Kapitel 23: Chapter 23: Gathering of the Flame Chasers
She was tricked!
She should have known Elysia was like this; she had mentioned the matter of the dress before.
She thought that after refusing, Elysia would give up on the idea. But she launched a surprise attack from an unexpected direction! She was careless!
But there was no way around it; after all, what's said is said.
Actually, as long as it's not overly displayed in front of others, wearing some outrageous clothes isn't a big deal.
Yeah, it's definitely not because the other person is Elysia.
After Gwen's departure in the game, it marked a milestone.
When Gwen left, flowers bloomed in Stella's ship, representing Gwen's personality and life.
"Narcissus flowers have different meanings in different regions, but in the West, they symbolize self-love, passion, and challenge, as well as a hint of elegance and pride."
"Oh, I see..."
"Soul flowers are important items used to modify ships in the shipyard, right? If I remember correctly, next, we can modify the icebreaker, which will allow us to go to new areas."
While exploring the map, Eden noticed a sea area surrounded by ice to the north of the map. Without an icebreaker, it was impossible to progress there. To obtain an icebreaker, they needed a soul flower.
At that time, Eden didn't know what it was, but it seemed like every soul leaving the ship would leave behind a soul flower, just like how every soul boarding the ship would receive an Opal. So, after Gwen left, naturally, she left behind such an item—a proud narcissus flower.
"Yes, it's used for this purpose."
Bronie nodded, but he saw Eden put down the controller.
"If it weren't for Miss Bronie's commentary, Gwen's departure might not have affected me much, but now, I think we might need a break. But speaking of which, how many characters are there in this?"
Eden felt like she hadn't progressed much in the game, but Gwen's departure had indeed been quite impactful, along with Elysia's. She felt the need to digest it.
Strictly speaking, there are eleven characters.
"Wow, that's a lot..."
Elysia couldn't help but marvel. Reflecting on the lives of eleven people and their exploration of death, it was hard to imagine that this was something Bronie could create in just a few months.
"If you just want to clear the game, it'll take about thirty hours, but if you want to fully experience the details inside, you might need to spend over a hundred hours."
"Maybe we won't need that much time, but analyzing their past one by one is indeed a very patience-requiring task."
"I wonder if Kalpas can keep playing with us~"
Elysia's words made Bronie freeze.
"It seems unlikely."
"I think so too! Right?"
[Polite Blasting Fist: You're absolutely right.]
In the live broadcast room, it seemed that Kalpas had been waiting for a while. Neither Eden, Elysia, nor Bronie had noticed Kalpas's arrival.
"Oh! Sorry, Kalpas, I didn't notice you coming. When did you arrive?"
[Polite Blasting Fist: When the snake came aboard.]
Actually, Kalpas was quite easy to talk to when quiet. Whatever Elysia asked, the other party would honestly answer.
However, if he saw Summer boarding the ship, hadn't he been in the live broadcast room for at least two hours already?
Then Kalpas spoke again.
[Polite Blasting Fist: Gwen is a coward, always running away in her life, but when faced with her own death, she was quite straightforward.]
"Although I had anticipated it, hearing you say that still makes me a little sad. After all, Gwen was like a big sister to us and didn't treat us unfairly."
[Polite Blasting Fist: Oh, I see.]
Okay, Kalpas in this state is indeed quite easy to talk to.
Arguing with each other would only lead to a faster confrontation than direct combat. But Bronie has always been reluctant to start a fight, and he doesn't want to have too much conflict with Kalpas.
"Alright, everyone has their own opinions, and that's okay. After exchanging our thoughts, isn't it easier to understand each other? Kalpas likes fighting and doesn't like Gwen's approach. But Gwen was just a poor and fragile girl. The only way she could resist was by running away, which shaped her entire life."
Elysia probably understood Gwen's mindset, too; she had thought about resisting relying only herself. But Gwen, naturally weak and powerless, could only climb to the top alone in a male-dominated workplace. She had tried hard and achieved something. It's just that cancer had completely crushed her just when she was starting to achieve something. It was quite unfortunate.
