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!"