The system handed me over to the state.

Li Lingyu immediately replied, "This experimental base is right next to the university. I know you're wondering. I'll go back and have the designer of this base shot fifty times over!"

Bronya was speechless. Even if it were to be located in the city, it should be underground. An underground experimental base would be much better than opening it right next to a university. The curiosity of those university students is endless. What if they sneak in and see classified information?

So, what were the people thinking when they set up this experimental base in the city? Most importantly, why did the higher-ups approve it, and why was it actually built? Something's not right, this is very wrong!

“I think it’s not enough to just get the designers involved; you also need to get the higher-ups involved.”

After realizing what was happening, Li Lingyu silently pushed up her glasses. "That makes sense!"

The helicopter landed on a nearby high-rise building. Bronya even glanced outside. Downtown? Wasn't this too conspicuous?

"Aren't we being too flashy?"

"Don't worry, this is a national industry, and it's related to research and the Air Force. Helicopters often come here as guests. Let's go down and take a car to the experimental base."

After going downstairs and getting into the car, Bronya felt a sense of helplessness. The hustle and bustle of the city, coupled with the nature of her destination, made her feel extremely surprised. Although it is said that "a minor hermit lives in the mountains, and a major hermit lives in the city", is it really reasonable for a secret weapons research center to be located in the city center?

"Speaking of which, what's this university called? Tsinghua University? Or Peking University?"

"Huaqing University is one of the most famous universities in China, and it's the university that you young people often mention when you joke around."

"If you're interested, how about we arrange for you to go in and study for a few days so you can experience the environment?"

Bronya quickly waved her hand, "No, let's forget it... I don't want to experience university again."

She will never forget the time she was tormented by her college graduation thesis and internship, so she doesn't want to experience it again.

"Minister, are these clothes...appropriate?"

Because the meeting had just ended and one thing after another was happening, Bronya and Lin Yuxin hadn't changed their clothes. Bronya was still wearing the same white top, light brown coat, black stockings, and high-heeled boots, while Lin Yuxin dressed like a pure and lovely girl next door.

Wearing a gold and green dress, white stockings, and flat shoes, Lin Yuxin felt that this outfit might not be very suitable for her.

"It's alright. Don't forget, I gave you both the freedom to dress as you see fit. I want you both to always appear in your most beautiful form, no matter where you are. If you wear uniforms, it will inevitably make you look a bit... too serious. Uniforms don't suit you!"

"There's...this kind of right?"

Bronya was deeply puzzled; how come she had never heard of it before?

Then Li Lingyu said with a smile, "I just made this up three days ago, and the higher-ups approved it!"

"........."

Chapter 40: Nervousness Turns Me into a Queen

"It really is... located right next to a university. Does this base receive curious explorations from university students every day?"

Bronya glanced at the heavily guarded base gate, which was patrolled by guards and equipped with various surveillance devices. Then she looked back at the gate of Tsinghua University on another street not far away.

Suddenly, a piercing alarm rang out in the distance. Bronya turned her head and looked at a red and white fire truck speeding out of another building behind her. "This... the fire department is here too?"

"Yes, the Kyoto Third Fire Brigade is also here. By the way, the local police station is also on this street, and the municipal government offices are also here, right across from the fire station."

Bronya was speechless. It turned out that this one street housed three important government departments—the fire department, the police station, and the city government—as well as a state secret research base and a state secret agency.

"Are there many fires in Kyoto lately?"

Just as the alarm rang, another one went off, and another fire truck sped off. Bronya asked, somewhat confused, and Lin Yuxin sighed helplessly, “People used to remember 119 as the fire emergency number, but now, 119 is the 24/7 disaster relief team. Not just for fires, but for any dangerous situation, you have to call the fire department to handle it. You could say that the fire department can now be added to the list of the most tiring and dangerous professions.”

Bronya's gaze followed the fire truck in the distance until it disappeared, then she turned her head and said, "Let's go inside. After today's mission is over, I'll be heading to the research institute."

