Bab 69: Chapter 69: Redemption
There are many Aeons above the starry sky, each representing a Path. Walking on such Paths grants one a bit of power, giving them special abilities.
But Paths is not something that can be changed easily.
After all, certain beliefs, certain desires, are reasons why people embark on their destinies. If one feels that the world is meaningless, they might truly tread the path of Nihility, then be glanced by ?? of Nihility and become self-annihilators.
"Sis, how do you feel about this lesson?" Bronie asked.
Bronya listened to Bronie's lecture in a state of confusion. Although she understood every word, when they were strung together in a sentence, she became confused.
"It's very interesting. Humans are not alone; there are Aeons walking among the stars, and there are many powerful civilizations on the Imaginary Tree. Moreover, there are many pathstriders with fantastic ideas. Isn't that a good story?"
Okay, Bronya really saw this as a story.
But young Bronya wouldn't understand what Bronie's information truly represented.
She only saw the nervous expression and worry in Director Cioara's eyes.
"Does Elysia know about this? Did you tell them about these things?"
"If it's Su who's currently carrying out the Project, he should know by now. However, his goal is to deal with the Honkai, not to explore other universes, so..."
Bronie shrugged, and the matter of the universe was something she had only recently learned about.
While developing her own abilities, through the fragments of information drifting in the Sea of Quanta, Bronie learned about it. This provided her with a lot of inspiration and even opened up new paths for her ability development.
After all, Paths sounded very much like something idealistic. Even the imaginary abilities on Path were essentially manifestations of will.
"So, The Flamechasers doesn't know about this for the time being?"
"I only found out recently, but it doesn't matter. I haven't found the location of the Cocoon of Finality, but wherever there's existence, there must be traces. My abilities have a very high advantage in the informational dimension. Perhaps in the next Honkai Eruption, or the one after that, there will be a way after all."
"I really admire you. So, are you going to stop caring about the game and focus on confronting the Honkai and exploring the universe in the future?"
"No, the game still needs to be made. Oh, do you want to play Kirby? It supports multiplayer!"
"No, let's do it another time. I feel sleepy after class. I didn't sleep last night, so I'll take a nap first."
Cioara promptly declined Bronie's invitation to play, which Bronie understood.
"If you don't mind, come to my room. The bed in my room is quite big."
"Okay."
Bronie then took Cioara back to her room.
Although staying up late was already commonplace for mercenaries, it was still tiring. After changing into pajamas, Cioara quickly fell asleep.
Leaving her room, there were children playing in the corridor.
But Bronya was alone, and Seele seemed to be absent.
"Is there any command?"
Sensing Bronie's gaze, Bronya looked up and asked.
Bronie just silently shook her head.
"Is this how you usually rest and relax?"
"Because you always have to be ready for battle, so rest can't involve any unnecessary activities. Bronya will obey orders."
"Come with me to the game room. There are many ways for children to relax, whether it's playing around or playing games. These are the real ways to rest and relax. There won't be any battles nearby, and there won't be much combat training in the future. You don't have to fight anymore."
Silently, Bronya followed Bronie to the game room.
"Next door is my office. If you can't find me elsewhere, you can come here."
"Yes!"
This child, it's really heart-wrenching.
"That... you can call me Sister Bronie."
"Sister Bronie, can I ask you anything?"
"Yes, most questions are fine."
"Then... what does Sister Bronie usually do? Why are you so powerful in battle?"
Since following Bronie, Bronya had never seen her with any subordinates. Maybe Cioara looked like she could fight, but that was the entire Silver Wolf squad!
"I usually work as a game developer, handling programming, writing, music, and art aspects. Of course, some smaller tasks are delegated to others in my company. As for combat, it's a skill I use to navigate the Sea of Quanta, and without some combat prowess, it's impossible to travel such distances."
"What's wrong? Still don't believe me? No problem, I'll take you to play the game I've been working on lately. It's quite suitable for kids to play. Tonight, I'll have Cioara bring 'Homu's Big Adventure' over for you to watch together!"
Standing in front of the TV, Bronie opened the game, much to Bronya's surprise, and directly entered the game.
...
[ Hey! Welt, where have you gone, you damn ghost! ]
[ [Auto Reply] Hello, I'm currently busy, please contact me later. ]
Looking at the history on his phone, Welt sat alone in his teacher's dormitory, feeling regretful.
