Chapter 145: Duck into the Tiger's Den

Merry Christmas.

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"Three, two, one... No, Bronya clearly remembers..."

Bronya gradually regained consciousness but quickly entered a state of alertness, as she cautiously eyed the Miss Pink Elf in front of her.

Just as Bronya was somewhat bewildered and at a loss, a familiar small hand was placed on her head.

Bronya realized that Bronie was right beside her.

"Welcome to the Elysian Realm. Here, it's a world composed of the memories and cognition of the Thirteen MANTIS of the ancient civilization. Although everyone here is indeed a memory replica from the surface, I consider it as the continuation of their lives, and also the capital I use in the future to resurrect them."

Referring to it as capital sounds a bit strange, but Elysia couldn't wait to get close to Bronya, and occupying Bronya's entire field of vision.

"Hi~ Lovely girl~"

"You... hello..."

Bronya obviously wasn't quite used to this closeness, so she shyly leaned towards Bronie while cautiously observing her surroundings.

Not all the Flamechasers are in the lounge of the Elysian Realm.

Most of the time, everyone has their own things to do. Vill-V has her own experiments, Mobius is pondering the resurrection plans, Griseo is constantly painting, and Kosma finally got a game to pass the time during these fifty thousand years.

And the most frequent visitors in the lounge are naturally Elysia and Eden.

The two always maintain a keen curiosity towards outsiders. Eden wants to know about the development of art in the outside world, while Elysia is hunting for beautiful girls.

And today, it seems that only Eden, Elysia, and Su who welcomed Bronie and Bronya in the lounge.

Since Su and the memory replica Su inside the Elysian Realm merged, there wasn't any more memory replica of Su inside the Elysian Realm, unless the future Su wants to put a memory replica of his into the Elysian Realm.

Of course, everything that Su experienced in the Elysian Realm is clear to the real-world Su.

Strictly speaking, it's like activating a fusion spell card to merge the Elysian Realm-Su and the real-world Su. Originally, they were the same person.

"Generally speaking, the Elysian Realm is a trial ground prepared by an organization called World Serpent outside. Their agents undergo self-transformation to prepare for the trial, a place to strengthen their hearts against the Honkai, and also to enhance themselves through the Signets of the Flamechasers."

"So, this is a place like a mental training house?"

Bronya's judgment was not wrong, but Bronie didn't immediately answer Bronya's question, but took out a small strap.

"It's almost like that. But don't worry, I believe in your combat abilities, and all along, you've just lacked a suitable weapon. After ether editing and data compression, this Project Bunny 19c has the ability to fight independently and judge Honkai beasts at an adjudication level. I hope you can use this weapon well to protect your loved ones."

A familiar feeling entered her mind, and Bronya realized that the so-called sensation of neural connection in the Genesis System was actually the preheating of controlling the Project Bunny!

Bronie had been practicing her connection with machines since she made the game, and now taking over this Project Bunny, there was no sense of dissonance for Bronya at all.

It was like when Bronya secretly took the Genesis System and projection to directly test drive a Titan, she felt that the operation felt a bit realistic, which made her have many doubts.

"Project Bunny!"

With Bronya's call, a huge robot appeared behind her, with some gear-style details on its two huge arms, giving it a feeling of Vill-V's work. Red and white mecha, black-gold gloves, there was an indescribable coolness in it.

Bronya was immediately attracted by the Project Bunny given by Bronie.

"Wow~ such a cool robot, what about mine! Bronie, what about mine!"

Elysia also wanted one. This made Bronie a bit embarrassed.

Alright, indeed, Bronie didn't prepare any robots for Elysia.

After all, Elysia only needs to be beautiful, so what's the need for highly aggressive mechas?

After much thought, since Elysia asked out for something, Bronie felt obliged to give her something.

What would be a good gift? Something that would make Elysia happy...

"I've got it!"

With that, Bronie started projecting.

A peach-colored skirt gradually took shape, then was wrapped in a gift box. Next came an even more important peach tree branch decoration which was also projected.

"Flowers match the beauty, I thought you'd like this skirt."

"Wow!"

Elysia excitedly accepted the gift box, then gave Bronie a deep hug.

"You and Bronya can go try challenging the data bodies inside; I'll be back in a bit!"

With that, Elysia left the lounge with the gift box, seemingly heading deeper into the Elysian Realm.

Meanwhile, Bronya had no idea what was going on, as she was just standing around Project Bunny.

"Eden, if we go deeper into the Elysian Realm, won't there be any other challengers?"

"Of course not, even Kalpas hasn't been very active lately. Everyone's been playing Cyberpunk 2077; there's a lot to explore in there, the city details are very well done, and the punk spirit has really got to me."

Eden probably wasn't fond of the punk style; she was more of a classical artist. Sakura might be the one who likes punk more?

"Just a simple nostalgia for home, nothing else. Oh, Eden, this is for you!" With that, Bronie produced a bottle of wine.

"Oh?"

"I happened to ask Otto if he had any wine in his collection, and he gave me this. I may not be able to taste it, but I carefully preserved all the data!"

"How thoughtful. Well then, go ahead, take Bronya to explore the Elysian Realm. Do you need me to guide Bronya?"

Eden always felt that no work should go unrewarded, so she volunteered to guide Bronya instead of Elysia.

However, Bronie just shook her head. "I'm quite familiar with the Elysian Realm, so Eden, you don't need to trouble yourself."

Seeing Bronie being so polite, Eden nodded silently, and went back to eagerly open the wine and savor the legendary collection of the Archbishop of Schicksal.

