Chapter 111: Chapter 111: Simulation Begins: Bronya's Promise
[Simulation Chapter Two has begun...]
Honestly, Chase hadn't expected the second simulation chapter to open so quickly. He thought it would take some time before this long-sealed second chapter would be accessible.
Is the protagonist this time Bronya?
In Chase's mind, the image of Bronya with her double helix and duck-shaped head unconsciously surfaced. At this moment, she should be in the Abyss City, engaging in a battle of wits and courage with Grey Serpent.
However, a timed simulation was indeed something new. He hadn't encountered such a situation before.
Raising an eyebrow, after exchanging greetings with Himeko, Chase returned to his room. The two little ones exchanged glances, then followed him with eager steps.
Seeing this, Himeko couldn't help but find it amusing.
When the train arrived at the Xianzhou, the two girls were still curious about the novel scenery. When Welt suggested taking them down to explore, they wore joyful expressions. However, the two small ones firmly shook their heads afterward, indicating that they wanted to stay with Chase. Where Chase went, they went. It was as if they were his accessories. Thinking of this, Himeko couldn't help but smile silently.
Back in his room, Chase didn't idle. He took out his phone, selected Welt Yang as the contact person, and after a series of operations, he put the phone back in his pocket.
While waiting for a response, Chase finally had the chance to inspect the simulation panel.
Inherent Talent—Tranquil Life.
[Tranquil Life (Purple): You yearn for a peaceful life and strive to maintain it. You dislike disruptions to your tranquil life and detest those who disturb it. (A tranquil life and you mutually complement each other. What sinister thoughts could you have? You only want a peaceful life.)]
To be honest, he hadn't found a use for this talent yet. If "Hacker" directly bestowed outstanding hacking skills and "A Promise Is Worth a Thousand Gold" led to actions corresponding to words, "Tranquil Life" seemed to provide nothing more than a touch of a white-collar worker's sentimentality.
"My name is Chase, 18 years old, living in a suite on the Astral Express, unmarried. I spend my days loafing around, waiting for death, and occasionally saving the world. I don't smoke, and my alcohol consumption is limited to tasting wine..."
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Chase really didn't want this kind of inexplicable sentimentality. He'd rather have been given something straightforward, like "Killer Queen."
After some more investigation and no significant findings, Chase temporarily put aside his thoughts.
It was at this moment that his phone vibrated. Taking it out, he saw Welt's message. After a brief glance, Chase's lips couldn't help but curve upwards; victory was already in his grasp.
Turning his head to the two little ones who stood quietly beside him, Chase reached out to touch their heads and smiled, "It seems the trip to the Xianzhou will have to be postponed. I'll rest for a while."
With that, Chase laid down on the bed without paying much attention to them.
"I'll trouble both of you to care of me, Sirin and Bella," he said.
Bella nodded in agreement, and Sirin, upon noticing Chase making a "heart" motion towards her, hesitated for a moment before also breaking into a happy smile.
......
[Next is the simulation of Chapter Two.]
[Chapter Two: Bronya's Promise]
[Five talents have been specially customized for the player, as follows:]
[Plain and Simple (Green): You are plain and simple, not ostentatious or showy. It's hard to attract the attention of others. (When others participate, you accompany them. When others win prizes, you applaud.)]
[Harmless (Green): You look harmless, not posing a threat or harm to others. Others' vigilance against you will slightly decrease.]
[Inherently Lone (Blue): You are inherently isolated, destined to be alone. (People see you and shake their heads; even dogs take detours around you.)]
[Special Forces King (Blue): You possess extremely professional special forces knowledge. Sniping, assassination, and raids are all a walk in the park for you. You just need to tilt your mouth a bit... (Retiring requires a fee, going home uses the military route, and eating requires veteran barbecue.)]
[Gift from Heaven (Blue): You have a heaven-sent childhood sweetheart.]
