Battle!

"... Understood."

After hearing Kevin's instructions, Gray Serpent pondered for a moment and immediately contacted the spy.

Meanwhile, Kevin, who had made this decision, gently grasped the Plague Gem floating in mid-air.

If my estimation is correct, then Otto has already begun his plan, which is why the current situation has become so chaotic.

Moreover, according to my estimation, Lin Yu has disappeared.

After the strongest Lin Yu went missing, even the most rational people would be thrown into chaos.

At such a time, Otto, who had been lying in the shadows, would certainly be working hard to carry out his plan.

I don't know what this man is up to, but I know he's no good.

Fourteen years ago, he would have taken the initiative to turn against the Herrscher stood on the opposite side of humanity. Now, fourteen years later, he would choose to release 'Kevin, who may be an enemy of Schicksal' in order to plunge the world into chaos.

This man's actions are very suspicious; it's best to be on guard against him.

As for Yuno and Raiden Mei, we'll see if they'll heed my advice.

Once they take any action, I will have the intelligence agents that Gray Serpent sent to Changkong City report back to me immediately.

As for the 'Herrscher of the Void,' whose existence is unknown...

First, scatter some bait and see if the fish will take the bait.

Lin Yu has actually disappeared; this is not something I wanted to see.

However, since he has already disappeared, let's deal with some of the trash before our next battle.

Otto, you'd better not let me find out that you're on the Honkai's side.

Otherwise, if it comes to defeating the Honkai...

Even if it breaks my oath, I will still kill you, my ally.

The Quantum Sea. Inside a certain World Bubble.

St. Freya Academy, Seele, having had a busy day, walked briskly toward a certain room.

But at this moment, the other personality within her, sensing the emotions surging within Seele's heart, only felt...

Hey! Why are you so happy to be seeing that awful bastard?!

Don't forget, he's our enemy! And a super villain who bullies little girls!

Oh, is that so?

Hearing her other self say such things, Seele, who had stopped in her tracks, let out a helpless sigh.

My other self, I know you really dislike Brother Lin Yu.

But he didn't do anything to you, did he?

[You, you, you! You're even defending him!]

What did he do to me? Didn't you see it in your consciousness?!

Ah?

What exactly did they do?

At this moment, Black Seele, who was dormant inside Seele's body, felt even angrier upon hearing Seele's heartfelt doubts.

You... you just wanted me to say it, didn't you!

No, I really don't know.

He spanked me! It hurt so much!

[I am you, and you are me, can you tolerate this?!]

But, but...

Actually, I've told you many times that Brother Lin Yu only gave you the 'illusion of being beaten'.

At that time, all I could do was watch you cover the drum and inexplicably shout "Oh!"

Even so, I am still a victim!

But you were the one who wanted to harm Brother Lin Yu first...

[You silly girl—we haven't even started writing the birth chart yet, and you're already siding with outsiders like crazy!]

[I'm so angry!]

I was just telling the truth.

With a blush on her face, Seele quickened her pace and added to the other self in her mind.

Moreover, when Aunt Cecilia, Sister Sakura, and Sister Ji Lin explored the surroundings today, they discovered a place that appeared to be the entrance to the World Bubble.

This proves that Brother Lin Yu's idea was correct; we might be able to leave through this entrance/exit.

Rather, I've always found it strange.

He is our benefactor, why are you treating him like this?

[Tch, that's why I said you're too naive.]

Don't forget, your mother, who treated you like an experimental subject, was the executor of Anti-Entropy.

[These past few days I've been lying dormant within you, observing you and him together. He was wearing the Schicksal's combat armor.]

He is Schicksal one, while you are a relative of a high-ranking member of Anti-Entropy. What do you think...?

[After leaving this World Bubble and returning to the real world, will he still be so polite to us?]

Chapter 251. War!

Black Seele's question was very pointed.

However, even the gentle and kind Seele could not immediately deny the existence of her other self after hearing this question.

Seele is just kind; she's not really stupid.

Before she conducted the X10 Experiment, Schicksal and Anti-Entropy were already irreconcilable enemies.

