The system handed me over to the state.

At first glance, Bronya knew this was a dormitory. She looked down at her hands, then turned to look out the window. For a moment, she felt a little dazed. Had the fusion been successful?

Bronya couldn't describe the feeling; it was strange, very... indescribable. She wasn't sure whether she had fulfilled Bronya's wish or Bronya had fulfilled hers.

He clenched his fist again. Just then, his phone, which had been lying to the side, rang. It was the phone he always used. After answering, Tong Xi's voice came through, "How do you feel? Isn't it a wonderful feeling that's hard to describe in words?"

Bronya was silent for a moment, then nodded. "It is indeed...a very strange feeling. What should I do next?"

Bronya was a little confused for a moment, wondering what she should do next.

"Wait a moment, the base has sent a car to pick you up. Remember, to the people at the base, this is just a routine physical examination. Only you, me, and Lin Yuxin know about this."

"How did Yuxin know?"

Bronya frowned slightly. At this moment, the system's voice became somewhat worried, "I was afraid that you would have psychological problems after the fusion, so I didn't modify her memories and told her the truth, hoping that it would be able to help you then."

"...Thank you, I'll wait here."

After ending the phone call, Bronya stood up and began to inspect the furnishings in the room. The furnishings in the dormitory were very simple and plain, with the main colors being light pink, purple, light blue, red, and white. Her desk and bed were mainly light blue and white, while the other three places were mainly white, purple, and red.

However... the white bed was made very neatly, and there was a light layer of dust on the table, which clearly indicated that it had not been used for a long time.

At this moment, the merged memories gradually took effect, and the owner of the bed was named... Seele? Seele Voller, what's going on?

Then, memories resurfaced layer by layer. There were four people in the dormitory, named Bronya Zaychek, Raiden Mei, Kiana Kaslana, and Seele Vollerai.

Bronya couldn't help but smile bitterly. Her feelings were a little complicated. She had never imagined that characters from the game would appear in reality, let alone that they would be her roommates. If she had known about the existence of Bronya and her three companions in this world before she was chosen as a contractor, how would she... no, how would all the players have reacted?

After a brief moment of reflection, Bronya opened her phone and looked through her contacts. The phone was the one the government had issued to her after she became a Contractor and it was encrypted. There were some familiar names in her contacts that also seemed strange to her. These people must have been Bronya's friends, relatives, or teachers.

She carefully recalled the memories in her mind. She had not contacted Bronya of this world before, partly because she thought it would be troublesome and might cause trouble. She didn't care about it herself, but it might have a great impact on Bronya.

Now that they are single, there is no longer any impact on them.

Bronya Zaychek's great-grandfather came from the once-great Soviet Union. After settling in China, he arranged for his daughter to marry a Chinese soldier. Unfortunately, this brave soldier died in a battle against the invasion. Then came her grandparents, her parents, and finally, her own birth.

Now, although his name still uses a foreign form, he is a true Chinese person, both internally and externally. He is currently studying at Kyoto 197 University, majoring in computer languages.

Her roommates are Raiden Mei from the Languages ​​Department, Kiana Kaslana from the Physical Education Department, and Seele Vollery, who recently dropped out of the academy.

She and Seele had a very good relationship, like sisters, and she was very sad to see Seele leave, but she didn't know exactly what Seele was doing.

Just then, the phone rang again. This time, it wasn't Tong Xi calling, but Lin Yuxin. "Hey! Bronya, we've driven to your school gate. Come out and meet us at the north gate."

"Okay, wait a minute."

After tidying up a bit and picking up her personal belongings, Bronya subconsciously unfolded her nanotech combat suit. The familiar texture enveloped her slender and full body. Bronya was stunned for a moment, then smiled. She hadn't expected Tong Xi to have kept this too, and the Herrscher core was still there, so there was no need to reactivate it. How thoughtful of her.

He then activated his optical stealth mode, jumped directly from the window of the 15th floor, and used Icarus in his mouth to glide down to the road below. After landing, he quickly headed towards the north gate of the school.

As the most comprehensive university in Kyoto, 197 Academy, while not being the top in the country in every subject, consistently ranks among the top 10 nationwide, making it a university often referred to as a miracle.

Bronya quickly arrived at the North Gate and immediately spotted the familiar vehicle. She approached, opened the door, and got in in one fluid motion. After deactivating her optical invisibility, she turned her head and saw Blackie's slightly dazed gaze. The next second, Blackie hugged Bronya tightly.