"I'm sorry, Tesla. For the next while, I'll sever ties with Anti Entropy and focus on finding important things within St. Freya Academy. Besides, the Valkyries' educational philosophy is also crucial..."
As Welt spoke, he resumed playing Kirby.
"Hmm, I didn't expect Haxxor Bunny to be able to create such a fun game, and it's for kids too? Guiding children to discover the beauty of the world through games and casually mentioning the cautionary aspects of cosmic ecology when civilizations enter the universe, this guy is extraordinary. But how could she be an unknown game developer?"
Welt usually liked to call himself an animator, but because of his love for history, he used the identity of a history teacher within St. Freya Academy.
So Bronie's identity actually made Welt, who was sensitive, feel a little something.
How should he put it?
There's a sense of resonance, as if traveling on the same path, making similar choices.
If she knows about the Honkai, then Haxxor Bunny is probably also taking action against the Honkai in secret, apart from AE, perhaps only Schicksal?
Then his phone vibrated again.
[Me and Einstein got robbed! Do you know a mercenary called Haxxor? They stole fifty kilograms of gold from us!?]
The auto-reply appeared again, infuriating Tesla, who smashed her phone, while Welt noticed this so-called Haxxor.
Is it a coincidence?
"It seems necessary to test Haxxor Bunny, but how should I proceed while undercover within St. Freya Academy?"
From Haxxor, Welt saw many doubts, but from the game, he also saw the positive qualities of Haxxor.
Although robbing gold, especially such a large amount, completely stumped Welt.
Although the money wasn't much, it could at least buy him a ticket to a Arahato movie.
"Perhaps, during the holidays, I'll use the excuse of being the author of 'Homu's Big Adventure' to meet with her. The sudden creation of a game for kids likely means she has kids nearby..."
After making up his mind, Welt temporarily stopped replying to Tesla and continued playing the game.
Once the game ended and St. Freya Academy went on vacation, he would then go find Haxxor and understand the situation better.
Reading Tesla's message, it was very likely that Haxxor broke through Titan's defenses and directly found Tesla and Einstein. Although they were frightened and robbed of the gold, nothing more extreme happened.
On the other hand, the new partner found by Anti Entropy had completely disappeared.
Obviously, the other party's goal was that partner of Anti Entropy. If it weren't for her, Haxxor probably wouldn't have shown up.
As for Bronie, who didn't intend to devote herself, she was happily playing with Bronya.
Cute Kirby, thrilling adventures, and seemingly meaningless gaming activities completely opened up a new world for Bronya.
Soon, Bronya became immersed in this round, pink little creature. Plus the relaxed atmosphere and Bronie's comforting presence, she gradually forgot her unease and threw herself into the game.
Watching every little monster she ate, gaining new abilities each time, and exploring more fun in every new map, a smile gradually appeared on Bronya's face.
Cioara watched this with envy in her heart.
She envied how easily Bronie could win over Bronya.
And herself?
When she went to see her in the morning, she was immediately grabbed by the hand and almost got hit in the face.
And the water brought over had to be splashed into herself first before she could drink it.
There was so much distrust.
From her toy box, Cioara found her long-cherished 'Homu's Adventure'. Cioara was determined to make Bronya let go of her guard.
After all, those behaviors could only indicate that her past was indeed very unpleasant. Cioara also wanted to make her own effort to let Bronya feel the beauty of the world.
Just like what Bronie did.
"Alright, Bronya, let's end the gaming session for today. I'll save your progress, and you can play it again later. Of course, it's also okay to play alone. This game was initially designed for a single player."
Pausing the game, Bronie saved the progress, and Bronya's face clearly showed a lonely expression.
Happy times are always short-lived, but those eyes that once had no hope for tomorrow gradually gained some expectation, at least for tomorrow, Bronya had some anticipation.
Although she couldn't understand the text in the game, through Bronie's explanation, Bronya roughly understood that the pink Kirby she was controlling had a heroic identity in her hometown, rescuing and protecting others.
Kind of cool.
"Now Bronya believes that you're a game developer. Can I watch you make games sometime?"
"Making games is quite difficult. You'll need to pay attention in class and accumulate basic knowledge to a certain extent before you can develop games. But don't worry, I'll adjust the teaching speed according to your learning pace. Let me tell you a secret, Anila is the most sensitive to math among all the kids. Although she's not recognized as Einstein, if she's nurtured properly, she might actually pioneer a new path in scientific research!"