Driving is not allowed inside the base, so Bronya, Li Lingyu, and Lin Yuxin had to proceed on foot. On the way, Bronya suddenly asked, "If... controlled nuclear fusion energy becomes widespread, what benefits would it bring to the fire department and the police?"

Li Lingyu was taken aback. "You mean... the benefits that major technological advancements in energy can bring to people's lives?"

"No, I just want to know what benefits it can bring to the fire department and the police. And didn't I give you the structure of the Titan armor? Could we develop an exoskeleton armor, or a powered armor, or... a combat mech specifically for the fire department and the police based on this?"

Bronya's thoughts began to wander. If firefighters and police officers could be equipped with full sets of police and firefighting powered armor, or even humanoid manipulators specifically designed for firefighting and police... then their safety should be greatly improved, and the efficiency of rescue operations could also be increased significantly.

Or, we could add a helicopter or a vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, like the ones in anime. With advancements in energy technology, that should be achievable, right?

Li Lingyu patted Bronya on the shoulder, "Don't worry, the country won't forget them. It's just that right now, we don't really have many things we can give them, so... we still need time to study them. Of course, if you go to another world, you might be able to bring back the technological achievements directly."

Bronya nodded. That's right. If things go smoothly in the world she's next mission, she can also bring back some civilian technologies as a goal.

After the energy system is upgraded, electricity prices will definitely plummet. Traditional power generation will be phased out, and new nuclear fusion power plants will become the most common and frequently used power plants in China.

Half an hour later, the three arrived at a training ground. A team was training there, just like the military training Bronya had seen before: obstacle courses, barbed wire crawling, weight training, and combat training. However, several silver-white, high-tech boxes nearby contained their destination.

Upon seeing the arrival of the three, the training captain immediately blew his whistle! Instantly, everyone put down what they were doing and assembled in a line within a few seconds.

"Report! Commander, the 3rd Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Regiment, 2nd Division of the Southern Military Region is fully assembled! Please give instructions."

Li Lingyu nodded and introduced with a smile: "This is Zhu Bang, the company commander of the third company. He is currently in charge of testing the shotguns."

Bronya nodded. Lin Yuxin picked up the box next to her, placed it on the table, opened it, and exclaimed in surprise, "The gun isn't assembled yet?"

Bronya looked into the eyes of the company commander in front of her. His eyes held only seriousness and solemnity, without any other chaotic emotions.

"Component?"

"Yes, they are all spare parts, weapons that were not assembled on-site."

Bronya turned around and came to the table. Li Lingyu smiled and said, "Let me introduce you. This is Bronya Zaychek, one of the designers of the blueprints for this weapon. She will be conducting the final test of this rifle this time."

"Yes, sir!"

Bronya stood in front of the table and glanced at it. Thanks to the efforts of the domestic designers, the shotguns had been successfully modified into weapons that could be assembled on the spot. This was slightly better than the Terran Empire, which would just pick them up and use them. The Terran Empire would replace the rifles when they broke. After all, what they lacked was always people, not weapons and equipment.

However, in China, there is no such habit of throwing things away when they break, so they are made into a system where multiple parts are assembled and the parts can be replaced directly when they break.

Bronya reached out, her hands moving in a blur as she picked up the parts in front of her. With a few clicks, a brand-new shotgun appeared in her hands. She checked the magazine, loaded the rounds, cocked the gun, and aimed in one fluid motion.

Zhu Bang's eyes flashed with surprise. He had thought the girl was just a pretty face, but he didn't expect her to be a hidden master. Her skill and standard posture showed that she had been trained.

With the gun lowered, he returned to Li Lingyu's side and said, "The inspection is complete, everything is normal. Shall we proceed with the live-fire test?"

Li Lingyu nodded. "Company Commander Zhu, you can begin your company's shooting test now."

"Yes, sir!"

Zhu Bang turned around and quickly began to arrange for his company to conduct tests. Bronya stood in front of the target, adjusting the scope and the attachments. In the game, Ghosts can fire psionic bullets wrapped in psionic energy. These bullets are extremely lethal and can even withstand the hard bone plates of Thunder Beasts. Of course, if you expect to kill a Thunder Beast with a single bullet, you're just wishful thinking.