Now that a year or two has passed, can Schicksal and Anti-Entropy suddenly shake hands and make peace?

This kind of thing is very difficult.

Currently, there are six people in this World Bubble who are not native to the World Bubble.

Lin Yu, Schicksal Knight.

Ji Lin, Yae Sakura, Cecilia, and Rin, who had died at one point but were re-formed into physical bodies through the power of the World Bubble.

Finally, only she, the adopted daughter of the Anti-Entropy executor, remained.

Of the five people over there, two are members of Schicksal, and the remaining three have close ties with Lin Yu.

If Lin Yu really is because of her identity...

No, we can't doubt Brother Lin Yu like that!

[Ha?]

[No, Seele, wait a minute! Things have come to this point, how can you still have such thoughts???]

[Silly girl, that's a dangerous idea! We haven't even picked up the pen or poured the ink yet, don't be so eager to lose money!]

... I said, "My other self, why are you always thinking about these kinds of things?"

Hearing the extremely panicked voice of Black Seele in her mind, Seele continued to speak to Black Seele with great helplessness.

If Brother Lin Yu wanted to harm us, he wouldn't have treated us this way.

[What do you know—this is a delaying tactic! He's using this method to lower our guard!]

Well, if I hadn't witnessed his true abilities, I might have agreed with your opinion.

But... to be honest, does he really need to let our guard down?

Seele didn't say anything explicitly.

But Black Seele understood everything.

Black Seele, who was initially unaware of Lin Yu's strength, only intended to test Lin Yu to see if she could seize his power, but she ended up getting a lesson for it.

Lin Yu taught Black Seele the same way he taught Black Seele back then...

Well, that's a biased view.

Compared to how Black Seele treated Xing Mar, Lin Yu was much gentler towards Black Seele.

Moreover, Lin Yu's strength is not limited to one aspect.

From physical strength and Honkai Energy manipulation to even mental attacks, Lin Yu had no weaknesses whatsoever.

To be honest, if Black Seele calmed down, she would realize what the other party really wanted to do to them, and the point of their resistance...

—It can probably only add a little bit of fun to Lin Yu.

After finding that Black Seele remained silent, Seele continued to patiently persuade her other self.

See, even after you provoked Brother Lin Yu, he didn't cause you any real harm.

If you encounter someone who starts provoking you as soon as you meet them...

[I'm definitely going to tear him apart!]

See, that's how it is.

So I think we shouldn't worry about these trivial things.

He didn't do anything excessive to us, and even agreed to take us away from this place.

In this situation, you shouldn't continue to be angry with him.

[Tch... Even if you say that, I still feel like something's not right.]

Yes, payment!

Those women were all soul entities imprinted on him, and they were his companions. Lin Yu had no problem taking them away.

[But we have absolutely no connection with Lin Yu; in fact, we clashed from the very first meeting. Yet, from the moment he promised to take us away until now, he has never made any 'demands'—do you think that's reasonable?!]

That doesn't seem very reasonable.

See, you think so too, right?

But doesn't this just prove that Brother Lin Yu, as a hero fighting against the Honkai, must be a good person?

It's perfectly normal for good people to do good deeds, so why are you making such a fuss about it, my other self?

Hearing Seele's perfectly natural response, the Black Seele lurking within Seele felt even more desperate.

Oh no, it's only been a few days, and Seele's thoughts have already completely swayed towards that man.

Even if I point out the man's problems, she will come up with a suitable reason in her mind and then explain it away for him.

They can't beat them in a fight, and they don't even hold back a single trick...

Cocolia, your foster mother, betrayed you, and after being betrayed once, you still haven't learned your lesson.

I can't carry it, I really can't carry it.

After these emotions surfaced in her mind, Black Seele gave up on communicating with Seele about this matter.

No matter what I say, it's useless. I'd better think about how to salvage this silly girl if something goes wrong.

And...

Lin Yu was training in the training room, so there was absolutely no need for Seele to go and find Lin Yu.

As it turns out, Lin Yu has completely captivated this girl with just a promise.

Sigh, it's hopeless.