But she didn't tell Bronya about her complete methods, nor the consequences of this plan.
"Let me tell you what your hateful mother, Cocolia, is plotting..."
"???"
Then Bai Ge told Bronya that her evil adoptive mother was planning to cause a great Honkai outbreak by sacrificing the lives of the entire population of Changkong City, millions of people.
To make Mei descend as the Herrscher of Thunder.
And the methods she had already employed, including framing Mei's father and imprisoning him, bribing students to bully Mei on campus, and even resorting to kidnapping later on.
"How could this happen? Bronya didn't know. Mother Cocolia actually wants to kill everyone in Changkong City. How, how could this happen..."
Bronya's Dao heart instantly collapsed, and she was completely overwhelmed.
"Hmph, while I can't show you any direct evidence, I'm sure you can somewhat understand... what kind of unscrupulous villain your adoptive mother is."
"...Bronya, I can't refute that."
The energetic Bronya, who had been lively moments ago, now hung her head in dejection. She looked blankly at the passersby on the street. Because of Cocolia's plan, so many people were going to die?
If that were the case, what would be the point of successfully finding a way to save Seele from Raiden Mei?
Bronya knew how kind her sister was.
If so many innocent lives were sacrificed to save her from the Sea of Quantum, how guilty, sad, and heartbroken would Seele be afterward?
Doing so would only save Seele's body, but it would completely kill her spirit. This was something Bronya absolutely could not do.
"It seems you've understood? Very good, then it's your turn to tell me some information!"
"What do you want to know from Bronya?"
"Don't be nervous, it's nothing major. I'm just curious... Cocolia is your adoptive mother, right? What about your biological mother? How is she?"
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"Don't be nervous, it's not classified information. I'm just curious... Cocolia is your adoptive mother, right? What about your biological mother? How is she?"
Bai Ge asked nervously.
He had a good impression of Bronya's mother, Alexandra. She was a somewhat childish pregnant woman who, even when food was scarce, was willing to share her canned food with him and Sirin.
He should have changed her fate of dying, but her daughter, Bronya, had still become Cocolia's subordinate.
This made Bai Ge inevitably worried. Had he wasted his efforts?
"..."
Bronya was also stunned.
She had expected Bai Ge to ask about Anti-Entropy secrets, but she didn't expect it to be something related to herself. Bronya hesitated for a moment before deciding to answer.
After all, her own affairs were not important secrets.
Although Bronya wouldn't reveal her past to outsiders, seeing as Bai Ge had also told her so much information, she felt it wouldn't hurt to say.
"Bronya doesn't know much about her biological mother because Bronya was kidnapped at a very young age, then trained as a child soldier, and finally adopted by Mother Cocolia. That's all."
"...So you were kidnapped as a child." Bai Ge looked at Bronya with pity, but at the same time, he felt a sense of relief.
From this perspective, Bronya's mother should not be dead. Although she would undoubtedly be deeply affected by her daughter's kidnapping, she was most likely still alive.
Knowing the plot, Bai Ge knew very well that although that mother was a bit childish, she was actually incredibly strong. Perhaps she was still searching for her daughter/Bronya all over the world.
But he couldn't help but sigh again at the stubbornness of fate. Although the world's correction had little impact on Bai Ge, it was extraordinarily difficult for others to defy.
Even though the circumstances were different, Bronya still walked down a path almost identical to her original fate.
"Are you pitying Bronya?"
"Of course, is that not allowed?"
"Thank you, but Bronya doesn't need it."
"Alright~"
Bai Ge shrugged and adjusted his mood. After all, as he had said before, as long as she was alive, there was still hope for reunion. They would definitely meet again in the future.
(...As expected, talking too much with Qing Sheng.)
Bronya stared intently at Bai Ge, her gaze unwavering as if trying to see through him.
The information Cocolia provided could not be used as a reference. Bai Ge not only possessed powerful strength but also seemed to know a lot of special information.
(He just asked about Bronya's mother. Could it be that he knew Mom? No, considering his age, the possibility is too small, but... further investigation is necessary.)
