Dual Souls, the Other Half Is Bronya

Dual Souls, the Other Half Is Bronya

Author: Moonshadow Beneath the Starry Sky

Synopsis:

"Is this... quantum compatibility?"

"Bronya is imaginary."

After passing through the Chivalry of a Failed Knight world, White Night and Bronya drifted through the boundless Sea of Quanta before finally arriving upon a certain "leaf."

—They were in the Previous Era!

Emmm... first, let's set a few small goals for the next part:

Be a riddle-speaker to Kevin once. (White)

Collect Brother Jue's mask. (Bronya)

Attend one of Eden's concerts. (White)

And while we're at it, spread the gospel of Aponia to Eden. (Bronya)

Earn some money from Cat. (White)

And also...

Try to save the flawless one—Klein. (White)

Of course, there are also Seele, Himiko, and Rin. If possible, try to lend them a hand too. (Bronya)

Lastly, no grim perfect ending! Not a single one of the Thirteen Flame-Chasers can be missing! (Both)

◆I'm bad at synopses. This is the second version.

According to the plan: Chivalry of a Failed Knight—Honkai Impact 3rd Previous Era—Type-Moon—Strike the Blood—to be decided.

Volume One: Chivalry of a Failed Knight World

Traveler from Another World

"Marquis Xiaoyao?"

Between endless dimensions, White Night rubbed the token engraved with small-seal script in his hand, his expression somewhat strange. "I really didn't expect this thing to survive?"

"But what use is it?"

It was merely a token. After leaving the Qin Shi World, could there possibly be anyone who would recognize it?

Unable to figure it out, White Night put it away. Adrift in the endless Sea of Quanta, time had long since lost all meaning.

Emmm... this feeling?

After a long while, White Night slowly opened his dark eyes. "Phew... am I finally about to reach the next world?"

■■■■

??? What was that?

Suddenly, White Night heard an indescribable voice. The token at his waist seemed to be responding—it was the voice of the world!

"...Your influence really is something else."

Rubbing the token, White Night could not help but sigh. He roughly understood it now.

There were two options. One was to enter directly, as he had before. The other... would rewind his body to childhood, and the world would arrange an identity for him to integrate into it.

—Of course I'm choosing the second one~

White Night was experienced with this. He had tried this kind of integration before in the Hitori no Shita world, and it came with plenty of benefits~ That time had been at Mount Longhu, and everything had been arranged by the world.

Thus, an invisible wave swept over him. White Night's body slowly regressed toward childhood... Strange radiance formed a cocoon of light around the young White Night, which fell toward the world.

◆An explanation about the token.

No matter what, White Night had Yanhuang blood in his veins. Since he had the chance to enter the Qin Shi World, naturally he had to get involved—he had joined Great Qin!

The Qin Dynasty perished with its second emperor? Then he would defy fate, extend Great Qin's fortune for ten thousand generations, and alter the course of history.

That was right, the First Emperor had survived! Thus, the fortune of later generations gathered upon the First Emperor, who posthumously granted him the title of "Marquis Xiaoyao," making him nearly equivalent to the will of the world!

The token represented the world's approval. Therefore, in other worlds, their world wills would more or less show him some respect.

1. Yin-Yang

So it was the Chivalry of a Failed Knight world~ As time passed, White Night gradually gained a clearer understanding of the world he was in.

◆Blade Dancers

They were special individuals who could manifest their souls as armaments called "Inherent Gear" and use Magic Power to control Supernatural Abilities. Only one appeared among every thousand people.

Blade Dancer abilities could not be explained by modern science. The powerful could manipulate space-time or reverse cause and effect, while even the weak could elevate their physical abilities far beyond those of ordinary people.

They were miraculous powers that inherently surpassed ordinary humans—supernatural strength that martial arts and weapons alike could not contend against.

So, what would my ability be? It really... makes me look forward to it~

Under the slightly cool night sky, a young boy sat in the courtyard. His black gemstone-like eyes sparkled as though he were gazing up at the stars.

"Xiao Bai, time for bed~"

Just then, a childish girl's voice rang out, and White Night's expression immediately turned helpless. "I told you not to call me Xiao Bai, Sister Kiko."

The girl who appeared behind White Night had short emerald-green hair and a chubby little face. She looked utterly adorable—young Yakushi Kiriko.

"Then should I call you Xiao Ye? That doesn't sound very nice~" Yakushi Kiriko stretched out her small hand and gently pinched his round little cheek.

"Come on, Xiao Bai. Take a bath with me."

"That won't do, Sis~ I'm old enough now. It's about time we started bathing separately." White Night sprang to his feet and crossed his arms in a big X.

But they were still young, and Yakushi Kiriko was not that mature either. Naturally, she refused. "Stop making a fuss, Xiao Bai. How old are you? Come with your sister."

I absolutely refuse!

Yet no matter how grand White Night's past experiences had been, there was always one kind of creature capable of restraining him—the creature known as an "older sister."

However, childhood innocence had an expiration date. The Yakushi children grew up and gradually entered adolescence. During that time, Blade Dancer abilities also gradually awakened...

Compared to White Night, Yakushi Kiriko was several years older, so she came into contact with Blade Dancers earlier as well.

