Chapter 116: Hyperbolic Time Chamber

Bronie was aware, and understood how difficult it was to access the Tree of Imaginary Numbers.

In the original work, Otto even encountered a bug in the Honkai. With the help of the Honkai, he gained access to the Imaginary Tree.

However, this was just an opportunity.

In the end, Otto exerted all his strength, slaughtered countless enemies in the imaginary space, and finally created a new timeline, a new possibility.

A brand new world where Kallen did not die, achieved only through the sacrifice of Otto and the power of a Herrscher of Binding like a bug.

The authority of binding might be closely related to the Imaginary Tree itself.

It's even more likely that it inherently contains imaginary rules, hence other powers being completely eliminated!

Similarly, Bronie knew this, so when searching for means of resurrection, aside from the power of the Cosmic Juggernaut and the Second Herrscher, Bronie proposed this idea.

The imaginary rule is a special rule that cannot be changed by anything external, like a password lock in a game. As long as you haven't found the password, you can't unlock this lock no matter what.

This is the iron rule set by the Tree of Imaginary Numbers.

Perhaps the Herrscher of Binding possesses such power, and only those with such power can have the opportunity to access the Imaginary Tree!

Of course, there's another even more important thing. Bronie has also mentioned to Mobius and Vill-V that through the power of the Herrscher of Binding, there may be hopes to open up a new Path on the Imaginary, and this Path could become the foundation for someone to become an Aeon.

Although Bronie didn't know if there was hope to become a god under Aha's gaze, she wasn't very clear about the benefits of becoming an Aeon.

From a human perspective, most Aeons seem quite restricted because they are bound to their Paths, making it difficult for them to do anything beyond their Paths.

Just like the Harmony Aeon wouldn't do what the Destruction Aeon would do.

Perhaps becoming a Aeon isn't as wonderful as one imagined?

Bronie wasn't sure, after all, different people have different standards. For Aeons, perhaps Paths isn't a schackle?

And the chance of becoming a Aeon isn't great either. Vill-V expressed that if one could become a god through this method, it would be a miracle even rarer than Elysia's birth.

If one truly becomes a god, wouldn't solving the Honkai be a piece of cake?

Squatting in the library, although Elysia was by her side, studying in general was a painful and tedious process.

Not enough brainpower?

Mobius could mix up regeants at any time, even making her memorize molecular formulas and concoct medicines herself!

Hungry or thirsty?

Elysia would bring delicious food, and if she asked with her chest exposed, Elysia would feed her spoonful by spoonful.

If tired, just close your eyes and lie down on the spot, the ground would automatically turn into a soft mattress, and the temperature around wouldn't be too hot or too cold.

After bathing every day, she would receive clothes designed by Miss Eden, brought to her by Elysia.

And so this heavenly life continued for almost a week, and during this week, in Bronie's perception, it felt like an entire year had passed.

Every time she looked up after reading dozens of books, only a few minutes had passed.

Bronie considered all this as the effect of the medication, perhaps she had really become smarter?

Finally, she got the chance to leave the library, but she still had to take the exam set by Vill-V, and she was threatened that if she couldn't pass, she would continue to be locked inside the library!

Of course, this time, the chance to leave the library was entirely because Su's condition seemed to have improved slightly, and the final experiment was about to take place.

That is, converting data memories into ether codes, and then transforming them into special imaginary energy, integrating them into Su's body.

This sounds as simple as putting an elephant into a refrigerator in three steps, but in reality, there are quite a few intricacies involved.

During this time, Bronie has been studying related knowledge.

That is, developing her own abilities, trying to touch the limits of that ability!

"Alright, your exam is considered passed, but your learning efficiency is a bit low. But I can't expect everyone to be as genius as us. Keep working hard in the future!"

Expert Vill-V tore up the exam paper into pieces, and the pieces fell to the ground, turning into data and dissipating into the Elysian Realm.

After hearing Vill-V's announcement, Bronie also breathed a sigh of relief.

"I always feel like I've been here for a year. I've read so many books, but only a few minutes have passed. Is that really reasonable?"

"Of course not. We just adjusted the internal operating speed of the Elysian Realm and used drugs to speed up the operation of your brain. Sorry for not telling you about this beforehand. Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures."

"It's kind of amazing."

Bronie didn't mind the increased efficiency in her studies, as she didn't feel any physical discomfort. Instead, it was quite strange spending so much time with Elysia.

"Eating, sleeping, I remember doing these only seven times, even bathing. It's really strange, could it be because of Elysia?"

"Elysia did adjust her own flow of time."

Vill-V's response surprised Bronie.

"A year?"

"Hah! Bronie, do you have any concept of the passage of time? Why don't you react at all? Could it be that the medication Mobius gave you also enhances attention? Or did studying make you dull?"

The great magician Vill-V couldn't hold back anymore. Although everyone felt that only seven days had passed, for Bronie, it was a whole year!

"Anger? Shock? Suspicion?"

"The Hyperbolic Time Chamber is something I've thought about a long time ago. If the learning efficiency can't keep up, then effort can make up for it. But I've never had the chance before, didn't expect to experience it this time. Honestly, it's quite interesting. But compared to the increase in learning efficiency and the acquisition of knowledge, your expression is more interesting."

"Huh?"

Vill-V was a bit puzzled.

"It's the look of disappointment! Hahaha, I've recorded it!"

"You!"

Vill-V never expected Bronie to react like this.

Is this trust?

Or is she just really slow?

But overall, Vill-V regretted not telling Bronie about this earlier.