"Okay..."
"Don't be shy to approach her. Anila loves math. If you discuss problem-solving strategies with her, she might even forget about time and eating. Math is the foundation of gaming. Without programming skills, you can't connect graphics, music, plot, and everything else together."
Seeing Bronya let go of her guard, Bronie excitedly said a little more.
At this moment, Cioara also woke up and watched Bronie and Bronya interact with crossed arms.
At this point, Bronya also noticed that there was actually a stranger behind her!
Then Bronya, frightened, hid behind Bronie, and Bronie, like a mother hen protecting her chick, stretched out her hand.
"Seeing your expression, do you want me to go to the Elysian Realm and talk to them?"
"After all, this matter is quite serious. A direction determines the future direction of research. The existence of the Aeons may help us get through the Honkai."
"The Aeons can definitely solve the Honkai, but would you bend over and reach out for a mere earthworm? It's impossible. The fleeting glance of the Aeons on the path of destiny is the only intersection between mortals and the Aeons. Otherwise, Su would have solved the Honkai!"
Because she believed in Bronie's words, Cioara seemed very anxious.
There's no way around it, the game's settings, though light, are of great importance.
Who wouldn't want to quickly solve the Honkai?
"Although it sounds easy, these things are observed and summarized by other civilizations after countless changes, right? It's still too far-fetched to come into contact with them now..."
Cioara calmed down, and Bronie also gave Cioara a hug.
"Don't worry, my determination to solve the Honkai is not much different from yours. We still have plenty of time."
Indeed, there's still plenty of time.
At least six years.
The third Honkai Eruption without Cocolia is definitely going to be postponed by quite a bit. Of course, Bronie doesn't know the current situation of Raiden Mei.
Worst case, she would take over the position of Origin in the future and elevate Kiana the little princess to the position of Finality.
"Alright, I trust you. But afterwards, you need to organize a document for me, in electronic format. I'll deliver it to the Elysian Realm myself, preferably with all the information you've seen from your dimensional vision."
"Of course, scientists value rigor. I'll record what I've seen, but don't expect me to figure out anything. After all, I don't know the principles."
"Yes, yes, yes, I'm just a tired soul. It seems that I'm doing something voluntarily for the first time, without expecting any rewards. When I come back, you'd better make me something delicious."
"That goes without saying."
"One more thing."
Suddenly, Cioara stopped Bronie again.
This Miss Raven speaks like a dad!
"Kiana said she really misses you. If you have time, go see her. But Bronya is here, so you might have to wait a while."
"I know, I know. When I have time, I'll definitely go see her."
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Bab 70: Chapter 70: New Game Release, Getting Acquainted with Little Bunny
Bronya was like a little kitten, repeatedly confirming the safety of her surroundings in the unfamiliar environment before gradually starting to smile.
Every night, Cioara would come to Bronya's room, bringing the "Homu's Big Adventure" comic book to tell stories to Bronya.
Of course, sometimes Cioara would want to sleep early, so she left the storytelling to Bronya.
And every morning, Sin would somehow find some little dresses from somewhere and occasionally bring some new styles for Bronya.
But Bronya felt like Sin was venting something.
How should she put it, it was all venting, without sincerity.
But Sin was quite an interesting character.
As for Bronya's observations of Bronie, Bronya was sure that Bronie probably wasn't really her long-lost sister, but perhaps someone who came from another world, almost identical to herself.
Of course, in order to understand the concepts of parallel worlds and alternate dimensions, Bronya also studied hard and barely kept up with everyone else's progress in the orphanage.
Fortunately, as a potential talent of a Herrscher Successor, her learning efficiency was fast, and she quickly caught up with elementary school-level knowledge. She even bothered Anila from time to time, with an attitude of wanting to squeeze all the knowledge from Anila's mind, scaring Anila into thinking that Bronya was not some mercenary picked up outside, but a heartless learning machine.
From a glance, it was clear not to mess with her.
After all, having undergone rigorous training since childhood, if her learning efficiency couldn't keep up, she would go hungry due to failed training.
Later, after getting a little more familiar, Bronie told Bronya that when they attacked the Silver Wolf Squadron, she spared everyone's lives, so if she wanted revenge, Bronie wouldn't stop them.
As a result, besides studying and playing games every day, Bronya added a project of real-life combat training.
And they still followed the training method used in the Silver Wolf Squadron, and even had Bronie provide combat guidance.
