The system handed me over to the state.

"Oh? But as far as I know, there's a rumor... that Alahato Corporation is developing... virtual reality technology?"

The moment this question was raised, even the live stream chat paused briefly, followed by a deluge of question marks, doubts, and outright statements declaring it impossible.

You know, miHoYo next door just started investing in brain-computer interface research and development! And you're jumping straight to virtual reality technology! Are you kidding me?!

Chapter 155: The Predetermined Trajectory

However, Bronya's next words were like a depth charge.

"That's right. We have indeed started research and development on virtual reality technology a long time ago. If nothing unexpected happens, we may be able to see the first finished virtual world within a year."

In an instant, the viewers in the live stream went crazy! It's actually real? No! Could it be that Alahato Corporation is just bluffing, saying they're researching virtual reality technology but actually not doing any research at all, or even having built any projects?

When asked this question, Mango glanced at the comments on the side screen out of the corner of her eye and chuckled to herself, thinking to herself that she had the exact same thoughts as them back then.

Moreover, her reaction at the time was much greater than that of the audience.

Of course, it wasn't just the ordinary viewers; Dawei and others who were watching the live broadcast together in front of the projector were also completely shocked.

It's worth noting that the brain-computer interface research studio, supported by miHoYo, has been progressing very slowly. And now, Alahato has actually started developing virtual reality devices?

Once this is available, who would still want to use a brain-computer interface? Brain-computer interface devices require creating an interface in your own brain, and there's always the risk of causing problems. But virtual reality devices, like virtual reality headsets in anime, don't have these side effects at all.

Therefore, comparing the two, it becomes clear which moment to choose.

"Brother Dawei, if we let Alahato continue his research... our brain-computer interface lab... will be impacted to some extent..."

Dawei scratched his head in exasperation. When he learned that the president of Alahato was actually a young and beautiful girl named Bronya, he was completely stunned. How could someone so young, not even 25 years old, become the president of a state-owned enterprise?

What does this mean? A genius? No, "genius" is not enough to describe her; she's probably some kind of reborn person, transmigrator, or reincarnated being...

But he knew very well that this was impossible; it was just an excuse to make himself feel at ease.

"Let's keep watching... It's better to believe in these things than not to believe they're true..."

"Brother Dawei, if we were to collaborate with them in the past... is it possible for us to conduct joint research together?"

One employee tentatively asked, "I think that miHoYo might be able to provide funding and have a brain-computer interface lab to conduct joint research. If it's true, they might even be able to make a profit!"

"No rush, no rush... Let's take a look first, let's see first before we talk about it."

At this moment, Dawei was scratching his head, and the employees below were seeing him in such a troubled state for the first time. It seems that this news has had a huge impact on miHoYo... no, on the entire gaming industry.

The emergence of virtual reality games, in a sense, means that traditional video games are doomed to be eliminated! Perhaps they can survive for a while longer, but as virtual reality games develop, at that time... traditional video games will really only be left as collectibles and commemorative items.

"Brother Dawei! Something's happened, Brother Dawei!"

Just then, Dawei's female secretary rushed in. Dawei gasped in shock. "No way! All these shocking things are happening at once today!"

"Calm down, calm down, what happened?"

Dawei tried to calm his secretary down, but she shoved the tablet into his arms and shouted, "Something terrible has happened! Our company's shares are being acquired! We only have less than 60% left, and if this continues, the company's ownership will change hands!"

Dawei was completely dumbfounded and asked blankly, "Have you...found out who it is?"

"Alahato!"

.............

"So, Miss Bronya, everyone is very skeptical about the existence of virtual reality technology. After all, such technology is far too impactful for our generation. Do you have any technology that can serve as evidence?"

"Sorry, no."

Bronya's answer stunned Mango. She subconsciously looked at the answer sheet in her hand. This was... a little different from the planned trajectory!

"Um...you mean...there isn't one?"

