The system handed me over to the state.

Bronya reluctantly pulled down her sun hat to cover her face, then tried to ignore the noise from the outside world and began to relax completely. Meanwhile, Black Seele and Seele finished applying sunscreen.

Since Seele was able to spot them, Black Seele naturally also noticed the presence of Bronya and the other two. However... Black Seele had long hair, and after growing out her hair, her appearance was slightly different from Seele's. If they were far apart, it would be difficult to spot her.

Therefore, when Hei hope made Seele lie down, he also made sure Seele covered her face with a sun hat and paid attention to her long purple hair.

Bronya neither spoke nor left, which meant she wanted to continue enjoying the sunshine but didn't want to be disturbed, so she chose to hide herself.

In this way, Bronya and her two companions were not discovered by the three main characters. Bronya was able to completely relax and enjoy the moment of comfort and relaxation. Moreover, it seemed that because the girls in the Honkai world were generally quite beautiful, Bronya and her companions were not harassed by any men.

This is also a good thing.

After enjoying the morning sunbathing, Bronya, Blackie, and the other two bought a pair of sunglasses each at a nearby shop. Wearing them, they walked on the beach, looking like three sisters from the underworld walking side by side. Bronya, at the very end, couldn't help but laugh.

"We look like gangsters, it's hilarious! Hahaha!"

Seele couldn't help but chuckle as well. "It is a bit... funny, but Bronya, why do you want to avoid them? Is there some kind of restriction that prevents the two versions of yourself from meeting or talking?"

Bronya shook her head. "No, I just don't want to cause myself any trouble. Right now, they seem to be living a good and happy life, but who knows what the future holds?"

"We only have a month-long vacation this time, so let's make the most of it and relax! After that, we'll have to go back to do what we need to do!"

After all, this time it was a rotation of rest. They were the first group. After the first group finished resting, it was Mo Si and Fu Hua's turn to rest, and then there was a third group, which was Dr. Yu Ji's group.

After the third batch of people finish their leave, they will truly begin a full-scale war against the Shadow Empire.

Back then, there were no holidays left for you to relax.

"Okay, there's still a month left. But what should we do in a month? Do you have a clear plan? You're not going to tell me you don't even know what we're going to do tomorrow?"

Bronya spread her hands. "I really didn't think of that, but my suggestion is that we continue sunbathing tomorrow, and then on the third day, we can go to some nearby attractions, how about that?"

"Mount Taixu?"

Hei hope suddenly said, and Bronya raised an eyebrow, "Some parts of Mount Taixu have indeed been landscaped, but are you sure? I have a feeling that I'll get a beating from Sister Fu Hua if I go there?"

Are you sure it wasn't you who beat her up?

Hei hope sighed. "Are you addicted to playing the weakling...?"

"It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter. What matters is what we eat now!"

Bronya immediately changed the subject, then quickly fixed her gaze on a seafood restaurant not far away. The seafood restaurant was both open-air and indoors, and many of the diners were wearing swimsuits. Clearly, it was a restaurant specifically open to beachgoers.

"How about we go eat seafood?"

"I'm fine! Hmm... I've heard that they have grilled seafood abroad, I'd like to try it."

"Raw grilled seafood?"

Bronya stared at Seele in surprise. Seele nodded and explained that grilled seafood is simply seafood that has been washed and partially cleaned before being placed directly on a grill.

Crabs, conch, sea cucumbers, and so on are all placed directly on top to grill, and you can slowly watch these seafoods being placed on top and gradually cooked.

After saying that, Seele noticed that Bronya's expression was slightly off, and blinked, "Is it... that you don't really like them?"

"No... Seele, don't you think it's a bit too... sinful? Or rather... too cruel to leave these foods on a barbecue grill and roast them alive?"

Surprisingly, Hei hope actually used the word "cruel." Even though her fighting style was always extremely cruel, she now felt that this food preparation method was...too cruel.

This surprised Bronya, while Seele thought for a moment and said, "It seems... a little. I just thought... the way that ivory clam was wriggling on it was funny, so I wanted to take a look."

Bronya patted Seele on the shoulder. "It's okay... If you're interested and want to try it, go ahead... But I still don't recommend you do it. It feels a bit... sinful."