Kalpas didn't speak anymore. When facing Elysia, Kalpas seemed more willing to give in to her and let Elysia do what she wanted.
"Alright, let's not discuss these things for now. Talking about them all at once can be tiresome, right? Next, our dear Bronie will host the biggest banquet in the Elysian Realm. She'll bring us cuisine from various regions! Who wants to come?"
Shouting from Elysia's megaphone, which seemed to come out of nowhere, startled Bronie. But Elysia just smiled, put away the megaphone, and approached Bronie, taking her hand.
"Let's go to the Elysian Realm together, didn't we agree on that before?"
With Elysia's invitation, Bronie had no choice but to follow her to the Elysian Realm. They also needed to explore more to prepare adequately for the future.
After the familiar dizziness faded, they once again arrived in this strange world composed of memories and cognition. Perhaps in Elysia's eyes, the world was just this dreamy and beautiful.
In this pink garden, there were no strange trial monsters, only a huge dining table.
"Uh, it looks like you were prepared in advance?"
"I asked Klein to set it up while we were playing the game, didn't I? Although it's a bit rushed, I'll leave the food for the banquet to you!"
Elysia was still very interested in the current modern civilization. The main reason was that Bronie had said the First Herrscher fought for humanity and even passed on its Herrscher Core to someone else. This meant that Elysia's decision was indeed correct and effective. So Elysia wanted to know more. Of course, the only way to do that now was probably through Bronie, right?
"Leave it to me! But what is this thing?"
Bronie looked at the hat on the table, which looked like a top hat used for magic tricks.
"What is this thing? Its full name seems to be the Successor Cognition Conversion Device of the Elysian Realm. It's portable, safe, and reliable, and it turns memories into real data!"
It's very much like Vill-V's style. But... is it safe?
Seeing Bronie hesitate, Elysia also picked up the hat and put it on her head.
"Would this beautiful lady like to taste the top-tier hand-ground coffee from the Mu Continent? It's a gift from my dear Eden! It's one of a kind in the world."
As if performing magic, Elysia suddenly produced a coffee from behind her and offered it to Bronie.
"It's bitter and sour, why isn't there any sugar or milk in it?"
"Hahaha! Isn't it wonderful? The first time I drank it, it tasted like this. Later, Eden told me we could add these! Here you go."
Seeing Elysia bring sugar and cream, Bronie quickly added them.
"I suggest adding only four pieces of sugar and a cup of milk. If you add more, it'll just taste sweet and milky."
This cup of coffee was actually made up of Elysia's memories. In other words, Elysia had tried it first every time before she added sugar and milk?
"That's much better..."
This actually matched Elysia's character. From these small details, one could see Elysia's curiosity about everything in the world.
"How is it? Although Vill-V's products have many functions, each one can be guaranteed to be top quality. She occasionally gives others a little surprise, but don't worry, there won't be any danger."
Taking off the hat, Elysia handed it to Bronie, who could see her concerns and vigilance.
Something of unknown origin with the ability to read memories will inevitably raise considerable caution. Bronie also activated her own abilities and scanned the hat briefly.
"Sorry, I've developed a cautious habit before. If one lets their guard down, they might end up being completely kidnapped one day, their organs harvested, and their remaining parts turned into cyborgs and sold to pleasure houses."
"It seems like you've had it tough too."
Elysia couldn't help but feel a bit sorry for Bronie as she watched her skillfully examine the hat.
Being cautious is a sign of insecurity, but Bronie's survival tactics had indeed brought her to where she was now. So although these actions might hurt others, they were ingrained in Bronie's way of survival.
"Well, there are no external connections and no extra functions. By the way, isn't Vill-V one of your Fire Moth researchers? Didn't she leave any surprises in there?"
"It depends on the occasion, and she hasn't formally met you yet, so the items she developed are definitely serious ones. But once you get to know her, you'll definitely experience that unforgettable surprise."
Surprise? Probably more like shock!
But whatever. Anyway, the hat's functionality as shown on the information panel seemed fine, and if any major issues arose, she could handle them.
Putting on the hat, Bronie projected a cane and elegantly performed a gentleman's bow.
"How's that?"