Originally, she thought Bronie wouldn't be able to hold back. Who knew she would actually focus on studying, even to the point of neglecting sleep and food.

Geniuses have one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration, as they say.

And Bronie not only has that one percent inspiration, but she's also focusing on the ninety-nine percent of perspiration!

"Really, why do I feel like you're getting weirder and weirder? Is this the result of being watched by an Aeon?"

"Hah, Bronie really doesn't know anything!"

Bronie shook her head. Upon careful consideration of her experiences, it did seem a bit absurd.

Is it because of Aha?

[Aha is playing a pirated version of "Undertale," and Sans, the one on the Genocide Route, actually trapped Aha in that timeline! Aha was fooled! So, Aha is giving Bronie a small reward!]

Ah, this!

Bronie did indeed set up anti-piracy mechanisms in that game, especially when entering the Genocide Route. Playing wasn't a problem at first, but the difficulty increased towards the end, and players couldn't wait until Sans fell asleep.

However, it was just a simple and fun anti-piracy mechanism. It only required connecting to the internet to get a key to play easily, but Bronie hid the verification system for that key using hacking techniques.

Unexpectedly, Aha was playing a pirated version!

How should she put it?

Bronie couldn't do anything about it, so in front of Vill-V, she projected a new gaming console.

"Remember to connect to the internet. Here's the bank account and password for saving files... figure it out yourself."

[Aha received a gift from a believer! Aha feels very honored! Aha will play the game first, talk later!]

A crack appeared in space, and a hand like Conan's emerged, gently taking the gaming console and bank card from Bronie's hand, then disappearing.

Bronie's other hand rested on the panel. At the moment Aha appeared, Bronie projected various testing devices she had learned to use to examine Aha's arm and the world behind the spatial rift.

"High concentration of imaginary energy. This was expected. But the completely black substance is completely unidentifiable, and the space behind it, according to Schicksal's data, is most likely an imaginary space."

"It seems that Aeons are more active than we imagined. Or is this Aeon unique, unlike others who suddenly appear?" Vill-V jaw dropped at what happened, but she quickly recovered.

"In a sense, it does give me a better understanding of Aeon behavior. It seems we have a long way to go, and we need some rest. Are you ready for the next experiment? The passage of an Aeon won't stop us."

Vill-V's attitude towards Bronie began to subtly change.

If she told Mobius about this, Mobius would probably want to dissect Bronie inside and out.

There's no way around it. Bronie did indeed connect with an Aeon just now, although she didn't know what the future would hold, to some extent, it proved that Bronie's compatibility with Elation Aeon was higher than she had imagined.

Thinking?

Lifestyle?

Personal beliefs?

Vill-V suddenly thought of many possibilities, and perhaps Bronie's attitude towards the world really did attract The Elation?

"Let's conduct the experiment here."

Bronie didn't move a step further, but looked calmly at Vill-V and said so.

"Alright, I'll notify Mobius and Su. You'll handle the rest with the expert. This experiment is of great significance, and there may be even more new things waiting for us!"

Vill-V immediately understood Bronie's meaning.

Just now, the Aeon reached out, and although this space stabilized, it was definitely relatively weak compared to other places!

"White Mouse! I heard that an Aeon visited the Elysian Realm?"

Vill-V had just left for a short time when Mobius barged in.

It seems she's also curious about Aeons.

"This is observation data, as well as various energy characteristics and the recorded footage at the time. The Aeon can transmit some kind of power through its own Path. This may also be the reason why I didn't collapse in the accelerated world, although I'm not sure if this reason is true."

Then, Mobius was surprised at Bronie who immediately looked at the image projection and starting to collect blood samples in her body without a word.

Mobius was startled and rushed to help.

"Guinea pig, why are you acting so presumptuously?"

"I forgot to collect blood samples while studying. I might really be becoming a Pathstrider. I can't guarantee what kind of Path it is, but this is a good research opportunity, and I'm also trying to avoid being dissected directly!"

"Who said research must be destructive?"

Mobius was very annoyed. Normally, she didn't care about being slandered or rumored by others, but this time, what Bronie said really made Mobius feel wronged.

"I thought you didn't care about these rumors. I was just joking."

"Really, next time, next time I'll definitely put you on the operating table! Then don't cry and call for Elysia!"

"Then I'll dissolve your clothes and project a little skirt for you to wear!"

Damn it! Did Elysia tell this little brat something again?

This Elysia, why does she always tell Bronie about these things!?

Mobius was so angry she couldn't speak. She sat on her unmanned drone with her arms crossed, waiting for Su to arrive.

One by one, the Flamechasers arrived, and then Bronie directly contacted Otto and opened a video call.

"Next, we will conduct a preliminary exploration experiment in the imaginary space. Location: Elysian Realm, weak point left by The Elation's arrival, goal: contact the Tree of Imaginary Numbers, transcribe the ether information, trigger imaginary restructuring, and tamper with the information of the Imaginary Tree.

The experiment will begin the first contact attempt in one minute and thirty seconds."

[Otto, the original data has been transmitted to your side. In seven days, the equipment should be set up, right?]

"Of course, Bronie. Just trying to digest this stuff might take me some time. It seems time doesn't spare anyone. When novel knowledge comes to me, I always can't help but want to further verify it."

Otto temporarily ignored the so-called location of the Aeon's arrival and where this Elysian Realm was located.

Instead, he focused on the screen in front of him and the experimental site cleared out on the laboratory island, where a makeshift version of the Cosmic Juggernauts was parked.

"Alright, then let's start the experiment!"