I don't have psychic powers, but I can envelop and construct energy. I just don't know how its power compares to psychic power.

"Bronya, would you be interested in sparring with Company Commander Zhu?"

Bronya turned around, her expression indifferent and her face cold. Yuxin, who was next to her, nudged Bronya's arm. "Don't be so serious! Show some smiles."

Bronya shook her head. No, she was nervous... She always turned out like this when she was nervous, and there was nothing she could do about it.

Chapter 41: Undercurrents

The surge of feces

Zhu Bang had already assembled his shotgun, and the other soldiers, under the leadership of their respective captains, began orderly shooting training. Bronya could clearly see the hint of excitement on the faces of every soldier.

She suddenly remembered that saying... Treat this weapon like you would a lover.

Is the C-10 shotgun being made into a female character? If this were Chinese netizens, they definitely would have done something like that.

This excitement confirms the report from the meeting; it seems the C-10 is highly regarded by the experimental unit.

How do we compare them?

Bronya asked calmly, "We can compete, but don't be sad if you lose too badly."

"Let's have a shooting contest, one magazine, and see who scores the most, how about it?"

Bronya agreed to Jubon's suggestion. Seeing a hint of fighting spirit in his eyes, she realized he was frustrated by being stuck here for experimental training but unable to engage in actual combat.

After the two took their shooting positions, Zhu Bang was in a prone position, while Bronya was in a standing position.

Lin Yuxin, acting as the referee, gave the order after the two were ready: "Begin!"

In an instant, the two pulled the trigger and began to fire. A few seconds later, the magazine was empty. Bronya subconsciously reloaded, aimed again, then froze. Finally, she shook her head, put down her rifle, and said, "Not bad, that's my condition today."

As Lin Yuxin walked to the target and began recording her score, she became somewhat puzzled after seeing Bronya's target. Upon returning, she asked, "Bronya, why is there only one hole on your target?"

Zhu Bang was stunned, but Bronya calmly explained, "Because after the first bullet hit, all the other bullets passed through the same bullet hole."

"You can find the corresponding bullets behind the target; they're all together."

Zhu Bang fell silent, then finally scratched the back of his head sheepishly and said, "I lost, Ms. Bronya, you're really amazing."

Bronya nodded in acceptance of Zhu Bang's praise, "Let's continue the testing."

The test lasted a full day, during which the C-10 underwent various high-pressure tests, including not only high-intensity continuous firing and accuracy tests, but also performance tests under various environmental conditions such as high heat, extreme cold, vacuum weightlessness, and high-pressure deep-sea environments.

And the facts have proven that the Qiming Military Command is indeed trustworthy. No matter what extreme or special environment, the C-10 can operate perfectly.

Bronya rested here for the night before setting off the next day. Standing in front of the shooting range, she silently used her abilities to control the parts of the rifle, disassembling and reassembling them repeatedly.

Lin Yuxin, standing to the side, asked with some confusion, "So, instead of resting, what are you doing here?"

"To kill time and think about something."

Bronya stood beside Lin Yuxin, but Lin Yuxin suddenly felt that Bronya was somewhat unapproachable. It wasn't the kind of "keep away" feeling, but rather... a very queenly feeling.

"Could you... could you change your expression? The way you're acting right now, like a haughty empress, I'm even a little afraid to talk to you."

Bronya froze, the rifle parts in her hand disintegrated again, then returned to the box, which she then closed. "Empress? Me?"

Bronya blinked, pointed at herself and asked, "Yes, your performance today was like that of an aloof empress. You had a cold face, a strong aura, and spoke coldly and ruthlessly. I dare say that all of us noticed it, except for you."

Bronya crossed her arms. "I remember... who was it that told me to use this kind of force to bully her last time?"

"Hmm...who is it? A masochist?"

"..."

Refusing to admit it is one thing...

"Go to sleep. Tomorrow we'll be going to the research institute. We can't be as carefree there as we are here."

"I know, I know more rules than you do!"

.........

"Your Majesty, this is all the technology I have acquired on this trip."