Dual Souls, the Other Half is Bronya

2. Enrollment at Broken Blade Academy

In this world, all armed forces, conflicts, and battles are built upon the power of Blade Dancers.

And immense power always comes with danger and turmoil.

The "Magic Knight System" is one of the systems born to restrict these extraordinary individuals.

This world is also composed of many nations, with two organizations encompassing the vast majority of countries known as the world's two major powers: "The Alliance" and "The Union."

If The Alliance is an organization formed by several large nations, then The Union is an alliance of countless small nations.

Essentially born to counter "The Alliance," its full name is the "International Magic Knight Union."

The "Magic Knight System" is a product of The Union.

This system dictates that Blade Dancers must graduate from a specialized school recognized by The Union, obtain a license and the social status of "Magic Knight," before they can legally use their abilities.

Using abilities recklessly is defined as a "crime," subject to legal punishment.

◆This kind of exposition—if you find it unnecessary, just say the word, and I'll skip it as much as possible in future writing.

"Xiao Bai, do we really have to go to Broken Blade Academy?"

On the eve of departure, Yakushi Kiriko had shed all her usual composure, practically clinging to White Night. "Isn't Lianzhen Academy fine? It's the same thing."

Broken Blade and Lianzhen are two of the Seven Schools located within the Far East that can issue Magic Knight licenses.

"No can do, Sister Kiriko~"

Perhaps it was the effect of Yin-Yang? Bronya had grown into Big Bronya at an earlier stage. "It's not the same after all. This is the guidance of fate. (This is the trend of the plot.)"

With information flowing between different dimensions, White Night was well aware that most of the major events to come would originate from Broken Blade Academy. "Can you stop messing around, Sis Kiriko?"

"Then leave Bronya behind."

!!!

"That won't work, Sis Kiriko."

"That's right, Sister Kiriko. Bronya and White Night are one entity, inseparable." From the side, Bronya chimed in to back him up, hoping to dissuade Kiriko.

But how could Yakushi Kiriko agree? After that incident, White Night had become different to her. "I don't care, I don't care! At least leave one behind!"

Girls always have privileges, especially the kind with big hearts and pretty faces. White Night was starting to buckle under the pressure and quickly called for backup from his other half.

"Sister Kiriko, we're just going to school—it's not like we're never coming back. There's no need for this, right?"

Bronya stepped forward at just the right moment, her soft little hands prying the tangled pair apart, pulling Sister Kiriko into her own embrace.

Hmm...

Hey! What are you doing, Bronya? Thanks to their shared senses, White Night could still clearly feel... that softness!

Can't you tell? Bronya is calming Sister Kiriko down. Bronya communicated with White Night through thought. "There, there, Sister Kiriko. We'll miss you too."

"...Fine. But when the holidays come, you have to come see me, okay~"

"Okay, Bronya will remember that."

"And also, make sure to keep in touch with me."

"Okay~ Got it, Sis Kiriko."

"And also, also..."

"Sure, sure, sure~"

In the end, after signing a mountain of treaties, Yakushi Kiriko finally let them go. Of course, as the older sister, she couldn't resist a parting jab: "Don't get the wrong idea. It's just that if you leave, I won't have anyone to study anymore."

"Yeah, I know that. After all, Sis Kiriko, you're the Far East's number one doctor~" White Night laughed heartily, giving Yakushi Kiriko a thumbs-up.

From the side, Bronya also waved at Yakushi Kiriko. "Well then, Sister Kiriko, Bronya will be going now."

After saying goodbye to Yakushi Kiriko, the two boarded the Bullet Train and sat side by side by the window.

Due to strict regulations, White Night held a Wooden Sword in his arms as a substitute for his Inherent Gear, closing his eyes to rest. "Bronya, how do we calculate the timing?"

"Bronya doesn't know either. Would you care about details like when it starts?"

"Of course not."

"Yeah, Bronya wouldn't either."

Bronya's tone was flat. In her hands, the screen of a Handheld Console flickered rapidly, clearly on the highest difficulty. "Whether we run into him depends on luck."

"Kurogane Ikki, huh..."

White Night kept his eyes calmly shut, his tone carrying a hint of reflection. So-called geniuses and mediocrities are determined from birth—by Magic Power!

In this world, Magic Power represents the weight of fate. Unless one breaks free from fate and becomes a Demon!

"But we're not in that category."

Flicking the controls of the Handheld Console at lightning speed, Bronya added from the side. They were outsiders, their fate not bound to this world, which was why their Magic Power could keep growing.

But precisely because of that, when it came to the Demon realm's control over fate, they could only touch on the basics—nothing deeper. "Stella, on the other hand..."

I'd nearly forgotten. If I remember right... according to the setting, that guy's a natural-born Demon! Byakuya recalled the basic premise. "Too bad the development direction was wrong."

"Yeah, they made him a fire mage. As if any fire mage could have that absurd amount of Magic Power."

The two chatted without holding back. After all, in this car, it was just the two of them—they'd booked every seat!

But self-dialogue had its limits. After that, only Bronya's button-mashing from gaming remained.