Would Bronya refuse?
Of course not.
However, during the training process, Cioara watched with envy, so she joined in, working hard every day. Even when Bronie dressed her in the cutest little dresses, she remained unaffected.
Fortunately, the little dresses really worked.
At least when worn by Sin, she would subconsciously be a little shy, so she wouldn't really turn into that future little devil, swaggering around and calling herself the boss.
Now that she think about it, maybe jealousy won't lead to anything bad happening to Bronya, right?
Using the completion of the Mario production as a milestone, Bronie conducted the final assessment of Bronya.
Assessing Bronya's psychological state and physical development.
If everything was okay, Bronie could also temporarily leave the orphanage with peace of mind to go back and see Kiana.
Cioara went to the Elysian Realm once, delivering the information she had given, and as a result, Vill-V and Mobius sent messages almost every day.
On one hand, they asked about the Aeons, and on the other hand, they asked about the Abundance Aeon. They were also interested in the knowledge of the Astral Computer Nous, but it seemed there wasn't much worth discussing for now.
Instead, Fuli, which existed in the form of memory and memes, and Yaoshi, which constantly spread eternity in the universe, became the focus of the two scientists.
One was a completely new form of life, how should she put it, very similar to the Elysian Realm, except the Elysian Realm was just a carrier of memories.
How to transform it into meme-like entities, Vill-V had some idea about this, but not much.
Hare, to some extent, was also a similar existence, but still bound by material constraints unless Senti appeared, perhaps there was still a glimmer of hope?
As for Mobius, of course, she was naturally interested in the Aeon who constantly spread eternity, after all, that was her area of research. Mobius was also constantly pursuing the infinity of life, and the Aeon of Abundance Yaoshi seemed to have truly achieved that?
Of course, more importantly, the Aeons evolved from ordinary mortals.
Although the specific principles were unknown, it also gave everyone a new goal.
What to do after the Honkai is resolved?
Bronie's suggestion was to slightly modify the "Cosmic Juggernaut" and turn it into a spaceship to explore continuously in space.
Originally, Vill-V refused. But now, the existence of the Aeons really made it difficult for Vill-V to refuse.
Go out to explore, communicate, learn, and then search for that brilliant miracle in the universe.
Indeed, the Aeons could indeed be synonymous with miracles.
They created a path of destiny, allowing those walking on it to have the possibility of obtaining miraculous powers.
At this moment, Vill-V remembered that perhaps Aponia back then was walking on someone's path of destiny?
Who knows, maybe, Finality, Erudition or Remembrance?
Vill-V had many questions she wanted to ask Bronie, but Bronie refused to communicate with the Elysian Realm, which made Vill-V extremely anxious. Of course, besides Vill-V, Mobius and Elysia were equally impatient.
Everyone was intelligent and naturally understood what the information sent by Bronie represented.
The vast universe, endless possibilities, and countless beautiful girls!
Although Bronie knew they were anxious, this matter couldn't be rushed. Sometimes in scientific research, having a clear direction and definite answers was crucial. It could save decades of wandering.
The existence of Fuli demonstrated the potential of memetic entities, while Nous proved that digital life could also become a Aeon. But weren't these goals too distant?
Or should they just play the Mario game Bronie sent?
"Sister Bronie, why did you make a game with a middle-aged mustachioed plumber as the main character?" Bronya asked out of curiosity.
Because her focus was on learning, Bronie didn't realize that Bronya knew she had made several games. Most were more suitable for adults, games children might not fully understand.
However, Bronya tried to understand them all, from Undertale to later works like Elden Ring, each highly praised and generating thousands of related videos.
Currently, Bronie was primarily working on a trilogy for children.
Kirby was the first game Bronya encountered, bringing pure joy and leaving a lasting memory. The second work, Bronya witnessed its production almost entirely. Only during game testing did Bronya finally see the full picture.
"Do you not think this plumber is quite cute? His features are distinct, easy to recognize, and as a worker, doesn't he evoke a special sense of closeness?" Bronie explained.
Back then, the limited capabilities of the NES made detailed character designs challenging. Elements like the red hat, big nose, small mustache, and red overalls had high recognition value and were very distinctive. Bronie continued using them to create an IP, enabling her game company to produce interesting games under this IP.
After all, who doesn't like making money effortlessly?
"Does that mean... it's the type of character you like?" Bronya asked.
