Chapter 196

After organizing her thoughts, Bronya asked about this matter. This should be considered a secret of Anti-Entropy. The supreme leader is currently not in reality, which explains why Anti-Entropy has been divided into factions and in internal chaos for the past year.

"... To avoid causing you any unnecessary worries, I didn't mention him. Now it seems I was wrong to have such thoughts. Not only are you thinking about these things, Bronya, but some jealous brats are also concerned about this. Indeed, it was Welt Yang who explored the Sea of Quantum with me. He chose to stay there. A year ago, we explored the Sea of Quantum and accidentally disturbed a certain being Sea of Quantum. The experiment failed. Welt helped me escape the Sea of Quantum, while he chose to stay there and continue fighting that unknown being. That's how it is."

Einstein spoke of this weighty matter in a lighthearted manner, but seeing the profound expression on the Doctor's face, Bronya knew that things were not as simple as she made them out to be. Since the Doctor was unwilling to elaborate, Bronya did not press further. So that's how it was. It seems that there are indeed many things hidden in the Sea of Quantum. The unknown entity from before must have been hostile to humanity.

"Then, didn't you try to rescue him?"

Bronya asked the question. Judging from Dr. Einstein's expression, she understood that the leader of the Anti-Entropy Alliance must also be a very important person to her. If there was a way to rescue that leader from the Sea of Quantum, wouldn't that also prove that there was a way to rescue Seele from there as well?

"It's impossible. With Anti-Entropy's current technological level, we can't do that. Bronya, the Sea of Quantum is not something that humanity can explore with its current technological level. I hope you remember that and don't have any illusions about the Sea of Quantum."

Sensing what Bronya was thinking, Einstein bluntly warned Bronya that some things are indeed not to be touched.

"Bronya understands..."

The girl silently turned and left, while Einstein sighed. Although he had said that, Bronya's attitude clearly showed that she didn't intend to give up. But it didn't matter; he was the one going to the Sea of Quantum. As long as he maintained a clear understanding, that was enough.

"Shen Gonglin... Shen Gonglin... isn't she here either?"

Bronya, feeling uneasy after leaving the lab, continued her search for Shen Gonglin. She had searched the entire Hyperion, but still couldn't find him. Where had he gone? Could he have gone to Sea Abyss City Shen Gonglin? She had already Rosaria and the others to help search Sea Abyss City, but they still couldn't find him.

"Huh? Bronya, are you looking for Shen Gonglin? That guy's disappeared again. Honestly, in a place like this, we should stick to our group... Bronya, what's wrong? Why do you look like that? Is it because of Cocolia?"

Theresa, who had just come out of the training room, heard Bronya's voice and walked over. Wiping the sweat from her forehead, she looked at Bronya curiously. The girl seemed to be in a bad mood. Considering what happened when she went out with those two sisters, did she meet Cocolia and say something to her that caused her to become like this?

"Yes, Bronya met her, and then some unpleasant things happened, so she thought of talking to Shen Gonglin, but she couldn't find him."

Bronya lowered her head in disappointment. Shen Gonglin was such an idiot. He should have been by Bronya's side in this situation. He had been by Kiana's side for so long, and now look what happened. Once she found him, Bronya was determined to beat him up in the game several times over.

"If Shen Gonglin isn't here, could you talk to me? I'm the headmistress, after all. If you want to confide in that heartless girl, you might as well talk to me. So, did she apologize to you?"

Why do all these students with mental problems like to go to Shen Gonglin? Theresa doesn't really believe that guy has any good solutions. If they all go to him, who will care about her, the headmistress? With her arm around Bronya's shoulder, Theresa leads her to lean on the railing and look at the scenery of the deep sea outside. Helping students resolve their mental problems is her responsibility as the headmistress. Bronya can also rely on her a little.

"There was no apology... but Rosaria said that her mother also regretted it."

Bronya shook her head, her eyes filled with confusion. What should she do now?

"Bronya... what do you think?"

Theresa placed her hand on Bronya's head and gently stroked the top of Bronya's head, mimicking the way Shen Gonglin had touched her head before. She remembered that when Shen Gonglin touched her head like that, she felt very safe and peaceful. Now, this little girl must be feeling very confused, so she would comfort her.

