"Firstly, the island we're heading to has an ample supply of goods. Including all of us, and even acquaintances, there's enough emergency food to last everyone for almost three years."
As Bronie carried bags upon bags which resembling a snail, she explained the situation on the island to Bronya.
Hearing Bronie's words, Bronya slowly set down the backpack on her back.
"Secondly, the plane we'll be taking requires passing through security, which means metal weapons can't be carried."
"Sister Bronie, are you a prophet?" Bronya said in an adorable manner.
The sight of her being pleasantly surprised almost melted Bronie's heart.
There's no way around it. Bronya is always cautious in unfamiliar environments, just like Bronie was when she roamed the Sea of Quanta.
"I don't know everything; I just happen to know what I should know. Okay, put down all these things and just bring some clothes. If anything is missing, I can project it at any time."
"Oh right! Sister Bronie's special ability... If Bronya had the same ability, it would be great!"
Bronya envied that ability so much, being able to create firearms anytime and protect her family whenever needed.
Bronie then patted Bronya's head and said, "Isn't Project Bunny always by your side?"
"That's true."
Then Bronya set down another big bag, and nobody knew what was inside.
Anyway, her luggage had finally been reduced to the size of a suitcase, and the other children had already boarded the bus that Bronie had arranged.
"You fool! You're too slow!"
Sin poked her head out and grimaced at Bronya.
"Sorry, as the big sister of the orphanage, Bronya believes that she needs to be fully prepared to protect you all from various possibilities."
"You... forget it! Hurry up and come on!"
As soon as Bronya mentioned protecting everyone, Sin blushed slightly.
And where would Bronya not understand Sin's shyness at this moment?
Handle it, handle it easily!
For the children of the orphanage, this could be said to be their first time on a plane.
Bronya sat beside Seele, who almost had her face glued to the window.
"Seele, the last time Bronie and I were on a plane, Bronie also sat by the window. Do you know what she said at the time?"
"Sister Bronya~ What did Sister Bronie say?"
"Humans, they're like stray fish~"
"Ha~"
Seele immediately thought of Bronie's serious yet playful demeanor.
But at such a high altitude, it's indeed difficult to see anyone on the ground.
Stray fish?
More like ants compared to stray fish, right?
As the plane soared into the clouds, the children gradually quieted down.
"It's a truly comforting scene. For most people, it is, but for you, does it really bring a sense of security?"
Aha appeared beside Bronie, and the arrival of the Elation Aeon seemed so silent.
As if they were supposed to be there, but no one noticed their presence.
"In fact, I can have a lot of time, so spending a little time on creating happy memories for the children when they go out to play, I think it's worth it."
"Hehehe, good answer. It seems like you're really having a great time, even though you've set such a big plan."
"So, honorable Lord of Elation, Aha, do you have any objections to my plan?"
"Is this the reward you want? Aha's answer?"
The Aeon revealed a very dangerous smile, as if the answer they were about to give would surely make Bronie regret it, and there would be a lot of fun to watch.
Bronie hesitated slightly.
"What reward?"
"Persona~"
"Can you provide me with a solution to the flaws?"
"Hahaha! Do you want to save such sinful city? Why don't you ask K423 over there how many criminals she has beaten? "
"This has nothing to do with my desire to save people. I am only responsible for saving, not for distinguishing who I am saving. If I have to take care of everything, I will eventually harm myself sooner or later. To be honest, I am not that kind of indiscriminately good person, saving people is just to satisfy my own inner desires."
Hearing Bronie's answer, the Aeon boredly slumped in their seat.
"Give Aha a glass of soda."
"Sure, sir."
"As for solutions... there are as many as you need, but Aha feels like if Aha gives you a solution, it takes away a lot of the fun."
"I see. Since it's your decision, I won't ask you for it then."
"Hehe, you didn't really want a guide, did you?"
"The game wouldn't be fun if you lost, so I generally don't lose. Finding a strategy guide adds enjoyment to playing, but even without one, there's still the thrill of the challenge. There's always a way."
"Hehehe, that's why Aha likes that about you."
"Stop it, I don't like boys."
Bronie's response silenced the Aeon.
"How about this?"
Aha removed their flashy glasses, and their body began to emit light.
Then, a red-haired girl, like an angel, appeared before Bronie.
Oh!
This is Jack O Valentine, the DLC character from the Guilty Gear series!
With her slender figure, sweet smile, and the air of mystery often concealed beneath her mask, she was captivating.
Bronie's eyes widened.
"Hahaha! Aha, you're really something! Please don't try to seduce me with your beauty. I'm not the type to be easily swayed by looks."
It must be said that when designing this character, Bronie had some special thoughts about her.
Her figure was made even more perfect, and when the mask was removed, her clear eyes attracted the gaze of countless players.
