The system handed me over to the state.

"Model!"

Bronya insisted, and the engineering magnate's expression turned extremely ugly. Bronya looked at Lao Yu's dejected expression and, thinking of the airspace threats from the United States and Area 11, decisively said, "Leave it to me!"

Everyone looked up, their gazes fixed on Bronya. "Leave the materials to me. I'll try to find metal materials that can support the strength of the fighter jet for this mission."

"However, you need to streamline the design. The transformation transmission device is too difficult for us who don't have the materials, so let's simplify it into an air-to-air fighter. Besides, after removing the transformation device, you'll have more space to place a powerful engine, won't you?"

Bronya's words were echoed by the engineering experts. Humanity already faces numerous difficulties in venturing into space, and to think that it could directly create a fighter jet capable of flying both in the atmosphere and in space is indeed wishful thinking.

Bronya looked at the enormous, life-size model of the Viking fighter in front of her and sighed... "The material problem can only be solved through the system. I hope this mission will get me the materials I need."

Chapter 12: The Contractor's Stance

It has to be said that Bronya miscalculated this time. She was too excited and handed over the blueprints of the Viking fighter to the country. However, given the country's current industrial level, all that could be built was a large 1:1 mechanical model.

The most important issue is the materials.

According to the markings on the design drawings, the aerospace alloys currently available in China are simply not strong enough to withstand the deformation and flight speed of the Viking fighter jet, so... this matter can only be put on hold for the time being.

The good news is that the research on controlled nuclear fusion technology by energy professionals is progressing very smoothly. The relevant design drawings have been completed. If all goes well, with the full support of the country, the first controlled nuclear fusion reactor in China will be ready for production in three months.

The production of the C-10 shotgun also went very smoothly. Although there were some minor issues with the materials, by slightly reducing its performance and strength, it became a weapon that could be used as a sniper rifle, an assault rifle, an anti-armor rifle, and a whole host of attachments, such as grenades, EMP grenades, and even the traditional bayonet.

In response, Bronya said that the system should just give her a C-14 electromagnetic rifle instead of the traditional one that the country has always cherished, as she felt it was strange to have a bayonet on this shotgun.

According to Lao Yu, the plan is to showcase this weapon at this year's military parade, seven months from now.

Three days later, Bronya, who had re-entered the system space using the experimental device, met the system again, that blond, handsome man. Upon meeting, Bronya went straight to the point: "Let me ask you a question. Were you the one who orchestrated the contractors in Area 11 and the United States?"

The blond man shook his head. "No, I am a system that abides by the spirit of contracts. Since I have signed a contract with your country, I will not cooperate with other countries behind the scenes. That's what other systems do. It's equivalent to competition within our system."

"And what you need to do is very simple. Starting with this mission, I will increase the difficulty of the missions for you. Random and unexpected missions will still be retained, but you will have a main mission."

"Regarding the reward, I'll increase it and offer you a choice of three... What's wrong?"

Bronya shook her head. "I don't want to choose one of the three. This mission should give me materials that can replace next-generation steel, and they must be synthesizable on Earth. Also, give me 100 sets of the processing machine tools."

The system remained silent... looking at Bronya with a reproachful gaze, "Are you... robbing me?"

"Then I'm leaving now. You can't stop me. I'll just go on strike and make you die from the infighting within the system!"

Bronya's thinking was clear: if you don't give me what I need, I won't cooperate with you. A contractor? So what if we sign a contract? She represents the nation in cooperating with the system, not the system in cooperating with the nation.

If you get the force field wrong, you won't even know it's being exploited by the system.

"You...you Chinese are really troublesome, 50 sets!"

"100!"

"60!"

"100!"

"75!"

"100! No bargaining!"

"...Fine! I admit it...I do have materials that can replace next-generation steel, and they can be mass-produced inside the Earth. That's simple, but I can only provide a maximum of 50 sets of processing machines at a time!"

"Then let's pay in installments!"

"..."

The system felt like it had landed a little devil... no, a little devil plus a big devil, but considering that the country behind Bronya was not one to be trifled with, and that it really needed Bronya and the country behind her, after much deliberation, the system gritted its teeth and agreed, "Fine! 100 sets it is, but your mission difficulty will increase. The energy I can obtain is related to your mission. If the mission difficulty is low and the reward is too high, I can't do it!"