"Is that a gesture from the current era? It's quite interesting."
Eden observed Bronie's actions curiously, and from her posture, one could discern the cultural background behind it.
"If you're really interested in the overall development of the current era, I can create a game with that theme."
"Oh? That sounds like it would have a lot of text, and wouldn't it be boring?"
Eden was indeed interested, but unfortunately, she usually relied on successors to collect some books for her to read. She only knew the general situation of current era.
Eden actually cared about details, but the things successors could do were limited, so she had always been somewhat satisfied with only glimpsing a small part of the iceberg.
And this time, Bronie, who could repeatedly come to the Elysian Realm, unexpectedly proposed to make a game related to her interests, which made Eden feel pleasantly surprised.
"The gameplay and fun are definitely my job, and as for the theme, you can completely decide."
"Are you not going to make those games that make people feel sad anymore?"
Elysia seemed to have some grievances about the game "Spiritfarer".
But this was indeed inevitable.
When memory replicas recognized their own death, discussing topics like death with them would to some extent have a greater impact on them than on ordinary people.
It's like all the heartbreaking stuff in the plot have cleave and crit.
"In fact, I think Undertale are fun heartwarming stories, right? The game 'Spiritfarer', to some extent, also denies the fact that you're already dead."
"Yes, after death, everything is nothingness, nothing exists. The world after death is just the imagination of the living. But the game is well made and can be considered a qualified game."
Mobius joined the banquet.
If Elysia had come alone, Mobius might not have come out with her. But apparently Elysia had figured out Mobius's personality, and by transmitting it to her in this broadcasting way, she aroused Mobius's considerable interest.
Of course, the main reason was that there was a little bunny here, and her special abilities might actually be able to help her leave the Elysian Realm.
"Hello! Mobius! Why aren't you wearing the pink dress I put in your closet?"
"Elysia! If you don't speak, no one will treat you as a mute. And I'm just a little interested in my little white bunny here."
"Mobius, Bronie is still young. Anyway, I won't just sit back and watch. The other agents of the World Serpent are one thing, but Bronie herself is special and shouldn't be subjected to destructive experiments at will."
At this point, Su also arrived at the scene.
With his squinting eyes, wouldn't he trip while walking?
It seemed that Bronie noticed Su's curious gaze.
Su turned to Bronie and said, "Bronie, the new game is very interesting, and the story inside is very deep. Thank you for bringing such a gift to the Elysian Realm. Unfortunately, I'm just a memory replica, and all I can do is try to protect your mind and body as much as possible in the Elysian Realm."
"Then I'll thank you in advance?"
Bronie readily agreed to Su's idea of protecting herself.
Having a bodyguard in the Elysian Realm was as good as it gets. Soon after, Kosma arrived with Griseo, followed by Sakura and Hua.
Elysia wanted to host a banquet, and most sims would follow her lead.
"Visitor, are you a friend or an enemy?"
Kevin also arrived, but as soon as he entered, he walked straight to Bronie and asked about her intentions.
"I really like Elysia and hope she can leave the Elysian Realm and have a more interesting life. So, am I a friend or an enemy?"
"I'll be watching you."
"Hey! Kevin, Bronie is a very cute kid! Hasn't Undertale proved everything yet? So, let's not talk about such boring topics~"
Kevin's icy demeanor was dispersed by a warm atmosphere.
"Ah, Kevin! Kalpas is on fire!"
"Kevin! Bullying children isn't a skill. If you really want to fight, I can accompany you!"
Kalpas also arrived at the scene.
Isn't it strange?
Elysia with only just her loudspeaker managed to have gathered all the Flame Chasers from the Elysian Realm.
"You see, Kalpas is still very gentle, isn't he?" Elysia whispered to Bronie.
"But I'd rather not spend too much time with him..."
"Yeah, Kalpas's excessive enthusiasm isn't something everyone can handle."
Watching the hall gradually liven up, Elysia felt quite happy. This also proved that she still had some weight in their hearts.
"Hello, unknown visitor."
The woman from the depths emerged from The Deep End! Hearing this very characteristic and somewhat gentle voice, Bronie felt the hair on her back stand up.