Bronya was also quite impressed of their teacher. During online classes, Vocal teacher Eden was confident and elegant, just like a superstar.

But Bronya never expected that behind that elegance, there was a drunkard!

It was a bit surprising, but Bronya didn't find it worth being too amazed. She was more curious about the depths of the Elysian Realm.

After acquiring Project Bunny, she would face trials! Almost entirely realistic simulated combat trials!

"Let's go, Bronya, let's give this Project Bunny a try, and there will also be some content about driver's license exams later. Remember, Project Bunny can transform into a motorcycle. To avoid traffic accidents in the future, it's good for you, and for others to take those exams."

"Awesome!" Bronya was thrilled at the idea of riding a motorcycle.

Indeed, for a while, Bronya wanted to try extreme sports, but later realized her body couldn't handle it.

"Next, you'll be entering the depths of the Elysian Realm. Delving into it means your brain and consciousness will deeply connect with the memories and cognition of the Flamechasers. Although it may burden your body to some extent, the improvement in combat prowess is significant, and it also allows you to feel the power of the Honkai in a safe environment."

"Bronya is ready!"

Though unsure of the Project Bunny's maximum combat capabilities, Bronya was confident.

Mainly because she trusted Bronie and the weapons Bronie prepared.

Indeed, in Honkai Impact 3rd, Bronya had trouble joining battles due to her physical condition and could only fight by controlling Project Bunny.

But here, Bronya didn't have such worries.

The non-existent jealousy of cute Sin was not an issue. If she really had to kick someone in the skirt she usually wore, that would be quite embarrassing. Because of her gorgeous skirt, Sin would become shy and timid, so she won't be daring to make too many bold moves to expose her skirt's shade.

So Bronya didn't have the issue of leg disabilities.

Approaching the teleportation gate to the depths of the Elysian Realm, Bronya once again felt that dizzy sensation.

Though expected, the dizziness felt like wasabi up her nose, the taste lingering and unstoppable, putting her back into a dizzy state.

"You'll get used to it, but initially delving into the Elysian Realm indeed comes with side effects. Also, if you want to leave a memory body in the Elysian Realm, the experience will be even worse. Well, what are your thoughts on the scenery before you?"

Bronya slowly opened her eyes to a pink sea of flowers.

Bizarre scenes pieced together, countless physics-defying buildings hung in the air, trees without roots bloomed with pink flowers, as if all the beauty in the world had converged here.

"What about Bronya's original body?"

Bronya cared about this!

This was unexpected for Bronie.

"Well... don't worry too much. Within the Elysian Realm, the boundary between illusion and reality isn't as bad as you imagine. In the lounge, we've actually established a connection with the Elysian Realm, so when we delve deeper, our bodies outside will be properly taken care of."

"I see..." Bronya felt assured; indeed, this wasn't the real world anymore, and the unreal scenes before her could perhaps be turned into a game?

"I bet you're wondering what kind of game this technology would make, right?"

"Exactly!"

"In reality, there would be a lot of bugs because this world is constructed from the cognition of other memory bodies mixing, containing many fragmented pieces of information. If there's a technological breakthrough in the future, making it into a game wouldn't be impossible! But first, we need to deal with the Honkai!"

"I understand. Humans will definitely overcome the Honkai to create a new generation of games!"

"Exactly! Humans will definitely overcome the Honkai! Alright, enough with the slogans. The trials stored in the Elysian Realm are more like training simulations. If you encounter other preset characters within the Elysian Realm, you can ask them for a Signet."

"What's a Signet then?" Bronie tilted her head cutely. Then Bronya's gaze shifted to Elysia not far away.

"A Signet can be seen as something similar to a Path for the Flamechasers, containing their life choices, experiences, and subconscious thoughts. However, most of it is cognitive and subconscious, different Flamechasers have different Signets, and the specific effects will also vary."

In short, it's an important item or ability that constitutes the elements of the trial.

Bronie nodded repeatedly, indicating her understanding.

"Let me tell you, Elysia has prepared forty different opening lines for these preset characters!"

With that, Bronya led Bronie to Elysia.

"Oh yes, Bronie has heard each of them!"

"Wow, Bronya, I thought you went somewhere to change clothes."

"The first time giving an Signet to Bronya, it has to be more ceremonial! And with Bronya being so cute, how could I be so casual?"

Saying that, Elysia approached Bronya, getting close. "Hehe, this place really is paradise, with so many cute girls~ Come on, kiss my cheek, and then I'll give you the Signet~"

"Wait, Elysia, I remember you don't need to go through all this trouble to give an Signet!"

"Aww, so does Bronie want one too?"

Bronya keenly felt the danger from Elysia; if Elysia didn't want to give Bronya a Signet, Bronya could continue on her own.

Most importantly, she didn't know the maximum combat power of Project Bunny, so Bronie thought there was no rush for this so-called Signet.

As for Elysia's kiss request?

Bronya believed Bronie's care was more important, and Elysia was a very dangerous person who could snatch away her Bronie at any moment!

The huge palm of Project Bunny stood up, making a gesture of refusal.

"Was I too hasty? Well, it's okay. We'll have many opportunities to get to know each other in the future! But did your Sister Bronie tell you anything?"

"Bronie said that rather than subjective descriptions with strong desires, firsthand experience is more genuine."

"Right! Bronya is quite insightful! So as a reward, the Signet goes to Bronya! Take your time to adapt; I'll be waiting for you at the finish line!"