Bronya's conversation made Tesla and Einstein raise their eyebrows.
Seele was deeply touched; the blush on her face deepened, and she hid behind Bronya. Her timid look melted Bronya's heart.
Yay, a huge success!
Bronya thought calmly that her efforts had paid off after all.
Einstein cleared his throat, disrupting the atmosphere filled with pink bubbles. "Bronya, our leader of the Anti-Entropy Alliance wants to meet you."
"Even though, by faction, you are part of the Cocolia family, you are also part of the Anti-Entropy. It won't hurt for you to go and hear what Cocolia has to say before you see her…" Tesla also said beside her, her tone was harsh, but it was mostly directed at Cocolia, not Bronya.
Bronya considered for a moment, nodded in agreement, and then asked, "Besides this, Bronya wants to know how Sin Mal, Rozaliya, and Liliya are doing. Are they okay?"
"Cocolia is fine; they must be fine too," Tesla said, reassuring Bronya.
"But, Sin Mal always tried to escape, and she was injured by the backlash of her power. After we brought her to see Cocolia, she improved a lot. The two troublemakers, Rozaliya and Liliya, were too loud. And according to our records, they didn't do anything evil. It's more accurate to say they foiled several of Cocolia's plans."
Tesla looked a bit puzzled, and he was clearly curious about why someone like Cocolia would still keep them around. Maybe she really cared about those kids, huh?
"You can take them with you anytime you want. In fact, we would appreciate it if you take them away as soon as possible!"
Einstein also said that the two of them were so loud that they disturbed the peace of the whole base, and there was nothing wrong with them anyway.
Since they kept asking to see Cocolia's mother and Bronya's sister every day, it was better to leave them to Bronya.
Bronya hesitated for a moment. She wanted to enjoy more quality time with Seele. She didn't want to deal with the hassle of raising a child prematurely.
Wouldn't that affect her performance?
But she asked herself: Could she really leave them behind?
Cocolia was captured, and the responsibility of the orphanage fell on her shoulders. After all, they all called her sister!
Bronya agreed to take them with her before she left, and the two doctors led Bronya and Seele to the room where Welt was.
The man in the room did not look like a powerful leader of the Anti-Entropy Alliance, but more like a simple, middle-aged man. He was holding a book and reading while relaxing.
He was wearing a clean blue and white patient uniform, and his glasses gave him a touch of intelligence and kindness.
Compared to the Yang in the world bubble in the game, the person in front of her was more like an ordinary person, unremarkable.
Bronya glanced at the cover of the book without thinking. It was a book about mechanical engineering. There were also books on modern missile weapon designs, gun diagrams, and so on, scattered around. It was clear that he always kept improving his basic skills as the Herrscher of Reason: Literacy.
"Ahem—" The man coughed twice, covering his mouth with his hand, and put down the book in his hand. He looked at the visitors with a friendly gaze.
He had met several people in the Quantum Sea, but the most recent one was from the game just now.
He actually had a tablet hidden under the blanket for watching the plot, but when he heard someone knocking on the door, he quickly hid it and picked up a book to look more respectable.
The first thing he noticed was Seele, who looked nervous and hid behind Bronya.
She was different from the girl in the game. She seemed more confident and dignified. Her hair was longer and tied up in a ponytail. The biggest difference was in her eyes.
He thought for a moment, waved his hand, and asked Einstein and Tesla to leave first. The two exchanged a glance and left the room.
There were only three people left in the room.
Yang looked into Seele's eyes with mixed emotions in his heart. The black-and-white balance in her eyes made him sure that his memory was correct. She was indeed a Herrscher, a conscious Herrscher.
He gazed at Seele for a while, and after making sure that she was not aggressive, he apologized.
"I'm sorry, I acted too hastily back then. It seems that she can really handle the power of the Herrscher. Maybe I have been isolated from the world for too long, and it is hard for me to imagine that there are Herrschers who can live peacefully with humans." He sounded quite emotional. His tone was sincere.
Bronya furrowed her brows but didn't say anything. Seele pulled on her sleeves and said anxiously, "Sister Bronya…"
"Anyone would be cautious when facing an unknown Herrscher. What Bronya is more interested in is why you invited Bronya here."
She spoke plainly and calmly. Yang looked at her and sighed.