Bronya hugged Blackie back, patted her back, and said with a gentle smile, "Okay, okay, I was only gone for a little while, and you missed me that much!"

I'm worried about you!

Blackie released Bronya, "I'm afraid you won't remember me after we merge! I don't want to have to win you over all over again!"

"Pfft, who's the one trying to seduce whom here?!"

Bronya burst out laughing, and Hei hope immediately pouted, "Still laughing? Believe me or not, I'll forget you right now! Then you'll have to go to great lengths to chase after me!"

Hei hope slapped Bronya on the shoulder, and Bronya laughed and said, "It's okay, it's okay. If you want it this way, I'll cooperate with you. I'll pursue you again!"

His gaze toward Hei Xi was filled with doting affection and tenderness. Hei Xi's face flushed slightly. "Hmph... barely passable. Let's go back. By the way, after you merge, will you be living here permanently?"

"My advice is to drop out or take a leave of absence. There's no point in you continuing your studies; there's no point in staying at school."

Just then, Tong Xi's voice came from the front, and Bronya realized, "Oh, so Tong Xi is here too, and she's driving."

"Why do you seem to only just realize what I'm looking at?"

"I just realized that, but you're right. Going to school is no longer useful for me. But dropping out is out of the question; I can just take a leave of absence."

Q&A ②

Many people seem to have some questions about the new chapters, so I'll take this opportunity to answer a few more.

①: What does the fusion of the two ducks signify?

A: The protagonist, Duck, and Bronya fuse with the system's help. The simplest way to understand this is similar to the fusion of Archons in StarCraft 2. When two high-ranking Templars fuse, their souls, memories, and psionic energy become the new power of the fused Archon. After the fusion, the Archon's will is either dominated by one of them or controlled by both. A typical example is Orega, who fused with six other Dark Templars and used his own will to control the fused souls, memories, and even more powerful energy.

Therefore, the fusion of the protagonist duck and the Bronya was a fusion dominated by the protagonist duck's will. Of course, you can also see it as the protagonist duck suddenly transmigrating and becoming the Bronya, and the two's memories and souls merging.

After the fusion, since I haven't introduced the relevant plot of Spain, I'll briefly mention it here. I apologize to everyone, as it's my fault that the plot wasn't designed well. In China, Spain is an orphan, and the kind of orphan who studies on his own and gets into university. He can be considered a minor protagonist template. So, after the two Spains are merged...

The new Big Duck, guided by the will of the protagonist duck, inherits the protagonist duck's identity, power, status, family, friends, university student status, and so on.

I'm not sure if this is a problem for you guys. If it is, please let me know. If the reaction is strong, I will immediately modify and reset the existing plot (I do care about the book's success).

②: Does the merging of the two ducks involve a Minotaur storyline?

A: Well... I don't know how you guys understand this. This reader who messaged me first reminded me of something my editor once told me: when the protagonist's soul transmigrates into someone else's body and unites with the woman he likes, it's essentially like the original body has become a minotaur. The protagonist only has a soul, because he only has a soul and no body; his genetic material isn't his own.

I thought this was a bit far-fetched at the time, since it involves self-awareness. Unless there's a later scenario where the original soul suddenly expels the protagonist's soul, then calling him a minotaur... I still think it's a bit far-fetched.

③: The plot is illogical, bizarre, eerie, and toxic.

A: I admit that the first few chapters don't quite follow the typical novel formula, so I'll leave them there. Every time a reader complains, it serves as a reminder of this issue so I won't repeat it next time.

④: Why are you thinking about the new book on Genshin Impact?

A: Because... I've been thinking, what would it be like if the world of Genshin Impact were a little more cruel, and then combined with a death game? Would the protagonist still be able to connect with the characters in Genshin Impact? What would those monsters we easily slaughter be like? So I wanted to try writing it.

Chapter 150: The Sour Smell of Love

"Speaking of which... after a period of adjustment, I feel like I haven't actually changed at all. It feels like I've simply gained her memories and identity... and then you stepped in to adjust my parents' identities, and I don't feel anything."

During the examination, Bronya asked in confusion, "Tong Xi said that fusion would be a very strange feeling, but I can't feel anything strange about it."

Upon hearing Bronya's question, Tong Xi and Lin Yuxin exchanged a glance and whispered, "Should we tell her?"

"It's best to tell her that this was her own decision, and if you keep it from her, she'll find out sooner or later."

