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!"