"Xiao Bai, do your best~"

Until one day, it was finally White Night's turn. Yakushi Kiriko, dressed in a white lab coat, cheered him on from the side. Her personality had matured considerably, but whenever it involved White Night...

White Night was not truly a child. He quickly calmed himself and followed the call deep within his heart... The radiance of an Inherent Gear began to shine bit by bit in his palm.

"Manifest, Yin-Yang!"

Then, an ancient token engraved with small-seal script slowly manifested in White Night's hand.

Emmm...

??? Why was it you again? White Night gripped the Xiaoyao Token and quickly grasped how to use it. But as I recall... shouldn't this thing have required exploration on my own?

It was precisely because of this that Stella had somehow turned a dragon into someone who only knew how to set things on fire. Was this a gift from the world? Or... were you special?

White Night looked at the token in his hand. At that moment, Yakushi Kiriko, who had been waiting beside him, leaned closer. "Xiao Bai, Xiao Bai, how is it? What exactly is your ability?"

"...You'll know if you see it yourself, Sister Kiko." As he spoke, he activated Yin-Yang's ability. The token split in two, transforming into black-and-white yin-yang fish.

A burst of radiance flickered, enveloping White Night. There was no need to mention the Yang side. As for the remaining Yin side...

—It was entirely drawn from what White Night had in mind. But imagination was never specific enough, so it turned toward... the two-dimensional world! His impressions of his two-dimensional wives were definitely deep enough!

The first thing he locked onto was white hair: Kiana, Skadi... and a host of familiar figures flashed by. Then, they had to be big! And also~

In any case, there were too many two-dimensional wives for White Night to count. He could only rely on his subconscious to settle on one of them.

Emmm... so Big Bronya was actually my favorite? But at my current age, it should be Bronya Zaychik, right?

Sure enough, when the dust settled, what emerged from the light was Herrscher of Reason, dressed in an ornate ceremonial outfit.

A very strange feeling welled up within him. The primary consciousness remained with White Night, but Bronya's side... was also him. Only when the two were combined did they form a complete consciousness.

"...Xiao Bai, what is going on with you?"

White Night was still quietly experiencing the sensation, but Yakushi Kiriko beside him was already rather dumbfounded.

In response, White Night and Bronya opened their eyes in perfect sync and smiled at each other. Then Bronya lifted the hem of her skirt and introduced herself to Kiko. "You can call me Bronya, Sister Kiko."

"Yin-Yang is like a pair of twins. If one exists, then the other will not die."

As she spoke, the pure white yang fish representing Yang transformed into a sharp Tang Saber. Although the Qin Shi World had more swordsmen, White Night was more skilled with a saber.

He flicked the blade with his index finger. Accompanied by a clear ring, White Night added calmly, "In a sense, Bronya is also me."

"Sister Kiko, please take care of me from now on."

"Sister Kiko, can I help out at the hospital? I may need to learn a little about medicine."

From then on, there was one more person in the Yakushi household, and Bronya joined this large family as well.

As their Blade Dancer abilities awakened, Magic Power began to emerge within White Night and Bronya. Then... it was time to test the systems they had learned in the past.

"How is it, White Night?"

"It still doesn't work."

Though they appeared to be conversing, they were actually asking and answering themselves. White Night helplessly lowered his hand and shook his head at Bronya. "Things like Feng Hou Qi Men seem to have been restricted."

"Lightning Magic has also been replaced by a Supernatural Ability."

In Bronya's hand, a streak of pitch-black Dark Lightning flickered. Yet rather than being sinister and unpredictable, it was used like Yang Five Thunders... Don't ask why. It was simply cool that way.

At that moment, the yin-yang fish grew slightly hot, conveying a rough message to the two of them—the world was rejecting them.

Emmm...

"Looks like there's nothing we can do about it~"

Once he understood that, White Night stopped trying. At the level of worlds, it was no longer something he could influence. "Bronya, shall we practice swordsmanship?"

"Sure. Bronya also wants to know which one of us is stronger, Bronya or White Night."

Without a sound, the two severed their shared senses and became independent to a certain extent. Their thoughts no longer flowed between them either.

"Manifest, Myriad Phenomena!"

"Manifest, Silverwing!"

A Tang Saber gleaming with cold light manifested... Myriad Phenomena represented White Night's hopes, his expectation that one day he would rule over all phenomena!

Bronya also summoned a katana, predominantly dark blue, transformed from Heavy Rabbit. "Bronya is coming."

"Are you going to use Fantasy Form?"

"There's no need."

Clang—!

The blades collided violently, scattering sparks. Bronya was clearly more agile. She lowered herself slightly and crashed into White Night's embrace... then pitch-black Dark Lightning flashed.

Black and white lightning intertwined. The arcs shattered the nearby ground, leaving scorched marks behind. White Night retreated several steps with his saber in hand. "Hey, hey, Bronya, do you have to be this serious?"

"...You were actually using the back of your blade? Hmph~ Bronya doesn't need you to hold back."

Her calm voice carried a distinct milky softness. Bronya gently stroked her blade before attacking White Night once more.

And so, time slowly passed in peace...