"Hi, hello?"
"This is Aponia, my good sister. I didn't expect you to come out of the depths today too! It seems that our guest Bronie is also very charming!"
"Hello, visitor. The gift you brought to the Elysian Realm has also touched me, but please...never mind. If you're interested in the truth about the Flame Chasers, you can try exploring The Deep End." Then Aponia looked at Elysia.
"Elysia, you know, I can't leave The Deep End for too long. If it weren't for this unknown visitor being so deeply guarded against everything, I'm afraid the way I met her wouldn't have been face to face like this."
"Is she really that powerful?"
Elysia was a little surprised. If it were Aponia, she would definitely guide the opponent's spirit into The Deep End for communication, but Bronie seemed to have used some special means to block this possibility?
"Just knowing the interaction principles inside the Elysian Realm, it's actually quite easy to create a firewall-like effect." Proudly puffing out her chest, Bronie felt like such a genius at this moment.
No matter how powerful the force, the effects they could produce as memory replicas still relied on data. And in terms of data, Bronie was naturally a genius!
"That's it, Elysia. I won't bother you anymore. I will take advantage of Kalpas not noticing me yet."
Or perhaps Kalpas hadn't deliberately paid attention to her yet. Aponia came hurriedly and left just as hurriedly.
And as the greatest magician in the world, Vill-V, finally made a dazzling appearance! Countless ribbons, gorgeous fireworks, and giant robots.
"Visitor Bronie, I see you're gifted. Do you want to become my magic assistant? We can negotiate the terms!"
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Kapitel 24: Chapter 24: A Festive Banquet and New Friends
Perhaps considering Bronie's young age and her inability to handle too much excitement, Vill-V held back a bit when surprising her.
Even though Bronie possessed many extraordinary powers and had displayed remarkable combat abilities before, she was still just a girl who appeared to be about fifteen years old.
If it were her at that age, how much combat ability would she have? The human body is very fragile.
So, when the giant gear-driven robot descended, followed by a deluge of ribbons and countless fireworks exploding in the sky, it was just the right amount of magical surprise for Bronie at her age.
This sudden dazzling entrance truly shocked Bronie.
How should she put it? Who doesn't have a dream of piloting mechas?
"Cool~"
If she stayed with Vill-V for a while longer, could she learn Vill-V's knowledge? After all, apart from proficiency, the most important thing for further developing her abilities was the amount of knowledge.
Parameters of various things, physical laws, and mathematical formulas.
"Huh? Can I?" Bronie seemed to have just heard an invitation. An invitation to become a magician's assistant. It was only then that Bronie realized what it was.
Vill-V then took out a flyer.
"If you're interested, or if you're interested in my true century-old magic, come to The Deep End of the Elysian Realm. If you can't find your way, you can try asking someone else for directions."
The flyer looked like the item in the game that increased Vill-V's Signet choices.
"I hope you're interested in the brief miracles created by magic. Perhaps we all have similar pursuits."
"Miracles...Miracles aren't free, but there's nothing wrong with pursuing miracles themselves. The fact that you were preserved from the Previous Era until now is a miracle in itself."
Bronie tucked the invitation into her arms and looked at the girl in front of her.
She really didn't know which personality Vill-V had right now.
"Since you're interested, I'll prepare well. I'll definitely give you a big surprise! A great magician never disappoints the audience's expectations!"
The scene where Flame Chasers gathered was unprecedented for agents of the World Serpent who came to the Elysian Realm for trials.
Elysia's calling out so many people also surprised Bronie a bit.
Does this count as skipping the trials and meeting directly?
However, meeting didn't mean obtaining a Signet, and each person's Signet effects were different, with the burden on the body will definitely not be small.
So, to cherish Bronie's body, Signet handing couldn't be rushed.
Bronie put on the hat, recalling the various delicacies she had tried before, from her past life to this one, and even in Arc City.
Instantly, the entire table was filled with delicacies!
But the memories triggered by the hat were like letting Bronie relive those things completely and even reproduce the feelings she had at that time.
The appearance of so many dishes at once made Bronie feel like she had eaten several meals in a row.