Chase furrowed his brows slightly. Setting aside the content of the talents, this time, not a single purple was drawn, only a clear sky filled with blues. It reminded him of a naval warfare game from his previous life.
However, the text on the simulation panel continued to refresh, catching him off guard.
[Under the influence of the talent 'Tranquil Life (Purple),' the talent 'Harmless (Green)' has undergone a change—it's glowing!!!]
[The talent 'Harmless (Green)' has successfully transformed into 'Bathed in Spring Breeze (Blue).']
[Bathed in Spring Breeze (Blue): You give people the feeling of being bathed in spring breeze, warm and amiable. Your smile is like the sunshine of spring, bringing warmth and strength to people at any time and place. Initial goodwill towards you slightly increases, and your words are more convincing. (Where did this Takeshi Kaneshiro come from?!)]]
Raising an eyebrow, Chase found the simulation panel still updating.
[Under the influence of the talent 'Tranquil Life (Purple),' the talent 'Lone Star (Blue)' has undergone a change—it's glowing!!!]
[The talent 'Lone Star (Blue)' has successfully transformed into 'Orphan (Green).']
[Orphan (Green): You are an orphan, growing up without the company of parents. As a result, you are more independent and possess a spirit of self-reliance. (Who cares if there's no dad or mom~)]
[Due to your comprehension of Tai Xu Sword Qi, the talent 'Urban War King (Blue)' has been slightly strengthened, now transformed into 'Dragon King (Blue).]
[Dragon King (Blue): You are the king of warlords. (Unfortunately, you can't spout water.)]
Vaguely, Chase seemed to touch upon the correct usage of 'Tranquil Life.'
Well, Chase admitted that his voice had been a bit too loud just now.
As for the talent 'Dragon King,' Chase really couldn't help but feel uncomfortable. Previously, it was a slight tilt of the mouth, and now it's a Dragon King. It was hard for Chase not to associate these two things.
He was about to complain to the simulator, but the simulation had already started.
.......
[Simulation begins.]
[1998, 0 years old, you were born in the snowy plains of Siberia.]
[On the day of your birth, you didn't cry, just had an expressionless face. This scared your father, who then made you cry. Accompanied by the cry of a baby in the delivery room, you proclaimed your birth in a high-profile manner.]
[After hearing your cry, your father laughed happily. Suddenly, he discovered the holy mark on your right palm, and in amazement, he exclaimed, "My son has the aura of a great emperor."]
[You were born into a family that couldn't be considered wealthy but was not poor either, growing up normally.]
[Due to the mark on your right hand, you received a certain degree of attention from the moment you were born. The mark was seen as a sacred symbol, a special sign of the connection between gods and humans.]
[Your father was very satisfied with this and considered it a capital for showing off. In his free time, he liked to boast to his friends about you having the mark, believing you would have a promising future.]
[Even before growing up, your reputation had already surpassed your age.]
[The talent 'Tranquil Life (Purple)' had an impact. Inspired by a divine revelation, your father no longer liked to brag about you in front of others. The tranquility of daily life was preserved, making you breathe a sigh of relief.]
[At the age of 1, you had a healthy body, growing up without any illnesses or pains. There was no apparent difference between you and other children of your age, except for the mark on your hand and being a bit better-looking. External attention towards you decreased.]
[At the age of 2, you grew up healthy and safe. Due to the talent 'Orphan (Green),' your mother's health began to weaken, and you noticed it but were powerless to help.]
[At the age of 3, you grew up healthy and safe. In that year, a special guest visited your home—Alexandra and her husband Alexei.]
[Held in your father's arms, you curiously observed the two people. The gray-haired woman, now pregnant, chatted with your mother, occasionally smiling. The relationship seemed harmonious. Your mother, weaker than the previous year, had been saving energy for this meeting days in advance.]
[The talent 'Bathed in Spring Breeze (Blue)' quietly influenced the people around.]