"Deal made, pleasant cooperation, Mr. System."

Bronya stretched out her hand, and the system gritted its teeth, glaring fiercely at Bronya. "You guys are ruthless! Now go. This time your mission is still in the world of Honkai Impact 3. Your mission is very simple. Didn't you want to enter the Paradise of the Past? Real difficulty 140, clear it with five sets of Valkyrie armor!"

Bronya lowered her head in thought. A real difficulty level of 140... it's quite easy in the game, it just requires some grinding, and takes a bit of time, but in reality...

Bronya thought of Show Lo, who made her want to vomit, and the medaka tree...

However, the current rewards are actually proposed by the country after comprehensive consideration from all aspects, and with the addition of rewards for emergency missions, they should be sufficient.

So Bronya nodded. "No problem."

"Tsk... I even prepared a gift for you in advance, and now it seems... what are you doing?"

Bronya stared at the system in front of her. The two remained locked in a stalemate for a long time before the system finally sighed, "Fine, fine... Here you go. Get ready and set off."

The system's gift was just a piece of candy, without any detailed explanation, and it simply sent Bronya on her way. When she came to her senses, Bronya was already in the room.

Looking at the candy in her hand, Bronya didn't eat it directly. Instead, she put it in a small box and left the room. Next, she headed to the headquarters of the World Serpent.

...........

"Good afternoon, Herrscher. I never expected you to actually find this place. It's truly an eye-opener."

Bronya stared at the gray snake before her without speaking. The Heavy Bunny transformed back into its original form from the motorcycle and floated behind Bronya. "Where's Kevin?"

"Yes, Your Majesty, the Lord is already waiting for you. Please come with me."

Bronya turned her head, and the heavily armored bunny behind her reached out its mechanical hand and ruffled Bronya's head. To be honest, she felt that her relationship with the bunny was more like that of a father and daughter. What was this feeling of doting on her daughter and ruffling her head?

Following the gray snake into the World Serpent's headquarters, Bronya walked through dark passages, occasionally seeing passages leading to other places, but most of the place was dark in color. Finally, in a large hall, Bronya saw the man.

Kevin Dong, the former Epoch Fusion Warrior bearing the title of savior... oops! Kevin!

Bronya, whose thoughts had been adrift, quickly corrected herself and walked up to Kevin, saying, "I'm here."

"...A Herrscher of Reason from the future?"

"In a sense, it is indeed in the future. My goal is simple: I want to enter the Pure Land of the Past, where there are some things I need. As for the reward... you can assign me any task you want before I achieve my goal, but whether I accept it or not is my freedom."

Bronya acted very assertively, while Kevin remained cold and expressionless. He simply stood up and walked up to Bronya, staring at her with his icy blue eyes. Bronya returned the gaze with her equally indifferent blue eyes.

The standoff between the two lasted for several tens of minutes before Kevin turned away and said, "Come with me."

Chapter 13: The Forgotten City

The two did not speak at all along the way. Unlike Mei, who was full of doubts and confusion about everything when she arrived, Bronya's understanding of Paradise was much better than Mei's. As for what she wanted to know, she could learn it by talking to the heroes herself.

"This is it. You can handle the rest yourself."

After saying that, Kevin left. Bronya watched Kevin's departing figure. At this time, Kevin should still be trapped in the Sea of ​​Quanta. So who is this Kevin now? Is he using a Soul Steel body like Otto? It seems there's no mention of him in the game.

However... it won't affect her much. Kiana and her trio have only just joined St. Freya Academy, and there's still some time before the Honkai Impact 3rd storyline officially begins. She can do whatever she wants.

Opening the door, Bronya found herself in a bright, spacious hall. The hall was no different from the one in the game interface. To the left was a lounge where the Memoriac Vessels were stored, as well as a small bar. To the right was an intelligence room with enhanced armor and some special effects.

Of course, this is just Bronny's own opinion; in reality, how these things will manifest themselves remains to be seen.