The Bullet Train pulled into the station. Byakuya, loaded with bags big and small, stood in stark contrast to the lightly dressed Bronya. "Let's go, Bronya. To Broken Blade Academy."

"No need for you to remind Bronya."

Ignoring the stares from passersby, Bronya walked ahead in her Secondary Silver Wings outfit.

Seeing this, Byakuya shook his head helplessly. He turned, his sharp gaze driving back the onlookers, then followed. "Every time like this—I'm almost used to it."

"Mm-hmm~" Walking ahead, Bronya heard him too, a faint smile flickering across her delicate, indifferent face.

"Yakushi Byakuya, Bronya."

In the Chairman's office, a mature beauty in a suit flipped through their files—Shinguji Kuroko, the former third-ranked in the world who retired after marriage.

"Your older sister, the公认 Far East's top doctor, and a third-year at Lianzhen Academy. So why did you two come to Broken Blade Academy?"

"Forget it, it's a good thing for me. In recent years, Broken Blade Academy's student performance has been declining. Your joining is a strong boost."

◆ Byakuya and Bronya's Ability Stats:

Attack: A, A Defense: A, B Magic Power: B, A Magic Control: A, A Physique: A, A Luck: E, E

Due to the strengths of Yin and Yang, Byakuya and Bronya differ slightly in Defense and Magic Power.

Control comes from past training; Luck is E because their fate doesn't belong to this world.

Only Physique—that stems from the original world, Byakuya's first Supernatural Ability, Life Chronicle!

◆ Life Chronicle

Can imprint the traits of various creatures and enhance oneself to a degree. Unfortunately...

After leaving the original world, losing the world's support, he now has to analyze and record things himself.

That's why Byakuya studied under Yakushi Kiriko. Medical knowledge is still useful for biological research.

Life Chronicle is also the guarantee that allowed Byakuya to cross the Sea of Quanta. The fusion of many creature imprints forms a miniature ecosystem, giving rise to the Miracle of Life:

—Life always finds a way. Granting Byakuya immense adaptability and... strong luck in desperate situations.

3. Are You a Demon?

"Alright, let's talk about dorm assignments. The number of new students is odd, so one person will have to live alone. Coincidentally, Kurogane Ikki..."

Setting the files aside, Shinguji Kuroko took a drag from her ladies' cigarette, ready to assign their dorms.

"Um... Chairman."

Just then, Byakuya raised a hand to interrupt her. "Bronya and I have always been together. We don't want to split up. One room for the two of us is fine."

???

They're already living together? If there's nothing going on between you two, I don't believe it.

"...Fine, I'll arrange one room for you."

After a moment's silence, Shinguji Kuroko agreed! She quickly signed the documents and finalized it. "Room number xxx, that's your dorm."

As for the rest—some trivial procedures—they were handled quickly, and the enrollment process wrapped up.

"Bronya told you the Chairman would agree. Stella can share a room with Kurogane..."

In the dorm, Bronya sat on the bed, her fair, flawless feet swaying gently, reflecting a warm luster. "If the academy says there's no extra room, Bronya doesn't believe it."

"Yeah, yeah. So, Bronya, can you come down and help?"

"Bronya walked a lot today and doesn't want to move." She flipped over and lay face-down on the bed, without a shred of guilt—after all, it was herself~

"..."

Byakuya shook his head helplessly and continued tidying the dorm, completely at a loss. Only he would put up with this; otherwise, he wouldn't indulge her! When he finished cleaning, "Get up, Bronya. Time to head to the cafeteria for dinner."

"Mm... The sun's too big, so no going out today."

Em...

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At the end of his rope, White Night lunged at Bronya, cut off their shared senses, and launched a tickle assault. "What 'the sun's too bright'—you messing with me?"

"...Hahaha~ No more, no more..."

After a moment, Bronya couldn't hold back her laughter, her limbs weakly fending off White Night.

On the bed, the well-proportioned young woman—emmm... should she count as a young woman?

Bronya panted softly, a pair of full breasts rising and falling with each breath, her clothes slightly disheveled, hinting at a flash of pale skin.

Even so, White Night showed little reaction... well, he did retreat. They were the same person, but this was a bit too lethal.

"Splash~"

White Night cupped some cold water, splashed his face to sober up. Once his emotions settled, he walked out of the bathroom, emmm... one hand helplessly pressing his forehead. "Bronya, can you be a little more mindful?"

"What's the problem?"

On the bed, Bronya wore only a set of underwear, her pale, alluring figure fully exposed. But she didn't care, calmly changing into her school uniform. "Almost ten years, and White Night still hasn't gotten used to it?"

"...Mainly, I don't want to stop being human just yet." White Night silently turned his back.

A rustling of fabric—though he couldn't see, it still sparked imagination. "White Night can turn around now, Bronya is done changing."

A voice flat yet tinged with a milky sweetness. Without overthinking, White Night turned back. "...Bronya, this is what you call 'done changing'?"

"Isn't it?"

As she spoke, Bronya stretched out her long, shapely legs, pulling thin black stockings up inch by inch from her pale calves... Finally, with a soft "pop~," the stockings tightened slightly against her thigh.