"Yes, no. First, virtual reality technology is currently under research that is kept strictly confidential for certain reasons. Second, this technology can only be either successful or unsuccessful. If it succeeds, the consciousness of a living being can enter the virtual world; if it fails, there will be no finished product to be produced."

Therefore, there are no finished virtual reality technologies available at any stage, and even if we did manage to release one...

Bronya suddenly fell silent. After a brief moment of thought, she sighed, "Well, the audience is right. We really should produce some finished products."

After saying that, Icarus clapped his hands, and floated to Bronya's side, appearing in front of them. A blue virtual beam of light gradually revealed a strange mechanical structure in front of Bronya.

Holy crap! What is this? Is it 3D printing technology?

Nanotechnology! It's nanotechnology! It's absolutely nanotechnology!

"This is a mind conversion machine, an indispensable part of virtual reality technology. It can convert the electrical signals of a person's brain, which we commonly call thoughts and ideas, into numbers or codes and transmit them into the machine."

"Next, please put on your helmet."

Mango put on the helmet with some skepticism. This... this isn't part of the pre-arranged process, won't something happen?

Seeing Mango's hesitant expression, Bronya simply smiled and said, "Take it with you. Nothing will happen, I promise."

Mango nodded and put on the helmet in front of her, which had a large number of wires. The helmet was a wraparound style, covering Mango's head all the way up to her neck, leaving only her face exposed.

The machine started up, and the screen in front of him suddenly lit up. Mango also heard the buzzing sound of the helmet he was wearing. "Next, you can imagine some things, such as... describing a specific food, person, or object in your mind, etc."

Mango pondered for a moment, then closed her eyes and thought carefully. Meanwhile, a slight change began to appear on the machine's screen. A ray of light suddenly appeared in the originally dark screen, a pale pink light. The light gradually took shape, condensed, and began to show other colors, finally turning into a pink and white Lolita dress.

"Very good. You can try to imagine a person or an animal. Rest assured, these products created by your mind will not have their own artificial intelligence."

Human or animal... Mango's a little nervous, let's give it a try!

Chapter 156: Brother Dawei: I'm too weak...

Slightly nervous, Mango began to construct something more complex. It was clear that the colors and hues in the black image were very chaotic, and in the end, it only formed a blurry, strange thing. Mango looked at the thing she had constructed through thinking. She had clearly imagined a beautiful girl, so why did it turn out to be such a blob?

Bronya chuckled and said, "That's normal. After all, this is just the first phase of the experimental product. It needs to be improved. Also, you must have encountered some interference when you were conceiving the idea, which is why your product is acting strangely."

"So don't be discouraged, there will be better products in the future."

After the employees removed the machines in front of them, and the live stream concluded with the employees sharing their thoughts and prospects based on the answers on the answer sheets, the live stream was considered over.

Although the live stream was short, the information it revealed was already incredibly shocking to everyone.

Virtual reality technology... something countless gamers have been dreaming of, originally hailed as an impossible product for this generation, has truly appeared before them. Although it is not yet complete, virtual reality technology is really not far away for them anymore.

After the live stream ended, Hei hope grabbed Bronya and pulled her away from the live stream room. Bronya only had time to leave a quick message saying that she would handle it herself before leaving with Hei hope.

On the way, Bronya still had a smile on her face. "What? Are you jealous?"

"So you're jealous? What's wrong? Don't participate in these kinds of live streams anymore! It's pointless and a waste of time, and... is it really okay for you to expose your combat uniform like that?"

Bronya thought for a moment, "Actually... it's not a big problem... after all, this live stream was something I discussed with my superiors. As for being jealous... there's really no need for that! Would you be jealous of a bunch of otaku?"

Hei Xi raised an eyebrow slightly. "If I remember correctly, I should also belong to the group of otaku you mentioned, right? Are you... talking about me?"

Bronya's expression instantly turned incredibly awkward. Her lips twitched slightly as she frantically tried to figure out how to salvage her image in front of Blackie. But the next moment, Blackie turned around, her expression brightening with pleasure. "Hmph, I'll let you off this time, but... come over tonight. Don't make me... go there by myself!"