Although Chinese cuisine sometimes involves steaming live seafood directly in a steamer, this method is especially common for crabs.

Moreover, many Chinese chefs don't like to talk about killing ingredients with others, because if they go into detail, people will say they are cruel and that they are killing, which will make them feel bad.

She knew that the cooking method that Xier had just mentioned was very rare in China, but very popular among some young people.

"Hmm... I understand, let's go in and take a look."

Seele thought about it for a moment. Watching ivory clams or other food being slowly roasted to death on the grill... it felt like she was slitting someone's throat and watching them slowly die from suffocation and bleeding, enjoying the way they died and their struggling expressions—it was a perverse feeling.

Upon thinking about this, Seele instantly lost all interest and didn't bring up the topic again after entering the seafood restaurant.

However, Bronya hadn't forgotten and specifically asked, only to be told by the shop assistant that they didn't have that cooking method. This relieved Seele; thankfully, they didn't...

Next came ordering the food. Bronya didn't like many kinds of seafood, or rather, she hadn't eaten much seafood herself. Looking at the many varieties on the menu, she found it difficult to choose. In the end, she could only let Seele and Black Seele choose first, while she looked around the restaurant.

The warm and soothing sea breeze caressed my skin. Looking at the sunlight outside the sunshade and the distant waves, this is what a beach should be like. It's so nice!

Chapter 299: Bronya won't let you get away again!

"Seafood really should be eaten fresh. This tastes really good, and it's not refrigerated, it's all fresh. It's just a pity that some items were pre-ordered."

Seele picked out the last piece of shellfish meat from her hand, put it in her mouth and ate it. While she was enjoying it, she also felt a little regretful. Although they had come for lunch and were relatively early, some of the seafood had already been reserved and the rest had been ordered. They hadn't been able to make it in time.

"It's a bit of a pity, it seems this place is still very popular."

Bronya looked around the shop and saw that there were still many tourists there. Some people stayed and played around, while others waited outside in the scorching sun for a seat to become available.

"It's probably a matter of the number of stores..."

Hei hope glanced at the prices on the menu, then recalled the scenes from their journey. "Along the way, we've seen all sorts of gift shops, swimwear shops, and snack shops, but we haven't seen any large stores like this."

"This is the only large restaurant we've seen so far, and the food supply is so good. Although the prices are a bit high, people who come here specifically for this restaurant are not poor."

"In other words, what we are enjoying here is everything that only the rich can enjoy."

As soon as Hei hope finished speaking, Bronya waved her hand and said helplessly, "Alright, is it that important? Just enjoy yourself when you should. You've saved so much money from your salary, can't you even indulge yourself a little? Do you expect me to keep saving?"

Or perhaps...

Bronya reached out and gently lifted Blackie's chin. "Have you already started preparing for your future daughter?"

Blackie's face suddenly turned red. She slapped Bronya's hand away, saying in embarrassment and indignation, "Don't you know where we are? Where are we? How can you do this to me? Do you want everyone here to know you're a lesbian?"

Hei hope lowered her voice and spoke very quickly, not wanting anyone nearby to hear. However, Bronya simply smiled and said, "I don't mind. Do you mind?"

"you...."

"And when did you become so shy? You used to be so assertive in public, you even wanted to strip me naked in the lobby and have a good time with me. How come you can't even handle such a simple position now?"

"you...."

Hei hope's face grew increasingly red, and at that moment, Xi'er immediately spoke up, "Um... I'll go pay!"

"Oh, don't worry, I'll go."

Bronya decisively stood up and pressed Seele back into her seat, then walked towards the cashier in the restaurant. Seele, now seated, let out a long sigh and looked at Black Seele beside her, whose face was still flushed, asking, "Black Seele, are you alright?"

"I'm fine... Thank you for your help... When did that guy become so shameless!"

Blackie angrily slammed her fist on the wooden chair next to her. Seele's smile was slightly awkward. She felt that it might not be that Bronya had become shameless, but rather that Blackie had become a little... shy. She still remembered Blackie's domineering and confident demeanor when they first met.

Compared to the shy Hei-hime from just now, there's a huge difference.

Meanwhile, Bronya, who was paying, pretended to take out her phone, which had transformed from a terminal, from behind her back. After paying, she was about to leave when someone suddenly called out to her.