Bronya decided to temporarily abandon the mission assigned by Cocolia. She wanted to have an in-depth discussion with Bai Ge, perhaps there would be some unexpected gains.
"Do you perhaps know Bronya's mother? Do you know anything else besides that? Bronya wants to know more things she doesn't know."
Although she considered for a few seconds how to negotiate, she ultimately decided to ask directly.
Bai Ge blinked his eyes. Bronya's words sounded strange. Even in Honkai Impact, loli-con is illegal, okay?
However, he did know a lot, so much so that it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say he knew everything. But... self-destructing trucks were not interesting at all, and they were also very dangerous.
"I know, but I'm not telling you, heh~"
"...What will it take for you to tell Bronya?"
If she could buy him with money, Bronya could produce an astronomical sum right now, but she felt Bai Ge was definitely not that vulgar, so she didn't ask.
Bai Ge had intended to tell her directly that it was impossible, but his eyes suddenly darted around, and he revealed a cunning look like a white-furred fox.
"Well, if you want me to tell you, you'll have to beat me."
"Bronya feels you are making things difficult for Bronya. Bronya's win rate is less than five percent."
Bronya said with a dejected expression.
Even when using Heavy Cannon Rabbit 19c, she was instantly defeated. She felt she would only have a chance to fight if she transformed into Heavy Cannon Rabbit 36D.
However, Bai Ge wagged his finger and, smiling, took out his phone from his pocket and opened "Kallen Fantasy IV."
"Fighting and killing is so unpleasant. I hate pain the most, so let's compete in a game. I've always believed that esports can solve all problems. The winner takes all, and the victor decides everything for the loser!"
"Uh, you want to compete in a game? But... since it's a game, Bronya accepts. For the sake of Metal Gear Bronya, Bronya will never lose!"
She hadn't expected the outcome to be decided by a game.
After a few seconds of dazed silence, Bronya immediately picked up her phone with immense confidence, brimming with fighting spirit.
She was a super gaming expert. It didn't matter if she lost in reality; she would absolutely not lose in games.
The corners of the girl's lips curled up by a few pixels. She felt a bit better about Bai Ge, who had chosen to settle things with a game. What he said earlier was so right – what's good about fighting and killing? Isn't it better to resolve everything with games?
"Hmph, then let's wait and see."
"Kallen Fantasy IV. Although Bronya hasn't played this game before, it's not a problem. Now it's time to show my true skills!"
Bronya was full of confidence. She was a top player who had reached the peak on major game rankings, holding 86 game accounts, all max level and fully equipped.
But Bai Ge was no longer the Bai Ge from a day ago.
After receiving "Super Game Talent" from Cecilia, he wasn't flustered at all, even when facing Bronya.
...Several minutes later...
"You lose!"
Bronya stared blankly at the "Defeat" message on the screen, completely stunned. How long had it been since she had been legitimately defeated in a game?
Let alone legitimately, even if the opponent had cheated, she could have achieved a "god-slaying" feat through her own operations and skills. But now, she had truly lost due to skill.
"That was exhilarating! I won!"
"...Bronya lost and admits your strength, but Bronya is not convinced. If you hadn't taken away a third of my health due to my initial unfamiliarity with the controls, Bronya wouldn't have lost so easily."
"Mm, well said. Then, let's continue~ You choose what game to play this time."
"You said it yourself. Bronya strongly recommends this one, 'Aragami? Remastered'."
"No problem, log in!"
Bai Ge readily agreed to Bronya's request for a rematch.
And so, a subtle and harmonious scene unfolded.
The two, who were enemies just ten minutes ago, were now sitting side-by-side on a park bench, engrossed in their mobile game competition.
They cheered for victory from time to time, taunted and mocked each other, and occasionally let out laughter.
Passersby couldn't help but cast gentle glances at the pair. In their eyes, these two were likely a pair of very close siblings.
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Chapter Sixty, Bronya Can Walk and Smile (Seeking Support)
"You win!"
"Nice! I won in the end!"
Looking at the victory declaration displayed on the phone screen, Bai Ge cheered for his win, while Bronya beside him still found it hard to believe her defeat.
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