Black Seele gently pressed her right hand against her red lips, revealing a mysterious smile, and said, Bronya immediately showed an expression of exhaustion... It must be such a painful thing that a fully evolved Herrscher of Reason is physically weaker than Seele, who is not a Herrscher.

"Could you... be a little quieter tonight...?"

"Oh? That depends on Seele's interest, dear Bronya... Sister~~ Seele is waiting for you!"

Blackie disappeared into the shadows. Bronya stood in the corridor, sighed, and rubbed her forehead. "This is it. Looks like I won't be getting a good night's sleep tonight."

During this period, including the time she spent visiting her parents, her relationship with Blackie progressed rapidly. Now, the two of them were spending more and more enjoyable time together at night, but Bronya's stamina was clearly not keeping up with Blackie's progress.

No, if this continues, I'll be completely dominated by Hei hope. Then she won't be able to decide what positions we use at night. I have to find a way to change this! Yes! I must!

After returning to the company to finish the remaining tasks, Bronya was about to leave when she suddenly received a call from Brother Dawei.

With a slight smirk and an air of anticipation, she answered the phone, "Hello, this is Bronya. What's up?"

“Miss Bronya... I feel we can have a deeper collaboration. Why... do you want to do this?”

"Oh? Why would you do that?"

Bronya asked the question knowingly, her tone tinged with doubt, her act perfectly executed. Dawei's voice grew increasingly agitated, "Wasn't this your order? Your Alahato Corporation has begun acquiring shares in my MiHoYo, and it's already reached 45%!"

"We are willing to engage in deeper cooperation with you, but not..."

"300 million."

Dawei was stunned. Bronya continued, "Aren't you very curious about the research on virtual reality technology? Well, let me tell you the truth: the country has decided to invest a total of 300 billion yuan in this research field."

"If we can develop the solution before the 300 billion mark, the remaining money can be used as funding for further development, and a portion can be used as bonuses for all participants."

"You miHoYo are very lucky. Genshin Impact was chosen as the first application of virtual reality technology in China. However, the authorities do not allow a capital company to participate in such a confidential research project."

"This...I...."

Brother Dawei really didn't know what to say. His hands and legs were trembling violently. The secret arts and employees next to him were puzzled by Brother Dawei's trembling posture. What was going on?

"And now... you've heard it, you have no choice."

"We will complete the acquisition of all shares of miHoYo within the next month, including your own. You can complain, you can protest, you can even use public opinion to oppose this acquisition, but... you will bear the consequences."

After saying that, Bronya hung up the phone decisively. "A capital company, is it? I'll show you just how weak a capital company is in the face of the power of the state apparatus."

Meanwhile, on the other side, Dawei collapsed to the ground, muttering, "It's over...it's all over..."

After finishing her business at the company, Bronya drove away. Next, she needed to return to the research institute to handle matters at the residence.

What Bronya didn't know was that this live stream not only surprised the viewers, but also her two roommates.

"Mei... what do you think about this? Is that... really Bronya?"

Kiana, having watched the live stream again, turned to Mei in confusion. Mei shook her head, indicating she didn't know. "I...don't know. Bronya has never said she has such an identity...and she's never acted like a big boss of a company. Besides...Bronya is only 20 years old, how could she...be a boss at 20?"

"But... if they share the same name, they look too alike, don't they? Could it be that someone deliberately got plastic surgery to look like Bronya?"

Kiana was very confused, and Mei didn't know how to explain it either. She could only say that they would only know when Bronya returned.

Chapter 157: Desire is endless

"Honkai energy is surging... Is there a detailed description?"

Bronya stood in the middle of the shelter. Although the living environment here was relatively quiet, with the supply of various materials, the survivors from another continent had no problems living.

Of course, not everyone recognized Bronya, but some of the retired Valkyries who did were happy to greet her. The survivors here also recognized the researchers accompanying Bronya.