Chapter 134 The Headmaster's Side

"Bronya doesn't know... The smell of rust and blood is Bronya's only memory before she was 12. It was her mother who brought Bronya out of that hell. Family, friends, love... It was her mother who gave Bronya everything she wanted. During the two years in the orphanage, Bronya firmly believed that it would be her eternal home. But... Headmistress, your head-patting skills are not as good as Shen Gonglin's. Bronya suggests that you learn more from Shen Gonglin."

If Shen Gonglin weren't around, Bronya would be willing to confide in Theresa, since theresa was someone she trusted. As Theresa stroked her like that, Bronya showed a cat-like expression. But to be fair, Theresa's technique was indeed not as good as Shen Gonglin's. If it were Shen Gonglin, Bronya felt that she would probably want to meow right now.

"... How could I possibly be as skilled as that guy? He's always hanging out with you girls, when would he have time to touch me... No, I don't mean I want him to touch me, I mean... In short, Cocolia really did something really outrageous to you."

Theresa rolled her eyes slightly. Yes, yes, she definitely couldn't be as good at patting heads Shen Gonglin. That guy's head-patting skills were practically professional. It was her fault for not making Bronya feel extremely comfortable. Honestly, Theresa felt that her affability should be much stronger than Shen Gonglin's, but why did everyone want to talk to Shen Gonglin about their troubles? Even she wanted to talk to him. It was really strange.

"Bronya understands the significance of Herrscher to her mother. She spared no effort to create and capture Herrscher in order to find a way for the children in the orphanage to survive. However, Bronya never wanted to hurt Wendy and Mei. Headmistress... Is what Bronya is doing right?"

Feeling confused and helpless, Bronya looked at Theresa with her gray eyes. She had made her choice according to her own heart, but from her mother's perspective, did she also think she was right?

"You did nothing wrong. Your choice was right. No matter the reason, she shouldn't have forced you to do something you didn't want to do, especially not in that way."

Theresa nodded earnestly in support of Bronya's idea. Perhaps Cocolia felt that she was doing the right thing, but Theresa could not agree with her method. It was completely different from Theresa's educational philosophy. She believed that Bronya's choice was right and there was nothing wrong with it.

"Well, Bronya doesn't want to deny the love she received from her mother in the past, but she also can't forgive what her mother did afterward, and now... Bronya doesn't know how to face her."

Bronya was in a rare state of confusion. Although she said she couldn't forgive Cocolia, in the end, Bronya still regarded her as her mother. If one could simply deny one's inner feelings, then one would not be human. Bronya thought that her emotional chip had been burned out, but now it seemed that emotions were not something that a mere chip could control.

"Perhaps Cocolia's feelings for the children are genuine, but she certainly doesn't understand that respect is true love. She needs to understand that children grow up."

Theresa whispered these words in Bronya's ear. In front of Bronya, Theresa finally found the dignity of an educator. Although Theresa looked like a silly little girl, she was actually very sensitive. Because she had experienced it all, she could understand Bronya's current emotions and comfort the student. This was also the headmistress's responsibility.

"Adults also feel fear, confusion, and helplessness when they can't see the answer. It is precisely at times like these that you cannot run away. You must believe that your choices are correct. You are the top student at the St. Freya Academy, an excellent Valkyrie, a warrior fighting for humanity. All of this is something you created yourself, Bronya. Believe in yourself. You are no longer a child."

Theresa's words were like sunshine into Bronya's heart, and the gloom on the girl's face quickly disappeared. As expected of the headmistress, looking at the young face in front of her that was both innocent and mature, Bronya couldn't help but smile faintly.

"It feels a little strange to hear these words coming from the headmistress. She seems so unreliable, yet she would say something like that. Bronya is quite impressed with you."

Having recovered her composure, Bronya even joked with Theresa, still feeling a bit dazed. Indeed, the headmistress was an excellent person; Bronya could really learn a lot from her.

"Heh, what do you mean by 'fool'? How about it? My psychological counseling is pretty good, right? After all, I'm a professional. Bronya, you don't know, even Shen Gonglin came to me for comfort. That idiot took all the pocket money he tricked out of me and spent it on gacha pulls, but he didn't get a single good card. In the end, he came to me crying and wouldn't leave. I had to comfort him for a long time to make him calm down."

Theresa proudly revealed this, even though Shen Gonglin had specifically instructed her to keep it a secret. But how could Theresa keep something so worthy of boasting a secret forever? After all, she truly understood education.

"...Headmistress, Bronya wants to ask how you comforted Shen Gonglin."