When Bronya entered, there was no one there. There was no welcome from Alicia, nor any other heroes. It was empty, without a single person. It seemed that her sudden arrival had caught these heroes somewhat off guard. Were they unaware of her arrival, or... had they not yet decided whether to come out?

Upon reaching the launch platform in the center of the hall, Bronya blinked. There really were four difficulty levels. Was this a game replicating reality, or was reality being influenced by the game?

Just to be on the safe side, she adjusted the difficulty to hard. She had never had an accurate assessment of her own abilities, so she needed to test her strength first to see where she was at.

With a slight sense of spatial distortion, Bronya opened her eyes again and found herself in a vast, suspended complex of buildings.

The Forgotten City... Bronya looked around. According to the rules of the game, it was time to choose her first imprint from Alicia, but... there was no one there.

"It seems I've been forgotten..."

Bronya complained, and the little rabbit raised its hand, wanting to continue comforting Bronya, but Bronya reached out and blocked the little rabbit's hand, saying, "I'm not a child anymore, don't keep touching my head."

So the bunny stretched out her palm, and Bronya naturally sat on the bunny's large palm, letting the bunny carry her back and forth through this forgotten city.

Not to mention Alicia's figure, she couldn't even see the spatial door leading to the next level.

Just then, a group of Honkai Beasts suddenly appeared beside her, surrounding Bronya completely.

"Is this considered too late?"

The Heavy Bunny immediately deployed its azure shield. Bronya stretched her shoulders slightly. "Let's stretch a bit!"

Two submachine guns appeared in his hands. The bullets fired by these submachine guns were all made of Honkai energy, so their power far exceeded that of ordinary modern weapons.

The moment the Honkai Beasts appeared, they swarmed towards Bronya. The Heavy Bunny raised its arms high, and a bright blue shield formed in front of it. Bronya calmly raised her dual pistols and began firing. The bullets made of Honkai energy easily pierced through the bodies of the Honkai Beasts in front of her, and they were all eliminated in just one round of fire.

Immediately afterwards, another wave of assassins appeared out of nowhere in this area. Unlike the assassins Bronya remembered, they looked like... Valkyries infected by Honkai.

In other words... these could very well be the warriors from the previous civilization era who were corrupted?

In addition to melee knives, many of these assassins also wielded modern firearms. After being corrupted by Honkai energy, purple patterns spread across their weapons.

Heavy Bunny immediately wrapped one arm around Bronya's waist, protecting her in front of its other arm, while the cannons on its shoulders instantly charged.

Boom!

A massive explosion echoed through the silent city. As the aftershocks and ashes subsided, the assassins vanished. Bronya's voice carried a hint of complaint, "I can handle this."

Then the little rabbit patted my head again...

"Oh my! I never expected that a Herrscher would appear in this paradise. It's truly astonishing! Hello, little Herrscher sister."

A lively and cheerful voice rang in my ears. I turned my head and saw that pink and white figure. Alicia, is she only coming out now?

"Were you late, or were you scared?"

"Oh? How could I be afraid? I just wanted to observe a bit more. After all... you're the first Herrscher to arrive in Paradise. I bet everyone else will be very surprised to see you."

Alicia walked up to Bronya and looked at her with curiosity. In response, Heavy Bunny glanced at Bronya, as if to say, "Is this woman safe?"

Bronya nodded slightly and extended her hand, saying, "Imprint."

"Oh dear! Why are you in such a hurry? Can't you chat with me a bit more? I haven't talked to an interesting person in ages. Or... have you caught Kevin's coldness too?"

"Engraving."

"Ugh... How annoying! A cold-hearted child like you is the most boring. Or are all the Herrschers of Reason this boring?"

"Now engrave my mark, and I'll give you a gift afterward."

Bronya immediately started tempting her with benefits, and Alicia's interest was piqued when she heard that Bronya was going to give her a gift. "Really? You... are giving me a gift? But my sister prefers voluptuous women..."

"A testament to friendship is not a declaration of love."

Bronya was speechless, and her timely interruption made Alicia's expression turn somewhat depressed. "Alright, alright, you win. Here, three seals, you can choose one."