"Bronya, is that you?"

Bronya turned her head but didn't see anyone. Just as she was feeling confused, she felt a pat on her waist. She looked down and saw Spain standing in front of her with a blank expression.

Bronya blinked her eyes, which were hidden behind sunglasses, and leaned down to say, "Little sister, are you lost? My name isn't Bronya!"

"Impossible! Bronya wouldn't mistake someone for someone else, and the voice is exactly the same as Bronya's. Don't think that just because you're wearing sunglasses, Bronya won't recognize you!"

However, the Bronya in front of her spoke with unwavering conviction, insisting it must be Bronya. Bronya was slightly exasperated. This child... really had her etched into her memory. She recognized her at a glance. Was it because of her hairstyle and hair color? Or her figure? That seemed unlikely. There were many women with similar figures to hers; she shouldn't be so easily recognized.

"Hmph, Bronya, you can't find a rebuttal now, can you?"

Just as Bronya was smugly reaching out and tiptoeing to take off Bronya's sunglasses, Bronya suddenly pointed behind her and exclaimed, "Ah! It's King Houmu!"

"what?"

Bronya's attention was instantly diverted, and she subconsciously turned around to look behind her. However, by the time Bronya quickly realized what was happening and looked back, Bronya had already disappeared.

Bronya looked around in confusion, then stomped her foot angrily, "Damn it... Bronya got away. This can't happen again."

Just then, Kiana's voice called out from afar. Bronya knew that it was because of his disappearance that Kiana and Mei had summoned him to look for him.

"I won't let you get away next time."

Bronya muttered to herself, turned around and left the restaurant to meet Kiana and the other two outside. Bronya, sitting in the corner of the restaurant, said with some helplessness, "I feel like I have a special connection with the three of them. I can run into them no matter where I am."

"I know that Changkong City is relatively close to the Far East Branch, but... to encounter something with such a low probability as this, I really don't know what to say."

Bronya patted her head helplessly, while Seele asked in confusion, "Why are you avoiding those three, Bronya?"

"They probably didn't want to get into trouble. Besides, contacting them would be like contacting the Archbishop of Destiny, Otto Apocalypse, in this world. That guy... isn't as gentle and approachable as the Otto in our world."

She was initially quite surprised by the huge personality differences between the two Ottos from different worlds, but she's gotten used to it now. She's just here for a vacation, and after a month, she'll go about her business as usual. It's that simple.

"Eh... is Mr. Otto from this world... very different from those from our world?"

Hei hope nodded. "How should I put it... Otto of this world, schemer, villain, bad guy, the ultimate evil BOSS who destroys the world, an indestructible evil spirit—these are all titles he has ever held."

Seele's expression turned strange. "This difference is too big! It's like two completely different extremes!"

Chapter 300: Otto! I'm here to negotiate!

"That's right, so Seele, you must stay far away from Otto in this world in the future. If he directly attacks you, then it's okay, we still have a chance to escape smoothly, or kill his clone and run away. But if this guy comes up and tries to negotiate with you."

"Believe me, I'd rather negotiate with Dormammu than with Otto."

The metaphor is quite vivid, meaning that Bronya would rather endure being killed by Dormammu multiple times than engage in what seems like an easier verbal negotiation.

This single analogy was enough for Seele to understand just how dangerous Otto was.

After resting for a while, the three left the restaurant and continued strolling on the beach. This time, Bronya was more careful and quietly activated a special invisibility device next to them.

As expected, they ran into Kiana and her two companions on the way. Bronya was very glad that her choice was correct, otherwise... something bad might have happened.

That night, Bronya and her two companions remained by the sea. Instead, they found a rock nearby and sat down, gazing at the bright moon in the sky and the shimmering waves below. "What do you think? Should we just take out Otto in this world?" Bronya asked.

Both Seele and Black Seele seemed surprised when Bronya suddenly brought up this question. Seele was puzzled, while Black Seele was confused. "What's the point? Does getting rid of Otto mean those tragedies won't happen?"

"At least most of the tragedies should not happen. What I fear more is that I eliminated Otto, but not completely, so that he can still hide in the shadows, like a viper watching everyone in the outside world."