Bronya narrowed her eyes and realized that this matter was not simple. Why did she never know about this? The headmaster's comforting words, that bad boy Shen Gonglin, wasn't he supposed to never be attracted to lolis? As expected, trusting him made her a fool!

So this is... the Sea of Quantum? It seems a little different from when I came in last time.

Shen Gonglin had no idea that Theresa had exposed his true colors. Looking at the magnificent scene before him, he exclaimed in admiration. With his Crimson Realm and the power of the Herrscher of the Void, he located the coordinates of the Sea of Quantum and successfully crossed the barrier of the world to arrive here. It felt somewhat similar to the Imaginary Space of the Herrscher of the Void, yet not entirely the same. The Sea of Quantum, he had re-entered it.

The surrounding space was chaotic and fragmented, with no land, no ocean, no sky... yet it seemed to contain everything. In short, it was a blue-purple space. The experiment was a success, and I had indeed arrived at the Sea of Quantum. But what should I do next?

The powers of the Herrscher of the Void are still usable. Shen Gonglin floats in this chaotic space and begins to think about what she should do next. Should she go find Seele? But she doesn't have her coordinates. Although she saw her last time, those coordinates have long been lost. In this Sea of Quantum, everything seems to be disordered.

"Outsider? This is not a place for you. Go back, or... do you wish to continue?"

Just then, a voice suddenly rang out from behind Shen Gonglin. Shen Gonglin turned around and saw a brown-haired boy standing behind him, who looked much younger than Shen Gonglin. Could it be that his vigilance has become so poor that he didn't even realize someone was behind him? What was going on?

"Just because you say I shouldn't have come doesn't mean I shouldn't have come. I can go wherever I want, it's none of your business. Tell me now, how do I find someone in this Sea of Quantum? If you don't tell me, I'll hit you."

Shen Gonglin revealed a sinister expression as she threatened the boy in front of her. This guy had a terrible personality, and she was just worried because she didn't know what to do. Now that someone she could talk to had appeared in front of her, Shen Gonglin was definitely not going to let him go.

"A male? Sorry, I thought you were a girl before. You... no, there's no information about you in the Sea of Quantum, and you don't exist in the other World Bubble either. Who... are you?"

The brown-haired boy looked astonished. He had never encountered anything like this before. The man was clearly standing right in front of him, yet he was nowhere to be found in the World Bubble he was experiencing. What was this special uniqueness? If this man wasn't in the World Bubble, then the test couldn't proceed.

"Me? I am Shen Gonglin Jingu. As expected of me, whether in the past, the future, or other parallel worlds, I am a unique existence."

Seeing the boy's reaction and gleaning information from his words, Shen Gonglin's mind raced, and he seemed to have figured it out. As mentioned before, Shen Gonglin's mind was incredibly sharp; he just wasn't usually inclined to use it. Combining this with what the Time Spirit had said long ago, Shen Gonglin realized his uniqueness. He existed only in this independent cognition, and there were no other beings in the parallel worlds that the Sea of Quantum led to. Shen Gonglin didn't know if this independence was a good thing or a bad thing, but the only thing he was certain of was that Shen Gonglin would only ever be Shen Gonglin; he wouldn't have any other identity.

"Uniqueness? How is that possible? It can't be like this... Hmm? Why, why is this thing here?"

The boy in front of her seemed to have suffered some major blow. Before Shen Gonglin could ask any more questions, a shattering sound suddenly rang out in this strange space. A huge creature suddenly tore through the space and emerged from somewhere. Is this thing also Honkai Beast?

Chapter 135 Seeing Seele Again

Shen Gonglin turned around in astonishment. In the shattered space appeared a huge creature. Forgive Shen Gonglin for not paying attention in class, he really couldn't describe the thing in front of him. Was it Honkai Beast? It didn't seem so. Although he could feel a strong Honkai energy emanating from it, it didn't have the smell of an ordinary Honkai Beast. However, the only thing he was sure of was that this thing was an enemy.

Its massive, dark purple body shimmered with purple light, resembling a giant half-figure statue. Just looking at it made Shen Gonglin feel uneasy, and it seemed to harbor hostility towards Shen Gonglin as well. Upon seeing Shen Gonglin, it locked onto its target, its two palms attacking Shen Gonglin with overwhelming force. At the same time, four energy orbs flashing with black light emerged from behind it. Starting the fight without a word? Just what Shen Gonglin wanted.