Lin Yuxin believes that the sooner something is said, the easier it is to resolve. If you keep it bottled up, hidden, or kept from the other party, the exposure of the matter may lead to even more tragic consequences.

Tong Xi pinched her chin. "That's true..."

What are you whispering about?

Bronya asked in confusion, and Tong Xi nodded, "I'm considering whether to tell you about this. You've noticed it yourself, you're exactly the same as before, right?"

"Aside from having more expressive facial expressions, I don't feel like there's been any change."

"That's because this fusion was led by your consciousness, and... after the other you understood the situation, she made a voluntary sacrifice, giving you everything she had to make you... more perfect. So, in your eyes, you just gained her memories, that feeling."

Bronya was stunned. "You mean... something like... a replacement?"

"Not entirely. If it were simply a replacement of your parents, they wouldn't belong to you anymore. She was an orphan who grew up in an orphanage called Ciola. Now do you understand?"

Bronya frowned. "You mean...?"

"All you need to know is that you are still you. There's no need to worry about whether you'll still be yourself after the fusion. You are you, and you've never changed. If you have to say, the only thing that has changed is the world around you."

"It's a bit convoluted... but I understand it a little... It means she voluntarily sacrificed her own consciousness, giving me everything she had, right?"

Tong Xi nodded, observing Bronya's expression as she continued, "She's a very optimistic girl, but she's been under too much pressure. When she learned who she was going to face, she thought that rather than the two of them merging fairly and creating a completely new consciousness, it would be better to make you even more perfect."

"In her eyes, you are like a more perfect and powerful version of herself, someone she has always admired. Under these circumstances, she chooses to give everything to fulfill herself, but she also leaves behind her own request, which is..."

"Stay alive!"

Bronya remained silent, and Lin Yuxin continued, "Because she grew up in an orphanage and was able to enter university smoothly thanks to the country's social welfare, she has always hoped to become someone who can repay the country she lives in. Therefore, Bronya's only wish is that you can take her place, live well, and fulfill your responsibilities."

"So in the end... this isn't Option Two, but Option Three?"

Tong Xi hesitated for a moment, then nodded solemnly, "Yes... I didn't expect her to make such a choice. As a system, any choice I make must be based on fairness. That's why when I proposed Option Two, I didn't say that the choice should be based on your consciousness. Because the system must uphold fairness and impartiality to everyone."

"However, it's different if she asks for it herself."

Tong Xi stepped forward, patted Bronya on the shoulder and said, "Keep up the good work. Your efforts are the greatest reward for her."

Bronya nodded, a slightly complicated feeling welling up inside her. Was she really... the person she had always dreamed of and longed for?

I never expected this....

.........

After the physical examination, Bronya walked out of the infirmary, and Lin Yuxin handed her a form. "Here, this is the application for leave of absence. Please fill it out. What do you plan to do next?"

Bronya took the application form, looked at Tong Xi, and asked, "What type of mission is the next one?"

"You haven't been released yet. The mission worlds for you are selected by the higher-ups and then assigned to us. To put it bluntly, our system's role is simply to issue missions and then send you there."

"So, let's wait a little longer. But according to past practice, the first mission after obtaining the Civilization Pack is usually themed around war."

"war?"

Bronya exclaimed in surprise, "If war is the theme... then there are so many possible worlds. In that case, she must be fully prepared."

"Yes, war. So you need to start preparing. And war... I don't know if it's a war on Earth or an interstellar war. Anyway, you need to be prepared. You have more than six months to prepare, which is plenty of time."

Bronya nodded. "But before that... I want to go home and visit."

She hadn't been home for a long time. Now that the fusion was complete, she could go back to see her parents without any psychological pressure. So Bronya looked at Black Seele beside her and asked, "Seele, do you want to come along too?"

"me?"

Hei hope asked in a low voice, and Bronya smiled and nodded, "Of course, we're partners. My parents are your parents too. Aren't you going back with me to meet our parents?"

Hei hope was somewhat tempted... Bronya said again, "Besides, you're my partner, and I don't want to go back and have my parents press me about when we're getting married and when we're having children."

Hei hope's face suddenly darkened. "So you're using me as a tool to avoid being pressured into marriage, my dear Bronya?"

Bronya's face stiffened. "No! How could you interpret it that way?! Is there anything wrong with bringing your girlfriend home to meet your parents? Absolutely not!"

"No...I...I...just..."

"I agree!"