"As you can see, my body can't sustain the power of the Herrscher of Reason that I have used for a long time, but Anti-Entropy… no, humanity still needs this power to fight against Honkai."
"What Bronya doesn't understand is, why did you pick Bronya?"
Although Bronya had desired the gem more than once after watching the video, she also knew that she had not been evaluated by him yet and that she was only herself in the game.
Yang stayed quiet, as if he was thinking. Slowly, he said:
"To tell you the truth, I don't know why. Ain and the others believe that the game has a lot of relevance. Besides, the transfer of the core of the Herrscher of Reason is not a simple matter. It may not only result in the death of the candidates, but it may also bring about the destruction of a city."
"If that game truly reflects you in the parallel world, then it means you also have this potential."
"No, that's not the main reason." Bronya said coolly, unimpressed.
"After I returned, I had a formal negotiation with Schicksal on behalf of Anti-Entropy. She attaches great importance to this game."
"Since there is no major conflict between the two sides, Anti-Entropy has no intention of waging war with Schicksal. However, considering the current situation of the long-standing rivalry and the potential of humanity in the battle, we have decided to keep our independence on the surface for now. "
Bronya felt a little touched. Based on Welt Yang's various actions, he might have been a bit impulsive in fighting against Honkai, but he wouldn't lie about this kind of thing.
"So, does Bronya need to become the Herrscher of Reason?"
"It's up to you," Yang said, adjusting his glasses and saying calmly, "Bronya, your thoughts and will."
"Bronya understands." She nodded slightly and said, "Bronya is willing to try it."
From her own point of view, whether it is the guidance in the game or the stronger power and agreement, they all lead to this direction.
On the other hand, it is also beneficial for the orphanage family, calming the emotions of the radicals faction, and moreover, the relationship between her and Schicksal, who is studying at St. Freya, can also be improved.
"In that case, you should come here regularly."
Yang said, then paused, "You can also borrow these books and read them. They are on sale in the market. After reading them, you will learn more about Anti-Entropy and the latest weapon designs."
He was a little embarrassed to say it, but as a senior, he still warned him sincerely: "Motorcycles are just a means of transportation, after all!"
"…" Bronya remained silent, but it was obvious that he was unhappy.
Seele looked like she was trying to hold back a laugh. She suddenly recalled a sentence,
Sister Bronya, if you don't have a car, don't copy other people's techniques for flirting with girls!
...
"Seele, did you laugh just now?" Bronya asked Seele with a puzzled tone as they walked out of the anti-entropy base.
She felt a sudden weight on her back, as if someone had hit her.
Damn it, why did everyone have to nag her so much? Didn't they all like motorcycle?
She couldn't comprehend that, for her, the super cool and invincible will-o'-the-wisp motorcycle was more than just a vehicle. It was also a symbol of her aspiration to become the Herrscher of Reason!
Bronya clenched her teeth secretly, convinced that they had no taste at all!
"I'm not laughing, Sister Bronya; I'm just wondering if there are any risks involved in becoming the Herrscher of Reason. Sister Bronya, can't we just give up on this idea?"
Seele said it earnestly, her big eyes sparkling with sincerity.
Bronya gazed at her for a moment, then shook her head and said, "Bronya has already decided. This is the only way to help Seele and everyone else."
As they walked along, Seele glanced at Bronya, who was silent and seemed lost in thought. She felt a bit puzzled and decided to break the ice. "Sister Bronya, you know, it's not only Seele who admires your motorcycle. Sister Kiana also finds it very cool."
"So cool, she even pleaded with you to let her ride it."
Bronya's eyebrows softened, and a hint of happiness flashed in her eyes. But before she could enjoy it, she furrowed her brows again.
Kiana? Hold on, are you and Kiana on the same wavelength? That's kind of terrifying!
...
Inside the MiHoYo office,
Luo Mo finally agreed to Su Luo's request for a leave.
He realized that he might have been too harsh on her. He was not a ruthless capitalist yet.
After a lot of haggling, Luo Mo reluctantly gave her three days of vacation—well, including the weekend.
According to Luo Mo, she was not allowed to leave this island after signing the contract. Three days should be sufficient to explore every corner of this island!
"Boss, you…" Su Luo stared at Luo Mo, but she couldn't utter the words she wanted to say. She wished she could tell the boss, "Have some mercy!"
Luo Mo looked at her briefly and kept silent.