Glancing at the boy beside her who seemed frightened, Shen Gonglin leaped up and distanced herself from him. Although this boy who had inexplicably appeared in the Sea of Quantum was also strange, dealing with the creature in front of her was the top priority at the moment. Shen Gonglin had never been afraid of fighting.

The Spear of the Void hurtled past Shen Gonglin towards the unknown creature before her, but the usually invincible Spear of the Void failed to perform as intended this time. The speeding spear was easily flung away by the Honkai Beast -like creature, while the energy orbs had already reached Shen Gonglin. Shen Gonglin gritted her teeth and hastily opened the golden portal, but the portal only transported two energy orbs away. The remaining orbs exploded at her feet. If Shen Gonglin hadn't dodged in time, the dark purple energy would probably have spread to her body. She really didn't know how this thing could see her when its eyes were blocked by those horns.

"Tsk, stay away from it. Do you even know what this thing is? It seems like my attacks aren't very effective against it."

Having jumped into the contaminated area, Shen Gonglin sensed trouble as she watched the gradually decaying and melting foothold. This thing was somewhat different from the enemies she had fought before. The Spear of the Void re-condensed around Shen Gonglin; the previous attack had no effect on it. It had actually managed to fling the Spear of the Void away with a single slap. It was quite formidable.

"This is Tlaloc, a serpent's servant... I don't know why it's here. Let's go, it's not too late to leave the Sea of Quantum. You can't harm it."

The brown-haired boy was also a bit confused about the current situation. Finally, someone came. He originally wanted to organize a test to see if the person was qualified to inherit his power. But who knew that he couldn't test him at all. Not only that, this snake-like familiar suddenly appeared and attacked him. Was this creature born in the Imaginary Space instinctively trying to eliminate and annihilate him?

After all, this person doesn't exist in any of the World Bubble; it's like a virus.

"Leave? You're dreaming! Get out of my way, or I'm not leaving until I tear this place down... Tsk, you're blind and still so arrogant, I bet you'll die in a traffic accident someday!"

How could Shen Gonglin retreat so easily? Because of the resistance of the Sea of Quantum, he had to use the power and realm of the Herrscher of the Void to maintain his movements in the Sea of Quantum. This meant that Shen Gonglin had no chance to use other powers. However, the Herrscher of the Herrscher of the Void's abilities were sufficient for now. Shen Gonglin didn't care about snake familiars or anything like that. What he needed to do now was to stab it to pieces.

A golden halo unfolded before Shen Gonglin. As the Spear of the Void thrust forward, Shen Gonglin also plunged into it. Two Spear of the Void were fired first, while he himself wielded a Spear of the Void, acting as a spearman. Watching Shen Gonglin fight Natcaros, the brown-haired boy shook his head. "This guy's head... seems to have a problem. I already said his attacks can't harm the creatures of the Sea of Quantum, so why is he still..."

Wait, something's not right. It seems to be working.

The Spear of the Void that flew past was blocked by the quantum creature, and then Shen Gonglin, who suddenly attacked from the teleportation circle, was caught off guard. Shen Gonglin gripped the Spear of the Void with both hands and stabbed it hard into Tlaloc's head. The Spear of the Void, shaped by the Herrscher Authority of the Void, broke through the gray-white shell and pierced directly into its body. Shen Gonglin jumped backward and into the unfolding teleportation portal, returning to the brown-haired boy's side. Meeting his surprised and uncertain gaze, Shen Gonglin was very proud.

"As expected, as long as Herrscher energy is gathered at the tip of the spear, it can still cause damage. Herrscher should be beings of a higher dimension than this thing. What Sea of Quantum? It's just rotten fish and shrimp... Hey, what's your name again?"

The experiment was a success. Shen Gonglin looked at the wailing Tlaloc in the distance, bent down slightly, and prepared himself. At the same time, he casually asked the boy next to him the same question, "The strange boy who appeared in the Sea of Quantum. This place is really weird."

"My name is Joachim, and I am the guardian of the labyrinth... Ahhh, what are you doing!"

The boy was taken aback for a moment, then answered Shen Gonglin's question. But Shen Gonglin grabbed his collar and threw him far away. Knowing his name was enough; Shen Gonglin had no interest in men. The monster's attack came again. It seemed they couldn't continue fighting here. Fighting here would easily harm innocent people. What kind of guardian of the maze Shen Gonglin? He had no interest in playing maze games with others here. What he needed to do now was lure this troublesome thing away.

"Just stay put."