[Set down by your father, Alexei was your uncle, a man in a neatly pressed military uniform. His face carried a gentle expression, and looking at you, he felt an inexplicable familiarity, liking you very much. He patted your head and took your father to another corner of the room for a chat, where you vaguely heard words like "godchild," feeling puzzled.]
[At the age of 4, you grew up healthy and safe.]
[That year, Alexandra gave birth to a girl named Bronya Zaychik. However, due to complications during childbirth, she passed away, leaving the newborn Bronya to be raised by Alexei alone.]
[In the same year, your mother did not survive the winter, leaving you without a mother. The burden of the family fell entirely on your father, who began to work overtime voluntarily, seeking a higher salary to support both of you.]
[At the age of 5, you grew up healthy and safe.]
[That year, your father started drinking. The calm and steady middle-aged man's face became wrinkled with more lines, and his smiles diminished. He started becoming irritable and easily angered.]
[At the age of 6, you grew up healthy and safe.]
[Your father lost his job due to policy adjustments. The factory he worked at faced layoffs, and he, unfortunately, got laid off. His face no longer held any smiles, replaced by a gloomy and aged expression.]
[After losing his wife, your father's temper became unpredictable. Staring at the photo of him and your mother, he would suddenly smash the glass in front of him. Listening to the sweet laughter of young couples outside, he would throw things around the room. Happiness seemed to have become a luxury, something that hurt when touched.]
[Despite all this, your father never abused you.]
[As a young child, you quietly hid behind the wall, eavesdropping on my movements in a place where he couldn't see, feeling complex emotions.]
[At the age of 7, you grew up healthy and safe.]
[After regaining Tai Xu Sword Qi, you re-cultivated your sword heart to 'Clear Mirror,' but there was still no breakthrough in 'Tai Xu.']
[Your father collapsed drunk on the roadside, dragged away by a bear.]
[You continued to be an orphan as usual.]
[At the age of 8, your home was invaded by a group of bandits.]
[Without much effort, you subdued them all. After they shot at you, you chose to cut off future troubles.]
[You set fire to your house, leaving the place where you had lived for a long time alone.]
[In the same year, you, a wandering child, were picked up by a kind-hearted man.]
[The man's name was Maxim, a mercenary businessman. You didn't resent this; on the contrary, you felt free. You believed you had finally returned to the rhythm of a peaceful life.]
[.....]
[At the age of 10, your life remained peaceful, at least that's what you thought.]
[After two years as a mercenary, you had already carved out your own territory in the industry. The tasks you undertook never failed, and your 100% success rate made your name resound throughout the mercenary world. The codename 'White Dove' became incredibly famous.]
[In the same year, Bronya's father Alexei was arrested for smuggling weapons and was incarcerated, leaving behind a 6-year-old girl to live alone.]
[At the age of 11, you had become a legend in the mercenary world, and no one dared to mess with you. Even though they knew you were just an 11-year-old kid, they wouldn't underestimate you anymore. After amassing enough wealth, you decisively chose to retire from the underworld, wanting to buy a small house and live a peaceful life. Maxim had no objections.]
[Upon hearing this news, the industry exploded, with many stating that White Dove's withdrawal from the mercenary world was the first thing they wouldn't believe. However, someone later countered, saying that the spokesperson who laughed the loudest at the time later... Well, that's another story.]
[In the same year, Alexei was assassinated in prison, and 7-year-old Bronya disappeared.]
[Also in the same year, on a certain early morning, someone knocked on your door...]
"Who is it?" Chase asked helplessly, putting down the untouched black bread in his hand and questioning the person at the door.
"It's me, Maxim."
The door opened, and before Maxim could answer, Chase suddenly noticed a gray figure. Lowering his head, he indeed saw a gray-haired duckling.
At this moment, Bronya seemed a bit shy, hiding behind Maxim. With gray eyes fixed on Chase, she appeared curious but also frightened.
Bronya: ( ? ? ? )
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