry. I know you're eager, but the game won't be released until tonight. Why don't you watch the actual gameplay demo first and not get deceived?"

"Okay."