After tossing Joachim to safety, Shen Gonglin opened a portal and teleported to another part of the Sea of Quantum. He realized that this thing's target was only him. As long as he stayed away from the boy, he would be fine. He would find an open space to kill this thing and then continue exploring the Sea of Quantum. He hadn't found either the Gem of Desire or Seele yet.

Shen Gonglin disappeared into the light circle, while Tlaloc roared and followed Shen Gonglin location into the distance. Joachim, standing alone in the same spot, wore a thoughtful expression. The power of Herrscher ... Right, his form just now was indeed very similar to the Second Herrscher, as were his attack and teleportation methods. Has the Second Herrscher been revived? But why is he a boy, and judging from his appearance... he doesn't seem to be an Agent of Honkai. What exactly happened outside while I was in the Sea of Quantum? But since he is the Herrscher of the Void, he doesn't need to undergo the Herrscher of Herrscher of Reason's test. This power should be given to someone else.

The Sea of Quantum is in such turmoil... Hopefully, that one can calm down a bit. If he breaks through the Sea of Quantum and returns to reality, then everything will be over. But as a Serpent's servant, why would Tlaloc attack him? Could it be at the Serpent's behest?

A series of questions surfaced in Joachim's mind. As the leader of Anti-Entropy, he was indeed a smart and capable person, but even he was a little confused about the current situation.

But it doesn't matter. Since he's here, he might as well make the best of it. Even if he can't accept the test of the Herrscher of Reason, someone else will be able to withstand this power. After all, he's a man, and his ability to adapt to Honkai is far inferior to that of a woman. This core is indeed a waste for him. Every time he uses the power of the Herrscher of Reason, his body will break down a little. He needs to find a successor as soon as possible.

"Phew... That guy should be able to catch up to us in a while... Ouch, that hurts so much. I never thought I'd get hurt by something like that. It shouldn't be poisonous, right...?"

Somewhere in the Sea of Quantum, amidst the flickering light, Shen Gonglin emerged from the teleportation portal. He didn't know where he had been teleported to, but this place seemed relatively safe. Relieved, Shen Gonglin sat down on the ground and gently removed his boots. On his fair calves was a purple mark, a result of being accidentally grazed by the contamination from the energy blast explosion. This guy's physical abilities were only at the level of an ordinary person; even flying debris during battle could kill him. He was indeed easily injured.

"Hmm? You are... Shen Gonglin?"

Just as Shen Gonglin was gritting his teeth, helpless against the injury on his leg, a timid voice suddenly came from behind him. Shen Gonglin's expression tightened, Spear of the Void suddenly appeared in his hand, pointing straight at the person behind him. The girl pointed at by the sharp spear was startled and sat down on the ground. From Shen Gonglin's angle, he could see right under the girl's skirt. Hmm... this seems to be someone he knows.

"You are... Hill?"

Indeed, the girl who appeared before Shen Gonglin was the one she had met in the Sea of Quantum Shen Gonglin. She had dark blue hair and a white dress. According to Bronya, this was her younger sister.

"It's Seele! And what are you looking at?"

Noticing Shen Gonglin's gaze, the girl sitting on the ground pressed her skirt tightly down. Whether it was Shen Gonglin's imagination or not, the girl's originally clear blue eyes seemed to turn red for a moment. But when he looked closely, the girl turned into that timid look, as if Shen Gonglin might eat her up at any moment. The girl looked at Shen Gonglin curiously. It must be Shen Gonglin. But why did he turn into this?

Chapter 136 Seele's Little Notebook

"It's okay, it's alright. I watch Bronya's videos all the time, so this is normal. You don't need to worry about it."

Meeting the girl's shy gaze, Shen Gonglin explained frankly. Shen Gonglin was quite adept at fooling such ignorant girls. Bronya was smart and not easy to fool, but Seele had supposedly been in the Sea of Quantum for several years, so she should be easy to deceive.

"Is this kind of thing... nowadays commonplace? Then, what does Sister Bronya wear?"

It seemed like she had really been fooled by Shen Gonglin. The girl, who had been blushing shyly, recovered a little. Looking at Shen Gonglin's confident expression, she seemed to believe it a little. Maybe the outside world had really changed rapidly during the years she had been trapped in the Sea of Quantum. Didn't she see that Shen Gonglin was now wearing girls' clothes? Society was developing really fast these days.

Seele couldn't help but sigh inwardly. She had been in the Sea of Quantum for far too long. If she didn't find a way to get out soon, she would really fall behind the times. Just wait, Sister Bronya, Seele will definitely get out soon.