"Um...I feel a bit full..."
Taking off the hat, Bronie looked subtly at the temporary invention of Vill-V in her hand.
Everything in the Elysian Realm was fine, but when manifesting memories one was forced to extract all the memories associated with it wasnt.
Reliving all the memories was like telling the brain that one had done those things all over again.
Plus, Bronie felt that with so many people present, it wouldn't do not to have something sumptuous.
And the result?
Bringing out so much food at once, Bronie felt a bit overwhelmed.
Massive amounts of data passed through her mind, and even her footsteps were a bit unsteady.
"Oh no! Bronie! Don't be in such a hurry!" Elysia noticed Bronie's movements and hurried to her side, supporting the swaying Bronie.
Kevin stood silently nearby, as cold as a statue.
As Pardofelis was startled by the sudden appearance of food, she turned to look at Bronie who was already showing signs of collapsing.
The variety of food on the table was quite diverse. Most of it consisted of Chinese dishes, with a few desserts and soups, and some delicately plated dishes that seemed to have some cultural background.
"I just wanted you all to experience the prosperity of the current era. These are all the delicacies I've tasted, traveling far and wide. Indeed, the most impressive ones are from Shenzou."
"Alright, take a rest for now. Rapid memory retrieval and cognition manifestation are too taxing for anyone."
Elysia understood in her heart that Bronie's efforts were also for everyone in the Elysian Realm. Although she didn't know why Bronie was so kind to everyone, Elysia could truly feel her sincere intentions.
"You make it sound like I'm about to die. It's just data. In the future, I'm going to become a top hacker in the whole universe. If I can't handle a bit of data like this, what kind of hacker would I be?"
But the feeling of Elysia's arms was really good.
"Is all of this worth it? We're just simulations, shadows of the past. From a technical perspective, we can't be called life in any way."
"In my eyes, Elysia, who interacts with me, meets me, and touches each other, is real. You all have your own creativity, your own thoughts, and will never be false. Life can take many forms. You're just losing motivation on the path of mechanical ascension."
"Mechanical Ascension? What a curious word."
Mobius saw Bronie collapse and thought her opportunity had come, but what happened?
Bronie went here chatting with Elysia, which was simply too much. This scene annoyed Mobius, so she grabbed a pudding from the table and took a bite.
"Theoretically, there may also be genetic ascension and spiritual ascension on the idealistic path. However, the idealistic path only exists in theory and some works of fiction. But I still believe in the power of the mind."
"What a romantic idea~"
"Belief in the heart will grant miracles, and also the cradle where miracles are born. Isn't it interesting?"
"Haha, it's very much in line with the thoughts you should have at your age." Mobius laughed.
Belief in the heart to manifest miracles? What a joke! Only children would think like that. Haven't she witnessed enough bloody reality?
"Don't laugh. Originally, the First Herrscher's ability wasn't entirely about understanding and constructing, but feeling that something could be thought out and made directly in practice, a veritable technological black box. What supported him in achieving all this wasn't just the theoretical knowledge in his mind."
"What happened to him later?"
"He died. The core was inherited by someone else, and then he only had the ability to understand and construct. He died a few times, using the power of the Herrscher to reshape his body, and now he's recuperating."
"That's really a pity." Mobius really wanted to study things like Herrscher with humanity. It seemed Elysia had really succeeded?
But from Welt Joyce's body, there was indeed a bit of possibility in the heart. Just a little possibility.
"What's this? Yue~ Why does this egg have feathers inside?!" Pardofelis began to fuss around as she apparently chose the most ordinary egg when looking for something to eat.
But would Bronie put ordinary boiled eggs on the table? Besides Century Eggs, there were the hairy eggs. Hairy eggs were eggs that had rotted halfway. After special treatment, they were actually very delicious.
"In Shenzou, there are four famous dishes passed down among the people: Lamb soup, Hairy Eggs, Roast Suckling pig, and Gluttonous Rice.
Even though hairy eggs and live embryos are half-hatched eggs, they taste delicious but their appearance look unappetizing. There are also rumors that in ancient times, when a king was injured during a march, nearby peasant women hurriedly brought him unhatched eggs from their homes to eat, and later the king's health improved, and this dish was passed down."