Su Luo observed the innocent-looking young man in front of her. She wondered when he became such a greedy capitalist, Su Luo thought angrily.
"Actually, the company really needs you," Luo Mo said, sounding a bit awkward.
He was aware that Su Luo's workload was way beyond the normal level. He was even considering giving her a stigma. A two-star stigma should be wearable.
That way, she could work even harder!
However, the issue of the stigmata had to be reported to Schicksal, and anything that was exposed to the public eye had to be notified as well.
Su Luo brushed her hair aside and gazed at the distant sky, her eyes filled with despair.
She let out a sigh. Three days were still a break, and she could finally take it easy. She updated Luo Mo on the current status of her work, hoping to give her boss some guidance on what to do next.
"Regarding this version of the event, we have completed the [Second Honkai Impact], the [Record of the Broken Sword of China], the [Xuanyuan] Chapter, and the [ChiYou] Chapter. The next part of the main story, [Elegy to Yesterday] is in progress."
"Boss, we couldn't finish some of the mini-games you suggested. After finalizing the requirements, we delegated them to other companies." (homu game)
Luo Mo gave her a thumbs up to show that he got it.
"Well, the [Valkyrie's Table] you mentioned is almost done. Do you want to try it? The [Golden Garden] also has a draft. (blablabla)…" As she talked about the events, Su Luo's voice became noticeably lower, and she felt that these plots were not well-written and needed more references.
Luo Mo was slightly taken aback. He didn't think that Su Luo had paid attention to some of the plots he had casually brought up.
However, Schicksal had enjoyed the benefits of the stigmata project, and Anti-Entropy had also shown more interest. Now the number of staff assigned had increased twofold.
In terms of equipment, Luo Mo had also recruited two cross-century inventors, Mobius and Vill-V. They were not skilled enough to create high-powered or trendy items, but they had made some games based on their nostalgia. Small items were still convenient to carry.
All in all, it used to be the dubbing that lagged behind, but now it was the dubbing that couldn't catch up.
Luo Mo waved his hand and told Su Luo to go back and rest.
Before she left, Luo Mo smiled and said to Su Luo, "I have a surprise for you next time."
Su Luo's eyes dimmed, her feet stumbled, and she bit her teeth and thought, The last time he mentioned a surprise, it turned out to be the queen's plot, the last time he asked me to take a break, it was the [Record of the Broken Sword of China].
She felt like shouting, "Boss Dog, are you trying to fleece me while you're shearing wool, huh?"
Seeing Su Luo, who nearly tripped over, Luo Mo felt sorry for her. He really should give her a stigma. What if she got hurt?
She was the key person of the company, and without her, things would not run as smoothly!
He rested his hands on his chin and leaned back on the chair. He was pondering about something.
Ever since he drew the stigmata last time, Luo Mo had not tried to draw any more stigmata for the time being, thinking about his own buff.
Then he went through a series of events that made him forget that he even had a system. The main reason was that it had a very low presence, and it did not have a real-time notification box.
[… ]
[First of all, don't refer to me as something. Secondly, it's the do-not-disturb mode that you activated yourself.]
[Finally, you should look at yourself before blaming me.] The system answered in a crisp and logical way.
"Yeah, system, did you say something?" Luo Mo was a bit astonished, totally oblivious to the awkwardness of talking behind its back.
[Gacha? If you don't summon me, I'll go back to sleep. It's awesome to be your system. I can sleep all day.]
"System, why are you so lazy?"
[My status has gone down again. How did this happen? ]
[Whatever, whatever.]
[The number of crystals I have now is 14349.]
"… ? You don't even appear in my inventory.
[The two buffs that you had vanished yesterday; they were loli-control and white-haired-control and that's all I can tell you.]
Luo Mo rubbed his chin. He had a feeling that the system was lying, but he had no proof; the only important information he got was that the two buffs were gone.
Hold on, gone? yesterday?
Then why did I still feel attracted to Theresa when I saw her downstairs today? And it was the same with Luna, who followed her. She looked so adorable, and I wanted to kiss her, cuddle her, and toss her in the air.
[That's your true nature; don't put the blame on the buff! ] The merciless voice of the system revealed his attempt to frame it.
"Shut up, I'm not into white-haired or lolita girls!" Luo Mo shouted angrily,
[Some people are in denial; some people are in denial, but it's not my problem anyway. ]