Having spent so long in the Sea of Quantum, Seele, whose body had been assimilated by Sea of Quantum, sensed Shen Gonglin 'Sea of Quantum arrival. The girl then transformed into a dream butterfly and came to Shen Gonglin's side. Upon arriving, she saw Shen Gonglin this state. If it weren't for his face, Seele would hardly believe it was Shen Gonglin. How come he was a boy the last time she saw him, but this time he had become a beautiful girl?

"Bronya is wearing quite a lot, but most of them are the kind with HOMU patterns on them. Now you believe me, right? This is quite common in reality. One day you will leave the Sea of Quantum, so you should get used to this kind of thing as soon as possible. Don't be shy, show it to me as much as you want."

Shen Gonglin was spouting nonsense with a straight face, and Seele, this "country bumpkin" who could only stay in the Sea of Quantum, was completely fooled by him. What Shen Gonglin said was true; Sister Bronya really did like to wear those kinds of patterns. It seemed that he often saw those kinds of scenes. Bewitched by Shen Gonglin's "realistic big city" talk, Seele actually thought he was right. But showing him everything... she was still a little shy.

[Let him see it, I don't think it's a big deal. In fact, I'm quite eager to try.]

At that moment, another voice in Seele's heart was urging her on. The innocent girl shook her head immediately upon hearing this voice. No, this won't do. She wasn't ready yet.

"No, no... Even if you say that... Seele, Shen Gonglin, are you hurt, Seele? Seele is here to help you."

The girl blushed and shook her head. At that moment, she noticed the injury on Shen Gonglin's leg. She quickly got up and ran over. There was a bruise on Shen Gonglin's fair leg, and blood was slowly seeping out. How could he be injured?

"Huh? No, no, I'm fine with this little injury... Ouch! Help! Murder! Are you trying to kill me?!"

Originally, he wanted to pretend to be a tough guy, since those tough guys on TV can dig out bullets without batting an eye and even light fires on their wounds. So, Shen Gonglin wanted to try that feeling. But when Seele touched him even slightly, Shen Gonglin cried out in pain. This guy has never been a tough guy. Even if he bumps his little toe, he'll groan for days.

"Eh, I just accidentally bumped into it... Does it hurt a lot? I'm sorry, Shen Gonglin, please bear with it for a little while, just a little while, it will be fine."

Seele was startled by Shen Gonglin's scream. She had really only touched it lightly. She had gotten similar injuries before when Seele was in the orphanage and playing around with other children. Back then, Seele had always been brave and let her mother apply medicine for her. Why was Shen Gonglin screaming so loudly? She really hadn't used any force.

"Can't you be gentler? Be careful. Tear off a piece of his skirt now and wrap it around him; he looks pitiful."

Not only that, the voice in Seele's heart was also blaming her. Seele was very surprised by this, feeling that such words were not something she could say. Besides, she really didn't use any force. Why was Shen Gonglin screaming so pitifully? Had she broken a bone?

No, he's just simply afraid of pain.

"Shen Gonglin, don't move around. I'll bandage you up right now. Try to distract yourself by thinking about something else so it won't hurt..."

Helpless, the girl had no choice but to be even gentler with her movements. She carefully wiped the wound on Shen Gonglin's leg. Fortunately, Shen Gonglin's body was highly adaptable to Honkai energy and immune to toxins. What looked like a poisoning wound was actually just a common superficial injury. Seele could handle such a wound with Seele abilities, but being stared at by Shen Gonglin's trembling gaze made even Seele inexplicably nervous. The girl sighed helplessly. She understood that Shen Gonglin was just afraid of pain. Compared to him, Seele was quite strong.

"...Okay, then be gentle."

Reluctantly, Shen Gonglin had to let Seele handle it for him, since he couldn't bring himself to do it. Shen Gonglin turned his head away, but even though he wasn't looking, his mind kept wandering to it. To distract himself, Shen Gonglin lay on the ground and looked at Seele kneeling beside him. The diary next to the girl caught his attention. It would be a good opportunity to look at it and distract himself. Peeking at a girl's diary... well, Shen Gonglin had done it before, so he felt no guilt whatsoever.

Darkness surged in like a tide, as if all five senses had been stripped away. This kind of loneliness, capable of killing, is something I can't get used to no matter how much time passes. Today is another lonely day. Who can... save me?