"Oh...But this kind of thing is too..."
"A bit stimulating, right? Exactly because I haven't tried it before, I want to see if this thing is delicious. As long as it's something new, I'll always give it a try."
"I'll pass. Sweets and fish are more suitable for me. By the way, I'm Pardofelis. This is our first meeting, right? I've heard that a very powerful guest suddenly appeared in the Elysian Realm. I didn't expect it to be you. How old are you?"
Seeing Bronie approaching, Pardofelis suddenly realized that she might have been a bit too rude. Besides, the other party might also be a potential customer who would surely bring some shiny treasures in the future. With cute cat-like eyes, she seemed to have some other thoughts.
"I'm Bronie, and I'm only fifteen years old."
"Wow, what was I doing when I was fifteen? Probably stealing candy from someone's hand at the train station. But you managed to break into the Elysian Realm, and that game, was it also made by you? You're simply a genius! So you must have a lot of money, right?"
Bronie hesitated slightly, but then projected several coins in her hand.
"Is this useful?"
"Useful? Of course! Wow! These are coins! Shiny and glittery, boss! You're my future boss! I have a little shop here. If you're interested in anything, I guarantee fair prices. Who knows, I might even help you pass the trials in the Elysian Realm!"
Trials?
Bronie actually didn't really like fighting. After all, a hacker should just quietly carry out their goals without being noticed. Being in the spotlight wasn't Bronie's strong suit. But sometimes you just had to face the thunder.
"Alright, I'll shop at your store. Make sure to treat me well, Pardofelis."
"Just call me Pardofelis. Boss, you're so generous. It's been a long time since I've met such a generous customer in the Elysian Realm. You came up and gave a gold coin right away. This thing is valuable!"
But is it really valuable in the Elysian Realm? It's just data after all. Still, Bronie didn't disturb Pardofelis's excitement, but smiled and watched from the side.
"Let's put the coin aside for now. Want to try this?"
"What's this?"
Pardofelis seemed to have a bit of a psychological shadow about hairy eggs, but what Bronie brought out was a pie with sardine heads inserted into it with the fish eyes wide open, looking skyward and was very eerie.
"Stargazer pie. Mainly made of flour, shrimp, butter, and sardines. It's a major delicacy in England. If I think of any distinctive fish dish, this is the most memorable one."
"Uh, your memory, it shouldn't be a good one, right? I feel like this fish is staring at me!"
"I felt the same way at first, but I find it interesting, so I'm sharing it with you."
"Hahaha! I'll go ahead to explore my newest treasures on my own. This thing looks really strange. Although I know it's probably edible, I still feel like it might upset my stomach."
Pardofelis could clearly feel that Bronie was being mischievous and planned to trick her.
Could she waste her time fooling around with Bronie? With so much delicious food around, she could definitely grab a handful and find something better to eat.
"Just a little joke, but if you're looking for something with a very complicated production process and a long history that's also delicious, that jar will definitely satisfy you."
"What's that?"
"Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, a delicacy made with many precious ingredients carefully stewed for a long time."
"Wow, I didn't expect your life to be so colorful!"
Pardofelis was completely captivated by the Buddha Jumps Over the Wall.
And Elysia also came to Bronie's side.
"Bronie, it seems like you're getting along well with everyone! And there are so many delicious foods here. It looks like the future Elysian Realm will definitely be very lively!"
"After I find the blueprints and design principles of the Elysian Realm, I'll expand the entire Elysian Realm for you guys. It will definitely be even more lively by then."
"That's a very good idea! But what are your plans next? Are you going to watch Vill-Ve's magic show?"
"No, maybe I'll go to The Deep End first."
"Why go there? It's quite troublesome to go there! After all, in The Deep, you might have to face enemies who are not just small-time Honkai beasts!"
"I know that, but you don't need to worry about me. You might as well spend more time playing games. By the time the game ends, maybe I'll have already passed the trials and expanded the entire Elysian Realm!"
"Then I'll eagerly await what you'll prepare to expand!"
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