"Ha, my type? Come on, mature middle-aged men can indeed provide a sense of security to little girls, but am I someone lacking in security? I prefer beautiful girls, but for children, this character is more relatable, and their perception of workers won't be swayed by capitalism," Bronie explained.
Seeing Bronie's awkwardness, Bronya couldn't help but laugh. "Alright, I believe you. I'm really looking forward to your new game, hoping it'll be as excellent as Kirby."
"You can rest assured. Although Mario is a bit harder than Kirby, most children can still pass it. Otherwise, how could a game that children can't complete be considered a gift to them?" Bronie reassured.
Under Bronya's gaze, Bronie finalized arrangements with the company and announced the new game's release tomorrow, simultaneously launching it on consoles and computers. Then, she released the trailer, showcasing platform jumping and action-adventure elements.
"Are you going to start working on the third game now?" Bronya asked, noticing Bronie's relief, realizing game development was quite exhausting.
"I found the production cycle for Mario this time a bit long. The game the company started based on the previous vote already has substantial content, so the focus will shift to another game," Bronie explained.
"The one called Titanfall?" Bronya inquired.
"Yes, like giant robots? Homu Entertainment's Arahato is really interesting, and I really like it. This time, the vote showed high enthusiasm for first-person shooter games, so Titanfall, as an appetizer, will be followed by something even more important."
"What's that?" Bronya asked.
"APEX Legends, a battle royale game set in the background of Titanfall. It will focus on gameplay and competition, with minimal plot, aiming to be a future cash cow," Bronie elaborated.
Bronya compared the setting of Titanfall with the visuals of APEX. "Are these really set in the same background?"
"Games under capital control that sacrifice lives for entertainment need a more rounded, cartoonish art style to highlight their entertainment value. Titanfall is a Warfare battlefield, so it needs to be slightly more serious," Bronie explained.
Time flew by.
"Bronya has learned a lot. Bronie, you often ask everyone about their dreams. Bronya now has a goal, to make games."
As expected, Bronie patted Bronya's head happily.
"That's great. Having a goal is a good thing."
"Because Bronie's games bring light to my world, I also hope to bring smiles to everyone like Bronie does. Kirby is very fun, Super Mario is also very fun, and... Undertale also brings warmth..." Bronya trailed off, recalling her experiences with the games.
Encouraged by Cioara's recommendation, Bronya also played Undertale.
As a rough pixel game, its content brought Bronya unprecedented shock at her age.
In Bronya's mind, Bronie's position continued to elevate, gradually understanding what kind of genius Bronie was. Despite her young age, she understood many profound truths, possessed vast knowledge, and made game development extremely enjoyable. Her combat prowess even surpassed that of the Silver Wolf Squadron.
"Fighting for all that is good, perhaps that's my action goal? Making games is just one way to achieve it. You'll understand later. But in the next week, the orphanage will have self-study sessions," Bronie announced.
"Huh?" Bronya didn't understand why Bronie suddenly mentioned this.
"In a while, I'll temporarily leave the orphanage to do something with Cioara, so I won't be back for a short time. But I can still conduct classes for you through the network. Alona Grandma will take care of your meals," Bronie explained.
Mainly to ensure Bronya had no psychological issues, allowing Bronie to leave the orphanage with peace of mind to see Kiana.
"I see..."
Bronya understood, but didn't seem happy about it. It was evident that Little Bunny hadn't grown up yet, still enjoying the beauty of the world and feeling a bit attached.
"Is there something you want to say?" Bronie asked.
"Can I go with you?" Bronya asked, as expected.
Although Bronie wanted to agree, it wouldn't be fair to the other children.
So she shook her head. "Sorry, Bronya, if I take you with me, I'd have to take the other children too for fairness. Besides, I'm not going out to play; I have more important things to do. So, no."
"...I understand, Bronya will stay in the orphanage obediently," Bronya responded, disappointed.
"Everyone relies on you to protect them! If any bad people come, besides Sin, you're the only one who can protect them. So please help me protect everyone, okay?" Bronie urged.
"Is the orphanage in danger?" Bronya asked.
"Of course, because everyone is very special, countless bad people want to abduct them. They have almost no combat ability, so in my absence, I can only rely on you. This is the login method for the Mercenary Black Network. If you find any information about the orphanage, be sure to message me!" Bronie explained.
Feeling Bronie's trust, Bronya clenched her fists and responded, "Got it! Bronya will complete the mission!"
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