"Is it easier for players to pay attention to beautiful girls?"
"After all, most gamers are boys, and boys naturally prefer cute girls, or perhaps something more handsome like a giant robot."
For some reason, Bronie felt that the Aeon wasn't asking about that but was instead touching upon something more dangerous.
But... let's forget about it.
It's better to play dumb when necessary.
"Well, things are getting more interesting."
"I feel like it's getting more dangerous..."
"It's fine~"
With that, the Aeon stretched lazily, much like the other passengers on the plane who were also enjoying their rest.
"But anyway."
"Yeah?"
"There are quite a few interesting things prepared on the island this time. Hehehe, you'll definitely like them!"
"There's no danger to the kids, right?"
"Am I that kind of person?"
"You're an Aeon."
"Hehehe, true. But don't worry, it's part of the reward. You'll love it!"
Bronie felt a headache coming on.
Aha's answers were always so ambiguous. To be honest, no matter how good-looking the facade was, it couldn't change the essence of the Aeon of Elation.
The most important thing for The Elation was to find enjoyment from those they found interesting. Bronie could probably guess that the upcoming vacation would not be peaceful.
There's no way she could resist the power of the Aeon.
"Alright, let's consider it a challenge from a side quest, or maybe a summer event in the game?"
"If you can think of it that way, that's great! I wish you a pleasant time when the time comes!"
With that, the Aeon disappeared before Bronie's eyes, and the passenger who was sitting there seemed oblivious to everything.
"Bronie..."
"Yes? What is it, Isabella?"
"Is Bronie really excited now? Will there be something very interesting at the place we're going this time?"
Ever since the Aeon left, Bronie had been shaking her legs non-stop on the plane and constantly looking out the window, as if expecting something.
"Perhaps there will be something very interesting? Who knows what exactly."
The plane smoothly reached its destination.
The gentle sunlight, accompanied by the scent of the sea, brushed against their faces. Honestly, after years of being busy and traveling so much, arriving at the seaside and feeling so peaceful was something Bronie had never experienced before.
"Wow~"
The children exclaimed in admiration. Because of the unfamiliar environment, everyone gathered closely together, afraid of getting lost and never returning to their warm home.
Bronya was a little braver. She wasn't afraid of big cities, and her operations in the stock market over the years had always earned her quite a bit of money. So, as long as money could solve the problem, it wasn't a problem at all.
"What's our next step?"
Bronya looked at Bronie.
"To the pier, then we'll take the yacht. Then we'll be able to reach the island of Cioara directly. Because it's a private island, there are only two ways to get there: either by renting a small plane directly, but there are too many of us, or by buying a yacht and going together."
Bronie took out a bunch of keys, with a small sign with Cioara's cute face on it.
As for the keys to Cioara, of course they belonged to Bronie!
Bronie wasn't a narcissistic person, so naturally, the keychain and everything else weren't her brand.
"Wow~ So Sister Bronie has a yacht?"
Nina took out her phone to look up the price of yachts, only to be shocked by the real price of this yacht.
"Games make a lot of money, and since I'm the one completing most of the tasks, I naturally get more. So, it's quite normal."
"The important thing isn't that Sister Bronie has the money to maintain the yacht, but that she doesn't have to use it often, right?"
Bronya understood better than the children where the bulk of the money went. Maintaining a yacht was more expensive than buying one.
"I see, is there really such a saying? Bronya, you seem to know everything."
"Come on, Lilia~ Let's all go treasure hunting together. The first thing to do is find equipment!"
The children's grand adventure on the yacht began. Bronie should have realized that Rosalia was so quiet on the plane because she was probably catching up on her lack of sleep from the night before. Now was her most energetic time.
But it's okay. Even if they fell into the sea, Bronie could rescue them at any time.
And isn't Bronya there too?
...But can this trip really go smoothly?
Looking at the vast sea, the small yacht bobbed in the ocean. If they were exploring in space, would they face a similar situation?
The empty expanse of space, no matter where you went, seemed like facing the same scenery until you encountered some kind of reference point.
Right now, all Bronie could see was the sun.
"Bronie! It seems... there's a problem..."
"Yeah? What is it, Sin?"
"Why aren't you playing with them? It's because Rosalia suddenly got seasick after playing for a while. Although she took motion sickness medicine, she still seems a little uncomfortable. But, I mean, Bronya said Project Bunny observed something heavy, like a storm gathering."
"A storm?"
Looking ahead, there seemed to be no sign of a storm, but if she looked back, the dark clouds were chasing them from behind.
Within those clouds, there was a familiar smiling mask, as if the clouds had transformed into the face of the Aeon who was gleefully chasing after them.
"Alright, alright. It really looks like Aha wants to play this game. Then I accept the challenge!"